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I’ in love with Gio DelGado

The fucking mobster

Johnny Byrne should be dead

This is a fact I know, all of my men know, hell, even Johnny probably knows this Instead of being dead, he’s sitting across from me on the cushy chairs in my office

Is she worth it?

That question is nagging at me I think the answer should be no I don’t deserve her, I can’t protect her, and if I let her go I could wash my hands of her brother and be done

Deep down though, I know the answer is yes There is no way I can hurt Annie by hurting her brother Instead, I’ to treat the piece of shit how you treat all addicts: rehab

Frank stands in front of the door with stony eyes as I tell Johnny about his new fate “It’s a nice place,” I say, though I don’t really know or care I just know it’s costing h that they’re letting me commit him instead of a family member

Johnny was high on souys picked him up The ride over and the hour I un to sober hi hi about thehim

Yeah, we’re costing him money He has the audacity to say that when hter because of him

“Fuck you” He tries to stand but is quickly ”

“It’s not a choice”

The kid’s face is livid, and he looks like he ht burst a blood vessel “You don’t understand, this bet, this is the one! I’”

“I’ to take you to the clinic You’re not leaving until you’re fucking clean, hear me?” I take a breath, thankful to be met with silence for a minute “Your sister deserves better”

A scowl crosses his face “And you think you knohat she deserves? You’ve known her for-” hehis watch “Ten seconds?”