"So...any idea where we are in relation to the rest of the park?" Gerry asked as he, Jess, and Dr. Sorkin continued walking through the underground maintenance tunnels.
"We're not far from the marine exhibit." Sorkin said. "I know for a fact that the phone there is in working order. Err, at least, it was this morning."
"Can we get there from the tunnels?" Gerry asked.
"I believe so." Sorkin said.
"All right then. Lead the way. I want us to get out of here as soon as possible." Gerry said. "No more science projects, okay?"
"I understand." Sorkin said.
"Well, as long as we're getting to know one another: How is it that Dr. Wu became chief artificial-geneticist over you?" Gerry asked.
"That's an easy one: Frogs." Sorkin answered.
"You're saying frogs kept you from getting promoted?" Jess asked.
"Specifically, their DNA." Sorkin explained. "Before we could create any dinosaurs, we had to use chemicals to mix their DNA with the DNA of other animals to fill in the gaps in the gene sequence. I however, wanted to combine the DNA of all the samples, to create a more pure animal. It would have taking time the board of directors did not have, however."
"Even Hammond's "spare no expense" philosophy has limits, I guess." Gerry said.
"Exactly. Henry...Dr. Wu...proposed using frog DNA to fill in the gaps." Sorkin continued her explanation. "It was risky...we still don't know all of the effects...but it was a solution, and a fast one at that. So Henry became chief geneticist and I...took to the field."
"Where do all these doors lead?" Jess said, deciding to change the subject.
"The maintenance corridors." Gerry explained. "The park's essential systems are in there. Electrical, water, electromechanical cooling, you know, that sort of thing."
"The tunnels on this side are for transporting animals, personnel, and food." Sorkin explained. "That's why they're so big. They're separate from the maintenance side to prevent accidents."
"Are you sure we shouldn't head to the Visitor's Center, Dr. Sorkin?" Gerry asked. "InGen is bound to start there when they...don't hear from the rescue team."
"These tunnels don't run all the way to the Visitor's Center." Sorkin said. "And I don't know about you, but I'd rather not risk any more overland travel."
"Good point." Gerry said.