- Who are you?
- Uh...
Didn't think you'd be up so soon.
We met yesterday,
remember?
Memory loss is fairly common after a traumatic injury.
Do you remember what happened?
I-I was in the woods.
It was dark.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Uh, you might feel woozy for a while, considering all the blood you lost.
Where am I?
I didn't wanna risk running into whoever did this to you on the road,
so I brought you home and stitched you up.
Good news is your wound looks great. You're my second amputation this week.
Got a Compy out back that lost its foot in a tussle.
My bedside manner's a bit rusty.
I'm really sorry about your arm.
Try to rest.
I... [chuckles] I can't even explain it.
- You just-- You have to see it.
Sorry I'm late. Got my time zones mixed up.
Why do all my friends live in different places?
That's on you.
- So many friends. - Excuses, excuses.
I was just telling them about our hike--
Kenj, have you seen my jacket?
Uh, sorry to break it to you, but I think you left it
in Texas.
Actually, I left that one there on purpose.
For safekeeping.
- It holds all my deepest, darkest secrets. Oh!
So it knows about you accidentally dying your hair purple
but telling everyone it was on purpose 'cause you "needed a change"?
- Oops! I-- Let me guess.
You're leaving us again?
Abandon us, why don't you?
For the record, I'm always here for you, and I always, always will be.
Except for right now, because I have to go.
- Where to? Spill the tea!
You know me. I'm always working on a story or three.
But my lips are sealed until I'm sure I've got the goods.
- We'll do this again soon! - I'll see you later, yeah?
For sure.
Hey, Clever Girl 86.
Haven't heard from you since Texas. I made it to Colorado.
Gonna do some recon on a possible dino buyer, a real bad guy.
I'll keep you posted.
You're welcome.
For...?
Agreeing to meet with you,
despite you being the reason I'm incarcerated.
I think you're the reason you're incarcerated.
We didn't torture dinosaurs or try to kill anyone,
including your son.
You should have brought Kenji.
He's all I have left in this world.
Kenji's made it clear he's not interested in seeing you.
But maybe I could convince him.
Heard a rumor about some dinosaurs being bought and sold illegally.
Right up your alley.
And you think I'm involved in such an enterprise?
You have always been the enterprising type.
Sorry to disappoint.
My days of criminal activity are behind me.
I'm not asking as a journalist.
- I'm asking as a buyer.
Aren't you the ambitious one.
- I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
Huh...
Well, if you find out who's selling,
I'd be interested to hear.
So I can steer clear of them, of course.
Hey! Did you need something?
You forgot about the hike. No, I, I'm on my way.
Sorry. I know I've been all over the place lately.
I'm just working on something super important.
But I wanna spend time with you.
And I really wanna see this amazing view you're hyped about.
It's pretty bonkers. You might not be able to handle it.
Bring it on.
- Hurry! Come on, it's almost time!
Thank you so much for your visit today.
It was truly... illuminating.
I didn't know this vista existed...
Perhaps I can be of assistance.
I've made some arrangements for you so th--
You're gonna lose your mind.
It's seriously so cool.
The second most beautiful thing...
I'm almost...
done.
- Hey, I'm--
"Here's to our new working relationship. DK."
I'm heading to NorCal, and I have cash.
Put the word out that you know a new buyer.
Hey, what up, B? - Darius!
Would it be cool if I came for a visit next week?
- Thought you were headed to work. - My boss is picking me up.
How is everything at work? Got any DPW tea you wanna spill?
Work's awesome. We're really making a difference.
Uh...
You good?
Amazing, actually.
Hey, can you meet me somewhere later? There's something I need you to see.
It's super important.
That's kinda mysterious, but you know I'd do anything for you.
You're the best.
Thanks for letting me crash here. I really needed a change of scenery.
And sorry if this is weird for you. I know Kenji's your best friend.
Can I ask what happened?
He got upset because I've been a little distracted with work.
He just doesn't understand how important it is to me.
He... wants me to be someone I'm not.
That doesn't make sense. You're amazing.
I've never seen anyone with as much dedication and passion as you have.
If he loved you half as much as I do, he'd understand--
Did you just say "love"?
Oh, that? No. I mean like,
I love all my friends, the same way.
Well, not the same way. But e-equally.
The same amount of love, even if...
The love is different.
And is the love different with me?
Maybe.
But our friendship is too important to me, and Kenji's my best friend,
so let's just forget about it.
Unless...
- Darius. I just don't think...
- I'm not really ready for-- - No, no. All good.
We don't have to talk about this now, or ever again.
Ready to go?
Heard dispatch say there's an injured Compy that needs wrangling.
I'm your guy.
You must be Brooklynn. I've heard so much about you.
- Darius thinks the world of you.
And other people too. Big fan of people in general.
This is my boss, Ronnie. Amazing DPW sergeant and paleo-vet.
Only other person who love-- Likes dinos as much as me.
We should get going. That Compy's not gonna wrangle itself.
Uh, okay then.
Nice meeting you!
- Darius.
- We're still good for later, right? - Hmm...
I've tried calling you, texting. I even left you voicemails.
You know how much I hate leaving voicemails,
so you know this is important.
You said you'd be here.
I'm worried, Darius.
My account was hacked. Whoever told you about the dino drop wasn't me!
Sorry about the racket. Compy chewed through his bandages,
so I had to patch him up again.
Wait.
You're Clever Girl 86, on Dark Jurassic.
Finally figured it out, huh?
You... You tried to warn me.
But by the time I got there, it was too late.
You were semi-conscious and losing blood,
so I dragged you out of there as fast as I could.
It was all a setup.
I've known something was off about the DPW for a while now, but...
I had no idea they'd stoop to this.
I'm such an idiot.
You're no idiot. Your suspicions were spot on.
That's why someone tried to kill you, and right now,
they think they've succeeded.
Everyone thinks I'm dead?
- We need to get you to a hospital.
And then what?
Well, for starters, they'll give you pain meds.
You can let everyone know you're alive and we'll tell the police everything we know
so they can figure out who did this to you.
If we accuse the DPW of dinosaur smuggling without proof, you'll lose your job,
and whoever tried to kill me will come after both of us.
Good point. Not ideal.
What if I stay dead?
Temporarily. It'll give us time to find evidence
and figure out who tried to kill me.
Dinosaurs didn't ask to be here, and their existence, their power,
it brings out the absolute worst in some people.
If we don't stop them,
those people will put the whole world in danger.
Count on it.
Here's the deal.
In my professional opinion, what you need is rest,
and I suppose you can do that here, same as anywhere.
I can make sure there's no infection, do some digging at work,
see if I can find the proof we need.
Sit tight. I might have something to take the edge off.
Wake up.
Dinosaurs are being held captive,
prisoners at farms, at breeding facilities.
Exploited and abused.
Dinosaur Liberation Now will not rest
until they are liberated from their oppressors.
Gordon, chill.
Five second rule.
Over 60 dinos dead in the last six months?
No way!
Why is the DPW skewing the numbers?
If those dinos aren't actually dead, where are they?
- What does-- - Hey. Sit down.
I wanna talk to you.
Your dads are in town for your funeral.
Your camp friends are staying with Darius at his cabin.
They're all in rough shape.
Darius even quit the DPW.
I feel awful about what they're going through.
But...
Being dead has certain advantages.
Such as?
Evil Whistle Lady's not trying to kill you.
FYI, your toaster oven's toast.
I can't fix it one-handed, but I can show you how.
Nah.
Surgery I can do, but electronic stuff?
I'll just buy a new one.
Ready to say goodbye to your stitches?
- And there you go.
I thought it would look gnarlier.
How's the phantom pain?
- Better than before.
This is Ronnie.
Yeah. Copy that. I'll pick you up on the way.
No rest for the weary.
Hey, Ronnie?
When you get back, maybe can we go see my friends and family?
Sure thing, kiddo.
You deserve to have your life back.
Hey, fam. What's up? Notice anything different?
It's the hair! And the color wasn't an accident this time.
Sorry about the last couple of weeks.
Must have been a major bummer, but...
Spoiler alert. [chuckles] I'm not dead!
I am so not ready for this.
- I'm at her house now.
There's nothing here.
You're being paranoid. Cabrera's as clueless as ever.
But if he or this dino vet get in our way,
we'll sic your raptors on 'em.
You trained 'em good.
Took out that Nublar girl and barely left a trace.
Her friends and family are in town.
If they start causing problems,
I'll take care of 'em.
Tell the boss we got that new farm all ready to go for her.
Hi Ronnie.
Sorry to bail, but it's safer for everyone if I stay dead.
Don't tell them I'm alive.
It'll only put them all in danger.
This whole operation is bigger than the DPW, much bigger.
It'll be easier to find out who's calling the shots
if they think I'm dead.
Be careful. Someone in the DPW is watching you.
I'll be in touch.
PS. Hungry?