CREATED BY Vince Gilligan EPISODE 4.02 “Thirty-Eight Snub” While Walt prepares his defense against Gus, Jesse copes with the pressure by renewing his friendship with Badger and Skinny Pete. WRITTEN BY: George Mastras DIRECTED BY: Michelle MacLaren ORIGINAL BROADCAST: July 24, 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. Bob Odenkirk ... Saul Goodman Giancarlo Esposito ... Gustavo 'Gus' Fring (voice) Jonathan Banks ... Mike Ehrmantraut Jim Beaver ... Lawson Matt Jones ... Badger Emily Rios ... Andrea Cantillo Charles Baker ... Skinny Pete Marius Stan ... Bogdan Wolynetz Ray Campbell ... Tyrus Kitt Tank Jones ... Chuck Ian Posada ... Brock Cantillo John Christopher Hicks ... Biker Jefferson Arca ... Delivery Man Sarah Minnich ... Party Girl David Robinson Jr. ... Commercial Voice Over (voice) 1 00:00:04,588 --> 00:00:08,634 So how's it look? 2 00:00:09,343 --> 00:00:11,970 Meaning, do I see it? 3 00:00:12,763 --> 00:00:14,348 Yes. 4 00:00:15,474 --> 00:00:17,059 Do you see it? 5 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:24,483 Basically, any lawman worth his salt is gonna spot that, yeah. 6 00:00:25,442 --> 00:00:27,486 Assuming that's a deal breaker? 7 00:00:27,653 --> 00:00:30,405 Yes, it's a deal breaker. 8 00:00:31,823 --> 00:00:37,120 Well, if stealth is what you're aspiring to... 9 00:00:37,287 --> 00:00:41,792 ...you best go with something more compact. 10 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:43,710 Thirty-eight Special. 11 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:44,920 Snub nose. 12 00:00:45,087 --> 00:00:46,755 Got a concealed hammer... 13 00:00:46,922 --> 00:00:49,591 ...so it don't catch on your belt 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY when you draw. 14 00:00:49,758 --> 00:00:52,886 Tried and true. No nonsense about it. 15 00:00:55,305 --> 00:00:56,723 -Five shots. -Yeah. 16 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,725 Automatic has how many? 17 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:01,103 Ten in the mag, one in the chamber. 18 00:01:01,270 --> 00:01:04,648 If you can't get it done with five, you're into spray and pray... 19 00:01:04,815 --> 00:01:08,860 ...in which case, I wouldn't count on another six closing the deal. 20 00:01:09,444 --> 00:01:11,863 You load that with 158-grain hollow points... 21 00:01:12,030 --> 00:01:15,993 ...instead of standard wadcutters, it's got plenty of stopping power. 22 00:01:17,369 --> 00:01:19,705 Can't get more dependable than a wheel gun. 23 00:01:24,751 --> 00:01:26,085 Try it on with this. 24 00:01:29,339 --> 00:01:34,011 That snubbie will conceal up real nice if you carry it IWB. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 25 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:37,264 Little harder to draw from, but there's no substitute... 26 00:01:37,431 --> 00:01:40,267 ...if you're intent on fooling a vigilant eye. 27 00:01:41,393 --> 00:01:43,020 Comes in polymer too. 28 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:45,731 I prefer the feel of leather. 29 00:01:45,897 --> 00:01:48,400 Old school, I guess. 30 00:01:51,194 --> 00:01:53,655 Sure it's on the correct side? 31 00:01:53,822 --> 00:01:55,616 If you're right-handed, it is. 32 00:01:55,907 --> 00:01:58,201 I don't know, ma-- Are you sure? 33 00:01:58,368 --> 00:02:01,163 Maybe it'll feel better on the left side. 34 00:02:01,413 --> 00:02:03,749 General rule, you don't wanna cross-draw. 35 00:02:03,915 --> 00:02:06,251 Not unless you're gonna be sitting. 36 00:02:06,418 --> 00:02:10,047 You know, store clerks, card gamers and such. 37 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 00:02:18,513 --> 00:02:23,143 Either way, you're gonna wanna practice your draw. A lot. 38 00:02:23,310 --> 00:02:25,562 Because if you're all fingers... 39 00:02:25,729 --> 00:02:29,232 ...well, it might could be him keeping the peace instead of you. 40 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:31,026 Catch my drift? 41 00:02:34,112 --> 00:02:35,781 What's this? 42 00:02:36,365 --> 00:02:38,825 That is why you're gonna pay me five times... 43 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:41,745 ...what you'd pay your neighborhood gun store. 44 00:02:43,622 --> 00:02:46,458 Serial number's been filed off. 45 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:51,505 So to state the obvious... 46 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:54,591 ...I don't wanna be caught with this on me. 47 00:02:55,092 --> 00:02:57,176 No. To state the obvious, you don't. 48 00:02:58,345 --> 00:03:02,891 You know, mister, I've been providing my services for the past 30-odd years. 49 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 00:03:03,350 --> 00:03:06,520 Think I'd learn better than to ask a man his business... 50 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:09,106 ...especially not one referred by the lawyer. 51 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:11,316 But I do feel the urge to ask you... 52 00:03:12,150 --> 00:03:14,903 ...are we strictly talking defense here? 53 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:18,907 Yes, absolutely. 54 00:03:19,074 --> 00:03:20,117 Defense. 55 00:03:20,283 --> 00:03:21,785 Why? 56 00:03:21,952 --> 00:03:25,747 Because if it's just personal protection... 57 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:28,667 ...aside from a bucket of money... 58 00:03:28,834 --> 00:03:32,504 ...you'd save yourself a potential felony two-spot... 59 00:03:32,671 --> 00:03:36,967 ...for carrying a weapon with a defaced serial number if you buy it legally. 60 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:43,014 But if you did have to use it, wouldn't it still be better to use one... 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 61 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:44,683 ...that couldn't be traced? 62 00:03:44,850 --> 00:03:46,268 This is the West, boss. 63 00:03:46,601 --> 00:03:49,896 New Mexico's not a retreat jurisdiction. 64 00:03:50,063 --> 00:03:52,357 Man steps to you bent on doing you harm... 65 00:03:52,524 --> 00:03:56,528 ...you got every right to plant your feet and shoot to kill. 66 00:03:56,695 --> 00:04:01,450 Some call it a moral right, and I do include myself within that class. 67 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:06,079 All this to say, I'm happy to take your money. 68 00:04:06,371 --> 00:04:09,583 But if you're not a convicted felon... 69 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,711 ...you might best be advised to bear your arms... 70 00:04:12,878 --> 00:04:15,589 ...within the confines of the law. 71 00:04:21,219 --> 00:04:23,305 It's for defense. 72 00:04:29,770 --> 00:04:31,480 Defense. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 73 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:41,990 I'll take it. 74 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:37,379 Thanks, Bonnie. 75 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:18,730 Jesse. 76 00:07:18,897 --> 00:07:20,690 What's up, brother? 77 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:24,361 Dude, sounds like an earthquake out there. 78 00:07:24,986 --> 00:07:26,196 New sound system. 79 00:07:26,696 --> 00:07:29,574 -Check it out. -Bodacious subwoofers, yo. 80 00:07:29,741 --> 00:07:31,326 Serious cannons. 81 00:07:31,493 --> 00:07:33,745 Eighteen-inchers, six of them. 82 00:07:33,912 --> 00:07:37,666 Aluminum cones, so they're really, really, like, sonically neutral. 83 00:07:37,832 --> 00:07:39,209 Tweeters are killer too. 84 00:07:39,376 --> 00:07:42,754 Dig all them lines jumping around. Psychedelic. 85 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:50,095 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Kind of like just wanna stare at them.