Don't forget that Tom was the one who Vito showed parental compassion to when Tom told Vito that sonny was dead.
I just watched the movie for the 800 billion and 53rd time last night. I notice that Tom seems to always be the one to give the bad news.
1) Senator Cauley not making it to the wedding 2) Luca Brasi wants to say thanks 3) Michael killed Sollozzo and had to leave America 4) Sonny got shot at the causeway (and then later) 5) Kay "lost" the baby
