"Kenny said that Cruz was talkin’ about makin’ a move uptown and wanted Kenny to get down with him. But Kenny wasn’t tryin’ to hear that shit."
"So Cruz had him killed," Bobby said.
"That’s what I think," Luke said.
"Let’s go." Black stood up. "Feel better. Anything you need, you let me know."
When Black and Bobby left Luke’s apartment, they went looking for Cruz. They didn’t know where to find him, but Black knew somebody who might have an idea.
They went to a Salsa bar off of Grand Concourse looking for Eddie Domingas. Black had known Eddie since the days when Black worked for André. Once they were inside, Black took a look around for Eddie but didn’t see him.
"I could use a drink," Bobby said. He went and found a table and then a waitress brought them drinks. While they were drinking, Black saw Eddie come out of the back. Once Black was able to make eye contact with him, Eddie motioned for Black to follow him.
"I’m goin’ to talk to Eddie," Black got up and followed Eddie into the men’s room. When Black left the table three men walked up.
When Black walked in the men’s room, Eddie was standing by the sink. The two men shook hands. Black asked him if he knew anything about what happened to Kenny. Eddie said that he hadn’t heard anything about it.
"I been hearin’ that Cruz is makin’ noises about movin’ uptown. You hear anything about that?"
"That’s all it is, is talk. Cruz thinks your boy Stark is weak."
"He ain’t my boy," Black said.
"The word on the street is that you stand behind him."
"Next time you hear that shit, you tell mutha fuckas that it ain’t true. You know I ain’t no fuckin’ drug dealer, Eddie," Black told Eddie. He knew when he agreed to Angelo’s proposition that this might happen.
"Whether you are or not, that’s the word. I don’t think Cruz will make a move."
"You know where I can find him? Just to talk."
"I’m not sure where he’s livin’ now, but call me tomorrow and I’ll have something for you."
"Thanks, Eddie," Black said and left the men’s room.
Bobby looked up and saw three men standing over him. He put his hand on his gun.
"You’re Bobby Ray, ain’t you?" one of the men asked.
"That’s right," Bobby replied.
The three men sat down at the table.
"I don’t remember askin’ you to join me," Bobby said.
"That’s ’cause I didn’t ask."
"So who are you?" Bobby asked.
"Lex."
As soon as he said his name Bobby knew exactly who he was, and what he wanted. "Do I know you?"
"You know Ivillisa Ortiz?"
"What about her?"
"I’m surprised she never mentioned me to you," Lex said.