The first time I really saw THAT side of Victor was when Philip, who had a gambling problem when he was a teen (different actor) was beat up on the docks for non-payment of what he owed. Victor called someone, and ordered something, but to make sure no one was home, and he was very emphatic to make double sure, etc. Then we hear how the head guy's house was blown up, no one one, and I vaguely recall it was in Cleveland...
Yes Vic was a "hands clean" bad guy.
As to Caroline....it seems that when they were in high school both Victor & Shawn were pursuing her. She really had a thing, tho, for Victor and he for her. However, his family took him to Greece, and no chance of him returning. So she accepted Shawn's proposal, they married, had children, etc. Victor returned, too late of course. But Shawn was really away a lot with the fishing, etc. Caroline got lonely....and had this one night affair with Victor. She was sorry afterwards, and she & Vic barely spoke afterwards as she was determined to remain with Shawn. Even when she realized she was pregnant, and Victor was the father, she told no one.
This all came from Caroline herself, who was telling someone, and I cannot remember the when or why, but years ago. So, whatever went on between Victor & Caroline back then, it was mutual, and Victor did nothing untoward. (and yes, Sirrimix, I realize you were tongue in cheek, but just wanted the record straight for anyone who might not have undersood)
