The Camera pans into to a casino. The sound of slot machines is prominent over everything else along with the occasional burst of excitement from a patron winning some cash. In the back office are Donovan and Mac sitting having coffee and discussing business.

Donovan: Joe sent word last night., It's official. Your permanently Captain of the old Pappalia crew, congratulations kid.

Mac: Finally, the respect I deserve!

Donovan: You don't sound too appreciative?

Mac: Oh I am, I just feel I had it coming long ago is all.

Donovan: Yeah, I know what ya mean but this shit the Ole man is in..it could be huge.

As they are talking, a knock at the door is heard And both men look towards the door. Donovan motions for Mac to get the door. Mac goes to the door and it is a friend of theirs by the name of Joseph "Joey D'Mig" DiMiggino.

Donovan: Hey come on in Joey.

Joey and Mac sit down at the desk and Joey looks very upset. He is sweating profusely and is short of breath.

Mac: Jesus Christ, what the hell happened to you.

D'Mig: (Catching his breath) Gimme ..a minute..

Donovan: Mac, get him a drink, he looks like he could use one.

Mac: Sure, what you wanna drink Joe?

D'Mig: Rye straight up.

Mac: This is gonna be good.

D'Mig drinks his drink, all the while Donovan is studying his actions and watching his every move. Donovan is quite suspicious now of his actions and his demeanour.

Donovan: So what brings you all the way out here?

D'Mig: My guy the Assemblyman..

Donovan: Yeah, what about him? He want a bigger cut?

They all break into laughter and then D'Mig gets serious again.

D'Mig: All bullshit aside.. he told me that he has it on good word that Lou The Bat has been talkin to the feds. they nailed him for pushing "H" and the cocksucker flipped.

Mac: You sure about this?

D'Mig: Why would he lie? When he told me I ran all the way over here.

Donovan sits back and thinks for a minute. He looks at D'Mig and smiles.

Donovan: I will get word to the ole man through Joe. You go see Jimmy and tell him I want to see him. Let him know what is going on, tell him to make sure Lou doesn't go anywhere. NOBODY touches him until the Boss gives us the green light.

D'Mig: No Worries, this prick ain't going anywhere!

The scene fades to black.

Scene 2: CW Federal Prison

Soldier Nicky two times is waiting for Joe Gomezabino to be escorted to see him in the visitors room. Joe is seen being escorted in. He gets to the table and the guards leave his leg restraints on, but remove his hand cuffs. Joe rubs his wrists in relief of having them removed. He hugs Nicky and the two sit down.

Joe: What's the word Nick.

Nick: Word got back to Wayout that Lou The Bat is playing ball for the other team, and I don't mean riding the Hershey highway either!

Joe: How sure are we that he is working with them?

Nicky slides Joe a picture that was cupped in the palm of his hand. Joe looks around to be sure nobody is seeing it. He looks at the picture and sees that it is Lou sitting at a restaurant table with 2 federal agents that Joe recognized from the court room during the preliminary trial.

Joe: Sonova bitch! I thought we made it clear that none of you were to deal "H" anymore.

Nick: You don't gotta tell me Joe, I know the rules. What does the Ole Man gotta say about this.

Joe: Oh I know what he will say. He will say Lou has to go, that's what he will say.

Nick: (Pulls Joe close and begins to whisper) Joe, we been friends a long time.. let me clip the fuck. It will put me a cunt hair away from getting my wings.

Joe: That's not my call.

Nicky sits back in his chair and lets out a sigh. Joe sits there for a minute then he looks at Nicky. They look at each other for a long moment the Joe smiles and Nicky smiles. They hug each other and Nicky leaves the prison. Joe is escorted back into General Population where Jay, Totino, John, Mazzone and Merlino are all sitting at a table playing cards. Merlino is in the corner trying to explain the rules to another inmate.

Merlino: NO NO NO You fuckin retarded cocksucker.

The men break into laugher. As Merlino goes back to explaining, Joe leans over to talk to Jay.

Joe: We need to talk.

Jay: That serious?

Joe: That serious!

They both take a walk back to Joe's cell. Joe draws the curtesy curtain and turns on the water. The sit down behind the curtain and begin to whisper.

Joe: Nicky came to see me. He told me some pretty disturbing shit.

Jay: (Looking quite concerned) Go on?

Joe: Lou the Bat is a fucking rat!

Jay: Lou? Come on, the guy is old school. Why the fuck would he rat?

Joe: He was pushin "H" Jay.

Jay: (Kicks the stool over) Cocksucker!

They both look around the curtain to see if anyone is looking.

Jay: I bet that fat cocksucker has been the one giving them shit to use against us in this fucking trial. They run the fucking streets while we are kept here like fucking dogs to rot?

Joe: I don't want you to get mad. But I told Nicky to handle it.

Jay looks at Joe for a long moment then he puts his hand on Joe's shoulder.

Jay: Good. Make sure he sends a message to all the other members. Show them what we do to rats.

Fade to black.

Scene 3: Downtown Crime City Parking Lot.

Lou the bat is seen coming out of a convenience store near his home. He is about to get into his car. He hears a voice call out "Hey Lou". He turns in the direction of the voice to see Nicky two times.

Lou: (Looks around nervously) Hey, Nick, long time no see.

Nick: Yeah, it's been a long time eh Lou. What you been up to these days anyway?

Lou: Oh.. you know, a little of this and a little of that, nothing special.

Nick: Say, you been to any good movies lately? I was thinkin we should go sometime, you know, to catch up on old time, watta ya say?

Lou: (Now visibly nervous and almost shaking) Yeah sure Nicky, I'll call you. I gotta go, I am gonna be late.

Just as he turns to get into his car, Nicky pulls out a gun and begins to blast away at Lou. Lou falls to the ground gasping for air. Nicky walks up to him and points the gun into his face.

Nick: FUCK YOU RAT!

He shoots two more rounds into Lou's face so that he cannot have an open casket. He has clearly sent his message. He runs off as people are heard screaming and running away.

Scene 4: The Court room

The court room has been buzzing for hours as one by one the defendants have been placed in the defendants chair and painstakingly drilled with questions from the prosecution. Johny Fingers is called up to the stand and sworn in. He takes a seat in the chair as the defence makes their opening statement. The prosecution then takes over.

Prosecution: Mr. Fingers, would you please tell the court and the jury what you do for a living?

Johny: I am a consultant for Degrazzio and Son's international Exports and Imports. We specialize in transportation of dangerous goods such as Explosives and Military cargo.

Prosecution: Isn't it true that you were arrested in 1994 on charges of illegal transportation of banned items..

Defence: Objection your Honor, prosecution is bringing up charges that my client was never convicted of.

Judge: Sustained, the Jury will disregard that last remark.

Prosecution: Mr. Fingers, we are prepared to show this jury and this court, that you are not only a liar sir, but that you are in fact the Underboss of the a notorious crime organization which is lead by Jason Gomezabino.

Defence: OBJECTION YOUR HONOR!

Judge: Sustained, I urge the prosecution to refrain from such outbursts in the future!

Prosecution: Sorry your honor. Mr. fingers, do you know Donald Patrile, Nick Valesquez, Albert Notti and Paul Vronatta?

Johny: Yes

Prosecution: Would you say you know them well?

Johny: I would say I know them.

Prosecution: Isn't it true that these men in fact worked for you at the Degrazzio and Sons Import/Export company?

Johny: They may have worked there, but I was only a consultant, nobody worked for me.

Prosecution: Come on Mr. Fingers, do you expect us to believe that you could afford to live in a 3 million dollar mansion in the richest part of town and drive a 90 thousand dollar vehicle plus put 3 daughters through college on your salary as a consultant? Well your Honor, I think I am in the wrong line of work.

Just then the court room breaks into laugher and the Judge begins to bang his gavel on the desk.

Judge: ORDER IN THE COURT.

The examinations go on for the next 8 hours before the Judge finally recesses until the next day. The men are visibly exhausted and would give anything for this to be over. The camera fades out as the men are all escorted out of the court room.

Scene 5: Police Headquarters

Captain Brady is going over some notes in his office. He is pouring himself a coffee when Sergeant Wilcox comes in.

Wilcox: We just a call from CWFBI Headquarters.

Brady: And?

Wilcox: They found Louis DiMaggio's body downtown this morning.

Brady: Why the hell doesn't that surprise me? I guess we can kiss this fuckin case goodbye right?

Wilcox: Without DiMaggio,  we have no witness.

As they are talking the phone rings and Brady picks up.

Brady: Brady here... Hello Miss Waters...Yes we just heard ourselves..well I real.... Ok but... Miss Waters, we are doing the...Hello?...

Brady slams the phone down and looks at Wilcox.

Brady: I don't care what you have to do, I want another CW or we can kiss our jobs goodbye. That was Irene Waters on the phone and I will say this, the death of DiMaggio is the least of our worries if we don't get another CW.

The scene fades to black.

Scene 6: The Florida Connection

We see Jimmy Piatoni sitting in his Miami beach house. We can see bodyguards in all corners of the house. He is sitting in his wicker chair facing his balcony overlooking the ocean. On his Balcony stands Ritchie Degrazzio. He has flown down to arrange a meeting for Wayout.

Ritchie: (Looking out over the ocean) Nice..real nice Jimmy. Looks like you are doing pretty good down here. GT been to see this place yet?

Jimmy: Na, he stays away from this place as much as he can. Says he can't be too public. With this fuckin RICO trial underway, you gotta wonder how him and the Ole man will come out of this?

Ritchie: If I know the ole man, they will come out smellin like roses.

Jimmy: So what brings you down?

Just then Jimmy's wife interrupts with a tray full of snacks and drinks for the two men.

Jimmy: Thanks baby, you're the best.

She walks back out of the room without saying a word. Ritchie pulls up a chair and gets close to Jimmy.

Ritchie: We got word that A shipment of coke is on its way for processing at the CWPD main office. Here's the thing, Donnie wants that shipment.

Jimmy: It's done, tell him it's done.

Ritchie: He want's it done tonight!

Jimmy thinks long and hard for a moment. He then looks at Ritchie.

Jimmy: Ok, I can put together a crew, but I am going to bring a chick on with us.

Ritchie: A chick?

Jimmy: Crystal Genovese.

Ritchie: Good choice, her reputation speaks for itself.

Jimmy: What's my end?

Ritchie: Here's the thing.. 50/50 but we think that considering certain events as of late.. maybe it's better if the Ole Man didn't know about this. (Ritchie hands him a piece of paper with the time and place for the shipment)

Jimmy thinks long and hard for a moment then he agrees and both men hug each other.

Jimmy: You'll get a call when it's done.

Ritchie: I'll be in touch.

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK..........