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Better Call Saul · Season 1, Episode 15

Cliff and Jimmy in “Unfinished Business”

You win.

What do I win?

You're fired.

What? Cliff, if this is about the bagpipes-

It's not about the bagpipes! Well, of course it's the bagpipes. It's the bagpipes and the not flushing and this-this optical migraine you call a business suit. It's about... [sighs] It's about keeping your bonus, that's what this is about. Been brushing up on your contract law, haven't you? You want out of here, clearly, but you can't just up and quit and expect to keep your bonus, and if I fire you for cause, like I should've done for the TV commercial, no bonus. However, if I fire you not for cause, but for being an all-around jackass...yeah, hooray for you.

If you think there's been some malfeasance here...

Oh, save it. I could fight you on this, but you're not worth my time. I'd rather have you gone.

...Well, I'm sorry you feel that way. I'll just uh, pack up.

First, do me the favor of not treating me like a fool for once. Tell me, how exactly did we mistreat you? What did I do to deserve this kind of behavior? We gave you opportunities, encouraged you to excel, got you a car, an apartment. Hell, that cocobolo desk? Do you see a desk like that in here? You never gave this a chance. Why?

I tried to make it work. Really, I did. I'm just... a square peg.

If you knew that, why did you take the job?!

[beat] I'm sorry. [turns to leave Cliff's office] How much was the desk?

Seven thousand dollars.

I'll write you a check.

Fine, for whatever good that does. Take your desk and get out.

...Hey, Cliff. For what's it's worth, I think you're a good guy.

For what it's worth, I think you're an asshole.

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