Letters to the Editor
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Buckshot; plus, the value of a dream, a gift from Chase
I said in my letter that maybe Tony was killed in his sleep and that is why he doesn't wake up. We know a venal murderer and known betrayer was in the house with him.
After thinking it through, I am now convinced the finale was a dream from which Tony did not awaken.
But more than that, the dream gave us a truly deep insight into who Tony really was (as a character) deep inside. He adores his family as much as we thought he did. He wants the very best for them, for everything to work out. He has compassion, as evidenced by his treatment of June and Janice. He thinks the best of Paulie despite his prior doubts. The thought of Sil in such a condition is almost to much for him to witness. He hasn't forgotten Christopher and harbors deep regrets. He worries about and is charmed by children and pets and seeks always to take care of them. He knows he deserves to be indicted. There is much more if you watch the ep with a view towards discerning Tony's true nature.
Chase gave us a great gift. He is saying he loves Tony and that it's perfectly understandable and permissble if we do as well.