The Sopranos unpredictably violent tendencies turn Tony resentful. Richie Aprile is released from prison in season 2, and quickly makes waves. Pontecorvo is a young soldier who becomes a "made" man alongside Christopher. Spatafore works his way up through the ranks to become top earner of the Aprile crew, but is secretly homosexual. Friends of the Soprano family include: Herman "Hesh" Rabkin (Jerry Adler); Adriana La Cerva (Drea de Matteo); Rosalie Aprile (Sharon Angela); Angie Bonpensiero (Toni Kalem), along with Artie (John Ventimiglia) and Charmaine Bucco (Kathrine Narducci). Hesh is an invaluable adviser and friend to Tony, as he was when Tony's
Adriana La Cerva drugs, and designer clothing. Despite the couple growing closer, she becomes a frequent victim of domestic violence at the hands of Christopher, including planning on leaving him to stay with her aunt in Dayton, New Jersey yet she remains devoted to him. She always seems to have Christopher's best interests (as well as her own) in mind. Adriana is portrayed as ambitious and wanting to have a business of her own. In Season 3, Christopher acquires The Lollipop Lounge in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, from a gambling debtor, and turns it over to Adriana to manage as