I grab the book and hold it close to me as I get up from the chair, I make my way to the door and look back at Noto.

"Thank you again, this means a lot to me."

I then smiled and made my way out the door, as I leave the room I notice Thomas sitting there.

"He will see you now." Saying with a smile and a wink.

I then proceed back up to my room to get ready to come down and have some dinner.

Thomas nodded to Jezebel, smirking at the woman's wink as she went by. "T'ank yeh lass. Enjoy yer stay." He watched her leave the room, the door shutting finally breaking his line of sight. He stood and moved to Noto's office, taking a seat across the desk after shaking John's hand.

"Yeh said yeh wanted ta talk... Well, am here now. What yeh be needin', lad?"

"Wouldn't say talk... its more of an offer".

I sip my whiskey, and before continuing I place the drink back on the desk.

"You have helped me here tremendously Tommy, a simple thank you don't seem to be enough. I have been observing people who would be a good fit for management here. After thinking it over I decided to offer you the spot as manager here. This is a decision that is entirely up to you, no hard feelings either way. However I just don't want to be responsible to own the place and manage it, place is simply to big to keep up with everything. So all that being said, what do you say Tommy?."

Thomas smiled, a genuine smile. Probably looked quite unsettling to be honest.

"What exactly yeh need me ta be doin' as t'is manager, Noto? Yeh need me keepin' up wit' staff an' such? Handlin' problems wit' yer guests? What else?"

The smile remained. He seemed happy with the offer, just inquisitive.

"Am nae sayin' nil, John... Jest need ta know what yeh need o' me."

"Everyday Manager role. Speak with guests, make sure they are happy... deal with complaints. Make sure no one is stealing. Some job interviews and maybe some hotel meeting here and there. Just snot forget how to use that gun." I chuckle a bit.

His smile remained, still, probably even more unnerving than it was prior. "What gun, Mr. Noto? I've na'er fired a gun in me life..." The two of them busted out laughing before he stood.

"Well, I'll take tha position. Just know, I got me eye on some waterfront property meself. T'inkin' on expandin' Paragon reach, an' our hold on Detroit. Strategic move. I'll let yeh know more when I plan ta make an offer tha current landlord cannae refuse. Until then, I'll gladly work wit' yeh here. Tha' mean I get me own room?" He chuckled lightheartedly.

"Of course you get a room, and the managers office upstairs. Glad you decided to take the job Tom."

At some point she had slunk away in shame, having ignored everything had had been going on around her. She wasn't feeling so great that day, and I suppose today wasn't that much better either. But here she was again. She stood in the lobby of the hotel just looking around. It was lovely, of course. But she didn't want to do anything rash and make herself look like an absolute plonker yet again. 

After speaking with Thomas I make my way out to the foyer where I see Jennie standing, I walk over to her even though she looked a little confused, maybe somewhat irritated.

"Jennie its good to see you! Glad you stopped in to see the place, you hear to get a room? Or drink? Or talk or all three?. I chuckle as I await her response.

She blinked as Noto spoke to her and then shook her head a bit, as if in a daze. "Sorry, just day dreaming." she told him with a smile. "Drink first, and then possibly a room depending on how many drinks I end up having." she said. Looking around she smiled, "Lovely place, I've been meaning to stop by and tell you about how lovely it is, but every time we appear to miss each other." she said. 

"Well we finally caught each other, lets get that drink."

Me and Jennie take a seat at the bar. As the barkeep approaches I speak up and say "Vodka and cranberry! And get Jennie what ever she wants."

Barkeep looks to Jennie for her order.

She glanced over the bottles on offer, wondering what it was that struck her fancy today. Raising a finger to her lower lip she tapped it while saying, "What to have, what to have." before nodding her head and pointing to the far left. "I'd love a bourbon, please." she told the man behind the bar before turning her attention to Noto sitting next to her. "Well. Its taken a while, Mr. Social Butterfly. But I finally have you cornered!" she said with a laugh. 

"That you do Jennie." I chuckle at her joke.

"So you like bourbon huh?... what else you like?, social butterfly wants to know." I chuckle once again before taking a drink.

She nods her head to the bartender as he sets her drink down. "Thanks doll." she says to him before picking up her glass and taking a sip. "Well, I like having weekends off, which I haven't experienced in ages, thanks to Ms. Logan and her demanding schedule." she told the man. She shrugged her shoulder casually, "To be honest, I've been so busy I can't even remember what I did for fun before now." she admitted. 

"All work... no play, that's no good. Got to loosen up a little and have some fun." I take a drink and place the glass back on the Bar top.

She fiddled with her drink, "Its hard to let loose when Kate's running around like a mad woman." she admitted. "But I do need to have some down time. Thats why I opened my own place. Still working, but a bit more relaxed." she shrugged her shoulders, "All work and no play, makes Jennie a dull lass." she said, quoting her friend Thomas. 

Thomas strolled through the tower in his new, fitted, black suit. He headed toward the front desk where Linda busied herself.

"Everythin' goin' smothly, lass?" Linda looked up, startled by Thomas' voice. "Oh, Mr. O'Shannon! Yes, yes. Everything is going well today!"

"Good. Am glad ta hear it. Goin' ta make me rounds then I will be in me office doin' some paper work. Call up ta me if yeh need me."

Linda nodded and winked at Thomas, who perked a brow and shook his head wandering around the foyer before going to the staircase. Linda turned to one of the other receptionists, "He looks so cute in his little suit, don't you think Mary?" Mary grinned and nodded before the girls giggled a bit, "Maybe I'll call him in his office and tell him I need him... Later," Mary huffed out, her chest heaving as she laughed before getting shushed by Linda as guests headed to the front desk. The ladies returned to their work quickly and went about their day.

Thomas eyed them laughing as he made his way up the stairs, shaking his head. He couldn't hear them, but something said they were laughing somehow at his expense. Making his way from floor to floor, he checked on cleaning services, massage parlors, ice machines, and security detail towards the higher floors. Paragon Tower was running smoothly, like a fortress in the center of Detroit.

Vito exited the car that he arrived in and looked up in awe of a building. It was the most lavish looking building on the street filled with tall buildings but this one seemed to appear taller than all the rest. It was the Paragon Tower, the place where many in his family had taken up residence, including his boss. And it was owned by his closest friend. It certainly was as nice as advertised but it was a whole different experience to see it up close and personal. It was very impressive. But he realized he was spending too much time marveling when he had business to take care of. Quickly with his entourage of 3 he entered the building.

He approached the front desk and the attendant there flashed him a smile. She was unfazed by the group of men walking up to the desk, or if she was she hid it well. He made a mental note to tell Noto that he also had impressive workers employed here. As he approached the desk he put on a smile himself, he wasn't here to intimidate anyone. He knew it was her job to welcome him so he allowed her to.

"Hello there, and welcome to the Paragon Tower. Are you looking for a room with us today sir?" she said keeping her professional smile in place.

"I am looking for a room, but not to stay. I was actually here to visit one of your residents. A miss Billie_Faegan. I'm a friend of hers, and a friend of John's if you catch my drift."

Saying that he gave her a look to signify that he wasn't the average run of the mill type friend and hoped that she caught on. She did and her facade begun to crack but only slightly and for a second before her smile was back in place.

"Is Ms. Faegan expecting you today sir?" The woman behind the desk asked.

At this Vito shook his head. He didn't think it'd be easy to just waltz on through. But he was never one to skip preparation and he was indeed prepared for this scenario as well.

"No I don't believe she is I'm afraid. I understand you're just doing your job and I don't intend to complicate things for you. So if you need to phone up to her to get clearance or something I'll wait." Vito responded

At this the woman behind the desk nodded and shot him a grateful smile.

"Thank you for understanding sir." She said and she went to call Ms. Faegan to get permission.

As soon as she looked down to begin the call Vito turned around and looked at one of his guys, and handed him a card and gave him a look. They had gone over it in the car. That if this was what was to happen then he was to call Noto in his office personally and get clearance himself. This was to be done just in case Billie couldn't be reached. He was not gonna wait in the lobby all day like some kind of regular schmuck. So he pointed his man to the phone in the lobby for public use and with that he was on his way to place the call. Vito leaned against the desk and waited for someone to get back to him.

As I walk into the foyer I see a good friend of mine just standing there.

"Vito! What are you dong just standing in the lobby?... get in my office and have a drink will you?." I notice he had a few guards with him as they walked beside him.

Vito looks up as his name was yelled and noticed his good friend Noto.

"Hey John. Sure I'll have a drink but only for a minute." Vito said as he turned towards one of his guys in the lobby.

He gave his guy standing by the desk a nod and with that the man reached inside his jacket and pulled out a couple of hundred dollar bills and left them on the table and told the lady it was for her. Vito was essentially tipping her for doing her job well with following procedure. But also so she would remember him so this wouldn't happen the next time he came through. With that his guys made themselves comfortable in the lobby as Vito headed towards Noto's office. As he entered he took a moment to appreciate the interior of the office and how it was nicely decorated.

"Nice digs, John. Very very fine place you have here, and great workers to boot. Even though I just met the one working the front desk. She was very thorough and didn't show any type of fear or flexibility just because of what I said or how me and my guys seemed. She's a good one that one."

Vito said as he walked in the office and grabbed a seat and waited for John to pour the drinks.