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With a stapler. I heard mikey had to give up that nice suit. Yeah? Got too attached to it. Michael palmice has been a disease since he was five. He had it coming. Don't make things any easier. My uncle is a stubborn man. Stubborn enough to go to war? What kind of word is that? There hasn't been a war since the columbo thing. Everybody decided. No one's going to the mattresses this day and age. We got a top of the line posturepedic in my house. Fuck it. Chuckie hadn't gotten sick, none of this would have happened. When you're right you're right. One of us captains gotta step up. Lock and con@rol at the top is fucking up this whole family. That's true. Say that again. I know if the old man were here instead of in that cell in springfield, he'd say, "raymond, this is your moment." Go easy with the grease gun, okay? What? You're the boy wonder. Both him and jackie both had you picked from day one. You got the age, you got the seniority. I also got an 18-year-old with M.S., Okay? I told lucci i'd be doing less, not more. All due respect to your crippled kid, you just don't want a wire up your ass. You don't want the headache. See, that's why you should be boss, you're so fucking smart. And it's "physically challenged". Absolutely. Why don't we run this thing like a council? Larry. The old guy set this up as a paramilitary organization. We need a supreme commander at the top, not the fucking dave clark five face it T, you and junior are gonna have to duke it out. You got to be boss. Number one, I love the man. Number two, he's got new york behind him. Not for anything, god bless your uncle. But he's living in the wrong century. And new york knows it. You want it, t? You'll get there okay. It's the right thing. It's inevitable. I don't want no disturbance.

What's up? Nothing. I bet you told your mom what happened. What are you, high? Well, you owe me 40 bucks for the shirt. The collar was totally ripped. You still owe me for 4th of july. Bottle rockets? I paid for them. Not for the m-80's. Remember the ones you blew up the frogs with? Oh, yeah, that was pretty cool. Yeah. Listen. Just give me the money. That thing was so gay, I did you a favor. You're gonna do it. Make me, fatty. Dick wad. Asshole. Shithead. Bitch. C'mon. Let's go, shithead. Let me go. Why so I can kick your ass again? I was kicking your ass. Nobody won, it was a draw. The pit, tomorrow. Three o'clock.

You gotta help me with these chinch bugs, they're killing my sweet corn. Well, this blue stuff works pretty well and it's safe for the environment. I tried that. You got any DDT back there? That stuff's illegal. It's been banned. You got a little surplus in the back, you go, you look... I'll meet you back there. Look, mr. Soprano, you know if I could do something, I would. Mr. Piocosta, right? How are you doing? You remember our boys. Went to camp aheka together. Of course, tony, how are you? Good, good. Your kid still got that killer crossover dribble? Yeah, I guess so. That's gonna get him a scholarship. So how's anthony? He's moody, you know, for a kid that age, you know. Well, it was nice seeing you, tony. Why don't we get together and cook up some dogs for the boys? Tony i-- I don't even know if these guys are close anymore. Did anthony mention anything to you? I'll have carmela call joan, we'll get together. Linda. That's great. Tony, that's great. I'll see you around. Tony. Yeah.

Oh, my god. Tony. I thought the medication was supposed to help your panic attacks. It does. It's the first one in a while. What does your therapist say? He should increase your dosage. He's got more degrees than a thermometer. Don't worry, I'll take care of it. Does your therapist ask questions about our marriage? I know that personal feelings are hard for you to talk about-- talk. That's all we do is talk. Carm, I'm gonna quit. Did you bring this up with him? Yeah. He knows. I guess. Oh, shit. I forgot to take my fucking prozak this morning. It's up in the bathroom, can you get it? I know with jackie sick you're under tremendous pressure. But I feel if the therapy didn't hurt, it wouldn't be helping. No, you don't understand. That's why you're in therapy because I don't understand. I'm telling you, tony, if you give up now, I'm gonna have to re-evaluate things. What is that? Huh? I got a very sensitive job. I'm not average joe on the block. I got to spell it out for you? It's our marriage, tony. Therapy is too much exposure. Fine! You live with the results then. What's that, a threat? No, tony, it's a rave review. Get your own fucking pills.

How long did the attack last? About thirty-seconds. I was dizzy, out of breath. That's it, though. I never lost consciousness. Anything since? I'm gonna write a scrip for xanax, just for a couple days. It'll get you over these short term stresses. My uncle. He's got me in a box where I gotta do something I don't want to do. Then there's my mother. I pay four grand a month for this place and she acts like I'm an eskimo pushing her out to sea. She's testing. Same as your uncle. Like little kids. There's a good book about this. I'll give you the name. No, I read, I go right out. It's strategies for coping with elder family. Can't fucking spank 'em though. Would it hurt you to let your mother think that she's still in charge? You have children, you know what they're like. You know that sometimes it's important to let them have the illusion of being in control.

Chris, my man. Surprised to see me. I heard they took you for a little ride tour of the meadowlands. Oh, yeah? Heard you had a little B.M. Out there. So, you got my cut? They came and took it. Who? Junior soprano's boys. They said you was out, this was their corner now. You let them do that? I don't argue too well sucking on a smith and wesson. You didn't beep me. Word on the street, you out of commission. Sorry, man. Business. Chris, you know there's no one i'd rather give my ten points to then you. It's alright. It's not your fault. Glad that you say that, man. Sneaky motherfucker! Oooohh, shit. I don't care if they shove a scud missile up your ass. This is my corner. You pay anyone but me, I'm coming back for your thumb. And that didn't happen, what you said. I'll kill you!

If you get in trouble, go for the takedown. Sweep kick and streamroll. Game is over. All you're doing is making me nervous. Do you want a nitro bar? Oh, just shut the fuck up. He's coming. It's the moment of truth. Here. What the hell is that? Just take it. I'll fight you for it. I can't. What do you mean can't? Just take it. Knew you'd chicken out. (Applause) he chickened out, he's scared. Oh, yeah. He's real scared of you. What's that supposed to mean? You won. Yeah, tony, you won.

(T.V. Announcer) one of gangland's youngest alleged leaders died late this afternoon at St. Isaac's hospital. Turn it off. Turn the music off. ... Allegedly one of the state's top mafia figures was first hospitalized last year. Authorities called Aprile the acting boss for a 74-year-old, ercoli "ekley" demeo, currently serving a life sentence in Springfield federal penitentiary. Authorities believe he was made acting boss for the north jersey mafia two years ago. Aprile was 44-years-old. (Male announcer) thank you, heather, for that live report. Goddamnit, I was just there. They told me he wouldn't go today. I'll never forget where I was this day. He was a good man. Let's do a toast. Give me a toast. To a great man. To a great leader. A great friend. To jackie. Buon' anima. T. You hear what happened? Just now. That's not all. I got to make a pickup from yo yo mendez, he says it ain't my corner anymore, it's junior's. Christopher, this ain't the time. They're moving in. I say we go to defcon four. I got to assess this, alright? What are we, politicians? Does this look like the senate to you, t? This is about respect of our thing. Why don't you shut the fuck up? It doesn't concern you! Yes, it is! I represent you out there and I'm tired of putting my tail between my legs. This ain't negotiation time. This is scarface, final scene, fucking bazookas under each arm. Say hello to my little friend. Always with the scenarios. You don't do something, I got to question your leadership. You ungrateful little fuck. Where'd you get the balls to question my leadership? I'm just saying how it is. I oughta rip your fucking head off and finish the job. You're the boss. That's right, I am. And you're lucky a man I loved died today. Here we go, the war of '99. We should go with him. You do what you're told. When you're told. Adios, junior.

Uncle junior. I need to talk to you. I came in heavy like you said, but I don't want to use it. Our friend, jackie, has died. I heard. And we need a leader. We do. I don't want any confusion or misunderstanding. Yes. The sopranos have been waiting a long time to take the reigns. That's why I want it to be you, uncle jun'. This is your decision? It is. You speak for the captains? I can. Come here. You crazy. You had me worried there. What do you think I'm gonna mess with a guy like you? What have you been, pumping iron? Look at you, strong as a bull. Hey, carl parcells, give this guy a tryout. Come here. Just one thing. One thing. You know I can't be perceived to lose faith, right? So... Bloomfield and the paving union. That's my asking price. Congratulations.

Eh, you know the rules. I almost got in a fight today. Fight. Jeremy Piocosta. I take French with his brother. He's such a poser. Who won? No one. He backed out. Phil Leo said, "yeah, he's real scared of you." When I asked what that meant, they all laughed. Duh. What do you mean? Sometimes you're so naive. What do you think dad does for a living? Waste management. You know any other garbage men who live in a house like this? Uncle jackie. Why do we call him uncle when he's not even related? He's in dad's other family. Come here. I'll print it out for you.

(Doorbell) (knocking) hi. Jennifer. I tried calling. Yeah. The phone's off the hook. Come on in. I guess we won't be going to dinner. I'm worried, Jennifer. I think I'm starting to lose it. I was standing in line this morning in the donut shop. A man in a booth looked at me. All of a sudden I started shaking uncontrollably. Lady says, "next", I ran away. Hey. You've been through a very traumatic experience. I hate to admit this, but... I'm afraid to go outside. I-- I got this crazy idea that I'm being followed. And this... Song keeps running through my head. "People are strange", the doors. Where faces look evil when you're alienated. Randall. Dead at 27 in a Paris bathtub. Okay, I think you should go and talk to Mel gelbar. He specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder. You couldn't prescribe something? I'm your date, not your doctor. Yeah, right, yeah. No.

Saw my first dead body when I was about 15, maybe 16. Won't tell you about how he got clipped because it was... Sorry. You okay? I was thinking. I'm-- I guess I live a sheltered existence. How so? Well, I'm in this room for ten hours a day. I guess I'm out of touch with the climate of rage in American society. The-- the casual violence. Your voice is all tight. This week my friend got beat up. By a policeman, no less. Oh, yeah? It was a nightmare. Wow. I mean I don't k now if this cop was crazy or drunk or what. But he was raving, "prime rib, hamburger." It was surreal. Fucking moron. I mean-- sounds like this guy's a fucking moron. My friend's filing suit against the city. But the worst part of it is, is my relationship with him will never be the same. Sorry. Oh, it wasn't your fault. Hey. This is your session. I'm sorry. This is-- hey. Very unprofessional. No, it's alright. You had your wits scared out of you. Is the xanax helping? Fine. No more attacks. But you still have your doubts? About therapy? No, no, no. Give it another chance. Get a lot of good ideas here. Okay. How to cope.

Tell me why this was a smart move. To make junior the big willy. Look at him. He's content. He thinks he's the king of kings. Truth is every decision is made by me. Still worry about the money end. 'Cause that's what you do, you worry. He doesn't know we kicked back the jackie. We're gonna do good. Point is... He's got the title. He's a happy fucking camper. And the house is secure. Only now we got a brand new lightning rod on top to take the hits. Smart. Very smart. Yeah. Now you got Bloomfield and the union chair. Otherwise, you'd fuck me, larry, but you wouldn't respect me in the morning. As long as you guarantee to keep the old fart in line. I still love that man. I'm his favorite nephew. Look at him, over there with my ma. Those people went to world war ii. T, check out the government. They're shooting right to left. Got uncle jun's good side.

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With a stapler. I heard mikey had to give up that nice suit. Yeah? Got too attached to it. Michael palmice has been a disease since he was five. He had it coming. Don't make things any easier. My uncle is a stubborn man. Stubborn enough to go to war? What kind of word is that? There hasn't been a war since the columbo thing. Everybody decided. No one's going to the mattresses this day and age. We got a top of the line posturepedic in my house. Fuck it. Chuckie hadn't gotten sick, none of this would have happened. When you're right you're right. One of us captains gotta step up. Lock and con@rol at the top is fucking up this whole family. That's true. Say that again. I know if the old man were here instead of in that cell in springfield, he'd say, "raymond, this is your moment." Go easy with the grease gun, okay? What? You're the boy wonder. Both him and jackie both had you picked from day one. You got the age, you got the seniority. I also got an 18-year-old with M.S., Okay? I told lucci i'd be doing less, not more. All due respect to your crippled kid, you just don't want a wire up your ass. You don't want the headache. See, that's why you should be boss, you're so fucking smart. And it's "physically challenged". Absolutely. Why don't we run this thing like a council? Larry. The old guy set this up as a paramilitary organization. We need a supreme commander at the top, not the fucking dave clark five face it T, you and junior are gonna have to duke it out. You got to be boss. Number one, I love the man. Number two, he's got new york behind him. Not for anything, god bless your uncle. But he's living in the wrong century. And new york knows it. You want it, t? You'll get there okay. It's the right thing. It's inevitable. I don't want no disturbance.
What's up? Nothing. I bet you told your mom what happened. What are you, high? Well, you owe me 40 bucks for the shirt. The collar was totally ripped. You still owe me for 4th of july. Bottle rockets? I paid for them. Not for the m-80's. Remember the ones you blew up the frogs with? Oh, yeah, that was pretty cool. Yeah. Listen. Just give me the money. That thing was so gay, I did you a favor. You're gonna do it. Make me, fatty. Dick wad. Asshole. Shithead. Bitch. C'mon. Let's go, shithead. Let me go. Why so I can kick your ass again? I was kicking your ass. Nobody won, it was a draw. The pit, tomorrow. Three o'clock.
You gotta help me with these chinch bugs, they're killing my sweet corn. Well, this blue stuff works pretty well and it's safe for the environment. I tried that. You got any DDT back there? That stuff's illegal. It's been banned. You got a little surplus in the back, you go, you look... I'll meet you back there. Look, mr. Soprano, you know if I could do something, I would. Mr. Piocosta, right? How are you doing? You remember our boys. Went to camp aheka together. Of course, tony, how are you? Good, good. Your kid still got that killer crossover dribble? Yeah, I guess so. That's gonna get him a scholarship. So how's anthony? He's moody, you know, for a kid that age, you know. Well, it was nice seeing you, tony. Why don't we get together and cook up some dogs for the boys? Tony i-- I don't even know if these guys are close anymore. Did anthony mention anything to you? I'll have carmela call joan, we'll get together. Linda. That's great. Tony, that's great. I'll see you around. Tony. Yeah.
Oh, my god. Tony. I thought the medication was supposed to help your panic attacks. It does. It's the first one in a while. What does your therapist say? He should increase your dosage. He's got more degrees than a thermometer. Don't worry, I'll take care of it. Does your therapist ask questions about our marriage? I know that personal feelings are hard for you to talk about-- talk. That's all we do is talk. Carm, I'm gonna quit. Did you bring this up with him? Yeah. He knows. I guess. Oh, shit. I forgot to take my fucking prozak this morning. It's up in the bathroom, can you get it? I know with jackie sick you're under tremendous pressure. But I feel if the therapy didn't hurt, it wouldn't be helping. No, you don't understand. That's why you're in therapy because I don't understand. I'm telling you, tony, if you give up now, I'm gonna have to re-evaluate things. What is that? Huh? I got a very sensitive job. I'm not average joe on the block. I got to spell it out for you? It's our marriage, tony. Therapy is too much exposure. Fine! You live with the results then. What's that, a threat? No, tony, it's a rave review. Get your own fucking pills.
How long did the attack last? About thirty-seconds. I was dizzy, out of breath. That's it, though. I never lost consciousness. Anything since? I'm gonna write a scrip for xanax, just for a couple days. It'll get you over these short term stresses. My uncle. He's got me in a box where I gotta do something I don't want to do. Then there's my mother. I pay four grand a month for this place and she acts like I'm an eskimo pushing her out to sea. She's testing. Same as your uncle. Like little kids. There's a good book about this. I'll give you the name. No, I read, I go right out. It's strategies for coping with elder family. Can't fucking spank 'em though. Would it hurt you to let your mother think that she's still in charge? You have children, you know what they're like. You know that sometimes it's important to let them have the illusion of being in control.
Chris, my man. Surprised to see me. I heard they took you for a little ride tour of the meadowlands. Oh, yeah? Heard you had a little B.M. Out there. So, you got my cut? They came and took it. Who? Junior soprano's boys. They said you was out, this was their corner now. You let them do that? I don't argue too well sucking on a smith and wesson. You didn't beep me. Word on the street, you out of commission. Sorry, man. Business. Chris, you know there's no one i'd rather give my ten points to then you. It's alright. It's not your fault. Glad that you say that, man. Sneaky motherfucker! Oooohh, shit. I don't care if they shove a scud missile up your ass. This is my corner. You pay anyone but me, I'm coming back for your thumb. And that didn't happen, what you said. I'll kill you!
If you get in trouble, go for the takedown. Sweep kick and streamroll. Game is over. All you're doing is making me nervous. Do you want a nitro bar? Oh, just shut the fuck up. He's coming. It's the moment of truth. Here. What the hell is that? Just take it. I'll fight you for it. I can't. What do you mean can't? Just take it. Knew you'd chicken out. (Applause) he chickened out, he's scared. Oh, yeah. He's real scared of you. What's that supposed to mean? You won. Yeah, tony, you won.
(T.V. Announcer) one of gangland's youngest alleged leaders died late this afternoon at St. Isaac's hospital. Turn it off. Turn the music off. ... Allegedly one of the state's top mafia figures was first hospitalized last year. Authorities called Aprile the acting boss for a 74-year-old, ercoli "ekley" demeo, currently serving a life sentence in Springfield federal penitentiary. Authorities believe he was made acting boss for the north jersey mafia two years ago. Aprile was 44-years-old. (Male announcer) thank you, heather, for that live report. Goddamnit, I was just there. They told me he wouldn't go today. I'll never forget where I was this day. He was a good man. Let's do a toast. Give me a toast. To a great man. To a great leader. A great friend. To jackie. Buon' anima. T. You hear what happened? Just now. That's not all. I got to make a pickup from yo yo mendez, he says it ain't my corner anymore, it's junior's. Christopher, this ain't the time. They're moving in. I say we go to defcon four. I got to assess this, alright? What are we, politicians? Does this look like the senate to you, t? This is about respect of our thing. Why don't you shut the fuck up? It doesn't concern you! Yes, it is! I represent you out there and I'm tired of putting my tail between my legs. This ain't negotiation time. This is scarface, final scene, fucking bazookas under each arm. Say hello to my little friend. Always with the scenarios. You don't do something, I got to question your leadership. You ungrateful little fuck. Where'd you get the balls to question my leadership? I'm just saying how it is. I oughta rip your fucking head off and finish the job. You're the boss. That's right, I am. And you're lucky a man I loved died today. Here we go, the war of '99. We should go with him. You do what you're told. When you're told. Adios, junior.
Uncle junior. I need to talk to you. I came in heavy like you said, but I don't want to use it. Our friend, jackie, has died. I heard. And we need a leader. We do. I don't want any confusion or misunderstanding. Yes. The sopranos have been waiting a long time to take the reigns. That's why I want it to be you, uncle jun'. This is your decision? It is. You speak for the captains? I can. Come here. You crazy. You had me worried there. What do you think I'm gonna mess with a guy like you? What have you been, pumping iron? Look at you, strong as a bull. Hey, carl parcells, give this guy a tryout. Come here. Just one thing. One thing. You know I can't be perceived to lose faith, right? So... Bloomfield and the paving union. That's my asking price. Congratulations.
Eh, you know the rules. I almost got in a fight today. Fight. Jeremy Piocosta. I take French with his brother. He's such a poser. Who won? No one. He backed out. Phil Leo said, "yeah, he's real scared of you." When I asked what that meant, they all laughed. Duh. What do you mean? Sometimes you're so naive. What do you think dad does for a living? Waste management. You know any other garbage men who live in a house like this? Uncle jackie. Why do we call him uncle when he's not even related? He's in dad's other family. Come here. I'll print it out for you.
(Doorbell) (knocking) hi. Jennifer. I tried calling. Yeah. The phone's off the hook. Come on in. I guess we won't be going to dinner. I'm worried, Jennifer. I think I'm starting to lose it. I was standing in line this morning in the donut shop. A man in a booth looked at me. All of a sudden I started shaking uncontrollably. Lady says, "next", I ran away. Hey. You've been through a very traumatic experience. I hate to admit this, but... I'm afraid to go outside. I-- I got this crazy idea that I'm being followed. And this... Song keeps running through my head. "People are strange", the doors. Where faces look evil when you're alienated. Randall. Dead at 27 in a Paris bathtub. Okay, I think you should go and talk to Mel gelbar. He specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder. You couldn't prescribe something? I'm your date, not your doctor. Yeah, right, yeah. No.
Saw my first dead body when I was about 15, maybe 16. Won't tell you about how he got clipped because it was... Sorry. You okay? I was thinking. I'm-- I guess I live a sheltered existence. How so? Well, I'm in this room for ten hours a day. I guess I'm out of touch with the climate of rage in American society. The-- the casual violence. Your voice is all tight. This week my friend got beat up. By a policeman, no less. Oh, yeah? It was a nightmare. Wow. I mean I don't k now if this cop was crazy or drunk or what. But he was raving, "prime rib, hamburger." It was surreal. Fucking moron. I mean-- sounds like this guy's a fucking moron. My friend's filing suit against the city. But the worst part of it is, is my relationship with him will never be the same. Sorry. Oh, it wasn't your fault. Hey. This is your session. I'm sorry. This is-- hey. Very unprofessional. No, it's alright. You had your wits scared out of you. Is the xanax helping? Fine. No more attacks. But you still have your doubts? About therapy? No, no, no. Give it another chance. Get a lot of good ideas here. Okay. How to cope.
Tell me why this was a smart move. To make junior the big willy. Look at him. He's content. He thinks he's the king of kings. Truth is every decision is made by me. Still worry about the money end. 'Cause that's what you do, you worry. He doesn't know we kicked back the jackie. We're gonna do good. Point is... He's got the title. He's a happy fucking camper. And the house is secure. Only now we got a brand new lightning rod on top to take the hits. Smart. Very smart. Yeah. Now you got Bloomfield and the union chair. Otherwise, you'd fuck me, larry, but you wouldn't respect me in the morning. As long as you guarantee to keep the old fart in line. I still love that man. I'm his favorite nephew. Look at him, over there with my ma. Those people went to world war ii. T, check out the government. They're shooting right to left. Got uncle jun's good side.
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