Chapter 4

Mung

I knew Chowder would like Daniel, He heard about the accident on the news. He seems that he is willing to help out Chowder in any way.

"I like that kid. Hes really cool and funny! I can't wait for him to come here and see me."

"Ah That reminds me. Daniel is gonna do a assembly at his school about drunk driving. And he wants you to be an example of a victim which you will be perfect for!"

Chowder had a nervous look on his face. It seem like he didn't want to see a bunch of teenagers seeing a young child in such bad shape. I didn't want to pressure him to go or not.

"I will do it! After all. I do have to give out a strong message to everyone!"

Then the nurse came in to inform Chowder that Panini is here to see him. I though to myself and let them have some time alone.

"Well Chowder your friend is here. I will let you two have some time alone now. And you need to wash

up. You haven't bathed since you've been here. See you later Chowder and I will let Daniel know about your plans.

Panini

"Hi Chowder! I brought some lunch for you."

I picked up some cheeseburgers and fries for both of us. I wouldn't risk eating the hospital food.

Chowder took his food and look inside and acted like he hasn't seen fast food in years.

"Oh boy. If only these people around here know how to make a good burger and fries."

I couldn't agree more with Chowder. I knew he was getting tired of eating pork chops and green peas all the time. Ever since hes been here he lost a few pounds.

"I came up with this good idea. I met this kid name Daniel, and hes part of a group that speaks out against drunk driving. We should get all of the apprentices in Marzipan City to start a group to speak out against drunk driving.

Chowder seem so enthusiastic about starting this group. He is beginning to feel useful all over again! It's like hes back on his feet again. Well not literately. I completely supported his plan.

"I will do anything to support this idea Chowder. I will tell every apprentice about this."

Chowder got a big smile on his face. I just know what I am doing will make him

feel more better.

Chowder

I felt so happy to hear that Panini wants in my idea. I felt like I had someone who really cared for me. I knew that me, Panini and Daniel have a mission to accomplish. Spread the word about the dangers of drunk driving.

The nurse came in. It was time for me to wash up. Finally I get to wash up, I smelt like onion rings that were fresh out of the fryer. The nurse brought in the wheelchair. Panini helped me put my bathrobe on. After that we were one our way to the washroom.

The washroom had bathtubs and showers. I knew I couldn't take a shower because I could not stand by myself yet, so I choose to take a warm bath.

Panini took me to a empty bathtub and close the curtains for my privacy. The bathtub was filling up with warm water and I just couldn't wait to take a nice warm bath.

As soon as the tub was filled up. I was about to take my robe off but I was embarrassed to because of Panini.

"Whats the matter Chowder?"

"Well your in here and me taking my robe off in front of you. It may seem awkward."

"Don't worry Chowder, I won't look or laugh."

I just did what I have to do. I took my robe off, jump into the tub. But it felt funny being nude in front of her. Even though I was in the tub.

Me and Panini talked more about my idea and helped me clean myself. She really is a good friend to be around. It was time for me to get out of the tub. Panini helped me put my bathrobe on again and took me to my room. Visiting hours were almost over. She gave me a kiss and left.

That night I had a dream. Everything was dark for a second, I found myself on a street there were lights and sirens everywhere. I saw a car that was on it's side and the other one which was missing the front part of the car. I heard someone calling my name and the voice sounded familiar. I tried to move but I couldn't and blacked out. And again I heard the voice again. Finally I figured out the voice, it was Mung! He was being crushed underneath the car. I stared to craw towards him but it was hard.

"Chowder! Help me! I can't breathe! Get me out of here!"

I found myself starting to craw faster. Then I tried to stand up but I fell on the ground. Then the car began to catch on fire. I was screaming at the top of my lungs. Then I started to feel stronger, I tried once more to stand up. "I am standing up!" I kept repeating to myself, but I still had trouble walking. It felt like my legs were on weights, every step I took was hard. I was getting closer to Mung. Then all of a sudden the flames started crawling closer to Mung. I was screaming his name when I saw the fire coming closer to him, I started to run again. I got to Mung just in time and I pulled him out of the wreck just in time before the car blew up. He was in bad shape, he had cuts and bruises on his face.

"Chowder........You saved me. I don't have much time! Go.....Go save yourself!"

I started crying fearing this was it for Mung. He passed out in my arms. I began CPR on him. "Come on Mung! Don't give up on me! Don't Mung don't! Pleeease!" I tried CPR again, he still wasn't responding! "No Mung! Don't die on me! Don't die!" I was too late!

"Why does this have to happen!"

I screamed out loud. It started to rain. I just laid on my knees and kissed Mung on his forehead.

"Chowder!? Chowder?! Wake up!"

I heard a voice and woke up scared and confused. Daniel and Mung were standing next to me. I was finally happy to be out of that dream. But one person I was excited to see Daniel and Mung by my side.

Daniel

I was glad to see that little purple bunny cat thing doing well. I felt bad that he was having a nightmare. I brought him a gift that he will sure love. He had a bright smile on his face wondering what he got. He began to open the present to find a T-shirt with the AADD logo on the front and a gift card to a fast food restaurant.

"Wow! You made this?! This is so cool! I love it!

"Panini told Mung to tell me what you were gonna call your group so I made the design and got this shirt for you.

Chowder really loved his present. It was almost time for me and him to go to the assembly. Me and Mung asked his doctor if he can come with us and he agrees for him to get out of the hospital for a while.

Chowder

Daniel is a thoughtful kid. He just knew how to get my idea started on the right track. He help me out of my bed and onto my wheelchair. I asked him to help me put my shirt on and we were on our way out of here.

About an hour later we got to the school just in time for his assembly. I was nervous and scared at the same time. All the kids seem uninterested in the topic. Daniel just began talking to all of the students in the theater. He really knows how to get everyone's attention.

"Now. If you think drunk driving is all fun and games. I want you to hear it from a young victim of a drunk driver himself."

Daniel gave me the signal to come out on stage. I just rolled out in front of everyone, everyone was looking at me like if I wasn't a actor.

"This is Chowder. He was in a accident with a drunk driver that left him in bad shape. He couldn't walk

during the time. Hes now going through rehab to help him get his ability to walk again."

When Daniel was talking about all the things that have happened at the time of the accident made me want to cry. I felt like all of these students really cared for me.

"Chowder? Will you like to tel your part of the story?"

I just rolled up to the front of the mic in front of everyone on stage and the audience.

"That faithful night" I could barley talk. Every word I said I felt like crying, It was so hard remembering what happened that night " Me and my cooking master were on our way home. It was nice and quiet." I stared to get tears in my eyes. I was breathing very hard. "We were at a stoplight when the truck rear ended us.......It was one of the worst pains I ever had. And I have the scars to prove it!

I lifted the back of my shirt up to show everyone the marks of where I had my back operated on. Everyone in the audience look like they were about to cry.

"and if you think. Daniel's friend wasn't so lucky that one night. But for me. I was lucky enough to rupture a back disc and sit in this wheelchair."

After I said that last sentence. I started crying and went to the back of the stage. The assembly went on for another 35 minutes. Me and Daniel were at the door. Students were shaking his hand, and they were patting my back, shaking my hand and giving me hugs, wishing me good luck. After that assembly. I knew this was the first approach for AADD. I never felt so happy in my entire life.

That is Chapter 4. The story seems like is going pretty well so far. Thanks everyone for reading and Chapter 5 will have a surprise!