There is a fire at the stables, thought to have been caused by faulty electrical wiring. Pie-O-My is badly burned and has to be euthanized. Tony immediately suspects Ralphie, and confronts him at his home over the suspicious timing of the fire: there will be a $200,000 insurance pay-out. Ralphie vehemently denies the accusation, but their argument escalates into a physical fight, ending with Tony killing Ralphie with his bare hands. He calls Christopher to help with the clean-up. A doped-up Chris arrives late and helps Tony dismember Ralphie's body, then dispose of his remains in separate locations. Tony never outright admits to Chris that he murdered Ralphie, and Chris never expresses outright suspicion. After completing the disposal, they clean up at the Bada Bing, where Tony passes out and wakes up alone the following morning.