Tommy takes Paulie to the ER.
Well, I'm actually going to make him go to the underground doc they usually have.
Morello's men attacked Don Salieri and his men today. They were at Pepe's restraunt for lunch, and they attacked. Paulie and Tommy escorted The Don to a safe spot, and just as Paulie turned around, a bullet lodged itself into his stomach, and he grips where he was hit, crumbling to the floor, trying to scoot away so he wouldn't be shot again ir killed. Tommy ran over quickly, tearing up. "Jesus Paulie! Are you alright?" He asks rhetorically, pressing against the wound.
Paulie moved his hand and looked at it, and he widened his eyes, tearing up. "Thats a lot of blood, T-Tommy..." he whimpers softly. Tommy sighs softly and looks at The Don. "Get him to the car, Tommy. I'll follow you and go with you." The Don says, and Tommy nods, scooping Paulie up, walking woth him to the car, killing any enemy in sight. "Don't worry, Paulie. We're gonna get you to the doc and everythin'll be alright, I promise." He says softly as they got to the car. He helps Paulie into the back and opens the door for The Don. Tommy jumps over the door into the driver seat and starts the engine, driving off after The Don got in.
Tommy drove quickly, but he also took backroads and made sure to try not to hit potholes or bumps in the road. "Paulie, just look in the mirror, keep your eyes on me." Tommt said, looking at him. Paulie nods and keeps his eyes on him, trying not to pass out.
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When they got to the doctor's house, The Don ran up and knocked on the door while Tommy helped Paulie out if the car. "T-Tommy, I'm tired..." he says softly, and Tommy nods, gently scooping Paulie up bridal style, careying him to the door. The doc let them into the house and led them to a room. Tommy sets Paulie down and looks at The Don. "Look Boss, you should probably head back to the bar. The doc's already got me breathin' down his neck. He doesn't need both of us doin' it." Tommy says softly, and The Don nods. "Alright Tommy. Make sure Paulie gets out of this alive..." Tommy nods, and The Don pats his shoulder, walking out.
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Paulie woke up many hours later and groggily looks around, gently squeezing whatever was in his hand. He looks over and sees Tommy jolt awake quickly. "Paulie! Thank God you're alright..." he says softly, and Paulie chuckles tiredly. "Yeah, you're ri—" Paulie gets cut off by Tommy gently leaning over and kissing him gently. Paulie reaches his hand up and gently cups Tommy's cheek, kissing him back. After a moment, Tommy pulls away and Paulie smiles softly. "I love you, Paulie." He says softly. Paulie smiles warmly. "I love you too, Tommy."
