While attending a wedding, Paulie greets New York boss Carmine Lupertazzi effusively, only to realize Carmine has no idea who he is. Realizing Johnny Sack has been playing him, Paulie seeks to get back into Tony’s good graces by robbing and suffocating his mother's friend, Minn Matrone, to provide a large "tribute" envelope.

The HUD scam dispute escalates as Tony trashes one of Carmine's restaurants, and Carmine retaliates by shutting down work at the Esplanade. Johnny Sack, frustrated by the financial loss, obliquely suggests to Tony that Carmine should be assassinated.

The episode ends with a masterful juxtaposition as Tony praises Meadow's independence while Carmela, feeling completely trapped, stares into the distance as " Little Bird " by Annie Lennox plays.

A juror is successfully intimidated by Eugene Pontecorvo, ensuring a more favorable outcome for Uncle Junior.

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In the penultimate episode of The Sopranos Season 4, titled " Eloise ", major shifts in loyalty and personal heartbreak set the stage for the explosive season finale. Key Plot Developments