Michael De Santa’s chaotic family life takes center stage in Reuniting the Family, a pivotal mission in GTA 5. From confrontations at coffee shops to hilariously awkward tattoo parlor antics, this mission blends humor, drama, and heartfelt moments as Michael attempts to mend his fractured home. Will his efforts bring harmony—or just more dysfunction?
Mission 64 – Reuniting the Family general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete missions 62 (The Ballad of Rocco) and 63 (Cleaning Out the Bureau), and wait until there appears a marker next to Michael’s villa (letter M on the world map).
Playable characters: Michael
Additional information: This mission is wacky and overflowing with humorous accents. Its primary premise is that you reunite Michael’s entire family under the same roof. You are going to visit, among others, the tattoo parlor and…the therapist!
Mission 64 – Reuniting the Family full walkthrough
The cafe
Reach Michael’s estate. After you watch the first cutscene, featuring Jimmy, get into your protagonist’s car (Obey Tailgater), wait for Jimmy to join up and drive to the East towards the Bean Machine café. You are going to meet Amanda and Fabien here.
Keep performing the appropriate movements with the right analog stick
Another stop you are going to make is at the tattoo parlor, Where you are going to meet Tracey and Lazlow – you first need to pierce his face in three different points, and tattoo a large penis on one of the two available spots on his body (you need to lean the right analog stick basing on the instructions that the game displays), and finally cut his hair.
The building where Doctor Friedlander’s surgery is located
Get into the car again and drive towards Doctor Friedlander’s surgery in the Del Perro district in the North-Western part of the city. After you watch the cutscene of the visit at the therapist’s, return to Michael’s estate with the entire family.
Note: completing this mission comes with the losing of four thousand dollars, which is the therapist’s pay.
Rewards and challenges in mission 64 – Reuniting the Family
Rewards for the completion of the mission: none
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Mission Time – You need to complete this mission within 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Do not spend too much time in the tattoo parlor and always pick the shortest route to get to your destinations around Los Santos.
What are the key challenges in the “Reuniting the Family” mission
The “Reuniting the Family” mission in GTA 5 presents several key challenges for players:
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Time Constraint: To achieve the Gold Medal, the mission must be completed within 10 minutes and 30 seconds. This requires skipping cutscenes and moving quickly through objectives.
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NPC Interactions: Managing interactions with NPCs is crucial. Michael must handle confrontations with Fabien and Lazlow without causing unnecessary violence that might upset his family.
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Family Dynamics: The mission involves navigating complex family dynamics, including a therapy session that can become heated. Players must ensure that Michael’s actions do not escalate the situation.
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Avoiding Wanted Levels: Gaining a wanted level or killing NPCs can negatively impact the mission’s outcome, as it might cause Michael’s family to react adversely.
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Completing Specific Tasks: Players must complete specific tasks, such as attacking Fabien with a laptop and giving Lazlow a makeover at the tattoo parlor, without causing additional trouble.
How does Michael’s relationship with his family evolve throughout the mission
In the “Reuniting the Family” mission of GTA 5, Michael’s relationship with his family evolves from estrangement to a tentative reconciliation. At the start, his family is fractured, with Amanda, Jimmy, and Tracey all distant and critical of his behavior. However, as Michael takes steps to address their grievances—such as confronting Fabien for Amanda, rescuing Tracey from Lazlow’s exploitative behavior, and spending time with Jimmy—he begins to mend these broken bonds. By the mission’s end, while their issues are far from resolved, there is a sense of renewed connection and willingness to work toward healing as a family.
