THE MOB

Written byMarlene MendozaAnd G. R. Holton

December 15, 2012

Gilt Entertainment21940 Snowview Drive,Palm Springs, CA 92262-1069760-832-7834

EXT. APARTMENT IN SOUTH CHICAGO

Chicago, 1925, there are children playing cops and robbers running past SALVATORI PEGRINI (Fifty-five year old male, Grey/Balding hair, thick accent, and medium build), who is selling vegetables from a stand. BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (Thirty year old, dark hair, thin build, olive complexion) walks up to the stand.

SALVATORE PEGRINIWell good morning a Miss Cachiotti. What can I a getta for you today?

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTII need three large tomatoes. Its Maria’s birthday and she loves to have Pasta Fagioli. So I am going to make a nice dinner and a cake for her.

SALVATORE PEGRINI(placing three tomatoes in bag.)

That’s a nice. How old is she?

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIShe turns ten today. They get so big so fast.

Pegrini hands Brigitta the bag.

SALVATORE PEGRINII know... all my little ones are having little ones. Here you go that will be a 2 cents please.

Brigitta hands the two pennies to Mr. Pegrini.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIFood is getting so costly, but we must eat.

SALVATORE PEGRINII know everything is getting so expensive. Its hard to make a living any more.

Mr. Pegrini hands an apple to Brigitta.

SALVATORE PEGRINI (CONT’D)Here give this apple to Maria and tell her I said Buon Compleanno.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIGrazie Mr. Pegrini. I know she will love it.

Brigitta walks away from the stand and up the apartment stairway.

INT. COLOMBO HARDWARE - MEANWHILE

GUISEPPI COLOMBO (Fifty year old, grey haired, thin build) and ANTHONY CACHIOTTI (Thirty year old, medium build, dark hair, olive complexion) are tending the counter when two young suited men wearing fedoras, ANTONIO CAPRESI (Eighteen year old, muscular, olive skinned, cocky attitude) and JACK PALMERO (Twenty-two year old, heavy set, blond hair, strong attitude) walk into the store.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell, well, well... Mr. Colombo. I hope business has been good this week.

JACK PALMEROYeah the boss would like his money and it seems that you are two weeks behind.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOYou tell you boss I no pay. He has no right to take my money. I am a poor man just trying to make a living.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThe boss is really joed hearing that all the time. You know what happens to people that don’t pay their insurance.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOYou two get out of my store. You tell Mr. Bianci I said no more. Anthony throw these greaseballsout!

ANTHONY CACHIOTTIYou heard the man. Get out and don’t come back.

JACK PALMEROYour making a big mistake there Anthony.

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ANTHONY CACHIOTTII don’t give a shit. You heard Mr. Colombo. Now you two just turn around and get the hell out of here!

The two men go to walk out the door as Jack Palermo turns back to face Anthony. He points at him and cocks his thumb like he is firing a pistol.

JACK PALMEROWe will be back. You can bet on it.

EXT. COLOMBO HARDWARE - HOURS LATER

Anthony Cachiotti takes off his smock and begins to head for the door.

ANTHONY CACHIOTTIGood night Mr. Colombo. It is my little girl’s birthday today and I want to be on time. I will see you tomorrow.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOPlease be careful walking home. I trust Bianci and his bunch as far as I can throw them. And that is not very far for an old man like me.

Anthony steps out the door and closes it behind him and starts walking down the street. There is a black 1925 Studebaker following him slowly down the road.

EXT. ANTHONY CACHIOTTI’S APARTMENT BUILDING

MARIA CACHIOTTI (Ten year old with long black hair and olive complexion) has her head out the apartment window and she yells as her father comes around the corner.

MARIA CACHIOTTIPapa! Papa!

Anthony yells back to her.

ANTHONY CACHIOTTIHey my little birthday girl.

As Anthony begins to walk up to the stairs, the Studebaker pulls up to the curve. Two men, Capresi and Palmero, get out and open fire with machine guns killing Anthony.

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He falls onto the stairs and the two men jump back into the car as it speeds off.

MARIA CACHIOTTI(screaming)

Papa! Papa! Momma they shot Papa!

INT. KITCHEN

Brigitta pulls Maria out of the window.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIMaria... Take your sister to your room.

Brigitta runs out the kitchen door to the hallway. Maria follows her out the door.

EXT. APARTMENT STAIRS

Brigitta and Maria come out the doorway and go to Anthony’s side. Brigitta cries as she holds Anthony. Maria wipes the tears that are running down her face.

MARIA CACHIOTTIPapa... I saw him. I saw his face. I will that I find out who he is and I promise I will make him pay someday! I promise.

INT. THE ELDORADO CLUB - HOURS LATER

In a corner booth there are some well dressed men drinking and listening to a female jazz singer. Antonio Capresi walks up to the group and stands in front of PASQUALE BIANCI’s(Sixty year old, medium build, grey haired, business-like, cigar connoisseur)Chicago under boss DEMETRIO DESILVA (twenty-five year old, medium build, dark haired, easy going).

ANTONIO CAPRESIMr. DeSilva, I have taken care of the problem from Giuseppe's store. He shouldn’t be a problem for you any more. Let’s just say that one of Mr. Colombo’s workers just got a bad case of lead poisoning.

DEMETRIO DESILVAVery good... you keep this up Antonio and you will go places within the family.

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Why don’t you sit down and have some vino with us.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThank you Mr. DeSilva.

Antonio sits and Demetrio pours a glass of wine.

INT. THE ELDORADO CLUB - TEN YEARS LATER

Maria Cachiotti has grown into a young woman. She is standing at the bar talking to RICO CIANCI (Forty year old, short, dark haired, medium complexion, womanizer), the owner of the Eldorado Club. It is empty other than a drunk at the end of the bar and the piano player.

MARIA CACHIOTTICome on Mr. Cianci, please give me a chance to sing. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

RICO CIANCIOkay get up there. You better be able to sing like a canary, dollface.

Maria gets up on stage and walks over to the PIANO PLAYER (Fifty year old, African-American, in ragtime type clothing, smoking a cigarette or cigar). She places her hand on his shoulder.

MARIA CACHIOTTICan you play Ain't Misbehavin'?

PIANO PLAYERI can play anything you want ma’am.

The piano player starts playing and Rico is amazed at Maria’s voice. As soon as she finishes singing she walks off the stage and over to the bar where Cianci is standing.

RICO CIANCIWow babe, where did you learn to sing like that?

MARIA CACHIOTTIListening to records and hanging around outside here. I know you have more going on here than just your typical lounge, but don’t worry... Mum’s the word.

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DEMETRIO DESILVA (CONT'D)

RICO CIANCIIt better be babe, cause if not, Mr. Bianci will ensure you never sing again. Be here tonight at 5 and wear something sexy.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh don’t you worry. I’ll be here.

INT. THE ELDORADO CLUB - LATER THAT EVENING

Maria is on stage singing and Antonio Capresi is sitting in the corner talking with DeSilva staring at her.

DEMETRIO DESILVASo Antonio, how are things going?

Antonio turns and faces DeSilva.

ANTONIO CAPRESIActually Mr. DeSilva, I think I can handle a lot more than what I am doing right now. But I know Mr. Bianci sees that and in time I will be an under boss somewhere.

DEMETRIO DESILVADon’t get too cocky. I do know you’re keen to everything and you have a lot of potential. In time, you will become a key player, but for now just keep doing your job.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOh I plan on it Mr. DeSilva.

DEMETRIO DESILVADon’t worry. I tell Mr. Biancieverything and he is very pleased with your work.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThank you that means a lot. So what do you think of the new dame up on stage. She is just how do you say “provocante”!

DEMETRIO DESILVAShe is definitely a sweet patootie. Why don’t you check her out?

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ANTONIO CAPRESII am... a dame with gams like that needs a good man like me to sink his meat hooks into her. Hahaha.

DEMETRIO DESILVAWell have a good night. It is getting late and I need to be going home.

Demetrio gets up and puts on his jacket and walks towards the door. Maria finishes singing and is walking off the stage as Antonio gets up and walks over to her.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey there doll. My name is Antonio and I would be honored if you would join me for a drink.

MARIA CACHIOTTII only have fifteen minutes, maybe we can get coffee later. I get off at 1. That is if you want to stick around.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIf you’re going to be singing till then I will.

INT. BABE’S DINER - HOURS LATER

Maria and Antonio are sitting drinking coffee.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHow long have you been a singer Maria?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh ever since I was about ten years old I guess.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell you sing beautifully.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThanks. So what do you do for a living?

ANTONIO CAPRESII guess you could say I am in insurance and taxes.

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MARIA CACHIOTTISo you’re a government man?

ANTONIO CAPRESINo not really. I work for a private firm.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh okay... What about family? Do you have any here in Chicago?

ANTONIO CAPRESINo, all of my family lives in Sicily still. I came here with my Uncle a few years ago. They are all in Avola on the south side, mainly all wine makers. What about you? Any family?

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell momma and my kid sister, THERESA CACHIOTTI (twenty year old, medium build, short black hair and olive complexion). They both live on the south side of Chicago.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHow about your father? Is he still around?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh Papa. You see he left us when I was young. Momma has raised us all by herself.

ANTONIO CAPRESII’m sorry to hear about your father.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo problem. I know that I will see him again.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell to change the subject. I was wondering. How would you like to join me for dinner one night this week?

MARIA CACHIOTTII think that would be really nice. I am off on Thursday if that is okay for you.

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ANTONIO CAPRESIGreat... How about I pick you up around seven o’clock then?

MARIA CACHIOTTIThat sounds great. Its getting late and I should be heading home.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah it is getting there. How about you let me give you a ride?

MARIA CACHIOTTINo, that’s okay, I will be just fine. I’m just a couple blocks from here. You can pick me up at 1903 Southside Ave. Apartment 4G.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay if you insist. I will see you on Thursday night then.

Maria gets up from the table and Antonio stands up to help her with her coat. Maria walks out the door as Antonio sits back down and watches her walk down the street.

EXT. GROMPER’S PARK - ONE YEAR LATER

It is sunset as Maria and Antonio are sitting on a park bench next to the riverside. Antonio stands up and then goes to one knee as he removes a ring box out of his jacket pocket.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaria, we have been going together for over a year now and I knew from the moment that I met you there was a connection between us. I love you with all my heart and want to spend the rest of my life with you. I guess what I am trying to say...

Antonio takes a box out of his pocket and opens it revealing a large diamond engagement ring.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Would you be my wife and make me the happiest man in the world?

MARIA CACHIOTTIAntonio, I must say you have caught me off guard. I do love you, but I need to know that you will be around.

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The work you do with Mr. Biancifrightens me and if we were to raise a family, I want our children to have a father. Don’t you understand that?

ANTONIO CAPRESII cannot promise you anything more than that I am working to get off the streets and should be out of harms way soon. Please say yes. I can’t live without you in my life.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh Antonio, how can a girl say no to those beautiful brown eyes of yours. Yes I will marry you.

Antonio slips the ring on Maria’s hand and he stands up pulling Maria up to her feet and they both engage in a passionate kiss.

EXT. GRAPE FARM IN AVOLA, SICILY - SIX MONTHS LATER

There are several hundred people at the wedding of Antonio and Maria including all the Bianci mob family. There are people dancing and singing. Pasquale Bianci’s Consigliere, JACKIE MARCHETTI (Thirty year old male, well dressed, tall and medium build) stands and says a toast to the new couple.

JACKIE MARCHETTIOkay everyone... Can I get your attention please? It is time that I make a toast to Antonio and Maria.

The crowd stops and they raise their glasses.

JACKIE MARCHETTI (CONT’D)Evviva Gli Sposi! Long live the newlyweds!

The crowd responds with clapping. Music begins playing in the background as Maria begins walking around with a camera to get pictures of the Bianci mobsters and Antonio’s family. Everyone allows their picture taken until she tries to capture Antonio and Pasquale Bianci talking in the corner. Mr. Bianci turns away and grabs Antonio by his arm.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio... We don’t need your wife taking our picture.

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MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT'D)

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhy not? She just wants pictures of the wedding.

PASQUALE BIANCIIt’s just not good for business. Go over and have her stop. Please.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay, I will take care of it Mr. Bianci.

Antonio walks over to Maria smiling.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Maria, what are you doing? You’re supposed to be having fun. Let the photographer take the pictures. That’s what I pay him for. Go find your Momma and I will be right back.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay but please hurry back.

Antonio walks back over to Mr. Bianci.

ANTONIO CAPRESISorry Mr. Bianci, we can talk inside if you like.

PASQUALE BIANCIYes, I think that would be best.

Antonio follows Pasquale into the house.

INT. LIVING ROOM

Mr. Bianci sits down in a large high back chair.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio have a seat please.

Antonio sits down on the couch facing Bianci.

PASQUALE BIANCI (CONT’D)Now Antonio, how long have you been with me?

ANTONIO CAPRESIEver since I was a kid running numbers back and forth. So right about fourteen years.

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PASQUALE BIANCII have come to trust you and you seem have a good head on your shoulders. I need a favor from you.

Pasquale takes out a cigar from his jacket pocket and lights it.

ANTONIO CAPRESIAnd what would that be Mr. Bianci?

PASQUALE BIANCII’m having a major problem out of GIOVANNI CAPRINO’s (sixty year old, very thin, aged olive complexion) area on the North side. They are trying to move in on a couple of properties in our territory.

ANTONIO CAPRESII can see where that would present a problem.

Pasquale hands Antonio a cigar and lights it for him.

PASQUALE BIANCII am glad you can see that. So my proposition to you is this. I need you to get close to the Caprino familia and put a hit on his son STEPHANO CAPRINO (Twenty year old, well dressed, dark hair, and medium complexion). He needs to get a nice Chicago overcoat. Now I know this is a dangerous assignment, so if you take care of this for me, maybe I will move you up in the ranks. I could make you one of my capos. The money alone would be well worth it. What do you think?

ANTONIO CAPRESII have no problem with that Mr. Bianci.

PASQUALE BIANCIVery good. When you do, take whomever you need to drive. Comprendi?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes sir I fully understand.

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PASQUALE BIANCII want to know all the details. You make it happen after you get back from your honeymoon and I will take care of you and your wife. So don’t fail me.

ANTONIO CAPRESII promise you Mr. Bianci. It will be taken care of.

PASQUALE BIANCIVery good. Now go find your wife and enjoy your reception.

EXT. FARMHOUSE - MOMENTS LATER

Antonio comes out of the house and Maria immediately goes up to him.

MARIA CACHIOTTIAntonio, what did Mr. Bianci want?

ANTONIO CAPRESIOh it was nothing much Babe, just business.

MARIA CACHIOTTIBusiness... at our wedding?

ANTONIO CAPRESIDollface... Please let’s just get back to the reception.

EXT. NORMANDY HOUSE RESTAURANT - WEEKS LATER

Antonio is sitting in a large black car across the street from Chicago’s Normandy House as Stefano Caprino and a female come out. The couple begins walking down the street and the car follows them for two blocks and then crosses the street. Antonio gets out of the car and walks up close behind Stephano and sticks a gun in his back forcing them both into an alley.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay you two into the alley.

They go into the alley and Stephano turns around. Antonio points the pistol at Stephano’s head.

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STEPHANO CAPRINOWho the hell are you? I have plenty of green... let me get to my wallet and you can have it all.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWho I am is of no consequence. I appreciate the offer Stephano, but I don’t want your money. See it seems that Mr. Bianci is very unhappy about how your father is doing business.

STEPHANO CAPRINOHow the hell do you know my name? Just who the hell are you anyway?

Antonio looks at the woman.

ANTONIO CAPRESII told you that my name is unimportant. Young lady, you need to go back to Mr. Caprino and tell him that it would be in his best interests to stay out of the South side. Stephano it is time for your big kiss off.

Antonio fires twice hitting Stephano between the eyes and forehead. As Stephano falls to the ground Antonio walks quickly out of the alley and through the crowd that forms in the alley opening. A black car pulls up and Antonio jumps in. The car squeals its tires as it leaves the area.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S BEDROOM - EVENING

Antonio and Maria are lying in bed. Maria is reading a book as Antonio turns to face her.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaria, I need you to do something for me.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhat’s that?

ANTONIO CAPRESIIf you are ever asked by anyone where I was today, you tell them that we were out shopping for furniture. Okay?

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MARIA CACHIOTTIWhy? Where did you go? What did you do this time?

ANTONIO CAPRESII am going to say this once. Don’t ever ask any questions. It is better you didn’t know. If there is something that I need you to know I will tell you. Just do as I say. Okay.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou know I don’t like this mob stuff. When will it all stop? We need to have a stable family where I don’t have to worry that you are going to be shot at all the time.

ANTONIO CAPRESIDon’t worry about all that Maria. Mr. Bianci is giving me a new position. I won’t be on the streets anymore.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell that’s all fine, but I think we should just leave this area and forget the mob.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIt’s not that easy okay. Mr. Biancitakes great care of us. Now get some sleep and remember what I said.

Antonio rolls back over and turns out his light.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM

Maria and Antonio are sitting having breakfast.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am sorry for being so gruff last night. There are things that go on in the business that you are better off not knowing. The less you know means the less trouble for us.

MARIA CACHIOTTIIf it has anything to do with my house though I think I have a right to know.

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ANTONIO CAPRESIBabe just remember that I was with you all day yesterday and we will be fine.

MARIA CACHIOTTII don’t like it, but I will do as you ask.

ANTONIO CAPRESIVery good. Now I will be late tonight. Mr. Bianci has some business he wants to talk to me about.

MARIA CACHIOTTIIt seems that lately you are never home at night.

ANTONIO CAPRESILike I said... business.

Antonio gets up from the table and walks over and kisses Maria. He then goes to the door and grabs his coat and walks out.

MARIA CACHIOTTIBusiness my ass. I know that you are up to something. One of these days I will have you right where I want you.

EXT. NEWS STAND

Maria is standing at the news stand and picks up a morning newspaper and reads the top story.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh my God. Stephano Caprino, son of suspected mob boss shot in cold blood. That’s where he was. I knew there was something up when he told me to lie about where he was yesterday.

Maria buys a copy and then quickly walks away from the stand with it under her arm.

INT. MARIA’S BEDROOM - AN HOUR LATER

Maria is on her knees pulling a rug from beside her bed. Once removed, she takes a screwdriver and pries a loose board up.

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She reaches into the hole and removes a black notebook. She then takes a pair of scissors and cuts out the article about Stephano and places it in the back of the notebook. She then begins to write in the book.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay... let’s see. August 27th of 1935. Antonio makes like a ghost for the afternoon and tells me to lie about where he was; then Stephano Caprino is found shot to death at the same time. One more nail in your coffin you son of a bitch.

Maria places the notebook back into the hole, replaces the board, and pulls the rug back over it. She then gets up and leaves the room. She takes the newspaper and goes out the front door sticking the paper in the garbage shoot.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)I don’t need Antonio finding this in the apartment. He will wonder why I bought the paper and I don’t need him getting suspicious.

EXT. CEMETARY - DAYS LATER

Maria is kneeling down at her father’s grave site as the Caprino’s are having the funeral for Stephano just in view of Maria. Tears are running down Maria’s face as she places some roses on her father’s grave.

MARIA CACHIOTTIPapa, I am getting closer and closer. Some day soon I will avenge your death. One day Mr. Bianci and any other mobster I can find dirt on will go down and Antonio will die.

INT. BIANCI’S OFFICE

Mr. Bianci, Antonio, Jackie Marchetti, and JOEY PETRIANI(Twenty year old, muscular build, tattoos, wears tee shirts, crew cut black hair) are all sitting around the room with Mr. Bianci behind his desk.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay now this is how its going to work. Antonio you have won favor with me.

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You took care of Stephano for me and I made you a promise. Joey, I want you to take Antonio under your wing and show him what you do. You both are now my Caporegimes for the South Chicago area. Joey will handle the East side and Antonio the West. You have any problem with that Joey?

JOEY PETRIANIWhatever you want Mr. Bianci.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am honored Mr. Bianci and I will do my very best.

PASQUALE BIANCII know you will. Now down to business. It seems that there are a few New York City businesses that have fallen quite behind since the depression started. But that is not my problem. I don’t care what their excuses are. Jackie, I want you to take a few of our boys to New York and meet up with TONY DESTEPHANO (Thirty-five year old, well built, light skinned, brown hair). Find out who these loafers are and take care of things. You tell Tony that if he can’t run things, then I will find someone that can!

JACKIE MARCHETTIYou got it boss. I will leave tomorrow and take Jack and VINNY COUTURE (Thirty year old, bald , heavy set, goatee, strong Chicago accent) with me.

PASQUALE BIANCIVery good. Antonio, I have a job for you to do. I need you to take this envelope and meet with Mayor DAVID FOGERTY (Fifty years old, medium build, blond hair, very business-like) down at the Lamp Lighter Lounge tomorrow at noon. Take your time with it. I want you to have some lunch with him and above all else make sure no one sees the exchange.

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PASQUALE BIANCI (CONT'D)

Mr. Bianci hands an envelope marked Fogerty on the front to Antonio. Antonio takes it and places it into his inner suit jacket pocket.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWill do Mr. Bianci.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay that is all I have for now. You all can go.

Each man walks over to Mr. Bianci and kisses his ring before leaving the room.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM - LATER THAT EVENING

Antonio is sitting reading the paper as Maria takes his suit jacket. She reaches inside the inner pocket and pulls out the envelope meant for the mayor.

MARIA CACHIOTTIAntonio, what the hell is this?

Antonio gets up from his seat and walks over and snatches the envelope out of Maria’s hand.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIt is none of your concern.

MARIA CACHIOTTIIf it is in my house it is my concern. What is going on?

Antonio backhands Maria in the mouth. Maria just wipes her mouth and glares at him.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)You son of a bitch. Don’t you ever lay a hand on me again!

ANTONIO CAPRESII’m sorry that I lost my temper Doll. Listen... everything I do is strictly business. Now go make me some coffee.

MARIA CACHIOTTII swear, one of these days Antonio that stuff will catch up to you.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhatever... now just go make my coffee and shut up.

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Antonio walks into the living room as Maria goes into the kitchen whispering to herself.

MARIA CACHIOTTII swear I will make you pay for that!

INT. KITCHEN - NEXT DAY

Antonio walks into the kitchen and is dressed in his best suit. He sits to drink his coffee and Maria is at the stove.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey muffin, I am really sorry about what happened between us last night. There are just things you are better off not knowing.

MARIA CACHIOTTII just worry about what you’re getting yourself into.

ANTONIO CAPRESII know, but business is business. By the way, don’t hold supper tonight. I will be out late.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhere are you going this time?

ANTONIO CAPRESIThere you go again! You ask way too many questions Maria. I will be late that is all.

Antonio finishes his coffee, gets up from his seat, and walks out of the apartment. Maria watches out the window as Antonio gets into his car and drives away. She walks over and picks up the phone and calls her friend GIANNA RACAN (Twenty-five, short, thin built, long black hair). The phone rings a couple of times and then Gianna answers it.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Hello.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey Gianna, this is Maria. I need a favor.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)What do you need sweetie?

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MARIA CACHIOTTII need Antonio followed. He is up to no good and it may be another woman. Do you know anyone that could help me out?

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Yeah let me get my brother. He can help and he would keep his mouth shut too.

MARIA CACHIOTTIGreat... Antonio just took off and said he won’t be home for dinner. But he usually hangs out at the Eldorado Club. If there is any way that Johnny could do this for me I would really appreciate it.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)No problem dear. I just hate the way he treats you.

MARIA CACHIOTTIMe too. Well I need to go to town and do some shopping. I will talk to you later on. Let me know what your brother says.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)I will sweetie, Ciao.

Maria hangs up the phone and goes to the bedroom.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S BEDROOM

Maria takes the notebook out of its hiding place and adds the information about the envelope.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHe is digging himself in deeper and deeper.

INT. GIANNA’S KITCHEN

Gianna picks up the phone and calls her brother Johnny. After a few rings JOHNNY RACAN (Thirty years old, Brown haired, medium build, easy going) picks up.

GIANNA RACANHey there big brother. Got a sec?

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JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Yeah what do you need.

GIANNA RACANI need you to help out a friend of mine who has hubby problems.

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Who?

GIANNA RACANYou know Maria.

JOHNNY RACANYeah I do what’s up?

GIANNA RACANWell it seems her husband Antonio is tied in with the mob and he is gone all the time. So she needs to know what he is up too. But you have to be quiet about it.

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Oh yeah I know him. He is a real piece of work, but you know how much I hate the mob. Tell her I will see what I can do. I gotta run. Talk to you later.

GIANNA RACANThanks Johnny. Give me a ring tonight.

EXT. THE ELDORADO CLUB - LATER THAT DAY

Antonio comes out the door of the lounge and gets into his car. Johnny Racan is across the street in his car watching Antonio’s every move.

INT. JOHNNY RACAN’S CAR

Johnny starts the engine and puts the car in gear.

JOHNNY RACANOkay you son of a bitch, let’s just see what you’re up too.

Johnny takes off and follows Antonio’s car to the Lamp Lighter Lounge.

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Johnny parks his car far enough not to be spotted as Antonio gets out and goes into the building. All the while Johnny is taking pictures.

INT. LAMP LIGHTER LOUNGE

Antonio walks in the door and sees David Fogerty sitting in a back booth. He walks down and stops.

ANTONIO CAPRESIGood afternoon Mr. Fogerty.

DAVID FOGERTYThanks. Who might you be?

ANTONIO CAPRESII am Antonio Capresi. I have something for you from Mr. Bianci.

DAVID FOGERTYPlease have a seat.

Antonio sits down across from the Mayor.

DAVID FOGERTY (CONT’D)Antonio, what can I get you to drink?

ANTONIO CAPRESIJust a glass of red wine would do just fine.

DAVID FOGERTYWaitress... get me and my friend here a glass of your finest Nebbiolo.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThank you Mr. Fogerty.

As the waitress turns towards the bar Antonio takes the envelope out of his pocket and slides it over to the mayor. The mayor takes the envelope and quickly places it inside his jacket.

DAVID FOGERTYAntonio, I want you to let Mr. Bianci know that everything is taken care of with this donation to my re-election campaign. Tell him that the Chief-of-Police is taken care of also. He will have no trouble out of him.

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ANTONIO CAPRESII know that Mr. Bianci will be very pleased to hear that.

The waitress brings over two glasses of red wine and sets them on the table. The men take there glasses and Mr. Fogerty makes a toast.

DAVID FOGERTYA toast. To a long and prosperous venture.

ANTONIO CAPRESIGrazie.

EXT. LAMP LIGHTER LOUNGE

One hour later Mayor Fogerty and Antonio come out the door, shake hands, and then leave in different vehicles; which Johnny takes plenty of pictures of. Johnny then follows Antonio’s car to Bianci’s mansion and keeps going as there are Bianci soldiers at the main gate.

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - DAYS LATER

Maria, Johnny, and Gianna are sitting in the living room discussing Antonio’s meeting with the Mayor.

MARIA CACHIOTTIJohnny, these are really great pictures.

JOHNNY RACANNo problem Maria. You better put them up before Antonio gets home.

GIANNA RACANYeah you don’t need him walking in and seeing what we have on him.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThat’s the last thing I need. I am far from done with that son of a bitch and the whole Bianci family. They are going to pay for the day they killed my father. Sit here, I will be right back.

Maria leaves the room.

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GIANNA RACANJohnny is there any chance you could get any of your friends to help watch Antonio without him knowing?

JOHNNY RACANWell, let me think. Hey you know what. I could talk to SAM MCCAULEY (Forty-five, Stocky build, red haired, typical detective). He is actually a private investigator and he owes me a big favor.

Maria reenters the room.

GIANNA RACANMaria, Johnny here has a friend that can help keep an eye on Antonio. If he is doing anything wrong, he will know.

MARIA CACHIOTTIReally? I need to know what he is doing. He is gone every day and coming in so late at night.

JOHNNY RACANSam is a professional, so if anybody can get dirt on him, he can.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThank you so much Johnny. I’m just so tired of him coming and going at all kinds of weird hours.

JOHNNY RACANNo problem. I can’t stand the mob anyway. They just keep on taking and if you don’t do things their way you end up in a Chicago overcoat.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell, I want you and your friend to be careful. Just keep me informed. If you get anything tell Gianna and have her call me, but only around noon. Antonio is never here then.

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JOHNNY RACANWe need to get going. My wife is patiently waiting for me to take her to the baby doctor.

MARIA CACHIOTTII pray all is well.

JOHNNY RACANShe is doing fine, so it should be a quick visit. I will talk with you again soon. Let’s go Gianna.

GIANNA RACANSee ya later Maria. Lunch next Wednesday?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou got it. See you then.

Johnny and Gianna walk out the front door.

INT. JOHNNY RACAN’S DINING ROOM - NEXT DAY

Johnny is sitting at the table with Sam McCauley discussing Antonio.

JOHNNY RACANOkay so here is the deal Sam. This guy is dirty as the day is long. I need to know what he is up too. Can you help me out?

SAM MCCAULEYYou know that I am the best... Hahaha. Let me see what I can do. I don’t like messing with the mob, but I know I owe you after all the help you gave my family when I needed it.

JOHNNY RACANI know and I really appreciate you helping out. If all goes well there will be one less mob family to worry about. Just get me anything you can.

Sam gets up and heads towards the door.

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SAM MCCAULEYOkay I will see what I can dig up. Give me a couple of days and I’ll give you a call.

JOHNNY RACANOkay just let me know.

Sam walks out the door and Johnny picks up the phone to call Maria. The phone rings a couple times and Maria answers

MARIA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Hello, this is Maria.

JOHNNY RACANHey Maria, this is Johnny. I got my friend on the job so we should hear back from him in a couple days.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)That is great. Just tell Gianna to call me when your ready. I would prefer you didn’t call right now in case Antonio shows up and picks up the phone.

JOHNNY RACANI got ya kiddo. I’ll make sure to do that.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Great. Talk to you soon. I really appreciate it.

Johnny hangs up the phone.

INT. THE ELDORADO CLUB

Antonio and Bianci are sitting in a corner booth while Sam McCauley is sitting at the bar watching them.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio, we have a little problem. I hear from the streets that old man Colombo is still up to his old tricks. A couple boys went there this morning and he is refusing to pay his insurance again. This has happened way too many times.

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ANTONIO CAPRESII know Mr. Bianci. I have talked to the boys and wanted to get your blessing before I let them loose.

PASQUALE BIANCIYou have my blessing. This old man has been a thorn to me for too many years. You do what you see is fitting.

ANTONIO CAPRESII will personally go and visit him.

PASQUALE BIANCIThat is fine by me. Let me know when he is taken care of.

ANTONIO CAPRESII will Mr. Bianci. I think that blonde dish at the bar needs a little attention.

PASQUALE BIANCIYou and the dames...

Antonio gets up and walks over to SARAH JOHNSON (twenty-five years old, voluptuous, long flowing blonde hair) that is seated one seat over from Sam McCauley at the bar.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey Blondi, you sitting here all alone?

SARAH JOHNSON(smiling)

I was until you showed up.

ANTONIO CAPRESIGot a name?

SARAH JOHNSONSarah, Sarah Johnson. What about you?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou can call me Antonio. Why don’t you come over and join me over in a booth so that we can talk. What are you drinking?

SARAH JOHNSONSure sounds good to me. I’m drinking a Cosmopolitan.

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ANTONIO CAPRESIBARTENDER (Fifty years old, balding, heavy set, soft spoken), One scotch neat and a Cosmopolitan for the lady. Bring it over to my table.

BARTENDERYes sir, Mr. Capresi.

The bartender turns around to make the drinks as Antonio takes Sarah’s hand and leads her to his table. The bartender then brings the drinks over as Antonio and Sarah are laughing away.

BARTENDER (CONT’D)Here you go Mr. Capresi. Will there be anything else?

ANTONIO CAPRESINo that’s all for now.

BARTENDERVery well.

The bartender walks away from the table.

SARAH JOHNSONIs everyone always so formal with you? What are you some kind of politician or something?

ANTONIO CAPRESII guess you could say that or something close to it. What about you? What do you do?

SARAH JOHNSONRight now I’m trying to break into acting while I work as a waitress across town. I have always dreamed of being on stage and one of these days I’m going to make it.

ANTONIO CAPRESIAre you any good?

SARAH JOHNSON(grinning)

I would say that I am very good at many different things.

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ANTONIO CAPRESII tell you what, I have some connections at the theater. If you stick with me, I will see what I can do about getting you in for an interview.

SARAH JOHNSONThat would be great Mr. Capresi.

ANTONIO CAPRESIJust call me Antonio okay. Tell you what. Let’s finish our drinks and go for a little ride to my place. I want to see if you’re as good as you say you are.

SARAH JOHNSONSounds good to me.

They finish their drinks and they both get up and head for the door followed by Sam. Antonio and Sarah get into Antonio’s car and Sam walks down to his.

INT. SAM MCCAULEY’S CAR

He gets inside the car and follows Antonio to an apartment complex on the west side of Chicago. Sam begins taking pictures of the two of them getting out of the car and walking up the stairway. He takes pictures of the apartment address on the outside of the building.

SAM MCCAULEYOh this was just way too friggineasy! Now I’ll just sit here and wait.

INT. ANTONIO’S WEST SIDE APARTMENT

Antonio and Sarah walk into the apartment. Antonio takes off his jacket and throws it on the couch. He walks over to the bar.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWould you like a drink?

SARAH JOHNSONNo thanks. I just need the ladies room to freshen up a bit.

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ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah sure doll. Its the second door on the left.

Sarah walks into the bathroom as Antonio pours himself a Scotch from the bar. After a few minutes Sarah comes out and the two of them meet in the middle of the room and start passionately kissing. Antonio then leads her by the hand to the bedroom where they begin to disrobe each other while kissing.

INT. ANTONIO’S WEST SIDE APARTMENT - HOUR LATER

The Antonio and Sarah are lying in bed as Sarah runs her fingers through Antonio’s chest hair.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMuffin, you said you were good at many things and I have to agree with you.

SARAH JOHNSONI never lie Antonio.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIts getting late. I think we better get dressed and I will take you home.

SARAH JOHNSONI agree about the time. I need to get home and get me some sleep. I am working first thing in the morning and need my beauty rest.

ANTONIO CAPRESII don’t think you could get any more beautiful than you already are. Tell you what. Give me your phone number and I will give you a call in a couple days after I talk to my friends at the theater.

SARAH JOHNSONYou’re sweet and I really appreciate it. I hope they can get me in for a tryout.

EXT. ANTONIO’S WEST SIDE APARTMENT

The two lovers come walking out the front of the apartment complex and Antonio opens the door to the car for Sarah.

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She kisses him and then gets into the car. All the while Sam is taking pictures of their every move.

SAM MCCAULEYOh this is way too good. He is dead meat.

INT. COLOMBO HARDWARE - NEXT MORNING

Antonio walks into the hardware store and there are a few people standing around shopping. He goes over to GuiseppiColombo and takes him to the back of the store.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMr. Colombo it has come to our attention that you are still refusing to pay your insurance.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOI told you a long time ago. I cannot pay what I don’t have. Business is very slow right now and I can’t afford to pay Mr. Bianci.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou can’t afford not to pay him. I tell you what. I am going to give you one more day. If you don’t pay by tomorrow then I will have no choice but to come back and take care of you personally.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOOkay... okay... I will have the money by tomorrow. Just leave my store.

ANTONIO CAPRESII will be back tomorrow and you better have the money.

Antonio walks out to the front off the store and out the door.

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - THE NEXT DAY

Maria and her sister Theresa are sitting in the living room on the couch drinking tea.

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THERESA CACHIOTTIMaria, mom and I are really getting nervous about this game you are playing with Antonio and the mob. You could get yourself killed if they ever find out what is really going on.

MARIA CACHIOTTII know sis, but you didn’t see Papa’s face the day they shot him. I did. I swore a promise to him that they would pay for what they did to him and I am going to make sure I keep that promise.

THERESA CACHIOTTIWhy don’t you just turn in what you have? Afterwards you, me, and momma will just pack up and leave. We can move to the west coast and change our names if we have too. They will never find us.

Maria gets up from the couch and stands in the middle of the room.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou just don’t understand. They killed our father. Don’t you even care?

THERESA CACHIOTTII have learned to live with the idea that he is gone. Maybe you should too. We have to move on with our lives Maria before we don’t have any lives to live.

Theresa gets up and walks over to Maria.

MARIA CACHIOTTII am going to be fine. I have a private investigator now and he is taking care of business. Trust me everything will be okay.

THERESA CACHIOTTIIts not you that I don’t trust. It is the rest of those mobsters and what they are capable of.

The two girls hug and a tear runs down Maria’s face.

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INT. SAM MCCAULEY’S CAR

Sam is taking pictures of the Bianci house from a distance as guards stand outside the gate. A long black car goes through the gate and pulls up to the front of the house. Antonio gets out of the car and walks into the house.

INT. BIANCI’S LIBRARY - MOMENTS LATER

Antonio, Jackie Marchetti, and Mr. Bianci are all sitting in the office discussing what Antonio had planned for GuiseppiColombo.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio, I need you to take a couple of the boys over to Colombo’s place today and finish this. I grow tired of his refusals and it is time to end it.

ANTONIO CAPRESII visited him yesterday and let him know that I would be back and that he better have your money.

PASQUALE BIANCII want this over. No more chances for him. You will go there and take a couple guys and finish this... today.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay I will grab Jack and Vinny. I will take care of Colombo personally.

JACKIE MARCHETTIAntonio, you just make sure that this can’t come back on us.

Antonio stands up and walks over to Jackie face to face.

ANTONIO CAPRESIJackie, I will do my job as usual. You just worry about yours.

JACKIE MARCHETTIAll I am saying is don’t be sloppy with this.

Antonio pushes Jackie’s shoulder.

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ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat makes you think I won’t handle this any other way. I have always done my job.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay that is enough! Antonio just go do this. Afterwards I want you to come back here as we have something important to talk about.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Sir.

Antonio walks out the library doorway and sees Jack Palmero and Vinny Couture standing by the front doorway.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Okay you two... we have a job to do. Come with me.

JACK PALMEROSure thing Mr. Capresi.

The three walk out the front door and get in a large black Studebaker.

INT. SAM MCCAULEY’S CAR

Sam watches Antonio get into the car and as the car pulls out the gate, Sam starts his car and follows it all the way to Colombo’s Hardware.

EXT. COLOMBO HARDWARE

Antonio and the other two men get out of the car.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay you two. Just stand-by and make sure no one comes into the store.

VINNY COUTUREYou got it boss.

Antonio walks into the store as the two thugs stand on each side of the doorway.

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INT. COLOMBO HARDWARE

Antonio walks around the store to make sure that no one is there besides him and Mr. Colombo. He then goes up to Colombo.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell... well... well. Mr. Colombo. Do you have Mr. Bianci’s money?

GUISEPPI COLOMBOI don’t have it all. This is all I have.

Mr. Colombo hands an envelope to Antonio. Antonio opens the envelope and counts the money.

ANTONIO CAPRESIGuiseppi, what am I going to do with you. This is no where near what you owe Mr. Bianci. He’s not going to be a happy man at all.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOI don’t care. I pay when I can and right now business is a very slow. I barely have the money to pay my bills. You tell you boss that when I have the money, I will pay him.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell that is not good enough. Mr. Bianci has given you way too many chances and you have displeased him for the last time.

Antonio takes out his pistol and points it at Mr. Colombo’s head.

GUISEPPI COLOMBOPlease... I have a family to take care of...

ANTONIO CAPRESIThat is not my problem. Good night Mr. Colombo.

Antonio fires two shots into Colombo’s forehead and he falls to the floor. A puddle of blood seeps out from behind Colombo’s head as he lays on the floor. Antonio turns and walks out of the hardware store. The three men get into the car and drive away.

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INT. SAM MCCAULEY’S CAR

Sam is taking pictures as he hears the shots ring out and sees Antonio running out the store. He takes pictures of Antonio and the two men get into the car and squeal tires as they take off from the scene.

SAM MCCAULEYHoly crap. They just drilled Mr. Colombo.

A large crowd forms in front of the store and moments later the police pull up.

SAM MCCAULEY (CONT’D)I need to get out of here before the coppers come over here and start asking me questions.

Sam slowly drives away.

INT. MR. BIANCI’S OFFICE - HOURS LATER

Jackie Marchetti, Mr. Bianci, and Tony DeStephano are all sitting in Mr. Bianci’s office as Antonio walks into the room.

PASQUALE BIANCIWelcome back Antonio. Did you take care of our little problem?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Sir. Mr. Colombo will no longer be an issue.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay very good. Now that you are here I have an important mission that involves you.

ANTONIO CAPRESISure Mr. Bianci.

PASQUALE BIANCIHere is the problem. It seems some of those Negros from Harlem are trying to corner the Heroin market. Now I haven’t wanted to get involved with the drug trade, but it seems that they are stepping on our toes and moving into my territory. So I have two choices.

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I either need to wipe them out or we make a deal. At this point, I think that if we can get a piece of the action that it would be more profitable than to take on all the drug lords.

JACKIE MARCHETTII must say Mr. Bianci, we do have a strong relationship with the judge and mayor in that area, and they should be able to give us some assistance. But being your Consigliere, I do think that we really have to be cautious with this. Those Negros are very dangerous and could cause us much grief.

Pasquale stands up from behind his desk and slams his fist down.

PASQUALE BIANCII am not worried about grief! If they won’t work with us willingly then I will have no choice but to take out the leaders and control the market myself!

Pasquale sits back down and lights a cigar.

PASQUALE BIANCI (CONT’D)Now this is what I want done. Antonio you will go to New York City and work with Tony to get a meeting with their leaders. You will be acting on my behalf. I want twenty percent of the action and we will provide them all of the insurance that they need to keep the law off their back. We have the mayor already paid off and some of the police force. Let them know that we have the manpower to help them and that this is not a deal to be taken lightly. This is to be productive and not just a trip for biscuits.

ANTONIO CAPRESII fully understand. But what if they don’t want to deal?

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PASQUALE BIANCI (CONT'D)

TONY DESTEPHANOAntonio, you let me worry about that. They know me already in the area and I know most of them. We just need you to act for Mr. Bianciwith a minimal amount of bloodshed.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhen do you want me to leave Mr. Bianci?

PASQUALE BIANCITony will pick you up tomorrow and you will ride to New York with him.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay I guess I better head home then and pack.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio, you are one of my best guys and I expect you will do well. But be careful. It seems that I am not the only one interested in this market. There has been word that Giovanni Caprino has his men there and they are also trying to put the squeeze on the dealers. We have to get to them and make this deal before he does. If they get in the way you know what to do. Comprendi?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Sir. It will be taken care of.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay now you all leave. I am tired and have to rest.

The gentlemen all leave the office and stop in the hallway.

TONY DESTEPHANOAntonio, I will pick you up around nine.

ANTONIO CAPRESII will be ready just give a blow on the ole horn.

Antonio walks out the front door.

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INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM - HOURS LATER

Antonio and Maria are sitting at the dining room table eating spaghetti.

ANTONIO CAPRESIBabe, I need you to pack up a bag for me. I am going to be gone for about a week.

MARIA CACHIOTTII know you hate questions, but where to may I ask?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes I do, but if you need to know, I am going to New York City on business.

MARIA CACHIOTTIBianci business?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes for Mr. Bianci. You know what? You should really have a little more respect for him. He provides us with everything we have.

MARIA CACHIOTTIRespect him? He is nothing but a thief and a murderer. He sits in that fine home like a coward making you do all his dirty work. I just worry that one of these days you are going to leave to do his business and never come back.

Antonio gets up from his chair and walks up behind Maria and puts his hands on her shoulders.

ANTONIO CAPRESIDon’t worry dollface. I won’t get into anything I can’t get out of. I promise.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay as long as you promise. Now go sit down and finish your supper. I will take care of your bag after dessert.

Antonio sits back down and goes back to eating.

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INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM - NEXT MORNING

Antonio is drinking his coffee as a horn blows outside.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay babe, time to go. I will call you when we get settled.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell just be careful okay. I love you.

ANTONIO CAPRESILove you too.

Antonio takes his jacket and bag and goes out the door.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah don’t get yourself killed you bastard. I want to see you hang!

INT. ANTONIO’S HOTEL ROOM

Antonio and Tony DeStephano are sitting in the hotel room discussing their meeting for later that afternoon.

TONY DESTEPHANOOkay we are going to meet with MORRIS MCLAUREN (Twenty-five year old, African American, tall, thin, cocky) at three. He seems to be the head man for the Heroin traffic in the south side. He will be heavily guarded and we don’t want to make any quick moves. This has got to be done with tact. We get him onboard and then help him take over the north side. This way there is only one spook to deal with.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat happens if he doesn’t want to play ball?

TONY DESTEPHANOWell, then we get with the man handling the north side. The guy’s name is KIM KNOTT (Twenty year old, African American, tall, heavyset, well-dressed) and if McLauren won’t join us then we get Knott to join.

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We will give him the same deal, we help him take over all the New York trade. Once that is done he will deal directly with us. Either way Mr. Bianci will get his cut.

EXT. ABANDONED FACTORY BY RIVER

A car pulls up beside the factory. Antonio and Tony step out of the car and two black men, one of them is JOSEPH SMITH (Eighteen year old, African American, tall, muscular, tee shirt and jeans), with machine guns walk over to them. He motions the other man to pat down their visitors.

JOSEPH SMITHCheck these guys out. Mr. McLauren doesn’t want any surprises.

TONY DESTEPHANOWe aren’t carrying. This is strictly business my friend.

JOSEPH SMITHI am not your friend and this is how we do business.

The other man finishes patting them down and shakes his head no.

JOSEPH SMITH (CONT’D)Okay good. Follow me.

Antonio and Tony follow Joseph into the factory where McLauren is sitting in the middle with a couple bodyguards on each side.

MORRIS MCLAURENWell, well if it isn’t some more faces from Chicago... So you want to hone in on my business. One of your type has already been here and I will give you the same answer I gave him. I don’t need you and your bosses to help me. We are doing just fine without you.

TONY DESTEPHANOListen, we aren’t here because you need help. Your boys on the street need our help and in exchange you will give Mr. Bianci a sort of insurance payment.

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TONY DESTEPHANO (CONT'D)

MORRIS MCLAURENI am not paying any guinea any insurance.

TONY DESTEPHANOHear me out. We already have half the New York City police force on our payroll along with the mayor and a few others. We can ensure that you have no interference with your dealings.

MORRIS MCLAURENOkay so what will this so-called insurance cost me?

ANTONIO CAPRESIMr. Bianci will take care of you and you will give him twenty percent off the top.

MORRIS MCLAURENYou are out of your mind. The other cracker that came in here trying to strong arm me was only wanting fifteen percent and I told him to shove it. You two better get out of here before I start getting angry and my boys here don’t like seeing me get angry.

TONY DESTEPHANOI don’t care what Caprino and his boys came here with. They have no way to protect your investments like we do. We have the manpower and the politicians. So you can either work with us or maybe there is someone else.

MORRIS MCLAURENI can tell you this you son of a bitch. Knott won’t work with you either.

TONY DESTEPHANOHow about this? How about you join up with us, pay Mr. Bianci his cut, and in return we help you take over all of New York City?

MORRIS MCLAURENYour saying that together we will take out the north side?

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TONY DESTEPHANOThat is what I am saying...

MORRIS MCLAURENNow that is an interesting proposal. But I won’t give up more than five percent.

TONY DESTEPHANOThat will not make Mr. Biancihappy.

ANTONIO CAPRESII tell you what. I will give you twenty-four hours to think about it. The deal is twenty percent and total control of the Heroin market in New York City. After that the deal is closed. Tony... let’s go and give this man some time to think. We will be back tomorrow for your answer.

Antonio and Tony get up from their seats and begin walking towards the door to leave.

MORRIS MCLAURENWait... I tell you what. You contact your boss and tell him I’ll do twelve percent and not a penny more.

Antonio turns around and faces Morris.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou have twenty-four hours. Sleep on it.

Antonio turns back around and him and Tony walk out the door. They walk over to their car and get inside.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)I think we are going to have to make a trip North. This spook is a real pill.

TONY DESTEPHANOI think your right. I will get in touch with Knott and set up a meeting for tomorrow night at the hotel. Let him come to us.

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INT. HOTEL RESTUARANT - NEXT DAY

Antonio, Tony, and Kim Knott are sitting at a table in the corner discussing the offer from Mr. Bianci.

TONY DESTEPHANOOkay Kim here is the deal. We tried to offer it to your counterpart in the south side and he didn’t see the value in what we were offering. I am hopeful that a businessman like yourself has better insight.

KIM KNOTTSo Morris was his usual assholeself I gather. Well I can say one thing, he may have a lot of men and connections, but he has no clue about running a business. So what type of deal are you talking?

ANTONIO CAPRESIWe have the manpower and the backing of the police and the mayor. We want you to join us and have you control the Heroin market here in New York City.

KIM KNOTTOkay... but what’s the catch. You son a bitchen guineas always want something.

Antonio stands up from his seat and Knott’s men pull out their pistols.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou don’t have to talk like that okay? We are offering a business deal.

TONY DESTEPHANOKim have your men put away their heaters. Antonio, sit down. Let’s keep this business-like.

Antonio sits back in his chair.

ANTONIO CAPRESIKnott it is like this. You would control the market and we get twenty-five percent of everything off the top.

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KIM KNOTTThat is an awfully big cut.

TONY DESTEPHANOThink about what we will be providing. Not only protection for your dealers on the street, but if you run into any trouble we can use our influence with the mayor and others to get you out of it.

KIM KNOTTSo your saying that we take out McLauren and you provide me some protection. What about your counterpart that ummm Mr. Caprino? They talked to me already and wanted to give me a deal. What is to say that they won’t take us all out?

ANTONIO CAPRESICaprino and his boys are not a problem. We have more men and they don’t have the mayor. He doesn’t want his goons to get into a fire fight with us. So what do you think? You ready to take on all of New York City?

KIM KNOTTI still think twenty-five percent is steep. I tell you what, I will do fifteen percent of every cadillac sold.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat Cadillac?

KIM KNOTTSorry you ain’t up to speed on the market are ya. A cadillac around here is an ounce of heroin.

ANTONIO CAPRESIListen, we aren’t playing games. But I can see that you are a businessman and need to keep your costs low. I tell you what. Twenty percent... that’s the deal and I suggest you take it. Your counterpart will deal if you won’t.

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KIM KNOTTTwenty percent... done. So when do we start this thing?

TONY DESTEPHANOWe will be in contact with you in a week. This has got to be planned out properly. Don’t make any moves until we say to.

KIM KNOTTYou know it. It will be a pleasure to do business with you and your boss.

Tony lifts his glass of wine for a toast. Antonio and Kim lift their drinks and touch them together.

TONY DESTEPHANOTo business.

KIM KNOTTTo business.

The three gentleman continue talking as they eat.

INT. ANTONIO’S HOTEL ROOM - NEXT MORNING

Antonio is packing his bag when there is a knock on the door.

ANTONIO CAPRESII’ll be right with you.

Antonio takes out his .45 pistol and walks over to the door. He looks through the peep hole on the door and it is Tony DeStephano. He lays the pistol on the table beside the door and lets Tony in.

TONY DESTEPHANOSo you getting ready to head back to Chicago?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah the wife gets ancy when I have been gone too long.

TONY DESTEPHANOI know how that can be. That’s why I will never get married. Anyway... tell Mr. Bianci that everything is all set. We will take out Morris and his boys in a few days and the territory will go to Knott.

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We will keep a close eye on his operations to make sure that he gets his proper cut.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat about Caprino? How are you going to keep him off their backs?

TONY DESTEPHANOOh don’t worry. I have a little surprise brewing for Caprino’s boys. Lets just say that they are going to be a bit tied up with the fuzz.

ANTONIO CAPRESISounds good to me. I need to get going. I’m flying back at noon and don’t want to be missing my flight. Good luck with Knott and the rest of them.

TONY DESTEPHANOGrazie... Come out to New York anytime you want and bring the misses. I am sure she would love to take in a show and do some shopping.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThe shopping would scare me more than Caprino any day.

TONY DESTEPHANOI know what ya mean... them dames can be dangerous in a store with a bunch of green. You have a safe trip back to Chicago.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThanks. I’ll be talking to ya soon.

Tony turns around and heads out the door as Antonio closes the door and returns to packing his bag.

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - DAYS LATER

There is a knock at the door and Maria goes and opens it. Standing there is Johnny Racan and Sam McCauley.

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TONY DESTEPHANO (CONT'D)

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey Johnny, your sister called and said you two were on your way over. Come on in.

Johnny walks over and kisses Maria on the cheek.

JOHNNY RACANYeah we have a bunch of info to give you on what Antonio has been up to these past couple weeks.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell go ahead and sit down. Would you like a cup of coffee? Antonio is gone for the day as usual.

JOHNNY RACANYeah I’ll take a cup.

SAM MCCAULEYI’ll pass on the coffee, but I will take a glass of water.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay be right back.

Maria walks out of the room while Johnny and Sam sit down on the couch.

SAM MCCAULEYI hope she takes this okay. I hate to be the bearer of this kind of crap.

JOHNNY RACANShe will be fine. She knows how he is and has suspected all this stuff for a long time. Just lay it out to her.

The sound of a kettle goes off in the kitchen.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey Johnny, cream and sugar?

JOHNNY RACANNo Maria... just black is fine.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay.

Moments later Maria walks into the living room with the coffee and water for her guests.

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MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)There you go guys. So what kind of dirt do you have on that no-account loser of a husband.

Sam reaches into his attache and pulls out a folder filled with pictures and notes. He opens the folder and spreads out all the pictures. Maria starts to rummage through them and picks up the one with Antonio kissing Sarah Johnson outside the apartment in West Chicago.

SAM MCCAULEYNow don’t blow your wig, but as you can see Maria he has himself a moll. In fact, he has had a couple of them that he picked up in the Eldorado Club and brought them to an apartment on the west side. But this one here, a Miss Sarah Johnson, has been with him for a couple weeks now.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh I figured he had another dame, but I didn’t know he had an actual apartment. That little son of a bitch. No wonder he would come home late and look like he just walked out of the bed room ready to leave for the day.

SAM MCCAULEYSorry Maria. But I have to give you what I find.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo you’re doing a great job Sam. I really appreciate it.

Maria wipes a tear that is rolling down her cheek.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)What else do you have?

SAM MCCAULEYWell remember about a week and a half ago when Mr. Colombo’s Hardware was robbed and he was snuffed?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah I remember hearing that. It was a shame they killed him. My dad worked for him long ago.

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Sam pulls out pictures of Antonio running out of the store with his gun in his hand.

SAM MCCAULEYWell seems that Mr. Bianci put a hit out on Colombo for some reason and Antonio was the cooler.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh my God. Another one. I am sure he is the one that shot Caprino’s son Stephano and now Mr. Colombo too?

SAM MCCAULEYYeah sorry. I liked Mr. Colombo. Okay, now this little trip he just took. Seems he headed to New York City and was doing some type of business with a couple of the blacks there. So I had a friend look out for him and the best I can figure is that they are trying to break into the Heroin market.

MARIA CACHIOTTINow wait a minute... Your telling me that they’re getting into drugs now.

SAM MCCAULEYI hate to throw you that curve, but it appears that way. My friend didn’t get any pictures, but he is quite reliable. He said they met with two different blacks known for drug traffic. Big time dealers so I am pretty sure they are getting into it pretty deep.

MARIA CACHIOTTII just can’t believe it, but then again they never surprise me. Well it just piles up deeper and deeper. One day soon I am going to put them all away for a long, long time. I really appreciate all your hard work Sam.

SAM MCCAULEYMaria I’m not on any other cases right now so I will keep an eye on him.

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MARIA CACHIOTTII can’t afford to pay you anything Sam. Antonio gives me just enough to get food and stuff.

SAM MCCAULEYDon’t worry about it. I hate the mob and I will do anything in my power to make sure they go down.

EXT. MORRIS MCLAUREN’S FACTORY

There are three black cars just a block from the factory with a group of men standing around. Tony Destephano and LUCIANODE LUCA are standing together talking.

TONY DESTEPHANOOkay Luciano here is the plan. We drive by and ice the guards out front. Joey in the car behind us takes his boys around back and Giovanni in the back car follows us and will get out and help Joey take out everyone that is in the factory. I want McLauren plugged.

LUCIANO DE LUCAYou’re the boss. The boys are ready.

The men get into their cars and start down the road. One car turns off in between the factories and the other two continue down until they reach the factory where McLauren held the meeting. Fausto sticks his machine gun out the window and begins to fire on the four black men standing in front of the factory doorway. Around the back of the factory the black car stops and three men get out with machine guns. The second car stops and two more men get out.

INT. FACTORY

The men enter the factory and begin shooting at all the men standing around. The men take cover and begin firing back. As the firing continues there are men falling from both sides. But Tony’s men end up out gunning the others and kill every man that was in the factory. Tony Destephano and Fausto both walk into the front of the factory and look around. Tony walks right over to McLauren’s body and kicks it.

TONY DESTEPHANOWell there is one less Negro to worry about.

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LUCIANO DE LUCAI think we better get out of here. The coppers will be here any time.

TONY DESTEPHANOYeah let’s go. We have another spook to fill with some daylight.

LUCIANO DE LUCAWhat? I thought we were going to use him to run the show while we just take a cut.

TONY DESTEPHANOAre you out of your mind? You actually think a Sicilian like Mr. Bianci is going to let some jiggaboo run part of his business. No way! The whole meeting with Knott was to get his confidence and to give us time to take McLauren out. Now we finish up business and take over the heroin market ourselves. We need to find Knott’s operation and then set up a meeting. This is what Mr. Bianciwanted all along. Get your men to find him and I will take care of the rest.

LUCIANO DE LUCAOkay Tony. If that is what Mr. Bianci wants.

INT. BIANCI’S LIBRARY

Mr. Bianci and Antonio are sitting in the library smoking cigars.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio I have asked you here to speak with you privately. I talked to Tony and he told me about how you handled things in New York City. You have become quite the businessman.

ANTONIO CAPRESII have learned it all from you sir.

PASQUALE BIANCIWell that makes me feel good. You have learned well.

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I have a major business proposition which could prove very lucrative for you and your family. I have acquired two casinos in Las Vegas and I am needing someone to run the business out there for me. You will have all the men you need and the financing to get started. Now I know you don’t have a casino background, but from what I have seen it will not take you long.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou know I would do anything you ask. But Maria has lived here all her life along with her family. It may take me a bit to convince her to move west.

PASQUALE BIANCIAntonio... I need you out there. I am sure you will be able to convince her. I tell you what. Why don’t you take a couple days off. Take Maria for a trip. Just the two of you. Maybe a cruise. I will take care of everything. That way the two of you can talk and it will be easier to convince her of what is the right thing to do. You will no longer be just a Capo Antonio... you will be my Vegas Underboss in control of the whole thing. No more street thugs. Live a life of luxury... anything you want. Penthouse apartment, nice clothes for Maria from the best shops, fancy car... the whole ball of wax. Comprendi?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Mr. Bianci... I think I will take you up on the trip. Let me talk to Maria. Its going to take me a bit to convince her, but I know I can get her to go.

PASQUALE BIANCIVery good. You let me know. I will make you a very happy rich man Antonio.

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PASQUALE BIANCI (CONT'D)

ANTONIO CAPRESIGrazie Mr. Bianci. I will see you as soon as I get back.

PASQUALE BIANCIOn your way out see Jackie. Tell him I said to give you five thousand. That should be more than enough to have a good time.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThanks Mr. Bianci. That is quite generous of you.

Antonio gets up out of his seat, walks over and kisses Bianci’s ring, and then walks out of the library.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM - EVENING

Maria and Antonio are sitting drinking coffee and eating dessert.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaria, I have had a long talk with Mr. Bianci and he has made provisions for us to get away for a little trip.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhat have you done now?

ANTONIO CAPRESIOh Maria you are always the suspicious type. I did nothing at all. He is just showing his appreciation for the work I did in New York. You and I have tickets on a luxury cruise liner to the Bahamas next weekend.

MARIA CACHIOTTIReally Antonio? So there is no mob stuff? No meetings on the ship? Just you, me, and the open ocean?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes we fly out to New York and catch the ship on Friday. Bring your best dresses... no wait.

Antonio reaches into his wallet and pulls out a thousand dollar bill.

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ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Here take this and go to the best shops. I want you to buy yourself a ballroom dress and shoes. While you’re at it get a couple outfits for the trip. Anything you need. I want my gal to be the smoothest thing on the ocean.

MARIA CACHIOTTIAntonio... this is way too much. I wouldn’t have a clue what to buy.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am sure you can figure it out. Now I need to go out for a little while, but I won’t be late.

Antonio gets up and kisses Maria on the cheek, grabs his jacket off the hook and goes out the door.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell at least I get something out of all this crap. I might as well use it.

Maria walks over and picks up the phone and calls Theresa. The phone rings a couple times and Theresa picks up.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)Hey Sis... You are not going to believe this. Antonio just gave me a thousand dollar bill.

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)You have got to be kidding! Okay what’s the deal?

MARIA CACHIOTTII am not sure what he is wanting, but hey he said to go dress shopping. You want to join me?

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Spending someone else’s money is something I do best. I’m in. Where do you want to meet?

MARIA CACHIOTTILet’s start with lunch at Babe’s and then we’ll hit the stores.

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THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Sounds good to me Sis. I will be at your place around eleven thirty. Ciao.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay see you then. Ciao.

EXT. CRUISE SHIP - ONE WEEK LATER

Maria and Antonio are standing on the bow of the ship with drinks in their hands. Maria is in a long flowing dress and Antonio is in a suit and tie.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey babe how about you and me go down to the casino and have some fun?

MARIA CACHIOTTIThe casino? I have never played cards and you know it.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaybe you will have beginners luck.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay I will try... it might just be fun.

Maria and Antonio walk to the elevator and get inside. The elevator opens moments later at the casino floor.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)Wow look at this place! How do you know what ones to go to? There are so many tables.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell let’s just start at the easiest one first which is the roulette table and work up from there.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhat do you do?

ANTONIO CAPRESIJust follow my lead and I will teach you.

The two walk over to the Roulette table.

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MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay teach away.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIt is simple... first we need some chips. Good man give me two hundred in tens.

The Roulette spinner hands over the chips to Antonio.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Okay now take one chip and select black or red.

MARIA CACHIOTTIIf you say so... okay one chip on black.

Maria takes a chip and places it on the black space and Antonio pulls a chip from his pile.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell I think I am going to play some odds.

Antonio places his chip at the bottom of the middle row. The operator lets the ball go and it goes around until it stops on 20 black. Maria jumps up and down.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey it landed on black! I win!

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat do you know? I won also! But I get more money because of the odds.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOdds smodds... I won! Okay let me try again. Can I do more than one?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou can do as many as you want babe.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay let’s see. One on the zero and one on the ten.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhy those?

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell... I like zero and ten was how old I was when I lost my dad.

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ANTONIO CAPRESII will let mine ride.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhat is ride?

ANTONIO CAPRESIJust means I leave all mine where they are.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay...

The operator lets the ball go and it goes around until it lands on the ten.

ANTONIO CAPRESITalk about beginners luck. Nice haul baby.

The operator gives Maria her winnings.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh my gosh... I won all that?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah three hundred and fifty dollars.

MARIA CACHIOTTII could get use to this.

ANTONIO CAPRESIReady to move on to something harder?

MARIA CACHIOTTICan I just stay here for a little longer?

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhatever you want.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay let’s see. I think I will do thirty five, thirty two, and zero again.

ANTONIO CAPRESII think I will watch you this time.

The operator lets the ball go and it goes around until it lands on the zero.

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ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Damn girl... you seem to be good at this.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah I like this.

ANTONIO CAPRESICool... let em ride.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo I am changing my numbers. Twenty and five.

The operator lets the ball go and it goes around landing on thirty two.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOh man... you should have listened. Hahaha.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay funny guy. Can you go get me a drink?

ANTONIO CAPRESISure what do you want?

MARIA CACHIOTTIJust a glass of burgundy.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay I’ll be right back. Don’t lose all your chips.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh I will try not too.

Antonio walks away and Maria continues to play.

INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM

Tony DeStephano and Luciano De Luca are sitting in a hotel room cleaning their machine guns.

TONY DESTEPHANOOkay let’s get this right. I need you to take Jack and I will take Vinny and we will pull up to Knott’s house. I want to spray the place and take anyone that is inside out.

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LUCIANO DE LUCAI think we should go in afterwards and check to make sure that spook is dead.

TONY DESTEPHANOTell you what. You take both Jack and Vinny and clear the house. Take their weapons too. We don’t want some street dealer thinking that if they have weapons that they were taking over. This is the end of these damn spooks.

LUCIANO DE LUCAYou got it boss.

EXT. KIM KNOTT’S HOUSE - HOURS LATER

Two cars pull up outside and park. It is dark and the men are all dressed in dark suits. They begin to open fire on the house. Moments later someone from inside begins to return fire. The men all get behind the cars and continue to fire on the house. One man comes running out the door and he is fired upon many times until he falls over the rail.

TONY DESTEPHANOOkay go clean house. I will meet you back at the hotel. We need to establish our alibi.

LUCIANO DE LUCAWill do boss. Jack... Vinny... you heard the man. Let’s go take em out.

TONY DESTEPHANOHead over to my place after this is done. I have a phone call to make.

Tony gets back into his car and drives away.

INT. TONY DESTEPHANO’S LIVING ROOM - HOURS LATER

Tony picks up the phone and calls POLICE DISPATCH.

POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)Hello this is the police. How may I help you?

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TONY DESTEPHANOI have some information on a shooting that happened earlier.

POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)What is your name Sir?

TONY DESTEPHANOI prefer to stay anonymous because the mob is involved and I know there are leaks in your force.

POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)What information do you have then?

TONY DESTEPHANOIt was a mob hit and the guys that shot those poor blacks were from Giovanni Caprino’s gang. It was JOSEPH ESPOSITO (thirty five year old dark hair, medium build, cocky) and two other guys.

POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)Are you positive?

TONY DESTEPHANOI saw them there with my own two eyes. They got out of a long black car and began shooting up the place.

POLICE DISPATCH (O.C.)Are you sure you can’t give me your name or come down and file a report?

Tony hangs up the telephone and begins laughing.

TONY DESTEPHANOThat should keep Caprino’s boys busy for a little bit.

EXT. JOSEPH SALVATORE’S HOME - THREE A.M.

There are police cars parked in front of Joseph’s home and detective DANNY LEROUX (Forty year old, brown hair, stocky build, trench coat wearing, hard nosed detective) is banging on the front door. Moments later Joseph opens the door.

DANNY LEROUXAre you Joseph Esposito?

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JOSEPH ESPOSITOYeah what do you want?

DANNY LEROUXI’m Detective Danny Leroux and I need you to come down to headquarters and answer a few questions.

JOSEPH ESPOSITOWhy should I?

DANNY LEROUXOne is because I have a warrant and two you can come quietly or I will physically take you there. It’s up to you.

JOSEPH ESPOSITOCan at least get dressed?

DANNY LEROUXYeah I guess. One of the officers will go upstairs with you. I just don’t want any funny business.

JOSEPH ESPOSITOYeah whatever. I don’t care what you flatfoots want, I have been home all night.

DANNY LEROUXWe’ll see.

Joseph turns and heads up the stairs to his bedroom followed by a police officer.

INT. SHIP’S CASINO - MEANWHILE

Antonio and Maria are sitting at the blackjack table.

ANTONIO CAPRESIAre you having fun babe?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYes believe it or not I am having a blast. Winning all this money surely helps too.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes you have done pretty good for yourself. I do have something I need to talk to you about though.

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MARIA CACHIOTTIWhat’s that.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell Mr. Bianci has purchased a casino in Las Vegas and working a deal on a couple more.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou said that this was a vacation and nothing to do with your work.

ANTONIO CAPRESII know what I said. But this is important.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay so what does that have to do with us?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou know how you are always saying that you want me off the street?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell he wants me to manage the casinos for him.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou mean move all the way out to Nevada? Away from Chicago?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah... we would have our own home, a nice car, and the clothes that you really deserve.

MARIA CACHIOTTIBut Antonio, you know all my family is in Chicago. I have lived there all my life. How could you even think of asking me to leave them?

Maria gets up from the table and runs away crying. Antonio picks up their chips and drops a few on the table for the dealer.

ANTONIO CAPRESIDamn women... keep the cards hot Charlie. I’ll be back.

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He then goes running after Maria.

INT. MARIA AND ANTONIO’S CABIN

Antonio comes through the door and Maria is laying across the bed crying.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaria... babe... stop crying. Let me explain this. Mr. Bianci is offering me a great opportunity. There will be no more street hits. Everything is legit. Mr. Bianci wants me to manage the casinos for him and in exchange we will be able to buy the house you’ve always wanted and maybe even start a family.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou know how close I am to my mom and sister. I don’t think I could just up and move away like that. Especially for anything that has to do with the mob.

ANTONIO CAPRESIListen to me. You could have the best things and fly back to visit your family anytime you wanted.

MARIA CACHIOTTII don’t know Antonio. This is way too sudden for me to even think of an answer.

ANTONIO CAPRESIListen babe... we have four more days on this cruise. Let’s have a good time and you can think about it.

MARIA CACHIOTTIBut what about the other gangsters that are already out there? Don’t you think there will still be trouble?

ANTONIO CAPRESIMaria that is the great thing about this chance. Everyone out there is keeping things legal like. So we don’t have to worry.

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Now why don’t you go fix your makeup and let’s go get a bite to eat and a nice bottle of wine. Then we will go dancing. I know you like dancing. What do ya say?

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell okay, but give me a few minutes to straighten up and I will meet you up on deck.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThat’s my girl. See you in a little bit.

Antonio walks out of the room. Maria walks into the bathroom and begins fixing her makeup.

MARIA CACHIOTTII can’t believe that bastard wanting to take me away from my family. But I have to do it if I’m ever going to put his ass away. I sure hope momma understands.

INT. BIANCI’S LIBRARY - DAYS LATER

Bianci and Antonio are sitting in the library talking about Antonio’s future.

PASQUALE BIANCII hope you had a good time on your cruise.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Sir. The cruise went better than I expected. At first Maria was very torn up about the whole moving idea. But after talking with her I was able to convince her that it would be best for us. After a bunch of talking she finally came around.

PASQUALE BIANCIOkay... so you are going to take over my casinos and be my under boss in Nevada. That not only goes for Vegas, but for also Reno also. I am looking to expand the business up there. I am expecting a lot from you.

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ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT'D)

ANTONIO CAPRESIYou know I will do my very best Mr. Bianci.

PASQUALE BIANCII know Antonio, you always have. Okay let’s talk money. You will get ten percent of everything that comes into the casinos. Twenty-five percent comes back here to me. The rest of the profits are to go to growing our empire in Nevada. Comprendi?

ANTONIO CAPRESII fully understand and I think that is most generous of you.

PASQUALE BIANCIBelieve me Antonio, you will earn every penny. When can you get out there?

ANTONIO CAPRESIWell I need to get the apartment packed up and shipped. I would say two weeks tops.

PASQUALE BIANCITwo weeks is good. Get your family and get things done as I need you out there as soon as possible.

ANTONIO CAPRESII won’t let you down Mr. Bianci. I guarantee you that.

PASQUALE BIANCIOh one last thing. I want reports every month and If I ever find that you’re screwing me... well let’s just say you wouldn’t want anything to happen to your family. Capesh.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYes Sir. You have no worries there.

Antonio gets up and walks over and kisses Bianci’s ring. He then turns and leaves the library.

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INT. MARIA’S MOTHER’S KITCHEN - AFTERNOON

Maria, Theresa, and Brigitta are sitting at the kitchen table drinking a cup of tea.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIIt is so nice to have my girls here for tea. It has been a while.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell Momma... there is a reason I have asked you and Theresa to have tea with me this afternoon.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIThere is? Are you pregnant?

MARIA CACHIOTTINo momma... I am not pregnant.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIOh I was hoping you were going to tell me that I was going to be a Grandmother.

MARIA CACHIOTTII wish it was that easy. Antonio and I have to move.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIWhat do you mean move? Are you getting a house?

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell sort of. We are moving to Nevada.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIWhat? Nevada? Why?

THERESA CACHIOTTIWhat the hell are you talking about?

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTITheresa watch you mouth. I didn’t bring you up to talk like that.

MARIA CACHIOTTII’m sorry, but we are moving to Nevada so that Antonio can take over Mr. Bianci’s casinos. He is taking him off the streets and making him a manager.

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BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIA manager? No... He is being made his underboss. That is no different than what he is doing other than he will have other people do his killing for him. You will be so far away.

MARIA CACHIOTTII know momma and I wish I could change it, but I am going to put him away. I can’t do it if he is in Nevada without me. I promise that I will come back regularly.

THERESA CACHIOTTIAre you sure about this Maria? It could be quite dangerous out there.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHow much more dangerous could it be compared to what I have been doing here for the past few years?

THERESA CACHIOTTIVery! You won’t have any help! You would be on your own!

MARIA CACHIOTTII know what I am doing. I promised Papa that I would take him out for what he did and I am not about to give up now.

Brigitta begins crying.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTII don’t know Maria. I agree with your sister. You don’t know what is out there. Maybe it is time to give up on your promise and leave Antonio.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo Momma... There is no way I am quitting now. He is the man that took my father away and I am going to be the one to pay him back.

THERESA CACHIOTTII don’t trust that snake. But I understand that you have to finish what you started.

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But please be very careful and make sure you call me everyday.

MARIA CACHIOTTIEveryday Theresa? How about once a week at least... just kidding. I will call you so much it will look like I am living with you.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIOh baby... Please if you run into any trouble you’re to come home right away.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will Momma.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTII am going to be so worried about you.

MARIA CACHIOTTII know Momma. Let’s change the subject before we all start crying.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIWell I am not done yet. When are you leaving?

MARIA CACHIOTTIWe have begun to get packed and have to be in Nevada in a week and a half.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTISo soon?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYes Momma. But I will come by before we go.

THERESA CACHIOTTIHow about I come over and give you a hand?

MARIA CACHIOTTIThat would be great Sis.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTII will come over too. We can get it done a lot quicker if the three of us work together and I won’t be just sitting here worrying about you.

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THERESA CACHIOTTI (CONT'D)

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh thank you Momma. I really love the both of you and appreciate it.

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - ONE WEEK LATER

Maria and Theresa are packing a couple boxes.

MARIA CACHIOTTITheresa... I need you to do me a really big favor.

THERESA CACHIOTTIWhat Sis?

MARIA CACHIOTTII need you to take the book and pictures and hold on to them for me until I need them. I can’t chance Antonio finding them while we unpack. Once we get settled and I get to know his routine I will have you send them to me.

THERESA CACHIOTTII can do that. I don’t think there is anything that will happen.

MARIA CACHIOTTIGreat let me go get it and you can just put it in your purse so it is not out in the open.

Maria goes to her bedroom and returns moments later with a notebook and a stack of pictures.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)Here you go. Make sure you put them away. If anything ever happens to me, I want you to take it to the judge. I don’t think that he is on the payroll and he will be able to take down Bianci at least.

Maria puts everything into an envelope and hands it to Theresa. Theresa takes the envelope and puts it into her purse.

THERESA CACHIOTTINot a problem Sis. One way or another these assholes are going to go down. You just be careful out there okay.

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MARIA CACHIOTTINo problem there, plus I will come home a few times a year.

Maria and Theresa hug as tears roll down their cheeks. There is a knock at the door and Maria walks over to answer it. It is Brigitta.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTISo today is the big day.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYes Momma. The movers will be here anytime now and once everything is packed up I will be heading to the airport. Antonio is already in Vegas waiting on me.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIWell I made some cookies for your flight.

Brigitta hands Maria a paper sack.

MARIA CACHIOTTIAwww... Thank you Momma.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIJust remember if you have any trouble at all I want you to come home right away.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will. Believe you me... I will get out of there right away.

Maria and Brigitta hug as the tears flow down their cheeks. Maria walks her mother to the door as the movers are coming up the stairway.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTILooks like your movers are here. Be careful and call me as soon as you get into Vegas and please stay out of trouble.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will try Momma. Love you.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTII love you too.

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INT. MARIA AND ANTONIO’S VEGAS HOME - WEEKS LATER

Maria and Antonio are sitting in their new living room.

MARIA CACHIOTTIAntonio... this house is great, more than I could have ever dreamed of.

ANTONIO CAPRESIBabe this is just the beginning. The more casinos that Mr. Bianci opens the more money I will be making and I will give you everything you deserve.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh and in return I will give you everything you deserve.

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat do you mean by that?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh silly... I mean a family and a wife you will be proud of.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am already proud of you. As far as the family, let’s hold that thought for a little while until I get things really going.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou may be a little late for that.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHuh?

MARIA CACHIOTTIFor such a smart man you don’t catch a hint to well do you?

ANTONIO CAPRESIWhat are you taking about?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYour going to be a father.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOh my God. Your pregnant?

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MARIA CACHIOTTII think that is what you being a father means.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am not sure what to say. You need to take it easy now.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou’re the boss. I think I am going to go shopping for some better curtains though. I don’t care for these.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThat’s fine. Do you want one of the boys to take you? I don’t want you carrying all kinds of stuff.

MARIA CACHIOTTII don’t need a guard. I can go shopping all by myself.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah I guess. I am just a little nervous now that your ... Well you know...

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah you can say it... pregnant.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah that and I have to get use to this area yet. It still feels like East Chicago at times. Well, I need to head to the casino and check things out. We are having a big opening tomorrow and want everything to go well because Mr. Bianci is coming in. So make sure you have your prettiest dress because I want you at my side for the celebration.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay I will wear that nice red one. You better hurry then and I will see you tonight.

ANTONIO CAPRESII will be working late tonight so if you want to go to bed that will be okay.

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MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah I am kinda tired. I may just do that.

Antonio gets up and kisses Maria on the forehead.

ANTONIO CAPRESII love you.

MARIA CACHIOTTILove you too.

Antonio walks out the door. Maria walks over and picks up the phone to call her mother to give her the news. The phone rings a couple times and Brigitta picks up.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Hello.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHi Momma. How are you doing?

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)I am doing fine. We miss you terribly around here.

MARIA CACHIOTTII miss you all too. I have some news for you. Are you sitting down?

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Yes I am... What’s going on?

MARIA CACHIOTTII am pregnant Momma.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Grandbaby? Your giving me a grandbaby?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYes Momma, I just found out yesterday.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Oh now I am really worried. Why don’t you leave Antonio and come back here until you have the baby?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou know I can’t do that. I will be fine. But why don’t you plan on coming out here in a couple months. I will probably need the help.

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BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)I will do that. You just let me know when. I need to go and tell everyone. Your sister is going to flip.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay Momma... I love you and will talk with you soon.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)I love you too.

Maria hangs up the phone.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay back to Antonio... this changes nothing. I would rather my child grew up like me and not with a gangster as a father.

Maria gets up and leaves the room.

INT. ANTONIO’S OFFICE AT THE MONTE CARLO

Antonio and MICHAEL CHAPELLA (Thirty five year old, short, thin build, easy going attitude) are sitting in the office discussing the casino operations.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMichael, I know you have been out here all your life and know a lot about the area. So here’s the deal. I need you as my right hand man.

MICHAEL CHAPELLAI appreciate that Mr. Capresi.

ANTONIO CAPRESIBut I need to have some others. You know... soldiers to take care of the incidentals.

MICHAEL CHAPELLAWell Boss, I have a couple of guys that have been working for me before the casino business kicked in.

ANTONIO CAPRESITell you what. I want four guys. Two for each casino. They will be...

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I guess you could say the head bouncers. Actually they will be the ones to make sure that we don’t get hit by that asshole Caprino.

MICHAEL CHAPELLAI fully understand. When do you want them to start?

ANTONIO CAPRESIRight away. Don’t forget Mr. Bianci is coming in tomorrow morning. You will pick him up at the airport with all four guys as protection.

MICHAEL CHAPELLANot a problem boss.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay go down and check the floor. I have some business to take care of.

MICHAEL CHAPELLAWill do.

Chapella gets up and leaves the room as Antonio puts his feet on the desk and lights a cigar.

ANTONIO CAPRESINow this is the life!

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - DAYS LATER

Maria picks up the phone and calls Gianna. After a couple rings Gianna picks up.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Hello.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey Gianna. It’s Maria.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Hey girl. How are things in Vegas?

MARIA CACHIOTTIThey are going okay, but there has been a change in things. I’m pregnant.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Oh my God. Really? What are you going to do?

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ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT'D)

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell It’s time to kick things into high gear I can’t wait any longer. I need a really big favor from Johnny.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)What do you need?

MARIA CACHIOTTIIs it possible for your brother to get close to Mr. Caprino’s bunch?

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)That’s a tall order girl. But I don’t see why not. He has lots of friends.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay this is what I need. I need to find out who the boss for Caprino is out here in Vegas. I am ready to drop the ball on Antonio.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Are you sure this is the right time?

MARIA CACHIOTTIThe timing couldn’t be better. I want to get this done and come back to Chicago.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)It could be very dangerous.

MARIA CACHIOTTII know the danger dear. I have for years. But it is time to stop this game and take care of him.

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)Okay, I will see what I can do. You know my brother’s connections, they will get you what you want. By the way, how’s that new house of your’s?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh the house is awesome. Too bad I am not going to be staying here. Once everything goes down I will probably have to go underground for a bit.

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GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)I can see why. You better be careful.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will. Can you get me that info like right away?

GIANNA RACAN (O.C.)I got you covered my friend. I will call you as soon as I can.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThat’s great. Loves ya and I will talk to you soon.

Maria hangs up the phone.

INT. GIOVANNI CAPRINO’S OFFICE

NICHOLAS VALACHIO (Forty year old, tall, muscular, black hair, mean) Caprino’s Chicago under boss, and JERRY FEZZUGLIO(Thirty years old, tall, medium build, brash attitude) Caprino’s Chicago Capo, are in Caprino’s office.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOOkay fellas. I hear that our friend Bianci has added operations in Vegas and is trying to hone in on Reno too. We need to do something about that. Jerry, I need you to go out to Vegas and meet with GLEN DECENCIO (Forty year old, medium build, medium height, very business-like). I want some info on what is going on and who is running the operations out there.

JERRY FEZZUGLIOI will leave right away boss.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOGood. Nicholas, while he is gone, go see what you can find out around here. I want to know what the scat is out on the street.

NICHOLAS VALACHIOYou got it boss.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOGood. I want to know right away.

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Nicholas and Jerry get up and walk over and kiss Caprino’s ring and then leave the room.

GIOVANNI CAPRINO (CONT’D)I‘ll get that son of a bitch Bianci one of these days!

INT. GIANNA’S KITCHEN

Gianna and her brother Johnny are sitting in the kitchen having a cup of coffee.

GIANNA RACANOkay so I get this call from Maria this morning. She says that it is time for her to take out Antonio.

JOHNNY RACANIs she sure? I mean this could be dangerous... Maybe even deadly.

GIANNA RACANShe says she knows what she is doing. But she needs your help.

JOHNNY RACANSure whatever she needs.

GIANNA RACANGood... Can you get with your friends DAVID BUSCETTI (Thirty year old, medium build, medium height, very cocky) or TONY BUSCETTI (Twenty nine year old, medium build, medium height, very cocky)?

JOHNNY RACANYou know I hate those two, but David and I were best friends in High School. What does she want to know?

GIANNA RACANShe needs the name of Caprino’s boss out in Vegas. I think she is going to flip Antonio.

JOHNNY RACANWow I don’t know if they will tell me.

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GIANNA RACANTell them you are planning a trip out there and want only the best.

JOHNNY RACANThat’s as good as anything. I will see what I can do.

INT. THE ELDORADO CLUB - EVENING

Johnny Racan is sitting at the bar as Tony Buscetti walks in. Johnny waves at him to join him. Tony walks over and sits down beside him.

JOHNNY RACANHey there Tony! Let me buy you a drink. What’s your poison?

TONY BUSCETTIThanks Johnny. I just need a bourbon on the rocks.

Johnny waves the bartender over.

JOHNNY RACANI need two bourbons on the rocks.

TONY BUSCETTIThanks.

Johnny turns to face Tony.

JOHNNY RACANIt’s been a while. How’s things?

TONY BUSCETTIYeah long time. Things are going well. Been quite busy. How about you?

JOHNNY RACANWell, I have been so busy it is time to take me a vacation.

TONY BUSCETTIReally where ya heading?

JOHNNY RACANI am actually thinking of going to Vegas and do some gambling.

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TONY BUSCETTIIs that so. You know I have some friends in Vegas that could show you around.

The bartender hands them both their drinks.

JOHNNY RACANI just want it to be top notch. There are so many real dives out there from what I have heard.

TONY BUSCETTII tell you what. I will make a call to Mr. Decencio. He is a good friend of mine and he’s the manager over at the Flamingo. He’ll treat you right.

JOHNNY RACANThat sounds great. I will heading out next Monday.

TONY BUSCETTICool. I will call him tomorrow and set things up. When you get to the Flamingo, tell them you want to speak with Glen and that Mr. Caprino sent you.

JOHNNY RACANI will. Thanks. A toast to old high school days.

TONY BUSCETTITo old days.

The two raise glasses and then drink.

INT. ANTONIO AND MARIA’S DINING ROOM

Antonio and Maria are having supper.

ANTONIO CAPRESIBabe I need to take a little trip. Just for two days.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWhere to now?

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ANTONIO CAPRESII am going up to Reno to check out a couple possible casinos that are up for sale.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou leaving tomorrow?

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah but like I said just for two days.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay I will get your bag together tonight.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThanks babe. You are way too good for me.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh I know that... just kidding.

ANTONIO CAPRESIYeah funny.

INT. MARIA’S LIVING ROOM - NEXT MORNING

Maria is on the phone with her sister Theresa.

MARIA CACHIOTTISo sis. Gianna is getting me the name of Mr. Bianci’s competition out here in Vegas and I am rolling Antonio.

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Are you sure. That is going to be dangerous.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell my plan is that I am going to contact the Caprino Vegas boss and let him know that it was Antonio that shot Caprino’s son and where he could be found. Then I am going to pick a fight with Antonio and fly home to wait for them to hit him.

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)That sure sounds like a good plan as long as your timing is right.

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MARIA CACHIOTTIJust remember if by some chance anything happens to me that you get that package I gave you to Judge JAMES MULLINS (Sixty year old, grey haired, thin faced, professional). He will finish off the rest of the Bianci family.

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Nothing better happen to you and you can bring this to the judge yourself when you get your little ass back here. You know mom really misses you.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah I know. Just tell her I love her and that I will be home real soon.

THERESA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Okay I will. Well I have to head out and do some shopping. You take care Sis. Love ya!

MARIA CACHIOTTIHave fun and I will talk to you soon. Love ya back! Ciao.

Maria hangs up the phone. Moments later the phone rings and she picks it up.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)Hello.

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Hey Maria, Johnny.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHey Johnny, you find out anything for me?

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Yeah I got him. You will need to go to the Flamingo and ask for Glen Decencio. He is Caprino’s man out there. But I warn you, they don’t play nice.

MARIA CACHIOTTIJohnny... come on you know I have been around these guys all my life. I know what I am doing.

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JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Yeah you’re a smart cookie. Just be careful for me and Gianna.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou got it. I appreciate the information and I should be back in Chicago before you know it.

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Great. I gotta run. Talk to you soon.

MARIA CACHIOTTIYou got it. Good-bye.

JOHNNY RACAN (O.C.)Catch ya later, alligator.

Maria hangs the phone up.

MARIA CACHIOTTINow I got you Antonio. Your days are numbered.

INT. FLAMINGO CASINO - NEXT DAY

Maria walks up to the service desk and gets the attention of the CONCIERGE (Thirty year old, Tall, medium build, well-dressed, very proper).

MARIA CACHIOTTIYoung man, I need to speak to Glen Decencio.

CONCIERGEExcuse me Madam?

MARIA CACHIOTTII said I need to see Mr. Decencio. What part of that didn’t you understand?

CONCIERGEI am sorry, but no one sees Mr. Decencio without an appointment.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell he will see me. Call him and tell him I have info from Mr. Bianci.

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CONCIERGEOne second Ma’am.

The concierge picks up the phone and calls Decencio’s office.

CONCIERGE (CONT’D)Yes Mr. Decencio, I hate to bother you, but there is a young woman here that says she needs to speak with you about a Mr. Bianci.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)What’s her name?

The concierge turns to Maria.

CONCIERGEWhat is your name?

MARIA CACHIOTTITell him that is not important. I have info he wants about Stephano Caprino.

CONCIERGEOne moment.

The concierge puts the phone back to his ear.

CONCIERGE (CONT’D)Sir, she will not give her name but says she has information on a Stephano Caprino.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)Is that so? Okay have her wait right there. I will send someone for her.

CONCIERGEYes Sir.

The concierge hangs up the phone.

CONCIERGE (CONT’D)Someone will be here shortly.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThank you.

Moments later David Buscetti walks up to Maria.

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CONCIERGEDavid, this is the young woman I told Mr. Decencio about.

DAVID BUSCETTIFollow me Ma’am.

MARIA CACHIOTTILead the way.

Maria follows David Buscetti to the elevator and takes her to the penthouse level. They step out into Mr. Decencio’s office.

INT. GLEN DECENCIO’S OFFICE

Glen Decencio is sitting on his couch and waves for Maria to come over.

GLEN DECENCIOHave a seat. I am Glen Decencio, manager of the Flamingo. Would you like a drink?

MARIA CACHIOTTINo thanks. This is not a social call. I have info for you.

GLEN DECENCIOThat’s what I heard. What do you know about Stephano?

MARIA CACHIOTTII know exactly who killed him and can tell you where to find him.

GLEN DECENCIOReally? Do tell.

MARIA CACHIOTTINot so fast, like I said, this is business. I expect to be paid for this information.

GLEN DECENCIOOkay... How much?

MARIA CACHIOTTII need twenty-five thousand.

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GLEN DECENCIOThat is kind of pricey. How do I know your not just some bitch trying to get rid of a boyfriend.

MARIA CACHIOTTIListen. Stephano was shot in Chicago coming out of the Normandy House Restaurant. How would someone from Vegas know about it?

GLEN DECENCIOOkay point well made. So tell me what you have and I will see to it that you get paid.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo it doesn’t work that way. You give me the money and I will give you the info.

GLEN DECENCIOYou’re a shrewd businesswoman. Okay we can do this. David, go downstairs and get twenty-five thousand. Put my name on it.

DAVID BUSCETTIOkay boss. Be right back.

David Buscetti turns and gets back into the elevator.

GLEN DECENCIOWhile we are waiting, I have a very good champagne that is already chilled. Call it a toast to a business transaction.

MARIA CACHIOTTIOkay... just half a glass then.

Glen gets up and walks over to his bar and pours two glasses of champagne. He walks back to the couch and hands Maria her glass.

GLEN DECENCIOYou know... I still haven’t gotten your name.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThe name is Maria. The last name is of no consequence.

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GLEN DECENCIOWell Maria, a toast to business.

They both take a sip of champagne. The elevator opens and David Buscetti walks back into the room holding a stack of bills.

DAVID BUSCETTIHere you go boss. Twenty-five thousand just like you said.

David hands the bills to Decencio.

GLEN DECENCIOThanks David. Now go ahead downstairs and check the floor.

DAVID BUSCETTIOkay boss.

David turns and leaves. Glen then hands the bills to Maria.

GLEN DECENCIOOkay now here is your money. I want all the details.

Maria takes the bills and puts them in her purse.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThe hit was put out by Mr. Bianci.

GLEN DECENCIOWe figured that. If that is all you have then give me back my damn money.

MARIA CACHIOTTINo that is not all. I know who the shooter was.

GLEN DECENCIOSpill it.

MARIA CACHIOTTIThe shooter was Antonio Capresi. He shot him in the alleyway just down from the restaurant. But he is no longer in Chicago. He is now the under boss for Mr. Bianci here in Las Vegas.

GLEN DECENCIOYou don’t say. Where can I find him?

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MARIA CACHIOTTII can set it up, but he can be found at the Monte Carlo Club. He is managing that casino for Bianci.

GLEN DECENCIOOkay you call me and set up a time when Capresi can be found at his office and my boys will take care of the rest.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will set it up.

Maria gets up from the couch.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT’D)It is a pleasure doing business with you.

GLEN DECENCIOCome back any time. But if you don’t call me in a day or so... I will come find you.

MARIA CACHIOTTIDon’t worry... I have been waiting for this for a long time.

Glen gets up from the couch and walks Maria to the elevator.

GLEN DECENCIOHave a good day.

As Maria walks into the elevator Decencio walks over to his desk and picks up the phone to call Mr. Caprino. Moments later Mr. Caprino is on the other end of the call.

GLEN DECENCIO (CONT’D)Mr. Caprino, I hate to bother you, but I have some information you will want to hear.

GIOVANNI CAPRINO (O.C.)What do you have Glen?

GLEN DECENCIOI just met with a young woman by the name of Maria. She told me that a gentleman by the name of Antonio Capresi was the shooter of your son Stephan.

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GIOVANNI CAPRINO (O.C.)Antonio Capresi... that son of a bitch is one of Bianci’s boys. Where is he at?

GLEN DECENCIOWell luckily he is now out here in Vegas running the Monte Carlo.

GIOVANNI CAPRINO (O.C.)Is that so. Well that is good for us. I want him hit right away.

GLEN DECENCIOWell the young woman said she will call me when he is in his office.

GIOVANNI CAPRINO (O.C.)Don’t wait that long. I want him hit tomorrow night. Get the boys together and hit him hard.

GLEN DECENCIOAs you wish Boss.

GIOVANNI CAPRINO (O.C.)Okay contact me when the job is done. Good-bye.

Decencio hangs up the phone and then calls to the concierge.

GLEN DECENCIOGet David Buscetti and tell him to come up to my office.

CONCIERGERight away Mr. Decencio.

Moments later David Buscetti walks out of the elevator.

DAVID BUSCETTIYou wanted to see me Boss?

GLEN DECENCIOThat young lady has brought me some interesting info and Mr. Caprino wants to tie up some loose ends.

DAVID BUSCETTIWhat do we need to do?

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GLEN DECENCIOIt seems that the man who shot Mr. Caprino’s son Stephano is now an under boss out here. So I need you to get a couple of the boys together. We are going to hit the Monte Carlo tomorrow night.

DAVID BUSCETTIAs you wish Boss. I will go round them up.

David turns and walks into the elevator.

INT. BANK - HOUR LATER

Maria walks up to a TELLER (Twenty year old female, blonde hair) and hands her the twenty-five thousand.

MARIA CACHIOTTI I need a cashier’s check please for twenty-five thousand.

TELLERAre you sure you wouldn't like to deposit some of that?

MARIA CACHIOTTINo... I just hit it big and I’m sending it to my mother. But thanks for asking.

The teller makes out the cashier’s check and hands it to Maria.

TELLERWell if you ever hit it big again just remember us.

MARIA CACHIOTTII will. Thanks so much.

TELLERHave a great day.

Maria turns away and places the check into an envelope addressed to her mother back in Chicago. She walks out the bank and puts the envelope into the mailbox in front of the bank.

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INT. ANTONIO’S OFFICE AT THE MONTE CARLO

Michael Chapella walks into Antonio’s office. Antonio is seated at his desk.

MICHAEL CHAPELLAHey Boss. Do you have a minute?

ANTONIO CAPRESISure Michael, what’s going on?

MICHAEL CHAPELLAWell, I just got through talking to one of the boys and he told me that he saw a woman that looked just like Maria going into the Flamingo earlier today.

ANTONIO CAPRESIMy Maria, at the Flamingo?

MICHAEL CHAPELLAThat’s what he said. He stood there for a while and she came walking out a half hour later.

ANTONIO CAPRESIDoes he know where she went from there?

MICHAEL CHAPELLAYeah right down the street to the bank.

ANTONIO CAPRESIIs that right. Well I guess I need to get her down here and find out what the hell she was doing there. Why don’t you go check the floor. I have a call to make.

MICHAEL CHAPELLANo problem Boss.

Michael gets up and walks out of the office. Antonio picks up his phone and calls Maria. After a few rings Maria picks up.

MARIA CACHIOTTIHello this is Maria.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey babe. What you up too?

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MARIA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Just got back from town.

ANTONIO CAPRESII was thinking. Why don’t you come to the Monte Carlo and we can have some dinner. It has been a while since we went out.

MARIA CACHIOTTI (O.C.)Sure thing. I will be down there in a little while.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay doll. See you then.

Antonio hangs up his phone.

ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)She better not be up to no good. I swear I will kill her myself.

INT. RESTAURANT - EVENING

Maria and Antonio are sitting at the table talking.

ANTONIO CAPRESISo where did you go today?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh I was walking around window shopping and checked out a couple of the other casinos.

ANTONIO CAPRESILike the Flamingo?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah... wait a minute are you having me followed?

ANTONIO CAPRESINo. Its just that one of my boys saw you go into the Flamingo and come back out not soon afterwards.

MARIA CACHIOTTIWell.. If that don’t beat all. Yeah I went in there and I had some money and decided to play a little roulette.

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I hit a couple numbers and then went to the bank to send my momma a little something. Is that okay?

ANTONIO CAPRESIActually Maria it isn’t. That casino is owned by Mr. Caprino.

MARIA CACHIOTTISo what does that have to do with me?

ANTONIO CAPRESIListen to me. You stay out of the other casinos. It doesn’t look good for business if anyone sees you in there. On top of that you are giving money to the competition. If you ever want to play roulette you bring yourself down here. Capesh?

MARIA CACHIOTTIYeah I just didn’t think anything of it. The last thing I want to do is cause you problems.

ANTONIO CAPRESIOkay enough said. Let’s finish eating and go catch a show.

MARIA CACHIOTTISounds good to me.

Antonio and Maria go back to eating their meal.

INT. GLEN DECENCIO’S OFFICE - NEXT MORNING

Glen and David Buscetti are sitting in the office discussing the hit on Antonio.

GLEN DECENCIOThis is how I want it to go down tonight. You take a couple of boys and plug the bouncers out front first. Then go upstairs and finish off Capresi. Any questions?

DAVID BUSCETTIYeah... what if he’s not alone?

GLEN DECENCIOToo bad for whoever is there. One hit and make it hard.

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MARIA CACHIOTTI (CONT'D)

DAVID BUSCETTIWe can do that boss. I will have everything ready at eight. That way it is dark enough so no one sees our faces. It will be a quick hit. Over and done with.

GLEN DECENCIOThat’s just the way I want it. Once you are done be on the down for a couple days. Maybe take a little trip say to California or something. I don’t want you coming back here too quickly.

DAVID BUSCETTIUnderstood.

GLEN DECENCIOMr. Caprino will finally have vengeance for Stephano’s death.

EXT. THE MONTE CARLO CASINO

There are two guards standing at the doorway when a long black car pulls up and machine guns are stuck out the window. They start firing on the two men killing them. Three guys then get out of the car and walk into the casino.

INT. THE MONTE CARLO CASINO

The three men walk up and shoot the concierge and then walk over to the elevator and get inside.

ANTONIO CAPRESIHey babe. What you doing down here?

MARIA CACHIOTTIOh I was bored and figured I may gamble a little bit. Can I have some chips?

ANTONIO CAPRESIAt least you are coming to the right place this time. But I can see what you mean, sitting in that big house alone all the time. Hold on a second.

Antonio walks over to a picture on the wall and opens it revealing a safe in the wall. He opens the safe and takes out a thousand dollars in chips.

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ANTONIO CAPRESI (CONT’D)Okay babe. Here you go. Just try not to lose it all at once okay?

MARIA CACHIOTTII’ll try not too.

Maria turns around to leave just as the men get out of the elevator and begin shooting. Antonio is standing right behind Maria. The bullets hit Maria and Antonio falls to the ground right under her after being hit in the shoulder. The elevator door begins to open and the gunmen run over to the stairway to get out. Once the men are gone Antonio gets to his knees and lifts Maria up to his chest holding her.

ANTONIO CAPRESII am so sorry Maria.

MARIA CACHIOTTIIt was supposed to be you, you son of a bitch. You shot my father and I have waited all my life to pay you back. Papa... I am coming Papa. I am sorry I didn’t finish what I started.

Maria stops breathing and Antonio takes his hand and closes her eyes as he begins to cry.

ANTONIO CAPRESIThat had to be Caprino’s guys. I will get them for killing my wife and child!

INT. GIOVANNI CAPRINO’S OFFICE

Mr. Caprino is sitting at his desk talking on the phone with Glen Decencio.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOSo tell what happened.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)Well our boys took out the guards at the front door and then took out the concierge. They got into the elevator and when the doors opened up they sprayed the room. They killed a woman that was in there. I think it was his wife, and then had to make a break for it because the elevator was coming back up.

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GIOVANNI CAPRINOSo let me get this straight. Your guys went in and shot up the place killing Capresi’s girl, but you’re not sure if you got Capresi.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)That’s right Boss. Before they could check him his boys came up from the elevator and they had to escape down the stairwell.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOI understand. I think that is a good thing for the moment. Let him suffer the way I have.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)Thanks Boss. If you want us to hit him again we can.

GIOVANNI CAPRINONo just wait until I call you. We have to use caution because I’m sure the cops are all over this by now. Okay get back to work and we will talk soon.

GLEN DECENCIO (O.C.)Will do Boss.

Caprino hangs up the phone. He picks the phone back up and calls his consigliere EDDY MARSHONE (Forty year old, deep voiced male). Within seconds Marshone is on the phone.

EDDY MARSHONE (O.C.)Hello, Marshone residence.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOEddy, I need you to come to my office. We have some business to discuss.

EDDY MARSHONE (O.C.)Sure Boss. I can be there in an hour.

GIOVANNI CAPRINOVery good. See you then.

Mr. Caprino hands up the phone.

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GIOVANNI CAPRINO (CONT’D)I am going to put a little surprise visit together for Bianci that he won’t soon forget.

EXT. CHICAGO CEMETARY - DAYS LATER

There are many people including Maria’s mother, Antonio, and some of Mr. Bianci’s men at the ceremony. The casket is open showing the beautiful Maria. Brigitta is in her seat crying. The PRIEST (Sixty year old, medium build, medium height, Catholic) is finishing the funeral ceremony.

PRIESTWe are all at a loss of words for the losing of such a loving soul and for a child that never got the chance to see this world. May they rest in peace and their souls find rest within our Lord. Amen. I want to thank everyone for coming and there will be a gathering at the home of Brigitta Cachiotti. This ends the service.

Theresa Cachiotti helps her mother to her feet, but she falls to her knees at her daughter’s casket weeping.

INT. BRIGITTA CACHIOTTI’S APARTMENT

There are about twenty people standing and sitting around the living room. Brigitta is walking around thanking those who came until she comes to Antonio. She stands in front of him and then slaps him across his face.

BRIGITTA CACHIOTTIYou’re the son of a bitch that should have been in that casket. It is all your fault that my little girl and my grandbaby are dead. I told her to leave you, but she wouldn’t listen. I told her not to go to Vegas with you. I knew this would happen.

Theresa walks over and takes her mother by the arm to lead her away.

THERESA CACHIOTTICome on Momma. You don’t need to be talking to this piece of trash.

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In fact, Antonio you need to leave right now. We don’t ever want to see your face again!

Theresa and Brigitta walk away crying.

INT. JUDGE JAMES MULLINS OFFICE - DAYS LATER

Theresa Cachiotti walks into Judge James Mullins office and goes up to the SECRETARY’s (Twenty year old, brown shoulder length hair, shapely build) desk.

THERESA CACHIOTTII have a package here for Judge Mullins.

SECRETARYOkay who can I say its from.

THERESA CACHIOTTIJust tell him it contains information about mob boss Caprino Bianci.

SECRETARYOkay I will make sure he gets it.

THERESA CACHIOTTIThank you.

Theresa turns and walks out of the office. The secretary takes the package into the judge’s chambers.

INT. JUDGE JAMES MULLINS CHAMBERS

The judge’s secretary walks in and places a large manila envelope on the judge’s desk. There is no name on it.

SECRETARYA woman just delivered this for you and said it had to do with Caprino Bianci.

JAMES MULLINSLet me see that.

The judge opens the envelope and dumps all the photo’s and the notebook out on his desk. He looks at some photos and then opens the notebook. He begins reading some of the entries and then tosses the book on his desk.

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THERESA CACHIOTTI (CONT'D)

JAMES MULLINS (CONT’D)Well I will be a monkey’s uncle. Get me the Chief of Police on the phone.

SECRETARYRight away Sir.

JAMES MULLINSThose boys are going to fry this time.

THE END

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