Chapter 4: Captain
Richie woke up and slowly slipped out of bed. He climbed in the shower and turned it on. It was the first time in ten years he didn't have to shower with his back against the shower head. Once he finished, he dressed himself in his worn out shoes, khaki pants, a white tank, and a blue dress shirt left unbutton. Next he slid his gold cross around his neck and strapped a small gun holster to his ankle. He pulled a .48 pistol out of his closet and strapped it inside the gun holster on his ankle. Richie covered it up with his pant leg and grabbed the keys to his car. He also grabbed his old cell phone.
He left the apartment with Sara still asleep. Richie walked down the stairs and out the door. He entered his sentinel and ignited the engine. He planned to take back all of his old business ventures, but first he needed to talk to Nicky. Richie drove to Nicky's mansion and parked his car. He walked up the stairs and stopped at the guard.
"Who are you?" The guard asked.
"I'm Richie Copperelli; I need to talk with Nicky." Richie replied smoothly.
"Hold on." The guard said and left for a minute.
A few minutes later the guard came back, "Ok, he'll see you now."
"Alright." Richie responded.
He began to walk inside when he kneed the guard in the balls. "Show me some respect next time you see me." He said sternly.
Richie walked into the Don's office and hugged Nicky.
"It's good to see you Richie, what's it been ten years?"
"Yeah Nicky, I got out yesterday. Now I want to talk to you about getting all my old businesses back." Richie answered.
"Well Rich I got something better then that for you. I know about all the sht you did for this family before you went to jail and you're still the best earner this family has ever had. That's why I'm making you a Captain." Nicky responded with a smile.
"Oh man, Capo? That's great, thank you!" Richie replied with a smile.
The two men hugged and then sat back down to continue discussing business.
"I'm also giving you control of the garbage business. It's a big money maker and it's a great asset. I'll have some bigger business plans in the near future, but I'll give you time to get on your feet. Anyways, get out of here I got a meeting with the mayor." Nicky stated.
Richie bid his good byes and left the office. On the way out he pulled his cell phone out a dialed a number. Now that he was a captain, he needed the best bodyguard available and there is only one guy he could think of for the job.
"Hello?"
"Hey Sergio, its Richie Copperelli."
"Richie? Quando avete uscito della prigione?" Sergio replied.
"I just got out today and I was made Capo. I want you to come be in my crew like old times." Richie responded, "How fast can you fly to America from Italy?"