Here it is, the finale for this chapter!

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In Prehistoric New Mexico, Nigel has run into a bind. The Bistahieversor they have been chasing has become stuck in the mud of a mostly dry lake. Compounding this problem is that rains are rapidly returning the lake to its former size,with the dinosaur still in it. They need to act fast, or the tyrannosaur will drown.

Nigel already has a plan in mind. He's busy setting up the portal, as well as gesturing to his newest recruit.

"Tristan, go through the time portal, take some rope tie it to one of the titanosaurs and then tie the other end to the tyrannosaur. Bob makes sure that there is always one nearby the portal after we used one to tow the jeep in the Carboniferous. I really don't know if this will work, but it's all we have to work with right now."

"Ok."

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the portal, a certain stealthy tyrannosaur is staring at the portal.

Terence's trek through the park have led him back to the ports site. Having seen the portal only once before, the sight of the strange glowing hole in the fabric of the universe mesmerizes him.

At least, until Tristan pops out. The young man rapidly goes from running to standing still as he faces the tyrannosaur. Both parties are perplexed by this. Tristan had herd Nigel talk about Terene's escape, but now, he's face to face with him, and isn't sure what to do.

But not for long.

"Well, this will have to do."

Tristan runs up to one of the overusing station in the fence and snatches some rope. Then, with difficulty, he starts Turing it around Terence's waist.

Once that is done, he runs back through the portal. Unfortunately, he's running out of rope.

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On the other side, Nigel and host crew have attached a sort of collar to the Bistahieversor. It is secured around the animal's waist. It is not comfortable for the tyrannosaur, but that isn't the point right now.

The minute Tristan comes through, , he tries to attach the rope to the collar. Unfortunately, he's out of rope.

"Oh no."

Then, suddenly, he feels the tension on the rope lessen and finds that he has more rope to work with.

"But how..?"
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Terence takes the time to watch the new keeper disappear through the portal. He readies to leave when, to his surprise, he feels some tension on the rope.

Confused, the tyrannosaur heads closer to the time portal, trying to figure out the source of the pull. Nearby, he notices the new arrivals, but pays them no notice.

Finally, he reaches the portal. He stares for a moment, apparently thinking, before stock his head through the portal.

On the other side, he sees a strange site: Nigel and the other keepers are with another tyrannosaur stuck in the mud. It has something odd around its waist and Tristan has tied the rope around the waist thing.

While Terence has no idea what is going on, he does know what the rope is for and starts pulling.

The force of the seven ton predator pulling allows its smaller cousin to break free from the mud, at which point it bolts through the portal, as do the crew, now knee deep in water.

As soon as everyone is through the portal, and the tyrannosaur in a holding pen, the rope is untied, freeing the two giant predators from each other.

Nigel is impressed by his newest recruit's ingenuity.

"Good job."

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The next day, everything is back to normal. The new dinosaurs have been moved into their exhibits, the recruits are settling in, and Terence has willingly returned to his exhibit.

T. rex hill, however, has a new guest.

Nige, Suzanne, Bob and Tristan are observing the exhiits's newest resident, Bistahi the Bistahieversor. So far, he's been accepted by Stan, Sue and even Matilda. Right now, he's playing tug of war with Terence over a bone.

"Looks like Terence has a new friend," remarks Bob.

Everyone quickly expresses their agreement.

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Later, at his den, Nigel is looking over some pictures. All of the depict giant mammals from various times and places.

Then, Tristan arrives at his den.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Yes. Listen, I know I already hired many new keepers, but I have a feeling we'll need a lot more for what I'm bringing back next. While I've already found people to fill in most of the spots, I just wanted to ask if you know anyone who might want to work here.

"... Well, I can think of a few people..."

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Next time, Nigel goes back to Prehistoric America to rescue a spectacular variety of mammals.

(Shot of Nigel and Tristan running from a herd compromised of many mammal species)

Bob and Suzanne prepare a new exhibit for the Saver-tooths.

(Shot of Suzanne and Bob working on a grassland exhibit while the Smilodon watch on)

And more new recruits arrive.

(Shot of a group of recruits of extremely varied ages, including a few kids)

For now, though, everything is calm at Prehistoric Park.

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AN: Chapter's finished, Tristan has proved himself and Terence has a new friend.

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