"She's dead," Alfred confirmed, "I made sure of it."

Arthur Kirkland sat in his red velvet chair sipping his tea. Dead? How could they be sure? His assassin was good, yes, he admitted that. Better than good. The best in his family...but it seems unlikely no one would go looking for the missing bodyguard. And why had Alfred not mentioned the note yet? The main reason he was sent out to kill in the first place. Arthur thought this over. Yes. His assassin was good, but he was also impulsive. Inpatient. The Brit looked to the Frenchman who was standing next to him.

As if his green emerald eyes conveyed all his thoughts, Francis reassured Arthur, "If zere vas a problem ve vould 'ave 'eard it on ze news already."

"No...We wouldn't," the Brit took another sip of tea, "Do you really believe the police would like this all over the news? 'Rival Families On Killing Spree.' No." Arthur smiled. "They are not that idiotic. They understand that if the public does not believe the police force is doing their job there will be riots. They at least have the sense to know that their goal is peace and riots will no doubt get in the way of that goal. Of course, if the police do know of this bribery can easily sway them to look the other way. Although, if nothing has happened we want to be cautious not to alert the wrong kind of authorities. The ones that actually do their duty. Of course, if the lass's body has been picked up by her family now, then there is no evidence and there is a chance of her being revived. If she is alive, then we have a problem." Arthur glared at Alfred with disappointment for a moment before sighing and continuing. "Of course we must make sure the note does not reach the Soviets. That is our primary concern. The girl is but a minor obstacle. We must send a note of our own to the Tomato Family. If we do not there will be consequences. That way if we cannot stop the Asian Family from getting the Soviets, Carriedo and his Family will be warned."

The room was quiet as Francis and Alfred drank in this information. This is why Arthur was the boss. "As for you, Alfred, I am going to give you second chance. Find Im Young Soo, the Asian Family's messenger. No doubt he has the note with him...which begs the question...Why did you bother seeing our little Miss Trouble-Maker Viet?"

"I...thought she would know where Young is...," Alfred said honestly. His eyes were looking at the ground for whatever reason he felt his confidence drain. "I had tracked him everywhere. He...he is very good at hiding himself..."

"I see," Arthur placed the teacup down, "Well...what happened happened there is no way to change the past so we must look ahead to see how we can improve the future. As far as tracking him goes...I can tell that is a problem. You have had a lot on your mind. Alfred, you may rest. We will send Victoria and Ernesto to find him. Leave and send in Matthew and Peter."

Alfred got up nodded and did a small half bow before leaving. Arthur signaled Francis for a piece of paper and a pen. Francis obeyed and handed Arthur the supplies. There was a short silence before Francis interrupted it, "Vhat are ze notes? Vhy are ve apart of zem?"

"That is for the bosses of the Five Families to know and is strictly for bosses eyes only," Arthur said bluntly continuing to write.

"Zis obviously does involve us all...it seems dangerous," Francis said his tone was beginning to sound worried, "Tell me, Arthur, vhat is going to 'appen to ze Tomato Mafia?"

"I already told you not to worry about this, frog, it is only for the bos-," Arthur was cut off.

"Merde, Arthur! Zis concerns me very much! 'ave you forgotten my little brozer is ze 'ead of ze Tomato Family? I am vorried for 'im and my ozer siblings! Don't you dare tell me zis is for boss's eyes only! I deserve to know if my brozers are in danger!" Francis was the only one who had known Arthur well enough to be able to talk to him like this. Arthur paused for a second while considering his friends words. It was true. Antonio, Feliciano, and Lovino...all members of the Tomato Family...were his younger brothers. Who he was supposed to protect...

Arthur sealed the letter with red wax and the symbol of their Family as he shook his head, "No. Bosses eyes only. No exceptions."

Francis got no time to complain. The door opened and the two came in. Matthew and Peter, probably the two most innocent members of the family. Although most did not believe this, Matthew could get aggressive when his family was at stake. Matthew's gun swung by his side. The two bowed almost simultaneously.

"What are we needed for?" Matthew asked trying to ignore the fact that he could tell Francis was worried about something.

"Deliver this letter to the Tomato Family. Not Feliciano. Not Lovino. It must go directly to Antonio Carriedo," Arthur ordered.

Ernesto = Cuba