Originally posted by Boss_of_bosses:
The scene where Mike was with Moe Green he mentions about the Molinari GFamily protecting Fredo. So in Both the Movie and the Novel Don Molinari was protecting the middle son.
In the film, Sonny tells the Don that "Don Francesco of LA" will protect Fredo while he's learning the hotel business. Later, Michael tells Moe Green that "The Molinari Family on the Coast guaranteed his safety."
