THE YOUNG SOPRANOS PART 4--IV (CONTINUED)
THE
YOUNG SOPRANOS
PART 4--IV
BY
J. BECK
2024
. . .
(CONTINUED)
IV
After A.J. & Vito finished their meals at "Little Napoli's" in HELL'S KITCHEN Vito disappeared with their Hostess Venus & A.J. strolled out the back door to find George Pagnilieri sitting in the garden reading & drinking an Espresso:
"Welcome Back Home my Young Soprano & Congratulations to you & your new bride!" George attempted to stand to greet A.J. who placed his left hand on George's shoulder while extending a hand-shake to his elder & mentor.
"Thank-You. But I'd like to tell you I'm happy to be back George?! But after being in Italy & the balmy Caribbean? Jersey City seems hardly a fair exchange!--So Tell me "GEO"--What have I missed during my absence?!"
George half laughs as he removes his dark sunglasses & clasping his hands.
"You haven't heard?!" (Heard What?!)
"Well between you & your younger cousin Bobby "Baleno" Baccalieri have set both shores of the river on fire!" (How So Geo?)
Firstly you know Jerry Basale is blaming you for his cousin Romeo Basale's murder?! (Yea?) He is Hell Bent on getting his revenge!" (That's to be expected.)
"Yes. Bur he believes you are responsible?! (What do you think George?) It doesn't fucking matter what I think Anthony!"
"Exactly George! Just like it doesn't matter what I say? I would be an absolute Fool to admit it if I had & What else would anyone expect but for me to deny it?!" (Yes. I suppose you are right about that.)
"So--What did Bobby do while I was away?!"
George shakes his head as he reaches inside his jacket pocket to offer A.J. a small Cuban cigeretto ciagar
"Apparently Bobby Boy is more the Bad-Ass" like his late Grandfather "The Terminator" then his deceased Dad?! (REALLY?!)
"YES. REALLY.--He walked in & pulled a gun on Larry & Albert Barese in their office at the ALBATROSS Social Club." (OK?!)
"The story goes to Bobby hooked his buddy Duck up w/Tony Black to buy some drugs. But the deal went bad when Tony suspected that the drugs were stolen. Somehow he identified the wrapping & informed Larry & Albert who ceased & bound him to rough him up to find out where this Duck kid got drugs." (AND?!)
"Apparently Duck didn't say but took out the punishment until Bobby entered the office to find his friend being mistreated. So he draws his shiny chrome Colt45 & aims it in Larry-Boy's face. Demanding they release Duck because he is a "Made-Man". But the kicker is Bobby told them that he wasn't a Made-Man & he wasn't required to play by the Mob Rules & He was going to start shooting if they refused to release his friend! Starting w/Larry-Boy!"
A.J. half chuckles as he listened to Geo's amazing story. "How did it End?!"
"Larry could see the Writing on the Wall & released the kid. But he attempted to cease the drugs & Bobby refused insisting they were leaving with everything they came with!"
"Yea! Ole Bobby does sound like a Bad-Ass!" A.J. smiled.
"Yes--Perhaps So Anthony?! But now Bobby has given Larry & Jerry good reason to extract their revenge for Romeo's murder by putting a Contract out on Bobby legitimately since he isn't Made & He is your cousin as Romeo was Jerry's. (I See!)
"So I suggest you have him Made immediately if possible & if you want any chance of derailing Larry & Jerry's intentions of whacking him. That is if you want him to be Made?!"
A.J. doesn't answer George either way. "Is there anything else?!"
"YES. Just a couple more things." (A couple more?)
"Yes Larry & Jerry have been seeking to raise a consensus up against you amongst the Families in New Jersey & New York while you were away!" (That's to be expected considering the current climate & circumstances)
"That doesn't Alarm you Anthony?!" George asked half-surprised.
"NO. Not in the least George!--As you told me during our first meeting after my father's murder that War isn't always the worse option. This consensus will require individuals to declare their loyalties & it will just make it that much easier to sort the goats & the sheep as we lead them to slaughter & elimination!"
"You learn well my Young Soprano!" George shakes his head.
"You said there were a couple more things? What else is on your mind George?!"
"Well this is sorta awkward Anthony but I'd like your permission to invite your older sister to accompany me during a visit & 4 day stay in Key West next week?!" (Yea?!)
"Yes. I don't know if you are aware but I have taken her out on a dinner date or two after meeting her at Corrado's Funeral."
"That's all news to me Geo--She's never mentioned it. But she wouldn't! Our personal lives are our own personal & private business. I appreciate that you have respectfully asked me." (It's part of our Code)
"I understand George & I have no issue with it either way. I would only suggest that you don't let Meadow know you asked me first before her! If you have learnt anything about her yet you must know she will not like it! & She will feel her agency has been marginalized & disrespected!"
"Thank-you Anthony for that & your wise counsel!" (Yea--Sure Geo! Good Luck with her! She can be a Hand-Full!" A.J. laughed.
"Alright!--Is that it then?!" George stands up w/A.J. while hanging his head.
"Yes. One more thing?!--How about a quick game of Bocci-Ball in the back alley before you go Young fella?! (Sure Geo!--I'm Game!)
. . .
(To Be Continued)
A.J. & GEORGE'S
FIRST MEETING:
THE YOUNG SOPRANOS XXXVI (CONTINUED)
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