Originally posted by Turnbull:
...The tipoff, IMO, is Tom's reply: He says, "Why do you hurt me, Michael-- I've always been loyal to you" [emphasis added]. Notice that he didn't say, "That was a hell of a hurtful thing to say to your brother. Not so long ago, after the Tahoe shooting, you said you loved and admired me as your brother." Tom acknowledged in his reply, that his relationship with Michael was business--and that loyalty, not brotherhood, was both the danger and the issue.
True, but Tom would have never made that brought up that 'brother' comment anyway. He was already embarrassed that this discussion was taking place right in front of Rocco & Neri. He would never have gotten that personal with Mike with them in the room. But yes, this was strictly a BUSINESS discussion.
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