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In 2004 Michael, Trevor and Bradley team up to perform a bank robbery in [[Ludendorff]], [[North Yankton]]. Michael, however, decides to turn states evidence after finding out that the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe|FIB]] discovered their plans. The robbery goes ahead as planned, however, during the getaway their vehicle is hit by a train. While on foot, Bradley and Michael are shot by FIB Agent [[Dave Norton]], who later claims the credit for stopping the robbery. Bradley dies but Michael is saved, entering into an off the books witness protection program, while Trevor flees the area and evades the police. Norton plans a funeral for Michael, attended by his wife Amanda. | In 2004 Michael, Trevor and Bradley team up to perform a bank robbery in [[Ludendorff]], [[North Yankton]]. Michael, however, decides to turn states evidence after finding out that the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe|FIB]] discovered their plans. The robbery goes ahead as planned, however, during the getaway their vehicle is hit by a train. While on foot, Bradley and Michael are shot by FIB Agent [[Dave Norton]], who later claims the credit for stopping the robbery. Bradley dies but Michael is saved, entering into an off the books witness protection program, while Trevor flees the area and evades the police. Norton plans a funeral for Michael, attended by his wife Amanda. | ||
Michael, Amanda and their two children are subsequently moved into a [[De Santa House|large house]] in [[Rockford Hills]], [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] with a substantial sum of money some time after [[2006]]. The family continues to live under the protection of Agent Norton, paying him a five figure sum each month in return for his help. Over the next seven years, the De Santa family unit deteriorates due to constant arguing | Michael, Amanda and their two children are subsequently moved into a [[De Santa House|large house]] in [[Rockford Hills]], [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] with a substantial sum of money some time after [[2006]]. The family continues to live under the protection of Agent Norton, paying him a five figure sum each month in return for his help. Over the next seven years, the De Santa family unit deteriorates due to constant arguing amongst all four family members, Amanda's heavy spending habits and marital infidelity, and the kids' at-risk lifestyle choices. She also rents out their home to pornographic film star [[Freddie Slade]] in [[2012]], without Michael's knowledge. | ||
In [[2013]] Michael, enjoying his retirement, is treated by psychologist [[Isiah Friedlander]] from his [[Isiah Friedlander's Office|office]] in [[Vespucci Beach]] where he briefly meets repossession agents [[Franklin Clinton]] and [[Lamar Davis]]. Franklin later breaks into the De Santa house to repossess a [[BeeJay XL|vehicle]] [[Franklin and Lamar|bought by Jimmy]]. Michael, hiding in the back seat, forces Franklin to drive into the salesroom of [[Premium Deluxe Motorsport]] resulting in Franklin and Lamar being fired. | In [[2013]] Michael, enjoying his retirement, is treated by psychologist [[Isiah Friedlander]] from his [[Isiah Friedlander's Office|office]] in [[Vespucci Beach]] where he briefly meets repossession agents [[Franklin Clinton]] and [[Lamar Davis]]. Franklin later breaks into the De Santa house to repossess a [[BeeJay XL|vehicle]] [[Franklin and Lamar|bought by Jimmy]]. Michael, hiding in the back seat, forces Franklin to drive into the salesroom of [[Premium Deluxe Motorsport]] resulting in Franklin and Lamar being fired. | ||
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Franklin, a gang affiliate, returns to the De Santa house in the hope of finding some employment. Michael, however, discovers Amanda's affair with her tennis coach. Michael and Franklin then destroy [[Natalia Zverovna]]'s [[Natalia Zverovna's House|house]], believing it to be Chavis', and are confronted by Mexican-American 'legitimate businessman' [[Martin Madrazo]]. The two are 'convinced' to repay the money, $2.5 million, and Michael agrees to teach Franklin the basics of his trade. The two work together almost immediately after, [[Father/Son|rescuing Jimmy]] from Michael's [[Marquis|boat]], which Jimmy had attempted to sell in a deal that turned into a robbery. | Franklin, a gang affiliate, returns to the De Santa house in the hope of finding some employment. Michael, however, discovers Amanda's affair with her tennis coach. Michael and Franklin then destroy [[Natalia Zverovna]]'s [[Natalia Zverovna's House|house]], believing it to be Chavis', and are confronted by Mexican-American 'legitimate businessman' [[Martin Madrazo]]. The two are 'convinced' to repay the money, $2.5 million, and Michael agrees to teach Franklin the basics of his trade. The two work together almost immediately after, [[Father/Son|rescuing Jimmy]] from Michael's [[Marquis|boat]], which Jimmy had attempted to sell in a deal that turned into a robbery. | ||
The two, alongside a hired driver, gunman and hacker, [[The Jewel Store Job|pull off]] a robbery at [[Vangelico's Fine Jewelry]]. While leaving, however, Michael uses a phrase he had used nine years prior, which is recognised by [[Trevor Philips]] in his [[Trevor Philips' Trailer|trailer]] in [[Sandy Shores]], [[Blaine County]], just north of Los Santos. Agent Norton visits Michael to warn him against getting back into the criminal underworld. Michael and his family are later watched by [[Wade Hebert]], who joins Trevor in his trip to Los Santos to confront Michael. Trevor later visits Michael at his home and [[Fame or Shame (mission)|the two rescue]] | The two, alongside a hired driver, gunman and hacker, [[The Jewel Store Job|pull off]] a robbery at [[Vangelico's Fine Jewelry]]. While leaving, however, Michael uses a phrase he had used nine years prior, which is recognised by [[Trevor Philips]] in his [[Trevor Philips' Trailer|trailer]] in [[Sandy Shores]], [[Blaine County]], just north of Los Santos. Agent Norton visits Michael to warn him against getting back into the criminal underworld. Michael and his family are later watched by [[Wade Hebert]], who joins Trevor in his trip to Los Santos to confront Michael. Trevor later visits Michael at his home and [[Fame or Shame (mission)|the two rescue]] Michael's daughter [[Tracey De Santa|Tracey]] from humiliating herself on reality television show [[Fame or Shame]]. | ||
Agent Norton and fellow corrupt agents [[Steve Haines]] and [[Andreas Sanchez]] then force Michael into [[Dead Man Walking|infiltrating a morgue]] to retrieve the body of [[Ferdinand Kerimov]] and later, along with Franklin and Trevor, to [[Three's Company|kidnap]] Kerimov from the [[IAA Building]] in the middle of interrogation. Kerimov is later [[By the Book|tortured]] by Trevor while Michael, using the information, kills terror suspect [[Tahir Javan]]. Despite his return to criminal activity, much to the disgust of his wife, he attempts to repair their relationship by [[Did Somebody Say Yoga?|taking part]] in a [[yoga]] lesson with [[Fabien LaRouche]] and later takes Jimmy to a fast food restaurant. Jimmy adds drugs to his drink and convinces his father to drink some causing his driving to become erratic. Amanda, upon learning this, leaves Michael and moves in with Fabien with Jimmy and Tracey. | Agent Norton and fellow corrupt agents [[Steve Haines]] and [[Andreas Sanchez]] then force Michael into [[Dead Man Walking|infiltrating a morgue]] to retrieve the body of [[Ferdinand Kerimov]] and later, along with Franklin and Trevor, to [[Three's Company|kidnap]] Kerimov from the [[IAA Building]] in the middle of interrogation. Kerimov is later [[By the Book|tortured]] by Trevor while Michael, using the information, kills terror suspect [[Tahir Javan]]. Despite his return to criminal activity, much to the disgust of his wife, he attempts to repair their relationship by [[Did Somebody Say Yoga?|taking part]] in a [[yoga]] lesson with [[Fabien LaRouche]] and later takes Jimmy to a fast food restaurant. Jimmy adds drugs to his drink and convinces his father to drink some causing his driving to become erratic. Amanda, upon learning this, leaves Michael and moves in with Fabien with Jimmy and Tracey. | ||
Without his family and house staff, Michael's house becomes increasingly unkept while he [[The Merryweather Heist|steals a piece of military technology]], [[Blitz Play|steals IAA bonds]] and [[I Fought the Law|steals two exotic cars]] with Trevor and Franklin while posing as a police officer. Devin, as he promised Michael, results in Michael meeting his idol [[Solomon Richards]], a film director. He then [[Caida Libre|destroys]] a private plane owned by [[Javier Madrazo]] on orders from his | Without his family and house staff, Michael's house becomes increasingly unkept while he [[The Merryweather Heist|steals a piece of military technology]], [[Blitz Play|steals IAA bonds]] and [[I Fought the Law|steals two exotic cars]] with Trevor and Franklin while posing as a police officer. Devin, as he promised Michael, results in Michael meeting his idol [[Solomon Richards]], a film director. He then [[Caida Libre|destroys]] a private plane owned by [[Javier Madrazo]] on orders from his cousin Martin. While killing Javier Madrazo, Trevor returns to the [[Madrazo House|Madrazo house]] and kidnaps Martin's wife [[Patricia Madrazo|Patricia]]. The two, along with Patricia, are then forced into hiding at [[Trevor Philips' Trailer|Trevor's trailer]] in [[Sandy Shores]]. The [[Los Santos Triads|Triads]], looking for Trevor, locate the two while they are in hiding. | ||
Michael, Trevor and Franklin, with help from [[Lester Crest]], [[The Paleto Score|perform a heist]] at the [[Blaine County Savings Bank]] in [[Paleto Bay]] and acquire funds for a planned | Michael, Trevor and Franklin, with help from [[Lester Crest]], [[The Paleto Score|perform a heist]] at the [[Blaine County Savings Bank]] in [[Paleto Bay]] and acquire funds for a planned raid on an IAA black site. Their feud with [[Merryweather Security Consulting]], who had been guarding a piece of military equipment they had [[The Merryweather Heist|stolen]], continued when Michael and Trevor [[Derailed|steal numerous pieces of art]] being guarded by Merryweather mercenaries while being transported. Michael convinces Trevor to give up their spoils, an Aztec fertility statue, so Michael can have Lester give it to Martin Madrazo as a peace offering to end his vendetta against Michael and Trevor. Agents Haines and Norton then return to demand Michael's help to [[Monkey Business|infiltrate]] the [[Humane Labs and Research]] factory where they are supposedly manufacturing a powerful neurotoxin. After Trevor returns Patrica to Madrazo, Michael returns to his house in Los Santos. | ||
Trevor, during his time with Michael, had slowly begun to piece together the events of [[2004|nine years ago]], and flies back to [[Ludendorff]], [[North Yankton]] to dig up Michael's official grave. Michael follows him to try and prevent him discovering the truth but fails with Trevor discovering [[Bradley Snider]]'s corpse. He flees the area, promising to kill Michael at a later date, and the Triads move in. Michael is eventually kidnapped and returned to Los Santos, with Triad boss [[Wei Cheng]] threatening to kill Michael if Trevor does not give up his business, not realising they were now feuding. Franklin [[Fresh Meat|manages to rescue]] Michael before he is killed | Trevor, during his time with Michael, had slowly begun to piece together the events of [[2004|nine years ago]], and flies back to [[Ludendorff]], [[North Yankton]] to dig up Michael's official grave. Michael follows him to try and prevent him discovering the truth but fails with Trevor discovering [[Bradley Snider]]'s corpse. He flees the area, promising to kill Michael at a later date, and the Triads move in. Michael is eventually kidnapped and returned to Los Santos, with Triad boss [[Wei Cheng]] threatening to kill Michael if Trevor does not give up his business, not realising they were now feuding. Franklin [[Fresh Meat|manages to rescue]] Michael before he is killed. Agent Haines wants Michael to [[The Bureau Raid|infiltrate]] the [[FIB Building]] to recover sensitive data on Haines as the FIB is threatening an internal investigation on Haines' actions. Michael, along with Franklin and a hired crew, either remotely wipes the data or steals the hard drive containing Haines' files. | ||
Shortly before he performs the | Shortly before he performs the raid on the FIB Building, he helps Solomon complete [[Meltdown (film)|his latest film]] by [[The Ballad of Rocco|convincing]] the lead actors to return to the set and [[Legal Trouble|retrieving an analogue film reel copy]] being taken to a remote offshore location by [[Molly Schultz]] to make an insurance claim. Michael meets with Agent Norton at the [[Kortz Center]] for a [[The Wrap Up|debrief]], and Agents Haines and Sanchez arrive to attempt to arrest the two; however, Agent Sanchez reveals he is undercover and gathering evidence against the two corrupt agents. During the standoff, the IAA and Merryweather show up to further escalate the situation. Michael, with help from Trevor Philips, helps Agent Norton escape while Agent Haines escapes on his own despite being shot in the leg. | ||
He then helps Franklin and Trevor [[Lamar Down|to rescue]] [[Lamar Davis]], despite his ongoing feud with Trevor, and then [[Reuniting the Family|reunites his family]]. He and Jimmy attend [[Meltdown (GTA V)|Meltdown premiere]]. While in attendance, Devin Weston, who had taken a disliking to Michael, warns him that Merryweather mercenaries had been sent to his house to kill his wife and daughter. Michael and Jimmy return [[De Santa House|home]], and Michael protects his family against the attacking Merryweather mercenaries. Michael sends his family into hiding and performs [[The Big Score (GTA V)|one last job]] by robbing the [[Union Depository]]. Michael receives a substantial cut and his family returns home. | He then helps Franklin and Trevor [[Lamar Down|to rescue]] [[Lamar Davis]], despite his ongoing feud with Trevor, and then [[Reuniting the Family|reunites his family]]. He and Jimmy attend [[Meltdown (GTA V)|Meltdown premiere]]. While in attendance, Devin Weston, who had taken a disliking to Michael, warns him that Merryweather mercenaries had been sent to his house to kill his wife and daughter. Michael and Jimmy return [[De Santa House|home]], and Michael protects his family against the attacking Merryweather mercenaries. Michael sends his family into hiding and performs [[The Big Score (GTA V)|one last job]] by robbing the [[Union Depository]]. Michael receives a substantial cut and his family returns home. | ||