At the meeting with Ritchie and Jackie Jr., Tony says something like what can I say your brother didn't focus on sanitation. This along with having Jackie's old social club leads me to believe thing were setup for Ritchie. when he got out. Tony gives him $50,000 to put on the street and a party where guys line up and pay him tribute.Everything I've ever read says he is capo of the Aprile crew. But crews in the show and real life are miles apart.

Ritchie came out of prison golden, he just didn't like that his kid brother's best friend was now his boss. People got to understand the mafia theme was just part of the show but its the only part folks like us focus on.

One of the best lines in the whole show imo came from Ritchie, if you can do anything for me let me know.