The Challenge.

Joe Bruno had laid claims to Bella Vista causing an uproar within the Five Families.  Rumors had traveled quickly across these shores of the impending takeover.  Weeks elapsed since the passing of one of Philadelphia's great leader, taken down by the Bruno family in an attempt to control more than Bella Vista.  Chaos quickly ensued but once the dust had settled, Vittorio Lorenzetti had been given the nod to set up His own operations in Bella Vista.  Left only to deal with Joe Bruno, Vittorio set HIs plan in motion.  By the time the darkness of night was over, and the sun emerged once again to cast its glow across the city of Brotherly Love, there would be only one victor remaining.

The Plan.

Mirabella was not thrilled to be kept out of harm's way, but she understood Vittorio needed to do this, alone.  She eyed the gathering of trusted men who kept her Husband and herself safe on a daily basis. There was zero need to threaten these men to keep Vittorio safe at all costs for this situation because each of the men knew what would happen should any fail to protect their Boss or exhibit betrayal.  Giulio, Jacob and Pauly would take the lead on protection.  There wasn't anything too heinous for that trio to get their hands dirty.

The gathered intel on the opposition revealed a very relaxed routine.  As if they had no care in the world or feared for their lives.  That would all change tonight.  Two cars headed off the distance, both vehicles filled with silence and determination.  There was no turning back now.  The plan to claim Bella Vista was set in full motion.

The current residence of Joe Bruno appeared to be eerily peaceful.  Always expecting the unexpected kept the men on their toes and ready for action at the drop of a hat.  As they quietly traversed the property, Vittorio kept a watchful eye on their surroundings.  Picking the lock on the front door held no issue whatsoever with His highly practiced skill, second only to the crafty art of picking pockets, especially His wife's, always retrieving what Mirabella stole from His own pockets.

The front door creaked a bit as Giulio eased it open, but the entrance was void of anybody.  Guns at the ready, eyes glancing about as they moved inside the residence, ears listening for any sounds of movement or conversations.  The four men delved deeper into the house, scouting for the current location of the false 'Godfather' of Bella Vista.  The group moved to the stairs, taking cautious steps in case the steps creaked like the front door.  Once upstairs they headed to the third door on the left.  The intel stated that room was the master suite. 

One hand on the door, Vittorio turned to look at the men.  He told them this was a task He needed to handle alone.  Make sure no one comes in or out was their instructions as the three men watched their Boss enter the bedroom.

Deafening Silence After a Shot in the Dark.

There was a light of some sort but it was out just as quick as it had shined into the darkness.  Giulio began to grind his teeth upon hearing the scuffling noises coming from within the dark room.  Jacob and Pauly kept their focus on the hallway making sure no one could sneak up on them.  The silence was creeping the men out, they fought the urges to run inside and check on Vittorio when a loud thud and glass shattering into what sounded like three hundred and twenty seven pieces across the floor.  Giulio was about to call out for Vittorio then the blood drained from his face as they heard it.

BANG!  The deafening silence that followed seemed to linger on forever.

No longer able to resist the protective side, Giulio rushed into the bedroom quietly calling out "Boss?", followed closely by Pauly and Jacob.  Jacob flipped the lights on to reveal Vittorio kneeling a few feet from the bed, catching His breath as Joe Bruno laying on the floor in a pool of his own blood.  Vittorio had a few cuts and scrapes from the scuffle, some streaks on His face of the deceased imposter's blood.  He stood up in full glory of His accomplishment, resembling a gopher climbing from the hole in the ground, feeling victorious having made another tunnel.  

It was in that moment the men realized they now stood before the new and rightful Godfather of Bella Vista, nay ....the GopherFather!