So... Saul Goodman. Am I allowed to call you Jimmy?
Uh, Saul Goodman is my professional name, but my friends still call me Jimmy. You can, too.
Well, tell me about Saul Goodman.
Well, what I mean is... If he's not Jimmy McGill, who is he? What's he about?
Hmm, well... [pause] Saul Goodman is, uh, he's the last line of defense for the little guy. You're getting sold down the river, he's a life raft. You're getting stepped on, he's a sharp stick. You got Goliath on your back, Saul's the guy with the slingshot. He's a righter of wrongs, he's a friend to the friendless. That's Saul Goodman.
Wow. [pause] Couldn't Jimmy McGill do all that?
Maybe he could, but Saul Goodman is.
Yeah. I understand why you changed your name.
Hamlin Hamlin McGill did you wrong. Your name is a part of that firm, now it's tainted. We took your legacy away from you.
No, I've been thinking about this a lot. And you know what? We should've hired you.
Don't worry about it. That's ancient history.
You deserved a shot. And I could've given it to you... when you got barred, or when you brought us Sandpiper. Both times, I should've shown some backbone. It would've been the right thing to do.
Well, I am glad you had this cleansing moment of clarity, Howard. Good for you.
Let me be clear: I'm not interested in yesterday. I missed an opportunity with you, and I think it’s time to correct that. [pause] I'd like you to come work at HHM.
[clears his throat and sips his drink] You want me to work with you after all the shit that’s happened between us?
Well, as far as I’m concerned, that's between you and Chuck.
...Hey, look. Before you offer me a job, you might wanna call your buddy, Cliff Main. He’d have a unique perspective on employing me.
This isn’t a "spur of the moment" decision, Jimmy. I have been considering this for a while. [pause] At the scholarship committee, you spoke about that young woman.
Yes, Kristy. You stood up for her. And that got me thinking about judgment... and honesty. [chuckles] And when you kicked my ass last year. [shrugs] You weren't wrong. You say what you mean.
Listen, if you don't want to be surrounded by liars, Howard, you might be in the wrong profession.
Look, it’s simple for me. You’re smart, you’re scrappy. You’re a go-getter. You don’t wait for things to happen, you make them happen. HHM is growing again and could use someone like you. I could use you... Charlie Hustle.
You don’t have to answer right now. Let’s just enjoy lunch... but do me a favor. Live with it for a bit, okay?
JCJudge Chapak
Your witness, Mr. Goodman?
Thank you for coming in today, Mr. Harkness. I just wanna clarify a few things from your testimony if that's okay.
So, you were working at the Sandia Mart the night of the 30th. Is that correct?
HHarkness
Got in at noon, left at midnight.
That's a long day. Good for you. Nothing wrong with a hard day's work. So, you say a man came in, and he reached across the counter, and quote, "He grabbed up the money from my register, and run off."
And there was no one else in the store?
HHarkness
Not at that time, no.
And since the camera system wasn't working at the time, you're the only one who saw the perpetrator.
HHarkness
Yeah, I guess so.
[pause; looks at Kim briefly] Yeah. So, this person came in, and bought something.
HHarkness
I think it was an Almond Joy.
Bought an Almond Joy, and when you rang them up, that's when they snatched the cash from the register. Sounds like it happened pretty fast, but you say you got a good look at him. Correct?
You must drink stronger coffee than I do, 'cause after eleven hours on the job, I can barely see straight. [to the jury] And it was dark out!
HHarkness
Well, he's the only guy that came in that night. It wasn't made up like a... bat or a cat or whatever the hell those guys are. And he was right up in my face.
Right in your face. And according to your testimony, you feel confident that you can identify this person. That's what you're saying.
HHarkness
I can. Absolutely. [points at defendant offscreen] It's him. Your client.
Are you sure that's the person? There's no doubt in your mind? Take your time!
HHarkness
I don't need time. That's him!
Now would you be surprised to learn, Mr. Harkness, that the person you just pointed to is not the defendant?
My client is in the back of the courtroom. Mr. Sakey, would you please stand up?
[A bearded man resembling Jimmy's "defendant" stands up]
The person you ID'd is named Hollis Early. He's a bartender down in Belen. He has a very good alibi for the night in question.
LLawler
Your Honor, objection!
JCJudge Chapak
Oh, Mr. Goodman! Really?!
You didn't recognize him either, Your Honor.
[Jimmy visits Acker on Kim's behalf after she fails to convince Acker to leave his house]
AAcker
Who the hell are you?
[puts foot near door as Acker tries to close it] Mr. Acker, my name is Saul Goodman. I am an attorney...
AAcker
I've had up to here with you Mesa Verde scumbags! Get bent!
No, I'm not representing Mesa Verde! In fact, I'd like to represent you, sir!
AAcker
I don't need a lawyer! I don't want a lawyer, and nothing you can say is gonna change my mind! Now move your damn foot!
[takes out photo from pocket] Sir, if you would just... Please, just take a look at my proposal! Okay? Because I think you'll find it pretty persuasive!
Just look at it, sir! Just look at it. Look, what do you see?
AAcker
[pause] A man... fucking a horse.
Sir, I hate Mesa Verde. I hate them! Looking down at us from their glass tower, they think they can shit on whoever they want! And we just have to smile and say, "Thank you?!" Picture me as the man, and Mesa Verde as the horse. I'm the guy who'll do whatever it takes to stick it to them! [beat; Acker stares at Jimmy]
[Jimmy leaves Acker's house]
[to Kim on the phone] Guess who's got a new client in Tucumcari?
That's right. Put some beers on ice. We'll celebrate when I get back from the hinterlands.
Yes! That's the best news I've heard all day! How the hell did you convince him?
Uh... Visual aids. You'd be surprised what you can find on that internet.
