this well.
- It's all about slow roasting.
It takes longer.
But when it comes to flavor, why rush?
Well, I'm impressed.
- I've been seeing your photos.
- Yeah, it's going really great.
How about you, how's your job?
Great. Loving it.
How do you think it's going?
Terrible. They're not even sniffing
each other.
Alvin. Dave said that...
Dave needs a little help
from the love doctor.
And his assistant.
Get back here.
You know, this is nice.
Just two friends having dinner.
Hanging out.
No pressure. Nothing weird.
My stereo does that all the time.
It's like it has a mind of its own.
You were saying?
Oh, nothing. I was just a little nervous
about coming over here.
I wasn't sure if you thought
this was a date or something.
A date? No.
The wiring in my unit is shot.
You should get an electrician
to fix that.
I don't need anyone
to fix anything for me.
Okay.
Could you excuse me for a moment?
I'm gonna go check the fuse box.
Hey.
Look, I know what you guys
are up to. Alvin.
- Breath check.
- Where's Al...?
Dave, are you okay?
Everything's fine.
Why did you do that?
I was just trying to help, Dave.
You have garlic breath.
Well, stop helping.
You're ruining everything.
I think I got something in my eye.
Here. Let me see.
Yeah. It looks really irritated.
It's so red. What happened?
What was that?
Oh, I thought I saw a rat.
- A rat?
- Probably nothing.
Here, let's finish eating, huh?
Tomorrow, I'm gonna call
the exterminator.
- What?
- Claire.
Dave? Dave?
- Tell her she completes you.
- What are you doing?
- You got it, Dave.
- Dave.
Dave, let go.
I'm sorry, Claire. It's just...
I lost my job, Claire.
And I guess I just needed a hug.
Well, why didn't you just say so?
Tell me what happened.
Well, this is gonna sound
really strange.
No games. No fooling around.
- The truth?
- Please, I'm begging you.
My life is being sabotaged
by talking chipmunks.
- You know what?
- I'm not crazy, I swear.
You haven't changed at all.
Wait. Claire. Don't go. I can explain.
Chipmunks.
You should've kissed her, Dave.
She wanted you.
Alvin, you're not helping.
Don't give up, Dave.
Go away. Leave me alone.
Dave, would you like a cookie?
I said, leave me alone.
Is it me, or was he a little mad?
I wonder, is Dave mad? Yes.
He really did have garlic breath.
Yeah, well-played, guys.
Idea.
Who has cab fare?
Cab fare?
We don't even have pockets.
Dear fellas, I'm sorry,
but this isn't really working out.
I don't know what made me think
I could handle you guys...
... when I can barely manage
my own life.
You should go back to your real home
in the forest.
That's what's best for all of us.
I'm sorry it has to be this way, but...
Guys?
Simon, Theodore?
Guys?
Alvin?
Alvin!
Simon?
Theodore?
Alvin?
Alvin.
Hello?
Hello?
Kids.
Christmas, Christmastime is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We can't hardly stand the wait
Please, Christmas, don't be late
Welcome to Jett Records.
Okay. New rule.
No going out after 9.
And not at all unless
I know where you're going.
Were you worried about us, Dave?
No. I just need to know, that's all.
Wait. If you're not worried,
then why do you need to know?
I need to know, okay?
Alvin.
Oh, sorry about that. Yeah.
- Sorry.
- Kids, huh?
They keep you on your toes.
Do you have any?
Three boys.
Well, some days
are better than others.
And some days
you just wanna close them in a box...
...leave the box in the park
and run away, you know?
Quick, hide.
Guys, what's all this?
Toaster waffles.
You know, I can't afford
all these toaster waffles.
- What?
- Well, in case you didn't notice...
...I don't have a job anymo...
My song?
- All right.
- Yeah.
- Hello?
- Hey, Dave.
Hey, how's my favorite songwriter?
- Ian?
- Tell me you've heard the song.
Yeah. I'm listening to it right now.
How did you...? When did...?
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