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[Indistinct dialogue on TV]

[Gasps]

I think I'm getting really good at this.

What do you think the record is?

It's gotta be a lot, but what do you think it is?

- Yeah. - What do you think the record is?

- The record...? - Yeah.

I don't know.

Like, I would need more dominoes.

I'm just getting really good at this.

You know, you just have to set it up.

And then you have these, you just have to set it up.

And the people come. They come up and they count them.

That's how it works.

But if you knock it over before they come over here,

it doesn't count anymore.

If I just set it up correctly and the record people come over...

Nacho's not here. We haven't heard anything from him.

[Screams]

We don't know where he is. He's been gone a long time.

We haven't heard anything. We don't know anything.

- Please. Please. Please. - Ladies...

- Please. Please. Please. - Ladies...

Pay attention, please.

I have a message from nacho.

He won't be coming back. He sends his regrets.

So here's what's going to happen.

You're going to take what's yours and you're going to leave.

[Stammers]

You want us to leave?

Wait, that man, where is he going?

He's helping you gather your things.

But we like it here.

[Mike] Well, now you're going to like it some place else.

You're going to take this.

Get on a bus. Go to your families.

Don't have a family? You go to a friend.

You don't have friends? Then make some.

But I strongly suggest

you do whatever you can to get back on your feet.

But do it far away from here.

This goes back in my pocket in five seconds.

You won't like what happens next.

You never come back.

Two-and-a-half deep.

Two-and-a-half wide.

Three-and-a-half high.

Tuthill, dial lock on the left.

[Theme music playing]

I was a hard worker.

I was a company man.

Twenty years, and I didn't miss a single day.

They even gave me a plaque for it.

It was a gold plaque. Perfect attendance.

But when they handed it to me...

I wrenched my back.

I was in so much pain, I couldn't do my job.

Which meant I couldn't put food on the table.

I didn't wanna sue.

But with a family to support, what choice did I have?

Wait, who are you supposed to be again?

Whatever. The backstory is just a placeholder.

I'm gonna Polish the script once we cast.

But a personal injury suit?

Best-case scenario, that gets them in with an associate.

Mesothelioma.

[Clears throat] When I took that job at the shoe factory,

I had no idea I was risking my life.

Now I can't stop coughing.

[Coughs]

Right, come on.

Hey, a mesothelioma class action built Clifford main his vacation house.

He hears "mesothelioma," his eyes pop.

Sure, but then he takes the case.

What happens when he asks for a medical evaluation, right?

And how does Howard come up?

Okay, ask me why I'm here.

What brings you to Davis & main today?

- I'm sick. I'm really sick. - Good.

And it's not mesothelioma, but it's not good.

And I need a lawyer, and the pickings are slim.

I already went to hhm.

I met with their top guy Howard Hamlin, and, uh...

I've got a brother-in-law,

and he's got a pretty nasty coke habit, very similar energy.

It just put me off.

Anyway, I need a lawyer. Blah-blah-blah.

Okay, but you got a bad feeling from just one meeting?

Yeah, with the brother-in-law with the coke.

Yeah, but you were only in the room with him once.

So it's gotta be someone with a history with Howard.

But cliff has to wanna take the meeting, but not the case...

Right.

- It's gotta be good, but not too good. - Exactly.

There's a sweet spot, you know, like a magnet.

We pull cliff in, and then repel him.

What?

You're going to hate this.

Incident report. Autopsy report. Site map.

It all checks out. Dental records too.

- This is everything? - Everything the federales have.

How did the fire start?

It began at the kitchen stove.

They think, uh, someone was cooking when it all went down.

Don Juan, I have had another thought about how we might keep the peace.

Okey-dokey.

We'll just take these little bits off for you.

We recycle, so you can feel good about that.

Alrighty, that's $246.73 for you.

But first we need a few little signatures.

Just here.

Good. And...

Be right with...

And one more right here.

And that's all there is to it. Here you go.

They'll cash this over at the casino for me?

They sure will.

Thank you for choosing sweet Liberty tax services.

Thank you.

- Tell your friends. - I sure will.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Hello, Betsy, long time no see.

Get out.

I have something very exciting I wanted to discuss with you and your husband.

We are not interested.

I am asking you nicely to leave our place of business.

But this you're gonna wanna hear.

If you don't leave right now, my husband is going to remove you

from this establishment.

Bodily.

A golden opportunity like this

- only comes... - Craig?

Mr. Kettleman, may I see you up front?

Mr. Mcgill.

- Heh, hey. - Oh!

Good to see you.

It's Goodman now, actually. Saul Goodman. Long story.

But, hey, you're looking fit. I see county didn't do you any harm.

Yeah. You know, they have a surprisingly good exercise program.

- It's aerobics, mostly? - Craig.

Honey, maybe we should discuss this in private.

Excuse us for a second. We have a little tax emergency...

- Craig! - Yep.

Okay.

- Go. Just get... - Okay, just...

You've got some nerve coming here after what you did. Thief!

Because of you, we lost everything.

Our kids are in public school.

So why don't you go crawl back under whatever slime-covered rock you came from

and leave us the heck alone?

Okay. I sense some anger here.

But that's perfectly understandable.

Since you brought it up, I came here today

because I was curious if you two wanted your lives back.

There's actually a legal term for it. Exoneration.

- You know, we actually did look into that. - Yup.

- We went to a number of lawyers and... - Real lawyers.

Yes. They were all terrific.

- But they said that it was impossible. - Mm-hm.

Okay, but those lawyers don't know what I know.

- What's that? - No, Craig, he's got an angle.

I do have an angle, Craig. It's an angle called justice.

- Oh, yeah. - Just let me put it this way.

I think that within Craig's case, I found the grounds for a civil suit. A big one.

Big.

Okay, then, let's hear it.

Let's hold your horses. Because we've been down this road before.

And the last time I gave you two advice, you went straight to the competition.

So I just need some assurances

that all my hard work isn't gonna end up in the hands of

Clifford main or some other asshole

at some pretentious Santa fe white shoe law firm.

So before we talk Turkey... Letters of engagement.

- Yes. - You remember these. I made some updates.

Just closed a few loopholes and whatnot.

- So... - We're not signing anything.

You have to sign if you wanna know what I know, so...

We're not signing.

- Really? You're sure? - Yep.

Craig.

Thanks anyway.

All right, well, uh...

Sorry we couldn't work something out.

I'm sure you are.

- He has something that can exonerate me. - No, he doesn't. He's a crook.

He is a crookity crook.

Best decision you've ever made.

- Here you go. - Oh.

So, what do you know?

You got one too, Betsy.

Come on. That's not... ow.

All right, well, we're officially in business.

I have it on good authority that Craig here was not given proper counsel.

- We already knew that. - But did you ask yourselves why?

No. Why?

What if I told you that in your hour of need,

the person who was supposed to be on your side was impaired?

Impaired?

He's a person of substance.

Substance? What kind of...? This person is...

The substance in question being a certain illegal white powder.

That awful woman with the ponytail is a cocaine addict?

No, not Kim wexler. No.

Craig's lead attorney, Howard Hamlin.

But he was so professional. Energetic. Upbeat...

"Oh," is right.

So upbeat is bad?

In this case, it's textbook malpractice.

I mean, the magic phrase is "ineffective assistance of counsel."

If your guy wasn't nose-deep in the devil's dandruff,

well, Craig's case would've turned out completely different.

Oh, my god.

Don't we need some kind of proof?

All the dirty laundry comes out in discovery.

Trips to rehab.

Secret drug deals.

All we've gotta do is get the ball rolling.

So I say we get started on your affidavits.

About that.

We happen to know a thing or two about our rights, Mr. Mcgill.

And it doesn't matter what you forced us to sign.

We don't have to work with any lawyer we don't want.

And that means... you're fired.

I am not fired.

- Oh, yes, you are. - No.No.

- But, Craig... - Craig.

No, you can't fire me. I found this case. It's mine.

Hey, you wanna hear about rights?

The second you say where you got this information from,

guess who automatically gets a cut?

Me! So go ahead!

Go ahead! See what happens!

God!

[Footsteps approaching]

[Doorknob jiggling]

[Knocking on door]

[Playing mellow tune]

Hey, do you have a sec?

Of course. What's up?

I've got a prospective client in my office,

and I wanted to check with you before I officially turn him away.

Who is it?

Remember the old bernalillo county treasurer? The one who embezzled...

- I think it was something like $2 million? - Kettlebell...

- Kettleman. Craig kettleman. - Yes.

Now Mr. Kettleman's here with his wife because they wanna sue his former lawyers.

They're saying he didn't have proper counsel.

Didn't hhm handle that case?

We didn't get into the details.

They wanted to talk to someone in charge,

and I'm just a, quote, "prepubescent intern."

What's the basis of their claim?

Cocaine.

Howard Hamlin?

[Betsy] Oh, you don't see it right away. He is very high-functioning.

- He's living a life outside his life... - Yes, he is.

- As they sometimes say. - Yup.

[Main] And what leads you to believe this?

Well, we heard...

- I heard certain things... - Yup.

During my incarceration.

It was pretty much common knowledge out in the yard.

- Yup. - Common knowledge. Out in the yard.

Those drug people can spot each other a mile away.

- They just know. - Yeah.

Did you have any evidence to support this?

- Well, it will all come out in discovery. - Discovery.

All his drug purchases, his drug associates...

All of that gets on the record during discovery.

- Discovery. - Yup.

- Okay. - But you're the expert here.

We are prepared to give our affidavits anytime.

Today would even be perfectly convenient for us.

- Yes, we are ready when you are. - Yes.

Well, I want to thank you for taking the time to come see us.

Unfortunately, I don't think we're gonna be able to help.

Our firm is partnering with hhm on another case,

so this would be a clear conflict of interest.

Partnering with them?

Well, surely that will change now that you know the facts.

[Main] Can I give you some advice?

You're gonna have a difficult time pursuing this

no matter who your lawyer is.

Overturning a conviction in a case like Craig's is extremely difficult.

Even if these allegations were true...

And I gotta tell you, it doesn't sound like the Howard Hamlin I know.

It is unlikely that you will succeed.

- So you won't represent Craig? - I'm afraid not.

Well, then, we will take our business elsewhere.

- Sorry we couldn't be of help. - I bet you are.

Okay.

I know I don't need to remind you everything we just heard was privileged.

Of course. And Howard Hamlin? Please.

I tried to save you the time.

You did, Erin. Thank you.

[Buzzer buzzes]

[People chattering indistinctly]

[In Spanish] He wishes to make amends.

At least hear him out.

Don Hector.

It is no secret that I did not see eye to eye with your nephew.

And while the friction between your family and myself

did not start with him,

today I am reminded that we are all eladio's men.

No matter our disagreements,

a strike against one is a strike against all.

I hope you will accept my condolences

and my support as you navigate this terrible loss.

Gustavo speaks the truth.

In this matter, he and I both stand shoulder to shoulder

behind the salamanca family.

We are still looking for the traitor, Ignacio varga.

We will find him.

And then your family will have justice.

[Bolsa] We'll be in touch.

[Mike] What did you learn?

Lalo salamanca lives.

[Muttering]

[Speaks in Spanish]

[Woman in Spanish] Motel ocoti/lo. How may I help you?

Wrong number.

Come on.

Come on, come on, come on...

[Knocking on door]

[Man humming indistinctly]

[Footsteps]

[Continues humming]

[Nacho] Don't.

Get up and turn around.

Slide your gun over.

Who are you working for?

You don't know.

Who is paying you to watch me?

A voice on the phone.

They pay me. I do the work.

What work?

Just to watch.

Police, cartel, whoever.

Please, I don't even know your name.

They ask me when you get to your room and to let them know if you leave.

That's all.

[Line ringing]

- [Tyrus] Yeah? - Something's not right, man.

- Someone on you? - No. I don't know. I got a bad feeling.

I need to get out of here.

- I wouldn't do that. Just stay put. - Can't stay put, man.

I'll find a way across on my own.

You wanna get through this, listen to me. Won't be much longer.

You go out on your own, we can't help...

[Phone rings then beeps]

[Phone buzzing]

Turn around.

You can't pull the trigger, friend.

Even in this shithole town,

someone hears a gunshot and it's all over.

[Fihud]

[Car approaches]

[Woman screams]

[Shouting in Spanish]

[Gun clicking]

Alive.

[Engine starts]

Okay. Look at this.

I got judge papadoumian tomorrow at 11, and I want her to see stars in her eyes.

I don't know about stars. You might blind her.

All right, no offense. You don't know her like I do. Stars.

[Phone buzzing]

Saul Goodman, speedyjustice for you.

Hold... wait. Okay, all right. Just take a breath and then we can...

Okay, okay, I can tell you're upset. Just... I never advised that.

No. No, I did not, so let's agree to disagree.

Okay, I think you're gonna wanna meet in person before you do anything rash.

So how about we meet up and we can hash this out?

Sure. Tomorrow, first thing, 9 am. I can come to your office. That work?

Okay. Okay, good.

I'm surprised it took them this long.

All right.

You, uh... You're gonna use the stick, right?

The stick. Yeah, well, it's a big stick, it's huge.

But I know these people. They're more carrot types. Especially her.

Spoonful of sugar, you know?

I think maybe I'll come too.

Tomorrow? Really?

Sure. I have time.

Okay.

Anything?

All quiet.

Stay sharp.

[Tyrus] Found the truck, but no sign of varga.

Salamancas have all hands looking for him, including the federales.

He's still not picking up his cell, so no way to get a lock on it.

As for lalo, still missing.

As far as everybody in the cartel is concerned, top to bottom, lalo is dead.

[Mike] May I offer a thought?

If salamanca were coming straight for you, he'd be here already.

We've got guys watching anywhere he might turn up this side of Mexico,

wiretaps on any phone he might call.

There is not a whiff of him.

My guess is he's smart enough to know it's not in the salamanca family interests

to take you out without a reason the bosses can get behind.

So the odds are he's searching for varga.

Finds him alive, gets him to talk.

Varga's alone in foreign territory. No one he can trust.

The kid's smart, but he's not gonna last.

He's gonna get caught.

Continue.

The best way to handle this, I take four of our best guys across the border

and track varga down.

Let me find him, bring him back before the salamancas sweep him up.

It's our only play.

[Gus sighs]

[In Spanish] Varga's father. Bring him here.

No. You're not doing that.

[Lock clicks]

You don't understand. That's not happening.

Just say the word.

Whatever happens next, it's not gonna go down the way you think it is.

[Gun cocks]

[Phone buzzing]

- It's him. - Bullshit.

I've been calling varga for hours. He hasn't picked up once.

He's been trying to get me since he left salamanca's.

Do you want me to answer it?

Yeah?

Not my call.

That's up to you.

He wants to talk to you.

How the mighty have fallen, huh?

Lady Liberty's a nice touch, though.

Sure you wanna go in?

Hello, folks. Top of the morning. In the flesh, as promised.

What is she doing here?

Anything you wanna say to me, you can say in front of Ms. Wexler.

We're married.

Mazel tov.

Fine. I'll talk in front of her. I'll talk in front of anybody.

- Everyone's gonna hear the truth, anyway. - And what truth is that?

There is no case. There never was a case.

We went to four different lawyers, real, legitimate lawyers,

and they all said the same thing.

There is not a snowball's chance in hell there was ever money

or anything else for us in this "insufficiency of counsel" nonsense.

I didn't get it at first.

Why would you do this?

Why send us down this road?

Then the clouds parted on your sick little scheme.

You used us, us and our good name, to character assassinate Howard Hamlin.

Somehow, someway, it benefits you to tear him down.

Yeah, and we're...

We're mad.

Okay, yeah. I'm hearing a lot of unfounded accusations being tossed around.

I don't know anything about schemes or character assassination or whatnot.

But, ahem, if you're feeling slighted, we can make it right.

Money?

Money's not gonna take care of this.

Money takes care of everything.

Isn't that the motto stitched into the kettleman family crest?

We don't want money.

[Jimmy] I am nonplussed.

I'm guessing you want something.

[Betsy] Do what you promised.

- Do what I what? - Exonerate Craig. Get his good name back.

All right, well, as you've been advised,

for a number of reasons, that's not gonna happen.

It is gonna happen. It is.

Just... you're just gonna have to figure out a way.

If anyone can do this, it's you.

I know you don't want us going to Howard Hamlin.

Because whatever it is you're up to, I'm sure he would be interested.

Okay, let's just go easy on the threats.

We want our lives back.

The way they were befo...

Before.

We lost everything.

We didn't deserve any of this.

Okay. Enough carrot.

[Clears throat]

Dial nine to get out.

Oh, thank you.

- We didn't give her permission to use it. - Kim.

She needed the phone.

[Woman] Internal revenue service, Albuquerque.

[Kim] Hi, could you put me through to Justin stangel in criminal investigations?

One moment, please.

What are you doing? Excuse me.

- [Justin] This is Justin. - Justin, Kim wexler. How are you?

Hey, Kim. Good to hear from you.

How are Noreen and the boys?

Oh, hanging in. Noreen always talks about having you by for dinner sometime.

We should do that. Tell her to call me.

Listen, I was wondering who your cid officer is these days.

- You have something for us? - Oh, I just might.

Tax preparer fraud. A lot of it.

I'm listening.

Well, it's this, uh, rundown little mom-and-pop outfit

I've had my eye on for a while.

Don't ask me why. Clearly, I need to get a life.

But from what I can glean,

their clients always end up with smaller refunds than they deserve.

Please don't do this.

Do the clients sign over third-party authorization?

[Kim] Bingo. So, what I'm thinking is

these creeps file legit returns with you guys,

give the clients fake ones that show about half the proper amount,

and pocket the difference.

Classic scam. Well, [know just the guy to go after these dirtbags.

Tony oropallo. Real bulldog. I 7! Transfer you over.

Such a big help, Justin.

You got it. Talk soon.

You don't have to do this.

Don't I?

Betsy, you'll probably get 24 months, maybe 18 with good behavior.

But Craig? You're a two-time loser.

They'll definitely make an example out of you.

Each false return they discover will be a separate felony.

What are we talking, a hundred? Two hundred?

[Anthony] Cid, Anthony oropallo speaking.

Please.

We'll do anything. Just tell us.

Why would I believe you?

Huh?

Please.

First you contact every person you've ripped off.

Tell them you made an accounting error,

tell them you're crooks who had a change of heart, I don't care.

Give them what they're legally owed.

Everything you stole.

And then after that, you're gonna forget you ever heard the name Howard Hamlin.

I'm keeping my eye on both of you.

You think you've lost everything? You have no idea.

You gave them the money, didn't you?

-Wolves and sheep. —huh?

Nothing.

[Engine starts]

[Theme music playing]