Before I start. I know a lot of people have noticed how similar some of this is to Rise of planet of the apes. And I'll admit I did base Perry off Ceaser. But how she became is intelligent is something else completely. So sorry if you guys don't like how many references there are, and enjoy.
X Evening...
As the sun set over Dave's house, Dave kept himself busy with washing Perry's feeding bowls. But while he was looking out of the window into the distance, his mind was still pounding over Owen's offer.
Owen did look like and acted like a good man, not like those people who promise good stuff and then treat your animal poorly. But Dave really didn't want Perry to go, not because he didn't like Owen, but because he didn't want to leave Perry.
Right then, Helen and Sam came through the door, both of their hands straining to carry their bags.
"Evening Dave." greeted Sam as he lifted his bags onto the table.
"Hey Dad." replayed Dave snapping out of his thoughts.
"Anything happened while we were gone?" asked Helen getting out a set of air freshers.
"No." lied Dave. He didn't really want to tell them about Owen's visit just yet.
"Huh." whispered Helen as she made her way into the lounge. "Owen said he'll visit today."
That sudden caught Dave's attention. How did Helen know about Owen? She's never even meet him, unless...
Stopping washing up, Dave leaned against the lounge door as Helen fitted the air freshers, his eyes clouded in suspicion. Clearly, his mum knew more than she was letting in.
"Sorry, did you just say Owen?" asked Dave in sarcastic curiosity.
"Yeah, Owen the plumber. Have to hide Perry before he arrives." lied Helen as she was about walk past Dave.
Stretching his arm out, Dave blocked Helen path. He knew she was lying about Owen, because Owen already arrived.
"No. Owen, the employee from Jurassic World who's also an expert on Raptor behavior. He came this afternoon." corrected Dave easily seeing past Helen lie. "Please tell me you didn't grass on Perry."
Keeping a strong face, Helen didn't say a thing. But that was all Dave needed for an answer, she was the one who told Owen about Perry.
"That's the last time I trust you with a secret." scolded Dave turning his back on Helen.
"Dave?! Don't you know what your doing?!" asked Helen in disbelief.
"No. Don't you know what your doing?!" snapped Dave back. He didn't care if this was his mother he was snapping at, he's more angry than he's been in his entire life.
"Perry isn't your daughter or sister!" reminded Helen harshly. "She doesn't see you as her father, she see's you as her dinner! And one day, that monster will be using your bones as tooth picks!"
"That 'monster' has been more of a daughter to me these seven months, then you have in my ENTIRE LIFE!" shouted Dave in rage. How could Helen call Perry a monster? She's Dave's raptor...his family.
"How DARE you say that!" shouted Helen in unbelievable rage. "I'm your mother! I raised you from that little baby boy, and walked you to your school!"
"Yeah, you did." admitted Dave in tone that sounded more like someone spitting out poison. "But you're my mother who ditched me to go shooting people in Iraq. You may of been helping your country, but you were never helping me! Did you ever help me when I got bullied? Or with Prom? No. And you come back ever single time expecting me to treat you as if you have no problems! Well I only have this to say. Wake up, and stay out of my business!"
And with that, Dave stormed off to his bedroom.
"Dave! Get back down here!" ordered Helen. "I'm not done with you."
"Well I'm done with you." hissed Dave slamming his bedroom door.
"DAVE!" yelled Helen about to chase after him, only to be stopped by Sam.
"Helen! No." advised Sam hearing all of the argument. "You don't need to make it worse."
"Didn't you hear what he just said?! He cares more about that...thing than his own mother. Can you believe that?!" snarled Helen as she fell on the sofa in frustration.
"Yes."
"What?"
"I can believe that." admitted Sam knowing more about Dave than Helen did. "Your his mum, you should have been around when he needed you the most, not half way across the world. What happens to Perry isn't your choice to make, it's Dave's. You can't just make him give away Perry."
Helen wanted to say something, but Sam and Dave were right. She may have been helping her county, but she was so focused on the war that she forgot about respecting Dave's own choices.
Calming down, Helen buried her head in her hands. Today was no where near her best day...
X 3 hours later...
Even at midnight, Dave was still wide awake. Sitting against his bedroom wall with Perry lying in front of him, both of them upset by the decision they have to make. Dave was still too mad to go and talk to his mum again, but he calm down enough to finally make his decision.
"Perry, you've been the best raptor I could ever have raised in my life." explained Dave as Perry lifted her head, listening to what Dave had to say. "And you know I would only do what is best for you. You know it yourself, you're getting too big to stay here anymore. This place Owen was talking about, it could be paradise. Other raptors, wide open spaces, no need to hide what you really are. Isle Nublar could be the answer to all our problems."
It took a long time before Perry even responded back, her yellow eyes almost closed with heartache and concern. But at the end of the day, she had to go for everyone's safety.
"Perry. No go. Without. Dave." agreed Perry in sign making sure she wasn't left alone on the island.
"Deal." agreed Dave as the two held their heads together briefly.
Finally getting up from his spot, Dave dialed in Owens number into his phone as his phone began to ring before being answered.
"Dave?" asked Owen knowing who it was.
"How do we get to Jurassic World?" asked Dave having made up his mind.
Yeah, sometimes family life can be amazing. Other times, it's like a living hell. But the next chapter, Dave and Perry go to get some help for the journey ahead.