-Lana- Had waited for this day ever since her mother sent her away as a small child to live with her uncle Tony Frank. She never understood just why her mother kept her sister and sent her away, but she learned well from uncle Tony and now, finally she was going to work on a job with him. The baby was going to be here any day now, so this was her last chance to work for a while.Tony Frank, the capo di tutti capi( The Boss of Bosses) of Montreal, had set up this little bootleg hijack job and called-Lana- to assist on it. Every one was in place. -Lana- and Tony (her husband) lay in the corn field by the road in this rural stretch of road. DevilDawgs and Wolfman behind them hiding behind trees, and down the road sat Aussie and Sneak in a truck waiting. LS, had the rest of the crew back in Montreal waiting in a warehouse to quickly unload and ship out the moonshine when it arrived.

As the truck approached Tony drew his gun and at the precise moment fired, blowing out the front tire causing it to veer madly and come to a sudden stop. -Lana-, Tony, DD and wolf leaped out and drug the driver and his assistant out. DD flashed the trucks lights and soon Aussie and Sneak arrived with the crews truck. All the guys, not -Lana-of course started quickly transferring the cargo. Suddenly, a car came speeding towards them from each direction. The one in the front blinded-Lana- causing her to stagger backwards into the path of the car coming the other way, it struck her and sent her flying and tumbling out into the field.Soon there were cars every where, men jumped out holding guns on the crew.From one car emerged Tony Frank. He walked over to -Lana- who was laying nearly unconscious in the field beside the road. He bent down and with a cold steel glare, as if looking at a complete stranger he whispered in her ear. "No wonder your mother didn't want you. You are to fucking stupid. To bad you never learned lesson number one....trust no one.The men finished loading the cargo and all sped off into the night.

-Lana-s eyes fluttered open, she was dazed. She gazed left and right...dead corn stalks towered all around her as she lay in the freezing snow. She looked up and could only see the clear night sky until uncle T leaned over her, his cold green eyes bearing down at her.

"Uncle T, get Tony! Something went horribly wrong."

He leaned in closer and whispered words that made her skin crawl. She looked at him in disbelief and her blood froze. The man who raised her, the one that taught her everything she knew turned on her. He got up, spat in her face and left her to die. He got back into his car and fled with his men in tow.

"Lana!!"...she could hear Tony cry out her name!

"I'm here"...she whimpered, or did she? Did she call out? She tried again but nothing came out, a single tear rolled down her cheek, "the baby" she breathed...fainting.

Coming in and out of consciousness, she could feel herself being carried....hands under her back and legs, farmiliar voices she just couldn't place echoed in and out, her hands protectively around her belly. "Honey??" Tony leaned over her and reassured her everything would be fine. With the last of her strength she had, she grabbed his tie and pulled him close and said through clentched teeth..."Get the fucker Tony! Take Devildawgs and Wolf with you and find him, fucking make him suffer, kill him and bring me back his eyes! I want his fucking eyes on a sliver platter"..she noticed her blood soaked hand, stared at it while fear set in before losing consciousness once again.

Tony sent the others with -Lana- to the hospital. "Make sure she is taken care of guys.This is personal, I'm going alone."
Then he headed into Montreal, the old box factory, where Tony Frank called his office. He entered and quickly shot the two guards who were there then holstered his gun and grabbed the boss of bosses by the throat. "You will die for this mother fucker", yelled the boss! Tony never spoke a word then just slowly and painfully beat Boss Frank to death. A cruel, suffering death

-Lana- layed in her hospital bed, the door flanked by devildawgs and Wolfman, sneakyrat stood by the window watching the street. Her mens protection did nothing for the dispair invading her soul. Not only had she almost died tonight but she had sent her husband to kill the very man responsible for the death of her son, Romeo. Time went on, the sun was rising and still Tony had not returned. Had she lost both of them?

Going through the nights events over and over in her mind, anger set in her heart and she couldn't bare the wait for much longer. Wolfman having heard a commotion in the hallway unholstered his gun and opened the door slightly. He sighed as he sadly turned to -Lana- and opened the door a little wider. She could see Tony speaking to the priest, surrounded by LS and Aussie. Relief washed over her and suddenly uncontrolable tears rolled down her cheeks. It all hit her at once, Uncle T's betrayal, Romeos death and now seeing Tony still alive. As Tony walked into the room, sneakyrat walked to him shaking his head, patted his shoulder too speachless to say anything. He nodded the door to the other men and left them alone.

Tony then rushed to the hospital where he was greeted by the crew who had assembled there. It was LS who was chosen to deliver the bad news. "Tony, the baby is dead. -Lana- is going to be okay, but your son didn't make it." Tony nearly fell to his knees, but gathered himself and entered her room. He was greeted by Sneak, who just could not find the words and walked away silently.He rushed over to her where they hugged for several minutes as -Lana- cried in his arms. Finally she spoke. "Tony, baby, I'm so sorry. Honey a priest was here to give our son his last rights so we know his soul is safe." They hugged and -Lana- cried for several more minutes then finally Tony, without saying a word, reached in his coat pocket and sat a small box on her bed tray. -Lana opened it and inside was a small sliver tray with the eyes of Tony Frank sitting on it!
Soon mobsters from all over Montreal came to pay their respects to the new Capo di tutti Capi of Montreal, -Lana- Sperio.

As the mobsters come to pay their respect the darkness within in keeps him on ever alert. The slight flinch, the bulge of a coat, the sound of hard soles choes clicking against the hard hospital floor. Each Visitor and gift under close scrutinity for devices that could do harm to Capo di tutti capi of Montreal, -Lana- Sperio. He had given his allegiance to her and her family, the only person to see him weak on his knees as he did. the only one who would ever see him in that position. Capo Devildawgs was loyal to her and the family only. If his muscular size and intelligence did not deter someone his "skills" certainly made one to rethink their position. He has been with them for a very long time. Working and learning and supporting her decision. May death become of anyone who whispers or conspires against her, the family or him.

As sneakyrat was leading his way out of the hospital, he could'nt hold his tears from dripping out of his eyes. Mixed feelings running through his spine... deep sadness and deep pride at the same time. He never felt such feelings in his hole life. The feeling of respect for his leaders has never been this strong. Montreal is ours now he is sure of it. And no one will ever dare take it bake from -Lana- Sperio... she gave out her orders and Tony-Sperio carried out perfectly. And the grief... oh the grief... never been this deep in his heart. It all made his skin tremble, he decides to head off to the next bar and have a double dry martini...

While having a quick martini at the bar across the street from the hospital... sneak could clearly see people that come and go at the hospital. He noticed quite a few good friends entering the hospital. He will finish his drink quickly to get back there and greet all of his friends. Sometimes... you have to get away, well... not too far away and clear your thoughts. What a day he is thinking to himself. Soon he will be by Lana and Tony's side to help them greet all the friends and relatives... many visitors are to come in the next 24 hours...

-Bear makes his way through the hospital hallway with the sounds of sobs and cries echo. Weaving through the family towards Lana's room he gives a nod to each one. The absolute dishearting feeling of this event has came full circle as he notices the compassion everyone is showing. When reaching the door he see's through the small window that Tony is whispering to Lana, rather than disrupting them he decides to wait with the others. As he turns away he stops in his tracks turns back around, reaches in his pocket and pulls out his birth rossary, does the holy cross, kisses it, and places it around the door handle. Then with a whisper says "May your soul be with god and your body with the heavens"

After spending over twenty four hours at Lana's side Tony decides to go rest and finish some business with the Don Franks old family. He kisses Lana good bye and assures her he will be fine. As he leaves he talks with some of the gathered crew. "Devil, Bear, Sneak, you guys make sure at least two of you are here at all times. If she is resting, no one gets in. When she is awake make sure she knows who it is before they enter. I have a little unfinished business with some of Franks old family. I'm counting on you guys. Protect her."
Tony then leaves the hospital and fires up a cuban as he thinks about what must be done.

herbsman has lapped the hospital several times as he enters go's down hallway go's up to bear and says

look i know who your guarding and men are coming here to kill this woman ant minute now i;m here to help weather you like it or not cuz i know theese people and they want me dead too....

as his words are interupted by a slamming car door in the distance herbsman takes out his .45 and checks to see if its loaded then turns to bear

this is about to get ugly

Bear sternly glances over at herb and states: "No worries coming our way here this hospital is locked up tight, and those car doors you heard are just the police coming to set a perimeter around the place." After his words of sense were said 4 policemen swing open the double doors and lock behind them. "I believe you've been given false information in this matter and suggest you make amends with your foes and if salvation is what you are after; you are choosing the wrong time to seek it from our family after the tragedy with have dealt with. Contact after some time has passed and we can discuss your problems. I would suggest however that you put away your weapon before the coppers see it and you are already an unfamiliar face so everyone is watching your every movement.

Duke pulled up in his 32' ford coup. He parked it in the Hospital's visitor parking. It was late in the night, but nothing he couldn't throw money at. He entered the hospital through the ER, and he was stopped immediately. Duke pulled out a hundred dollar bill and slid it into the guards hand. HE stepped out of the way and pointed Duke into the direction of the elevator. Duke road it up to the 7th floor, and he got off turned right and walked towards the room. She was in 714, and after a quick trip down the hallway duke found the room. There was one familiar face outside guarding the entrance. Duke nodded at Aussie, and was met with a firm hand shake. Aussie was upset, but hid it well enough. Duke walked into the room. Lana was sleeping, and Tony was nodding in and out of sleep. His head kept rocking back and he would wake up. Duke walked over to Tony and put a hand on his shoulder. Duke Whispered so he wouldn't wake up Lana

Hey Tony how about you go get some rest or food. I will sit in while you are gone.

Duke tried to grin, but he knew the bad news already. He could see it in Tony's face too. Tony nodded, got up, whispered something to Lana and left. Duke took over in the seat.

Aussie watched His Great friend Duke enter the room and decided to enter as well, he asked two young gangsters to take his place.
He entered slowly and smiled at Lana, he walked over to Tony and Duke.

Hey guys, how you doing, ill take watch if you want Tony, you need some rest my friend.