You had become a newer member of the Soprano crew and it was Paulie's job to make sure you didn't get yourself hurt or killed. Currently he was hanging out with the crew, making jokes, usually at Christopher Moltisanti's expense. You had been quiet. One of the quietest members and he hardly ever heard you talk.

"Hey kid, ya made it."

He greets you as you approach the group which was him, Chris, Silvio, Tony, and a few others from the Soprano crew.