Barrel vision

Paolo’s response didn’t have the desired effect.

“I’ll show you who’s fucking stupid, you stupid fucker.” continued Tony and he pulled out a gun from his desk. “Yes, you prat Paolo, you might have thought you’d thrown my gun away for security after you’d rubbed out Flaherty, but how fucking secure do you feel now then?”

Paolo was looking down the barrel of Tony’s gun. Tony was going berserk with him and Paolo had no idea why. Tony was really losing his mind.

“Don’t Tony!” Paolo was remarkably calm and collected. “I’m always on your side. You must know that.