Wiseguy (TV Series)

The Prodigal Son (1987)

Ken Wahl: Vinnie Terranova

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Quotes 

• Vinnie Terranova : I took something away from you that no one can ever give you back... that's two years out of your life. I shamed you, in front of your friends, la famiglia...

  Carlotta Terranova : It doesn't matter what they think. All that matters is that I know the truth!

• Carlotta Terranova : [Vinnie has shown her his official ID, proving that he's not a criminal; her face lights up with joy and they embrace]  Why didn't you tell me you work for the government?

  Vinnie Terranova : I wasn't allowed to. I thought the rules were more important than anything, but I learned that they're not.

  Carlotta Terranova : Two years! I've prayed for this! My prayers have been...

  [she suddenly looks sad] 

  Carlotta Terranova : Oh, but what I've done to you, figlio mio. Oh Vincenzo, can you forgive me?

  Vinnie Terranova : For what?

  Carlotta Terranova : For not believing in you.

  [Vinnie starts to speak, but she places a finger over his lips] 

  Carlotta Terranova : Oh, no, no, you're my son... no matter what they said I should have believed in you. I'm sorry.

• Vinnie Terranova : Mama... the reason I'm telling you this today... is because, um... I was afraid I might lose you.

  Carlotta Terranova : [leans back in bed, smiling at him]  Where am I going? I have *two* sons again!