It was getting late into the night, Friday was just about to draw to a close as Luis sat in his office on the top floor of his skyrise building in the heart of Philadelphia as he stared out over his city, he took a long drag off his cigarette and smiled.. He had come a long way over his years here in Philadelphia, starting from a lowly goomba and rising the ranks to street captain in the Race Street Company.... Now here he was, CEO of his very own Corporation.. 

Philly was in full rebuild mode now, as whiskey shipments began to flow from the industrial section of South Philly, While the Old City District took a much more professional approach, and offered 'Legal Service' to those in need... But let's not forget Bella Vista, the site of a new 'bazar' it became the central point for trade in Philadelphia and entrepreneurs flocked to it from across the country to sell their various goods...

Luis smiled as he took another long drag off his cigarette and exhaled, he wondered if his predecessors, JackMezzo, or perhaps even his grandson, LouisMezzo, we're looking down upon him and smiling.. He had stayed true to his word of restoring business to Philadelphia, and he himself continued to carry on those many traditions and Ideals his former Patriarch had taught him.. a product of his environment.

"Boss, your limousine is waiting for us..." Joe Delorenzi said as he interrupted his boss midthought

"Ah yes, of course.." Luis said as he regained his focus, turning and putting the cigarette out in the ashtray

How could Luis forget, he was late to his own chairman celebration.. He quickly threw on his coat and quickly made his way out of the building and down to his limo, Joe opened the door for his boss and allowed him to enter before slamming it shut and quickly running to the opposite side and hopping in..

"Real happy for you boss.. this was a long time coming. I know Philly is in good hands.. and you're father Roberto.. Rest his soul.. he would be proud." Joe said as he opened the wine cabinet

"I was the stubborn old man could have lived to see it, 94 years old.. died to neumonia. Fucking tragic..." Luis shook his head as he watched Joe pour a drink for them two

"And to think.. the man lived through how many fucking mob wars in his time as well..."

Joe handed Luis his drink and leaned back into his seat, they both took a few sips before returning to the conversation..

"You too boss! Must be that fucking engraved zippo of yours.. heard someone was trying to offer you 14k for it.. shoulda taken that.. and bought 20 more of those damn things!" he joked

"It ain't worth 14k Joe, shit not even 100 million. It's lucky I'm telling you..." Luis replied with a grin

It wasn't long until they had arrived at the South Philly Cabaret Club, the place was packed and as Luis stepped out from the back of his limousine he was met with applause and cheers from his fellow residents.. he smiled and waved as he made his way inside, where Melvin Rigazzo quickly greeted his Godfather and seated him at his booth.. The applause and cheers continued, for almost seemingly ever until Luis finally stood up and motioned for everyone to quiet so he could speak...

"Thank you all, thank you... The hospitality you all have shown me here tonight is absolutely amazing.." a few more claps and cheers broke out

"But I want to start off by thanking each and every one of you, for your selfless dedication and sacrifice you all have shown me, and this country throughout these dark times.." Luis took a pause before continuing

"Many people laid down their lives in service to keep this city, this country safe.. let us all do well to remember the fallen, on both sides of this war as we were all brothers and sisters in this life of ours." he grinned as the cheering started again

"So, with that being said.. let us all celebrate tonight.. to new beginnings here in Philadelphia!"

The people that were present all began clapping and cheering in unison, today was truly a new dawn here in Philly....

Some following days later, Luis was sitting alone in his study, reading the newspaper that was brought in for him by his bodyguard, Joe Delorenzi, while famously smoking a cigarette.. The sun was just shining in through his window and causing the desk to glisten in the sunlight, things were much more calm and peaceful these past few days, giving him some much needed time to rest and relax... Joe knocked on his door and swiftly entered, carrying a large mug of coffee and placing it down on Luis' desk, the steam could be seen rising off the top...

"Good afternoon boss, anything good in the news today?" Joe said sharply as he sat down

"Ah, just the usual bullshit.. talking about how bad of a man I am, people just don't like to see good things.." Luis scoffed back

"Ah let them talk boss, people are always gonna be afraid of 'the mafia'.. helps keep our position of power anyways."

Luis nodded at Joe before tossing the newspaper to the side on his desk before picking up his mug of coffee and blowing on it in an attempt to cool it off quicker.. after a few more seconds he slowly took a sip and smiled before taking an even larger gulp and setting it back down on the table..

"Man, that's some good shit Joe.. didn't know you could make a mean cup of 'Joe'.." he joked

"I take no credit for it boss, it's a secret coffee bean that Sapphire introduced me too, real good shit.." Joe said with a laugh

"Gonna have to pry that little secret from her, cause that is THE GOOD SHIT" 

Luis pulled open his drawer and searched around inside of it for a few moments as he shifted through the various contents before finding his small planner book. He slammed the drawer shut and began flipping through the pages before reaching the final one..

"Seems there is nothing on the agenda today Joe.." Luis closed the book and smiled

"How about we go down and hit the Italian Market up and get us some fresh meat for a cookout?"

"Sounds like a plan boss... I'll make a few calls and invite some of the boys before we leave aye?" Joe replied with a gleeful tone

"Well get to it then, get the limo ready too.. I'll be out in 15 minutes.." Luis barked at Joe

Joe nodded at him and quickly left him alone in his study, Luis stood up from his desk and turned around to look out his large glass window at the hills of South Philly as he drifted off into thought while taking drags off his cigarette.. Philadelphia was safe again..

Sapphire arrived at Godfather Luis_Patangeli's office door, knocked politely and waited. After a second knock, she realized that he must be out. She tried the door handle and found it to be unlocked. "What luck!" she thought. She opened the door and walked into his grand office and was immediately struck by the gorgeous view.

Sapphire turned from the window and continued towards the massive desk. It was covered with newspapers, files, papers, books, and a crystal ashtray over-flowing with cigarette butts. She pushed aside some of the papers to make room for the gift she had brought.

Perfectly placed in the center of Luis' desk, was a bag of coffee with the words Tim Hortons on the front and a small glass fishbowl with a single guppy floating around. 

She didn't leave a card. He would know who it was from.

As Luis and Joe returned from the market, Luis was the first to step inside.. immediately smelling a woman's fragrance, he was instantly alarmed as Carla DiMarco was out of town for a few weeks in Sicily.. He turned and nodded at Joe who too noticed the unfamiliar smell, and placed his groceries on the table nearby as he pulled his gun from his back waistband.. Joe was already holding his pistol and was clearing the lower level room by room while Luis kept his gun drawn and pointed towards the stairs..

"It's clear down here boss..." Joe called out to him as he quickly returned to Luis in the dining room

"Whoever is here... you should know you fucked up big time! Do you know who's house your in??" Luis yelled out as he nodded at Joe who then ran upstairs.. Vito then entered the front door carrying a shotgun..

"My goons are gonna find you and tear you to fucking pieces you dirty thieves!"

Joe and Vito cleared the top floor but found nothing, seems whoever was here was gone.. Luis sighed and put his gun down on the table and poured himself a glass of Crown & Cork whiskey.. He took a large swig and ordered Joe to put the meat away as he made his way upstairs to his study to sit down... As he got closer and closer to the room, he noticed the perfume was more intense.. he felt a bit concerned, but knew Joe cleared the house so he carried on into his study.. As he got closer to his desk he noticed a unfamiliar sack sitting on his desk, it was wrapped with a bow and all...

Luis set his drink down and picked it up, looking it over, he noticed it was a small sack of coffee beans labeled Tim Hortons he smiled and set them back down on his desk and pulled a cigarette from his pack, quickly sticking it in his mouth and flicking open his zippo.. igniting the flame as he did so... he exhaled a large cloud of smoke and chuckled a bit.. Oh Sapphire.. you gave me quite the startle...