[Mike, Gus, and Tyrus gather in the office trailer at the Los Pollos Hermanos chicken farm to discuss the aftermath of the attempted hit on Lalo Salamanca.]
Tell me again about the sicario who made the final report.
TTyrus
He was already wounded when he talked to our cutout. Federales found him dead at the scene. But they got Salamanca.
The mercenaries are dead. To a man. And yet their mission was a success?
It has been known to happen. Now you go down there and get Varga, bring him home safe. There's ways to do it on the quiet.
[Gus and Tyrus both stare at him]
[long pause; scoffs] ...Unless you already have something in the works.
[Tyrus turns and exits the trailer. Mike and Gus speak alone]
Loyalty goes both ways. Varga's done everything you asked him.
He wasn't given a choice.
Maybe so, but he played a tough game. And he played it on the square.
When all is said and done, the kid deserves your respect.
He has it. Is there more you wish to say?
[After a few moments pass, Mike exits the trailer]
[At the courthouse, Jimmy is confronted by the district attorney who prosecuted Lalo during his bail hearing]
AKADA Khalil
I've been calling you for two days.
Oh, my girl's out sick. What can I do you for?
AKADA Khalil
Tomorrow morning, 10 A.M.
Brunch? But just you and me, right? [points at Detective Roberts] I mean, won't the big fella here feel like a third wheel?
AKADA Khalil
You and I are meeting Parson in chambers. I am asking for an emergency hearing to alter the terms of De Guzman's release.
Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately, I'm booked solid.
RDetective Roberts
I checked your client's place of residence. The address he gave, it's a Dairy Queen in Altamonte. The family that showed at the bail hearing can't be located. No driver's license, no tax rolls, no school records. Nothing. The fact is, there isn't a single Elizabeth McKinnon under the age of 73 living in New Mexico.
Well, this is–this is surprising.
AKADA Khalil
Your client has disappeared, and I'm not waiting six weeks to start looking for him.
Hey, my guy put up seven million in bail. You think he's just gonna walk away from that?
RDetective Roberts
Who comes up with seven million bucks in cash?
AKADA Khalil
You know what I think? I think the family was fake. [to Jimmy] And I think you knew it the whole time.
Okay, hold up. Just get real for a second. The hearing didn't go your way, and now you're trying for a do-over? You say my guy ran, I say he's got seven million reasons for showing up when he's legally required to do so. So, no, I won't be... uh, due process window dressing at any crash meeting with Parson. And if you try throwing any of this crap around in front of the judge without my presence, here's an accusation: Prosecutorial misconduct. Career-ending prosecutorial misconduct!
RDetective Roberts
None of that changes the fact the guy's not who he said he was.
No, no, no! Hold on! You guys got caught with your pants around your ankles, and somehow that's on me?! I don't think so! [points at ADA Khalil] You got two dozen lawyers up there! You got investigators—you got the whole damn police force—and it's my fault that you can't keep track of Lalo?! That is not my job!
AKADA Khalil
Lalo? Who's Lalo?
What?! [blinks hard] What did I say... I meant De Guzman. I have more than one client! [chuckles] So... [clears throat] I will see you at the preliminary in six weeks as scheduled. Until then, I have clients who need me.
[Jimmy walks into an empty courtroom and sits down mulling over his slip-up]
I rented us a car. It's the Ford.
So Saul Goodman drives a brown Ford Taurus?
Detroit calls that taupe, I believe.
Don't you think Saul Goodman would drive something with a little more... flair?
I don't know. Definitely American-made. Something showy. And Saul Goodman has an office. Something eye-catching. Good location.
Yeah. A cathedral of justice.
Ooooh, a cathedral of justice. Okay, yeah.
We should start looking for something for you. I mean, for Saul.
[Lalo is preparing to be smuggled across the border with a group of undocumented immigrants when he decides to call the Casa Tranquila Nursing Home and speak to Hector. A nurse holds a phone up to Hector's ear in the common room. Hector uses his bell to communicate]
[in Spanish] Uncle, can you hear me? Do you know my voice?
[Hector visibly recognizes Lalo's voice]
They told you about the attack, didn't they?
Let them keep believing I'm dead. So much the better. It was the chicken man. That coward sat up there in the north while his paramilitaries came into my home. My home, Uncle! Screw Bolsa, screw Eladio. I'm coming north. I'm going to hurt him. Hurt him like you taught me. And then I will kill him.
[rings repeatedly in agreement]
[The nurse takes the phone from Hector]
NNurse
Hector? [to Lalo] Excuse me. I'm so sorry, but Hector seems a little upset.
[in English] Yeah, sorry. Um, I'm just– I'm sharing a bit of family news, some good, some bad. Would you mind putting him back on? It will only be a minute.
[The nurse again holds the phone to Hector's ear]
What is it? Do you have another idea?
Okay, let's see. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, O, P–
Okay. What's next? A, B, C, D...
[Cut to the common room; Hector rings twice]
[Cut to the common room; Hector rings once.]
Is that what you're saying? Proof?
Uncle, I don't have any proof. For months I was in the north watching him, following his men. There was nothing.
[Lalo has a flash of realization.]
Wait... There is proof. I know where to find it. Goodbye, Uncle. You will see me soon.
