It was a big day for Kenny's friend, Michael Lucchese. After the long war a lot of their friends were killed, most of them crew leaders of New York. They were mourning but also happy because the godfather of New York, Tiny_Tim authorized Michael-Lucchese to start his own operation in Brooklyn. The night was just beginning in New York. It was a nice cool evening and the flow of people through the city was intense. Meanwhile, a interesting event was taking place in the most famous steakhouse of the city. The place was reserved that night by Kenny Russo and it was already full of guests. The place was very well lighten and there was lots of tables scattered all around the place but no one was seated. The guests were still being greeted and talking to each other while attentive waiters served them drinks.

You could feel the smell of steak all around the place. That meant that diner was almost ready. Kenny was seated on the biggest table in the place, accompanied by Michael-Lucchese, Roxie, @JohnnyBeRed and Tiny_Tim. They were already eating small slices of breads and drinking wine, Kenny of course was with a bottle of whiskey in hands. They were waiting for the word that all guests arrived so they could begin the ceremony. After a few more minutes, the boy who was assigned to make note of the guests approached Kenny and whispered in his ear that all the guests had arrived. Kenny nodded his head and got up from his chair, he made his way to the kitchen to check on diner. The chef said it was ready and the waiters were getting ready to serve everyone.

Kenny got back to the table where the most known faces of New York were sitting, he grabbed a spoon and hit his bottle of whiskey a few times drawing attention to himself, he placed the bottle back on the table and wet his lips before talking.

"Diner is ready! Everyone take your seats and the waiters will serve you." Everyone started to pull their chairs and seat at their tables as the waiters left the kitchen carrying food trays and placing plates on everyone's tables. "I would like to say a few words before we start eating. For those who do not know me yet, my name is Kenneth Russo. And this is my friend, Michael Lucchese." Kenny tilted his head towards Michael who was seated next to him. "We would like to thank you all for coming. Also we would like to thank Tiny_Tim for his trust on us. I hope we can all get along and build a lasting relationship and work together for a long time."

He paused briefly as he looked into the faces of everyone staring at him. Some were old acquaintances, but some were potential friends which he would still get to know better. 

"Michael-Lucchese has always been a good friend to me. I've been working with his kin since a long time. The Lucchese and the Russo family have been close since the day they arrived in this country. I used to run a district and his brother Stefano Lucchese helped me out a lot. Michael is just like him. Smart, loyal and a dedicated person. I can't think of a better person suited for this job than him. We will do our best to make our Godfather proud and help the city of New York grow even stronger in this thing of ours."

Kenny cleared his throat and started speaking again.

"I would also like to pay my respects for the NY people who were victims to this last war. Villain, Eli_Sephtis, StaleDonuts, Cooper and a guy I can't pronounce the name. It was something like this." Kenny raised a piece of paper showing the following strange name: I_______I_______I. "There was a lot more people but I don't want to hold you guys for much longer. May they rest in peace."

Kenny grabbed his bottle back from the table and raised it.

"With that being said, I would like to propose a toast. To those who fell, to NY, our allies and to Michael Lucchese. Salute!"

He lifted his glass in a toast. Most of them there knew that Kenny was not the best with words or speeches. While everyone toasted, the waiters began to place the plates on the tables. The conversation began to take over the place again as the guests served themselves and started eating. After they had eaten, they all remained in place, fraternizing and talking. The night was just beginning.

After Kenny and Michael finished eating, Kenny signaled him to follow, they got up from their chairs and walked towards a table on the left side of the steakhouse. There were some men sitting there, some important big names in the city of NY and all around the US that came to greet and congratulate Michael. After they were done talking Kenny noticed a line behind them with Friendly bosses, capos and soldiers of criminal organizations all over the country. Also, some esteemed judges and important corrupt police chiefs wanting to congratulate Michael for the promotion. As Kenny was by his side, he was the first to congratulate him.

"Well, congratulations brother. I can't think of a better man suited for this job. You deserve it. I wish you luck and hope this lasts for a long time. I'm proud to call you my friend and my boss."

Kenny hugged Michael and sent him a sincere happy smile, after that he turned back and walked towards his table, leaving Michael to be congratulated by others.

Don stood at the back, waiting for everything to calm down. He was still on edge from the war, and not quite ready to assimilate back into functional society. After a bit he walks over to Michael, and shakes his hand.

"Congratulations brother. You survived the war, and came out of it a victor. So let's do big things for all the brothers we lost. Party hard, tonight's your night."

Don shrinks back to a corner table, keeping a watchful eye on the crowd.

Tutte stood in front of his dear friend KennyRusso and shaked his hand and congrats him to his new appointment as right hand in Unted Nations Security with the great Michael-Lucchese which also was to celebrate greatly.

"Well done kenny, Im so glad for your sake, both staying alive both of you in that bloody war and now this starting of your own crew, Im very glad and enjoys seeing it bro"

Keep the faith!

Now that Roxie had helped Godfather Chairman Don Tiny_Tim  find his ass he had lost at the dice table she was able to concentrate  on the task at hand.   Don Tiny had just given Michael-Lucchese his blessing to establish his own crew. 

Michael and Roxie families have a long history of working together and she was honored to be a part of this wonderful occasion. 

She lifts her glass to toast Michael.

Micheal you have always been by my side as I have been by yours.

Believe in the faith of your abilities, for I sure do.  Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that I admire about you most.

I am so excited about taking this journey with you and the crew of United Nations Security.

Congratulations my friend.

Leaving his GodFather's office Michael Lucchese could hear Tiny_Tim yelling DAM with a few other choice words.  Shaking his head Michael was excited to be given the nod to become to captain a crew.  He smiled as he couldn't wait to get going but to his surprise everyone knew about his bump before him.  His family friend who is close to him like a brother was waiting and drove him around the city as Michael was smiling and yet very hungry.  Then they arrived at the steak house and KennyRusso took him into the resturant through the kitchen and when Michael saw everyone in the resturant he laughed and then shook hands with a few people.

Kenny then asked Michael to follow him and they spoke.  

"Kenny our bloodlines run back a ways and you were always close to me and my brothers Stefano and Peter.  I will be depending on you to keep me focused and away from the dice.  Brother I need your boots laced up and knuckles ready.  This city is all we are and need the God Father  for some reason tapped me and I need you with me.  I need your wisdom your my advisor this day forth."  

At that moment Kenny smiled and nodded and then walked away.  Then Michael turn an saw Tutte and DonChambers and they spoke.

"Thanks for coming open tonight Tutte I appreciate it.  Please enjoy the food and drinks."  

Michael shook Tutte hand and smiled as he knew Tutte was once Stefano and frank Cali good friend.  Then Michael turned to DonChambers.

"Don, man you did me a great service in the war.  I appreciate your warm sentiments and I appreciate you coming out tonight.  I will be watching you my friend I see great potential and I'm looking forward to watch this city grow and you with it. " 

Then Michael saw Roxie he looked at her and smiled as he loved the way she walked and how her dresses fit and lay on her body.  He also had a bit of fear of her because she was all business and nothing escaped her eyes and just because she didnt say something doesnt mean she doesnt know.  She made a toast and it touched him and then he replied. 

"Please everyone lift your glass with me.   First to my Godfather Tiny_Tim thank you.  New York will never be the same and yet it will always be a great city in your hands.  I'm proud to sit at your table and help NY grow with my new friend JohnnyBeRed.  As I stand before you I vow to ensure this city and your wishes are first and foremost in my mind and heart.  We few we lucky few that stand here today you are my band of brothers and we shall not count our manhood cheap.  We shall remember this day and we will celebrate many more like it."  

"Johhnybered brother we will be working together ask me anything and I will try to get you whatever you need as soon as I humanly can.  Also your RHM is a great woman to prove you with advice listen to her she is wise."

"To all the cities I thank you for your support and strength without each of you I would not be here this day.  I look forward to working with you all.  Thank you."  

"Last but never least Roxie."  

"There is so much I wish to say to you.  You are right and you have always been correct.  I stand at your side and you stand at myside now but it is you that has been a light for me.  It is you that has pushed me and given me a new drive.  Not to get mushy on you because I know you hate that stuff but the words are true and I am grateful to you.  Your my equal partner and without you I don't function so we agree to disagree and I agree to listen to you before I act.  I agree to listen to you period not because your sexy but because I respect you, your a smart cookie and a tough woman to refuse or toy with and by god I like you.  Truthfully Roxie I love your style and yes I will try to stay humble as we help build New York." 

After hearing news of Michael moving up ladder Saya and Hagi walk on over to Michaels Hq to congratulate him on his success.Since it was an occasion she puts on her best maroon strapless dress, with her hair in a updo as she wears a lavender scented perfume. Upon walking in there she see's a massive crowd as everyone from each district and city have come to congratulate Michael-Lucchese.

As she made her way through the crowd Saya smiles tapping her friend on the shoulder, she has also brought him a gift.A box of the best cuban cigars, and the best bottle of moscato and whiskey as well.As she gave her friend a hug wishing him the best of luck.

"Congratulations my friend i wish the best of luck and best wishes to you and Ms.Roxie and Mr.KennyRusso as well." ​​​​

Tiny_Tim took great pride in welcoming Michael-Lucchese and his family to the United Nations. Its was a great time and a sad one. As the crews were still picking up dead bodies off the street from the war it seemed wrong to be celebrating. But this is the life and now Tiny_Tim knew was the right time to build again.

Tim spoke, "With Michael-Lucchese here in Brooklyn we in New York will come to benefit from his wisdom and knowledge. I look around and see the family that has come to support you. They are some of the best this world has to offer. You have everything ahead of you. I wish you all the best. New York is your home now. Salute!"

Tiny_Tim walks over and shakes hands with Maichael-Lucchese and slides and envelop into his suit jacket. 

Tiny_Tim whispered in his ear "A little something to get the HQ up and running" 

Respects

Tiny_Tim

Tony got a call from his good friend KennyRusso, saying about Michael getting his own crew. Tony got himself dressed up, hat on his head, he called to his driver and they drove to Michael’s place.

When he arrived, there was already a lot of people congratulating Michael, so Tony decided to wait and ordered himself a drink. When everybody finished, Tony cleared his throat, took a little present he had and walked towards Michael.

When they met, Tony shaked Michael’s hand and said: “Michael, congratulations on your own crew. I know you gonna get this big and with Kenny and Roxie by yoursides, you will do wonderful things my friend. Here’s a little gift I got you, these are the best cuban cigars I ever had and I ordered one box for you aswell.”

Tony reached for his present and gave it to Michael. It was a wooden box of cuban cigar’s where there was an Michael’s name graved on the box.