I think it's all metaphorical spectres, like the haunted cat. Not to be taken seriously, much like Paulie's Virgin Mary vision.

I hadn't seen any other episodes this season, and have no way to revisit the finale, but am I to understand that the FBI agents listening in were wagering on whether Tony gets whacked or not? Smacks of a wink wink to me.

It's like Tony said to the impatient Paulie, "just relax and enjoy the music."

The more I think it over the more I loved the ending.


"Snips and snails and poppydoc tails...."