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[fullmeasure]

I don't know. [and that just makes Mike frown deeper] Maybe I'm over-thinking it, but I don't want to just assume she knows everything, either.

[5055034455]

Okay, well when I say "everything," I obviously don't mean everything, but... as far as we're concerned? I think we can just frame everything through Walter's shit. It wouldn't be a lie.

[fullmeasure]

No, it wouldn't. And Walter has a lot of shit to frame through.

[5055034455]

Well, there you go.

[fullmeasure]

I'll leave most of the talking to you, then. [because lawyers and framing shit go hand in hand, right?]

[5055034455]

[A moment of hesitation, then:] Okay, yeah. Sure.

[fullmeasure]

[Mike raises an eyebrow]

Most of it, Saul, not all. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to explain how I know Walter a little better than what I've told her already.

[5055034455]

Ah, yeah. That... yeah.

[He looks off to the side again, frowning thoughtfully.]

[fullmeasure]

What?

[5055034455]

I'm just trying to figure out how much she needs to know.

[Because Saul is of the opinion that it sure as hell isn't everything.]

[fullmeasure]

[Mike agrees with this opinion]

My first thought is that we don't need to tell her anything that'll potentially get her in trouble down the road.

[5055034455]

It sounds like she's in an awful lotta trouble already.

[Another sigh.]

We need to find out what's up. Have her walk us through it.

[fullmeasure]

Walter's the least of her trouble, if he's on the run.

[he shrugs]

If the kid brings it up, it'll sound less like an interrogation.

[5055034455]

Ah — so "get her in trouble" with Walt, you meant?

[fullmeasure]

With Walter, with the DEA, and anyone else who's jumping into the shit storm ahead. Or did you forget that Walter killed his brother-in-law?

[5055034455]

I didn't forget.

[Ha ha ha.]

[fullmeasure]

[Mike leans back in his chair]

Well, "allegedly". [he wasn't too sure on those details, and sadly had no way to find out how true it was. Mike knew Walter wasn't above taking credit for something he didn't do] Either way, the less she knows, the better for her and her kids.

[5055034455]

"Allegedly," right.

[Nor is he above killing family, apparently. Saul has no problem believing that.

He nods.]

Good point, though.

[A pause.]

So, uh. Now might be a good time to let you know that I hired someone to play your role for me here. I needed an extra pair of eyes and hands in case Walt showed up. She knows everything.

[fullmeasure]

I'm hurt, Saul.

[not really tho]

Is she part of your half army?

[5055034455]

Sure is.

[SORRY MIKE SHE IS WAY PRETTIER THAN YOU.]

I absolutely guarantee that you can trust her.

[fullmeasure]

Does the kid know that she knows?

[5055034455]

Yeah. They're friends.

[fullmeasure]

Hmm.

So when are you introducing me to my replacement? [he's joking; he gets why Saul needed someone to do his job]

[5055034455]

[Mike do you even know how difficult it is for Saul to talk about this without grinning like a fool.

DO YOU.]

Soon enough. She's been busy.








[getting busy

with him]

[fullmeasure]

[KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE SAUL, DON'T LET MIKE CATCH ON]

Do I at least get her name?