All Due Respect…
Getting close to number one
The Random word of the day is Assistant
The Boss, Salvatore ‘Sal’ Marino needs a new assistant.
“Not just muscle anymore, it’s about brains, loyalty….discretion,” he muses.
Vinnie replies “I’ve been thinking about Joey Galliano. Kid’s got a head for numbers, knows how to listen and doesn’t talk more than he has to.”
“Kid’ll be a target too. Can he handle the pressure?”
“Yeah. Let me set up a meeting.”
Joey arrives, wire hidden. Sits as cool as ice with Sal. Playing it slick, he spins yarns the family buys wholesale.
He’s impressive. He’s hired.
‘A Fed as an assistant’ laugh Joey’s handlers — ‘Just what Sal ordered, huh?’
This story was inspired by the late and great James Gandolfini.
Today’s Drabble Random Word is Assistant — A Drabble is a work of fiction that is exactly 100 words. No More. No Less.
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