Exiting the double doors of the courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles, Nikki and Cesare stepped into a perfect fall day. The sky was a clear, cloudless blue, the sun was shining, and even downtown itself had a hint of the salt air breezing in from the ocean a few miles away. As the couple made their way slowly down the steps, arm in arm and in no particular hurry to get anywhere fast, Ricardo, Cesare's top man, pulled to a screeching halt on the street below. Exiting the car, he looked half crazed, leaving the driver's door wide open and the engine still running.

"Boss! You've got...there's news," he blurted as he approached them, a telegram stuffed in one hand. 

"Not today, Ricky. I told you, no business today. I'm spending it with my bride," Cesare replied, raising Nikki's hand and kissing it. Ricardo looked from one to the other of them, obviously torn. This was his boss' wedding day, but the news was important. He weighed his options quickly, eventually deciding that maybe this would serve as a wedding gift, of sorts.

"Mr. and Mrs. Torretta," he began, standing a bit straighter and smiling. "Word has just come over from Godfather Tobias in Chicago. You've been authed, Boss! Congratulations, Sir!!" He said, slapping Cesare on the back roughly and placing a kiss on Nikki's cheek. Nikki turned to Cesare then, the pride in her eyes now tenfold. "We're going home, Love!" She whispered before throwing herself around him and burying her face in his neck. 

"Welcome home, @Cesare_Toretta," Tobias said approaching the airplane that Nikki and Cesare disembarked at Chicago's O'Hare airport. "Ms. Nikki_Swango. Good to see you as well."

He offered his hand to Cesare_Toretta and Nikki_Swango in turn.

"I hope you both don't mind that I invited some of your friends," He nodded towards a growing crowd who had come out to welcome them back as well as the trucks arriving to turn the airport hangar into the wildest party space that Chicago had seen in months," .. along to greet you as well."

Looking to the crowd of mobsters, "Thank you all for coming out today! The autumn wind may be blowing off Lake Michigan, but we're going to take this party inside the hangar where we can properly welcome Don Toretta back to the Windy City.!"

Cheers erupted as a jazz band piled out of a van, a mobile dance floor was put down the hanger, and food of all kinds (catered by Chicago's own Fat_Sal) was put out on folding tables. Dozens of folding chairs were set up, lights were run and all of it happened in mere minutes! LuckyLucy might have been in Ireland still, but her people sure knew what the hell they were doing, even without her direct supervision.

"We couldn't be more pleased to have you here working in The Loop, Don Toretta. I have no doubt your efforts will bring all the families of Chicago greater prosperity."

Lastly the alcohol arrived in great casks. Capazzo had helped facilitate the shipments through an underboss named Charlie who was under The_Kid. All was going exactly as planned.

"Please enjoy yourself everyone and take a moment to congratulate the leader of Chicago's newest family!" Quietly and to Cesare only, he whispered, "Enjoy this tonight.  Tomorrow, we should meet.  There's a lot of work to be done..."  He looked around, always prepared for the unexpected, yet confident his men had secured this location without any possibility for true danger.  "... Durden's people have been in town making trouble quite frequently.  We'll need to discuss this more once you're on your feet and set up."

Assuming Cesare agrees that he will meet with Tobias later, the Godfather makes his necessary goodbyes and departs - leaving the gansters of Chicago to enjoy a night of levity and celebration.

Who's handling your PR now, Tobias, you fool?

Vesper remains off to the side in the shadows, but as Mr. Torretta walks by her she bows her head respectfully.

"Congratulations, Boss. I hope to use the coming days to repay you for all the help you've given me."

Kid, being in a prime age to party, decided to head out to the celebration organized by Godfather Tobias. He recognized many familiar faces and discussed with them about the Durden situation, which seemed to grow bigger and bigger everytime the gang decided to come pay them a visit. He finally found Cesare_Torretta and congratulated him on his promotion.

”Congratulations M. Torretta! It is well deserved and I am very excited and looking forward to work alongside you to make Chicago as great as it once was!”

Cesare was overwhelmed by the sight of his friends in the hanger. He'd never expected this. He wandered in a slight daze through the crowd receiving various salutes and congratulations as he passed through the crowd with Nikki_Swango. He approached Tobias and shook his hand, "Wow! I don't know what to say! Thank you, this is so much more than I deserve..."

He was sure to take time with each of his friends who had come to usher him, he was surprised to see one of the newest of his recruits, Vesper waiting to greet him, "Thank you Vesper, I have no doubt you'll be doing great things." he replied with pride.

Next he grabbed -Osiris- by the arm as he offered his own congratulations and said, "I can't tell you how much that means to me -Osiris-, thank you so much."

Finally he ran into The_Kid, his old friend from the Loop and a large smile spread across his face as he heard him speak, "Thank you, Kid, I'm hoping I can live up to proud reputation you've given Chicago Crew Leaders."

Cesare made his way up to the band stage and hesitantly addressed his friends,

"I.. I can't express to you how much this reception means to me. When I came here, not long ago, I didn't know a soul. I was learning the ropes and just trying to keep my head down, and you all took me in and encouraged me. I didn't have any famous family or prestigious name that made me special, but you still rallied around me when I got my first Hand position as unqualified as I was. Chicago supported my growth and the leadership here taught me so much without dismissing me for my inexperience. I'm honored to have been given this opportunity to lead a crew in Chicago with all my friends. I hope one day to be able to repay all the kindness you've shown me, though I doubt I will ever fully repay that debt.

Thank you all again, from the bottom of my heart."

With that, he stepped down and took a glass from a nearby table, raising it in a salute to his friends before downing the contents.

Capazzo stood back and watched all of the festivities. For all the tragedy that had happened in Chicago over the past few weeks this was probably Capazzo's happiest moment since earning his button. One of his closest friends and allies Cesare_Torretta was given the nod and had become a boss.

The moment Capazzo heard this news he knew he wanted to do all he could so he contacted his new love interest MasqCharlie and use her connections to get some alcohol for the big celebration.

Capazzo waited as numerous members of the Chicago organization went up to greet Cesare and then finally it was his turn. He leaned over and slipped a envelope into the Don's pocket. He then embraced him with a hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Congratulations Cesare! You've earned this brother, I know you will do well and keep making Chicago proud. Anything you need I am here for you. Also congratulations on your marriage, I am very happy for you and Nikki...see what you can do about naming your first child Cap maybe too."

Capazzo then gave Cesare one more hug and said one last thing.

"Also thank you for the gift, I appreciate it more then you'll ever know."

Capazzo would never forget Cesare buying him a car when he got his button.

With that Capazzo raised his glass and give Cesare a salud he then stepped back as other mafioso wanted to pay their respects as well.

Arriving late to the airport party scene, a car speeding car came to a screeching halt not far from the crowd. Wrench let out his frustration once more at the driver before instructing him to get out as he switched seats inside the car. Wrench drove a little bit closer towards the crowd and hopped out wearing a black suit, and a fake mustache looking like a chauffeur.

He held up a sign towards the crowd saying " Airport pick-up, congratulations - Mr. & Mrs. Torreta! " whilst wearing his disguise.