No More Tears In The End

“I don’t know. But here again, I’m only thinkin’ about the money.”

“Is the money worth what we stand to lose?”

“No. So, what you gonna do?”

“I’ll setup the meeting with Stark and back away.”

“Then what?”

“I’ll think of something. Then there’s Martin Marshall.”

“What his punk-ass got to do with this?”

“Nothing. I went to see him about Vinnelli tonight.”

“I thought you were lettin’ that go?”

“I can’t. Not until he’s dead.”

Bobby shook his head. “What about Martin?”

“He’s running for congress. Vinnelli can tie him to DeFrancisco and Diego’s mess. Vinnelli’s a loose end that he can’t afford.”

“That’s where you come in. You take care of Vinnelli for him. You were gonna kill him anyway.”

“He said he was expecting me.”

“What?”

“Said he knew after I took care of DeFrancisco that I’d come back to him to get Vinnelli.”

“That makes sense.”

“He knew that we’re responsible for Mylo and Masters. He even knew that I had Monika tryin’ to get something on Vinnelli.”

Bobby’s expression changed. “How’s old sexy one-eye doin’, anyway? I wouldn’t mind fuckin’ her ass either.”

“Is there anybody you wouldn’t mind fuckin’?”

“Yes, but she ain’t one of them. But anyway, how’s Martin know all that shit?”

“I’m glad you caught that. The answer is, I don’t know. Martin’s been a state senator for a long time. We have no idea how much power he’s carryin’ or how more powerful he’d be if he wins this election. That’s the direction we need to be movin’ in.”

“So you got Angelo on one side and Martin on the other. Martin can’t afford for you to be hooked up with Angelo or Stark.”

“So I tell Angee no, and I kill Vinnelli for Martin.”

“After you kill Vinnelli, Martin’s gonna want you dead too.”

“Assassinate the assassin.”

“You tell Angelo no and he’ll do it for him.”

“Either way, I’m fucked.” I picked up the phone and dialed Nick’s cell phone. When he didn’t answer I called Kevon.

“Hello.”

“On my way, boss.”