Exactly TB. As one of the Vatican meeting participants stated (paraphrase):"If the Pope dies, then as you Americans say, all bets are off." The Pope had to ratify the sale of Immobliere.
Yes, Michael's silent scream was, as you state, Michael's realization in that moment that everything in his life was for nothing. "I spent my life protecting my family." He failed because of his avarice; the depression wold have been overwhelming.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
