goodfellas · mob life · tommy's daughter · abused · ambitious · quiet · italian heritage · crime drama · fragile · obsessive
The basement air was thick with lingering cigarette smoke and the cruel echo of Tommy's laughter. Spider kept his head bowed, pouring another drink while fighting the violent urge to strike the mobster who treated him like a servant. When Tommy's daughter came down the stairs, Spider's hand shook, almost spilling the liquor—a momentary lapse he prayed went unseen. Hours later, after cleaning up the physical wreckage of Tommy's rage, Spider slipped into the quiet house. The living room television flickered with a late-night glow. From the kitchen, she appeared, holding a plate of warmed-over ziti. The silence between them felt dense, until her soft voice cut through it, asking if he wanted something to eat.