Author's Note: It has literally been years, so I figured it was time to wrap this story up. I honestly lost interest in the fic after they 'killed' Claudia off, and all desired died when they made the stupid storyline that Claudia is Johnny's mother (Give me a break, please). anyway the muse has returned so, this is the beginning of the end. I hope you have enjoyed the read.


"You shot my mother?" The older man spoke as he sat calmly and seemingly comfortably across from the man before him. "My 90 year old mother Rudy."

"An eye for an eye as they say, your son had my brother killed, Dominic." Rudy stated his anger simmering just beneath the surface. It was obvious to everyone else in the room by Dominic's reaction; the way he swallowed in quick sessions and how his skin suddenly paled and became clammy, that he hadn't known. "At least I left your mother alive, and you can thank my nephew Johnny for that."

"Thank you Johnny, I am in your debt." Dominic quickly complied and gave his gratitude to the young man standing just behind his Uncle.

"Now, we still have a problem that we will need your help with." Rudy spoke as he leaned in leering a bit. Sonny stood in a corner with Jason and Spinelli watching the exchange between these two mafia families and realized that 'this' world was definitely more deadly than the life he knew back in the states. "He has kidnapped my Claudia." Dominic looked genuinely confused by this news.

"No, Michael and Claudia are to be married today."

"Claudia is already married with children, one of which your son has also kidnapped." Johnny spoke out in rage but was quickly silenced when his Uncle Rudy held up his hand.

"This is Mr. Corinthos," Rudy introduced Sonny and Dominic turned and gave a nod.

"I am familiar with your operations stateside, you have a well known and respected reputation." Dominic stated. Sonny nodded in respect to Dominic but remained quiet in respect to Rudy.

"Mr. Corinthos is Claudia's husband and the father of her two children, newborn twins." Again Dominic appeared to be stunned by the news. "So you see there is no way Claudia can marry your son. He stole her and her son from her husband, and you Dominic, you are going to help us get her back." Dominic quickly nodded his head in agreement.

"Oh course...of course and Mr Corinthos," He addressed Sonny again giving the younger man his full attention. "On behave of myself and my entire family, you have our sincere apologies for what my son has done to you and yours. Whatever you need for me to do to help resolve this matter, I will do." Sonny gave an acknowledging nod but still remained silent. "What do you need for me to do?" Dominic asked as he turned back to face Rudy.

"Nothing," Rudy replied simply and garnered a perplexed look from Dominic. "I am making arrangements as we speak to infiltrate the villa where I know your son is keeping my Claudia."

"What...wait you've found Claudia?" Johnny spoke out excitedly. The news made Sonny shoot excited eyes to Rudy but he again continued to hold his tongue as Rudy waved Johnny off with a raised hand and continued speaking to Dominic. Understanding Johnny clamped his mouth closed as he anxiously stood back.

"As I was saying, I have men already posing as workers making the wedding preparations. My nephew and Mr. Corinthos and his associates will soon arrive at the villa to collect Claudia and her son, and I want you to do nothing."

"But...he is my 'only' son," Dominic said stoically as he looked at his 'old friend' with wet eyes, knowing that his son's action had signed his own death warrant, and justifiably so.

"You know the one rule that we have in this business is you don't mess with another man's family...Never!" Rudy replied as he slammed his fist atop the large desk he sat behind as his fury surfaced a bit. "Claudia is my flesh, she is like a daughter to me, you know this and I will not allow anyone to do her harm...no one." Rudy cast a glance to where Sonny stood, and Sonny simply nodded his understanding. "Besides you have a young wife, she can give you another son." At that moment one of Rudy's men entered the room and moved to him, the man leaned down and whispered into Rudy's ear. Rudy nodded and then dismissed the man who then left the way he came. "Everyone is in place, Mr. Corinthos go get my Claudia and my little nephew and bring them home safely, and I will leave Corelli to you to do with as you see fit. His life is in your hands."

"Then his life is over," Sonny finally spoke as he followed Johnny and several of Rudy's henchmen out the door.