I reckon Tom always knew he was not regarded as a
real son, a
real brother,
really “family” he is not Corleone blood
Carlo, a Sicilian marries into it -- treated like an outcast!
If Tom had been approached and Tom not a wartime consiglieri -- believing it was a genuine offer! and took it to Michael - Then what happens?!
He knew this Barzini meeting was coming. He said he thought it would've been Clemenza, not Tessio...
How he knew when he was out and was kept totally in the dark!
He was not present at the new Don Corleone hand kissing, by Clemenza and Rocco.
Interesting Neri didn't kiss Just shut the door in Kay's face
Also from the flashback Tom says; "Pop had to pull a lot of strings to get your deferment".
True Then goes on "your father has big plans for you."
