Meeting the Orphans

So, as I said, Leo had been on probation for some reason that the author has yet to reveal this far into the book. Leo's mom has taken Leo's actions as just unexcusable and unforgivable. She looks down upon Leo and expects so much more from him, just because Leo's brother Steve, was absolutely perfect. To try to make up for his illegal wrongdoings, Leo's mother makes him do chore-like tasks for her. After Leo and his parents go out to breakfast at their nomal diner that their friend Cleo works at, Leo's mother reads off a list of things that Leo needs to do for her. She considers these "things" hours of community service to her for Leo's bad acts. Although the list is long, the main focus of Leo's day is to meet the brother and sister pair who have been brought to the city's orphanage. They are rude, runaways, that have been in numerous different foster homes. Starla and Niles are the brother and sister orphans. Their attitudes and personalities are harsh and rough, with little to no kindness or happiness in them. Leo is assigned to help them get to know the high school that they will attend with Leo better and to give them advice as to how to get along in the city and with other kids. Leo only wants to help them have the best time they can, without making mistakes like Leo has. At first, Starla and Niles resent Leo, and don't want his help, but after Leo admits the Sisters at the orphanage can be quite violent, Starla convinces Niles to give in to Leo's plea and lets Leo help them. The orphan's attitudes become a little more refreshing and polite, and here is where Leo begins his first friendship to start the formation of the becoming tight knit group he will have for life.