11/15/2024 Kick Recap - "Hopes, Dreams, & Betrayal"

Still concerned about the Manor war, Lang stops by the armoury and the hospital to get geared up for the day. He calls Luciano for the day, Teddy got shot by John Joyce from the Manor at Sanitation this morning. Lang asks if they can meet up to chat before all the meetings for the day start, so they head to the docks to chat. Lang and Luciano joke about taking vacation since Harry and Arush are not around, Lang gets another call for some car parts in Paleto so they head up and pay for them (105k).

Lang and Luciano meet with Clark on the beaches nearby. Clark recaps them on the Teddy shooting and they agree that the Manor is still disrespectful. Lang clarifies what he wants to say during the meetings later, and mentions his interest in hearing the numbers. Lang suggests his new cargo boat plan and yells at Luciano for not listening. They head back into the city to prepare for the day ahead, Luciano and Clark tell Lang about how one of their money run vehicles was parked at a wedding. They remember they have money deposited at a bunch of the clubs for cleaning. Nino calls to meet about the weed dispensary bidding, Lang will call back later. They arrive in Cypress and Lang puts away his collection of car parts.

Crew Meeting

Cypress crew meets in the warehouse. Gigi begins by highlighting top earners, reminding everyone that War is on and money may not be cleaned in time for kickbacks. No more hanging out in the new warehouses, and she announces that the Stables will be revealed next week. Lang is unsure why they are announcing it and texts Luciano. Sakura is holding a ton of races, if people want to join they're allowed. Larry speaks about the Lucky Plucker event later, and thanks everyone in the crew for the support so far. Larry them rambles about cops breaching 24/7s if you don't have a hostage, and that he has heard through city council meetings that the Marshalls are nearly powerless. Lang speaks next and gives everyone two warnings: do not min-max jobs for a better profit, and no more speaking about what role people deserve and how they feel about promotions. Lang tells them that they have killed people for less, and he will not hesitate to kill more people going forward that cross these lines. Lastly, Luciano reminds everyone about their inventory, the gun management, and warns everyone about Manor continuing the war. Lang reminds everyone to be at the event before yelling for everyone to leave.

Sophia pulls Lang aside to remind him about her submitting the bid for the dispensary, they will reimburse her for the bid amount. She tells Lang about Wyatt losing a million dollars after his best employee embezzled it. Lang recommends she works with Wyatt if she's ever bored, she has a talent for it.

Captain Meeting

Lang and Luciano meet with Gigi, Clark, Teddy, Vito, and Sakura. Gigi discusses potential changes to money cleaning and giving the captains an amount to clean a week. Teddy isn't interested in managing money again, Lang and Luciano offer to revisit the idea. Sakura asks if they're taxing members who don't take their kickback, they're not interested. Sakura asks them if she should push more racing to Cypress, they're down to have people involved if it helps gather BET.

Lang and Luciano meet with Gigi to discuss the money cleaning, Lang offers for them to take responsibility of it, Gigi will pester them about getting things done on time. Gigi asks about Jaycn owning her moonshine house, Luciano offers another clean person he has access to who isn't in the city much, but can be around when they need it. Lang is interested, so they'll revisit it when said person is around. Lang takes a call from another person selling car parts. Luciano says he spoke to Ste yesterday and extended the ceasefire to today, they seemed to be mouthy about it. Luciano agrees that the deals they proposed rubbed him the wrong way, so he's down to continue if need be.

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Lang crashes and ejects on the side of the highway arguing with voices in his head, Luciano calls Clark to help them, but Clark isn't around. Beau arrives with a repair kit, Luciano gets Lang in the car and they try to get patched up at the Paleto hospital. Unfortunately, nobody is working there, so they head back into the city to get back on their feet before returning north for the event.

Lucky Plunder Event

Lang arrives at Fort Zancudo and heads inside. Larry and Bubbles give Lang his complimentary meals and he heads to the corner to eat in solitude. Lang pesters Officer McNulty for bothering him while he eats, McNulty asks Lang to shoot him and not his car because of the costs. Lang jokes about being arrested at the event, McNulty claims that he's off-duty to enjoy the experience. Queenie tries to speak to Lang while he's in his head, offering sympathies for his stress during jobs and being old. Lang thanks her and wishes her well, too. Ilya asks if Lang wants any food, but he just wants to eat in peace. Lang steps outside and tries to help advertise for more people to show up, disappointed in the total amount of guests. Bubbles comes out and brags that the game Andi made is nearly impossible to win, Lang is happy to continue scamming people. Lang works his way through the Lemon List calling every number he can to advertise for the event. Nino meets with Lang and Luciano to discuss the dispensary bidding. Nino tells them that a Doctor and a Judge both are pushing the bids up to 1.5m. He shares that he has 230m in the state account to give away for events and stuff, reminding them they can embezzle it out correctly. Lang wants to talk to his accountant and push the bid higher to match or beat the number they were told, Nino will be around for it. Lang and Luciano discuss the risk of everything, Luciano pushes for them to make this clean business work. Zeek pulls Lang and Luciano aside to ask if he should be guarding the event, Lang wants his focus on hearing the whispers of Cypress. Sophia and Gigi call to discuss how much money they have and what they'll be able to raise the bid to. Lang thinks they'll raise the bid to 2m maximum, and if they need to clean more money he'll be sure to get it done.

Lang and Luciano leave, Lang brags about how good his car actually is, and then immediately ejects on a wet road. Luciano takes him back to the hospital, and then they go meet someone to tell Lang more car parts. Liya calls confused about the bidding, Lang backseats Luciano on a long call with Manor about the war, and Lang gets a boat and parks it up by the Cypress docks. Windsong calls Lang back for calling during the Lucky Plucker event, Lang asks for a tarot card reading so they head to Paleto to meet her.

Tarot Card Reading (VOD 3:30)

Lang tries to encourage Luciano to have positive energy for the experience. Windsong shows them her menu, Lang wants the full package for both of them. They start with their zodiac signs: Lang is a Leo, Luciano is an Aquarius. Lang can be bossy and intolerant, but he is very loving and loyal. Lang's birthstone is a peridot, she doesn't have any in stock. Luciano asks if she has any ARs, she doesn't but might know a guy. Luciano can be friendly, inventive, independent, but he can also be unpredictable and detached. Luciano's birthstone is an amethyst, Lang notes that he left is wife, and Luciano remembers that was Eve's favourite stone. Luciano was born Feb 16th, but doesn't remember the year (his ID shows 1996). Luciano's life cap number is 7, Windsong notes that he is a truth seeker, spiritual, and can be withdrawn and moody sometimes. Lang was born August 7th 1982, his life cap number is 8. He's an entrepreneur, successful, and goal-oriented, but can be egotistical and a work-aholic. Luciano's first card is The Star, Windsong explains that hopes and dreams are the basis for his reading.

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His obstacle card is The Magician, and warns of distractions that are delaying him from satisfying his spiritual health. Luciano's sub-conscious mind is the Wheel of Fortune, which notes of a transition period filled with new opportunities. His past is the 8 of Wands upside down, Windsong describes that something slowed him down so he acts more rashly to catch up. Luciano's conscious mind is The Empressupside down. He notes that it looks like his ex-wife on the card, Windsong asks if it's Carmella, and Lang thinks it's even MORE coincidental that she would say that. This card means that he's out of touch with his feminine energy, which makes him out of touch with nature and lacks creativity. Luciano's future card is The World upside down, she describes that he has greater purpose beyond his current goals. Luciano's current card is Judgement upside down, which means he's taking too much time to let opportunities slip past him. Luciano's environment card is The Hangman upside down, which means the people around him are not thinking for themselves and that they seem closed minded. Luciano's fear card is (three swords blue heart unnamed) upside down, which means he's putting on a performance to hide how he's feeling on the inside. Luciano's outcome card is the 3 of Wands, which means the plans are already there, he just needs to act upon them. Luciano is speechless with how accurate the reading was, Lang claims he does this once a year to be reminded of what the spirits want from him. Before Windsong begins Lang's reading, she clarifies that it's actually him. They joke about doing sanitation together a long time ago, and she notes that she has a card with him on it labeled "The Emperor".

Lang's first card is The Star upside down, which is the opposite of what Luciano got. It means that Lang's faith is being tested, his dreams and hopes are lacking, he needs to seek inspiration. Lang's obstacle card is the Queen of Wands, which means his social skills are lacking and his connections aren't helping. Lang and Luciano joke about Lang's need for alliances going forward. Lang's subconscious card is The Devil upside down, which means he's exercising self control and avoiding desires. His past card is the 9 Pentacles, Lang freaks out because the card image has a falcon, unsure if it's a rooster. It means that he was weathly, successful, and self-sufficient. His conscious card is the King of Pentacles declaring him disciplined, and uses his worth to support others under his leadership. His future card is the 9 of Cups, which means he's going to be satisfied with his future. His current card is the King of Cups upside down, which normally means he's a good leader and father figure, but he is displaying uncharacteristic emotions that question his ability to lead. Lang's environment card is the 8 of Pentacles upside down, which means that the people around him are talented and skillful, but they're no match for an outside event that they keep failing. Lang's fear card is the 10 of Swords, which means he fears being backstabbed and betrayed. Lang's outcome card is the 6 of Pentacles upside down, which means that his assistance is going to be prevented, or that he's taking care of himself first before others. They thank her for the readings, Windsong offers them the rings to take now, but the necklaces need to be made. The total price is 28k, Lang will transfer it over. She reminds them to charge their rings under the full moon since it's stronger.

Lang and Luciano are eager to kill more people, Lang thinks he's not being taken seriously. They stop by the clothing store to get changed, Lang goes shirtless. Larry calls to thank Lang for all that he's done, Lang asks why he's sad, but Larry has been awake for too long. Lang brags to Larry about how he got stirred up from the reading, Larry asks if he's in the future, Martin told Larry he's a diversity hire.

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Lang calls Clark back, Clark wants to meet, but Lang gets pulled over by Officer McNulty for speeding on the highway. McNulty tells Lang he has an active warrant and asks him to step out the car, Lang speeds off. Luciano calls Clark to gather 4 people and help them with the chase. Lang drives in twists through the city as he stalls for the rest of the group, Clark and Ilya try to block the cops, Zeek and Martin join to help block, Lang escapes the cops by the golf course. Lang drives all the way back to the Grime docks, Luciano compliments the car. Lang calls Clark to the docks to have that conversation, Clark is bringing Martin who is involved. Lang jokes with Luciano about if Martin or Clark are one of the backstabbers.

Clark and Martin arrive, Martin requests that the Dons don't act upon the punishment until after CJ does, to allow her the time to enforce. Zahn and Ricky were hanging out with the traitors, the traitors needed a hostage, so they let CJ be taken. Zahn and Ricky don't communicate, it gets awkward and she refuses. Martin was told the story by CJ, who was unsure how to handle things. He wants to kill them, it's treason. CJ wants to punish them, but not kill them. Martin wants a punishment they will forever remember, which means they lose a limb or they die (get blooded out). Lang and Luciano think it's crazy, and agree that it's treason. Lang is confused about how they have gone through so much, and would throw it all away for being silly. Martin thinks that Ricky wants to leave, and Zahn is just stupid. They thank Martin for being clear and showcasing his leadership, agreeing to his request for CJ to handle things. Luciano is frustrated that Ricky would leave, Lang drives them to the Bodega (Knoxville) to see if anyone is around.

Lang hands over the keys to his car, and heads to bed.