My take, for what it is worth!
“Michael was frantic to get Fredo on that plane out of Cuba†because Fredo was still Michael's brother and wanted Fredo safely out of Havana “looking out for his brother's welfareâ€
Yeah, right...Michael had just learned that Fredo had betrayed him, nearly resulting in his and Kay's being killed...and he's looking out for his brother's welfare.
No wonder the Pope gave him a Knighthood.
Michael still offered Fredo safe passage home even
after having “just learned that Fredo had betrayed him, nearly resulting in his and Kay's being killedâ€
ie: didn't stop Michael still “looking out for his brother's welfare†because Fredo was still Michael's brother
No wonder the Pope gave him a Knighthood
He could have had Fredo snatched off the street and brought to him immediately
There was no need to as Fredo was safely back home which is exactly what Michael was trying to do....Mission accomplished!
If you mean Fredo “brought†to the Desert Inn – Why?
At
that stage Fredo's betrayal was not out in the 'open' If Tom suspected / knew anything, Tom wasn't letting on....
If Michael wanted to find out whether “Rocco? Neri? was in the conspiracy†Michael having Fredo “brought†over to the Desert Inn where Neri and Rocco were already there - is showing his hand?
That is, among others -
1. telling others what Michael is thinking
2. not having “Rocco? Neri? relaxed and confident
Besides I believe it would achieve little or nothing or worse! if Neri had conspired, Neri could kill Michael, Tom and Rocco or vice versa Then take over!
