Packie was not thinking straight when he told Pinky what he did that night, because Torrez was killed in a riot two and a half years ago when she was stabbed in the neck by a rival in Prison. There went that lead down the drain. Tony was already stressed out because of his dreams, he didn't need this. He got out of his suit at home and put on his regular clothes. He almost forgot he was getting drinks later with Laurent, Nick, and Melody. Karen asked where he was going, and he told her that him and the guys were going drinking with Melody tagging, so Karen wanted to join. Tony allowed her to come along and they met up with the others at the place they always went to, the old bar in Hove Beach. Nick and Melody had taken a taxi since their car was still getting repaired. One of Nick's fight club rivals had trashed it and Nick put him in the hospital for 2 weeks. Laurent showed up late but in style. He had showed his friends his new car, a maroon Ubermacht Oracle. A beautiful four door Sedan with great gas mileage.
Everyone busted out their Drivers Licenses, since they still looked pretty young, and got ready for a night of fun and drinking. Drinks were on Nick the entire time, as he had won a major serious fight in the ring and was living it up. His muscles were sore but he kept knocking down drink after drink. None of them remembered anything from that night when they all woke up at Nick's house later. The place was a mess, and everyone was hung over as fuck, but they all helped clean up the house and left. Nick didn't feel good inside, but his muscles weren't so sore now. He turned on the TV and checked the news, The unattractive broadcaster began her report
"Career Criminal Patrick McReary was found dead in the North Holland area. He was stabbed several times and killed with a gunshot wound to the chest. McReary was 32 years old, and the youngest of his family. LCPD Detectives are working on the case as we speak" That last part wasn't true, as Tony wasn't even across the Algonquin bridge. The reporter went on. "It is also reported that the suspect is a man know as 'Kurt' with no known last name available. He has recently escaped the Asylum he was placed in several years ago due to being in a catatonic state. If you see him, do NOT approach him...He is known for being extremely violent. Instead, call the police right away and keep your distance."
The TV station showed a photo of what he looked like now. Karen had been listening to the news live on her phone in the car, on their way home. Overhearing while driving, Tony knew in his guts that the Kurt the news report was about was none other than Kurt Fonzerelli, the son of former crime boss Vincent Fonzerelli. He was disappointed that the Asylum guards fucked up, but he wasn't surprised that Kurt would try to escape. Karen felt bad for Kurt when she saw his picture, and she showed Tony the pathetic state he was in. Kurt looked terrible. His neck length peach colored hair was all messed up, and it looked like he either ate his own hair or ripped it off. No longer was he that weird kid with the weak stubble, he was now the lunatic with the strong beard. Tony sorta felt bad for Kurt, after remembering what he did to that kid. He had beat him constantly, and made him a laughing stock. All for what, some bullshit grade school shit? Selling school uniforms for profit. Tony started to hate his school days more and more each time he looked back at them, and the things he did to survive. After he had saved Karen, Omar came back for a few years to haunt him in his dreams. He finally got him out of his head for good when he left Bullworth for a life worth living in Liberty City.
He dropped off Karen and decided it was time to visit someone. Just maybe, he could snap Kurt back into reality with the help of someone. He knew where to look. He pulled out of the driveway and headed to North Holland. If anyone knew the streets there well, it was Nick. He was sure Nick knew who was who. He arrived and the guard in the lobby told him Nick was home, as he was used to Tony visiting. Tony arrived at Nick's room, and Nick asked him if he knew what had happened. Tony told him he knew both things that had broadcast on the news, he needed to talk about the second one. Nick was sure that was why Tony was here. Tony asked about the Pimps around here, and Nick had the answers.
"One Pimp runs the bitches here, in fact, he went to school with us. That greaser, what was his name? The one I made drink my piss?" Nick said, trying to remember
"Ricky. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you." Tony said
"Right, Ricky. We got over that and talk sometimes. What do you need from him exactly?" Nick asked.
"Pinky is one of his girls, I need to talk to her. I doubt you know where she is, but I know he does. Where do I find him ?." Tony explained
"Ricky hates giving out locations of his girls, but I'm sure he'll play ball if I tag along." Nick said
"Lets do it then" Tony said back to Nick
"Why do you need Pinky? Don't tell me you want to cheat on Karen"
"Fuck you, I really feel bad for that lunatic Kurt. Maybe, just maybe if he sees her, he might snap back to reality." Tony replied
As Nick and Tony walked outside to find Ricky, Melody pulled up in their restored SUV. A yellow Mammoth Patriot. A badass SUV, it was a gas guzzler but had 2 tanks and both were huge. Nick flashed a big smile and he and Melody kissed. Melody was confused to see Nick and Tony walking when Nick had his prized SUV back, but Nick wanted the reunion drive to be a long enjoyable one. Ricky's apartment was 3 blocks away. Melody rolled her eyes and walked in the lobby to go to the penthouse.
Arriving at Ricky's building, Nick led Tony to Ricky's door and found it locked. He knew what to do. He knocked on the door in a special code...1-9-6-9. Ricky peeked through the small hole in the door and let them in. He stopped and ask for Tony to identify himself, and he did. One could imagine smoke coming out of Ricky's head trying to remember Tony. He let them both in and Nick asked the question. "Where's Pinky staying at ?"
"You know I can't tell you that, Nick." Ricky protested.
"You wanna drink piss again Ricky? I'll piss in your wounds too when I'm done with you" Nick said with a threatening tone. Nick had put the fear of god into Ricky real easy, he gave out the address, which was several more blocks down. They left and Ricky slammed the door shut. Tony called Laurent, and in turn found out about Constantinos. Tony was surprised, but he had no time for that. He told Laurent that if he captured Kurt, to bring him to the auto shop in North Holland. Pinky's apartment was in the building next to it. Tony went inside Pinky's building to talk to her while Nick stood watch outside. Tony found Pinky with a sad look on her face. He could tell she had found out about Kurt and saw what he now looked like.
"Pinky, I know what will cheer you up." Tony said.
"I don't wanna fuck you, I don't wanna fuck anyone anymore. It's all my fault this happened to Kurt." Pinky said in-between sobs.
"That's not what I'm here for Pinky. Look, Kurt's gone over the deep end long ago, but I know you can fix him. I have my friends on the lookout now. We'll find him, and bring him here. You're the only one who can fix him, I know you can." Tony said, trying to cheer Pinky up and motivate her.
"Just get out of my house, and don't talk to me until you find him", Pinky said morosely.
Tony left then. Outside, he told Nick what had transpired. As he finished, Tony suddenly got a text from Jimmy.
"I think I found the crazy motherfucker you're looking for, Laurent told me about him. I'm across the bridge from Bohan, be there in a few", the message read. Tony texted back their location.
"Well fuck me, Jimmy found that son of a bitch !", Tony said in a surprised voice.
"Good going for him, I'm sure he'll get a medal", Nick said sarcastically.
They talked for awhile about what might happen. Eventually, Jimmy pulled up in his shitty car, and he pulled out a tied and gagged Kurt.
"This better be worth it Tony, I went through hell with this prick." Jimmy said as he knocked out Kurt and took out the gag. He left the ropes on and they carried him up to Pinky's room.
"One lunatic, to go." Jimmy said as he sat Kurt down on a chair and walked out, leaving a dumbstruck Pinky speechless. Tony just Nodded to Pinky and said, "See if you can help him", and then left himself.
"Thanks Jimmy, I owe you a round of drinks." Tony said as they reached Jimmy's car.
"I'll remember that" Jimmy said back.
There was some laughter at that as Jimmy got back in his car and drove off. Nick and Tony walked back to Nick's place and they chatted for a while. Tony got a text from Karen saying "I need you home now, ASAP." Tony rushed out the door and into his car and made it home in record time for following the rules of the road.
Karen had found Packie's gun that he got from Pinky. "Tony, what the fuck is going on here? Why do you have a gun that's not yours, that's LOADED? Are you running some side operation for extra money?"
Tony took the gun from Karen's hand and began to explain. "That's evidence, for my current case...The victim was a big time criminal and this was his gun he gave to his favorite hooker for her to stash on his last visit."
"Oh so you're visiting hookers now?" Karen said angrily.
"It was my only lead at the time, and it got me good information on his death. He knew something was gonna happen, he probably thought the police would take him down for good, but he knew he was in trouble with some gangsters." Tony went on and on and finally Karen understood. It was part of the job. She apologized, and then Tony apologized for not keeping her informed on his cases like he normally did. He had a habit of bringing evidence home to examine. They walked inside and Karen prepared a nice dinner with some wine. They enjoyed themselves and went they went to the bedroom, where they locked into a deep kiss and fell on the bed.