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He starts walking away but pauses. “I know you'll do whatever it takes to protect the girl...that's a given. Therefore, my advice is to take care of those people you call your friends yourself...before the 30 days are up—because something tells me John Travine won't be very humane when he kills them. At least you can spare them and make it quick and painless.”
I'm glad my back is turned because I'm sure he would love to see the way the color is draining from my face and the pain I can't hide with those words.
He opens the door but I can still feel his eyes burning a hole into my back. “Your father had a weak spot, Ricardo...and it ended up getting him killed. I'm giving you the chance to learn from his mistakes and not walk down the same path he did...I suggest you take it. Make us proud, because those people you insist on caring for will never accept what you truly are, son. They'll never accept that even though your heart may consider them your family...your soul belongs to the DeLuca's. And in the end...we always win.”