S01E05 · SCENE 14/13 · 44:16
Gray Matter · Walt's home

Walt lies to Gretchen about insurance

Walt falsely claims his insurance covers treatment to avoid charity.

44:16→47:06
in the episode · 2m 50s · S01E05

What happens

44:16–47:06

Gretchen calls Walt, urging him to accept money for treatment. Walt lies, saying his insurance came through, and thanks her.

WhereWalt's home
DriverWalt
Positionact4 · complication
ThreadWalt's cancer decision

Key lines

from this scene
45:13

Even the name of our company, it's half yours.

45:23

Is this about you and me?

46:05

You know, that really was a great party.

46:11

Keep in touch, okay? Sure. Sure, and thank you for calling.

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Scene DNA

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tense0.6
awkward0.4
secret exposed0.2
phone call

Beats

44:17Gretchen offers money
45:46Walt lies about insurance

Scene in the episode

44:16–47:06
A · Jesse's meth cooking
B · Walt's cancer decision
C · Family intervention

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The Family Argues Over Walt's Treatment I Gray Matter | Breaking Bad · Breaking Bad & Beyond
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Elliott Offers Walt A Job At Gray Matter | Gray Matter | Breaking Bad · Breaking Bad & Beyond
Jesse's Job Interview | Gray Matter | Breaking Bad · Breaking Bad & Beyond
Elliot's Birthday Party I Gray Matter | Breaking Bad · Breaking Bad & Beyond

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Walt Whitman5 episodes · drives 309 scenes
GS
Gretchen SchwartzJessica Hecht9 episodes · drives 1 scenes

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