The funeral was held a week later. Many, many fans of the Chipmunks came and gave a rose as well as a blessing to Simon as he peacefully lay in his coffin.
As Alvin stared in the coffin, he couldn't help thinking that Simon would sit up and pretend the whole thing was a joke. But he never did. Alvin focused intently on his brother's still face, praying for a twitch or any sign of movement.
Nothing.
Theo came up next to Alvin, and they put their arms around each other, together feeling like this was just a horrible nightmare that they would awaken from soon. Theo sobbed once.
"It's gonna be okay, Theo," Alvin tried to reassure, his voice shaking.
"No, no it won't. It'll never be okay," Theo said angrily.
Dave came up behind them. "It might take a long time, and it'll never be the same, but eventually, Theo, it will be okay. Remember Cookie Chomper III?"
Theo sniffled. "Yeah,"
"Well, remember how it was hard at first, but then we could remember him without it hurting?"
"Yeah, but that's different. This isn't a cat; it's my brother!" Theo broke down, sobbing.
Alvin knelt and put a comforting arm around Theo. After a moment of silence...
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"We should remember
All past faces.
Fond recollections,
None can compare."
Theo looked up. Alvin continued to sing quietly.
"If someone needs us,
Just remember:
You're so much richer
For all that you shared.
"So look back with love;
Don't despair."
Theo sniffed and helped sing the chorus.
"Beautiful memories
Last a lifetime.
Memories are new
Every day.
"Beautiful memories
Of our old friends.
Close to our hearts
They will stay."
The rest of the people gathered there made a circle around Simon's coffin, Alvin, and Theo, holding hands and swaying to the song, eyes closed.
"Yes we will miss them,
But remember:
All of the good times;
All that you've done.
"Their warmth and their laughter;
Heartfelt romance.
These should be savored,
Like golden sun.
"The bed of your dreams
Are to come.
"Beautiful memories
Last a lifetime.
Memories are new
Every day.
"Beautiful memories
Of our old friends.
Close to our hearts
They will stay.
"Beautiful memories
Last a lifetime.
Memories are new
Every day.
"Beautiful memories
Of our old friends.
Close to our hearts
They will stay.
"Close to our hearts
They will stay."
Theo smiled very weakly. "I needed that,"
"I know," Alvin said, looking back at Simon. "We all did."
