~ Karen's POV~
I was in total shock as I listened to my little sister explain why she wanted to return to Isla Nublar. " I just have a feeling, Karen. I don't know what it is but I feel like we need to go back. And you know these feelings I get have always been correct. " She did have a point with that, she'd gotten feelings about things since we were kids and every one that I could remember had been correct. "Ok, but please don't take the boys." I pleaded. "Karen, you know I need Gray." Claire whined. I sighed deeply and said "I know. But I don't want them near those dinosaurs again." Just then Gray popped around the corner. "I'll got with her , Mom. Really, I'll be ok. She needs me." he grabbed her hand tightly as he said this. "Alright, fine. I'll help you pack." Claire nodded and glanced at Gray, who gave her a reassuring smile. "So, what is this feeling you have? Why do you need to go back?" I asked as I folded a few towels and placed them in a backpack. Claire shrugged. "I don't know for sure, but I feel like it has something to do with Zara. She stated. "You think she's alive, don't you?" I asked, sighing deeply. Claire nodded. "Yeah, I think she is. " I sighed. "Claire, there's no way. Gray and Zach saw her die, she's gone." Claire let out a whimper and quickly turned to me. "There's no way she'd let that happen! She is the strongest woman I've ever known! She's ok, I know she is!" she snapped, tears streaming down her face by the time she was done yelling. Gray then burst through the door and quickly helped his Aunt to the bed. He leaned against the headboard and allowed her to lay her head on his chest. "Mom! What did you do?!" he asked, anger written all over his face. "I didn't do anything, all I said was that it's impossible for Zara to be alive. " Gray calmed down a bit and his tone became more relaxed. "Mom, you know how sensitive she is now. You have to be careful what you say, especially about Zara."
"I know, I'm sorry. " I said as I sat down on the bed. "Claire, you ok?" I asked. She nodded and said "Sorry I yelled at you. " I smiled and rubbed her back. "It's ok, sis. I'm sorry I made you upset. " Claire smiled and hugged me; I returned the embrace and we sat that way for several minutes. Gray, seeing that Claire was ok, left to finish his packing.
~ about an hour later ~
"I love you guys." I said as tears threatened to come to my eyes. Claire and Gray hugged Zach and I, and Claire whispered in my ear. "We'll be ok. " After a hard goodbye, we watched them leave, then it was just the two of us. "Mom, do you really think that Gray can handle them both? because we all know Claire won't be watching him, it'll be the other way around. " I laughed nervously and replied. "I'm sure he can, Zach. He's proven himself to be very responsible over the last few months, and he's a smart kid, practically a dinosaur expert and he's always been good at camping and such things. " Zach nodded.
"That's true, but I'm still worried. Seriously, a 10 year old and a tiny woman that's scared of her own shadow alone on an Island full of dinosaurs? Doesn't sound like a good idea. " I nodded. "Come on, let's get some lunch. And, try not to worry too much, ok?" Zach nodded. And with that, we began making our lunch, both undoubtedly thinking the same thing.
"I hope they make it back alive. "