There any any number of ways that Connie could have been handled in GFIII Christina. Yours is one of them. But FFC might have been taking a page from real Mafia life where you have had some Mafia women assume a hands on role. On the other hand, perhaps he simply evolves Connie into the role from Stockholm syndrome to the next psychological step - you not only identify with your captor, but actually see otyhers as a threat to him. So, you actively participate in their defense. overall through, remember, she is a Corleone. The blood is in her veins.