In this chapter, we learn that izabella's father was one of the most powerful men in the underworld. He was a member of the Gambino crime family, and he was responsible for many murders, including the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. . In order to protect his reputation, he kept his gloves on at all times, even in his own home. He says that if he ever leaves a trace of his fingerprints, the police will know who he is and will be able to track him down. He explains that he is not in the underground, but his work is known "far and wide," and his syndicate is "crumbling" . He is on the run, and his partners are in pursuit of him. He has disappointed his partners, and they are able to pinpoint where he is based and where his house is located in due time. He tells us that he has bought food and clothes for himself and his family, which is why he is so nice to them. He asks why they are being nice to him, and she replies that they feel bad for him. She says that she never feels bad, and that she is not being nice. He apologizes, and tells her to shut up and eat her pancakes.