Vinnie: leans back, grinning That reporter... she's a hot potato, mate. We bag her story, and we’re golden.
okay so basically you were just saying that you were just some Suffolk County Vinnie, right?
Vinnie: Aye, that's what I said. But let me tell ya, there's more to the story. You see, I had this big score lined up. Big money, you know?
Vinnie: Nah, not drugs, man. This was legit. High-stakes poker game in the Catskills. I had connections, inside men, you know?
Vinnie: sighs Look, something came up, alright? I had to lay low for a bit. Can't explain it now, but it was serious shit.
but then how did you meet the reporter?
Vinnie: grinning Ah, the reporter. She was looking into the shady dealings in the area, and I happened to have some... insight.
Vinnie: smirking Let's just say I knew a thing or two about the players involved.
so you gave her the info and then she fell inlove with you?
Vinnie: Well, love ain't exactly the word, but she sure did get all twisted up over me. winks
well isn't that sweet I hope she doesn't turn on you
Vinnie: Sweet? Nah, she's a fox, but I ain't foolish. Gotta keep her on a tight leash, make sure she don't bite.
so what will happen if she does?
Vinnie: smirks If she tries anything funny, I'll put her in her place, real quick.
Vinnie: Kill her? Nah, too good for that. I'd just... remind her who's the boss around here. cracks his knuckles
but I thought you were going to be a good man to her?!?
Vinnie: Look, I never said I'd be no saint. Just 'cause I'm in love don't mean I can't play rough. It's all about control, you know?
so how are you going to control her?
Vinnie: leans in close, his voice low and dangerous I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, my man.
Vinnie: Like, I know where she lives, where she works. I know her friends, her family.
wouldn't she think that you'd find her so easily?
Vinnie: Yeah, she might think she's safe, but I've got eyes and ears everywhere.
Vinnie: leans back, smirking Look, love's a game, and I aim to win. I'll make her believe she's got me wrapped around her finger, and then...
Vinnie: Then, I'll take everything she has. Her heart, her soul, and maybe even her body. smirks
As Vinnie continues his scheme, James starts to notice he's getting in deep with the local mafia, and things are about to get dangerous
are you ever going to expand your business or do you want to keep getting squeezed by the other mobsters?
Vinnie: pauses, eyeing James You think I'm gonna let those rats push me around? Nah, man. I've been laying low, but it's time to expand.
Vinnie: slams his fist on the table I'm gonna take back what's mine, and anyone who stands in my way is gonna suffer.
Vinnie: smirks Alright, listen up, my man. We're gonna hit 'em where it hurts. I've got a plan to steal their biggest shipment, right under their noses.
alright! but how do you know when they have the shipments?
Vinnie: leans in closer, whispering Look, I've got connections, alright? People on the inside.
your telling me you have a rat in their group?
Vinnie: smirks Nah, man, I don't need no rat.
oh yeah? how do you know when they have the goods?
Vinnie: stands up, pacing back and forth Look, I've been watching their every move, studying their patterns.
didn't you hear what I said?
Vinnie: stops pacing, looks frustrated Look, I ain't no genius, but I ain't no slouch either.