Okay, here's the new official and rewrite of the Little Girl and the Dinosaurs and Rewrite. If you guys have any criticisms about this, I don't care. I just feel that I should've thought before I write. Because in the Little Girl and the Dinosaurs, Owen wasn't there for his brother and sister-in-law's funeral or being there when Val was being born. So, it would be better for everyone and myself that Owen knows about Val's existence. And I'm fixing how Val should meet the Raptor Squad, the I. Rex Sisters, and the other dinosaurs.
And also I wanted this to be fixed so I can make Jurassic World 2: The Fallen Kingdom.
After her parents died in a tragic accident, Val Grady has to live her new life with her uncle, Owen Grady, in Jurassic World, where befriended all the dinosaurs, including a pack of Velociraptors and two hybrids that took a liking to her. But she will soon discover a hidden secret that was kept from her and her family.
It was a cold night in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Everyone was asleep, there was a little girl inside the house, coloring on a piece of paper, lying on the carpet near the warm blazing fire. She has dark brown hair and blue eyes that shine like sapphires. She wears a pink nightgown and a silver whistle attached to her neck. The little girl is named Valentina Rosalina Grady, Val for short. She was waiting for her parents to come home from work. She is very patient and different from the other kids, why? Because she is no ordinary little girl. She is different from the rest of the kids in her street because she was born with unbelievable powers. Ever since she was a baby, strange things have happened. Animals from shape and sizes would come near her and try to make her smile or laugh. When she was in the backyard, flowers and plants would grow or bloom near her. It was strange, but her parents accepted her gift, and they must keep it a secret. There are people out there who won't accept children with powers. So, her parents decided to keep her home-schooled, so the kids in her school won't be scared or harm her.
Speaking of her parents, they are good people. Her dad is named Oscar Grady. He has light brown hair and adventurous blue eyes. He used to be in the Navy with his younger brother, Owen Grady. They worked hard in the Navy, Owen was there to train dogs, and Oscar was in a battle. Soon, Oscar retired to become a college history teacher. He loves to teach students to learn about history, but during his free time, he would play with his baby girl while teaching her how to defend herself, even though she's small, she's a fast learner. Val's a smart little girl, but her curiosity gets the better of her and would get into a little trouble, like bringing a stray animal to the house or playing chase with dogs and cats. Her mom, Alma, is a beautiful Italian woman. She has dark brown hair and warm brown eyes. She works as a doctor in the hospital, and is very kind to her patients, making her the best doctor. Every man wanted to marry her because of her sweet personality, but she chose Oscar because he was a very funny and smart man. They soon got married and have Val. Val loves her parents dearly, she loves them with all her heart and soul, and would stay by their side no matter what, except when she has to go to the bathroom or bedtime.
As Val finished her drawing, a teenage girl came in. She has long blonde hair tied into a high ponytail, and chocolate brown eyes. She wears a red sweater, brown pants, and cowboy boots. Her name is Abigail Starious, Abby for short. She lives down the block with her big brother, Joshua or Josh. She and Josh moved from their family ranch to study in the big city to finish their college. Abby works as a full-time babysitter for Val, and on the weekends, a waitress in a cafe' shop. Joshua works as a mechanic, to help with the pay. They know about Val's power, and promise to keep it a secret because they took a liking to her. Abby looked at Val and smiled at her.
"Val, it's almost past yer bedtime." She said in a sweet Western accent.
Val looks at her almost pleadingly, not yet tired for bed. "Awww…but Abby, can I stay up fow few mowe minutes? Mommy and Daddy pwomise to wead me a bedtime stowy tonight." Val said adorably.
Abby smiles at her, finding her to be innocent. "Alright, ya can stay up jus' a little bit, but remember your ma and pa ain't gonna like it to see their baby girl still awake and energetic." She said to Val.
Val smiles brightly, happy that she can stay up. "YAY! Thank you, Abby! You'we the best babysittew evew!"
"Ah shucks, yer makin' me blush." Abby smiled then she notices Val's drawing, "Watcha drawin' there Val?"
Val shows Abby a red long neck animal with a crooked drawing of a tree. "It's a Ba-wo-sau-wus." She said, trying to say the name correctly, which is Barosaurus.
"Is it a dinosaur?" Abby asked playfully, knowing the answer.
Val loves dinosaurs so much that she has stuffed dinosaur toys in her bedroom. She always dreams of meeting one in Jurassic World, she heard that her Uncle Owen works there. Her dad would tell her stories of her Uncle Owen. She hasn't met him personally yet. He did visit her when she was still a baby, but she barely remembers him. However, he does know her since he and Oscar video chat from time to time. Val's parents can't take her there because they were too busy with their jobs. Not that she's complaining, but Val has to understand her parents' work and she has to wait a little longer.
"Uh-huh, they awe pwant eatews and they'we weally big!" Val said with a big and bright smile.
"Wow! Ah bet they can reach thuh tallest of all trees!" Abby said playfully.
Val nodded. "Yup! But they have to stand on theiw back wegs."
Abby smiles at her and sighs softly. "Alright, Sweet Pea, Ah'll make some hot coco, while we wait for your parents." She said to Vak.
Val nodded excitedly before Abby went towards the kitchen to make the hot coco. Val quickly stood up and went to the sofa. She climbs up and looks at the window, waiting for her parents. Val looks outside of the dark streets while the streetlight illuminates the darkness, Abby comes back with the hot coco and gives it to Val. Val carefully took the mug and blew at the warm coco, and took little sips from it, as she waited for her parents. Val looks back at the window, hoping that her parents would come home. So, she waited and waited, and waited, but her parents didn't come home yet. Val soon fell asleep on the couch with the empty mug on her lap. Abby soon picks her up, putting the mug on the table and carries Val to bed. Once she tucked the little girl in her bed, which has many stuffed dinosaurs, she went downstairs and looked at the clock, making her worried. Oscar and Alma always come home before ten, but now, they don't. And this made Abby even more worried.
"Why didn't Mr. and Mrs. Grady come home yet?' Abby thought. She took out her cell phone and sent a text to Mr. Grady.
'Mr. Grady, it's me Abby. I was wondering why you aren't home yet with Mrs. Grady. If ya'll have an extra shift in your work, I'll watch Val till tomorrow.'
-Abby
Once she sent the message, Abby went to the couch, she looked out the window and saw everyone in the neighborhood were all asleep. She texted her brother that she will stay over at Gradys since they weren't home yet and she needs to watch over Val. Abby waited for a while before she soon fell asleep on the couch, when she was waiting for the text of Oscar, but it never came. The next morning, Abby woke up bright and early, and prepared pancakes for breakfast. Abby made sure to keep her phone close as she waited for the call of Oscar's. She's really worried about Val's parents. They didn't come home yesterday.
Abby then heard little footsteps coming down the stairs. Turning around, Abby smiles softly when she sees Val coming in, holding her stuffed honey colored raptor doll that she named Honey. Honey was made by Alma; it was a gift for her when Val was still a baby. Val treasures Honey dearly, and she would sometimes talk to her as she was an imaginary friend.
"Mornin' Val." Abby greeted, helping Val up to her seat and giving her breakfast.
Val lets out a yawn before greeting Abby as she eats her breakfast. Abby smiles at her, she was about to do the dishes when her cell phone rang. This caught Abby by surprise, she quickly grabbed her phone and went to the living room to answer it. As Val eats her breakfast, she hears Abby talking on her phone.
"Howdy? Oh, it's Abigail Starious...yes, Ah'm associated with both Mr. and Mrs. Grady...Ah'm the babysitter for their daughter...uh-huh...uh-huh...what!? When did this happened?!"
Val stops eating when she hears Abby's shock tone on her voice. Val carefully got off her chair and went towards the living room. She peeks at the corner and sees Abby's shock and sad look on her face, with her phone on her ear.
"Ah see…thank ya for informin' me…Ah'll tell her…thank ya." Abby said, turning off her phone. She turned towards the kitchen and froze when she saw Val peeking at the corner. "Val? How long 'ave ya been standin' there?"
"Not long." Val answered softly as she made her way to her babysitter. "Abby, who was that? Does he know whewe mommy and daddy awe?" She asked innocently.
Abby bite her lips worriedly. Val can't know about this, it's too painful, but she has the right to know. Abby took a deep breath and sighs. She bends down and gives Val a hug. The little girl was confused by this embrace, as Abby lets go, she holds Val's shoulders.
"Val, somethin' happened to yer parents." Abby said hesitantly.
"What happened?" Val asked worriedly.
Abby took a deep breath and sighs, she felt a heavy weight on her chest, feeling that Val is too young to know this, but Abby has to tell her. Otherwise, it will be too late. "Sweet pea...yer parents, they...they've been in an accident." Abby started, feeling tears coming from her eyes.
Val gasped in worry. "Awe they okay?" She asked worriedly.
Abby shook her head. Val felt Abby's hands tighten a bit. "No, Sweet Pea, they're not."
"W-What's wwong?" Val asked worriedly, still in baby talk. Abby didn't answer as she hugged the little girl. Val clutches Abby tightly as her eyes start to water.
"Abby, whewe's mommy and daddy?" Val sounded like she was about to cry.
Abby was crying as she hugged Val tightly. "Sweet Pea, yer ma and pa...they ain't comin' home…anymore. Ah'm sorry." She answered softly with a sadness in her voice.
Val's eyes widened when she felt Abby's words in her mind. Her mommy and daddy...they're gone? No, her parents promise to come home! They promised! They have to be okay, they have too! Val began to cry as tears fell from her eyes. Abby comforts the little girl gently, trying her best to comfort her. The call that Abby received came from the police. They told Abby that Val's parents were driving home when a truck came and crashed into them. Turns out, the driver was drunk and didn't see where he was going, causing him to lose control and crash into the Grady couple.
Upon that news, Abby's brother, Josh, went to police station to inform about Mr. and Mrs. Grady that they have a daughter and to retrieve their bodies to have a proper funeral. Abby contacted Oscar's brother, Owen, and their mother, Susan Grady, about the news. It was heartbreaking for both of them. Poor Val, she cried every day until the funeral that was held early in the morning. It was cold yet people didn't care. All they care about is the two people that had lost their lives. Val was with Abby and Josh. Abby was there by her side and her brother Josh, who has green eyes and blonde hair, stood behind them, comforting the little girl after she lost her parents. Val placed red roses on her mother and father's coffins before they were buried. Val then placed her picture in the middle of her parents' grave, so they can see it in heaven's above.
After she did, she went to Abby and Josh and started crying. Abby and Josh comforted the little girl the best way they could for this pain is too much for her. Owen was there at the sidelines, his mother stood beside him as she weeps after she lost her oldest son. As the funeral was over, everyone went home. Val was at her house. Her grandmother was there comforting her as they both sat on the couch. Val was wearing her mother's red scarf. There were tear stains on the scarf when Val cried. She just missed her parents so much. Owen was leaning at the door frame, watching his niece being comforted by his mother. Owen looks at the picture on the wall of his older brother, Oscar, with his wife and daughter. Oscar and Alma left too soon. Val needed her parents. She needs their guidance. Then Abby came over to Owen, causing him to look at her. Abby motioned him to the kitchen. Owen went to the kitchen and saw Abby and Josh. They looked nervous and worried.
"What's the matter?" Owen asked the teens.
"…"
The siblings were silent at first, but they knew they had to tell Owen about this. It's very important that he needs to know. But they didn't know who would tell him the news. Abby glanced at her brother, who was giving her a silent message, telling that she should tell him. Sighing, Abby turns to Owen.
"Owen, we jus' got a call from Child Services." Abby said.
"A-And?" Owen asked worriedly.
"They…They think ya're not fit to take care of Val." Abby answered.
"What?!" Owen almost exclaims. "What do they mean I'm not fit to take care of my own niece?"
Abby explained to him the best way she could. "Owen, calm down. Child Services thinks that ya're not fit for the job as her guardian. And it's better for her to stay with a foster family because ya work at Jurassic World and yer Ma has health problems. They thought that it's not the best place to raise Val. Ah mean, it's filled it giant dinos."
"Some are in enclosures and have tight security." Owen pointed out. "And I'm her uncle and I know what's best for her."
"Yeah, but-"
Owen cuts Abby off. "Look, before Oscar died, he told me that if something happens to him and Alma, I would be the one who will take care of Val as her legal guardian. And there is no way in hell that I'm losing my niece." Owen said seriously.
Abby and Josh looked at each other. They understand Owen's determination to be Val's legal guardian. So, Abby and Josh decided that they will talk with Child Services, in hopes to allow Owen to be Val's guardian. Owen went to the backyard, allowing the cold air to come to his face before contacting his friend and right-hand man, Barry. Owen listens to his phone ring to call Barry. A few seconds later, Barry answered.
"Hello?"
"Barry, I need your help." Owen said.
"What did you do this time?" Barry sounded almost annoyed.
Owen made a blank look. "Okay, whenever I call you for help, you always assume that I got myself into trouble."
"Because you always do." Barry said on the other line.
"…Touché." Owen muttered. "Look, I get it, I get myself in trouble most of the time." Owen said, earning silence from Barry. "Okay, all the time. But this is important. My brother and his wife died in an accident. And Child Services are going to take away my niece. I…I need your help to make my house suitable and safe for a little girl to live in."
There was silence at the end of the phone. Barry was processing what Owen was saying. He guessed that Owen really wanted to take care of his niece. He heard stories from Owen about his brother Oscar. Both he and Oscar are born at Chattanooga Tennessee. Their father was Nathan Grady, a retired Naval officer and their mom, Susan Sophie Grady, was a homemaker and Teacher. Owen spent most of his time doing four things growing up. Playing outside until the street lights came on, reading comic books, fishing with his brother and dad, and exploring the woods. It was a great life until their father got terminal cancer on the brain. It was heartbreaking moment. Nathan Grady tried to fight the cancer, but couldn't. He was dying. Owen was only ten when their father died. He still can't forget the nights when their mother was crying in her room. So, Oscar took the responsibility to be the man of the house. He was thirteen but he was strong, he helps with the chores, cooking, and helping his brother with his homework. He even got a small part time job as Newspaper boy or mowing the lawns for the neighbors. Even Owen decided to help, wanting to be just like his older brother. When they got older, they joined the Navy. They trained and worked their way up in hopes of getting into a college. They both succeeded and got better jobs now. They kept in touch and always visit their mom on the holidays. Owen loved his older brother, for all the sacrifices he did for Owen and to their mother. And now that he's gone, someone must take care of his daughter now. And that someone, is him.
Soon, Owen heard Barry sighing. "Alright. I'll help you."
Owen grins at that. "Thanks, Barry. I know I can count on you." He said.
"Let's just hope she can be okay with having a wild uncle." Barry stated.
Owen shrugs his shoulders. "Hey, I raised the girls and I'm still alive. How hard is it to take care of a little girl?" Owen questioned. Barry was about to answer the phone, but Owen quickly stops him, already knowing what Barry was going to say. "Don't say it." He said blankly. "Look, I'll be back there soon, and make my house safe and little girl proof."
"Okay, see you soon." Barry said as he ended the call.
Owen puts his phone down as he goes inside the house. Once he did, he saw Val was in the dining room, sitting on a chair as Abby made some hot coco. Owen sighs softly and goes over to Val. The little girl looks up when she notices Owen coming towards her. When he got close, he bent down at her height and gave her a warm smile.
"Hey, Val. Do you remember me?" He asked softly.
Val looked at him for a few seconds and slowly nodded. "Uh-huh." She whispers.
Owen sighs softly, knowing that Oscar must've told her stories about him. "I know you're going through a lot. But…I'm going to take care of you now." He explains with a small smile. "You're gonna love living in Jurassic World."
Val's face slowly lights up when she hears about Jurassic World. She always wanted to go there. She even begged her parents to let her go, but they were always busy and didn't have the time.
"Will I see dinosauws?" Val asked softly.
Owen smiles at her and gently ruffles Val's hair, "Yeah, you're going to see many dinosaurs there." Owen said with a small smile, which Val smiles back.
Owen, Abby, and Josh were able to convince Child Services to allow Owen to take custody for Val. At first, the head of the Child Service disagrees with this, but soon allows Owen to have custody. However, they will send a Social Worker to investigate Owen's house and see if it's the right place to raise her. Owen was both happy and relieved, knowing that Val would be living with him. He soon headed back to Jurassic World to make his home child proof. He keeps his hardware tools and equipment out of reach. An extra room for Val to sleep in and things that Val needs. With the help of Barry, and some construction worker that owe Owen a solid and helped him make his home bigger for his niece to live in. Speaking of which, Owen was building a new room for his niece while Barry was cutting some boards. Some construction workers were measuring or hammering up the walls.
Just then, a white Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupé came and parked close to Owen's almost big bungalow. A woman came out from the car. She has red shoulder length hair and blue eyes, wearing white skirt and blazer. Owen and the others stopped working as they recognized the woman. It was Claire Dearing. Claire is Jurassic World Operations Manager. She oversaw this park while the real owner was out. The owner of Jurassic World is Simon Masrani, the eighth richest man and CEO of Masrani Global Corporation. He's the one who recreated Jurassic Park for John Hammond's dream in building a theme park with living dinosaurs.
"Hey, Claire. What ya need?" Owen asked, coming down the ladder.
Claire looks at him briefly before noticing his bungalow being rebuilt. "Okay, what are you doing?" She asked, watching as Owen made his way to her. Owen made a small whistle, he forgot to mention to Claire about his niece. Sure, he did mention her during his breaks with some co-workers, but he didn't quite inform Claire about the real reason. And he wasn't sure if he should tell her yet.
"I can explain." Owen said.
"Well, you better, Mr. Grady-"
"Owen." Owen cuts her off, not wanting to sound too formal.
"…Anyways, care to explain why you're making your house bigger?" Claire questioned with her arms crossed.
Owen bit his lips and slightly glanced at Barry. Barry saw Owen glancing at him and gestured to Owen to tell her the truth. Owen wanted to interject, but if he doesn't tell her, he'll lose his niece. He held back a sigh as he looked at Claire. She gave him a waiting look that said that she wanted answers. Owen rubs the back of his neck almost awkwardly as he glances at his bungalow and then to Claire.
"Well…you see…God, how can I explain this?" He mutters in hesitation before saying. "My niece is going to stay with me."
"Wait, what?" Claire asked with wide eyes, clearly didn't expecting to hear that.
Owen lifted his hands in defense, signing her to wait. "Just hear me out, okay? Just hear me out. My brother and his wife both died in a car accident. And, well…I'm her close relative and I need to make my house safe and secure for my niece to live with me. And if I don't, Child Services will take her to a foster family, and I'll lose my custody over her." He explains to her.
Claire stared at him with wide and shock eyes, and a slight of disbelief. She never knew Owen was so determined to get custody of his niece. Sure, she sees him slacking off on the job once and a while, and somewhat goofing off. Account of when they had their first date when he wore broad shorts, and that's why she never wanted a second date after that. But she never saw this of him, being determined to get his niece's custody. He even rebuilds his house, so his niece can feel safe and secured. She would've said no but knowing that this little girl needs someone to comfort her. Though, Claire has her doubts on Owen being the guardian of that little girl. I mean, he's training a pack of blood thirty Velociraptors, and he's going to raise a little girl at the same time. How can he be responsible to keep the raptors at bay while keeping a little girl alive? That won't be good. However, Owen does have Barry to help him out. She just hoped nothing bad happened to that little girl and hoped that she didn't make a wrong decision. So, with a defeat and annoyed sigh, Claire gave Owen a stern look, as if she was telling him to not do anything stupid.
"Make sure she doesn't wander off or get hurt when she gets here." Was all she said before leaving.
Owen secretly cheers in victory, knowing that his plan worked. Barry shook his head, praying that Val could handle her wild uncle. They continued working in fixing the house while Owen quickly went back to his work to finish making Val's room, so she can have a place to sleep. This was a great chance for him to get custody of his niece. And nothing will stop him from doing so.
He just hoped.
I hope you guys enjoy the new re-rewrite. And does anyone know about Child Services rules? Because I have no idea how it works.
