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The story opens up by introducing the main character of the story, Catherine, who is twelve years old, and her autistic brother David, who is eight years old. Catherine has rules that she gives David to follow because he often doesn't understand appropriate behavior. Catherine and David are getting ready to go to David's occupational therapy appointment when Catherine see moving trucks across the street at their neighbor's house. Catherine decides to ask the moving guys when the new neighbors are moving in, and David follows her. Catherine reminds David of her rule to always say "hi" back when someone says it to you. When the movers do not say "hi" back to Catherine, David yells out the rule to the men, which embarrasses Catherine. The first chapter of the story highlights how Catherine feels about having an autistic brother, and how difficult it can be for her.