Donnie believed that with Nucky's clever wisdom, the latter would definitely guess that he was sure to take this opportunity to plant some people in the IRS. If they really opposed him, would there be IRS agents starting investigations against him?
"So, for now, let's not worry about whether Nucky's intentions are genuine or an act. We must not halt our own plans. If our power is strong enough, we don't have to worry even if Nucky's submission is feigned. On the contrary, if we become complacent with our plans, even if Nucky is sincere now, he will rebel again in the future."
After hearing Donnie's thoughts, the others, after some contemplation, nodded in agreement.
Then, Donnie instructed John, "From now on you are the Deputy Director of the Public Security Department of Atlantic City. Get along well with Eli just as before, keeping things as they were, and don't provoke their nerves, understand?"
