Renzo’s awake, sitting up, and appears so fucking unusual within the hospital robe with IV strains working into each arms. He appears to be like exhausted, and I anticipated him to harden the second he spots me, however that doesn’t occur. As a substitute, he solely offers the three of us a weary nod.

“I’ve been listening to the sirens,” he says, his voice a tough croak. “Inform me what you probably did.”

“It was largely him,” Carlo says, gesturing at me.

I hold again on the foot of his mattress. Everybody turns to stare, however I can solely have a look at my older brother. His eyes slim, and his head tilts.

Then a smile brushes his lips.

“Took up the gun for me, huh, brother?”

Listening to that phrase, brother, it feels higher than I ever anticipated.

“It’s what you’ll’ve achieved for me.”

He nods as soon as. “You’re proper.”

“It is best to’ve seen him,” Carlo says, grinning like a maniac. “Grasp fucking tactician. The Russians had this elaborate entice deliberate, and Saul saved us from stumbling into it.”

Renzo grunts and waves me nearer. “Inform me the whole lot.”

I spare no particulars. The ladies don’t find it irresistible, however Maddie can’t drag herself from Renzo’s facet, and Allegra’s been within the mafia world her total life and she or he’s used to this shit. Stefania squirms, however she’s my sister and she will be able to deal with it. Renzo listens patiently, interrupting only some occasions to ask good questions.

After I end, the room is subdued. Renzo appears to be like considerate, however exhausted, and I’m reminded that he practically died barely twelve hours in the past.

“Can I’ve the room?” His voice remains to be robust although.

Maddie sits up. “That’s not a good suggestion. Are you positive?”

“Saul and I would like to speak.” Renzo appears to be like at her and pats her hand. “Give us a couple of minutes.”

“Are you up for this? It may possibly wait.”

“I’m superb. I promise.”

She appears to be like like she’d reasonably minimize off her personal arms than go away, however she kisses him gently and lets Allegra lead her away. The others file out after them, however not earlier than Carlo offers me a thumbs-up.

I’m left alone with my older brother. The energy appears to empty from him and he gestures on the chair Maddie vacated. “Don’t get shot,” he says. “Fucking sucks.”

“Doesn’t look enjoyable.” I sit down and lean ahead, elbows on my knees. “For what it’s price, we made them bleed for it.”

“Thanks,” he says. I sit again in shock. “Carlo would’ve run off half-cocked and gotten himself killed. Thanks for stepping up, regardless that you didn’t must.”

I nod and look away. “I might not be the underboss anymore, however I’m nonetheless your brother.”

He doesn’t reply instantly. I can inform he’s struggling to maintain himself collectively. That’s Renzo—even after practically dying, he hates exhibiting any weak point. I’ll not all the time agree with him, and I feel the place’s gotten to his head, however he’s a stable Don. The household’s in good arms with him.

“I shouldn’t have mentioned these issues,” he says, which isn’t an apology, nevertheless it’s greater than I anticipated.

“I ought to have instructed you about Molly from the beginning.”

“There’s quite a bit we each fucked up, however I overreacted. I ought to’ve understood, however I used to be too indignant.”

“I do know. There’s quite a lot of stress on you.”

“All the time.” He leans his head again. “You’re not lifeless to me, Saul. You by no means actually have been. I’m sorry.”

I attain out and put a hand on his arm. He nods at me barely and I nod again. “I’m sorry too. And I’m glad you’re not lifeless.”

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