An Inquiry (Lampone- 1960)

Gone to see Connie. Shit, what a trip.

I ask her what she thinks of the set-up. Her reply? "It's always a shame when something happens to a woman. But remember Rocco if it's a man sometimes he just has to endure what men do".

What a mentality.

I'm beginning to have doubts about Geary's role. Racist or not he may just be a dupe. A fool caught in a trap.

That doesn't mean I want to discuss this situation with him though.

Fools rarely possess valuable knowledge.

What I got from Connie? A rationalization. Doesn't mean she knows anything but I didn't waste my time.

After that shit with Merle in Chile I don't trust her for a second. He died mangled; a death dishonorable as any. The police they said.

I wonder what her involvement was after that comment. But the last thing I need right now is another set-up to wade into.

Who to see? Neri, maybe. Cop or not he's capable enough to know what's actually going on.

This is beginning to remind me of my first job. And not in a good way.

Who knows what the fuck is happening here. Where is Neri again? Oh yea, the Tropicana.

Moe Greene's old joint.

Better not end up like him. Or Paulie.

No coming back from that.