Fast Eddie was bundle of nerves. On the outside he played it cool and calm, but on the inside he was not nearly as cool and calm. When stuff went down like this morning the cops had a habit of coming to question either him or his crew first. Figuring that they might've heard something or know something and by putting pressure on them they would be the first ones to crack. Problem with that theory was that one Eddie kept clear of the family business as much as possible. Brian made sure that everything Eddie knew was strictly a need to do situation. Secondly Eddie did everything in his power to keep his crew insulated from the dealings of Brian and his family in fact if he came by usually he had everyone clear out of the shop, or he would take Brian out back into the lot so they could talk. If there was one thing that could be said about Eddie it was that he could took care of his crew.

Eddie kept working on the bulletproofing of Donnie Sr's limo with Jack and everyone else was just about finished with their jobs. When Eddie told them to step on it so they could clear out this crew functioned like a well-oiled machine, and they had practiced for scenarios like this constantly. Eddie hated that his crew was in positions like this, but they knew full well that this was always a possibility considering who bank-rolled their shop. However they were well compensated and Eddie did everything he could to keep the tension in the shop to a minimum. 

Eventually the crew was done with their jobs and everyone was pitching in on the limo refit. With everyone working on it the refitting was flying and before they knew it the job was done. Eddie called everyone together and said, [B]"First off great work this morning under less than ideal circumstances you all are the best thank you. Secondly I'm calling an audible. You all have your safe houses get to them and lay low for the next week. I'll call you when it is clear, but for now don't plan on coming in until Monday of next week and yes everyone stays on salary your paychecks will not reflect our situation same with vacation time. Lastly do not call me or text me under any circumstance and do not discuss the current situation with one another or comeback here unless you hear from me directly on the phone. I'm guessing by this afternoon lines are gonna be tapped, and the place is gonna be watched. I'll keep things going here just watch your backs and keep quiet. Any questions?"[/B]

Everyone just looked at one another and Eddie said, [B]"All-right then get going and stay safe."[/B]

With that the shop cleared out. Eddie had each crew member set up their own safe house for situations such as this. It was a place they only knew about no one knew where each other's safe house and Eddie didn't even know. 

Eddie knew that there might a be a phone call in his future and that soon Donnie Sr's associates would be to get Donnie Jr's car, but he also called Donnie Sr to let him know the Limo was ready early. All this meant no leaving the shop as of right now, so Eddie started working on the inventory that Patti began. Before he did all the inventory though Eddie slipped a 9mm behind his back so he could draw it quickly if needed. It wasn't easy doing the inventory this way but after this morning Eddie began to doubt if anything would be easy for any of them ever again.