Chapter 42

Henry watched as the reality show came to an end on television. He had been trying to keep himself occupied, but the thoughts of the amusement park and the alien creatures research were all that filled his mind. He had come up with the idea for the park, and now, it was a reality.

As he was lost in thought, his long time friend Lionel walked in. He had heard about the park and the research, and he was eager to invest in the project. "Hey, Henry, how's it going?" Lionel greeted.

Henry looked up and smiled at his friend. "Hey, Lionel, what brings you here this morning,?" he asked.

"I came to ask you about the amusement park and the alien creature research. I want to invest in the project," Lionel said.

Henry's heart sank at Lionel's words. He wasn't quite ready to share his idea with anyone. "Thanks for the offer, Lionel, but I think I'm good for now," he said, trying to sound casual.

Lionel frowned. "Come on, Henry, don't shut me out of this. I want to be a part of it. I know we'