Sal just chuckled in amusement, while Dom burst out laughing. This caught several people's attention. Sal and Dom ignored them.<br/><br/>Sal switched so he was in the lead, keeping an eye on Niko so he didn't call the car too soon. Once they stepped outside, within view of the parking lot. When he saw Niko pull out the keys, he had returned them to Niko earlier, he said,  "Don't call the car Niko."<br/><br/>He continued to lead Niko out to the car. "I'm sorry Niko, but Dom made me promise to keep you safe and I will. But to do that, I need to get you into the car because it can protect you for me so I can protect Dom while not worrying about you."<br/><br/>Sal stopped walking and turned to Niko, "We have a plan, but we didn't want any talk to be overheard. That's why I'm telling you now." His lone green eye searched Niko's. "I<span style="font-style: italic">will</span>protect him, but I need you safe first. Understand?"