Chapter 4: Forgetting Theodore
Dave had a nervous face expression when he walked back over to Alvin, Theodore, and The Chipettes. As he sat down, Alvin went over to him and asked: "Dave, how is Simon?" Dave took a deep breath knowing what he was about to tell them. He was the most concerned about Theodore however.
"The doctor told me that Simon has amnesia. It's minor and temporary, which means it will go away over time, but not right away. Also, there's a chance he might not remember any of you. The doctor said that most likely Simon won't remember the last object or person he was with before the accident," Dave explained, seeing Alvin, Theodore, and the Chipettes eyes widen. Everyone's heads turned towards Theodore, since he was with Simon during the accident. Theodore looked at Dave with watery eyes, and a very nervous look on his face.
"Are you saying that Simon won't remember me?" Theodore asked apprehensively. Dave looked at Theodore sympathetically before saying: "That's what the doctor told me, but we won't know for sure until we see him." Theodore got shivers down his spine as he felt the reality of the situation sink in. Now, Theodore was REALLY nervous. Dave walked back to the doctor and asked him if they could go see Simon. The doctor said that they could. Dave then went over to Alvin, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor, picked them up in his hands, walked to Simon's door, opened it, and went inside.
Simon was lying on a hospital bed with white covers and sheets. Dave set his brothers and the Chipettes down on the bed before looking down at his injured son. Simon had what looked like bandages and a head cast on his head, with his eyes down to his chin being the only thing visible. Simon began to stir, and slowly woke up. Dave handed Simon his glasses and let him put them on. Simon carefully examined his surroundings, the chipmunks in front of him, and Dave. Simon gave his adoptive father a sad, guilty, and sympathetic look since he never got to pick up him and Theodore from the library. He knew Dave wouldn't be happy about that.
"Dave. I'm so sorry about not calling or sending you a text earlier. I didn't get any service so I couldn't communicate to you. You must be pretty angry with me," Simon said knowing he would be getting punished along with his friend that he was with at the library.
"I'm only mad that you and your friend crossed the road. That was very dangerous of you two to do. But that's not important right now. You saved Theodore's life, Simon. I couldn't be more proud of you!" Simon smiled hearing those words, but his face expression was a mixture of relieve, and confusion. He looked at the chipmunks in front of him, then back at Dave and asked: "Dave, who are these chipmunks in front of me?"
"Those are your brothers and the Chipettes. The doctor said you got amnesia from the car accident you were in. That means you might not remember them. See if you can recognize them, Simon!" Dave explained letting Simon look back at the five chipmunks on the bed. Simon looked at all of them carefully, and was able to recognize all, except for one of them.
"Well, I recognize Alvin because he has the yellow A on his sweater, and he's always driving Dave insane!" Simon said earning a giggle from everyone, including Alvin. Simon looked at Brittany and said: "You're Brittany, because you like fashion, you argue with Alvin, and you consider yourself to be pretty." Brittany and Alvin got wide eyed as they looked at each other, then back at Simon and replied at the same time: "We don't argue! Hey, stop repeating me! I told you to stop! Stop it! Ah nuts, we ARE arguing!" Everyone laughed at the silly, short argument between Alvin and Brittany. Simon then turned his attention to Jeanette and said: "You are Jeanette. You like the colors purple and blue, you like science, you hang out with me, and you are kind." Jeanette nodded her head and replied: "I know. Thank you Simon." Simon then turned to the last Chipette and said: "You're Eleanor. You like to cook, play sports, and can stand up for yourself." Eleanor giggled as she responded: "Yes, I do. Thank you Simon."
Now was the moment of truth. Simon finally looked over at Theodore, but he didn't look at him the same way he did to the others. He actually looked at his little brother like he was someone new. Silence followed as Theodore asked his brother: "Simon, do you remember me? It's me, Theodore. You were helping me study at the library before. Do you remember anything about me?" There was a pause as Simon looked away and thought hard about how to answer Theodore. Simon tried to come up with something about Theodore, even if it was just one thing about him. Unfortunately, no matter how hard Simon tried to think of something, nothing came to his mind.
Simon looked at Theodore with the same sad, guilty, and sympathetic look he had given Dave, except this time, it was more intense. "I-I'm sorry, but I can't remember anything. I'm trying to remember, I really am! But my mind can't think of anything. It's hard for me just to say your name. I'm so sorry buddy. I'm so very sorry!" Simon said with tears running down his face. Simon hated to say those words, but he had to be honest. Everyone but Simon and Theodore gasped, while Dave was silent with wide eyes. This was exactly what the doctor had told him, and this was the one thing Dave was afraid of.
Theodore stood still, and then looked at Simon with tears also running down his face. Theodore was heart-broken. He sniffled before saying: "I-It's true. You don't remember me!" Theodore then put his paws to his face, and cried.
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