The episode commences with a flashback of Jimmy in his days
as a mail clerk for HHM. Jimmy is friendly
in his short sleeves and tie as he delivers files around the office. He pays a visit to Kim and asks her to open a
letter for him. She opens it and Jimmy
gets a hug and a kiss. He then goes to
visit Chuck. He tells him he’s passed
the bar. Chuck is incredulous; he didn’t
even know that Jimmy had finished school. Jimmy reveals it was a correspondence coarse
through University of American Samoa, “Go land crabs!” (His diploma was seen on
Breaking Bad, it’s a nice consistency.) He
also reveals to his brother that it took three times to pass the bar. “Little
like losing your virginity!” He asks
Chuck to speak with Howard about a job in the firm. Chuck reluctantly agrees.
There is a celebration in the mailroom for Jimmy complete
with cake and balloons. Howard asks to speak to Jimmy in private. The conversation isn’t audible over the sound
of the printer, but it’s obviously a rejection. As Howard leaves with his piece of cake, he
says, “Let’s revisit this topic in six months,” It’s clear why Jimmy dislikes Howard
so much. (I could relate to this story, when I was about to get my RN license I
was fired from my clerk job at the hospital where I had hoped to start my
career.)
The next scene shows Kim unpacking into her new office
location. Howard walks in and asks for her to appear with him. She stands by Howard in a news conference
outlining the plea agreement brokered by her for Craig Kettleman. Howard doesn’t mention her contributions and
basks in the spotlight.
Jimmy makes a visit to a Mrs. Landry at the Sandpiper
Crossing Assisted Living. He has completed a will for her and she owes him one
hundred forty dollars. Embarrassed she’s short of cash, she asks him to wait a
week until she gets her “allowance.” Jimmy questions her about the nursing
home’s control of her funds and she explains that they control all the residents’
incomes, and then give them the remainder as an allowance. Jimmy smells
something fishy is cooking here.
Jimmy returns to the facility and reviews the billing
statements from some of the residents. The receptionist overhears this
conversation and calls the company’s legal team.
Jimmy visits Chuck’s house. Chuck is looking over the files
Jimmy left. He observes that Jimmy did this on purpose so that he could, “Play
Tom Sawyer while I paint the fence.” Jimmy is overwhelmed by his workload,
Chuck suggests hiring a paralegal. Jimmy asks Chuck to look closely at the
statements, which reveal a pattern of over charging the residents for simple
staple items. He believes there is fraud occurring and this could become a
large, possibly class action lawsuit.
Jimmy returns to Sandpiper only to be blocked by the
suspicious receptionist. He pleads to use the bathroom. Jimmy drafts a document
accusing them of fraud. The security team attempts to escort him out, he hands
the receptionist his statement written on toilet paper. He yells at them to “Stop shredding!” as he
is deposited on the curb.
Mike is working in the parking lot booth. Stacey calls and
asks if he could possibly baby-sit his granddaughter. Mike is so over whelmed;
he lets a car got through without stickers! Mike gladly accepts the task and is happy to
be able to help his daughter-in-law.
Jimmy waits in the parking lot of Sandpiper until the
receptionist leaves. He proceeds to “dumpster dive.” Surrounded by filth, he
rummages around for the shredded documents. Two employees arrive and add
garbage on Jimmy. With his head literally dripping with filth, the Sandpiper
attorney calls his cell phone. Curious to why he’s whispering, Jimmy lies, and
“I’m at the opera!” Jimmy is adamant about the charges of elder abuse and
fraud. The attorney says he only called to find out if he was related to
Charles McGill. Jimmy affirms his
relationship to Chuck. The attorney becomes hostel, and accuses him of “a
shakedown.” Angrily, Jimmy hangs up and exits the dumpster. Finally, he sees
the paper recycling bins where the documents have been placed.
Jimmy works through the night at Chuck’s house trying to
sort the shredded statements. Chuck awakens, surprised at Jimmy’s presence but
kindly offers to make him some coffee. Jimmy is asleep before the coffee is
done, Chuck kindly places a pillow under his head and begins to piece the
documents together himself.
Jimmy wakes up that evening to see Chuck has made amazing
progress with the documents. He points
out the “smoking gun” to Jimmy, it’s a statement for supplies from Nebraska. Chuck begins to quote relevant cases that will
assist in their research. Jimmy is
surprised, “You want to work together?” The
brothers embrace.
Jimmy calls Kim at HHM. He wants her to print articles for him using
the office’s database. (Consistent with pre-Internet research, mid-nineties?)
She is reluctant to charge the printing expenses to the company. Chuck lets them use his account number. Kim is
surprised the brothers are working together and asks, “Can he handle it?” Jimmy replies, “Yes, it’s good for him.” She
agrees to help.
Mike is busy with his granddaughter sculpting Playdoh.
Stacey arrives home from work pleased to find them both content. Stacey asks Mike if she can spend the
ill-gotten money from Matty. Mike
replies, “If that money does a single good thing, then use it.” It’s clear she needs more money to survive.
The Sandpiper attorney receives a copy of the shredded
“smoking gun” statement. He calls Jimmy and agrees to meet with them at Chuck’s
house. When they arrive Jimmy asks them
to leave their electronics outside due to Chuck’s medical condition. A few of
the men snicker but agree. Inside, Chuck tells Jimmy, “I don’t know if I can do
this.” Like a coach, Jimmy gives him a rousing speech for confidence.
The lead attorney begins by asking Chuck if he remembers
meeting him. He carelessly adds, “I
thought you’d be arguing in front of the Supreme Court someday.” Chuck is
silent for most of the proceedings. The Sandpiper group haggles and will agree
to pay one hundred thousand dollars damages to the residents as an “accounting
error.” Jimmy will not take this and draws their attention to the shredded document.
He argues that since the supplier was
out of state, it meets the criteria to make this a RICO case. The Sandpiper team is stunned but ask Chuck
how much they are seeking. Chuck finally
speaks; “Twenty million dollars or we see you in court” The shocked Sandpiper
lawyers depart.
Jimmy asks what his brother was thinking with that amount. Chuck reasons, it’s a mulit-state facility
involving many parties. He insists
twenty million is a conservative estimate. Chuck’s brain is active; he needs Jimmy to get
back inside the assisted living facility.
Mike visits the vet who stitched him up when he arrived. He
assesses the health of a shelter dog Mike has adopted. Mike asks if he still has a job for him. The
vet is evasive, “I still keep in touch with people.” Mike responds, “Tell me what
you’ve got and I’ll tell you what I’ll do.” It looks like Mike’s retirement
didn’t last long.
Jimmy returns to Chuck’s house, exhausted from working. He soon is asleep on the sofa. Chuck wants
some files out of Jimmy’s car. Without
realizing it, he goes outside and retrieves the files himself. Realizing what
he’s done once he’s on the curb, Chuck looks around in amazement.
Only two episodes left! What is going to happen to
Chuck? Will Mike start working with
Jimmy again? When will Jimmy change his name to Saul and wear that orange
shirt?
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