Chapter 5: Trying to Remember
As Theodore cried, Alvin and Eleanor instantly hugged him to help make him feel better. Simon looked down, and then at Dave. Simon sighed before saying: "I feel terrible. I didn't want to say it, but I had to tell the truth. I just feel bad that I made him cry. I didn't mean to upset him!" Once Theodore stopped crying, Dave replied: "Simon, it's not your fault. The doctor warned us that something like this could happen, and it has. He said the best thing you can do is to hang out with Theodore, and start bonding with him again. The more you bond with Theodore, the better your memory could get! We just have to be patient, and support each other. There's still a sliver of hope."
Everyone nodded their heads, understanding what Dave said. He was right, they couldn't give up now! It would just take time to see if Simon's memory improved or not. Soon, it was time to leave, and Dave, Alvin, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor all walked out of the door. "Goodbye Simon! We'll see you later!" they all said, bidding him goodnight. "Goodnight! I'll see you soon!" Simon replied, waving goodbye. Dave and the five chipmunks walked back out into the car, and as Alvin sat down with Theodore and the Chipettes, he said: "At least he didn't call us squirrels." Everyone giggled at that comment.
The night was rough for everyone, especially Theodore. He would now have to treat his own brother like a new best friend! Theodore never imagined something like this happening to him and his brother. Simon and him were always close. But until his memory came back, he would just have to do things that him and Simon always did before. He would have to help re-build their bond of friendship. Thinking back to how Simon had responded before, Theodore did realize something; even though he couldn't remember him, Simon didn't like making Theodore cry, and he especially tried to get him to understand that he didn't want to hurt him emotionally. Simon was still the kind, polite, caring brother that Theodore knew. Plus, he had called Theodore his 'buddy'. He probably said that because he couldn't remember Theodore's name, but nevertheless, Theodore took the word 'buddy' as a compliment.
About four days later, Simon's head cast and bandages were taken off, and his head was completely healed. After showering, and getting his head all checked out for anything else, Simon was released from the hospital on Tuesday. Dave picked Simon up, and drove the two back home. Simon looked at Dave and said: "Dave, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't my buddy who I can't remember have a final yesterday?" Dave smiled happy that Simon was able to still remember events, and replied: "Yes. Theodore had his final yesterday, and should get the results back in about less than a week. Hopefully by Friday or Saturday the results should come." Dave continued to drive, and soon they arrived back at the house. Dave then thought of something, and turned to Simon.
"Simon, just to let you know, you may call your brother your buddy whenever you want. But I just want to remind you, his name is Theodore." Simon smiled and said: "Thanks for the reminder, Dave. I think I just need to start memorizing his name again. Perhaps I can think of Theodore Roosevelt. That might help me remember my brother's name!" Dave nodded, and replied: "Whatever helps you to remember his name, just do your best!" The two family members then walked into the house, and Simon ran over to the couch where his brothers and the Chipettes were sitting.
"Hi everyone, I'm back and my injury is all better!" Simon said greeting the other chipmunks. Alvin, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor faced Simon and grinned with cheer. In less than a second, everyone cried out "Simon!" happily, and ended up dog piled on him, trying to give their fellow chipmunk a hug. Once Simon hugged everyone, Alvin said: "It's so good to have you back, Simon." The bespectacled chipmunk smiled, and replied: "I know. I've missed all of you, including my buddy, Theodore." Everyone gasped since Simon had just said Theodore's name. "You remembered my name!" Theodore cried out with joy.
"Actually, I'm just trying to still remember your name. However, I came up with an idea, and I think it will work!" Simon explained. Simon then spent the rest of the day hanging out with his siblings. They talked about Ian, meeting the Chipettes, all the concerts they've done, getting stuck and escaping the island, Simon's alter ego Simone, everything they had been through. Lucky for everyone, Simon remembered all of the adventures and concerts that they had. Speaking of Simone, Simon was just grateful that he didn't turn into his alter ego again. Who knows how everyone would have reacted had that happened a second time!
Dave called them down for dinner sometime later on, and they had a wonderful meal of pasta, garlic bread, and fruit. After dinner, they cleaned up, and went to do their own activities. Everyone watched TV, but Simon wanted to be alone. He went up to the bedroom he had shared with his brother and the Chipettes, and looked around. Every object was familiar to Simon, from the pictures on the walls to the sheets on his bed; there was nothing that Simon didn't remember. That is except for Theodore. Simon felt the same heart acing feeling when he had to tell his little brother that he could remember him. There had to be a way for Simon to get to know Theodore more. It's not like the chipmunk was someone he had just met in one of this classes. No, Theodore was more than that. He was a brother and a best friend. No matter what it took, Simon promised himself that he would try to re-connect his friendship with Theodore.
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