Author's Note: I do not own Jurassic Park or any of the characters. They belong to Michael Crichton, Steven Spielberg, and Universal Pictures, I have simply borrowed the characters for this story. I only own my OC Melissa Mulddon, who is Robert's 21 year old daughter. I would like to point out that it would be possible for Robert to have a 21 year old daughter if he was in his 20's when she was born. Also, I am in no way shape or form implying that Bob Peck(the actor who played Muldoon) was schizophrenic, I just wanted to flesh out Robert a bit more than he was in both the film and the book. Please read and review.

'Careful the things you say, children will listen.'-Children Will Listen from Into The Woods.

This chapter is form Robert's POV.

Chapter 2: Children Will Listen

Melissa is sitting at her desk with her head in her hands. It seems like she is or was crying. I walk up behind her and put my hands on her shoulders. I give them a gentle squeeze. She sniffles and looks up at me. She gives me a sad smile and looks away.

"I'm sorry I mentioned your mum. I didn't think it would get to you that badly." I say.

"It's not that." Melissa says.

"What is it then?" I ask.

"The baby triceratops that was born three days ago just died. I was hoping she'd make it."

"Yeah, me too. She was a spunky one." I say.

"I think she was just too small to live."

"Not to change the subject, but I want you on the last shuttle to the dock. I don't want you here if things go wrong."

Melissa rolls her eyes at this. I know she doesn't want to go, but I can't put my finger on why. I run my fingers through my hair and let out a long sigh. She's thinking if I stay she stays.

"I'm not going anywhere. If you stay I stay." Melissa says.

I knew that's what she was thinking.

"I don't want you getting hurt." I say.

"I won't get hurt, I know how to take care of myself in dangerous situations."

"You will leave, that's an order."

"Fat chance dad. To hell with your 'order'. I'm staying." Melissa says.

I let out a long sigh and throw my hands up in defeat.

"It's my job to protect you." I say.

"I understand that, but I'm still staying. My gut is telling me something is going to happen to you. I'd never forgive myself if I left and you died."

So, that's why she wants to stay. She thinks I'm going to die.

"Fine, you can stay." I reluctantly say.

"I just have this feeling that Dennis is going to pull something. I've had a bad feeling about him since he started a week ago."

"What do you think he's going to pull?" I ask.

"I'm not sure, but I'm guessing it's not good."

"He's going to steal something, but I don't know what." I say.

"Yeah, money from John." Melissa says with a laugh.

I go to say something, but I'm cut off by the phone ringing. I reach down and answer it.

"This is Robert." I say.

"Rob, it's Gerry. I need your assistance with something." The voice on the other end says.

"What can I help you with?" I ask.

"The triceratops is sick again. I'm heading to her paddock and I need you to tranquilize her for me." Gerry says.

"Yeah, I'll be right there." I say.

"Thanks." Gerry says and hangs up.

I hang up the phone and Melissa looks at me.

"That was Gerry. The triceratops is sick again and he needs me to tranquilize her." I say.

"I'll go. I could use some alone time." Melissa says.

I know what she means by that. She needs some time away from me and John.

"Fine, just be careful."

"I'm careful, unlike some people I know."

I know she's talking about me. I've gotten myself into some rough patches, and she's always gotten me out of them.

"I'm not going to argue with you."

Melissa stands up and walks out of the room. I watch her walk down the hall and disappear downstairs. How I wish I could have some time away from John and this island. Maybe once the inspection is over I'll take a trip back home to Kenya to see my parents and sister. It's been too long since I've seen them.