CREATED BY Vince Gilligan EPISODE 4.03 “Open House” While Walt worries about Gus's interference and Jesse's increasingly fragile state of mind, Skyler steps up the pressure to get what she wants. WRITTEN BY: Sam Catlin DIRECTED BY: David Slade ORIGINAL BROADCAST: July 31, 2011 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. (credit only) Bob Odenkirk ... Saul Goodman Giancarlo Esposito ... Gustavo 'Gus' Fring (credit only) Jonathan Banks ... Mike Ehrmantraut (credit only) Nigel Gibbs ... APD Detective Tim Roberts Jennifer Hasty ... Stephanie Doswell Bill Burr ... Kuby Jeremy Howard ... Sketchy Marius Stan ... Bogdan Wolynetz Lavell Crawford ... Huell Ray Campbell ... Tyrus Kitt Ralph Alderman ... First Realtor Delana Michaels ... Female Homeowner Jonathan Richards ... Male Homeowner Stephen Braddock ... Partygoer 1 00:01:17,703 --> 00:01:19,997 Son of a.... 2 00:02:09,755 --> 00:02:12,257 I'm not leaving. 3 00:02:15,844 --> 00:02:18,847 Walt, I'm not leaving. 4 00:02:20,015 --> 00:02:21,391 Oh, my God. 5 00:02:30,692 --> 00:02:34,696 I can hear your cell phone ringing. 6 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:39,242 This is ridiculous. I can't.... 7 00:02:44,581 --> 00:02:47,959 What is going on with you? I've left you, like, 23 messages. 8 00:02:48,126 --> 00:02:51,254 -And? -And? 9 00:02:51,713 --> 00:02:54,341 We need to talk about the car wash. 10 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:57,094 Skyler, now is not a good time for me, okay? 11 00:02:57,260 --> 00:03:00,013 -Can we talk about this later? -No, okay? We can't. 12 00:03:02,974 --> 00:03:04,559 Why are you doing--? 13 00:03:05,143 --> 00:03:07,020 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Oh, Jesus. 14 00:03:07,186 --> 00:03:10,189 -What happened? -Nothing. I just bumped it. That's all. 15 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:13,026 Okay, I'm-- I'm coming in. 16 00:03:20,075 --> 00:03:21,326 Okay. 17 00:03:21,493 --> 00:03:24,371 Exactly what happened? 18 00:03:24,579 --> 00:03:27,999 It's complicated and I don't wish to discuss it. 19 00:03:28,166 --> 00:03:31,210 -It's none of your concern. -Are you in danger? 20 00:03:32,295 --> 00:03:33,839 Walt. 21 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:39,594 Walt, I need you to look me in the eye and tell me right now. 22 00:03:39,761 --> 00:03:42,139 -Are you in danger? -You know what? 23 00:03:43,140 --> 00:03:49,104 Let's just say that I have a hell of a lot more on my mind right now... 24 00:03:49,271 --> 00:03:52,232 ...than thinking about buying a damn car wash. 25 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 00:03:52,399 --> 00:03:53,525 Okay? 26 00:03:53,692 --> 00:03:55,694 So if you could just-- 27 00:03:55,861 --> 00:03:57,779 Please. 28 00:04:00,198 --> 00:04:01,742 Okay. 29 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:05,996 Okay. Then we go to the police. 30 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:09,875 -What? -We tell them everything. 31 00:04:10,041 --> 00:04:13,295 That you're a drug dealer afraid for your safety... 32 00:04:13,462 --> 00:04:16,673 ...and the safety of your family and you need help. 33 00:04:17,299 --> 00:04:19,217 -What choice is there? -What choice? 34 00:04:19,384 --> 00:04:21,720 If you're in danger then it would be-- 35 00:04:21,887 --> 00:04:24,181 Wait, wait, stop, stop. Stop. 36 00:04:24,347 --> 00:04:26,975 You keep saying that word. "Danger." "Danger." 37 00:04:27,142 --> 00:04:29,811 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY -But you said-- -No, I have never used that word. 38 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:32,939 I said "complicated" and then you flew off the handle. 39 00:04:33,106 --> 00:04:36,193 Yeah, I flew off the handle when I saw that. 40 00:04:36,359 --> 00:04:39,154 Okay? Where'd that come from? 41 00:04:39,613 --> 00:04:42,115 A fall in the shower? 42 00:04:42,282 --> 00:04:46,161 This is just so passive-aggressive, you know. 43 00:04:46,328 --> 00:04:47,454 Passive-aggressive? 44 00:04:47,621 --> 00:04:51,249 I go two days without returning your phone calls, two days... 45 00:04:51,416 --> 00:04:55,754 ...and I have one minor little incident, and now you're telling me... 46 00:04:55,921 --> 00:04:58,590 ...that I should turn myself in to the police! 47 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,008 -A minor incident? -Yes. 48 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:03,094 What minor little incident? 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 49 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:09,267 I had an argument with a coworker, okay? 50 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:12,020 And? 51 00:05:12,854 --> 00:05:13,939 I had an argument. 52 00:05:14,105 --> 00:05:16,024 We were in this bar... 53 00:05:16,191 --> 00:05:19,361 ...and we were discussing a particular business strategy. 54 00:05:19,528 --> 00:05:25,575 And it got heated and out of control, and he hit me. Once. 55 00:05:25,742 --> 00:05:28,912 And I didn't retaliate because he's a much older man. 56 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:31,289 And that's it. 57 00:05:33,792 --> 00:05:36,294 You were in a bar fight? 58 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:44,135 Yes, Skyler. I was in a bar fight. 59 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:47,764 So you're okay? 60 00:05:49,558 --> 00:05:51,309 Really? 61 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:56,481 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Yes. 62 00:05:56,648 --> 00:05:58,441 I'm okay. 63 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:03,405 And I think, in the end, that it may have been a good thing... 64 00:06:03,572 --> 00:06:06,741 ...because we were able to clear the air and, you know.... 65 00:06:06,908 --> 00:06:08,952 Mutual respect, and.... 66 00:06:09,703 --> 00:06:11,454 So.... 67 00:06:12,622 --> 00:06:14,499 Frozen peas. 68 00:06:16,668 --> 00:06:19,421 -What? -It's the best thing for the swelling. 69 00:06:19,588 --> 00:06:23,133 Oh, it's not really swollen, it's just-- 70 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:25,176 No peas. 71 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:27,345 You don't even have ice. 72 00:06:27,512 --> 00:06:31,683 I will get peas, I will get ice. Peas and ice, I'm writing it down. 73 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:34,853 I.... 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 74 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:40,399 I need you to promise me... 75 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:44,154 ...that if things do get dangerous-- 76 00:06:44,321 --> 00:06:46,907 -Skyler-- -Promise me. 77 00:06:47,449 --> 00:06:49,326 Absolutely. 78 00:06:51,786 --> 00:06:53,246 So.... 79 00:06:54,623 --> 00:06:56,625 Car wash. 80 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:13,767 Honey. Charles. 81 00:07:16,853 --> 00:07:18,563 Take a look at this kitchen. 82 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:24,903 Hi there. Can I answer any questions? 83 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,572 Yes. Any chance of a top-off? 84 00:07:27,739 --> 00:07:31,493 Oh, I think we can help you out there. 85 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:40,585 So, what do you think? 86 00:07:40,752 --> 00:07:43,880 Oh, very nice. Very open. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 87 00:07:44,047 --> 00:07:46,341 Oh, I agree. It flows. 88 00:07:46,508 --> 00:07:48,760 Whole lot of natural light. 89 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:50,220 Michael Kilbourne.