THE FIX-UP

At last . . . Johnny Roselli. And Lou tells JR something he has wanted to hear. And the News Man tells Lou hasn't wanted to hear - in a long time.

This episode of THE FIX-UP begins with Lou staring at the motionless form of pulp publisher, J.R. Naste, whom Lou has just strangled. Lou proceeds to ponder past acts of violence, and the violence of action.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, J.R. has a very bad day. It begins with a visit from the Feds named Fred, who want information from the sleazoid publisher regarding "Lou Just Lou", John Roselli and a missing artifact known as, "Ur-Rado" AKA The Wheel. Once the Freds realize J.R. cannot deliver, they resort to the use of "The Fingers". But when Lou shows up, things go from bad to worse.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou explores a new kind of underworld beneath the streets of St. Louis.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou shares a dream involving JR that is more normal than his waking life, while JR's waking life seems to be turning into a nightmare . . . . . . . and everyone is introduced to a mysterious stranger from Lou's past, referred to simply as "THIS MAN".

Before arriving at JR's apartment for his weekly visit, LOU confides to the viewer in a dream he had about two mysterious strangers who visited JR. Later, LOU tells JR about his first meeting with Chicago crime boss, SAM G.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, JR receives a phone call from the Freds. Lou waxes philosophically, sharing some thoughts on the soul, German engineering and the end of the world (as he recites “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost). And there's the matter of a couple of dead bodies that need disposal . . . .

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou goes looking for Earl and finds nothing but trouble. Ever have one of those days?

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, Lou discusses death, the troubadours, and the new waitress at Roller's Soda Fountain. Meanwhile, J.R. has been hiding something from Lou - and it's not Dolly. Johnny Roselli, narratively speaking, remains at large.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, LOU describes to J.R. his introduction to the Outfit-owned business, Alla-Round Vending, where YOUNG LOU quickly excels at fixing slot machines and laundering the dimes and quarters (literally) that are sticky from spilled drinks and other fluids not to be named....

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, LOU begins telling his origins tale of The Life to men's adventure magazine mogul, J.R. NASTE, a story that falls somewhere between Hammer's KISS ME, DEADLY and Horwitz' THREE STOOGES.

In this episode of THE FIX-UP, we meet LOU, an aging enforcer for the Chicago Outfit. Lou has a story or two to tell. Pulp magazine publisher, J.R. NASTE (the "E" in his name is silent) wants to hear - and publish - them all. Particularly, if they can help him get out of his gambling debt to Lou's superior, mob boss, SAM GIANCANA. SAM is more concerned about the whereabouts of his longtime busines...