The club is empty except for a few staff members cleaning up after a fairly uneventful night of partying aside from a small fight that broke out in the bathroom. All is quiet. In the back office John can be seen sitting at his desk. Jay is standing by the back filing cabinet going through the months end receipts. As he is looking through them he is talking to John.

Jay: Liquor costs are up this month?

John: Yeah, ever since Old Man Delveccio died, we have been having trouble negotiating with the new owners. Some kind of huge chain now distributing. It's getting harder and harder to operate around here without the feds breathing down our necks.

Jay: I'll make some calls.

John: Any relief on this would be great. I got my guys hitting trucks going to out laying towns trying to make up the losses. Rick's crew got 8 trucks this week alone.

Jay: I've been meaning to talk to you about Rick... I'm gonna give him a bump.

John: A bump? Who's gonna go?

Jay: Nobody. I'm making Joe my Consigliere.

John: What about Armando? Aint he gonna be pissed?

Jay: At around 7 last night, Armando became a guest of the government. Apparently Armando was involved in some fucking credit card scam along with Jerry Palicimo and Rocco Saleccio.

John: He will get out.

Jay: I know. Point is, he makes mistakes. Mistakes I can't afford to have. He will be left to keep earnin. But he doesn't get a crew. He will report directly to you and you alone.

John: You got it.

Jay: Bring Rick in here. He will like the news I am sure.

The camera fades out as you see Rick in the office being congratulated and hugged by both men.

Scene 2: Wayout's Southside home.

Wayout is out back of his property looking over some plans for landscaping along the east wing of his estate. He is on the phone with the contractors. He can be heard yelling at them saying their cost estimates are way out of whack. As Wayout is talking he sees 2 men walking towards him. One of them is wearing a hat and can barely be seen through the shade of the brim. Wayout hangs up the phone and watches as they come up with smiles on their faces.

Unknown man #1: Hello Donovan. Nice day for a walk aint it?

Wayout: Do I know you gentlemen? And how did you get passed Larry?

Unknown man #2: Oh Larry.. you won't be needing his services any longer.

Wayout tries to run but he is knocked unconscious when one of the men hit him square in the face with a pair of brass knuckles. Wayout wakes up and finds himself in a dark room sitting on a chair tied up. He can hear the two men talking in the corner.

Unknown man #1: Ahhh he is awake. Good! You don't want to miss this next part.

Wayout is visibly shaken. he is nervously trying to find a way to get free from his bindings but it is of no use. As he is struggling, one of the men walk towards him holding a gun. he is pointing it right at Wayout's head.

Wayout: Wait a minute. This is fucking insane. What the fuck are you doing. You fuckheads realize I am a fucking captain?

Unknown man #1: The Boss says you gotta go!

He raises the gun and puts his finger on the trigger.

Wayout: WAIT A FUCKING MINUTE...PLEASE GOD NO!

The man pulls the trigger and a loud "Click" is heard as Wayout screams out in horror and the two men start to laugh. The first man grabs Wayout by the hair and takes off his hat revealing that he is Joey Merlino.

Joey Merlino: You ever sell drugs again, the next time we come...you won't here a click, Capische'?

He kicks Wayout's chair over and leaves him there trembling. The two men leave the room as Wayout is left there staring into the darkness.

End of Scene.

Scene 3: Downtown racquetball court.

Jay is playing racquetball with Joey Merlino. Merlino and Jay are playing hard as both men run back and forth, side to side hitting the ball as hard as they can. Joey is clearly winning the game and Jay is visibly upset with his own performance. Joey nails a shot that sends Jay flying to the ground as he reaches for it. Both men start laughing as Joey gives Jay a hand up to his feet.

Joey: What's going on Boss? Normally you'd have wiped the floor with me?

Jay: Forget about it. I just got things on my mind right now. Nothing to worry about.

They walk over to a bench where Vincent Gambino sitting patiently. As Jay is putting his stuff in his duffle bag, Joey talks with him about a job that needs to be done before the weekend.

Joey: That package still needs to get delivered to Miami before Monday.

Jay: So get Steve to do it?

Joey: Already got him down in AC taking care of that beef with Joe D'Mig.

Jay: Whatta ya gonna do? I got things to do. get it done.

Vinnie: So why not give me the job? I been waiting a long time to step up Boss.

Jay breaks into laughter as Joey chuckles under his breath.

Jay: I appreciate your enthusiasm kid. But this job is important.

Jay sits down on the bench and throws a towel over his shoulders.

Jay: Besides... we remember what happened the last time we tried to get you to do a job.

Vinnie: Jesus Christ! I was 18 years old. I wasn't ready then.

Joey: What the fuck makes you so sure you're ready now?

Jay: I don't know kid. I'll have to think about that.

Joey gets up and grabs his duffel bag and heads towards the door.

Joey: I gotta go see a guy. What time you want me to pick you up later?

Jay: Come to the house around nine.

Joey: Will do Boss.

Joey heads out the door and Vinnie stands up and starts to walk towards the door with Jay's stuff.

Jay: were you serious about what you said?

Vinnie: Serious as a fucking heart attack!

Jay: Good..... very good.

The scene ends as Jay puts his arm over Vinnie's shoulder and starts to whisper into his ear.

Scene 4. The Gomezabino Compound.

Some of the guys are sitting around a table talking and playing cards. Jay standing at the counter, talking on his cell phone when the maid comes in and informs Jay that there are police officers at the door wanting to speak with him. Jay ends his conversation on the phone and walks out of the room and goes to meet the officers. They are standing in the waiting area looking at a large painting hanging on the wall. Jay notices and smiles.

Jay: Eighteenth Century I believe. Never heard of the artist but I couldn't help but be captivated by it when I found it.

Officer # 1: Found it?

Jay: Yes. I was on an expedition in Europe about 10 years ago. We found and old plane wreckage. Looked like it had been there since the 40's.

Officer # 2: What type of expedition?

Jay: Nothing you'd be interested in. What brings you here gentlemen? What can I do for you today?

Officer # 1: That depends.. Do you have any information on the disappearance of James Brady?

Jay: Should I?

Jays expression remains emotionless causing the Officers to appear nervous. The Officers turn to face Jay.

Officer # 2: Word on the street is you had reason to see him gone. Apparently he was making things a little difficult for you around here?

Jay: Let's not beat around the fuckin bush here. What the fuck is this?

Officer # 2: Why so agitated Jay? Guilty conscience?

Jay: First off shithead, it's Mr. Gomezabino to you!

Officer # 1: OK NOW JUST BACK OFF..

Jay: Fuck you cocksucker! You come in here trying to play the role about some fuckin cop I don't even know?

Just then the second cop grabs Jay and throws him against the wall as Joey, John and Rick come running into the hall just as the first cop draws his gun and holds them off. The second cop looks into Jays eyes.

Officer # 2: That wasn't some cop..he was my brother you guinea cocksucker. And if it kills me, I will make sure you fry in the fucking chair for this..bank on it fuckhead!

The officer lets go of Jay and they both leave the house as the guys make sure Jay is ok.

John: I'm gonna kill those two fucks myself.

Jay: Nobody is killing anyone.

John: But..

Jay: NOBODY, CAPISCHE'?

They all nod in agreement and head back into the kitchen as Jay pulls out his phone and calls his lawyer.

End of scene.

Scene 5: The "Zips"

The camera pans into a dark room in the cellar of an old house located somewhere deep in Crime City. The room is very quiet. A ceremony is about to take place. The ceremony that every single member of the organization must go through once in their life. A ceremony that makes them a "Official" Member. As they are sitting there, a knock is heard at the door. Joey Merlino looks through the peep hole and opens the door. In walks Jay and what appears to be a very old weathered looking man in his late 70's to early 80's. He is walking with the aid of another man helping walk.  As they enter the room, Big Sal stands up as well as Rella, Vito, Stefano and Vincent.

Big Sal: Godfather!

They all walk over and each of them kiss the ring of the old man as if to show him the respect of a very important man. It is then that Jay introduces the man to the rest of the members in the room.

Jay: Ladies, gentlemen.. may I introduce to you, my Uncle.. Don Tirino.

As the camera pans around the room, the look on the faces of the men and women present is pure awe. They are amazed and honoured to be in the presence of one of the last remaining old school Bosses.

Jay: Don Tirino was gracious enough to allow me to fly him here all the way from Palermo to witness this beautiful day in our family.

Jay looks around the room as he speaks as Don Tirino has a seat in a chair that was specially brought in for him. As the camera pans around the room, many known criminals are seen seated throughout the room in a large circle. In the middle of the circle in a chair with a candle on it. A small stack of cards lays on the seat next to the burning candle. A needle is seen placed neatly beside the burning candle.

Jay: We have been brought here today for one reason..... New Blood. .... As I look around this room tonight. I see a room full of Family.

Jay pauses for a moment. He looks around the room. He sees Joe in the wheelchair along with Steve and Joey on either side of him. He begins to reflect on the old days. He suddenly looks pale and stumbles a bit as John grabs his arm.

Jay: I'm ok...

John stands back as the others look around at each other wondering what just happened.

Jay: Family.. Honor.. That's what this is about. Today is a new beginning for these five members. Don Tirino knows the value of good solid soldiers. Soldiers who know what Honor means. Soldiers form the old country, untainted by American propaganda and lures. That's why I thought it was only fitting to bring in these new members at the hands of the man who started this family.

The men clap as Don Tirino stands up and motions for them to stop and for the 5 to step forward. As they go through the ceremony, Jay can be seen in the corner holding his head. As the ceremony finishes and they all begin to hug and kiss each other, Jay steps forward to congratulate each of them. Don Tirino takes Jay to the side and speak to him.

Don Tirino: Che il fotte è la questione con lei? Lei va su e giù e tesse, Jesus Christ lei somiglia a un fottere il pugile bevuto fuori da lí il bambino?

Bodyguard: Ee sayza whyza youz zo  comaziteesh.. lika boxer sleepy?

Jay: It's nothing. I'm just stressed and tired. That's all. I just need rest.

Don Tirino: Ok il bambino, quando lei è pronto, lei me dirà.

Bodyguard: Ee sayza oook. You canna tell heem when youa is ok.

Don Tirino motions for his bodyguard to help him to the door as several of the members rush over to meet the Godfather before he leaves. The scene comes to an end as John and Jay leave through the back door of the house and get into his car. John looks at jay when they get in.

John: You Ok?

Jay: Let's just get home. I need to lay down.

John: Whatever you say Boss.

End of scene.

Scene 6: Downtown shopping center

Kevin Scarletto is sitting in his car in the middle of a crowded downtown shopping center parking lot. Seated beside him is Channing O'Brien, a well known O'Leary Family enforcer. They are in the middle of a drug deal and all seems to be going well.

Kevin: Remember what I said.. keep my name out of this.

Channing: You think I'm a rookie? Come on.. gimme a little credit.

Just as he says that he looks up to see a cop car slowly rolling up on them.

Channing: Lets get the fuck outta here, the cops are right there.

As he says that, the lights light up on the cruiser and Kevin guns the pedal. Both cars burst out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed. weaving in and out of traffic, the pursuit continues for miles and eventually as many as eight patrol cars can be seen in pursuit of Scarletto and O'Brien. As the car speeds down busy streets weaving in and out of the traffic, the two men are visibly excited.

Kevin: How far back are they?

Channing: (Looks back) They are about two or three cars behind us.

Kevin: Hang on!

As Channing grips the dash board, Kevin yanks on the steering wheel sharply sending the car down a narrow alley way. As the car speeds down the alley, you can see the patrol cars turning down the alley as well in hot pursuit. The car narrowly misses a dumpster as the patrol car behind them hits it and slams sideways in the alley causing the other patrol cars to be stopped behind them allowing Kevin the time he needs to get out of the alley and away from the patrol cars in the alley. As they are speeding down the road Kevin decides to let up on the accelerator and pull off the road just outside of town. He pulls off into the woods and stops the car.

Kevin: Holy fuckin shit!

Channing: Good driving man! I almost shit my pants.

Kevin: I think I did!

Both of the men break into laughter.

Kevin: We gotta ditch this car. Every cop in the state will be looking for it.

Channing: I know a guy that lives just up the road. He can help us out.

Kevin: Anyone I know?

Channing: No, but don't worry.. he is one of us. Old school. he was made on the other side.

Kevin: Great. let's go.

2 hours later........

The car is seen driving up the driveway of an old ranch house. An old man can be seen sitting on the porch drinking a cup of coffee. He waves as the car pulls up. Both men get out and Kevin looks at Channing.

Kevin: Just up the road?

Channing smiles...

Channing: Yeah, well.. I didn't feel like walkin.

Kevin smiles and shakes his head as they walk up to the house.

They walk up the steps to greet the man waiting for them.

Channing: Giovanni... It's been a long time my friend.

Giovanni: Too long.. Who's your friend.

Channing: Giovanni, I'd like you to meet Kevin Scarletto. He is a friend of ours.

Kevin and Giovanni shake hands and do the typical greetings.

Channing: Kevin, why don't you go on inside and call whoever you have to to get us a new car while Giovanni and I catch up on old times.

Kevin: Sounds good. Which way to the phone?

Giovanni: Upstairs.. last door on the right.

Kevin: Thanks.

Kevin walks inside. He stops for a moment to look at the paintings on the wall. He pauses and notices a picture on the wall. In the picture he sees Giovanni with Don Tirino and Anthony Gomezabino, father of Jay and Joe. Kevin grabs an apple off the table in the hall and proceeds upstairs. He finally reaches the room and pauses to take a look at the view from the hall window. He notices a black sedan parked in the back yard. He thinks he knows the car but he can't quite remember where he knows it from. He shrugs it off and opens the door and enters the room. He sees the phone on the desk in the corner and walks into the room and towards the phone. As he walks towards the phone, the camera pans back and you see the door slowly closing behind him. As he picks up the phone the camera switches to Channing and Giovanni sitting on the front porch. A single shot rings out and Channing looks at Giovanni and smiles.

Channing: I will be sure to tell Don Gomezabino that you fulfilled your end of the deal. Your debt to him is now paid in full.

Giovanni: Tell Don Gomezabino.. it was an Honor.

The camera switches back to the room where you see Vincent Gambino standing over the body of Kevin Scarletto. Vinnie looks down at the lifeless body and kneels beside him.

Vinnie: So smart, yet so stupid. No drugs policy shithead!

The scene fades as Vinnie leaves the room and you see Kevin laying there with a pool of blood forming around his head.

Scene 7: Angelo's Sanitation

Several Garbage trucks can bee seen parked in the back lot of Angelo's Sanitation. Bobby Angelo is seen standing in the lot talking on his cell phone. He is clearly in a rage with whoever is on the other end.

Bobby: What the fuck do you mean they went with someone else? That's three more stops this week alone. You tell that cocksucker that I have had it with his bullshit.

Bobby hangs up the phone and goes inside. He gets to the office and sees one of his drivers waiting for him.

Bobby: Aren't you supposed to be in truck 19 right now?

Driver: I was, yeah.

Bobby: Was?

Driver: Our truck mysteriously caught fire..again..

Bobby: It's about time we sent a message of our own.

The scene switches to a payphone ringing on the wall of a small chop shop on the other side of the city. A big burly looking biker answers the phone.

Biker: Chuck's auto salvage.. Bernie speakin. Yeah.. You got it Boss.

The camera switches to a Garbage truck making his usual run early in the morning hours of the next day. The garbage truck comes to a stop in front of an old warehouse. The driver looks puzzled as to why there is a garbage can on front of an old warehouse but he shrugs it off and walks up to the garbage can. He pulls off the lid and the camera pans back. you see the man lift the lid and a huge explosion occurs killing the man instantly and sending the truck over on its side.

The scene switches to John's club where John is sitting at a table with Joey Merlino, Ritchie Degrazzio, Carlito Gomezabino and Rocco Salieri. They are all laughing and having a good time until John's cell phone rings. John excuses himself to answer the phone. He suddenly slams his phone on the table and everyone is silent. He stands up and looks at Carlito.

John: You tell Joe D'Mig and Bobby Angelo that I want to see them right away. You tell them they have 1 fucking hour!

Carlito doesn't say a word. He gets up from the table and leaves as the others sit in silence. John storms away from the table and into his office as the doors slams loudly behind him.

Rocco: What the fuck was that?

Merlino: I think it's better if we don't know.

Ritchie: ahh.. I gotta go anyway. Jenny's makin Ziti tonight and she'll kill me if I am late again.

They all break into laughter as Ritchie heads for the door.

End of scene.

Scene 8: John's office 45 minutes later.

Joe D'Mig and Bobby Angelo are sitting in John's office. John is on the phone and he is staring directly at the two men as they sit in silence. John slams the phone down and walks over to them. He stands for a moment then lights up a cigar.

John: Boys, boys boys.... what am I gonna do with you two?

Bobby: This cocksucker doesn't know when to quit.

D'Mig: Fuck that! My guys try to pick up their routes. suddenly they are yours? Lancing Avenue is mine and you fucking know it!

John: STOP! this shit is way out of hand. Who the fuck gave the order to kill Joe's guy?

Joe: What the fuck you mean who ordered it? Fuck John, this is bullshit! He did it and we all know it!

John: Well Bobby? Did you?

Bobby: I had to send a message. My guys been getting muscled by his fuckin goon squad, I'm down four grand this month alone and I'M SUPPOSED TO BACK OFF?

John: You don't fuckin kill anyone. It attracts negative attention! If the Boss catches wind of this, someone is gonna get clipped!

Both men sit in silence as John walks back and forth clutching his cigar tightly in his teeth. John pulls up a chair close to the two men. He leans in as they look at him intently. John looks directly into Bobby's eyes.

John: You two are part of a multi million dollar contract in that end of the city. This can't go on. If you two can't keep the peace and work together on this.. I'm going to have to find someone who will. You two fuckheads see where I am going with this?

Both men nod in agreement without saying a word. John then sits back and let out a sigh.

John: Bobby... You give Joe 200 k.

Bobby: WHAT THE FUCK?

John: You fuckin pay him 200 k or you and I are going to have a serious fucking problem Capische'?

Bobby: This is fuckin bullshit John, fuckin bullshit!

John: Ok, fine. We'll see what the outcome is when Don Gomezabino hears of it.

Bobby: Fuck that! I'll pay him.

D'Mig: Get it to me in a timely fashion!

As Joe says that they all stand up and leave the office. Bobby is clenching his fists as they leave the office. He leaves the club and gets into his car. Joe comes out of the club just as Bobby's car explodes, Sending Joe flying for several feet. Car alarms can be heard throughout the neighborhood as Joe picks himself up off the ground. He is bleeding from his face and head. John and a few others come rushing outside to see Joe covered in blood and Bobby's car burning in flames.

End of scene.

Scene 9: CW Medical Clinic

Jay is in the doctors office sitting on an examining table. He is sitting silently looking at the pictures on the walls. He sees a stethoscope and grabs it and puts it to his ears and listens to his heart beating. He is soon bored with that and tosses it aside for a magazine.

Jay: Doctors Weekly... why don't these fucks ever have anything good to read?

Just then the Doctor opens the door and comes into the room holding x-rays that jay just had taken 20 minutes earlier.

Jay: So these headaches.. they aren't just headaches are they?

The doctor sits down and lets out a sigh. He pushes his glasses up and runs his fingers through his hair pulling it back out of his face and he takes a deep breath before beginning to tell Jay the results of his investigation.

Doctor: I'm not going to sugar coat this for you Mr. Gomezabino. The prognosis doesn't look good.

Jay: Am I gonna Die?

Doctor: The risk is there.. You have a tumour the size of a quarter on your brain. Now we have caught it fairly early so we may have a window of opportunity.

Jay: So if I have the surgery, what are my chances of survival?

Doctor: About 40%

Jay: And If I don't?

Doctor: Without the surgery.. six months, maybe a year before you experience serious motor function failure then ultimately..death. Once again, I am sorry.

Jay: What the fuck you sorry about? You didn't give me the tumour?

Both men chuckle as Jay hops off the counter. He shakes hands with the Doctor and grabs his jacket.

Jay: I'll be in touch Doc.

Doctor: Time is something you do not have a lot of Mr. Gomezabino. Use it wisely.

Jay Opens the door to see Joe sitting in his wheel chair. Joe is reading a magazine while waiting. The scene fades out as Jay walks over to tell Joe the news...

 
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK..........