Gotham Memoirs: 2-12 Determination

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After I tell him everything, Mr. Puzo decides to help. However, he is certain that I alone won't be able to shake the power behind Rossi.

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• I'm meeting Mr. Puzo tonight.
• You: It's about time. I should change into something suitable.

• Nino Ricci is here to pick me up.
• After settling me into the back fo the car, he starts up the engine and drives to our destination - Restaurant Vesuvio.

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, we meet again. Please have a seat.

• Mr. Puzo graciously pulls out the chair for me.
• You: Thank you for agreeing to this meeting, Mr. Puzo.

• Vittorio Puzo: Think nothing of it. I made you a promise, after all.

• Vittorio Puzo: Now... Miss Colvin, what do you need my help with?

• You: To be honest, this matter has gotten too complicated. I have no one else to turn to.

• Vittorio Puzo: Tell me about it. I'm all ears.

• You: This is what happened...

• I must let Mr. Puzo understand the dangers of helping me, and I really need a listening ear.
• I spill the whole story to him, taking the chance to sort everything out in my mind.

• You: When I was an intern at the Sun News, I got a chance to play detective at the Metropolitan Hospital.

• You: I learned many newsworthy tidbits about the hospital, and also became acquainted with a female patient named Jessica.

• You: I decided to write an article on Jessica, as I sympathised with her tragic experiences.

• You: However, I was fired by Sun News the day my article was published.

• You: That night, the chief editor invited me to a party hosted by the Newspaper Association.

• You: He had been praising my article before the party.

• You: But halfway through the event, he suddenly told me I was fired. I still have no idea why.

• You: I left the party in a daze, and... that was when I met you.

• You: Do you still remember what happened that day? You said I was being followed.

• Vittorio Puzo: Of course. I remember it clearly.

• You: Not long after, my house got burgled into, and I lost all my notes.

• You: I didn't notice it at the time, but now... I think I'm being targeted.

• You: After that, someone pointed out that everything might be linked to Jessica.

• You: However, when I returned to the hospital, I found that Jessica had already passed away.

• Vittorio Puzo: What explanation did the Metropolitan Hospital give?

• You: They said she passed away from sickness, and even cremated her body after.

• You: As for her belongings, they were taken away by a mysterious man claiming to be her father.

• You: Jessica's father, Walter Taylor, was a police officer who died in the line of duty.

• You: Why would this mysterious man impersonate Jessica's father just to claim her belongings?

• You: There's definitely more to this than meets the eye.

Snuck in at day.

• You: After chasing down some leads, I discovered that he frequents a certain medical product factory.

• You: I sneaked into the factory and finally learned his identity.

• You: His name is Rio Rossi, the union chairman of Wellmer Medical.

• Vittorio Puzo: Rio Rossi?

• You: You know him?

• Vittorio Puzo: Not really. Please go on.

• You: I was deceived by his kind appearance and told him of my intentions without thinking.

• You: I shouldn't have let my guard down.

• You: He told me Jessica's father, Walter Taylor, had had some "dealings" with the Mafia.

• You: That was how he became friends with Mr. Taylor.

• You: He said he took Jessica's personal belongings so she could be buried with her father.

• Vittorio Puzo: Did you believe him?

• You: Of course not. However, I had already put him on his guard.

• You: He let me go, but he was wary and sent someone to tail me.

Snuck in at night.

• You: I sneaked into the factory at night, and happened to witness a... transaction.

• You: Rio Rossi, the union chairman of Wellmer Medical, was one of those present.

• Vittorio Puzo: Rio Rossi?

• You: You know him?

• You: (I saw Nino at the factory too. Don't tell me...)

• Vittorio Puzo: Not really. Please go on.

• You: Rio Rossi's the one who claimed Jessica's belongings.

• You: Moreover, to be involved in such a transaction, he should... he should have ties to the Mafia.

• You: (Yikes! Why did I say that? Isn't this as good as saying I suspect he's involved with the Mafia?)

• I can't help but sneak a glance at Mr. Puzo.
• You: (He doesn't seem interested in exposing me. Didn't Nino tell him? Is that possible?)

• Vittorio Puzo: Please go on.

• You: Ahem. With that, his taking of Jessica's belongings becomes even more suspect.

• You: After that, I was discovered by Rio Rossi. Thank goodness I got away in the end.

• You: Although... that definitely got his guard up, and he's sent someone to tail me.

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin... I take it that the help you want involves dealing with Rossi?

• You: That's right. He realised that I've been investigating him in secret.

• You: But instead of confronting me directly, he targeted my family.

• You: He duped my dad into incurring a huge gambling debt.

• You: And he threatened to kill him if I continued my investigations.

• You: I hope you can help me with this.

• You: Am I asking too much? I-

• Vittorio Puzo: You're overthinking, Miss Colvin. I'll send someone to deal with it.

• You: Really? Thank you so much!

• I thank him profusely, in case he gets second thoughts about this.
• You: Mr. Puzo, if you need any help in the future, I'll be there!

• Vittorio Puzo: That won't be necessary. This is my promise to you. One you deserve.

• You: Uh...

• After that last line, we lapse into an awkward silence.
• I'm grateful when the waiter comes with our appetizer.

• Our appetizer is an Italian dish, prosciutto e melone. Thankfully, the awkward air between us starts to lift.
• We then spend the evening sampling the delectable dishes served.

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, is the food to your liking?

• You: Absolutely! Thank you for your hospitality.

• You: (We're left with dessert...)

• You: (Does Mr. Puzo have anything to say to me?)

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, if I may ask, will you continue your investigations on Rossi?

• You: Hmm... Yes, of course.

• Vittorio Puzo: But if you keep this up, you may be at the receiving end of his threats. Have you thought about this?

• You: To be honest, this did cross my mind.

• You: However, if I were to give up my pursuit for truth because of this, I'd never be able to live with it.

• Vittorio Puzo: Rossi alone may not faze you, but what if there are other powers involved?

• You: I...

• Vittorio Puzo: You're sharp, and should already have an idea of Rossi's dealings. This much I can say-

• Vittorio Puzo: Rossi has deep connections with the Juliano family. I don't think this is something you can handle.

• You: (Mr. Puzo seems determined. How would he know all these?)

• You: (If Rossi really has ties with the Juliano family, things may be even more foul than I thought...)

• You: If so, I have more reason to investigate further.

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, astute people should not put themselves in the line of danger.

• Vittorio Puzo: Besides, even if you do find something, the Juliano family won't be touched.

• Vittorio Puzo: There are collusions with authorities for money. Do you not understand?

• You: Mr. Puzo, thank you for your warning.

• You: It is not my intention to disregard your kind advice. But I've my own values to hold on to.

• You: Dangerous as it is, I wish for all evil doers to be punished justly, no matter what the approach may be.

• You: However, everything starts with uncovering the truth.

• Vittorio Puzo: Since your mind is made, I've nothing else to say.

• After leaving those words, Mr. Puzo falls silent. I can't tell if he's deep in thought, or if he's simply given up on convincing me.
• Our meal ends in silence.

• For some reason, Mr. Puzo does not get Nino to send me home. He takes the wheel instead.
• I catch the crooked grin Nino flashes at me right before I get into the car. Uh-oh, he must be getting some wrong ideas.
• A familiar silence fills the car along the way. Even when we reach my house, Mr. Puzo remains quiet.

• You: Mr. Puzo, thank you for the meal tonight. Goodbye.

• Vittorio Puzo: A moment, please.

• You: Yes?

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, we've already crossed paths a few times. Do you have any guesses who I am?

• You: Uh, why would you suddenly ask this?

• Vittorio Puzo: You don't have to think too deeply on this. I just want to hear your true thoughts.

• You: After the incident at Daisy's premiere, I figured that you... must have some connections to the Mafia.

• Vittorio Puzo: Since you've already made these assumptions, why would you still ask me for help?

• Although encounters with Mr. Puzo were few and far between, he always appeared at crucial moments, and saved me from my predicament.
• The enigmatic strength, and the resolve in his eyes when he promised me... these made me seek his help.
• You: You strike me as a dependable and trustworthy man. Who you are, doesn't matter to me.

• Vittorio Puzo: Miss Colvin, are you really going to continue investigations on Rossi?

• You: Of course. I'll never back down on this.

• Vittorio Puzo: If you've really made up your mind, contact me again three days later.

• You: Why three days later?

• Vittorio Puzo: You'll know then.

• Vittorio Puzo: Sweet dreams, Miss Colvin.

• Mr. Puzo drives away in his car.
• I stay at the doorway, my eyes following the black car in a daze until it finally disappears out of sight.