Bing. Patsy hands Tony a thick envelope and explains that his son (named Jason) and Carlo's son (also named Jason) have been bookmaking at college, which has boosted his funds. Patsy brags about his son's other accomplishments. This hits Tony where he lives, making him realize what a loser AJ is, so he excuses himself in time to see Carlo and his son walking in. Carlo promises that he has an envelope for Tony as well. Tony asks the the two young Jasons about their business, and Jason P. says that he's "majoring in cash, minoring in ass." Jason G. asks how AJ is doing, and Tony says that he broke up with Blanca. Jason P. thinks Blanca was hot, but then the boys get distracted by a stripper flashing her wares. Tony says that he heard the Jasons are having a party at the Bing, and suggests that they call AJ. The boys agree, but never take their eyes off the boobies nearby.
Christopher shows up at Paulie's condo, angry, and asks what in the hell is going on with stealing stuff from Al. Chris adds that Al is upset about what's been going on, which means Kelli is upset too. Paulie doesn't see what the big deal is. Christopher says that he knows Paulie sent the guys to steal shit, which means that Paulie was planning on not giving Christopher his cut. Paulie gets all up in Christopher's grill and tells him to get the fuck out. Christopher bites his tongue and stomps out...
...and stomps into Tony's office to bitch about Paulie. Bobby is there as well, and Christopher looks surprised and annoyed that Bobby doesn't leave the room for this conversation. Bobby kind of acts like Tony's second-in-command. This furthers the scene from Christopher's house, where Tony was more interested in talking business with Bobby than he was in talking to Christopher -- you get the feeling that Christopher knows he's being pushed aside as Tony's heir apparent. Christopher fills Tony in on what's been going on with the hardware store. Tony is confused whether the guys actually stole the merchandise, or if Al let them take it. Christopher tries to explain, but Tony doesn't see what the big deal is, and why Christopher had to interrupt his real, important, money-making business. Tony basically tells Christopher to buzz off because men are talking here.
Meadow comes into Tony and Carmela's bedroom and actually utters the words, "It's not about me." Is that the real Meadow or some sort of clone? Meadow explains that she's worried about AJ and the things he saying about how pointless life is. She thinks AJ might be suicidal. Tony and Carmela are glad she shared her concerns. I still can't believe that Meadow had concerns about someone other than herself.













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