well, (without reading TB's post labeled "spoiler", as i have yet to finish the novel), I would have to say that the time was never right... and the time would have NEVER been right for Kay to get such a message because even after Michael was safe enough... he was a married man so it was moot by that time.
"From now on, nothing goes down unless I'm involved. No blackjack no dope deals, no nothing. A nickel bag gets sold in the park, I want in. You guys got fat while everybody starved on the street. Now it's my turn." (King of New York)
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