Day 239

Dr. Sullivan reviewed Simon’s X-rays with Dave and the Chipmunks and explained the procedure that would be done in the operation.  He hoped that by operating on Simon, he could personally see what could be causing Simon’s nerve problem and fix it. 

“Now that I’ve explained the surgery and risks involved, are you sure you want to go through with this?”

“I’m sure, Dr. Sullivan,” Simon responded gravely.  “This could be my only chance.”

“Great.  I’ll go tell the nurses to prep for surgery.”  He gave Dave some paperwork to sign and showed them the waiting room where they could stay until Simon’s surgery was over.

“Bye, Simon,” Theodore said with a hug.

“Bye, Theodore.”

Alvin walked up next.  “Take care, little brother.  I better see you walking out of bed.”

Simon couldn’t help but smile.  “Thanks, I’ll see what I can do.”

“We’ll be waiting for you,” Dave said, kissing Simon’s forehead.

Simon waved at them all until he saw them leave the hall and a nurse take their place.

Alvin had enough foresight to grab his Nintendo, a deck of cards, and his magazine collection that featured articles of himself.  These kept him preoccupied for an hour or so.  When he wasn’t playing cards with Alvin or reading the magazines provided by the hospital, Theodore was eating.  It didn’t take him long before he ate all the snacks he brought plus two more from the snack machine. 

“I eat when I’m nervous,” Theodore meekly explained after Alvin had asked him about it.

“There’s nothing to be nervous about.  Simon will be fine.”  Alvin tried to make himself sound more confident than he felt.