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of that Pacific island sunshine. After a nice, long nap, she was going to find the beach, hit the gym, and shower. She was going to make the most of her time here and study film on Cindy the Leaf while Jordan hung out with dinosaurs for his latest piece, whatever it was. Let him worry about things that had died centuries ago. She would worry about things that had yet to die, but would soon, if she had anything to say about it. That was good. She’d have to use that line in one of the promos.
    The airport terminal wasn’t as packed as she expected. Families with young children made up most of the crowd. What could be better than going to the zoo? Going to a zoo with bigger animals, apparently. The rich taking their spoiled children to pet the ejaculations of Steven Spielberg fanboys. What was the point?
    Dmitri led them outside to a group of vehicles. The bright, warm sun blinded her until she slid sunglasses over her face. Its warmth felt good and teased her with the idea of a nap and alone time.
    Jordan’s crew separated, while he and Jamie followed Dmitri into a black Hummer limousine. Baggage handlers grabbed their luggage and carefully placed everything in the limo. The air conditioning inside was up full blast, and as hot as it was outside, Jamie had her fill of artificial air. She preferred the heat, and wanted to smell the earth, wanted to feel the sweat dripping off her body.
    “You had a pleasant flight?” Dmitri asked.
    While Jordan exchanged pleasantries with the big man, Jamie couldn’t help but notice the old man’s poise. She reminded him of a much bigger Sean Connery, with thick fingers that looked like stretched raisins. There was a keen intelligence in his gaze: when their eyes met, she felt like he could know everything about her in one glance.
    Jamie shuddered.
    She looked out the window and half-listened to Jordan’s conversation with him.
    “I know the ride out here is a bit pricy, but it looks like a few people are making the trip,” Jordan said.
    The big man was quick to laugh. “Oh, yes. There is a waiting list, and there is limited room on the island. We are rather picky, and some might say we are…and forgive me, I am using the wrong word…discriminating. But you must understand that we are new, and we do not want unwholesome people endangering our precious creatures, and we don’t want people to hurt each other, either.”
    “So there’s a background check?”
    “It is more complicated than that. Perhaps I should not have opened my big mouth. The boss says that I speak too much, and he is right. It is a fault of mine.”
    “Boss? You mean George Tanaka?”
    “Oh, my apologies. We call him Boss Tanaka. I know how it sounds when we say it. He isn’t a very boss guy.” Dmitri laughed again. “I suppose you have done research. You know his reputation well, as I know yours. I have to admit, I was looking forward to having drinks with both of you. I heard Ms. Rock can drink anyone under the table.”
    “Not anyone,” Jamie said, “just cocky Russians.”
    He laughed again, slapping his thigh melodramatically. “Yes. This is good, very good. You will like Boss Tanaka. He is looking forward to meeting you both. He is Boss because he has always been good to us, but not too good. Never too good. He is a man of high regard, but he knows business. This, I’m sure, you know.”
    “His portfolio is certainly impressive,” Jordan said. “He’s done quite well in pharmaceutical investments. A self-made man. He’s intriguing. A lot of people want to know why he’s so interested in dinosaurs now. I know he’s been charitable, and still gives large amounts of money to several organizations. Like you said, he’s respected. You must enjoy working for him.”
    “Yes. It is truly an honor to work for Boss Tanaka.”
    “And you’re sort of a mystery. I can see why he likes having you around. I can’t speak for Jamie, but I know for a fact I can’t drink with you for long. Are you