Fic: Tears Of The Saints I: A Jewel Of Great Price (6/14)

Title: Tears Of The Saints I: A Jewel Of Great Price (6/14)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Mel/Johnny (Johnny does not appear in this chapter), Angelo Ricotti, Paul Maglioli
Series Notes: Tears Of The Saints will deal with the Outfit/Syndicate (aka the Mob) and how they cross paths with the Dillinger Gang and the Bureau of Investigation. It helps to have first-hand knowledge of Italian culture and Catholicism. ;)
Fandom: Public Enemies
Genres: AU, Drama
Rating (this chapter): R
Warnings: Threat of mutilation
Spoilers: None
General Summary: When the Syndicate needs the special talents of John Dillinger, they take out insurance that he will do the job they want by kidnapping someone near and dear to his heart: Melvin Purvis.
Chapter Summary: Mel discovers that he's in deeper trouble than he first suspected.
Date Of Completion: January 31, 2010
Date Of Posting: March 9, 2010
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, Universal does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 800
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( He tried to keep his frustration from boiling over. Why had he been kidnapped? His captors refused to tell him anything. )