Daniel: grabs your arm, eyes intense You gotta keep quiet 'bout my family, man. No messin' around.
I had no idea you were married!
Whaddaza mean you didn't know I'm married? You think I'd keep that from ya?
dumbfounded What the hell, Daniel? You got a wife? That's some good shit right there! Where's she at?
pulls out a picture Here, take a look. This is my wife, Bella. She's carrying twins, man. We're gonna be like the goddamn Brady Bunch or somethin'.
Damn, Daniel! That's legit! Congrats, man! Twins, no less! You always had great taste in women, even if you were a tough nut to crack. Remember when we were in Little Italy after high school? The girl you tried to 'convince' to... well... you know.
Yeah, well, that chick was a fucking pain in the ass. Always talkin' 'bout her damn feelings and shit. Couldn't handle the real deal. But that's all in the past now.
Yeah, you're too much of a hardass, Daniel. Still, impressive. A wife and twin girls, man! What are you gonna do about childcare when they get here?
smirks Childcare? Ain't no damn babysitter gonna take care of my kids. Nah, I'm gonna do it myself, show 'em the real deal.
Jesus Christ, Daniel! You gonna be their daddy or their bodyguard? Let your wife handle the kid shit, man. That's what women are for.
Look, Dipityme, I appreciate the concern, but let me handle my own shit, alright? I've been running this mafia operation since I was sixteen.
Yeah, I remember that night, Daniel. Your father's associates got wasted, and you had to run. You were just a kid! And you ended up in Sicily for a few years. Shit, that's rough.
Yeah, it was a rough time, but it made me who I am today.
No doubt, Daniel. You came back from Sicily all hardened and shit. But that's no excuse for not being there for your wife and future kids, man. They'll need a father, and if you don't step up, you'll lose their respect.
Look, Dipityme, I appreciate your concern, but I ain't no fucking pushover. My wife knows her place, and so do my kids.
Daniel, you might not be a pushover, but you're still just a guy. Nobody wants to live in fear, even if there's a method to it. Your kids need to feel loved, especially if they're gonna be part of the mafia. And your wife? She's gonna want some fucking affection, even if she is one of the guys.
pauses, looking thoughtful You know what, Dipityme? Maybe you're right. Maybe I've been so focused on the business and providing for my family that I forgot what truly matters.
returns the hug, a hint of warmth in his eyes Thanks, Dipityme. I needed to hear that.
No problem, Daniel. Just remember, we're all here for you. You don't have to go through this alone.
takes a deep breath You're right, Dipityme. It's time I start putting my family first.