Taken For A Ride

Taken For A Ride is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories given to protagonist Toni Cipriani by Maria Latore from her home in the Saint Mark's district of Portland Island, Liberty City.

Mission
Toni drops by Maria's apartment, with Maria on the telephone to her dealer. Maria decides to meet the dealer to buy some 'sugar', with Toni driving her to the dealer. However, the whole thing is a Sindacco trap, as they kidnap Maria. Toni then manages to rescue Maria, killing her kidnappers, After evading the police, who give a minor chase, Toni drops her back off at her apartment.

Script
Maria Latore: Spot it! One of Salvatore's dogs is bringing me right over... ...oh he's a charmer. Maybe too thin though. ...yeah. So, listen, I wanna party, but the cupboard is bare. You got some sugar? One cane huh? Great. Ciao. Come on Toni. I've got places I need to be.

(Maria and Toni exit her apartment)

Maria Latore: Let's move it. My dealer won't hang around all day.

(Toni drives Maria to the dealer)

Maria Latore: There they are. Just pull in behind them, there's a good boy.

Toni Cipriani: I'm not sure I like this.

Maria Latore: It's sweet you're worried. But, I'm Salvatore's girl, I'll be fine.

(Maria enters the dealers car)

Maria Latore: I ain't going anywhere with you! Who the hell do you think you are?

Man: Drive!

Maria Latore: Toni!

Toni Cipriani: Oh shit!

(Toni saves Maria from the dealer)

Toni Cipriani: Happy now?

Maria Latore: Toni Cipriani. My Hero! You know what? I'm all partied out. Take me home stud.

(Toni drops Maria off at her apartment)

Maria Latore: So, uh, you wanna come up... for a... uh... coffee or somethin'?

Toni Cipriani: I'll pass.

Maria Latore: You sure? Well, call me.

Reward
The reward for the mission is $500 and completing the mission unlocks the Booby Prize mission for Maria Latore.

External Link

 * Taken For A Ride mission on YouTube by GTAmissions - PlayStation 2 Version