[classic swim]

... • 2008 Niko took down Eddie Low in a simple act of self defense. Liberty City finally found their serial killer. All everyone including Detective Jon Atkinson could think about was the screenplay potential.

“You know what, handsome, I've got a hunger tonight that can't be sated. Come here!“ - Eddie Low

- Hating The Haters. • 2008 Niko Bellic kills the homophobe who’s been bullying Bernie Crane in the park for the past few days.

Thug: What's your problem? F*g lover. Niko: Whatever you say, buddy. Unfortunately, for hitting my friend, I'm going to kick the shit out of you.

Bernie: Is there a name for that fitness plan? I'd take a class if I could be guaranteed buns like yours. Niko: It's called getting chased by the cops and being errand boy for the mob.

Packie: So when’s the fucking wedding?

Brucie: You think I'm getting old? I've got the abs of a seventeen year old gymnast and the forehead of a toddler, baby. Brucie don't need to settle down just yet! Niko: Sure, sure. Enjoy all that extra pussy then, Brucie. See you around.

Brucie: Nicky, the fuck is this? Roman's gettin’ hitched? The big man's hangin’ up his hunting rifle? More out there for ya, eh? RIGHT? More for me and you, buddy! Niko: I have to admit, that was not my first thought when I heard. I'm happy for him.

Mallorie: Roman and I decided to be honest with each other last night. He told me about Vlad. Niko: He did? Mallorie: Yeah, thanks for helping him get rid of the body. He has such fire in his heart. I guess when he found out about me and Vlad, he couldn't help himself. His love for me took over and he just had to kill him. Niko: That's exactly right, he's an old school romantic.

Roman: Niko, it's finally official. Since the moment I met Mallorie, I knew that she was the only woman for me. Niko: Apart from those other ones you screw, right? Roman: No, certainly not. They were just distractions from my one true love. I proposed to Mallorie, Niko. she said she would marry me. Now all we need to do is find you a wife and we can all settle down happily ever after.

Niko: Sorry, guys. We’re keeping this bitch.

- She’s a Keeper. • 2008 Tony Prince gave out the hideout location, but Gerald McReary acted fast on where Gracie should be stored next.

Packie: Niko, you see a chopper around anywhere?

Tony: Come on, you dumb Dukes fuck! Take us to her! Luis: You yell loud enough, he just might hear you.

- Ladies’ Night. • 2008 From the sky, Luis & Gay Tony follow Packie McReary to the rundown safehouse where Gracie’s being held captive.

Tony: She could be dead at the bottom of the West River by now. Luis: Or she could be driving some son of a bitch kidnapper crazy. I wouldn't wish that nasal whining voice on the worst guy out there. Gracie's got my backing over some chump hood from Dukes.

... • 2008 Tony got the call that Gracie has been kidnapped. Old Man Ancelotti called it a bluff until the McRearys showed they weren’t fucking around. Giovanni’s threatening to kill the nightclub owner and his bodyguard if they don’t handle this immediately.

... • 2008 Johnny Klebitz would go civilian for an unforeseen amount of time. He made a promise that the diamond money would go to Jim’s family. Wants nothing to do with Ashley and seeks adjusting to a life without his patches.