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Breaking Bad | Dialogue Transcript | S2:E5 CREATED BY Vince Gilligan EPISODE 2.05 “Breakage” Hank tries to pull himself together after his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse assembles a crew to get more product on the street. WRITTEN BY: Moira Walley-Beckett DIRECTED BY: Johan Renck ORIGINAL BROADCAST: April 5, 2009 NOTE: This is a transcription of the spoken dialogue and audio, with time-code reference, provided without cost by 8FLiX.com for your entertainment, convenience, and study. This version may not be exactly as written in the original script; however, the intellectual property is still reserved by the original source and may be subject to copyright. MAIN EPISODE CAST Bryan Cranston ... Walter White Anna Gunn ... Skyler White Aaron Paul ... Jesse Pinkman Dean Norris ... Hank Schrader Betsy Brandt ... Marie Schrader RJ Mitte ... Walter White, Jr. Krysten Ritter ... Jane Margolis Matt Jones ... Badger Steven Michael Quezada ... Steven Gomez Michael Shamus Wiles ... ASAC George Merkert Dale Dickey ... Spooge's Woman David Ury ... Spooge Tom Kiesche ... Clovis Charles Baker ... Skinny Pete Rodney Rush ... Combo David House ... Dr. Delcavoli Judith Rane ... Office Manager Lawrence Varnado ... Agent Buddy 1 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:31,818 Well, we've come a long way, Walt. 2 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:33,570 Here at the end of round one... 3 00:02:33,737 --> 00:02:36,031 ...I'm gonna recommend cautious optimism. 4 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:39,368 We'll check back in two months, see how you've responded... 5 00:02:39,534 --> 00:02:42,412 ...reassess and decide our next move, if any. 6 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:45,374 That's right around the time the baby's due, correct? 7 00:02:47,084 --> 00:02:48,418 Yeah. 8 00:02:48,585 --> 00:02:50,545 Well, try to think of this as good timing. 9 00:02:50,712 --> 00:02:53,298 You'll start feeling better soon, more like yourself. 10 00:02:53,465 --> 00:02:55,384 And your hair should start to come back. 11 00:02:56,968 --> 00:03:00,097 Kind of gotten used to the old cue-ball look. 12 00:03:00,263 --> 00:03:04,643 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY -I prefer to think of it as streamlined. -Right. Aerodynamic. 13 00:03:04,810 --> 00:03:09,231 So no more confusion? 14 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:13,944 -No more--? -No. No. Absolutely none. 15 00:03:15,070 --> 00:03:16,571 How are you two holding up? 16 00:03:18,824 --> 00:03:19,866 Fine. 17 00:03:20,033 --> 00:03:23,202 I mean, you know, we're busy... 18 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:26,081 ...but we're good. Absolutely. 19 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:29,084 It's all good. 20 00:03:34,131 --> 00:03:37,050 So we're not going through an insurer. Is that correct? 21 00:03:37,217 --> 00:03:39,136 Yes. Direct bill. 22 00:03:39,302 --> 00:03:41,805 Just need to print it out for you. 23 00:04:08,165 --> 00:04:09,833 Thank you. 24 00:04:18,425 --> 00:04:22,012 I thought we had discussed a cash discount. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 25 00:04:22,179 --> 00:04:24,848 Absolutely. It's included. 26 00:04:26,057 --> 00:04:27,851 Just a reminder. 27 00:04:28,018 --> 00:04:31,813 We do have a payment plan available, should you be interested. 28 00:04:31,980 --> 00:04:34,316 Oh, yeah. 29 00:04:34,483 --> 00:04:36,026 Okay. 30 00:04:38,487 --> 00:04:40,030 Congratulations. 31 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:43,033 Thank you. 32 00:04:56,004 --> 00:04:57,839 Okay, well, then what about the MRI? 33 00:04:58,006 --> 00:05:00,091 Can you--? Can you please explain to me... 34 00:05:00,258 --> 00:05:04,513 ...the distinction between diagnostic and exploratory? 35 00:05:07,724 --> 00:05:10,894 Yeah, but either way, his doctor ordered it. 36 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:15,732 Okay, you know, it should be covered. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 37 00:05:16,441 --> 00:05:18,735 You bet I will. Yeah, in triplicate. 38 00:05:18,902 --> 00:05:23,406 Okay. Well, I'm sorry you couldn't be of more help too. 39 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:25,617 Yeah. Okay. 40 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:28,411 Bitch. 41 00:05:28,870 --> 00:05:30,288 Hi. 42 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:34,918 Been around someone who smokes? 43 00:05:35,085 --> 00:05:36,378 No. 44 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:38,588 The hospital bill came. 45 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:40,757 -That was fast. -Yeah. 46 00:05:40,924 --> 00:05:45,053 Three-day stay, 13,000 and counting. 47 00:05:51,268 --> 00:05:56,022 Is this something that Gretchen and Elliott might cover? 48 00:05:57,524 --> 00:05:58,942 I mean... 49 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:03,280 ...I know it's strictly your domain, but.... 50 00:06:03,446 --> 00:06:05,574 They will. I'm sure they will. 51 00:06:05,740 --> 00:06:07,409 I'll handle it. 52 00:08:02,065 --> 00:08:04,234 Oh, God. 53 00:08:47,277 --> 00:08:49,320 Bring me up to speed on Tuco Salamanca. 54 00:08:49,487 --> 00:08:50,572 -Dead. -Still? 55 00:08:50,739 --> 00:08:52,991 -Completely. -Okay, then. 56 00:08:53,158 --> 00:08:55,744 -Well, thanks for stopping by. -Okay. 57 00:08:57,620 --> 00:09:00,915 So things are quiet, you know. Not a lot of crystal on the streets now. 58 00:09:01,082 --> 00:09:03,460 -Good. -Of course, that's not gonna last. 59 00:09:03,626 --> 00:09:06,629 Wait to see who rallies the roaches now that turf's up for grabs. 60 00:09:06,796 --> 00:09:08,256 No takers so far? 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 61 00:09:08,423 --> 00:09:11,801 Well, we keep hearing a name. Heisenberg. 62 00:09:11,968 --> 00:09:14,429 Lately pretty much every dime-bagger we come across. 63 00:09:14,596 --> 00:09:16,931 -Heisenberg? -Yeah, I know. 64 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:19,809 Maybe it's a tweaker urban legend. 65 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:24,147 Still, somebody somewhere is cooking that big blue we keep finding. 66 00:09:24,314 --> 00:09:26,816 Anyway, we'll stay on it. 67 00:09:28,651 --> 00:09:31,404 Know why sharks are at the top of the food chain, Hank? 68 00:09:32,155 --> 00:09:37,994 Because they have three sets of teeth and will take a bite out of anything? 69 00:09:38,161 --> 00:09:40,705 Some of those suckers travel thousands of miles... 70 00:09:40,872 --> 00:09:42,999 ...in pursuit of their prey. 71 00:09:43,166 --> 00:09:45,168 Yeah, I think I heard that. 72 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:49,339 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY You, my friend, are a great white. 73 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:52,467 How does Albuquerque liaison... 74 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:56,012 ...Tri-State Border Interdiction Task Force sound? 75 00:09:56,930 --> 00:09:58,348 Like one hell of a promotion. 76 00:09:58,515 --> 00:10:02,227 As of the 1st, I want you to split your time between here and El Paso. 77 00:10:02,393 --> 00:10:04,854 Thank you, sir. Thank you. 78 00:10:05,355 --> 00:10:07,107 What you gonna do without me, Gomey? 79 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:10,902 Celebrate. I won't have to look at your ugly mug six days a week. 80 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:13,905 Hey, buddy, I am the brains and the brawn. 81 00:10:14,072 --> 00:10:16,533 -I'm the whole package. -I'm glad I didn't just eat. 82 00:10:16,699 --> 00:10:19,202 I'm surprised your head still fits through the door. 83 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:22,080 -You wanna grab lunch? -Hell, yeah. Because you're buying. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 84 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:25,041 Done. I'll meet you morons downstairs. 85 00:10:25,208 --> 00:10:27,210 Try not to get lost on the way. 86 00:10:27,377 --> 00:10:29,420 Schrader. 87 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:30,755 Yeah. Hey, Ricky. 88 00:10:30,922 --> 00:10:33,591 How you doing? Yeah, I'm stoked too.
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