I'm sorry...

This is going to have to hold you guys over until the product is finished which will be sometime in July. These are the next seven pages I believe. Again I am sorry. I thank each of you for reading and your comments accordingly. I hope that you enjoy.

INT. DON’S MANSION
Placido, Salvatore, and Amadora walk down the hall. Amadora stops in a room.

AMADORA

Well, are you not going to open the door for me?

Salvatore reaches for the door.

SALVATORE

Yes, let me get that.

The door opens. Salvatore goes to step in.

AMADORA

What are you doing?

SALVATORE

Checking to see if there is anything wrong or dangerous. You know my job.

AMADORA

O. All right, I guess. Have a good night Placido. It was good seeing you.

Placido is starting to sweat again.

PLACIDO

Yes, you too.

Salvatore turns to Placido.

SALVATORE

You know what room we’re in. I will meet you there in a minute.

Placido starts to walk down the hall again. He moves more quickly. He finds the room and opens the door. He turns on the light and locks the door behind him. He sits on the bed. He gets out the black bag and sets it on the end table. He stumbles to take out the strap. He knocks the bag over and the bottle rolls underneath the bed. Placido ties the strap around his arm and puts the syringe in his mouth. He searches for the bottle underneath the bed. Then he grabs it. Then there is a knock at the door.

PLACIDO

Who is it?

Another knock as Placido anxiously fills the syringe. Placido answers angrily.

PLACIDO

Who is it?

A key is inserted into the lock. Placido is forced to abort. He takes the strap off and finds a trash can. He throws the equipment into the trash can just as the door opens.

PLACIDO

Can’t you see that I’m-

Placido stops and looks at the girl. Belle is standing in the doorway in a nightgown smiling at him. Belle gives Placido a hug.

BELLE

I am so glad to see you!

PLACIDO

As I am you!

Belle kisses Placido on the cheek.

BELLE

I heard that you were here and I just had to see you. I have missed you so much, Placido, you don’t even know. I have so much to tell you.

Belle starts walking towards the hall. Placido follows. Placido leans on the doorway.

PLACIDO

As I do you, Belle. Gosh, it’s been so long.

BELLE

Yes, but I am off to bed now. Would you like to eat breakfast with me in the morning?

PLACIDO

That would be great. I’d love to.

Salvatore walks down the hall towards the two of them.

BELLE

Great, I’ll be looking forward to it. You have a good night’s sleep. We’ve certainly missed you around here.

PLACIDO

Have a good night too. It'll be fun to catch up.

Belle walks away as Salvatore walks up.

SALVATORE

What was that?

PLACIDO

Nothing. Let’s get some sleep.

SALVATORE

Amen.

The two go back into the room.

INT. PLACIDO AND SALVATORE’S ROOM

Placido wakes up. The covers are all over the place. The shades have already been opened. He wakes up groggily. He goes into the bathroom. He takes off his clothes and showers. When he gets out he starts to dry himself. Then he looks into the mirror. He runs to the trash can. He digs out the equipment. The bottle and syringe are broken. Placido gets upset and throws them back into the can. Placido continues to dry himself. Then he throws a towel around his waist, picks up the telephone, and dials.

PLACIDO

Yes, I need some more merchandise.

HELEN

What happened to what I just sold you?

PLACIDO

I had an accident.

HELEN

Are you good for the money?

PLACIDO

Of course I am good for the money but I need some today.

HELEN

Placido, you know that I do not like doing this. You need to get help.

PLACIDO

Just help me out by meeting me today in the market.

HELEN

Fine. Just have the money.

Placido hangs up the phone. He gets dressed in loose fitting attire.

INT. SUN ROOM

Placido walks into the sun room. Belle, Salvatore, and Amadora are already seated.

BELLE

I was beginning to think that you were never coming.

PLACIDO

Please excuse me for being late. I had to take care of some business.

Placido kisses Belle’s hand.

AMADORA

You are quite excused.

Placido stands up straight.

PLACIDO

What are we having for breakfast this morning?

BELLE

The help cooked bacon and eggs.

PLACIDO

My favorite.

BELLE

Yes, I know that is why I had them make it.

Placido smiles at Belle and she smiles back. Placido grabs a plate and fills it. He sits down next to Belle and begins to eat.

PLACIDO

So tell me what’s new?

BELLE

Well…

Jaden walks in.

JADEN

Good morning babe.

Belle stands and kisses him on the lips. Placido looks disappointed.

BELLE

Jaden, you remember Placido, right?

JADEN

How could I forget? How have you been?

Placido stands. Jaden holds out his hand. Placido shakes it.

PLACIDO

All is well I suppose. Thank you.

JADEN

Good.

Belle hugs him and looks at Placido.

BELLE

I wanted to tell you that Jaden and I are getting married.

PLACIDO

Well, congratulations. That is....good news. Great news. Probably the best that I have heard since I have arrived.

BELLE

Thank you.

Salvatore stands up sensing the tension.

SALVATORE

I think it is time that we must be going. Amadora wants to visit the market place this morning. I told her we could.

PLACIDO

Yes, of course. If you will excuse me, Belle, I am sorry.

BELLE

Of course, you must do your duty to the family.

INT. CAR

Placido and Salvatore are causally driving in a new car down the street. The car is designed with a wall between the passengers in the back and the driver and passenger in the front.

SALVATORE

What was wrong with you?

PLACIDO

I have not seen Belle in a long time.

SALVATORE

Keep your wits about you, please. That was a lot time ago. It has come and gone

PLACIDO

Yes of course. Why didn't you tell me? How could this have happened?

SALVATORE

I didn't feel that it was important.

PLACIDO

I guess that I am happy that she has found the happiness that she deserves.

SALVATORE

Good.

Placido points to the left at a parking space.

PLACIDO

Park over there.

SALVATORE

Yes, I see it.

EXT. STREETS OF NEW YORK

The market place is busy. Salvatore and Placido get out of the car and look around. Salvatore goes around to Placido’s side of the car.

PLACIDO

Are you ready to do this?

SALVATORE

Let’s go.

Placido opens the door as Salvatore stands ready to help Amadora out of the car.

SALVATORE

Is there anything specific that you would like to buy?

AMADORA

I’m just here to shop.

SALVATORE

All right, you lead the way.

PLACIDO

I have to pick something up for the room. Do either of you mind that I leave?

SALVATORE

No, I do not mind. I believe that I have things under control here.

AMADORA

Nor do I mind. Get what you need.

PLACIDO

Thank you, my Lady. I will meet both of here back at the car.

Placido goes off his own way. He walks down an ally. Helen is waiting for him.

PLACIDO

Do you have it?

HELEN

No.

PLACIDO

Why not? I told you that I need it, Helen. I was counting on you. I cannot just quit cold turkey like this.

HELEN

I can’t get my hands on any product right now. That gang that’s rivaling you guys is killing my business.

PLACIDO

You mean Don Albina’s gang?

HELEN

That’s the one. Placido, I know that you can get it through your gang.

Placido starts to sweat profusely. He starts to get angry.

PLACIDO

I can’t. They cannot find out. If you wouldn’t have gotten me started in the first place! I’ve gotta have some more!

HELEN

Don’t shout. I have to go. We’ll be in contact. I’m sorry.

Helen runs away. Placido walks back towards the car. Amadora is standing there with Salvatore angrily.

PLACIDO

What happened?

SALVATORE

Amadora got mad at one of the store keepers for not letting her try on everything that she wanted to.

Placido opens the door of the car.

PLACIDO

O, I am sorry, my Lady. Would you like me have it taken care of it?

Amadora steps in with the help of Salvatore.

AMADORA

Yes!

Placido shuts the door.

SALVATORE

Did you get what you needed?

PLACIDO

No, they were out.

SALVATORE

That’s a shame.

Placido and Salvatore climb into the car and start riding away. A knock is heard on the wall and Placido lowers it.

AMADORA

I’ve gotta ask.

PLACIDO

No, you know we don’t-

AMADORA

Do either of you know who is trying to kill me?

PLACIDO

We are only here to protect you, Amadora, not to start asking questions, besides the person that ordered the hit could be miles from here by now.

SALVATORE

We are going to find who is trying to assassinate you. Whether it is this day or the next. It is just bound to happen.

Placido turns to Salvatore in disappointment.

PLACIDO

Those were not our orders from the Don.

SALVATORE

In order to protect Amadora we must find who is trying to kill her. And then we have to kill him. We can't let this injustice stand.

PLACIDO

Please, Salvatore, you must show some respect for the Family and for the Don.

SALVATORE

This is bull shit and you know it. I'm tired of this kind of work and everything that goes with it. We are too good for this.

PLACIDO

We will do what the Don has requested of us and nothing more. This is exactly why you have not become a capo. You have to learn your respect for the Don’s decisions. The Don would not be happy that you would disobey a direct order.

SALVATORE

What are you talking about? You left! You shouldn't even be here! I shouldn't be here! I should be a Capo!

AMADORA

Hopefully, just by you being here, something will arise. I am happy that you two are my protectors. God knows I couldn't defend myself.

There is an awkward silence.

AMADORA

I am really glad to see you back, Placido. Really I am.

PLACIDO

I am happy to be back. Really.

AMADORA

Were you happier being away?

PLACIDO

That is hard to say.

SALVATORE

Of course he wasn’t. He missed us. I can’t believe that he was gone for so long. He should have been back sooner.

PLACIDO

Yes, of course. There is no place that I’d rather be.

SALVATORE

So what do you feel about Agostino being underboss and Julian being Consigliore?

PLACIDO

I don’t know what to think about it really. I guess a lot has changed since I have left. I mean, Amadora, you’re a capo and Phebe is the Don? I never would have guessed.

AMADORA

Well, you are lucky to be alive. I would have killed you.

A car hits the driver’s side of the car hard. Everybody in the car shakes.

PLACIDO

Shit! Before this is over you may just get your wish. Amadora stay down and follow me.

Placido draws his gun and gets out of the car. Mobsters wearing masks get out of the car with submachine guns and start to fire. Placido gets out the car and shoots two of them in the head. There is one that remains. Placido turns to Amadora.

PLACIDO

Stay here, we’ll take care of this.

Amadora looks scared.

AMADORA

All right.

Salvatore and Placido start to run after the last man. They chase him through an alley and eventually see him go into a speakeasy.

That was fun. I hope you guys had a good time reading that. In the next few pages orders come from Agonstino and Julian to have Salvatore go with Amadora to Italy as Placido is sent to Egypt to find out exactly what is happening to the Family and who is responsible. It should be interesting.

Preston out