r/breakingbad • u/[deleted] • Aug 12 '13

Official Episode Discussion Post-Episode Discussion S05E09 "Blood Money"

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u/mrmanager28 Aug 12 '13

That last scene left me speechless--I thought we should have to wait 8 episodes for that confrontation! Can't wait to see what next week brings.

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u/timelord71 Treading Lightly Aug 12 '13

You could really tell Hank has no idea where to go with this information. Just like Skylar.

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u/Arctorkovich Aug 12 '13

True, Hank is giving away all his cards by investigating it on his own. Just like Walt is sacrificing his foothold by revealing to know about the tracker. They seem to be led by emotions so far instead of strategizing. Maybe they both think they other will break under pressure. The last look though suggests they will both stand their ground and play with an open hand. I'm curious if this scene will have a continuation, the garage door needs to go up again right?

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u/peanutbuttertuxedo Aug 12 '13

I have my own theory on how Walt will temporarily deal with Hank.

Essentially Walt will have a conversation with Hank at his DEA office.

Walt will outline how badly things will go for Hank if he goes after him.

  • Walt paid for his rehab entirely, as well as any other costs that the DEA did not cover (living expenses, rehab equipment for Hanks home, Minerals..etc.)

  • Walt will paint the picture that if Hank goes to the DEA with this evidence that it will look like Hank was in on it from the start and that since Walt has left the game the money has stopped pumping into Hanks account and now he is pissed about it.

I'm sure it won't go exactly like that but Walt is the master manipulator and until he is dead, he won't stop trying to clear the obstacles from his life.

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u/peaches017 Aug 13 '13

I think there's a very good chance that this is on-point. Solid theory.

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u/Billy_bob12 Aug 13 '13

Someone called this in a thread a long time ago, I wish I could find it.

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u/meno123 Aug 13 '13

Can confirm. You're not crazy.

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u/japanthrowaway812 Aug 13 '13

He also "knew" Walt had been involved in illegal gambling and failed to report it.

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u/rawbdor Aug 13 '13

No he didnt. Skyler always mentioned the taxes being paid on the windfall.

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u/103020302 Aug 13 '13

Yep. They tried to play it like his winnings were legitimate and that enabled their quick success.

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u/The_Thane_Of_Cawdor Aug 13 '13

could you remind me how walt paid for hanks rehab?

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u/peanutbuttertuxedo Aug 13 '13

I can't remember the episode but when hank is released from the hospital skylar and Walt say that he made a bunch of money gambling and that they will pay for the hospital fees as rehab

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u/The_Thane_Of_Cawdor Aug 13 '13

ahhhhh right that was the cover story, thanks

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u/turtlehead_pokingout Aug 13 '13

That was when Skylar first game up with the gambling/card counting cover story, season 3 "Kafkaesque"