November 15th, 1992
The next night, Alvin was scheduled for a TV appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Dave drove the boys to the studio.
"Look, Alvin," said Dave. "If they ask any questions about our personal life, you better not tell them about what's going on between us."
"Don't count on it, David," said Alvin.
"What's that supposed to mean, mister?" Dave said angrily.
"I'll tell them whatever I want to tell them," said Alvin.
"If you do," said Dave. "You're in huge trouble."
"Aren't I always?" said Alvin, in a sarcastic manner.
Dave didn't say a word.
9:45 P.M.
"Our next guest is from one of the hottest rock groups of all time," Jay Leno announced. "I'm not talking The Rolling Stones or Aerosmith. I'm taking about The Chipmunks! And now, here to perform a song from their latest country album, here's Alvin from The Chipmunks singing Gotta Believe in Pumpkins."
The audience goes wild. Alvin appears on stage, holding an acoustic guitar. He starts playing.
Sometimes I wonder what's gone wrong
Most folks have lost their spark
Life without a ray of hope
Sure can get mighty dark
And as I started thinking
Why life had turned so blue
I saw a book of fairy tales
And suddenly I knew
You gotta believe in pumpkins
If you want to go to the ball
Don't stop yourself from havin' a little
And you can have it all
Faith is just like planting seeds
They help your dreams come true
Believe in what's around you
And good things will come to you
Now and then your gonna feel
Stuck in darker booths
But throw those feelings out the door
And remember Mother Goose
Because life is what you make it
Yes, create a world of dreams come true
And life will fill your sail
You gotta believe in pumpkins
Yes you do.
If you want to go to the ball
Don't stop yourself from havin' the moon
And you can have it all
Faith is just like planting seeds
They help your dreams come true
Sing it now!
Believe in what's around you
And good things will come
Yes it will!
Believe in what's around you
And good things will come to you
Alvin does a big finish. There was a round of applause. Alvin then goes to sit down next to Jay.
Dave in the audience prays to God to let this end well.
"Great song, Alvin," said Jay.
"Thanks," said Alvin. "I wrote it."
Dave couldn't believe his ears! Alvin stole credit to the song Dave wrote! He especially wrote that for Alvin.
"Well, you've done a great job writing it," said Jay. "So, what are your plans for the next year?"
"Well,"said Alvin. "Simon wrote a screenplay for a new movie starring us."
"Really? What's it about?"
"It's about us, plus The Chipettes, going to Vegas," said Alvin.
The crowd goes wild after Alvin's announcement.
"Yeah," said Alvin. "We haven't started filming yet, but we'll keep you posted."
"Are you gonna tour next year?" asked Jay.
"I dunno," said Alvin. "Dave hasn't confirmed that yet."
"Speaking of Dave, how's life been at home?"
Uh oh, here it comes, thought Dave.
"A real pain," said Alvin.
"Oh, God!" said Dave.
"First off, Dave refuses to let me do a collaboration with Madonna," said Alvin.
Once again, the crowd goes wild. Dave facepalms in embarrassment.
Alvin revealed some dark secrets about his life with Dave in that interview.
...
10:22 P.M.
"Alvin Matthew Seville, do you have any idea how embarrassed I was tonight?" Dave asked angrily.
Alvin didn't say anything. He felt confident about the interview.
"I'm talking to you!" said Dave, raising his voice.
"They deserved to know what goes on between us," said Alvin.
"No they didn't!" Dave yelled. "Lots of your fans came up to me giving me negative comments! And I was the one who wrote that song you performed. Why'd you do that?"
"Because I hate you," said Alvin. "Remember?"
"That's no excuse," said Dave.
"Well, it is to me," said Alvin. "Jerk." He walked away.
Dave was speechless.
Upstairs in the boys' room, Simon tries to put a stop to this, once and for all.
"Alvin, this feud between you and Dave needs to end," said Simon.
"I hate to admit it, but you're right," said Alvin.
"Do you realize that you're hurting Dave?" asked Simon.
"No, not really," said Alvin.
Simon sighs and takes out a photo album.
"Take a look at these photos of you and Dave," said Simon.
First there was a photo of Dave giving Alvin his first red cap.
Then there was a photo of Dave posing with Alvin on set of their Rockin' thru the Decades special. Alvin was dressed as Elton John for the Crocodile Rock segment.
Next, there was a picture of Alvin and Dave at Universal Studios in Orlando.
There were many memories that Alvin blocked out due to his anger at Dave. He starts to cry.
"I... I don't know what to think..." said Alvin.
"Sleep on it," said Simon. "We'll talk in the morning."
November 16th, 1992
Next day at school, Alvin seemed very quiet. He kept thinking how he's turning his relationship with his father into hell.
"Alvin? Are you paying attention?" asked Mr. Tanner.
"I'm sorry what was the question?" said Alvin.
"Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?"
"Uh... Ben Franklin?"
"Close," said Mr. Tanner. "Are you feeling alright, Alvin?"
"I'm not sure," Alvin replied.
3:30 P.M.
After school, Theodore and Eleanor go out on a date.
"My treat," said Theodore. "For my birthday girl."
"Aww, Theodore," said Eleanor.
The young couple go to a dance place. After they registered, a Chipmunks song started to play.
Theodore squeals with joy! "It's our song!" he said. "Girls and Boys of Rock and Roll!"
"Well, don't just stand there," said Eleanor. "Let's dance!"
They do so.
Sun goes down, I'm just getting up
I'm heading for the city lights
Radio blastin' all the way to the club
Gonna rock this town tonight
Eleanor starts to sing along.
You're living in a man's world, they tell us
But we ain't gonna buy it
The things they're trying to sell us now
'Cause we're the girls of rock and roll
Woooooooo!
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll
Roooock and roll, roll, roll, roll-ah!
Now Theodore starts singing along.
The curtain's up and I'm ready to go
My guitar is in my hand
There's nothing more that I'd rather do
Than play in a rock and roll band
All we have is what we will be givin'
Headed for the top
Don't you know?
We'll never stop believin' now
'Cause we're the boys of rock and roll
You better believe it, yeah, yeah, yeah!
We're the boys of rock and roll
Roooock and rooooll, roll!
Eleanor: I am the girl, I am the girl, I am the girl of rock and roll.
Theodore: I am the boy, I am the boy, I am the boy of rock and roll.
The two of them kiss.
4:00 P.M.
Simon looks at the mirror in his Mr. Heartthrob outfit.
"I bet if I had a penny for every heart you've broken, I'd be a rich man," he said to his reflection.
Alvin enters the room.
"Oh, there you are, Alvin," said Simon. "Where were you?"
"Took a walk," said Alvin. "I've been thinking about my behavior towards Dave all day. I don't know whether or not I should apologize, because I'm still frustrated at him."
"Hmm," said Simon. "That's a problem. What do you think about doing?"
"Something," said Alvin. "But what?"
"Had you considered apologizing?" asked Simon.
"That's not easy," said Alvin. " Dave won't believe me. "
"Not unless you mean it," said Simon.
Alvin sighed. "Okay. I'll try. "
Alvin goes downstairs to Dave, who was in his study, writing a song.
"Uh, Dave?" said Alvin.
"What's up, Alvin?" said Dave.
"I just wanted to say I'm sorry."
"Well... I'm not sure I believe you, Alvin..."
Alvin was shocked .
"Huh?!"
"Every time you apologize, you end up causing trouble over and over again," said Dave.
"Is that a fact?" Alvin retorted .
"Well, it's true, Alvin."
"Are you looking for a fight?" said Alvin .
"It sounds like you're looking for a fight," said Dave.
Alvin growls and puts up his fists.
Suddenly, Theodore and Eleanor come back and find Alvin attempting to attack Dave.
"What's going on?" said Theodore.
"Alvin is making a fool of himself," said Eleanor.
"He was just going to his room," said Dave , glaring at Alvin.
Alvin huffed and did so. He didn't know what else to do. If he can't apologize, it's time to make extreme measures.