Author's Note: I wanted to publish this yesterday but time got away from me. In the last Chapter I talked about a secret for Chapter 19 well here is party of the secret! I have been working on ideas with someone! But who and how to the ideas work in to the story? You will just have to see! Even the person I have been working with has no idea how they are worked in! ;)

Chapter 18

Opening Up

Alvin has made his way to the roof of the hospital. Simon has also made his way to the roof.

Simon: Ok Alvin I hate to be the bad guy but neither one of us is leaving this roof till I find out what is wrong with you!

Alvin: Nothing is wrong with me Simon!

Simon: Alvin you are suppressing your emotions you can't do that it's not healthy!

Alvin: Who said I was suppressing my emotions!

Simon: My friend Jake who is studying to be a psychiatrist.

Alvin: Great now you think I need a psychiatrist!

Simon: No but I had to talk to someone. You won't talk. Now are you going to tell me what's wrong or do we have to stand up here all day?

Alvin: Simon nothing is wrong with me! I am going to be this way the rest of my life! I'm not a kid anymore I am an adult. Dave left me in charge! He says pointing to himself. That means I am responsible for you and Theodore along with anything else Dave did! I can never be a kid again Simon! He says while hitting the railing along the roof.

Simon: Alvin, Theodore and I are here to help you don't have to do this alone.

Alvin: Why should both of you stop being kids! It should be me who makes the sacrifice since I am the oldest!

Simon: No one said we had to stop being kids Alvin. If Dave wakes up he will take over everything just like he used to.

Alvin: Simon.

Simon: Yes, Alvin?

Alvin: I'm sorry for being a jerk. Those shots made me let loose a little with my emotions and I am sorry for that.

Simon: Alvin I still don't understand why you did what you did but at least I know what's going on in your head now. Come on let's go check on Theodore.

Alvin: Simon could you leave me alone for a little bit and apologize to Theodore for me?

Simon put his hand on Alvin's shoulder.

Simon: Sure Alvin.

Simon goes back down to check on Theodore.

Theodore: Simon is Alvin ok?

Simon: Yes, I think Alvin is going to be alright now. He wanted me to tell you he is sorry for how he snapped.

Theodore: Where is he and why did he not tell me himself?

Simon: He is on the roof. He just needs some time to himself. I am sure he will tell you himself when he comes back down.

Theodore: What did he say?

Simon: Well to sum up what went on. Alvin thinks he has to do everything Dave use to do and he feels like he can no longer be a kid.

Theodore: Poor Alvin!

Simon: Theodore we will need to be as supportive as we can to Alvin.

Theodore: I understand.

Back on the roof.

Alvin thinking to himself:

It does feel better to open up but if Dave does not wake up I still have to be in charge. I won't let Simon and Theodore take on this burden. They have their whole lives ahead of them and I won't let this hold them back. I guess I should head back down.

Alvin heads back down to the waiting area.

Theodore: Hey Alvin! He runs over and gives Alvin a hug.

Alvin: Hey Theodore. Listen I'm sorry that I…

Theodore: I know Alvin. It's ok I know you have been under a lot of stress.

Alvin hugs Theodore back.

Alvin: Thanks for understanding Theodore.

Just then Betty comes over.

Betty: Alvin can I speak to you for a moment.

Alvin: Sure Betty.

Alvin and Betty step off to the side.

Betty: Alvin the surgery is nearly over there is good news and bad news.

Alvin: Well give me the bad news first.

Betty: Dave's spinal cord was damaged in the accident however it should heal on its own but Dave will need some physical therapy.

Alvin: Ok what's the good news?

Betty: Surgery went better and quicker than we hoped. Dave should make a full recovery. However, we still don't know when he will wake up.

Alvin: Ok thanks, Betty. I would like to be the one to see Dave first then possibly my brothers.

Betty: I understand. Dave will look a lot better than the last time you saw him.

Alvin: Just let me know when I can see him.

Betty: Ok it should be soon.

Alvin goes back to Simon and Theodore.

Simon: What did Betty say?

Alvin sits down between Simon and Theodore and puts his arms around both of them.

Alvin: Dave's spinal cord was damaged in the accident but it should heal on its own but Dave will need some physical therapy. But the surgery went better than they hoped. Dave should make a full recovery. However, they still don't know when he will wake up.

Theodore: Will we be able to see him?

Alvin: I don't know yet. Betty will let me know when they are done with Dave.

About 45 minutes have passed and Betty returns.

Betty: Alvin will you come with me, please?

Alvin: Ok.

Betty takes Alvin to Dave's room. Betty opens the door. Alvin walks in and sees that Betty was right. Dave does look a lot better than the last time. He almost looks like he is just sleeping.

Alvin: Betty could I ask a favor?

Betty: Sure what is it, Alvin?

Alvin: Could you get my brothers and bring them here in 2 minutes? I would like a moment alone with Dave.

Betty: Of course Alvin! She says with a smile on her face.

Betty leaves the room and leaves Alvin with Dave.

Alvin: Dave I am going to let Simon and Theodore see you. But I wanted you to know that I took care of the business deal for you. I am still taking care of Simon and Theodore and I will also keep doing your work. I won't let Simon or Theodore give up their childhood just because I am having a hard time being an adult. You left me in charge so all of your responsibilities are mine and mine alone.

Betty: Simon and Theodore Alvin would like to see you.

Simon and Theodore follow Betty to Dave's room.

Alvin: Come on in guys.

Simon and Theodore walk over to Alvin.

Theodore: He looks really banged up.

Alvin: He was much much worse before. That's why I would not let you see him. It was almost too much for me to take so I knew it would be difficult for you and Simon to see.

Simon: Thanks, Alvin. I knew you had to have a good reason.

Betty: Sorry boys but he needs his rest. You can come back another time.

Alvin: Ok thanks, Betty. Come on guys lets go back to the hotel.

Simon and Theodore: Ok.

Alvin calls the shuttle and before too long they are back in their suite.

Theodore: I'm hungry.

Alvin and Simon laugh.

Simon: It won't be too long till dinner.

Theodore: Ok I guess I will go watch TV in my room.

Theodore goes to his room and shuts the door.

Alvin: Simon I still feel like I need to be the one to do everything Dave did.

Simon: But Alvin…

Alvin puts his finger over Simon's mouth.

Alvin: However, I could use your help tonight after dinner.

Simon: With what?

Alvin: Stress relief. He says winking.

Simon: Stress relief? Ohhhh now I know what you want.

Alvin: It's what both of us want. He says winking.

Simon: I am glad you are starting to get back to your old self Alvin. Theodore and I were starting to get worried.

Alvin: It is my job to worry Simon, not yours. Well, I am going to go take a nap. Let me know when you and Theodore are ready for dinner.

Simon: Ok Alvin.

Alvin goes to his room and starts to go to sleep.

Author's Note: As always let me know what you think! I really appreciate all the reviews and messages I get about this story! :)