Ten months after the events of the fourth season, four men imprisoned for two decades are released on parole, while Carmine Lupertazzi has a stroke. Chris is increasingly frustrated with having to cover dinner bills for Paulie, who intentionally racks up an expensive one. They argue and are interrupted by a waiter upset by his meager tip. Chris throws a brick at him when he insults them, causing him to have a seizure. Paulie kills him and takes the money from the bill. Tony, now living in Livia'