On the serious side of this scene, it truly is one of my favorite scenes in the entire trilogy. Every son has a recollection of a one on one heart to heart with their dad. Whether it is a patio, garden or deck, there is something about sitting outside and talking with elders that just makes them - and us - open up. I love this scene. Vito repeats himself, talks about wine, his garden, family, etc...just like my dad and many of yours. Vito and Michael talk about Michael's future, as well as the Family's future. It reminds me of the birthday scene when Mike asks Tom; "You've talked to my father about my future?" Now we see first hand a conversation with Vito & Michael and Vito's past hopes and plans. The deleted scene at the beginning when Vito and all the boys go see Genco in the hospital should have been left in. Vito has a quick private exchange with Michael and it illustrate's the relationship precisely.