A Time for Ambition

Dearest Auntie,
 
 
I apologize that our correspondence has suffered as of late, as you can imagine I have been occupied with our recent mergers in Chicago. Despite an ever growing list of issues, most of which are not related to our business interests, I believe I can take this time to update you on the situation. The family it seems has started to move in to the city. I recently ran into a couple of Puttanesca cousins in the neighborhood. It would seem they are again working with our cousins in the Giovanni. I met with Nina, she was lovely. I'm told you had spoken with her recently yourself. I'd be very interested to hear the contents of that conversation. It would have also been nice to have known they were coming to the city. They were slow to show the expected respect to representative Quinn but I believe we have come to an accord and family stability will be maintained. I am, however, concerned that this may not be the last wrinkle caused by new arrivals. I believe the answer to these concerns is to proceed immediately in furthering our own ambitions.
 
The time is right. Our dealings in Chicago have not only proven profitable but they have provided the family a niche that will make us indispensable to our peers. We have a close working relationship with representative Quinn and connections to Mr. Jackson as well as his Chief Enforcement Officer. The family must acknowledge that we are entering a new era and a new era requires new leadership. I understand our interests exist beyond the scope of what happens in Chicago, and when we began this endeavor it was a simple matter of opening a new market but I think it has become clear that the next chapter of the Dunsirn family will be written in Chicago. I have full faith in Ms. Quinn's ability to lead the family but they are a newly appointed and untested leader and that makes them vulnerable. The support of the head of a family, someone who can wield status with the clan within and outside of Chicago will no doubt be invaluable in cementing their position....especially if that person should have a hand on the family's purse strings. I will also have need of the resources such a position can provide, especially in matters of security for our interests and troubleshooters that are on call to clean up whatever unexpected messes arise. As you know, my stay in Chicago has thus far largely been on the good graces of our connection to the Giovanni family. With the re-structuring of their operation and with new leadership in place I can no longer depend on this relationship. If the Dunsirn are to raise their position in the family and to be recognized as a worthy contributor on our own we cannot accept a situation where we are dependent on the Giovanni. We're not the fucking Puttanesca.
 
I do believe, however, that I will be poaching the driver they assigned me. He's proven discrete, loyal to family and skilled. I will be sure that in his new contract there is little room for conflicts of interest or uncertain loyalties.
 
With the utmost love and confidence in our future endeavors,
 
Your Nephew.
 
P.S. Filming has completed on our Frank Capone movie. I trust I will see you for the premiere?