Wiseguy: Just One Of Those Things
Many many thanks to Cesca and Terri for beta on this one. This story was inspired by a conversation somewhere in the comments on a sportshoes post, which I now can't find again but just stuck in my head, about the Steelgrave and Profitt arcs, and how Vinnie might have reacted differently if things had happened in reverse order.
Also, GIP -- the base is by hafital ( Read more... )
Also, GIP -- the base is by hafital ( Read more... )
And this was, of course, goddamn brilliant.
I *like* Theresa and this family. (Though I feel like I should be repulsed by the attitude towards women - why is Theresa more valued as a baby maker than just as herself, y'know? Somehow, I end up (mostly) forgiving these guys.)
I have some doubts about Vinnie getting in with the Profitts without his Mob history, but enh ::handwave:: (And wow, you managed to write Roger-less Profitt arc.) I adore S. and V.'s immediate connection here, which would have to be stronger for being made in the context with Mel's negotiating tactics.
And then, later, Vinnie outs himself! and it's still True Love. Beautiful.
"You said Steelgrave made a pass and you fielded, you didn't say it was love at first sight."
Hee. Love your Frank, too (he totally knows what the arrangement is.)
I wanted to pull some more quotes but it's getting on to 2am here and I'm getting a little giddy. I think it may be love. Or maybe an inner ear imbalance.
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