Step 1
It was a cold rainy day as young Jose walked out of Vercetti estate. He hopped into his Infernus and drove off fast. He headed towards the Ocean Beach lighthouse weaving in and out between cars. He parked his car by the Ocean View Hotel and took a long walk to the lighthouse. He climbed the long staircase to the top where he met a Mexican man.
"You came by yourself?" the tall man asked Jose.
"Yeah, you came alone?" Jose questioned back.
"Yes. So, what is your offer," the man said in his deep Mexican accent
"As you know, everyone is tryin' to get into the drug business. So, street values are going down and people are making less money. I also know that you want to take out the Haitians as bad as I do. So, how about you and I join forces to take this city over.
"I don't know."
"Come on. If I use my father's name, I will strike fear in people's heart. Add in your street smarts and we own this city."
"Alright, but you have to prove to me you are worthy. As a matter of fact, I want you to send a message. As you know, there is a guy by the name of Nick who runs a small operation. He has about 20 people so far. I want you to head to Rafael's and buy this," Juan said as he gave him a picture of what to put on.
"Black Leather Biker Jacket? Isn't my style but I'll try."
"At around 3, meet me on Prawn Island at the warehouse across from InterGlobal Films."
"Alright. Adios."
"Good bye."
Jose walked back down the stairs and headed back toward the hotel to get his car. As he reached his car, he saw a familiar woman leaning on his car. She had on a black mini skirt with a blue halter top.
"Antonella Cortez?" Jose asked the young woman. "Long time no see."
"I came back to see how you were doing," she replied sincerely.
"How'd you know this was my car?"
"Well, you like to ride in style and your license says JosVerc."
Jose opened the door to get in.
"Can I get a ride to Pole Position Club?" the young woman questioned Jose. "I need to see my mom."
"Hop in."
Jose drove to the club. On the way the two reminisced of the old days and their first kiss together. Jose pulled up to the club and Antonella got out the car. She went into the club without saying a word to Jose. He watched her walked. He let out a sigh and drove off to Rafael's. He parked the car in front of the store and walked in.
"Hey, Rafael. I need some new clothes want to help me out?" Jose asked the man behind the counter.
"What 'cha lookin for Jose?" the man answered back.
"Something like this," Jose responded showing Rafael the picture. "You already know my size."
Rafael went to a back room. He emerged a few minutes later with the exact outfit.
"Here you go. It's on me."
"Thanks Raf. You're always looking out."
Jose walked back to his car. He threw the clothes in the front seat and drove off.
He parked outside of the warehouse on Prawn Island. Jose changed his clothes in the car as he waited for 3:00 to reach. It was 2:58, so he walked in. He knocked on one of the side doors. One of Juan's people answered the door.
"Who is it?" said the man with a grungy voice.
"Jose Rodriguez-Vercetti," Jose replied in his Latino accent.
The door began unlocking the door. The door slowly opened and Jose walked in. He climbed a flight of stairs to a balcony overlooking the coke cooking factory. He met Juan there.
"Ah, you look so authentic. I want to shoot you." Juan joked as he greeted Jose.
"So what do you want me to do?"
"I want you to head to Links View Heights. Nick's operation is located there. I want you to get in their and start rumors. Have his little gang members leave the building. When there is minimal resistance, kill him. And here, use this MP5. It should be easier to take him out with this."
Jose just nodded his head and walked out. He was ready for his first murder. He got into his car and drove off.
