Michael’s health begins to fail; he suffers from severe diabetes and a mounting sense of isolation. His ex-wife, Kay, remains distant, and his son, Anthony, refuses to join the family business, choosing instead to become an opera singer. The Tragic Conclusion in Sicily
Despite Michael’s desire for a peaceful exit, he eventually takes Vincent under his wing, seeing in him the "muscle" and ruthlessness the family still needs to survive the transition to legitimacy. Vatican Intrigue and Betrayal Michael’s health begins to fail; he suffers from
While Michael seeks peace, a new generation of violence emerges. Vincent Mancini, the illegitimate son of Michael's late brother Sonny, enters the fold. Vincent is hot-headed and violent, much like his father. He is embroiled in a feud with Joey Zasa, a rival mobster who now runs the old Corleone territories in New York. Vatican Intrigue and Betrayal While Michael seeks peace,