Chapter 17: Simon's Memory and Idea
"Yes!" Theodore yelled with enthusiasm, as his siblings told him congratulations, and gave him a hug. Everyone was so happy that Theodore passed his classes.
"Way to go, Theodore!" Alvin said after giving his little brother a hug.
"Congratulations, Theodore. I knew you could do it, little buddy!" Simon also commented hugging his brother.
"I'm so proud of you, Theodore!" Dave added before letting Theodore climb up his shirt and giving him a hug. Once Theodore hugged Dave, and was put back on the couch, Dave said: "Well, now that you all have your final grades and you all passed. I say this event calls for a celebration!" All six chipmunks jumped in the air yelling with cheer.
"Also, since Theodore just got his grades, I say that Theodore picks the celebration. We'll do whatever he wants to do," Dave said as everyone smiled and turned their attention to Theodore. The green sweater wearing chipmunk though for a minute and then said: "How about we order pizza and hang out."
"You got it, Theodore!" Dave agreed as he went into the kitchen to go order the pizza. Meanwhile, all of the Chipmunks and Chipettes wanted to have fun. They played some more games, talked, just spent some more quality time together. However, Simon was a little nervous about the appointment tomorrow. What if his memory wasn't improving? He only felt like he had made a little bit different since the accident. Plus, it had only been a week since he had saved Theodore. Hopefully the appointment would turn out okay.
For the rest of the night, everyone had a good time, and then went to bed afterwards so they could wake up and wouldn't be late for their appointment. When they arrived at the hospital, it took a while before Simon and Dave went into the examining room to talk to the doctor.
Simon told the doctor everything that he and Theodore had been through since the car accident. While the doctor found some of the information that Simon shared with him to be funny, happy, and interesting, he was getting a little concerned about Simon's memory and whether it was improving or not. Then again, it had only been one week.
Simon was released from the hospital, slightly saddened by the fact that he couldn't seem remember Theodore. They certainly were buddies, but they just didn't seem to have that same brotherly/friendship bond like they had before. Simon realized that they would have to do something special. Something that both he and Theodore would remember. However, that was easier said than done. Simon tried to think of something worthwhile. An activity that could only be done at home, and was a once in a lifetime experience. Then, that's when an idea came to Simon; camping indoors. Most of the time, people camped outside, but it was truly different and unique to camp indoors. That sounded perfect!
After everyone was home, Dave went to his room while the Chipmunks and the Chipettes sat and watch TV. Simon however, waited a little while before going into Dave's bedroom. Simon jumped up on the bed as Dave turned to face him.
"Don't worry, Simon. Your memory will come back," Dave told the bespectacled chipmunk, thinking Simon was upset about the appointment.
"I know, Dave. However, I was thinking about that and I wanted to do something special with Theodore; something unique!" Simon explained. Dave nodded his head, understanding what Simon meant. Dave knew Simon really wanted to try and bond with Theodore to help improve his memory.
"I understand. Is there anything you had in mind that you wanted to do?" Dave asked his son. Simon nodded his head and replied: "I was thinking about camping with Theodore, but have the camping be indoors. That is, if that's alright with you, Dave!" Simon explained wanting Dave to understand that he was getting his permission first. Dave thought about the idea for a minute.
"An indoor camping trip… That sounds like a good idea, Simon! I'll make some popcorn, and let you and Theodore hang out on your own. That way you two can have some more bonding time, and I'll even let the others know so they can give you some space," Dave replied. Simon smiled after hearing that Dave agreed with his idea.
"Thank you, Dave. Theodore and I will pitch the tent, and figure out what else we want to do!" Simon said before thinking of another question to ask Dave.
"Dave, for the tent, is it okay if we make the tent out of bed sheets and some other items? We promise we'll be careful!" Simon asked his adoptive father. Dave smiled and responded: "Sure. There are some old bed sheets at the top of your bedroom closet, and there should be some rope in the kitchen cupboards. Let's go tell the others!"
With everything taken care of, Dave and Simon went downstairs to tell everyone about Simon and Theodore's indoor camping plan.
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