Michael becomes Don in 1955, after Vito's death. His first act is to order the assassinations of the Dons of the other Five Families and Connie's abusive husband Carlo Rizzi (Gianni Russo), who had participated in a plot to murder Vito's eldest son Sonny eight years before. When a grieving Connie accuses Michael of orchestrating Carlo's murder, Kay asks Michael if it is true. Michael denies any involvement. However, immediately afterward, Kay observes Michael receiving his "caporegimes". One of them, Peter Clemenza, (Richard Castellano) respectfully greets him as the new Don. Kay realizes Connie was telling the truth and that Michael has become his father's successor in every way.