Luis and his daughter Valencia were sound asleep, Luis had just recently moved into his large 4.5 acre property in the South Philly outskirts, it was a large estate to say the least. The FBI came pounding on the door at 5am in the morning, waking the entire house up.. Joe peered out the front door before turning to go wake up his boss but noticed Luis standing at the top of the wrap around stairs

"Who is it Joe? Who the fuck is knocking on my door at 5am..." Luis said angrily as he walked down the steps in his robe

"Looks like a FBI agent.." Joe said as the sounds of the man standing at the door were louder now

"SEARCH WARRANT" the man yelled as he continued banging on the door

"Well, open it.. there isn't shit here for them..." Joe nodded back at Luis and walked over and opened the door

"Can I help you sir?" Joe said sharply as he opened the door

The officer barged in along with a team of 5 other men... they quickly walked over and presented Luis with the document..

“Search warrant sir, I need to inspect your house for drugs.. specifically Heroin..." the FBI Agent said as he handed Luis the document

"Don't know what you guys expect to find here, but it isn't going to be drugs I can tell you that.." Luis said grinning as he threw the document down on a nearby table

"Then, I guess you won't mind if we search the entire property.. including your barn outside?" the FBI Agent replied

"Well, I wouldn't recommend that-" 

“I don't give a shit what you recommend, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me!” The FBI Agent said angrily

Reaching into his rear pants pocket, the arrogant Agent removed his badge and shoved it in Luis' face

“See this badge?! This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish…. On any land !! No questions asked or answers given!! Have I made myself clear?…. do you understand?!!”

"Fuck you.. don't say I didn't warn you..." Luis said with a grin as the men exited the house and went to check the field, Luis and Joe quickly followed behind

They reached the gate to the field where the barn was located, Luis unlatched the lock for them and motioned for them to go and check it out, giggling all the while.. he tried to follow behind but was ordered to wait by the arrogant FBI Agent who left one man behind to keep watch.. Luis shrugged and pulled a smoke out from his robe and quickly lit up as they continued towards the barn door

"Boss, shouldn't you tell them??" Joe said anxiously as Luis watched the man unlatch the barn door and opened it.. the FBI agent and his men immediately turned and started running for their life as Luis prized bull began chasing them with every step the bull was gaining ground on the Agent and it seemed likely that he’d sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The Agent was clearly terrified.

Luis took a long drag off his cigarette and exhaled the smoke and yelled out to him
“Your badge, show him your BADGE!!”

The bull eventually caught up with the sorry man and bucked his ass into tomorrow, the other deputies had no choice but to open fire and kill the bull, much to Luis' displeasement.. he threw his cigarette down and tackled one of the officers to the ground.. Joe stomped out the cigarette before it could start a fire and quickly pulled Luis off the FBI Agent who immediately pulled out his cuffs and put Luis' under arrest...

"You fuckers killed my bull! I told you not to go out there but noooo! You and your fucking badge..." he spat at the Agent who shook his head and threw Luis down against the fence and rushed over to help his boss

"You okay boss?" Joe said as he quickly kneeled down to check on Luis' head which banged against the pole...

"Yea... I'm fine...fucking lousy pigs killed my bull I'm gonna sue those fuckers..." Luis said angrily as he glanced over his shoulder at the Agents gathering around their boss in the field

"Go check on Agent Dickhead over there... make sure he's still breathing... I want to watch him take his last breath myself..." Luis scoffed

Joe casually strolled out to the center of the field where the group of FBI Agents were gathered around their boss who was bucked by Luis' prized bull...

"Is he alright gentleman?" Joe said as he approached but was quickly pushed back by one of the Agents

"Take a step back sir-"

"Hey.. watch the suit.. you prick.." he said brushing the Agent's hand away

"My boss wanted to make sure he was....Okay..." 

"Harry is gonna be fine.. but tell your boss he better expect a lawsuit.. this shit is unacceptable.." the Agent said angrily

"Well, maybe Harry should have shown the bull his goddam badge..." Joe said sarcastically

"Fuck you, goddam guinea.." the Agent spat on the floor infront of Joe who got extremely angry

"Now get out of here.. this is a police scene I can have you arrested for impeding a investigation.." 

Joe spat on the floor infront of the Agent and glared at him before walking back over to Luis who was still handcuffed and sitting up against the fence

"Agent's name is Harry boss, they are making me take off.. fucking bastards said they would charge me with impeding an investigation..." Joe shook his head

"And the fucking guy called me a guinea.. the bastards got some fucking nerve..."

"Shutup Joe, we all know we're fucking white.. look at our skin... got more important shit to worry about here..." Luis barked at him

"Go back into the house, and call Terry.. he was supposed to get on a plane to New York tonight but that's gonna have to wait.."

"Whatever you say boss..." Joe scoffed...

A short while later Luis was walking out of the front doors of the South Philly Police station, on bail, but he was a free man again.. for now. He was met by his Lawyer, Terry Rocco, who quickly entered Luis' entourage of bodyguards as they made their way to his car which was pulled to the front steps of the courthouse.. They were almost immediately bombarded by the press as well as paparazzi and whoever could possibly take a picture of the Don exiting the place.. They hopped in the back of the cadillac and quickly zoomed off down the street....

"Your lucky Joe called me when he did, I was just about to leave for the airport Luis.." Terry said as he opened up his briefcase and looked over the paperwork

"You've got yourself in a bit of a jam here... Impeding and investigation, Assault on a FBI Agent, and Tampering with Evidence.." he said with a sigh

"There's also a list of animal violation codes here-" 

"Fuck Terry! I don't want to here all that... Just tell me, you think I can beat it or not??" Luis exclaimed as he lit up a cigarette and rolled down the window

"Well.. the Assault on a FBI Agent is going to be hard to get thrown out... but with the right payouts.. and Jury.. they can be perswayed to believe you tackled him in a emotional state.. The bull was a loving pet of yours.."

"I loved that fucking bull!" Luis said exhaling a large cloud of smoke

"And they murdered it over some stupid badge nonsense... they should be slapped with the animal violation codes! Fucking bastards...

"Well.. Like I said.. I'll do all I can my dear friend, I helped your father beat many cases.. he got to retire and old man free, I think we can do the same for you while I still walk this earth..." he said with a grin slamming the briefcase shut

"Thanks Terry, your a good friend to the family..." 

Luis turned his head back around to watch the scenery pass by, it reminded him of when he was a kid on long road trips with his Father when they would go out west to visit his Uncle Vinny when he moved to Chicago for a few years... Man.. Fucking Uncle Vinny... Why'd you have to go and turn on the family like that?? 

Luis was sitting in his study at his residence when he heard a car rumbling up his road, he quickly stood up and scurried over to the window and peered out to see who it was.. It was hard to make out the make of the car with all the dust flying up off the road so Luis quickly returned to his desk and pulled his .38 out of the drawer and made his way down stairs where he found Joe Delorenzi peering out the front window, holding a pistol in his right hand himself...

"Who the fuck is it Joe? I'm not expecting anyone..." 

"I don't know boss.. kind of looks like a Ford.." 

"Where's Vito and Tony?" Luis barked as he approached a window and peered out himself

"I sent Tony to the market to pickup some meat.. Vito is with his brother Giuseppe and his father Melvin at a family funeral..." Joe replied as he pulled his fingers away from the blinds

"It's just us here boss.."

"FUCK!" 

Luis yelled as the car came to a halt out front.. A man abruptly swung the driver door open and slammed it shut as he stepped out and scurried towards the door carrying a briefcase..

"Oh Jesus Christ, it's fucking Terry..." Luis said with a sigh as he too pulled his fingers away from the blinds

"Let him in Joe..." Luis said as he walked into the other room to pour himself a drink

Joe quickly went to the front door and let Terry Rocco in who seemed like he was a bit distressed, he quickly scurried into the living room and found Luis sitting down pouring a drink...

"Luis! I came as soon as I found out..." Terry said out of breath, nearly having a heart attack...

"Well, you could have just called.. calm down take a seat my friend..." Luis grinned as he motioned for him to sit down

"Luis, there is a warrant for your arrest... they revoked bail and want you in a cell..." Luis grinned faded as he quickly stood up and glanced at Joe and then back to Terry

"WHAT!? I thought you said you could get these charges dismissed what the fuck Terry!.." Luis said enraged as he flung the drink he just poured to the side

"Luis.. that Agent your bull bucked down died from his injuries last night... they are trying to charge you with murder..." 

Luis heart sank as he heard Terry say he was wanted for murder...

"FUCK!" he exclaimed as he quickly ran up the stairs towards his study

"I've got to get on a plane out of here until this shit blows over.."

"Luis, you can't run.. your under federal indictment.. if you run your practically pleading guilty..." Terry said chasing up the stairs after him with Joe closely behind

"I'm not gonna sit in a fucking cell the rest of my life Terry, I'm going back to Italy..." Luis exclaimed as he reached his study and began dialing out, his first call was Sonny

"Sonny.. shit's hit the fan again, My daughter  Valencia is in charge while I'm away.. anything happens you run it by her.." he hung up the phone after an exchange of a few more words...

"Luis.. I'm begging you.. you have to stay here.." Terry said with a somber tone

"My father is dying in Italy Terry, I was due to go see him next month.. tell the feds I flew out before you could contact me.." Luis barked at him

Terry let out a deep sigh before nodding at Luis and making his leave from the house.. Luis' began packing some of his things up while Joe continued making calls.. It wasn't long before Tony Laduchi returned from the store with the meat...

"Tony!! Get your ass up here.." Joe called to him

"Be right there boss!" he said as he tossed the meat on the counter and ran upstairs where he found Luis and Joe in the study

"What's going on??" 

"I need you to drive Luis here to his private Jet down at Philadelphia Municipal Airport.. Pronto..." Joe barked at him

"Sure boss.. I'll go get the car ready.." 

Joe stood up and let out a deep sigh as he embraced his Boss one final time, so he thought...

"Gonna miss you Luis, I'll make sure things go smooth around here in your absence.. Keep an eye on Vale for you..." he said with a smirk

"Thanks Joe, you give her my regards.. Tell her I'll be home soon.. she will understand.." Luis grinned and let out a sigh as he made his way down the stairs and out the front door

"I'll say hello to your Grandfather, old Vito Delorenzi.." he said with a smile as he turned back to Joe who was standing at the front door of Luis' house

"You do that for me, I miss the old bastard.. wish he didn't choose to retire in Italy..." 

Luis hopped into the back of his Black Cadillac and barked at Tony to take off to the airport, leaving Joe standing there watching the car drive away, seemingly disappearing in the cloud of dust...

The next day, Luis was landing in southern Italy at Palermo Airport, the province where Luis' father came from to America back in 1898.. His family still had power in the region, his Uncle Tony was the youngest of the family and stayed in Sicily to watch after their grandfather who retired here.. He quickly lit up a cigarette as he stepped off his private jet and let out a deep sigh as he let out the cigarette smoke from his lungs..

"Amico mio, Don Patangeli, la tua macchina ti aspetta" the man said in his native tongue as he motioned for him to follow

"Tuo zio Tony Patangeli is waiting for you..." he said as he opened the back door of the cadillac for Luis

"Grazie, let's be on our way then.." Luis said with a grin as he hopped into the backseat of the car and took another long drag off his cigarette as he rolled the window down

The man began driving away, as Luis' jet prepared to take off and return to America.. he stared at it and let out a deep sigh as he watched it began to fly away.. The last piece of America he had for the time being... He took another long drag off his cigarette and began to drift off into thought as he marveled in the beauty of his surroundings.. It was good to be back... 

It wasn't long before they reached the house.. a magnificent place, perched upon a plateau overlooking a large valley.. It was extremely well guarded, men carrying rifles were seen patrolling everywhere and just as you reached the main house, you noticed a machine gun turret well placed behind some sandbags sitting atop the house on the second floor.. Just as they parked out front next to the fountain, a familiar face appeared through the doorway and grinned before quickly approaching the car to open the door for Luis

"Don Patangeli, it's good to see you my friend..." the man said in broken english

"Martie! Mio amico! Bello vederti!" Luis said as he embraced him and kissed him on the cheek

"How are my cugini, Vito and Giuseppe??" he said standing back with a smile

"Good good, they miss home.. like everyone else.." Luis said as they started to make their way inside

"How are things here in Sicily anyhow.."

"After the war, the americans leave alot of supplies, cigarettes, booze, jeeps.. the families have been fighting over who gets what since..." he said with a sigh as they started to make their way upstairs

"Your uncle refuses to side with the other two families here in Palermo, he doesn't see why everyone can't share the spoils..."

"Ah, cause us Italians at heart have and will always be greedy bastards..." Luis said with a chuckle

"I hope it's safe for me to be around here then.. with all that's going on..."

"Yes yes! I will be your bodyguard while your here, and your Uncle seems to think the local mafia will leave you alone.. your an American still after all..." he said cheerfully as he opened the door to Luis' uncle's office

Tony Patangeli quickly stood up from his desk and walked around to greet his nephew with a deep embrace and kiss on the cheek before motioning him to sit down....

"It's good to see you nephew, how is my brother.. Roberto??" he said excitedly as he sat down and motioned one of the guards to get Luis a drink and a cigar

"He's as healthy as an ox for his age.." Luis replied with a smile on his face as he took the drink and cigar from the man

"I always knew he would live a long life, he was always the strongest out of us three..." he stopped and shook his head

"Your Uncle Vinny, may his traitorous soul rest in peace, was a goddamn shame to the family... I'm glad you took care of it..."

"It wasn't me, Uncle Tone, my right hand and most trusted friend, Joe Delorenzi took care of the hit..." Luis said with a sigh as he downed his drink and set it on the desk infront of him

"Ah, probably for the best you didn't do it then... So, enough of that.. You told me you needed to stay here for a month or so, what's going on back in the states now?" he asked eagerly as he took a puff off his cigar from the ashtray infront of him

"Got in a bit of a jam with a FBI Agent.. long story short, he came on my property with a search warrant, and my bull killed him.. now they slapped me with murder..." Luis scoffed

"Well that is a load of bullshit! Is Terry on that shit!?!"

"Yea... look, Uncle I've already been through all this, I'm tired.. been on a plane for 14 hours.. can I get some shuteye and we talk more in the morning?" Luis said as he took a light puff of his cigar and exhaled the smoke

"Sure kid, but I gotta lay down some ground rules in the morning.. certain districts around here you can't visit without a gun or bodyguard present.. but we will talk in the morning..." Tony replied, Luis stood up and grinned and turned to leave

"OH but, don't think cause your here.. and a Don back in Philly you're not gonna do some work for me while your here.. I need an outside guy to take care of something for me..."

Luis sighed and nodded took his leave. Martie escorted him to a house nearby, on the same land, that was designated for Luis to stay in while he was here in Sicily.. The house had no electricity.. but atleast it had running water and a toilet.. Luis plopped himself down on the stiff bed before taking a final drag off his cigar and putting it out in the ashtray on the nightstand.. He layed back and let out a deep sigh as he though about his business back in Philly, he wondered what the guys were doing right now and if his daughter Valencia was being respected as boss...

Luis was abruptly woken early the following morning by a rooster, screaming cockle doodle doo, at the top of it's lungs at the break of dawn.. he angrily threw his body over and threw the blankets back as he pulled his legs out and placed them on the cold hardwood floor, sending chills up his spine.. He let out a deep yawn and began coughing as he stood up and made his way to the toilet to take a leak... Upon flushing the toilet, and making his way to the kitchen.. he was surprised to find Martie was already awake and cooking food

"I thought I smelled food...." Luis said groggily as plopped himself down in the dining chair

"Ah, Luis, your awake finally... " he took a large whiff of the food he was making

"Ha un profumo incredibile!" he exclaimed as he poured Luis a cup of coffee

"Thanks Moe, so.. what does my Uncle Tony need me to do, you have any clue..." Luis said as he took a sip off the coffee

"Well, it's hard to explain.. but.. your uncle needs someone gone.... can't be from someone around here.. has to be handled externally to create less...how you say.. drama...." he said glancing back at him

"My Uncle wants me to kill someone?? I fled America for this very reason.. I cannot..." Luis said angrily as he set his cup down on the table

"Your Uncle says he's.. relative.. of this.. Agent you have an issue with in America...." Martie said turning to him

"He's... Cugino..." he said with a grin

"He's that Dickhead Harry's cousin?? I knew he looked Italian.. what's his last name Moe??" Luis said excitedly

"Vitro.. Don Patangeli..." Martie said softly

"Goddam Marty Vitro.. it had to be his son.." Luis muttered under his breath

Luis quickly approached the telephone on the wall and dialed out to America, Joe Delorenzi to be specific, with news of who the FBI Agent's family was... It was the goddamn Vitro's! A powerful Italian family that was on the opposite sides of the law, their father is the Police Commissioner, Marty Vitro...

"Joe, It's me Luis... shit just got a lot worse for me... that FBI Agent my bull mangled, It was Harry Vitro, the police commissioners FUCKING SON..." Luis yelled angrily

"OH fuck, what do you want me to do Luis.." Joe said anxiously over the phone

"Nothing for now, My Uncle has some plan worked out.. I gotta take out their Cousin who is apparently connected to the Mafia here in Sicily..." Luis stuck a cigarette in his mouth and began frantically looking for his lighter

"FUCK!, look, tell Sonny to keep business running as usual, I want him to step up on recruitment.. you too Joe.. we need some more bodies on the street so we don't appear weak in my absence..." Martie walked over and lit Luis cigarette for him

"I'll call you in a few hours after I have this meeting with my Uncle...."

"Luis, you do realize it's like.... 2 fucking am right now.. I gotta get some sleep..."

"YOU STAY BY THAT FUCKING PHONE JOE UNTIL I CALL, YOU HEAR ME?" Luis yelled into the phone, exhaling his cigarette smoke while doing so..

"Okay... I hear you boss... call me with more info later...."

Luis slammed the phone on the receiver and began pacing back and forth before calming himself down and returning to his seat to eat....

Luis and his bodyguard, Martie, made their way over to the main house of the compound.. Guards were still seen everywhere, carrying automatic rifles and shotguns.. The place was well guarded, no doubt, like as if there was a war coming. Luis stepped into the main house where he found his Uncle sitting in the living room, resting by a fan.. he motioned for Luis to sit down on the couch near him..

"I assume you have heard about your problems back home? It's all over the news..." his uncle Tony said as he shut off the T.V in his living room

"My apologies for your losses, nephew, I am arranging for your departure back home tonight..." he let out a sigh

"But that thing i need taken care of, still needs to happen... For both of our sake's.. As you are still a wanted man back in America.. The FBI hasn't forgotten..."

Luis' Uncle stood up and motioned for him to follow him outside...

"This country, this place.. I love it.. and you should too as if it were your home..." he said marveling in the scenery surrounding them as they exited the house

"There's a man here in Palermo that threatens all I have built.. he wants to see us mafia folk gone..." his uncle sighed as he came to a stop and glanced at Luis

"He's got the info about the military supplies being bought and sold and what not throughout this province... He's a political figure and he intends to go to the government..."

"I've arranged for you to be in the same restaurant he eats in tonight.. think of it as my going away gift... You sit down, eat a fine meal.. when you get the signal you open fire and run out as quick as you can, I will have a getaway driver waiting for you outside to take you to the airport..."

He turned ans embraced his Nephew and kissed him on the cheek before dismissing him and returning his attention to the beautiful scenery of Sicily...

A few hours later, Luis and his bodyguard Martie Rigazzo arrived outisde the restaurant that was set to be the meeting place between him and this man that was only known as a Vitro.... The place was small and dainty, it fit in well to the rest of the buildings on this street in Palermo, as this city was run down with poverty following the war...

"Don Patangeli" the hostess said as they entered

"Proprio così, i tuoi ospiti sono qui..." he said in Italian as he gestured to the booth where the men were waiting for him

"Gratzie..." Luis said as he sat down, he motioned for his bodyguard to wait nearby

"Luis..." the man said as he sat down

"I'm honored, to meet you..." he said extending his hand out to shake his across the table

"La tua famiglia è molto rispettabile" he said with a grin

"My name is Ricky Vitro...." 

He gestured for the waiter to come by and take their order quickly, as well as bring the two a bottle of champagne before continuing to talk

"I understand... You have problems with some of my family in... Philadelphia..." he said as he stuck a cigar in his mouth and grinned

"Yes yes, I know why you are here..." Luis was confused, but remained silent

"Your Uncle has done a poor job of hiding you, I have already alerted the authorities that you are here in Sicily.. It's only a matter of time before they arrive..." he exhaled a large cloud of cigar smoke before gently setting it down in the ashtray and smiling

"Your family is finished, along with the rest of your.. mafioso friends..." as he went to stand up, the waiter returned with a platter, but there was a cloth sitting atop it.. he quickly rushed to the table and set it down before Ricky could fully get up.. he glanced at Luis and nodded...

"Hey, what the fuck are you doing... we are done here..." Ricky exclaimed

Luis reached under the cloth and found a pistol hidden, he quickly pulled it out from underneath and started unloading the clip into Ricky's torso, his eyes widening in shock as he looked down at his body riddled with bullets before collapsing over... His security entourage outside immediately ran inside and began opening fire on Luis and his bodyguard Martie who quickly took cover and shot their way to the side door, wounding two of the bodyguards as they escaped out the door and into the car sitting on the street honking.. They quickly hopped into the back and sped off down the block, as the final guard ran out into the street and continued firing bullets their direction...

Luis let out a huge sigh of relief and patted Martie on the back as he pulled out a smoke from his suit coat and lit it up.. He leaned back in the seat and drifted off into thought as he watched the scenery pass by, It was finally time to go home... The car continued speeding off into the distance towards his uncle's private runway where they boarded a private jet and took off for Philly...