The Sopranos his familywife Carmela, daughter Meadow, son A. J., and mother Liviawith those of the Mafia family he controls. Because he is prone to bouts of clinical depression, after a fainting spell (triggered by a panic attack), Tony's physician refers him for treatment from psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), in the show's first episode. She treats Tony to the best of her ability despite the fact that they routinely clash over various issues. Melfi is usually thoughtful, rational and humane—a stark contrast to Tony's personality. Tony, a serial womanizer, occasionally divulges his sexual attraction to Dr. Melfi; Melfi harbors some
Mergers and Acquisitions (The Sopranos) that he understands. Meanwhile, Carmela is infuriated when she discovers a broken false fingernail - it was Valentina's - in Tony's clothes. She takes two bound stacks of Tony's hidden money and invests it with several stockbrokers. Tony realizes what's happened and walks downstairs, where Carmela is reading the newspaper. While Carmela makes coffee, the two ask each other if they have anything to talk about, and both say no. Words are unspoken. The phrase mergers and acquisitions refers to the aspect of corporate finance strategy and management dealing with the merging and acquiring of different companies as well as