The Orphans Series Vol. 1: The Orphans Read Online Free

back down decided it was better to leave things alone and not encourage them.
                  Shaun and Ellie looked at each other and then back at Greg. He might be a little cocky, and he might have a little crush which was probably mutual with Ellie, but he did help keep them out of further trouble.
                  Just as Shaun thought of something clever to say, Mr. Peterson appeared in the door smiling and pointing at the two of them. "Mr. Fox! Ms. Randall! Come with me! I didn't want you leaving after dismissal from detention."
                  Greg couldn't resist, and with overplayed conviction gripped Ellie's hand making her cheeks blush. "Ellie, I'm broken hearted! I had no idea you were married.... When did this happen!?"
                  Mr. Peterson shook his head at Greg. "What a surprise--Mr. Thompson is in detention. You have such conviction Greg you should use it for something useful instead of wasting your youth in here. Mr. Thompson Is it possible that you might want to continue your stay at our little Saturday detention club?"
                  Greg stood up saluting the Principal. "Sir, I wouldn't have it any other way! Every moment with you is something special to me!"
                  Mr. Peterson's eyes went dark. "Well then maybe we should make it two in a row, how does that sound?"
                  Greg gripped his chest smiling even wider. "Now, Mr. Peterson, that would be a dream, but only if you're going to be joining!"
                  The Principal was achieving new levels of aggravation. His face was growing red and it was easy to see the frustration was getting to an unmanageable and possibly unhealthy point. Mr. Peterson left the doorway he was leaning against and started slowly walking towards Greg.
                  He was a trouble maker but not an idiot. Greg took his seat sitting tall and obedient. Mr. Peterson leaned over him and seethed. "Did you want three Thompson? Just say one word...."
                  Greg thought about it looking at Ellie. "What do you think? I mean you're already hitched so what plans could I have the next three weekends? Let's make it four just to be on the safe side. It's a nice even number you know."
                  Mr. Peterson pulled out a pocket notebook and looked at Ellie, sizing the young woman up, and then back at Greg. He smiled while writing down his new detention. "I hope it worked Thompson. She's a trouble maker, so you two should get along famously."
                  Ellie retorted. "I resent that! I am not a trouble maker!" but as she turned to walk out of the room she yelled back at Greg. "I'll bring you a donut Saturday!"
                  Mr. Peterson marched back to the door and curled his finger in a follow me motion at the duo. They walked silently as they headed down the hallway to meet their further punishment. 
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                  As Shaun and Ellie waited outside the office, Mr. Peterson slid open the tan filing cabinet filled with student information and figured he'd start with the Fox kid. How hard could a biochemist be to deal with? He felt the chances of a doctor getting to leave the minute he called was probably less than good. As he didn't want to be stuck here all night waiting, he picked out the phone number and punched it into the desktop phone meticulously and with force. "He'll see how funny he thinks he is once his father arrives."
                  An automated woman's voice answered the phone. "Hello, and thank you for calling. You have reached E&T Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Please press one to continue this call in English, or para Español presione dos."
                  He wrinkled his nose at having to choose an option for English but the machine could care less about his personal feelings. He swore at the automated voice and pushed two by