Lucky sat and read a letter that had been slipped under his door by a member of his crew. Elias was a good earner and good man to have around. He had climbed the ranks and stayed out of trouble, but Lucky was unsure he wanted anyone in the life to date his daughter. 

He was worried about many things. Most men in this life were not faithful, they all stole and lied, but most of all he wanted to make sure she didn't date someone that just wanted to be with her to get closer to Lucky. He sat back and smoked a cigarette while he contemplated what to do next. 

He thought about just denying his blessing, but he did not think that would help the situation. But the man did approach him and ask his permission. 

He called for Junior and told him to bring Elias to his office. 

Elias was resting in his apartment reading the newspaper, and smoking a cigar when he heard a knock on his door...'I know probably what this is about' Elias thought to himself, but just to be sure he went towards the door, holding his gun closely...he opened the door and there was Junior, Don Sals trusted confidant...

'Good afternoon sir' said Elias - 'would you like to come in? I'm just about to open a new bottle of Bourbon Whiskey'

Junior explained to Elias that he'd be summoned to Don Salvatore's office reference his letter, although Junior himself was also in the dark as the Don kept the letter, at the moment; between just the two of them..

'Of course Junior, anything for the Don...let me just put on my coat & hat and i'll come with you now...'

It was only a short walk to the office, the Don liked to keep his closest members near him, just in case anything ever did happen in the HQ, and helping family hands could react instantly to any trouble. As Elias walked in Don Salvatore's office, he shook his hand firmly, tipped his hat as a sign of respect and offered him an illegally imported Cuban Cigar...'Don I had a feeling you wanted to see me, please know that I meant what I said with all my strength, I understand there might be some reservations from you, but let's have a family discussion now that stays between these 4 walls'

Elias looked at the Don patiently, wondering if what he would say was along the same line of thinking as Elias...

"SIT THE FUCK DOWN AND SHUT UP." He yelled at the man

"My daughter hasn't been here for Five fucking min and every one of you asshats want to date her." 

"I have half a mind to shoot the lot of you," he said seriously. 

Lucky lit the Cuban he Elias had given him. 

"And I swear to god the first fucker I catch dating her behind my back is going to WISH I would just shoot him," he said slamming his 1911 on the desk. 

Lucky sat there and thought, taking a couple of puffs off the cigar. 

"Why the fuck should I allow any of you to date her?" he asked Elias. 

Elias done what was asked and sat down, back in his seat..'Don Salvatore I knew your initial reaction would be anger, which is why I put my request in a personal letter to you. I knew that had we of had this conversation without any pretence warning, that I'd currently be dead in a gutter with my brains splattered all over the sidewalk...I know your reputation....my father worked under you for many years, I grew up in this life...and I know sometimes you need to take risks, and make decisions that can make your life...or end your life in an instant...'

Elias takes a puff on his cigar whilst the Don remains seated, although the veins in his head are clearly visible, and his cheeks are growing bruised by the minute...but even so Elias has to make this request official so he carries on..

'I'm not like every other mafioso in this world, yes...we're rotten to the core...we're corrupt and live a completely dishonest life...and I wouldn't think for one moment that you would feel any different towards me & any other...but here's where it's different..I am your Consigliere; which means there is something about me you trust, whether that's 1% of my character, or 99% of it..but no matter what..there is something in me that you see trust in, and you can rely on. My entire bloodline has served you for years, and never faltered...'

Elias took a sip of water before clearing his throat..which now felt like it was lined with razorblades..

'Before I asked Isabella officially..I have the respect to not do anything underhand..I wanted to officially get your auth to allow for me to take her into Detroit for a day, or evening. Just to relax & unwind...I feel protective of her, just like you...I don't want her getting into this life too deep, too quickly. You've got an entire city to look after, on top of a daughter in your life that last month, you didn't even know existed..and I can appreciate what that is doing to you inside and out..but I can't go on without having this meeting with you, just so I know where I could potentially stand..listen you've always got my trust & faith, so I will respect your decision. However if I have disrespected you in anyway, I apologise and for that I lay my life down on the line, right now..The rest Don, is up to you...'

Elias, after finishing speaking with the Don, as promised took out his gun, laid it on the table and exposed the barrel, the revolver had a single bullet in it...for a mafioso to be killed by his own weapon was the biggest insult a man could have..and that was the risk Elias was prepared to take.

Lucky sat there and listened as the man spoke. He could not figure out what to do with this man. 

"Your rank got you this far but as far as I am concerned that is far as that will get you. I granted this meeting based on the fact you are a hard-working member of my family. But that alone won't get you my permission." he says to him. 

"I am left in a situation. You see I could give you permission and that would keep the rest of the animals at bay. I could deny you and then well I have to deal with every jack ass that looks at her. Or..." He thought for a min. 

"I will tell you what I am going to do. The answer for now is no. But you have a new job to do and in doing will prove your loyalty to me this family and in the end Isabella."

Lucky sat there and smiled for a second. 

"Your job is to keep her out of trouble and keep the animals at bay. She has a lot to learn in this life and she doesnt need to be preoccupied with dating. You do that job and we will talk again." he says.

Lucky picks up his Colt 1911 and aims it Elias

"Fuck this up or go behind my back and this will be the last thing you see," he says seriously to the man. 

Elias looked back at the Don, nodded his head and shook his hand firmly. The Don didn't let go, and squeezed it hard as if to insert dominance over Elias. He was and always would be in charge of any action Elias took in this world...

'Don Salvatore, I will be sure to keep Isabella safe, there's no chance I will let anyone try it on with her, it's disrespectful to her and you, and I will protect the family name & legacy to ensure this happens. I give you my word..' as Elias holstered his weapon back into his trousers.

'I will keep my eye on her from a distance, I won't ever give her the idea of suffocation..we both know how fiercely independent she is!'

'I guess that's our meeting concluded Don Salvatore..I wish you a good evening.'