Chapter 2

Chowder

It was about 9:30 in the morning. I woke up from my operation. I still had the burning sensation in my body but not as bad as it was before. The doctor said that the surgery worked but I will have to stay in the hospital for 6 months for rehab. I could move my arms and legs but they felt like they were tied down to weights.

The nurse came in with my breakfast, I was so weak that I couldn't feed myself, the nurse had to do that for me. I felt like I was a baby, I even need help when I need to use the bathroom! It was so embarrassing. I just wanted life to be back to normal. A nurse and the doctor came in with a wheelchair.

Chowder. It's time for your first session of rehab.

The nurse helped me put a bathrobe on and onto the wheelchair. As I was being pushed down the hallway. I was thinking about Mung. I hope he wasn't to upset.

Mung

Me and Truffles have been talking all night long about the accident and Chowder. The doctor just called me saying that Chowder's operation went well and he is doing his first session of rehab.

I just hope that Chowder isn't going through to much pain. I said to myself the whole time.

Then the doorbell went off. I went to go answer the door, It was Panini.

"Hi Mr. Daal. Is Chowder home?"

"Panini....Please come in."

Panini and I went into the kitchen to talk about whats happening.

"Panini....Last night. We were in a car accident. And it left Chowder in the hospital, He lost his strength to move. He just had his back worked on and hes moving again but very little. Hes gonna have to stay there for 6 months for rehab to regain his strength."

She stood there for a second, Thinking about what I had said. She look like she wanted to cry.

"Do you think I might be able to visit him?"

"Well the doctor did say you can come and visit him before and after his rehab sessions and visiting hours."

"Well. Is there anything I can do for him?"

I just though to myself thinking that Panini really cared for Chowder, and that she can be helpful.

"Do whatever you can to spend time with him. He might be thinking about you as well."

"I will do anything to take care of my num nums."

And after that, she left with a smile on her face.

Chowder

I was sitting inside the rehab room, determined and scared. I saw many people inside the room, one man had only one leg and was walking just fine with a cane. But for me, it will be a challenge for me. The doctor handed me a tennis ball, I could hardly grip the ball. The doctor asked me to throw it.

I tried to lift my arm and throw it but the ball felt like it was a brick. I lifted my arm with all my strength and threw the ball, it barley even passed the doctor. I felt so hopeless.

"Now we are gonna find out how well you can walk."

The doctor help me out of my wheelchair and helped me to a rail. He put my arms on the rail and he help me place my feet. He let go of me and I instantly lost strength to hold on to the rail and I fell on the ground.

"It's hopeless! I am never gonna move again! I will never become a chef, I am gonna be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life! I was yelling at the top of my lungs. The doctors calmed me down. Now I was the boy who always runs around the kitchen will now be the boy who will be rolling around the kitchen in a wheelchair."

"Chowder? Don't give this up. Quitters never win. Doing this will help your body get more strength by doing these sessions, and if we don't do this, then your gonna be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life."

"Just....Leave me on the ground! It's the only place where I belong!"

"Come on now Chowder! Your putting yourself down. Your just not used to being in this situation."

"It takes time for you to regain your strength. Come on...Lets get you back to your room."

The doctor helped me back into my wheelchair and took me back into my room. He helped me back onto my bed and told me not to give up hope and walked out of the room.

Panini

As soon as Mung told me about Chowder. I wanted to see how he was doing. I took a bus to the hospital and went inside. The nurse showed me where Chowder's room is. When I saw Chowder, I knew he was in so much pain. I wanted to be here for him on his side.

"Hi Chowder!"

Chowder eyes were closed and then instantly opened them to the sound of my voice.

"Oh. Hi Panini."

He looked like he was in so much pain, I wanted to do everything to make him feel better. So I sat on the bed next to him.

"Umm Panini? What are you doing?"

"Chowder. I understand that you are in so much pain. Is there anything that I can do to make you feel better? Chowder laid there for a second and took a deep breath."

"Well I was feeling alone, my first rehab session went horrible, I could hardly throw a tennis ball! I guess some company can help me. How did you know I was in the hospital?

Mung told me what happened."

"How is Mung taking it?"

"Not well. Hes really worried about you."

"Ow..."

"Whats wrong Chowder?"

"It's just that my shoulders are really sore. I wish I can move them but I can hardly move my arms."

That gave me a idea! I got closer to Chowder, I took his robe off of his shoulders and started rubbing them.

"Panini? What are you?......Ohh, that feels nice. He sounded so happy and more relaxed when I started rubbing his shoulders."

Chowder

Panini was rubbing my shoulders...I couldn't even describe how it felt, the burning feeling in my shoulders started to melt away, it even made me feel a bit sleepy. I though to myself that she isn't that bad at all, she really cared for me. Wait a minute? Am I falling in love with her? I never knew the feeling of love felt so great!

"Okay Panini. My shoulders are good now. But I have to say.......Your not that bad! After all these times I ran away from you and shouting "I am not your boyfriend" at you. I just feel bad. Maybe after this, Me and you can go out sometime?"

She had that look on her face that she could not resist. She said yes.

"You know Panini. I have something to give back to you. Come closer."

As soon as Panini got to my face, we started kissing. We kissed for about 5 seconds. It felt like I was regaining my strength to move again.

"Well Chowder. I got to get going. If there is anything else you need. Call me. I will see you tomorrow!"

"Bye!" I said as she left the room. After that kiss. I felt like I was able to go through with this! I have a goal for everyone I care for. Regain my strength to walk for my fans, Mung, Panini, and everyone else in Marzipan City!

Well that's Chapter 2. I hope you enjoyed it : D I will begin working on Chapter 3 as soon as more reviews come in! Thanks everyone for reading!