Today is my brother’s birthday. Since I speak in movie scenes I thought I would relay the scene that best captures how I think of my brother.
It’s in the first Godfather movie. Vito Corleone has just come home from the hospital. The whole family gathered at the house to welcome the Don home and everyone is sitting around the table eating. Sonny, Tom and Carlo start talking about the business. Then Connie, Sonny’s sister and Carlo’s wife, pipes in.
CONNIE
Well Papa never talked business at the table, and in front of the kids.
CARLO
Hey shut up, Connie, when Sonny’s talking…
SONNY
Hey, don’t you ever tell her to shut up — you got that?
MAMA (to Sonny)
Santino … don’t interfere.
CARLO
Hey look, Sonny, Tom — I’d like to talk to you maybe after dinner. I could be doing a lot more for the family
SONNY
We don’t discuss business at the table.
I love that scene:) Sonny reminds me of my brother…minus the crazy, killer, mob boss deal. Mostly this scene reminds me of him because he’s loyal. If I had to think of one word to describe my brother that would be it. No matter what I do I know he’s got my back. It’s nice to go through life knowing that no matter who comes against you there’s at least one person that’s gonna be on your side.
Happy birthday Brother! Love you!!
Please excuse the cheesy collage. This is from my senior scrapbook in high school, but it has some cute pictures:)
