Better Call Saul

Ahead.

Turn to the left.

Step around the back of the truck.

Okay.

Here you go.

You know, I was willing to take you

to a more high-end establishment.

This requires a proper celebration,

so don't think that this counts.

This is perfect.

Besides,

we're pinching pennies now.

When we have a steady revenue stream,

make the drive up to Geronimo every night.

Till then...

Yes, that. Let's make that happen.

Okay, here's what you got to do.

Type up your resignation letter, now, I mean, tonight.

- Tonight? - Yeah.

Well, I mean, finish your hot dog first, but...

No, you put that letter into Howard's office tonight.

It's on his premises. You've officially given notice.

Tomorrow morning, while he's still out on the back nine,

chasing his balls,

you call Mesa Verde and your other clients,

you bring them along, you get to them before he does!

- No. - What, "no"?

You gotta act now.

Listen, you do this "the right way", you wait,

you tell Howard to his face,

he'll sink his dirty hooks into Mesa Verde

before you get the words "I quit" out of your mouth.

Okay, Jimmy, I appreciate the advice.

But the whole point of this

is for you to be your kind of lawyer, and me to be mine.

I need to find a way to do this that's right for me.

Hey, Kim. Can we make this quick? I'm kind of swamped right now.

Um, sure. Thanks for meeting with me.

I only need a few minutes.

Great. What's up?

Howard, could we do this in your office?

Please?

Again, thanks for taking the time.

You can just go ahead and rip off the Band-Aid.

I have a pretty good idea why you're here.

So, you're going with Schweikart & Cokely.

- I'm sorry? - I heard.

Through the grapevine.

I'm not going to another firm.

I'm starting my own.

I figured I'd try giving it a go as a solo practitioner.

Well, I...

Wow.

I realized it was something I needed to do.

The week Jimmy exits Davis & Main, you decide to leave us?

That can't just be happenstance.

It's not.

We're gonna be sharing expenses.

One office, but two separate practices.

Smart. On several counts.

Howard.

I want you to know that I appreciate my time here.

I'm grateful for everything you and the firm have done for me.

Especially the financial help with my schooling.

And I'm ready to write a cheque for the remainder of the loan.

I just need Accounting to get me that figure.

No need. Our gift to you.

I don't know what to say. Um...

Thank you.

You earned it.

Tell you the truth, I'm kind of envious.

Really? Why?

Something about a fresh start.

Back in the day, right out of law school,

I thought long and hard about hanging up my own shingle.

- Oh, yeah? - Yeah.

Oh, I was ready to take on the world.

Make a difference.

Dad talked me out of it.

Wanted me to join the ranks here.

Throw another "H" in the firm's logo.

Things work out the way they're supposed to, I guess.

Kim, I want you to know

that I always pushed you harder

because I knew that I could expect more from you.

Good luck to you.

Thank you.

Julie, get me Kevin Wachtell at Mesa Verde.

And cancel everything I have lined up this morning.

Calling now.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Hi, Paige! It's Kim. Yeah, hi.

Just checking that we're still on for lunch on Monday?

Great. And Kevin, too?

Good. Well, before we meet,

there's some news you need to know about.

I am not the safe choice. The safe choice for you would be HHM.

I believe, however, that I am the right choice.

Why?

That suit you're wearing, did you buy it off the rack?

Please don't tell me it looks like I did.

If it did, I wouldn't have asked.

So, why do you prefer a tailor made suit?

Because it fits you and you alone.

Because each and every stitch was fretted over with you in mind.

Either you fit the jacket,

or the jacket fits you.

What if I want a whole warehouse full of suits?

That's a hell of a lot of sewing.

How's one single tailor gonna get that job done?

I know your bank's needs in regard

to this expansion, inside and out.

Having Mesa Verde as my sole client

will take up the entirety of my attention, to be sure.

But if this were beyond my abilities,

I wouldn't be throwing my hat in the ring.

I would not waste your time.

Or mine.

Oh, hey, Kim, we're in here.

Perfect timing. I was just getting the tour.

- Kim, this is Steve. - Hi.

Steve's the agent for the place.

- Hi. Kim. - Nice to meet you. Hi, Kim.

Everything okay?

Ah, uh...

Wow.

What do you think?

I...

I think it's a... It's a dentist's office.

Two offices for two dentists.

Each the exact same size, with a mirrored layout.

Here. The other one is the next door over,

right beside this one.

Right here.

But they share one lobby, one reception area.

So, egalitarian as hell.

Not to mention efficient!

Huh.

Oh.

Also, soundproofed walls.

What with the drilling and the pain and the whatnot.

And the location, I mean, holy crap! I think.

This is the place.

Kim?

Yeah, it's great. Soundproofing.

Hey, Steve, would you mind if we just...

Please, I'll step outside and make some phone calls.

You all take all the time you need.

Bad lunch, huh? Mesa Verde said no?

Okay. I'm getting mixed signals here.

Is this a good...

Jimmy, I got it!

- You got Mesa Verde? - Yes!

I mean, there's nothing in writing yet,

but the lunch went...

It kicked ass!

It was a little touch-and-go there for a moment, I'll admit.

But Paige pitched in and she really talked me up,

and then once that door cracked open...

High-five! Fantastic.

I had an answer for every question, every concern!

And I did not badmouth HHM, not at all, but I was, like,

"Enthusiasm", you know? And "Personal service",

because that's got to count for something.

Shit, yeah, that counts!

Exactly! So...

I mean, 'cause, like, why were they even at HHM in the first place?

Me! So...

Oh, and then when we walked out of the restaurant,

when Kevin wasn't looking, Paige gives me a thumbs-up.

But not the regular thumbs-up, the double thumbs-up.

Two. Double-barrel.

Boom, boom. Just like that!

I knew it. I knew you could do it!

It was just... God! It was perfect.

What?

I just... I love seeing you like this.

So, are we gonna keep these chairs?

Does that mean you like this office?

Let's do it.

Hell yeah, let's do it!

Ernesto, the door's open!

As always.

Ernesto?

It's me, Chuck.

Oh, hey, Howard. Is Ernesto with you?

No, it's just me.

Well, I expected a round of documents an hour ago.

You know we got a filing coming up.

I know, Chuck.

It's very possible...

It's likely that we're losing Mesa Verde.

Losing them? We just got them.

Why? Where are they going?

They're going with Kim Wexler.

She left the firm.

Kim left?

Oh, Howard...

Well...