Tony Resting in Heaven (Epilogue: Thanks for Everything)

Collector Notes

Mario Bros: Thanks for Everything - Full Story (13 Years Ago) When Tony was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Arthur stepped in to guide him during his craniotomy, supporting him throughout the long and arduous physical therapy sessions and comforting him during difficult moments. (Day 1) Upon learning of Tony's brain tumor and subsequent cancer diagnosis, Arthur and Salvatore confronted the doctors, frustrated when they heard that Tony's condition was untreatable. Luigi and the family frequently visited him, offering words of encouragement to help him through. Poor Arthur drove Tony home, still upset about what the nurse had said. After they arrived, he experienced a huge meltdown, screaming and crying in agony. Tony entered the family apartment feeling emotional, and Bria, seeing him in the doorway, teased her uncle for being nosy. However, Marie sternly told Bria to let Tony in. Once inside, Tony shared what was happening, bursting into tears. Giovanni hugged him while Marianna patted his back, and the boys, especially Luigi, were visibly upset. Tony reunited with his father, Salvatore, in a heartfelt hug. Salvatore took off his glasses, closed his eyes, and smiled as he massaged Tony's hand. Tony informed Bria, his coworkers, Joe, and others about his illness, and they all expressed their sorrow. When Tony told Bria, she became so upset that she started having an emotional breakdown. Tony comforted his niece, saying, “I am so sorry, Kiddo! I love you so much!” They shared a long hug. As Tony’s condition worsened, Arthur offered to watch a movie with him. Emotions ran high, and Tony feared that their brotherhood would fade away after he passed. Arthur comforted him as they watched together. Tony was found singing in the bathroom by Giovanni, who checked on him while he showered. Tony claimed he needed a shower after his long physical therapy sessions but felt sad again, realizing his death was near. Giovanni comforted him and closed the door, allowing Tony to sing once more, this time crying as he did so. Giovanni leaned against the door, feeling sorry for his brother's suffering. Later that night, Arthur returned to find Tony on oxygen. Tony tearfully shared everything with him, shaken and desperate to escape the medical realities, and broke down on Arthur’s shirt. Arthur lay on his bed, his mind racing about what had transpired, while Marie comforted him, explaining what the future might hold for Tony. (Day 2) When the Mario Bros arrived, they learned of Tony's situation and were heartbroken, especially Luigi. Luigi sat on the rooftop with Tony, who tried to comfort him. Luigi became emotional, expressing what losing Tony would mean, sobbing, “I am gonna miss you so much!” Tony hugged him, echoing his earlier words to Bria, “I am so sorry, Kiddo! I love you so much.” Tony was promoted to a boss at the Excite-Bike and Auto Garage, but his illness caused serious sleep problems, dark circles under his eyes, and snoring. He visited Joe's office for a rundown of what was happening. His twin, Arthur, comforted him while Joe made him work long hours, leaving Tony groggy and sore by the end of his shift. Thankfully, his family helped him settle in. Concerned for their uncle Tony, Luigi and Bria cried again. Tony hugged them both, wincing from the soreness of overworking but reassured them that he wouldn't die until the time came. (Day 3) The day finally arrived when Tony lay on the end-of-life unit bed, slowly dying. Arthur comforted him, rubbing his hand as Tony cried, not wanting to pass, claiming everything inside him hurt. Arthur hugged him tightly, and the depth of their love made Tony cry harder. The family gathered around, sorrowfully singing “So Long Farewell” from Family Guy. Luigi, Arthur, and Bria had tears in their eyes, resembling a similar moment from Inside Out, as Tony tearfully embraced the family, knowing he would miss them all, especially when Luigi and Bria broke down with him. After a few minutes, Tony weakly asked Arthur to fetch him shampoo. When Arthur returned, poor Tony had passed out. Bria rushed everyone to get ice cream while Arthur knelt next to Tony's deathbed, crying, and Marie comforted him. Maranna remembered something her grandmother had done, sadly opened the window, and said, “Goodbye Tony!” as she looked over Brooklyn City. The funeral took place like a dinner gathering, with everyone praying. A few flashbacks occurred; Bria clutched her uncle's old work jacket, crying, and Arthur comforted her as Bria became the successor at Excite-Bike and Auto Garage, determined to make her Uncle Tony proud. She took out a photo of her uncle holding her for the first time and, with tears in her eyes, said, “Thanks for everything, Uncle Tony” as she began her training to become a great mechanic/engineer like him. (3 Days Later) A few days later, Luigi was so devastated by his uncle's loss that he isolated himself in his room, but the family worked to support him. (One Week Later) A week later, Arthur held onto Tony’s Walkman, feeling depressed as he visited Tony's gravestone, drinking whiskey and contemplating joining him. Giovanni confronted him, providing comfort until Arthur broke down on Giovanni’s shirt from the weight of losing his twin. Eventually, Arthur went to the rooftop, looked up, and saw his twin brother in heaven watching over him. With tears in his eyes, he whispered, “Goodbye Tony, and thanks for everything, Bro,” before leaving for dinner. After dinner, Luigi visited Tony’s tombstone, laid down a flower, and expressed gratitude to his uncle, looking upward. As of now, the family consists of Mario, Luigi, Giovanni, Marianna, Arthur, Marie, and Bria. (Epilogue) In heaven, Tony lay by a tree, before getting up and walking to the edge of the clouds. He looked down at his family, who were waving, and returned the gesture with a smile, feeling grateful for all the care they provided during his final hours. He saw Bria working on a car like him and felt choked up, whispering, “I’m proud of you, my sweet Bria.” He noticed Luigi and Arthur coping with the loss, no longer in tears, which made him smile. Arthur wore Tony’s Walkman, reminding Tony that music would continue in his memory. Finally, Tony looked back at the tree, returned to it, lay down, and fell fast asleep.