Chapter Eighteen

Visitor

The sun glaring in his eyes, Alan trekked down a steep and sandy hill toward his crew.  He glanced back at Ellie who was standing outside the trailer, her hand covering her eyes as she watched him.  He nodded at her, still grinning from ear to ear at the exciting adventure ahead of them.  He still couldn't believe that John Hammond was sitting in his trailer.  The man himself!

Ellie disappeared back into the trailer, determined to have their things packed by the time Alan returned from informing their team of their absence.  Mr. Hammond was still perched on the counter beside the sink, sipping away at the champagne.  He smiled at her and she couldn't help but feel as though the powerful man was nothing more than a big kid.

"I still can't believe this," Ellie confessed.  "This is so amazing."

Hammond nodded in agreement, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.  "I know, my dear, it is extraordinary!  What my scientists and I have been able to accomplish is breathtaking and one-of-a-kind.  I'm absolutely sure you and Grant will find it just as exhilarating as I."

"But you won't delve into detail?"

"Oh no, my dear.  This you have to see for yourself without any bias opinions of the park."

Ellie fluffed her hair, trying to clean it of the dust.  She was suddenly feeling awkward and unsure of what to do next.  Should she leave the millionaire – if not billionaire – alone while she packed?

Her dilemma was fixed when Alan came hopping into the trailer, his face flushed from his mad dash up the hill.  "Everything will be handled while we're away."  He looked at Hammond questioningly.  "How much time do we have?"

"Oh, take your time, take your time.  I'm in a hurry, but I won't rush you.  If you don't mind, I'd like to take a look around: see how my money is being well spent."  Hammond climbed off the counter.

"I'll get someone to show you around."

"No, no, no.  I'll manage fine on my own.  You two just do what you need to in order to get ready."

Alan moved out of his way so that the old man could exit.  He then turned to Ellie, thrill dancing in his eyes.  "Can you believe this, Ellie?"

Ellie ran into him, jumping up and wrapping her legs around his waist while whopping with joy.  "This is incredible, Alan!"

He laughed and pecked her lips repeatedly.  "I know!  I'm at a loss for words!"  He lowered her to the ground and nearly skipped into their bedroom.  Ellie had never seen him so carefree.  "This is amazing, Ellie.  I can't even believe this."  He yanked the suitcases out of the cluttered closet and threw them onto the bed.

Ellie followed his lead by pulling open drawers and removing their clothes for inspection.  "I hope we get a chance to be right in the action of whatever they're doing."

Alan nodded.  "Me, too, Ellie.  Me, too."

Two hours later, they boarded the helicopter that would take them to the airport where the jet waited to fly them to Jurassic Park.

End Chapter Eighteen

END STORY

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