Syndicate was still getting used to the streets of Philadelphia but things were going well so far. The people had accepted Goliath National Bank in their city and were starting to trust the banking industry again, the newly employed were able to feed their families, and the little shops and businesses began to pick up as well. The city was alive again and there were opportunities everywhere. It was becoming clear to Syndicate that his operation needed to expand if he was going to capitalize on all these different markets, but he needed someone who could turn a profit on all industries no matter the industry. 

As it turned out, he had someone with just those talents. Uncle Joe was a man who turned money into more money, he had less... shall we say ethical ways of doing business but with the Mayor in Syndicates pocket they had a little more freedom. Syndicate made his way back to the headquarters to find Joe_Ligambi in a heated poker match with HenriDucard, from the looks of it they were both all in. "Unlce Joe, need you upstairs" Syndicate said into the room. Uncle Joe smiled at Henri and let the twin aces he was holding fall face up on the table. He gave Henri a quick wink and stood up, then quickly turned and headed up the stairs. 

Joe_Ligambi found Syndicate in his office standing at the window looking over the city of Philadelphia. He began to speak as if he knew right when Joe entered the room. "Uncle Joe, you've always excelled in your industry of expertise, lets call it... Banking Adjacent. It's come to my attention that Goliath National Bank has restored hope to this city, the money is flowing again in the Business District and I'm seeing these paychecks going back into the economy, I think I'm ready to make money on both sides of the coin. What I need is a man in the streets working the angles you do, set up the gambling, the rackets, the protection money, you get out there and do what you do best with your own team. I'll let you hand pick a few but you will have to train the rest from scratch. What do you say Uncle Joe? Will you extend our operation to Bella Vista for me? Syndicate reached into his desk drawer and placed his hand on a few cigars, then waits for Joe_Ligambi to give a reply. 

Having listened to his boss and friend offer him this honored position, Uncle Joe couldn't have been more interested in the opportunity. Uncle Joe was known far and wide in the criminal underworld. He was said to be involved in many traditional rackets such as loan sharking, waste removal, truck hijackings, prostitution, drug distribution, extortion, dealing in stolen merchandise and running a massive gambling ring. It was also rumored that Uncle Joe had many corrupt government agents on the take that provided him leniency in his criminal operations since he had moved to Philadelphia. Uncle Joe had very strong ties with New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle and Las Vegas. He was a man in the know and would serve the Goliath national bank well in their new endeavors.

"Don Syndicate. I appreciate this chance to shine. Of course I'll step up for you and organize vice in Bella Vista. I had been in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound when you graciously, out of the kindness of your heart, gave me a no show job with your bank when I needed to show legitimate work. It'll be good to be back on the streets officially doing what I'm best at. Making my friends and family money and building something to be proud of. I'll work hard for you and this thing of ours."

Standing there smiling, Uncle Joe made his way to Don Syndicate and embraced him as an excited friend would.

"We're going to be bigger than U.S Steal" Uncle Joe said.

The two concluded their brief meeting and Joe made his way back down stairs with his cigar. He headed over to HenriDucard to collect his poker winnings before he set out to start making arrangements for him and the boys. Uncle Joe never forgot about his money, or the people that looked out for him in this world.

ShoNuff was just leaving the clothing store where he had just purchased a badly needed overcoat.   As he entered the streets he tugged on the collar pulling it closer to his ears.  Damn, I should have bought a fucking hat he said to him.  Hindsight’s a bitch.  He quickly turned around, went back to the store and purchased a warm hat.

He arrived back at the HQs proudly took off his new purchase.  He was just in time to hear the announcement from the Boss @Syndicate that @Joe_Ligambi would be extending his operation to Bella Vista.

After all their business was over he had a chance to approach the man he had heard so much about.

Congratulations Uncle Joe if I might call you that.  I’ve heard so much about you.  Don’t worry it was all good.  I wish you the best organizing your operations in Bella Vista.

He shakes the hand of one amazing man.