THE FIX-UP

The Set-Up

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.

The Blow-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 . . . .

The Shoot-Up

LOU goes looking for EARL and finds nothing but trouble. Ever have one of those days?

The Grown-Up, Part Two

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.

The Grown-Up, Part One

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....