3/2/1994, 1:20am between Fishmarket North and Algonquin

'We know this area better than they do! We'll lose them in the subway, sweetheart!' Ray had said when Paulie Sindacco's goons had started chasing us a few minutes ago.

I don't get it!

We're just kids, why would Paulie want to kill us?!

I feel the tracks vibrating under my feet but we have to keep running or we'll end up dead. Three of them catch up but Ray pulls me by my arm and we jump out of the way, letting them get crushed by the uptown J train. 'You ok, little one?' He says before we stand up.

'That was too damn close. I was just walking through Middle Park when they saw me.' I say, taking a few deep breaths afterwards. I'm used to running underground and jumping between buildings! It's how i know the city so well but this is just ridiculous, being chased by rival mobsters!

'Ok, what's plan B? You can't head back to Saint Marks by yourself, Gionna.' Ray says.

The only place that no one will find us!

We don't have any other choice!

'The old tunnel that was used to smuggle alcohol and guns during the prohibition era! No one will look for us there!' I say before we head to the stairwell...

Switch to Ray's perspective( 1:35am, Acter, Alderney)

'It's clear, give me your hand.' I say after climbing out of the tunnel and looking around, seeing that the streets were deserted. Gionna grabs my hand and i pull her out, closing the tunnel after. We'll be safer once we get to my apartment and then she can explain why those goons were chasing her through the city.

'Ok. lets get the hell out of here.' She says as we walk towards leftwood before we hear police sirens. 'LCPD! Stay where you are!' One of the cops says before he gets out of the car and approaches us.

'Isn't it a little late for you kids to be out wandering around? Are you lost?' He says as Gionna studies him carefully. She's not too trusting of the police force and neither am i but we need to find a way out of this.

'I haven't been getting too much sleep lately and when i can't sleep, i wander around the city.' She says as the officer looks at her, believing what she told him. 'Not a problem, miss. You do look a little pale but it's probably just that cold that's been going around. I'll let you two go on your way then.' The officer says before walking back to his car, gets in and drives off. 'That was too damn close. Come on, lets get out of here.' She says before we leave.

I can tell that she's tired but she'll never admit it.

That chase earlier must've really worn her out.