They're arranging a meeting in Brooklyn. Tessio's ground, where I'll be "safe"
TOM
I always thought it would've been Clemenza, not Tessio...
MICHAEL
It's a smart move -- Tessio was always smarter. But I'm gonna wait -- after the baptism. I've
decided to be Godfather to Connie's baby. And then I'll meet with Don Barzini -- and
Tattaglia -- all of the heads of the Five Families..."
While it appears as though the assassinations were carried out during the actual Baptism. Possibly FFC in his genius showed the assassinations being carried out during the Baptism for dramatic effect. We are shown Michael in one of the holiest situations in Church while switching back and forth with the murders. To add to the drama was the organ music in the background highlights when the murders were actually being done. Brilliant directing for my money. Michael was only following his own advice.
