Joli had been running around trying to figure out where to throw Isabella's 21^st birthday, she needed somewhere secluded, safe, and far away from Salvatore_Luciano better known as daddy dearest, or Sally. He was over protective and spoiled any fun they tried to have, rolling her eyes she slumped back on her chaise in her LHM office at her crews headquarters going through her mind of the different places. Her bar in Chicago was too small, TM-Scarface's club in LA would be great but doubt he'd agree to be apart of Joli's antics especially when it involved sneaking around another crew leader's back, and both of her resorts were out of the question due to remodeling that wouldn't finish in time. Sighing dramatically feeling defeat, when she heard a tap on her office door.

"Come in...I suppose, nothing but despair and utter failure to see!" Joli slides off the chaise to the ground scrunching her nose she leans over and grabs a bottle of wine and pops it open and take a drink from the bottle.

@Ravel walks in and sighs at her on the ground. "Get up, what are you doing on the floor Joli!?" he extends his hand out towards her and helps her up to her feet.

"I can't figure out where to throw Isabella's 21^st birthday bash! It's suppose to be like the highlight of a young adults life, and I have no ideas what so ever @Ravel " She walks over to her desk and sets the bottle of wine down and leans on the desk looking at one of her most trusted friends.

"Marie will be out of town, her and Salvatore have a getaway date planned, you could have it at the HQ, safe and secure, but not too many people JoliBebe, just close friends and family. I can't have you bringing down the HQ with your antics!" Ravel said teasingly to her as he approached her and leaned on the desk next to her.

Joli lit up with joy at the idea and the luck to have both of the 2 main people capable of ruining the fun to be gone and away, far away from the birthday bash, she turned to Ravel and grinned. "Of course i'll keep the antics to the bare minimum, friends and family, check. Well if you'll please get the HQ ready for us then, I'll work on the invites and we will get this party going!" She spun around on her tiptoes as she she opened the door to her office to let Ravel out so he could prepare Marie's Headquarters for the party........

Joli had invitations sent out to all of her friends and their friends including well known associates that read:  

｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆Isabella's 21^st Birthday bash｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ

Where: Marie_Lucania's HQ (shhh no telling!)

when: Tonight

Ends: Whenever we get kicked out!

｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆Hosted by yours truly Joli Bebe｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆

Joli arrived at the HQ and knocked on the door, @Ravel opened it up and looked at her in shock as she had a group of people behind her waiting to come in. "You said friends and family Ravel! The birthday girl should arrive soon, I had a car sent to pick her up from her house while we finish prepping things, also this isn't everyone." She grinned as she skipped past Ravel opening both the doors as wide as they'd go letting everyone inside. Joli begin stocking the bar and lining up shots for guests to grab and drink. She then had Ravel take care of the music while she cleared a space for dancing. 

"Now remember Ravel this party is about @Isabella_Luciano so with that said, word on the street is Salvatore has got @Elias keeping an eye on her and out of "trouble" we need to make sure he doesn't ruin the fun!" She stuck her tongue out as Ravel had come over and helped her push furniture back. 

He had always had a bit of a soft spot for JoliBebe and her schemes and to be fair, Isabella deserved to have a night of fun and celebration away from the watchful eyes of her parents. He respected both of them deeply, and owed his Godmother a great debt of gratitude for all she had done for him, however Isabella was a grown woman and from what he had heard she was being kept on a short leash by her father.

These thoughts briefly fled his mind as he saw the large crowd that followed JoliBebe in to the HQ. He wondered, not for the first time since its suggestion,  if he had made a mistake by offering to host the event here. He sighed as he realized that either way it was too late to change his mind. At least he could make sure that the evening would be worth the fallout he'd probably face later. "Joli, I've arranged for a jazz band to play the evening, as late as we'd like. I've even arranged for Cab Calloway to be flown in from New York for the event." Pride tinged his voice as he spoke the name of the famous singer, but he dropped to a conspiratorial tone as he continued. "Do you have a plan for Elias? I assume he will make every attempt to join Isabella when he finds out she has departed. Should we try to prevent him entering or just distract him with...other things?

Joli stared at Ravel for a few minutes thinking, she had 2 shots in her hands and she was about to offer one to Ravel when she decided she'd rather have them herself. Knocking back both shots and setting them down before speaking. "Let him in, just keep him distracted. I don't want him in the way of Isabella having fun. Worse case scenario Ravel drop some sleeping pills in a drink of his." Joli winked and snickered at the thought. "I'm excited for the band! That's so wonderful you got Cab Calloway to agree to make an appearance, how didi you manage that! The jazz band is a brilliant idea as well I'm so excited, this night is going to be amazing! I hope you have a plan to clean it all up before Marie returns!"

Joli then waved over one of the waitresses walking around offering drinks to the guests, she requested a glass of champagne.

"I hope Isabella_Luciano gets here soon, she can't miss her own party!"

Spartacus having received an invite decided to stop by for a bit of the festivities. He knew Isabella well and worked with her quiet a bit. Having pulled up he grabbed a small box out of the front seat that was wrapped in purple paper with a white box, and then got out of the car. Slamming the door shut he watched the door pop back open and he huffed. 

Stupid car.. He then slammed it harder and again huffed as the door popped back open. You damn piece of.... Looking up he saw a few others staring at him and he just nodded and then violently kicked the shit out of the door. The door stayed shut this time and Spartacus scowled at the large dent he left in the door. Straightening his shirt and making sure he looked some what presentable he began to walk up to the door. 

Before he reached it, the door opened and he then just took a few steps inside. Still holding the box he veered directly to the bar and took a seat.  

Since Joli was hosting the party she made sure to greet all of the guests as they arrived. She caught Spartacus sneak in past her and bee line it to the bar she looked over at ravel. "Let's go to the bar and mingle, I just saw Spartacus walk in, pretty positive that's Salvatore's right hand." She took Ravel's hand and drug him to the bar with her. 

"Hey Spartacus, I see you got my invite! Glad you could make it. Here i'll take the present and add it with the rest at our present table." She pointed to the corner of the room where a table was over flowing with gifts a plenty. "Don't worry we have a private table for close family, so they don't get lost in the overwhelming pile of birthday presents!" She took the present smiling at the name on the card and handed it to Ravel to place on the private table roped off. She then turned back to spartacus and grinned before ordering another glass of champagne, due to misplacing her other one, from the bar.

"Wait until the rest of the guests get here, I have a special surprise for our Isabella!" she accepted the glass of champagne from the bartender and took a sip as she watched people start to slowly arrive and begin dancing as the Jazz band finished setting up and started playing music. Things were picking up and she couldn't be happier.

Salvator looked up at Joli as she took the present from infront of him. He wasn't to sure that he thought it was a good idea to let the present out of his site but he knew that everything should be ok here. 

Thank you JoliBebe. I had heard you had planned quiet the event so I figured I would stop in and check things out a bit. Do we know when Isabella should arrive? Spartacus saw a drink rushed in front of him and he picked up the champagne, stared at the bubbles intently, and then grasped the waitresses arm. Mind just a beer? He watched as the waitress nodded then hurried off to retrieve his beverage of choice. 

Sorry not to big on champagne. Spartacus smiled as he still stared at his gift to Isabella find its way around the room and to the table.

Hope chuckled softly to herself as she prepared herself for festivities tonight.  Tonight was the 21st birthday of young Isabella.  And it would seem that the party was being held at Marie's headquarters of all places...  Hope shook her head gently as she thought of this fact but hey...  You only turned 21 once right?  Well, Hope got dressed in a lovely little black dress, complete with a glittering sheer overlay.  She had to look lovely as she represented LA right?  Observing herself in the mirror once more, she had to laugh gently at herself.  Here she was primping, just before she took her motorcycle over to the party.  She had been lucky that she had business in Chicago this week, or else she would certainly have missed this lovely opportunity to go wish the girl happy birthday, not to mention, have a little fun.  No matter how old Hope got, one doubted that she'd lose that adventurous and trouble-loving spirit.

One more look in the mirror was given before she pulled her riding gear on over her dress.  She'd fix things up a little once more once she arrived.  At this point she hurried on out to where her beloved bike was parked.  Taking a moment to admire it and secure her little gift in place, she swung a leg over and roared the little beast to life.  Oh how she loved the sounds it made, even if it really wasn't too sneaky, she still loved them.  Perhaps she'd have to look into the idea of getting a stealthy bike.  But that was for another day.  For now, she was going to go enjoy a party.  

Driving quickly to Marie's HQ, she grinned widely as she parked and removed her helmet, carefully sweeping her hair back into place and moving within, straight to a bathroom to change out of her riding gear and make herself presentable again before wandering right in to where the party is to be held.  Scanning the room as she straightened her tiny form, she grinned as she found Joli fairly quickly and strode over to her.  "What a beautiful evening for a party, wouldn't you say?"

Joli turned at the voice of someone familiar and lit up at the sight of Godmother Hope_ from Las Angeles. "Oh My Goodness! I'm so glad you made it! I figured it was a long shot to get you here, but wow you made it! Thank you so much for coming out, I know Isabella will be happy to see you as soon as she gets here." Joli smiled and waved over the bartender. "What would you like to drink? I'm having champagne but of course we have everything stocked! I made sure there would be plenty of alcohol to keep this little shindig lasting!" Joli laughed finishing off her glass of champagne and handing it to the bartender for a refill.

Goodness gracious Star was late to the party but at least she would arrive in style with her best friend Kittie. The invitation had not gone unnoticed but she'd only received it several hours before the party was to begin and there was no way she was going to show up with hat hair. After a generous amount of primping, applying makeup, and putting on a brand new dress that fit all her curves just right, she and Kittie made their way to the party to celebrate Isabella's 21st birthday. 

Once inside, she placed her gift on the table and slunk around the edge of the party at first, trying to gather her bearings. She wasn't familiar with many of the people at the party, yet, but there was nothing a little alcohol and socializing wouldn't fix. In the crowd of people, Star spied Joli and approached her, offering a gentle wave at first before greeting her with a kiss to both cheeks. 

"I wanted to thank you for the invite! Things like this don't happen too often and I nearly didn't get the invitation in time. Isabella sure is one lucky girl to have a friend like you throw such an amazing celebration like this!"

Chase noticed an invitation on his desk for JoliBebe, he wonder what it could be, after reading it he realised it was an invite to Isabella's 21st birthday party, Chase was unsure who Isabella was but was never one to miss a good old party. He then noticed the party was infact today, panicking he quickly packed a bag and booked on the first flight out of Seattle.

Chase finally made it to Chicago, it had taken a while but he was here he just hoped he was not too late, he made his way to Marie_Lucania's HQ, He knocked on the door and was greeted but JoliBebe. "Sorry I am so late, I hope I have not missed the party, I brought scotch." Chase opened his bag to reveal bottles of scotch he had taken out of Seattle. "I am ready to party, and celebrate Isabella's 21st."

Isabella was dressed in a short black party dress given to her as a gift by one of her more elusive suitors, Mr. @Hank_Moody as well as it's matching shoes, handbag and small diamond pendant.  She had put two and two together that her friend JoliBebe had clearly planned a birthday party for her while the Godmother and her father were out of town but THIS was NOT what she expected.

The Godmother's HQ was lit up like a damn Christmas tree!  The music could be heard a block away and it was undeniable that it wasn't a record player but an actual to-die-for star of the stage who was singing (though she would really have been just as happy with hearing AlexanderKnight sing again!)

There were so many people at the HQ that this was anything BUT a 'small' and 'quiet' affair... it was the damn Mafia social event of the fucking season!  She squealed and bounced in her heels on the sidewalk as she quickened her pace towards the door.  As she crossed the lawn several people raised glasses to her in toast of her special day.  Already this was the BEST birthday of her entire life!

Looking around she wondered if Elias or WalldonClarke had been invited too.  She hadn't told Joli that she'd been charmed by both of those men in various occasions (some innocent and some nearly deadly) but a girl could always hope.  With the number of unfamiliar faces here, she was sure there was a chance the men had caught wind of the party and made a point to attend.

She knocked on the door and peaked her head inside, "Someone told me there was a party here!?!"  She called out loudly waiting to see who came to greet her.

... of course ... she was now beginning to wonder if Joli had ACTUALLY gotten permission for this shindig.  She smirked and thought to herself, No fucking way.  Typical Joli!  Tonight was going to be AMAZING.

Elias had been invited to Isabella's Birthday Party in the family HQ, and upon entering the music was deafening, the first thing he saw was Isabella, she was beautiful as always. He almost got lost all trail of thought, she had a way about her that drew Elias in, he always wanted to be in her company, but the last time they were together, some fireworks clearly went off, and they weren't the good type..

Elias turned when he saw someone calling his name..it was Jolibebe - 'Elias I hope you're not here to ruin the fun..this is Isabella's night!' she snapped..Elias confused once more, turned back towards her and said 'I don't get what everyone's problem is with me lately? Everyone keeps getting misconstrued here. What have I done?'

It was then that JoliBebe told Elias she knew his job was to make sure Isabella wasn't have too much fun, due to instruction from Don Salvatore...Elias shook his head in frustration...'Chinese whispers' he said to her...'it's nothing of the sort, I promised Don Salvatore that I would protect Isabella from harm, I hope this is a birthday to remember, and that she has more fun this year than any other! So long as she's not within 12 feet of danger then that's all I'm worried about, nothing but her safety and to actually ENSURE she has a good time, but if any dangers occur tonight, tomorrow, or a year from now...i'll be taking a bullet for her.'

It was at this moment when JoliBebe realised she had got Elias wrong, he was true to his word, and would make this a birthday to remember for dear Isabella..'if you'll excuse me miss.and he walked towards Isabella and tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around, Elias couldn't help but give such a smile as he kissed her on the cheek...at least we meet under different circumstances this time dear...you look absolutely beautiful and I must wish you the happiest of birthdays, and at least I'm not drunk and half sloped over a sofa this time' as he chuckled to himself, Isabella let out a small grin, as if she couldn't believe how cheeky he was being...

'So my dear, I know today is your special day, and .I hope it's a memorable one for you, and clearly there's many people here who feel the same way as I do' it was then that Elias reached into his jacket pocket and handed Isabella a small box, she looked puzzled but Elias told her to open it..as she started to creak the hinges back Elias said 'what can you buy the daughter of one of the most powerful Don's in this world? Someone who could have anything they wanted...? You get them something money can't buy.. inside this box contains a notepad, I've just got back from New York, this is why I'm a bit late - I got some contact information of family that still remain there...family your mother may not of even told you about..do with it what you will, but if you wanted to reach out to some people...the information is contained here, in this notepad. I wish you once again a happy birthday my dear, and I'd love to have this dance with you...if I may? Elias held out his hand towards Isabella and smiled...

 Isabella smiled at the site of what was inside the box she had never imagine that Elias would go looking for such a thing nor has she considered looking for it herself .   Part of her didn’t want to know those people who were so keen to make her mother give her away but on the other hand now that her mother was dead a part of her wanted to know where she came from and Elias had provided the means to do that .

“This is one of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received course I’d like to dance with you!”   Isabella took Elias’s hand and allowed him to leave her out into the center of the room where she danced very close to him smiling as if this were the very best day of her life .

It'd been fairly rough since Sal left South Side and moved Isabelle and the crew to Detroit. Lots of good friends left the city that day and Dub decided to take advantage of the party to go see them all again. Dub pulled up to Marie's HQ in his custom-made Alfa Romeo Gran Sport wearing the nicest suit he owned. As he opened the front doors quickly nodding and shaking hands to some of the party goers outside the HQ, he noticed the band was already playing and people were already on the dance floor. 

"Late, can't trust the airlines for nothin'." he thought to himself.

He looked over towards the bar and saw Jolibebe and made his way over. As he was walking over, he maintained his eyes on the main floor scouring for Miss Isabella. As he neared Jolibebe, he finally saw her dancing with a man amongst a sea of other similar partners rolling and turning amongst the waves of rhythm. He stopped dead in his tracks and looked around the room quickly. He noticed a young woman sitting by herself just on the outside of the dance floor. Just as the band began playing something more upbeat, Dub looked a Joli and held up his index finger to tell her 'just a second' as he quickly made his way over to the young woman. 

"Evening, Miss," he bowed and removed his hat, "I'd be honored if I could have this dance." 

Dubliner smiled at her and her cheeks got a little rosy. She slowly stood and took Dub's hand as he led her onto the dance floor. Dub maneuvered around different people keeping his eye out for Isabella and the unknown man while also making sure to stay on time and not bump into any other dancers. And, just like that, there she was. Just on the other end of the floor... It was commonplace for dancers to periodically switch partners during the more fast-paced songs. Dub would need to take advantage of this. He moved in time further down the floor just as he saw another couple moving perpendicular with them. He released the hands of the young lady and winked at her as she made contact with the gentleman of the group that was moving towards them. The older lady who was formerly the gentleman's partner, now Dub's, was roughly in her 50s. 

"Evening Ma'am," Was all Dub could say as his pace down the floor was rising and the two had already bumped into another couple, once again switching partners. 

This time, the man and Dub had bumped shoulders and, in a fit of confusion, the man had disengaged from his former partner and turned to Dub. The two stood there awkwardly for a moment before Dub nodded at him and begrudgingly moved his hand around the gentleman's waist... They both looked opposite directs so as not to draw any assuming eyes... Both wanted out of the situation quickly and took the first opportunity. Dub had finally maneuvered towards Isabella and...Elias? 

Sparing no time for thought or speculation, Dub bumped into the two and, per tradition, exchanged partners.

Dub muttered, "Sorry, Friend." to Elias as Elias and the gentleman stared at each other. The poor gentleman who, for all intents and purposes, was on quite the rough streak on the dance floor regarding dance partners... Not wanting to break the flow and rhythm of the dancers, Dub quickly grabbed Isabella_Luciano hand and bowed. He looked up to her face so she could see who he was.

"Evening, Madam." Dub smiled. 

Lordian walked up to the address he had written on his little pad. He put the pad back into his inside pocket and went up the stairs. It seemed like the place was busy as all hell already, which was good, he could get right to work. No chit-chat, no time for introductions, just enough time to find JoliBebe and tell her he was here to take over the bar and then to start serving.

His hands were sweaty as he opened the door and stepped inside. He wasn't ignorant as to where this place was, nor who it belonged to. He knew he didn't belong here, and he saw immediately the woman of the hour, and her close family.

"Whatever you do, don't make eye contact with any of them." He thought to himself as he made his way to the bar. He grabbed some glasses and started filling, looking around for Joli as he did. Once he made eye contact he kept doing his job for a few more minutes until she stopped dancing and came over.

"Evening miss, I'm here to help out as requested."

He smiled, the first genuine smile he'd had in a while. He put a glass of champagne in front of her, and then slid a small box over to her. 

"I couldn't bring myself to show without getting something for the birthday girl. As you know my family is known for their horology, so I got this shipped in. It's a square-faced wristwatch encrusted around the face with diamonds. I hope she likes it, but could you perhaps give it to her for me? I know I'm not really in proper company."

He frowned and went right back to pouring, mostly champagne, but a few glasses of beer, and even a cocktail or two. He was good at cocktails, he's had plenty of practice when he was a boy making them for his parent's friends. And it was fun besides.

Hope couldn't help the smile as Joli greeted her.  She dipped her head in return.  "After your invitation, I wouldn't miss it for the world.  It looks like it's going to be quite the night..." She smiled as she watched person after person come over and greet Joli.  The party was really starting to pick up now.  

She felt the music start to flow through her, but for now she remained where she was.  As Joli asked about drinks, she nodded as she thought about this for a moment.  She needed to keep it calm tonight.  It was one thing in her family bar, but here..   she had to keep it together. "Champagne sounds delightful..." She hardly blinked an eyelash and she had a drink in her hand.  She sipped at it and hummed softly as she savored it.  

​​​​Her eyes lit upon the birthday girl as she whisked in and then right off to the dance floor.  It took quite a bit of restraint not to jump up and go after her.  Taking another sip of her champagne, she couldn't stay still.  She shot Joli a smile.  "I think she's got the right idea..." As Joli was incredibly popular, she would jump up and wander off to the dance floor, also snagging someone on her way.  

"Star !! I'm so glad you could make it, welcome and thank you for coming!" Joli greeted her back with a kiss on the cheek and a light hug. "She's family, and we've been friends for a long time, plus gives me a great excuse to throw the biggest party possible!" she snickered and winked as things were taking off better than she could imagine. At that moment Chase walked up and greeted her , she immediately hugged him holding on to him a little longer than appropriate but she didn't care, she had a soft spot for him and she couldn't help herself whenever he was around. Blushing as she released him from her embrace she grinned. 

"About time my dear friend! I've been waiting for you. here have a drink. How was the flight over?" Joli took his hand and placed a glass of scotch in it.

Elias had made his entrance and had come over for a quick conversation to ensure Joli he wasn't about to stop any of the antics he would only encourage them as long as Isabelle was safe and out of harms way, with that stated he left her as soon as he eyes Isabella and the two of them were off to the dance floor. Sticking her tongue out at him she turned back to chase to wink at him as her fellow crew member Lordian showed up to help with the bartending.

"Oh my god, Lordian! Thank you so much for coming last minute, we had cancellations for barkeeping and I've been like frantic making sure everyone is being served!" Joli hugged him real fast before he went straight to work and handed her a glass of champagne, he knew her all too well.

Joli looped her arm in Chase's arm as hope_ was conversing with them and they were all people watching on Isabella dancing back and forth with two well known men in this world of ours. 

"My money is on Dub for this one." Joli laughed teasingly raising up a few hundred dollar bills on betting for Dub to win at getting Isabella's attention. "You are right Hope dancing does look like fun! You should join us!" Joli winked as she pulled Chase to the dance floor with her while at the same time looking at Hope trying to convince the LA Godmother to get out there with them and have some much deserved fun. She knew Hope was keeping it in due to being outside of her home city, but that was also another reason why she liked the idea of having the party at Marie's HQ, it was safest place she could think of and all were here to celebrate with no worries of rogues, or the police being a problem.

Ely and his crew of misfits made their way to Marie Lucania's HQ straight from the airport. They were a bit late, but, at least they had made it. Elyan knocked on the door but the music and ambiance was so loud inside that no one even heard them, so they just walked inside. The doorman whipped about to face them and Elyan held up the invite. He nodded and let the new CL from L.A. in to the party.

Carrying a bottle of homemade hooch under his arm, and his best enforcer Demitri carrying a small, wrapped box, Elyan and his entourage headed in to the festivities. First person they noticed was Hope_ having a blast on the dance floor. He smiled and poked Shomecossee before drawing her eyes to the dancing Hope. It made them -all- smile to see their beloved Godmother enjoying her time, but admittedly, they were here to both congratulate Isabella on turning twenty-one, and to make sure NOBODY hurt Hope.

A bouncing JoliBebe bound up and took the gifts from them and directed them to the bar, and the dance floor... Whatever their poison may be, the bar had.

Elyan, Shomecossee, and Demitri all made their way to the bar. Hopefully, Elyan's newest associate WalldonClarke would show up soon enough. He'd heard the man had a surprise for the birthday girl. The rest of Elyan's pack had been left at home to make sure their small HQ was protected while everyone was out of town.

Demitri elbowed Elyan and pointed to a beautiful, dark haired lass and whistled. Elyan chuckled and nodded, "Aye. She's pretty hmm?" He reached for Shomecossee's hand as he said that to hold her and physically reassure her. "That's Isabella_Luciano in her finest, the birthday girl. So don't go thinking about showing her your doggedness Demitri."

The man blinked and looked back to Elyan. "You think of me so badly, Ely?"

With a chuckled, Ely smacked Demitri's back. "No my son, I just know how you get around a pretty face." With that he left the group and walked up to the birthday girl himself.

"Isabella Luciano!" he announced as he approached. "We've not had the pleasure of meeting, but I've heard many good things about you and your father. I know he's a great man, and it seems he's raised a remarkable young woman. My name is Elyan Llywelyn, and I work with Godmother Hope." He thumbed over his shoulder to L.A.'s head who was tearing up the dance floor STILL...

"I just wanted to be sure and wish you a happy birthday. One only turns twenty-one once..." he laughed. "I'd say I still remember my twenty-first, but, it didn't mean what it does now when I hit that age. I was already well on my path by that time." His lips curled up as he remembered things from a long forgotten past. Shaking his head, he returned his attention to the young woman.

"Well then, I won't keep you any longer. Go and enjoy your party, my dear. I do hope you'll like the gifts my people have brought you." He smiled and, though he looked in his late twenties, something about the way he carried himself, and the look in his eyes, told her he was older than he seemed... But that would be weird, would it not? He spun away and headed back to the bar to rejoin his group, waving at Hope and bowing his head in respect to the woman as they passed.

Walldon was pleasantly surprised to receive an invitation to Isabella's birthday bash.  Especially as it was a most welcome celebration and opportunity for guests to let their hair down after so many various goings on of late, in and around the world of the mafia. Making lasts checks of his suit as well as remembering to pick up the small wrapped box on the side, tucked it away in his inside pocket; gathered his car keys and trotted to his car.

Arriving at the large mansion like building Walldon pulled up then dropped the keys into  the waiting valets hand and began his assent up the large stone steps to the waiting open door, showed the bodyguard his invitation and entered the lively building. Music and laughter floated down the corridor encouraging him in and to join the party, with one last turn the room he was looking for opened up before him and did not disappoint in the slightest. Music, laughter and champagne flowed in every direction. Taking a glass of champagne, offered on a passing tray, he began to look around for the birthday girl. While moving around the room, nodding politely to people as he passed, finally spotted Isabella dancing and then talking to one of the guests near the dance floor. Before going over to say hello to her he decided to make a detour and put a request to the playing band and then continued towards Isabella.

Just as Walldon reached Isabella he tapped the gentleman on the shoulder and spoke "Sorry sir, the Don" as the gentleman began to move away Walldon took Isabella's hand, nodded to the band and began to lead her to the dance floor "I hope you enjoy the Lindy Hop" the dance was fast paced and fun and seemed to end so quickly. Catching his breath removed the gift inside his jacket pocket and placed inside Isabella's hand "Happy birthday" then the mischievous smile spread across his face. This girl was impossible to buy for, she already had everything. Which lead him to the idea of taking her most expensive car, and hiding it Chicago the presenting the wrapped keys as a gift. Perhaps she would enjoy some fun. Once Walldon handed over the gift he headed towards where he had seen his boss and hoped the birthday would see the funny side of things and his boss would not have to sort out his playful ways.