Tony Capazzo and Paulie were cruising along the roads of Black Bottom Detroit. Tony was one of the newest members of the Spud Farm family and because of such he had to earn his stripes or as they say in Cosa Nostra, make his bones. This involved a various amount of things. As Tony stated in the past he had no problem, lying, cheating, stealing or killing for his family. Whatever needed be done, Tony would be quick to jump up, raise his hand and take on the task.

Today the task ahead for Tony was doing some collections. Don Lucy ran a portion of Black Bottom alongside some other leaders. She allowed a few business owners to remain running their operations rather then being run out of town like some other owners. In turn Don Lucy expected tribute money or what she liked to call protection money. Everybody who was anybody knew these businesses were not to be fucked with, no robber, swindler or con man would come yards from the place because they knew they would eventually have to answer to Don Lucy and that is something no one wanted to deal with. The Don's Right Hand Man Albino-, gave Tony the task of collecting.

Paulie parked Tony's Pierce Silver-Arrow on the street corner and the two men exited. They decided to start on the right side of the block and walk all the way down to the end and then make their way back on the other side collecting from those business owners. In total there were 6 businesses on this block that had dues to pay up for Don Lucy.

The first stop was to the Black Bottom Bakery. It was owned by a old man and he understood the ways things worked. Tony and Paulie walked into the bakery and the aroma was amazing. Fresh bread had apparently just been made and Tony looked at all the treats. He smiled at the old man and waved. The old man smiled and waved back and came around the corner.

"For you, please."

The old man gave both Tony and Paulie a croissant from the fresh batch. They thanked the man and took a bite. After they had finished the man slipped Tony a envelope. Tony didn't bother opening the envelope to count the money, no one in their right mind would try and stiff Don Lucy and if the amount was some how wrong Tony knew exactly when, where and how to find them. Tony tipped his white striped fedora to the baker and thanked him for the croissant. Once they left they continued heading down the block.

Tony and Paulie continued to visit other establishments on this side of the block and with each one they were greeted with respect, offered some goods and given the same envelope. After this side was finished they crossed over the street onto the other side in a hat and clothing store. 

Tony and Paulie entered and this wasn't the type of store Tony was use to. It wasn't the high class stuff he was wearing it was more for the every day man and woman. The place was owned by a mid aged couple and their young 23 year old daughter worked as a cashier. Tony was immediately caught by her beauty. She had long blond hair down to the middle of her back and was wearing a dress. She looked up at Tony and smiled, Tony removed his fedora and smiled back.

"Well hello there."

The girl smiled back.

"Hello sir, what can I help you with today?"

Tony couldn't help but notice how gorgeous she was.

"Can I see the owner please?"

Tony asked as the girl informed him that he will be up front soon. Tony looked her into her eyes to the point it was a bit of a stare. The girl continued to work behind the counter. Paulie gently nudged Tony to snap out of it but Tony ignored him and took one more step forward and leaned in to the pretty girl.

"Please forgive me but I must say your smile is absolutely beautiful."

The girl looked at Tony and shyly smiled. Tony saw her hand on the counter and he gently laid his hands on top of hers. Just then she jumped up when she saw the owner.

"Papa, this nice man is here to see you."

Tony quickly realized this was the owner's daughter and decided to take his business to the back and away from the girl. He came across the owner and shook his hand, the owner moved very slowly and nervously...finally he spoke.

"Sir, I don't have all the money right now. Things have been a bit slow. Perhaps we can make other arrangements."

Tony gave him a stern look. Arrangements were not part of the deal, there was always an envelope to pick up, it was the same cash, the same time every week and nothing less was expected. Tony out of interest decided to ask the man what he had in mind.

"What arrangements?"

The man looked around and shrugged a bit.

"I don't know, I don't have much. Maybe you can take some clothes?"

Tony quickly got annoyed, he grabbed the man by his shirt.

"Do you think Don Lucy wants your piece of shit clothes. We offer you protection from all these small time thugs and in return you offer us these dingy clothes?"

Tony realized he was being harsh but this was the world he lived in, he had a job to do and if he didn't do his job to the fullest then one day he could wake up with a big problem or if serious enough...not wake up at all.

"We need the cash, now!"

The man frightened didn't know what to do and yelled.

"I am sorry!"

Tony quickly got him to quiet down, he didn't want his daughter getting worried or seeing any of the commotion.

"SHUT UP!"

The owner decided to then barter.

"Listen sir, I don't have the money. The horses have not been good to me lately. I've had a bid of bad luck but I know I can get the money. I have a inside tip for the 4th race tomorrow at the track. Until then, why don't we do this. Don't hurt me. Do you see the girl in the front. She's my daughter. She is nice looking..no?"

Tony looked at the man puzzled.

"Yes she is beautiful."

Tony agreed as he nodded his head. The owner's eyes lit up.

"Then she's yours, you can RENT her for an hour. Don't worry I will take care of all the arrangements, she will understand. Everyone must play there part in our family."

Tony enraged threw the man on the floor and then kicked him and repeated to do so until Paulie stopped him.

"You fuckin piece of shit. You go to the god damn horse track and piss away your family's money then you try to whore your daughter??"

Tony bended over and kneeled down.

"You better have the money by tomorrow or there WILL be hell to pay courtesy of Don Lucy."

Tony then stood up and straightened up his suit jacket and adjusted his fedora. He looked at the man once more and pointed at him.

"One more thing...If you EVER, EVER, EVER speak of your daughter that way again I will put a bullet in your head MYSELF. We clear here??"

The man nodded fearfully. Tony went to kick him one last time but decided not to.

"You're not even worth it you piece of shit."

Tony then walked away and went to the front counter back to the girl. He tipped his fedora to her.

"Thank you, I am sorry but I never got your name."

The girl once again shyly smiled. Tony realized she hadn't heard any of the ruckus in the back and was thankful of that. She looked up at Tony.

"I am Samantha."

Tony extended his hand and she joined him half way. He kissed her hand and winked at her as he walked to the door. Before he exited he turned around once more and smiled. As he was about to exit the girl quickly shouted.

"Wait!"

Then ever so innocently she asked..."What is your name?"

Tony smiled.

"Anthony Capazzo Jr."

It was the first time since being in this life he used his full name. He tipped his fedora to the girl once more and exited. The girl watched him through the store window until he was no longer visible. Once outside Paulie and Tony began to speak.

"Boss, you got the hots for her don't you?"

Paulie began to razz Tony. Tony just looked at him and rolled his eyes.

"Paulie, shut up will ya? On to the next store, we got more collections to do."

Tony knew there was still work to be done but surely this would not be the last time he would see the beautiful girl. Although no enveloped was given, this collection was priceless.