Luis was in his office watching his tube Television.. right where Joe left him a few hours ago when he went to run his boss' errands and retrieve a few of the crew members.. Vito and Mike.... a loud knock came at his door and Joe poked his head through to see his boss enveloped in the T.V.. Luis only gave him a slight glance and motioned for him to come him and looked back at the T.V as Joe and the other two men entered the office. Luis suddenly realizing he had more company then Joe shut off the T.V and turned his attention to everyone.

"Joe, Mike, Vito.. glad your all here.. I've got some Urgent work for our Godfather that needs taken care of" Luis said as he leaned back in his seat and glanced at all their faces making sure they were listening

"I've been informed that there is some activity happening down at the Blue Heaven Roadside Motel here in South Philly.. a few of our guys and some of our local informants and spies have told us that Tyler Durden and possibly the Tambini crew have set up some sort of prostitution ring out of this place...." 

"But that would mean the Tambinis are working against us.. isn't that a foolish mistake boss?" Vito said softly

"Yea.. it would mean that Vito.. and I know your father is friend with some of the Tambinis but the bottom line is our loyalty resides with Louis and the rest of Race Street.. and if they are working against us that makes them our enemy not our friends.." Luis said leaning forward glaring at Vito who nodded.

"So.. now that everything is clear... Joe is going to be in charge of leading the assault on the hotel. You guys are instructed to listen to him as if you were listening to me. His word is mine got that?" Luis said glancing back and forth between Mike and Vito who nodded quickly

"Good.... Joe.. I want you to go down and scout the place out.. see how many guys there are. Come back to me in a few hours and we will go over our plan before I send you guys off..."

"Alright boss, I'm going to take Vito with me incase things go wrong or we are spotted.. I trust him with my life after he took those bullets for me in that drug deal a few months ago..." Joe said grinning and gripping Vito on the shoulder

"Fine.. but try and make sure things go right... I need you both in one piece.. and we don't want to tip them off to us looking into them just yet.." Luis said as he lit up a cigarette and leaned back in his chair

"You got it boss..." Joe said as he turned and motioned the guys to leave with him... Luis turned and looked out the window at the sun shining over the glistening Delaware River.. 

Joe and Vito took the black cadillac parked out front of the Labor Union. It was Luis' personal car but he wouldn't mind.. and Joe loved this car as much as Luis. They hopped in and made their way to the west side of South Philly where the motel was located. Joe was driving particularly odd today, he was driving much slower and took caution not to speed.. Vito took note but thought nothing of it as he continued watching the scenery go by.. he was just happy he wasn't getting car sick.

It wasn't long before they pulled onto the street where the motel was located and spotted a few men standing out front of the place and one on the corner that was staring them down as they drove by slowly.. he must of been the spotter. Joe, trying to act casual he pulled into a small parking lot adjacent to the hotel that belonged to a small laundromat and a few other store including a liquor store, before parking and turning his attention to the motel.

"Well, that's the place..." Joe muttered as Vito peered over his shoulder.. taking note of the surroundings as well

"Don't seem very well guarded but there could be some more guys inside.. You seen the guy on the corner staring us down? He's gotta be the spotter.. probably watching for police"

"I saw him, surprised he didn't recognize you.. your pretty well known around here with that pretty face of yours.." Vito teased as he play slapped Joe on his check from behind

"Alright.. cut it out... keep watch on the place.. I'm going to head inside and grab us a bottle of booze.. you want anything?" Joe said as he turned and looked at Vito waiting for a response

"Just grab me some of that beef jerky they been packaging.. what's it called again?" Vito said scratching his head

"Its called People's Choice Beef Jerky you idiot.. shit is good.. i'm going to grab me some" Joe said as he got out of the car and made his way inside.

Vito continued watching the motel and took note of the van that pulled up and a few woman in skimpy clothing got out and made their way into the backside of the motel... the mean who escorted them returned to the front and only one of them got in the van and drove off.. the other two appeared to enter a room on the second story.. he couldn't really make out the number from this distance but it looked like a 8 or a 9.... Joe returned to the car, carrying a bottle of whiskey and some beef jerky sticks, but as he returned, he blocked the view of Vito who sighed and leaned back into his seat.. content with what he managed to see...

"Can you believe it.. got the last 4 sticks of beef jerky.. store is sold the fuck out..." Joe said as he sat in the driver's seat and handed Vito his jerky

"Anything good happen while I was inside?"

"A van pulled up... couple guys hopped out along with a few girls.. I think they were prostitutes..." Vito replied as he unraveled some jerky and started stuffing his face..

"Dam.. I guess Isabella was right.. some shit's going down here and we aren't being cut in.. you seen any of Tambinis guys or Durdens?" Joe said peering around at the motel before turning the ignition

"Nah, but i seen the room they went it.. 8 or 9.. cant make out the number on the room... but I know exactly which one it is..." Vito said pointing up at the room on the second floor

"Good... I can't make that shit out either I'm as blind as a bat without my glasses... Alright lets get the fuck out of here and report back to Luis.." Joe said as he pulled the car out of the parking lot and made his way back to the compound...

"Glasses... you wear fucking glasses Joe? The fuck!" Vito said laughing

"Fuck you... I've had to wear them since I was a kid... I just don't like to.. nor do I ever wear them you seen me with them on?" Joe replied angrily

"I'm gonna start calling you Joe "Four Eyes" Delorenzi from now on... suits you better then pretty face... ain't no nerd got a pretty face.." Vito said laughing hysterically

"Alright that's enough.. your lucky you saved my life or I'd blow your dam brains out right now..." Joe said raising his voice...

"Was just a joke.. calm down man" Vito said as he stopped laughing.. the two sat in silence all the way back to the compound.. Joe was driving like madman again...

It was still silent in the car as Joe pulled into the compound and threw the gear in park. He flung the door open and slammed it shut as he scurried off inside.. leaving Vito to follow behind him cautiously.. they made their way to Luis office where Mike and Luis were watching that dam tube television like always as Joe barged in... Luis turned and shook his head as Joe started yelling about Vito's lack of respect and calling him "Four Eyed Joe".... It was a few minutes into his rant when Luis leaned back after lighting a smoke and held his hand up.. motioning Joe to shut up..

"Alright alright alright Joe, dam.. You sound like my wife complaining..." Vito and Mike laughed until they were met with a dirty look by Joe

"You going soft on me Joe? Fuck what these guys think. Your the best shooter I got.. your eyes aint that bad..." Joe, sort of settling down, let out a sigh and sat down

"Alright.. fuck.. I just get so wound up. All the shit that's transpired the past week months got me at my boiling point..." Joe said... Luis grinned and leaned forward to ash his cigarette before taking another drag

"Good.. so.. tell me. Is Tambini's guy really down there? You seen how many guys or any woman about?" Luis said, leaning a little closer to Joe

"Yea.. Vito seen some fellows drive into the parking lot in a van.. few woman got out and were escorted to the back while the guys went into an upstairs motel room.. few guards out front with a spotter on the corner...." Joe replied to Luis

"Ahh, Vito seen them? Where were you?" Luis questioned

"Getting some grub for the stake out.. you know.. my eyes aint so good....." Luis leaned back and laughed as he took another drag off his cigarette and put it out in his ashtray

"SO NOW you admit to having bad eyes.. Joe your all over the place my man.. spit it out somethings wrong with you..." Luis said glaring at Joe who looked around nervously and sighed

"Ah fuck man.. It's my mom. she..." Joe muttered as Luis smacked his fist on the table

"Fuck man! Out with it!"

"Ah fuck.. my mom's she's sick..." Joe said shaking his head 

"I didn't want to tell you until after the Job was done I need to take a week and go see her back in New York..." 

Luis stood up and walked around the table and took Joe by the shoulder

"Should have just came to me right away my friend.... You go be with your mom's I'll handle things here..." he said patting Joe on the back and pulling out a big wad of cash and handing it to him

"That's for your flight, use the rest for some walking around money... I'll wire you some more cash when you land.." 

"Thanks boss... I don't know what to say.." Joe said as he stood up and stuck the cash in his pocket and smiled

"Don't say anything, go me with your mom's my friend..." Luis said smiling back at Joe who tipped his hat and walked out of the room...

Luis sat back down at his desk and turned his attention to Vito and Mike who were standing quietly in the corner..

"Alright so.. the plan is this. Vito.. since you were with Joe and scouted the place out.. I want you to lead the assault on the place. You and Mike and 3 other guys will take a car and make your way through the front and make sure you take out whoever comes through that upstairs room.."

"Got it boss..." they both said in unison

"I'm going to give Sonny a call and get him in on this. It's been awhile since he got his hands dirty but I can't risk putting myself out in the open until I'm sure it's safe... Sonny will take a second car around the side and flank.. taking out any men in his path and detaining all call girls they spot for information.. I'll fill him in on this information.... you two be back here first thing in the morning.." Luis said sternly

"Yes boss..." they both said in unison again.. 

"Glad we are clear.. now get out of here.. oh and Vito.. bring me some donuts in the morning will ya? Haven't had some in over a week and Joe keeps forgetting..." Luis said as he shooed them away and turned back on his tube television and lit another cigarette

Luis stayed up all night going over the plan in detail with Sonny who came immediately when he found out Joe was on leave for  a few days to go and be with his mom... Sonny was a go getter and a long time friend of Luis' family so he was always eager to please... it was a few hours past sunrise when Vito and Mike arrived with a few other associates and made their way to Luis office where they found them both knocked out in their chairs.. afraid to wake him.. they waited around for an hour until they heard Luis grunt and moan from the office and make his way out the door to find the men sitting there waiting.. some reading newspapers..

"Shit.. sorry guys.. long night. Give me ten minutes to take a shit and get some coffee and we can go over the details one last time.." Luis said rubbing the sleep out of his eyes as he turned and yelled at Sonny to get up.. who abruptly stood up in attention before letting out a large sigh and sitting back down in his seat

"I'm awake...boss.." he moaned rubbing his head and his eyes

"Good.. everyone be ready in my office in about ten minutes to go over the plans one last time.

It was about 10 minutes later when the crew gathered and went over the details of the plan before Luis pumped them all up and sent them on their way out the door. He remained behind smoking his cigarette staring out the window.. watching the men pile into the cars and take off. He grinned and turned to the two remaining bodyguards and ordered one of them to get his car ready.. the other he ordered to go get him some donuts.. he was mighty fucking hungry....

Vito, Mike, and the rest of the crew were on their way to the motel.. a few of the other guys were nervous.. they hadn't done something like this, let alone be in a gunfight... It wasn't long before they were approaching the motel where Vito pulled into that same parking lot him and Joe had parked in before... they sat there in wait until they noticed Sonny drive by the front of the motel slowly.. catching the attention of the guards who stared him down as he crept by, flaunting their weapons and spitting at the car...

Sonny turned the corner to the side of the motel and it was go time. Vito and the rest of the crew hopped out of the car and loaded up their weapons... the two guards were still busy watching Sonny but the spotter immediately noticed Vito and the rest of the crew and yelled out "THOSE RACE STREET BASTARDS FOUND US" before running deeper within the confines of the motel

Vito and the rest of the crew immediately started opening fire and took cover, as the two guards turned their attention to Vito and his guys and began laying down shots. One of the guys was hit and killed as they ran to cover.. a few of the guys continued laying down fire as Vito bobbed and weaved forward in and out of cover advancing...

A few moments later Sonny and another associate popped from behind the corner and flanked the guards out front.. taking them out in one sweep and allowing Vito and the other guys to advance... A large group of mobsters came running out of the room upstairs.. Mike was watching and noticed that one of Tambini's Lieutenants was standing in the doorway barking orders.. he let off a few rounds at the door.. causing Tambini's guy to slam the door shut

"Vito... there's too many of these fucking guys we should pull back and wait for Luis and reinforcements..." Sonny said. still firing off shots at the advancing enemies

"Luis' orders were to take the fucking hotel.. and that's what I'm going to do..." Vito barked back at Sonny who shool his head and continued firing.

Vito ordered one of the guys up to the front and gave him some clear instructions before the associate nodded and took off for the car. Vito and the guys laid down some cover fire.. taking a few men out the barrage of bullets. 

"VITO we got to move! Were sitting ducks here..." Sonny said as he motioned for Vito to pull back to some better cover. The associate returned holding a molotov cocktail.. Sonny looked at the man with wide eyes and said

"What the fuck do you think your doing with that... Luis' instructions were to take out the motel not burn it down...." Sonny yelled at Vito and the associate... the man was hit and he fell to the floor.. still holding the molotov in his hand upright...

"FUCK!" Vito yelled as he went into a shooting frenzy.. stepping out of the cover and advancing a bit.. taking out mobster after mobster with him.. a few guys were following behind him when he was shot in the leg and went down...

"DAMMMIT VITO! Your too dam reckless! Hold on bud im coming for you..." Sonny said as he took note of another vehicle pulling up down the block.. it was Luis and company, they jumped out of the cars holding assault rifles.. Luis appeared to be wearing some sort of body armour and carrying a large gun... what the fuck is that Sonny thought but turned his attention back to the firefight

"Luis is here... hold the fuck on bud!" 

Tambinis guys and Durdens knew they were outnumbered now, pulled back into the complex where they were more fortified as Sonny and the rest of his men moved up and rescued Vito, pulling him to the side and leaning him up against the wall.. luckily for him it was just a flesh wound.

"Your gonna be alright man.." Sonny said as he propped Vito up against the wall

"You sound worried Sonny.... aint no little leg wound gonna take me out you know that!" Vito grinned as Sonny handed him a gun

Sonny ordered two guys to stay behind as they turned and made their advance into the compound.. Luis was with them now and Sonny looked to him on what to do...

"They are dug in further inside boss.. What's the plan because I sure as hell don't got one..." Sonny said as he sat down next to his boss who was sitting on a crate nearby smoking. The sound of gunfire was still ringing further in the complex between Luis' men and the rest of the Tambinis and Durdens... Luis took note of the dead man holding a fresh molotov and smiled

"Change of plan boys.. bring it in..." Luis said as he stood up and motioned for everyone to gather in close to listen...

"So the original plan was to come here... take the place by storm.. take out a few Durdens and Tambinis while we were at it.. but things change..." he said walking slowly, taking another drag off his cigarette and looked around and pointed at his dead associates..

"This shit here is unacceptable.. valuable lives wasted.. and for what? Tambini and Durden think they are going to take over our city? Well fuck them! Let's give them a proper welcome into the city..." he now bent over and picked up the molotov and turned to the crowd and held it up

"You all know what this is?" the men all nodded "You all nod as if you know.. but you dont.. see this is not JUST a molotov. It's the END of these motherfuckers existence here today..." Luis said lighting up the molotov and holding it in the air for the chanting crowd.. 

"Tonight... these fuckers are going to dine in hell...." he tossed the molotov through the front Lobby window and watched the building go up in flames and start spreading to the others....

Luis ordered his associates to pull back and form a wall at the front of the motel in wait for the fleeing men from the burning building.. a few minutes later the men inside could be heard yelling out in pain as some were burned alive, others attempted to flee and were met with a barrage of bullets as they attempted to run from the blaze... it was like bringing lambs to the slaughter... a few of them fought back but it was a lost hope for them. Luis stood there with the evilest grin on his face as he unloaded his gun and watched the place go up in flames... Something about fire was so beautiful....

Business again, it appeared, brought Cecelia to the city of brotherly love. She loved staying in this one, rundown, fleabag motel. It provided a low-key place to stay that was relatively safe, at least for someone of her recognition. Her plane had just come in this morning, so she was a bit jet-lagged as her taxi made its way to the familiar structure. She was traveling light and preferred not to make a potential tail's life extremely easy, so she had the cab drop her off about five minutes away. The duffel bag she was carrying had various illegal items within it, so her hand was tightly gripping it as she walked through the streets. It was mob territory, but young upstarts always seemed to want to make an easy buck and robbing a young woman, especially while she was alone, could be as easy as it gets.

Cecelia was about three blocks away when she first heard gunfire. Immediately her hand dropped to her gun, which was in a discreet hip holster. Her left arm instinctively had pulled the duffel closer to her body, and she found herself ducking slightly. 

'That had better not be my bed getting shot to pieces,' she mumbled with tangible agitation under her breath, having realized the motel was in the direction of the gunshots. It sounded like a war was ongoing, not that she- thankfully- knew what one sounded like. Cecelia crossed the street diagonally, moving into a position where she would get line of sight on the building, hopefully trying to see in through the parking lot. She bent down, moving quickly into cover behind the cars on the street, trying not to get shot, but also get a picture of what was ongoing. After finding a lovely black Ford with a view into the property, she ducked down, hiding behind the front of the car and peering across the hood. She saw men running back and forth, obviously exchanging automatic fire. 

One of the men from the group that appeared to be attacking ran back to one of their cars, which caused Cecelia to duck her head more. She craned her neck to see him ruffling around in the trunk of the car. He pulled out what looked to be a bottle of vodka with a rag on top, causing her to remember whispers from the Russians about 'Molotov cocktails' as she felt goosebumps run down her arms and spine. She witnessed the man run back into the compound before getting flung to the ground by a stray round. He rag-dolled to the floor but miraculously kept his arm carrying the incendiary device upright. Cecelia gasped out loud but threw her empty hand over her mouth and ducked down once more. Another car pulled up, with another group of armed men appearing to support one side of the conflict unfolding. The other side appeared to take the cue to retreat and piled inside the motel building to batten down the hatches. 'Jesus.' The gunfire had somewhat subsided after the one group pulled back.

After what looked like a short huddle, the men outside the building continued their push inwards. One, who looked like the leader, had acquired the Molotov off the floor, or rather the dead man, and threw it in a perfect arc through the first-floor window. Their group fell back to the front of the complex and formed a semi-circle aiming toward the entrance. Screams echoed alongside the gunfire, justified by the molten lead and hungry flames of the now-burning motel. 

Cecelia's eyes were fixated on the scene, glazing over as she stared and stared from her hiding spot. She caught herself with her jaw hung, and she closed her mouth and gulped. If anything, she was glad she hadn't gotten into town a day earlier. She picked up her bag off the ground and swiveled to turn away from the scene. She ran down the street, keeping hidden from behind the row of cars so the men would not see her escaping form. 

One word echoed in her mind as the smoke plumed into the morning sky and she left the area: 'Politics.' 

Police sirens could be heard whaling in the distance... The bullets had stopped flying and the crew stood their, all glancing around at each other and grinning. Luis motioned for the men to retreat back to their vehicles.. the place was in flames.. bodies and shell casings were laying everywhere... it was a scene of absolute destruction.. he stood there and lit up a cigarette and turned to walk to his car thinking to himself.. fuck.. it wasn't supposed to go this far. His men were calling for him to hurry up, waving there arms as the sirens got closer and closer.. Luis hopped in the back of his car and the rest of the gang with him and they hightailed it out of the area, narrowly eluding the cops down the back streets.

It wasn't long before they were pulling in through the compound gates and parking in front.. the crew got out of the cars and assembled as Luis called them all together

"Good job everyone.. I'm proud to of fought along side you today.. come by and see me in the morning and I will have your pay ready for you.. until then enjoy the night and don't get yourselves into anymore trouble.." Luis said standing in front of the group of men who cheered and dispersed..

Luis made his way to his office where he sat down and popped open a bottle of whiskey and poured himself a drink he noticed the note on his desk which said 'Ezmerelda has been shot boss.. down at the hospital dont think she is going to make it..." he flung the drink against the wall and rushed out the door and to his car where he hopped in the driver seat and stormed out of the compound leaving his bodyguards chasing after him in a car of their own...