Frank nodded as Gus turned toward him with a pointed look. "Of course—I would certainly accept the olive branch you offer."

Then, turning toward Willy, he said, "I'm sorry for what happened before, Mr. Sorano."

However, there was no hint of sincerity in Frank's apology. If anything, it sounded like an insult.

Willy's face darkened, but he was afraid to throw a fit.

Instead, he resorted to name-dropping. "My father will hear about this, Gus Zeller!"

"Sure." Gus nodded impassively. "Though that would have to wait after the murderer of my mentor is unmasked."

Willy stiffened at Gus' words, but he snorted as he turned and strode off.

Lawrence." Gus actually saluted Frank, a

with him, Helen was

Frank?" she asked—was Gus really backing down because of

"This isn't going

"Ahem."

had been upstairs, came down with

his face battered and bruised, unable to speak fluently.

too, but he was in a much better

"Grandpa..."

"Dad!"

as their family encircled them, Mark ignored them and turned toward Helen,

sarcastic again now that there was no threat. "If not for her,

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