Write a summary about these paragraphs. The summary should only be 2 paragraphs. Write it in formal language and write it like a 13 year old wrote it. Also write it from my perspective like this person did that and then this person did that

The next morning, the narrator's lawyer, Mr. Shine, visited their home looking weary and downcast. Despite his appearance, the narrator's mother trusted Mr. Shine, having previously hired him to help with legal troubles involving the narrator's father. After some hints from their mother to leave the adults alone, the narrator took his fishing rod and biked to Snake Creek, where he enjoyed fishing under a bridge. Previously, he had helped a homeless woman he found there by giving her a fish, but she was gone this time. While fishing, he encountered Jasper Jr. and his friend Bull, who approached in a johnboat. Jasper Jr. playfully taunted the narrator, leading to an unexpected fight where Jasper punched him in the face. Despite the pain, the narrator chose not to retaliate, sensing Jasper's surprise at his resilience.

In this passage, the narrator reflects on an altercation with Jasper Jr., who disrespects him by spitting in his face after a confrontation. Despite feeling provoked to retaliate, the narrator holds back, understanding that his father believes fighting is not the solution unless absolutely necessary. Instead, he cleverly throws a fishing jig at Jasper Jr., snagging him and causing chaos as Jasper Jr. and Bull struggle in their boat, which ultimately capsizes due to their frantic movements. Amidst the commotion, the narrator realizes that his actions have ruined his fishing trip. When he returns home, his sister Abbey is concerned about the potential consequences of the incident, especially since their mother is angry upon seeing the narrator’s black eye. The narrator pleads with his mother not to escalate the situation by informing Dusty Muleman, understanding that the repercussions could be worse. The passage ends with the mother instructing Noah to clean up before addressing a visitor waiting in the living room, hinting at further developments related to the confrontation

In these paragraphs, a young boy named Noah describes an awkward situation where a reporter, Miles Umlatt, has come to interview him about his father, who is in trouble with the law. Noah's mother expresses her disapproval of his appearance, encouraging him to look presentable for the interview, while his sister Abbey makes a sarcastic comment about covering up his black eye. The reporter is keen to delve into sensational issues surrounding Noah's father's past behavior, including a specific incident involving animal cruelty and another involving a confrontation with a poacher named Derek Mays. Throughout the interview, Noah defends his father's actions, despite acknowledging that he sometimes goes too far in standing up for his beliefs.

After the reporter leaves, Noah learns that his sister, Abbey, is upset about their mother's troubling conversation with a lawyer regarding a potential divorce. This revelation adds emotional depth to the family's struggles as they contend with their father's legal issues and the possibility of their family's breakdown. Overall, the narrative captures the tension and complexity of family dynamics amidst turbulent circumstances.

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The following morning, the narrator's lawyer, Mr. Shine, came to their house looking very tired and sad. The narrator's mother had confidence in Mr. Shine since he had previously helped them with problems related to the narrator's father. After a few hints from their mother suggesting they leave the adults alone, the narrator decided to go fishing at Snake Creek. There, he remembered a time he had helped a homeless woman by giving her a fish, but she wasn't there this time. While fishing, he met Jasper Jr. and his friend, Bull, who made fun of him, leading to a fight where Jasper punched the narrator. Even though it hurt, the narrator didn’t fight back, surprising Jasper with his toughness.

Later, during another confrontation, Jasper disrespected the narrator again by spitting in his face, but the narrator held back as he believed his father thought fighting wasn't always the answer. Instead, he cleverly snagged Jasper with a fishing jig, causing chaos in their johnboat, which eventually tipped over. When the narrator got home, his sister Abbey noticed his black eye and was worried about their mother’s reaction. After speaking with a reporter about their father, Noah discovered his sister was upset about their mother’s discussions with a lawyer about a possible divorce. This situation brought more stress to their family as they all faced the reality of their father's legal troubles and the potential breakdown of their family.