Felipe Cruz is the youngest son of mob boss Jorge Cruz. He did not follow his brother Francesco into their father's crime life, instead making a fortune on Wall Street, but the legitimacy of his money remained in question. Felipe also kept a dark secret from his family, from the age of 12, Felipe realized he was gay (despite his being listed on the "most eligible bachelor" list in New York tabloids) and began a relationship with his childhood friend Louie Garcia. The relationship ended amicably, and Felipe continued his Wall Street career until, in 1987, he suddenly returned to Miami, most people (including OCB) assumed he was returning to take over his father's empire (angering Francesco, who has been jealous of Felipe's success and felt he would never assume the Don title he coveted), bu