Author's Note: Some of you are probably thinking that the story has slowed down now that Dave is awake and Alvin is no longer in a dark place. Well the good news is you won't have to wait to much longer for the story to get you back to the edge of your seat! In just a few Chapter's there will be a BIG surprise! No I have not been working with someone on the BIG surprise and this time there will be no hints! You will just have to wait and see! ;)

Chapter 21

Dave's Back

It is now later in the morning. Back at the hospital

Tracie: Good Morning Dave! I am your physical therapist Tracie!

Dave: Good Morning Tracie.

Tracie: Ok let's get you out of bed and into this wheelchair then we will take you to the physical therapy room and see what you can do.

Dave: Ok sounds good. Dave pulls the sheets off himself and slowly swings to the edge of the bed. Tracie helps him into the wheelchair.

Tracie: I think you will make a quick recovery Dave. That was your first test and you did very well!

Dave: All I did was get out of bed.

Tracie: But not everyone can do that after an accident like yours. She says smiling.

Dave is now in the Physical Therapy room.

Tracie: Ok Dave hang onto these bars and walk to the end then turn around and walk back.

Dave: Sounds easy enough.

Tracie: It's easier said than done Dave. Trust me.

Dave grabs onto the bars and pulls himself up.

Tracie: Ok start walking.

Dave puts his right foot out and puts some weight on it. Then moves his left foot forward. He keeps doing this.

He makes it to the end of the bars.

Dave: I see what you mean. Just this short distance is exhausting.

Tracie: Yes, it is and you still have to walk back.

Dave starts to walk back.

Tracie: Loosen your grip on the bars and put more weight on your feet.

Dave does this he takes a few steps then falls.

Tracie walks over to him.

Tracie: Ok Dave get up you need to finish this.

Dave: I am just so tired.

Tracie: Well you are just a few feet from your chair so the sooner you walk back to it the sooner we can be done. Afterward, you can go and see your boys.

Dave: Ok Tracie.

Dave pulls himself up and starts again. He makes it back to his chair.

Dave: That took a lot out of me.

Tracie: Well I will take you back to your room and you can rest. Your boys won't be here until later today so you will have plenty of time to rest.

Dave: Ok

Tracie takes Dave back to his room. Dave is able to get back in bed on his own he quickly falls asleep.

Shaun: Tracie.

Tracie: Yes, Shaun.

Shaun: How did Dave do?

Tracie: A lot better than any of us expected. I see no reason why he can't be discharged today.

Shaun: That's wonderful news!

Tracie: Yes, it is. He won't need much time with me. I think by the end of the week that he will be able to go back to his own home.

Shaun: Wonderful!

Back at the hotel.

Alvin is the first to wake up.

Alvin: Dave will finally be back here with us. It almost seems like a dream.

Alvin gets out of bed, goes out to the living area, sits on the couch, and plays on his phone.

Simon is the next to wake up.

Simon: Oh, you're already up Alvin?

Alvin: Yeah I just got up.

Then Theodore comes out.

Theodore: Morning!

Alvin laughs.

Alvin: It's 12:30 Theodore.

Theodore: Oh good we can have lunch!

Simon: You are always ready to eat aren't you Theodore?

Theodore: Yep!

They all laugh.

Alvin: Well let's head down to lunch. I will have someone come up and clean while we are out so everything is nice for Dave.

Simon: Good idea Alvin.

The Chipmunks head downstairs.

Simon and Theodore head to the dining room while Alvin stops and talks to the Owner.

Owner: What can we do for you, Alvin?

Alvin: Dave is coming to stay with us and we were hoping someone could go up and clean the rooms and change the sheets.

Owner: Of course I will send someone up right away! I am glad to hear Dave is getting to leave the hospital.

Alvin: So are we! He says smiling.

Alvin then heads to meet his brothers in the dining room.

Simon: Get everything taken care of?

Alvin: Yep! They are going to go clean the room now.

Theodore: Great! I can't wait for Dave to see where we are staying!

Alvin: I will just be happy to have Dave back with us.

Simon: We all will Alvin. He says as he puts his hand on his shoulder.

Alvin: Ok let's order! This is our last meal with just the 3 of us.

Just then the waiter walks in.

Theodore: I will have Chicken Fried Steak

Simon: I will have 2 hot dogs with a side of French Fries

Alvin: I would like 3 tacos.

Waiter: I will be back shortly with your food.

A few minutes later the Waiter brings the food out.

Theodore: The food is great just like it always is!

About 15 minutes have passed.

Alvin: Well I guess if we are all done let's go get Dave.

Simon: Sounds good to me. How about you Theodore?

Theodore: It sounds great to me!

Alvin: Ok let's get going then!

The Chipmunks walk outside to the Shuttle.

Driver: Where to?

Alvin: Hospital Please.

Driver: Ok

Before too long they are back at the hospital.

Alvin: Can you wait here we will be right back.

Driver: Yes, I can wait.

The Chipmunks then make their way to the floor that Dave is on.

Betty: Dave will be glad to see you. He can't wait to get out of here. She says laughing.

Theodore: We can't wait for him to be with us! He says smiling.

Betty: He will be ready soon he is getting dressed.

Alvin: With what?

Betty: The crews that cleared the wreckage brought in Dave's suitcase.

Simon: Well that was nice of them.

Betty: Yes, it was.

Shaun: Alvin can I see you for a moment?

Alvin: Sure.

Alvin walks over to Shaun.

Shaun: This is Tracie Dave's Physical Therapist.

Tracie: Nice to meet you, Alvin! She says with a smile on her face.

Alvin: Nice to meet you too.

Tracie: Dave will need to come in every morning for his sessions but that will be it. After this week he will be able to go back home.

Alvin: That's great news!

Shaun: If you boys would like to take Dave now you can. He should be ready by now.

Alvin motions for Simon and Theodore to come over.

Shaun: Dave will use forearm crutches to get around for the most part. If he feels like he can put weight on his feet and walk let him.

Alvin: Ok.

Just then Dave walks out of his room on his crutches.

Betty: Boy you really are ready to get out of here. She says chuckling.

Dave: I just want to be back with my boys.

Theodore: And we want to be back with you Dave!

Alvin: Ok let's get going guys.

Dave: How are we going to get to the hotel?

Alvin: You'll see. He says with a smirk on his face.

The Chipmunks and Dave walk out to the shuttle.

Dave: A shuttle?

Simon: Yep! That's how we have been getting everywhere.

Driver: Back to the hotel?

Alvin: Yes.

They then make their way back to the hotel.

Alvin: Ok were here.

The Chipmunks help Dave out of the shuttle. They then make their way inside.

Owner: It is so nice to finally meet you, Dave! I am the Owner of this hotel! She says with a smile on her face.

Dave: Nice to meet you too.

Owner: If you need anything at all just let us know!

Dave: Thanks!

Alvin: Theodore take Dave to the elevator. Me and Simon will take the stairs.

Theodore: Ok! Let's go, Dave!

Theodore and Dave head to the elevator while Alvin and Simon take the stairs.

Alvin: Simon thanks for not giving up on me after all the things that I have done. Drinking, hiding things, etc.

Simon: You're my brother Alvin. I will never give up on you!

Alvin puts his arm around Simon.

Alvin: Thanks. I can only hope Dave will feel the same way.

Simon: It's Dave. He will understand. Theodore and I will stand behind you.

Alvin and Simon reach the top of the stairs and stand by the elevator.

Alvin: Thanks, Simon.

Alvin then kisses Simon.

Alvin: I love you.

Before Simon can even respond the Elevator door opens.

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