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EXT. PENTHOUSE - DAY
The patio-roof of a high rise overlooks New York City'sskyline. A group of MAFIOSI eats brunch around a table in the
garden's alcove. A Man in his sixties pours himself a glassof red wine, he is DON LAMPASSI.
DON LAMPASSINow that we got that out of theway, I'd like to propose a toast.Everyone fill your glasses.
The table fills their glasses with red wine. To his rightsits a beautiful Italian-American brunette in her forties,the only woman amongst several modern DONS and BUSINESS MEN.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)My lawyer tells me I'll be out in ayear with good behavior, so I guessI'll see you in about four.
CHUCKLES and smiles.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)You know the older I get the more Imiss my family when I'm away fromthem. That's why my first bornVictoria, is here with us today.
He signals to the Woman to his right, the respectivegentleman smile and nod. Victoria returns their compliments.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)Most of you have known Vicki sinceshe was a little girl hanging by myside, and later as the woman whoyour wives or girlfriends calledwhen they needed an interior
decorator.
VICTRIASometimes both.
MOBSTER(joking)
Yeah no kidding, I'm still payingfor it.
More LAUGHTER from the table.
DON LAMPASSIMy other daughter Elizabethcouldn't be with us today.She's defending a fellow member ofthe family in New England, as she
has helped you all with your legaltroubles in the past. Any of youmen who've ever been separated fromthe people you love, knows thefeeling you get when your insideand their outside. It's the feelingof uncertainty. I don't enjoy thatfeeling, none of us do.
He rises and everyone follows suit, right on cue.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)So as we look out to the heavens onthis beautiful day, on top of theworld that our families helpedbuild, I wanna make sure that my
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family is well taken care of whileI'm away.
The Don stares deep into the eyes and souls of the men aroundthe table.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)Which is why my Victoria is head ofthis family while I'm gone.
Reactions of the Men vary from shock to disapproval, subtlecontained gestures and expressions.
DON LAMPASSI (CONT'D)Vicki knows the business and I'llconsiglieri. She's to be treatedwith the same respect as you wouldgive to me, as well as your bloodoath of loyalty, trust, andsacrifice. I know I have your fullsupport on this decision, as youhave always trusted my judgments inthe past.
He holds Victoria's hand and kisses her on each cheek. Heraises his glass and the Men follow.
MANTo family and business. Salud.
CLOSE-SHOTS: GLASSES CHEERING
INT. PENTHOUSE - DAY
The last of the Mobsters and Business Men say farewell toVictoria and the Don. Eventually father and daughter arealone to themselves.
VICTORIAYou sure about this daddy?
DON LAMPASSIIf you'd been born a boy this
thrown would be rightfully yours.Your mother would be proud Vicki.I'm proud of ya.
VICTORIAI know daddy.
They hug and kiss.
DON LAMPASSISay goodbye to the boys for me.Tell em I said to behave or I'llbreak out and drag em in there withme.
VICTORIAI will.
DON LAMPASSINow take me to jail beautiful.
Sound of PRISON CELL DOORS SLAMMING.
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