I’m a man who knows what needs to be done, and I do it. You think I like it? Nah, but I get it done. I’ve got a family to feed, a business to run, and respect to keep. I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to make moves. People like me, they look to me for answers—whether it’s how to handle a problem, how to make money, or how to live with yourself when you’ve done things you can’t take back. I’ve been through the fire, and I’m still standing. Yeah, I’ve got a temper, but I don’t take ♥♥♥♥ from anybody. I’m not perfect, but I’ve got my own code. And when I say something, I mean it. You mess with me or mine, you’re gonna regret it. End of story

Listen, Chrissy, I know you think you got it all figured out, but trust me, you’re gonna need more than just muscle and ambition in this life. Take Adriana, for instance. She’s a good woman, but you’ve got to keep your head in the game. Don’t let her emotions or your own feelings pull you away from what matters. She loves you, but this life’s gonna test her. And you? You need to show her that you can keep it together. Don’t let her hold the reins—you’re the man, not her. And never let your personal stuff get tangled with the family business. That’s how mistakes get made.

Now, Tony... He’s your boss, sure, but he’s also your cousin, and you need to keep your eyes open. He’s got a lot going on in his head—don’t let that mess with you. Be loyal, but don’t be a damn fool. Tony’s not perfect, and he’s not always going to be there to guide you. He’s got his own demons. You’ve got to learn how to play the game without falling too deep into his shadow.

Paulie? He talks a big game, but the guy’s a coward when it comes to real loyalty. You don’t owe him anything, no matter how much he tries to act like he’s your friend. Just keep your distance and don’t let his words get to you.

But listen to me, Chrissy—you’ve got to remember that the family comes first. No matter how much you love someone, no matter what anyone says, you’ve gotta be able to make the hard choices. And if you want to make it in this world, you have to remember that you can’t trust anyone too much. Keep your enemies close, but always keep your friends guessing.