Paolo was hugely buoyed by this Friday chat with Tony. He allowed himself to think big.
'The nasty old shit is lapping it up. He's putty in my hands. I can take on Tony Monelli... and win. Franco can take all the risks and I can be puppet-master while he wipes out Tony's competition. And then I kill them both. Then I can deal with Sofia... and Livia, who owes me a shag'. Paolo was getting way ahead of himself until Tony brought him down to earth with a bang.
"Fuck Franco. I want you to get Flaherty, Paolo."