Part 43

You witness a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (an in-game cinematic) where Salieri presides over a meeting in his office at Salieri's Bar with Tommy, the wounded man Tommy rescued, Sam, and Frank.

Salieri asks Tommy his name, and upon hearing "Thomas Angelo," offers him a chance, stating, "I like new faces. We're one big family here."

The game then provides details about the American Mafia families, noting they are an Italian-American criminal society, also known as Cosa Nostra or La Cosa Nostra, and an offshoot of the Sicilian Mafia.

It's mentioned that the Italian-American Mafia emerged in the late 19th century and has roots in the Sicilian Mafia, with Neapolitan, Calabrian, and other Italian criminal groups merging to create the modern pan-Italian Mafia in North America.

The text highlights the five main New York City Mafia families: Gambino, Lucchese, Genovese, Bonanno, and Colombo, and their influence across various U.S. cities.

Salieri introduces Tommy to Frank, his "right hand" who handles the legal side of their business, and Luigi, who works behind the bar.

Salieri mentions that Paulie will introduce Tommy to Vincenzo and Ralph.

The game explains the chain of command within Salieri's organization, referencing Wikipedia's definitions of a crime boss (or "capo famiglia"), underboss (second-in-command), and consigliere (advisor or "right-hand man").

The consigliere is described as the third-ranked person in the hierarchy, forming a three-man ruling panel or "Administration" with the boss and underboss.

Salieri outlines some rules: "Don't cross paths with the cops. They're on our payroll."