Roman Bellic · Roman Bellic
GTA IV's opening mission. Niko gets off the boat in Liberty City, meets his cousin Roman in Hove Beach, and learns very quickly that the American Dream he was promised was a lie.
The Cousins Bellic is the first storyline mission in .
"''Daddy's back, you bitches''!" cries a Dave Bosoy getting flagellated by a Thai Prostitute. Niko Bellic knocks on Dave's door and asks him to come out, but with no avail. Hossan Ramzy, Niko's friend, tells him to leave Dave behind and asks for help docking the ship.
A low-angle shot of the mighty ship accompanied by the opening credits of Grand Theft Auto IV ensues. Niko and Hossan climb on a metal platform to behold the skyline of Liberty City pierced by skyscrapers. Niko gives Hossan an account of the abundant wealth which his cousin Roman allegedly enjoys since moving to America.
Upon docking, the passengers disembark. Niko doesn't wait long before Roman hurtles down the quay in his taxi. He gets out of the car drunk, and rejoices on seeing Niko again. Considering his inebriated state, he advises Niko to drive the car back home. Niko inquires about the taxi, as Roman claimed he had a sports car, to which he replies that it is "in the shop".
;'''Drive to Roman's place.'* :Waypoint: Broker Safehouse located on Mohawk Avenue in Hove Beach, Broker.
As Niko and Roman set off, Roman says that the bridges in the city have been closed due to a terrorist threat. Incidentally, he advises Niko to stay in Broker as he does not have a visa. Presently, they pull up in front of a modest three-storey tenement in Hove Beach. "This is the mansion?" asks Niko, bewildered. Roman says that it is "just a temporary place". Niko walks inside to discover an incredibly dirty and unkempt apartment and realises that the playboy lifestyle that Roman had boasted about in his emails was a lie, and that he actually runs a taxi firm. Niko is dismayed, but decides to stay. The mission ends with Roman saying he has to get the taxi back to the depot, and he leaves the apartment whilst answering an aggressive phone call from Vlad.
