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Tino Zapatti.

- You want to know why I handled it.

- Exactly.

Because sometimes we get overloaded.

And you take on the extras?

The extra-specials.

Such as Zapatti family members?

Something like that.

- Mr. Deputy Mayor...

- "Kevin" is good enough.

Any case that comes here

that looks like it's connected...

...I take a special interest in.

- Why's that?

- To avoid making mistakes.

You sure made one on this.

I blew one, okay?

I don't mind admitting it.

But let me tell you something.

I'd rather blow one in 100...

...than send 10 men away on

mandatories who don't deserve them.

You sound like an enlightened man.

And you sound like

you're f***ing with me.

You have anything to add, Abe?

It's okay. You're doing fine.

Everyone wants to know

how these things happen.

How long have you been on this job?

Three years.

Look, these things happen...

...because we are awash here.

In criminals,

in half-baked social workers...

...in a city that doesn't function,

in a world...

...that doesn't know

right from wrong.

- Mr. Schwartz?

- Larry.

I owe you an apology.

No apologies.

I came in here

with a big head of steam.

It was inappropriate.

Look, it takes more than...

...three years to get up to speed

in this department.

Only one man would've made

a good probation officer. Kafka.

And he wasn't available.

Thank you, Larry.

Call me if something

opens up in the big building.

You know, keep me in mind.

He'll be right with you.

South Brooklyn Democratic Club.

I don't think it makes

any difference whatsoever.

Have your son stop by.

I'll be happy to

take care of it.

Gussie, come on in.

Hello, Mr. Anselmo.

Thank you so much...

...for seeing me.

- You look beautiful.

- Thanks a lot.

- Let me get that.

It's my pleasure.

So how can I help you?

- They're gonna throw me out.

- Who?

- Morty Brill.

- No one'll throw you out.

He says I'm underoccupied.

Can I help it if my daughter moves out?

Isn't she entitled to a life of her own?

Of course. How is Helene?

- Still working at the navy yard?

- Thanks to you.

So what can you do for me,

Mr. Anselmo?

Well, it's simple.

See that Mr. Brill

obeys the law.

You're grandfathered in over there.

If he says you're not, call me.

A landlord like Morty Brill

looks for ways around rent control.

How would he understand a law meant for

working stiffs like you and me?

Thanks, Mr. Anselmo.

Thanks a lot.

Mr. Schwartz is right outside.

Thanks, Clara.

- I'm sorry.

- Would you come speak to my club?

Which club?

Terrible Tiles Mahjong Club.

How many Tiles belong?

You got it, sweetheart.

- Just tell me when.

- Fantastic!

You'll come for dinner before?

- I'll make a brisket.

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