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Sign here and you can go, Mr. D'Angelo.
Tony grabs the clipboard and the pen signing his name on the bottom line and giving them back to the woman. He then grabs a clear plastic bag that holds his phone, necklace, and ring. Walking out of the building thru the big metal gate not looking back but looking forward.
Tony stops when he saw a black car pack in the fort of the gates. A man standing outside of the car wearing a black shirt, black pants, and a black leather jacket. With a huge smile on his face.
''The Don is finally free.''
''The Don is finally back,'' Tony said giving the man a hug.
''I miss you, T.''
''I miss you too Stacks.''
Three months ago, Tony had been in prison after charges that were filed against him. As the Don of the D'Angelo family for more than only a year, he had mead some enemies. One of them is none other than Gallus. A Scottish crime family who been trying to make a move. By doing business in the D’Angelo territory. Filing fake charges against Tony that got him arrested and sent to No Macy penitentiary. Waiting for his trial to start.
As his trial got closer, there was a full chance that. He would be locked up for a long time. Tony was about to lose all hope. When his best friend and underboss. Stacks thought of a risky plan.
To get Tony free and get Gallus out of their territory Stacks thought of a plan. He wants to make it look like he is tired of being the underboss and wants to be the Don.
Stacks convinces Gallus of a business partnership. By a handwritten agreement. That Joe Coffey leader of Gallus had to be the one to sign. Without reading the contract Joe Coffey signed right away. Stacks shake each member of Gallus hands. Walking out of their bar with a smile on his face It wasn’t a contract for a partnership it was a document to drop all charges against Tony.
Where do you want to go first now you are a free man? Stacks asked, getting into the car. Driving away from the prison, eyes are on the road. Seeing that it is still a little dark and the sun is about to come up.
Home to shower and change. Call the family and tell them to meet up at the restaurant tonight. Stop at a nearby Waffle House on the way. I haven’t had a good breakfast in three months. Tony said watching Stacks turn into the parking lot of the Waffle House.
Is everything all set? Stacks ask standing in the dining room of the restaurant. Looking at a long table. Then at a woman name Rizzo standing next to him.
Rizzo is a loyal member of the family that both Stacks and Tony have known since they were kids. She had just moved back from college earlier this summer. It was a good thing that she did because when Tony was locked up. Stacks got a little overwhelmed and needed help. Rizzo was there to help keep the family together and the businesses operating.
Everything is all set and ready, all we need is the guess of honor . Speaking of the guess of honor how was he? When you pick him up from prison earlier this morning? Rizzo asked, remembering the day that she had gotten the news.
She was at the welcome home party that her parents had held for her. Everybody was there but Stacks and Tony. Rizzo was asking people where they were and had even left messages on both of their phones. But nothing, until Stacks shows up and pulls her aside. Informing her that Tony is in jail and can’t make bail.
The first thing she wants to do is to see Tony. Stacks stops her saying that by orders from Tony, no one but him is allowed to visit him in jail. A few weeks later Stacks fills her in on the risky plan to fool Gallus. She is very worried that it may not work. After getting the call that the paper had been signed. Tony was getting out. She was relieved that the plan worked. And Joe Coffey was so easy to fool. Now Tony, her best friend, her big brother and her Don is free.
He was happy that he was free, Tony and I stopped at the Waffle House to have breakfast talking about business. I told him about how you were so much help. Keeping the family together and making sure that business was running smoothly.
What did he say?
Stacks was about to tell her when one of the members of the family came into the room. Saying that Tony's car has just pulled up.
Tony walks thru the back entrance to the kitchen. Greeting the kitchen workers who are so happy to see him. He then walks thru the dining and bar area greeting the waiters and bartenders, also happy to see him back. Tony talked to them for about a few minutes. Before walking over to the dark red curtains that led to the back dining room. Used for private parties and family business.
The restaurant staff were incredibly happy to see me let see if the family the same way. Tony thought, taking a deep breath, opening the curtain, and walking on thru.
Seeing the family standing there all happy walking over to him and hugging him all at once Tony can hear some of them telling him how much he was miss.
Don, I am so glad you are free.
Tony the underboss here had worked night and day to find a way to free you.
Tony, you look like you haven’t been eating. What had they been feeding you in that prison?
A few minutes later after greeting the family, Tony took a seat at the head of the table. Stacks, who is the underboss took a seat next to Tony right. Rizzo is about to take a seat at the far end of the table when Tony speaks up.
Rizzo come sit here with Stacks and me.
What ? You want me to sit with you and Stacks? Don that the seats for the higher-ranking members of the families
Yes, Stacks told me how you were a huge help. While I was locked up, I decided to name you, my enforcer.
Everybody claps as Rizzio walks over to the left side of where Tony is sitting, hugging, and kissing both sides of her face before taking her seat. Dinner is served the family laughs, eats, and talks business. Both Stacks Tony and Rizzio talked about what had been going on with the rival families and at the docks.
It sounds like you two had things managed while I was gone. Tony said, taking a sip of his wine.
There had been some small fires the first few weeks, but me and Rizzio managed it. Stacks said, thinking about the first few weeks and how hard it was to keep the family protected and business running.
''Thanks, the both of you for managing things while I was locked up.''
No problem, T. Now what are we going to do with Gallus? You would not have been in this situation if wasn’t for them. Stacks said looking at his don.
Nothing I had already got that taken care of.
Taken care of? What do you mean? Rizzio asked wanting to know what Tony was talking about.
T What do you mean? Stacks asked, wondering what Tony had already planned. Watching Tony pulling his seat out.
Just wait and see until then I would like to make a toast to the family.
TO THE FAMILY!!!!
To our new enforcer, Tony said, turning to Rizzio who smiled.
To the don, homecoming. Stacks said with a huge smile.
SALUD!!!
Everybody taps each other’s glasses together. Tony sits back down looking at the family happy that he is finally home.