Crazy Nine was waiting to have a meeting with one of his trusted associates by the old train station. He had been doing some good drug deals with some of their friends in New York and was expecting his man to arrive any time. Actually he was arriving late and that annoyed Crazy Nine to no end. All of a sudden, his man shows up with two big briefcases that he hands over to two of CN's personal staff.

I'm sorry for the delay, boss, but you won't believe it. I took the wrong train and ended up in Philly. I was caught with the dope and the money but you're not gonna believe how cheap and easy it was to grease their hands and get the hell outta there. Considering the detour I did pretty good time, huh, Boss?

His cheerfulness wasn't coherent with the fact he was already late no matter how fast he got there and his gesture must had been enough of a clue since the smile vanished from the man's face immediately.

You're making me late. Concetta is waiting for me in my office. And just like that, CN got in his car and the driver quickly drove off.

Concetta Gallo thumped the newspaper she was holding against her thigh absently. While she waited for her Godfather to meet her, she sat deep in thought. Earlier today she received a letter from her sister. They were not close, generally correspondence contained the required pleasantries, but no more. She was shocked by the personal nature of the letter, and even more by the request her sister had made.  When the Godfather entered the room, Concetta came to attention and reached out to shake his hand.

"I have just come from the casino," she commented quickly. Next to her chair sat a small brown leather satchel. Concetta retrieved it and placed it on the desk in front of CrazyNine. "Here's the take"

Without counting the money, CrazyNine inclined his head slightly in acceptance and began questioning his associate about routine business. Hiding her distraction, Concetta assured him that his instructions were being followed to the letter. When the discussion began to lull, Concetta nervously began to explain her sister's circumstances. "She did not agree with my mother's choices in life... with my choices. But she has two small children to feed, and she is my blood. Apparently they are lowering her husband's pay," leaning over, Concetta gave her Godfather the Philadelphia Tribune that her sister had sent, "she wants a loan from me."

"Major budget shortfall leads to layoffs of 3500," CrazyNine reads the headline aloud. Scanning the article quickly, he learns that the situation in Philly is dire. Mayor J. Hampton Moore was managing the city into
the ground by completely ignoring the outrageous rate of unemployment. "Apparently, crime is on the rise," he murmured, more to himself than to his Left Hand. This came as no surprise. Following the fall of the House of Borgia, he had heard no word of an organization moving in on the territory. Of course common thugs would be running rampant.

St Louis was firmly in hand, CrazyNine had been looking for a new challenge, and it looked as though one had fallen into his lap. With so many people out of work, some were bound to welcome the chance for employment, no matter what they would have to do to get it. Additionally, Philadelphia was perfectly situated to feed off the main drug pipeline coming from New York, and ship back to St Louis, where they could control transport on the River. The longer he considered it, the more this seemed like an opportunity he could not pass up. With total disregard for her privacy, Crazy Nine snatches a letter from Concetta's hands.

Dear Connie,
I wish I were writing you with better news, but things here are getting a bit desperate. For months, the mayor has been completely ignoring the poor in our city. Meanwhile Henry has been rounding up young ruffians nightly and bringing them into the precinct. An honest woman cannot buy a loaf of bread without fearing for her safety. Yesterday Henry told me that if he wants to keep his job, he is going to have to take a cut in his pay. We are beat. How can they cut money for the police?
I never really wanted a part of mom's money. You know how I felt about her affiliations. And I know it is asking a lot, but I am hoping that mom's night club is still making money, then I need a loan. Please.
Your sister,
Celia

"What's she asking for, 5 large tops? How would you like to deliver it personally?" the Godfather asked. Before she could reply he turned to one of his people with a satisfied expression, "Find The_Definition, get him here. We are expanding operations to Philadelphia, and we need to coordinate a move."

Concetta's eyes moved up towards him, a look of appreciation on her face. "We can really help my sister out? I will see that the money is returned with interest." She then realizes a bit of information he just told her, and shows a look of confusion. She tries to comprehend what he is possibly talking about. "A move? What do you mean? Things are going so well for us here in St. Louis. And we just set up the new casino, why would we leave now?"

The Godfather counts the daily take from his casino as he explains his thinking. "I can understand why this would seem like an irrational decision. But if you consider it, there are so many reasons why we should make the move. It looks as if Philly is falling apart, not to mention the residents there are struggling to make a living. We have managed to transform St. Louis into a great city, so why can't we do the same with Philly? The city needs someone to clean up its streets and get things running again. Everyone in Philly must be jail breaking, drug dealing and shooting 'til their heart's content but there is no order. A leader is needed to come in and stamp his authority, to rein in the criminal activity happening in Philly and start running a business. A city such as Philly needs a crime syndicate in it operating everything. Without it the streets are becoming chaotic." Godfather Crazy Nine sees this as a chance to make this a great city once again WHILE still leaving his beloved Saint Louis in capable hands.

Concetta thinks about this for a moment, seeing his points. Her mind wanders again to her sister, realizing that this is a great way to help her out. "Okay, so I see what you are saying. We could open some new businesses and provide jobs, get a trade going with other cities, and make the city safe again for people to live." A thought crosses her mind. "But what about St. Louis, are we just going to abandon it?"

CrazyNine just smiles, already having thought of a solution to this. "Of course we will not just let the city
go. It would be pointless to leave for Philly to help it grow to just leave St. Louis leaderless and in the same chaos it was before we got here. Maybe our business has outgrown St Louis? I like the east coast. Remember the good times we had in NY? We've broken the "curse" that SL seemed to be suffering, so we'll give the city to Serotonin's capable crew for more business opportunities out East, while leaving a stable power available in St Louis. He will stay here, keeping things up and also providing us with a trade link to the city." He lights up a cigar and sits back in the chair. "So what do you think, are you up for the challenge?"

Concetta flashes a smile and nods. "You know I am. We have so much to plan, I should probably get started on things."

"Didn't you say your brother in law knew that FBN Agent Jim Howe personally? Do you think Henry would be desperate enough to be in our pay roll?" asked Crazy Nine.

After a few moments of hesitation Concetta replies "To be honest, I think he will be ripe for the picking. Celia must be really desperate to be asking for my help."

The_Definition is in his office catching up on the numbers from the casino for the Boss when CN's man comes bursting through the door. "Definition you must come right away, CrazyNine has some urgent matters he needs to discuss with you."

Judging by the look on his face Definition knew this wasn't a late April Fool's joke, something big was getting ready to happen. Quickly gathering the paperwork that was scattered over his desk, he safely tucks it into his desk and grabs his suit coat from the back of his chair.  Entering CrazyNine's office, Definition sees his Boss sitting behind his desk, cigar between his fingers and a smile across his face.

"Hello Definition, thank you for coming so quickly. Please have a seat." He motions to the seat across from his.
"Concetta and I have been talking. It seems her sister currently lives in Philly and has fallen upon hard times. Actually, the whole city of Philly has fallen on hard times. Her sister reached out to her asking for help and Concetta brought it to my attention. You know me, Definition, I always look for and accept a good challenge. I think one has fallen into our lap."

CrazyNine tosses the Tribune across the desk to Definition. Landing ironically in his lap, Definition looked down at the same headline that sparked the idea in CrazyNine's head. Looking up from the article and lighting his own cigar, Definition waits for his Boss to explain how this affects them.

"I think we should move our operations into Philly and allow one of our street bosses to stay in St. Louis. The people there are starving for any kind of employment they can get." Explaining to Definition all the reasons why he believes it would be a prosperous and beneficial move, CrazyNine finishes and awaits Definition's response.

"I don't think I can argue with any point you have made Boss. I think this is a great idea and can only create more and better opportunities for our family and the people of Philly."

Standing up from his seat Definition reaches across his desk and shakes his Boss's hand.

"I look forward to the challenge ahead of us Sir."

Serotonin went over to Godfather CrazyNine's headquarter before they left St Louis for Philly. He arrived and a few of CrazyNine's bodyguards answered the door letting Serotonin in to see the Godfather. They led him in through the headquarter Sero remembered being in when he started in St. Louis. They made it to Godfather CrazyNine's office and Serotonin went up to him and gave him a manly hug followed with a firm handshake.

"CrazyNine, it has been an honor to be one of your Street Bosses, but is more of an honor for you to leave me here to take care of St Louis. You have done some great work in here and you will be greatly missed, I will try to carry on where you left off."

"I wish you the best of luck in Philly and I know you will do a great job straightening up the once thriving city."

Sabotage walks into CrazyNine's HQ only to be quickly stopped by
his bodyguards. They search him  closely making sure not to miss a
single inch. After searching they finally me into see Godfather
CrazyNine packing up about to leave.

Wow, I can't believe it is true. I never have guess you will be leave
St.Louis. I know gave you hell out in the public eye but hey you know
me.  I will greatly miss you being here and that comes from the heart. I
know you will give Philly one hell of a time like you gave us all in
St.Louis. Well take care Mr.Nine and I wish you the best of luck in Philly.

Sabotages give CrazyNine a firm hand shake and hug.

You will be missed!

Sabotage walks away wiping a small tear running down his cheek as he leaves the Godfathers HQ

Singer hugs both of his leaders and smiles.

I wish you both luck in the two cities you are both great leaders and im proud to say i have served under both of you. I wish to give you both a present.

Singer pulls out all the cash he had and gave it to them. then hugs them again.

It'll be interesting to see what changes can and will be brought about in Philadelphia, and I thoroughly look forward to them.

Although I will miss St Louis, I've always wanted to try a cheesesteak!

shivanok pack his bag with a sad face

i will greatly miss St. Louis, hope all the great for St. Louis and Philly

CrazyNine, I would like to wish you again all the best in Philly. You did great in St Louis and I am sure that you can carry on in Philly just as great. A big city requires a great leader to look after them and I am sure you are just that CrazyNine.

Oh and Congratulations Serotonin on taking over St Louis.

Diablos looks around and in the backalley behind him a man is stood and nods at Diablos. He then slips away into the shadows and Diablos follows him

I will miss St Louis, It was a great city.

Looking forward to the new challenges in Philadelphia though. 

Memphis walks into the HQ,cigar hanging from his lips

Well done Crazy_Nine! I wish you plenty success !!!

C.P. takes a moment and explores her new surroundings. This city has the greatest potential and she was aware of it.

This indeed will be a challenge but nothing you can't handle my great Godfather. You left St. Louis in a comfortable state of prosperity, so I'm intrigued to see what you have in store for this historic city of Philadelphia. Well done sir.

Godfather CrazyNine, now here is something we dont see everyday. A Godfather moving to another city to rebuild and taking along two of his boss's. Interesting, i guess the city of Philladelphia is in good hands now. Congratulations on your acquisition! Philly is off to a great start now!

Hayley waits for her chance and moves forward to CrazyNine. She offers a smile and her hand.

Congrats and good luck in your new city CrazyNine. I couldn't think of anyone better to get the city up and running again. I know you will do great.

BrianG wasn't a real member of the family yet but since his father once worked under CrazyNine and died right before he moved to Philadelphia he took a chance a wrote him a letter.

"Most respected Godfather, I would like to thank you for the oppurtinity you have given to my father and would also like to wish you good luck in Philadelphia although I really think you don't need it."

Finishing his real short letter he put it in an enveloppe and put it in the mail.

"I hope he'll appreciate it..."

congratulations with the move to PH Godfather
I can hardly wait for what you want to achieve in this city

I'm proud to call Philadelphia my new home. Cheers, Godfather. I'm sure we'll return Philadelphia to its former glory with you at the steering wheel.

I can not wait to see what challenges ahead of us we conquer.

Another move?  I know what it is.  You miss New York, so you're working your way back towards the city and cleaning up other cities along your way.  Well, I look forward to seeing what you can do with Philly.  My ancestors thought fondly of that city so I'm anxious to see how you do bringing businesses back.  Good luck. 

Now that you're close, I may have to come visit more often.  Any good businesses in Philly I should try?

You see the man raise his flask high

A toast! To a newer beginning and a better past, may this new city bring good things to you man!

I hope you an your family for the best along this journey. Good luck.

good joib keep it together :D

Hal, you got me there. I really missed New York so I wanted to be close to my buddies over there.

I'm not so sure about the cleaning up cities part as I'm a rather messy person...