#jpau

Life Before Jurassic Park (1985 - 1993)

> Raye is a paleontologist, while Martin is a researcher on dinosaurs. They both work together to piece together research

> She lived in a caravan which she’d often drag between her digging sites. Martin would often stay over night with her to discuss her findings

> Martin ended up sticking with her on all her digs, offering his own knowledge and theories to her as she found new things

> On quieter days, Martin would often be found sitting in the caravan reading papers on various types of dinosaurs and theories related to them. Raye would often spend her time catching up on sleep since she regularly sat up late working

> It took them a little bit, but they both realised they had feelings for each other, acknowledged these feelings to each other... and left it at that. Both were pretty confused by it all (both are pretty dorky and dunno how dating works)

Isla Nublar / Jurassic Park (1993) 

> Raye and Martin are initially put off by Dr Ian Malcolm when they first meet in the helicopter to Isla Nublar, but Raye soon finds him interesting

> The first time they see dinosaurs, Raye literally starts jumping for joy while Martin has to take the time to realise he isn’t actually dreaming

> When Martin volunteered to stay with triceratops, Raye suggested that she should continue on the tour with Malcolm. Martin reluctantly left Raye alone with Malcolm, but knew it was necessary

> Raye knew she had to keep calm and quiet when the tyrannosaurus rex broke out of its enclosure, but she completely freaked out and actually had to have Malcolm settle her.

> With Malcolm having sacrificed himself to help both Raye and the Hammond grandchildren, Raye was now stuck with these two children and it drove her insane. However, she slowly came to enjoy their company and learned to keep them safe

> Martin knew he had to do something if he were to save themselves, and volunteered to restart the power generators. He was guided by Malcolm, only to his annoyance

> On the helicopter back to civilisation, Raye ends up keeping the two children comforted and calmed. Martin tiredly watches on, softly smiling at Raye 

After Jurassic Park

> Raye and Martin choose to settle back into their little caravan to continue their own work with newer understandings. Neither of them wanted to talk or think about what had actually happened on the island

> Raye and Martin end up meeting up with Malcolm every now and then. Raye is still quite interested in his Chaos theory, while Martin is still unsure of him

> Early 1995, Raye and Martin end up getting married together. They had a quiet wedding with only family and friends involved

> 1996, they had a child together named Matielle. Raye was pretty nervous by this whole thing... but seeing how Martin acted around Matielle, she knew they’d be good parents 

> 1997, Malcolm is caught up in the San Diego events. Raye and Martin watch on through the news... in complete horror.

> Raye and Martin, along with their child, continue to work on digs and research. They’re both offered the chance to talk about Jurassic Park and their experiences there, but they always decline 

Isla Sorna / Jurassic Park III (2001)

> Raye is offered the task to be a tour guide for the Isla Sorna expedition (run by those two parents). She accepts, only after a large sum of money is promised

> She tells Martin she’s requested to travel interstate for a short visit to a friend, he believes her and promises to take good care of Matielle

> The group get stuck on Isla Sorna, everything slowly starts to feel she’s been trapped in hell again

> Martin, having not heard from Raye in days and totally unaware of Raye’s actual whereabouts, ends up trying to track down all her friends. They all tell him that Raye’s not with them and he ends up panicking looking for her

> Although Raye was tired and pretty pissed off to be in this situation, she was secretly enjoying the ability to see these creatures once again.

> When Raye finds the missing child, she’s fascinated by the way he survived the last 8 weeks. She also finds his understanding of dinosaurs quite incredible.

> When the spinosaurus came for them as they sailed down the river. Raye was afraid that these were her final moments alive, and she instantly calls Martin. He ends up realising where she is and sends help. He tags along with the rescue team to offer them advice on handling the dinosaurs.