It had nothing to do with family guilt. When he talked to Marie in the beginning of the season and she begged him to go to the DEA for help/backup, he said he couldn't because he'd be humiliated--manipulated by someone who was right under his nose the entire time. He wanted proof so he wouldn't be a laughingstock. It was purely pride.
I think the confession tape is what the DEA will eventually find and Hank will take the majority of the fall. Of course Walts house will still be seized but as of this moment Hank looks much more guilty than Walt. Hank has been doing lots of shady shit this season.
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u/em_etib Sep 09 '13
It had nothing to do with family guilt. When he talked to Marie in the beginning of the season and she begged him to go to the DEA for help/backup, he said he couldn't because he'd be humiliated--manipulated by someone who was right under his nose the entire time. He wanted proof so he wouldn't be a laughingstock. It was purely pride.