From the day Leo heard the truth about Mrs. Clark, it keeps him up all night. He pictured how Nadine felt that night. If his parents jilted him, he would be crushed and lonely. So, Leo decided to help his friend. If he is going to do it, he will need some research.

"Dad?"

"Yes, Leo?"

"What would you do if you are- I mean- know an orphan?" Tod looked up at his son with a curious look.

"What is this about?"

"You know how there are orphans running town."

"Yes, though some are in the orphanage, thanks to Inspector O'Connor."

"But, what if you know an orphan who doesn't want to go to the orphanage?"

"I don't know what to say. Adoption is not allowed in Shady Brook."

"Something needs to change about it."

"You know, your mother and I thought the same. However, the only way that can happen is if the mayor knows about it." After a moment, he asked, "What made you ask that?"

Leo knows he doesn't want Nadine in trouble. He also doesn't want to break his promise to her. So, his reply was "Just curious".

After that talk with his dad, he went to the library. It was the best option because, unlike almost everyone, Leo doesn't consider O'Connor a hero of the less fortunate. He saw how brutal he acts to the orphans he sends away.

Though his research gained no success, Leo found A Little Princess. Believing that Nadine will like it, he checked the book out. He headed to Nadine's house and knocked on the door. She opened it and he slid himself right in. "What is that in your hand?" she asked.

"A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I thought you'll enjoy it."

Looking at the cover, Nadine inquired, "Are you sure?"

"Of course." Leo handed her the book.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"Why did you choose this?"

Leo wanted to say that Sara Crewe is like her. Tell him how Nadine's loneliness made him angry and sorry for her. On the other hand, he doesn't want to offend her. Even so, he said, "It's a good book."

Meanwhile, back at the Walkers' house, Tod and Gina prepare for dinner as they wait for their son's return. As he was cooking and she's setting the table, he asked, "Have you noticed how different Leo has been behaving?"

"How so?"

"Earlier today, he asked me about orphans who doesn't want to be sent to the orphanage. "

Gina faces her husband. "What did you tell him?"

"Basically how adoption is illegal here and the mayor should do something about it."

"Now that you mentioned that, I heard that the orphanage is running out of space. Aside from that, why would Leo be concerned about this?"

"He won't say. But, I think it might have something to do with the day we passed by the Clark house."