A bullied high school student chosen as Bobby's assignment. Initially transformed by Bobby's guidance, Lenny becomes arrogant and alienates his friends. He faces a fatal car race mirroring Bobby's death, is saved by Bobby's intervention, and learns to value his true friendships.
Bobby discovers that the student he must guide is his biological son.
Emily tells Bobby that Lenny is his son after Bobby reveals himself to her.
Emily is Lenny's mother and the person who reveals his biological relationship with Bobby.
The plot identifies Emily as Lenny's mother, and she explains Lenny's connection to Bobby.
Joe occupies the established paternal role in Lenny's family despite the later biological revelation.
The character background identifies Joe as Lenny's father, while the plot reveals Bobby as Lenny's biological father.
Gallo is Lenny's principal school tormentor and final physical antagonist.
Gallo constantly torments Lenny and later challenges him to a fatal game of chicken at the quarry.
McIntyre contributes to the bullying that motivates Bobby's intervention.
McIntyre picks on Lenny alongside Gallo, and Bobby helps Lenny deal with both bullies.
Lenny pursues Sharon after Bobby transforms his social image.
Bobby helps Lenny win Sharon's affection, identifying Sharon as the girl Lenny wants to impress.
Melissa represents Lenny's neglected but genuine friendship.
Melissa is Lenny's longtime friend, but he drifts away from her after adopting Bobby's rebellious lifestyle.
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