S02E05 · SCENE 15/23 · 22:10
Breakage · Desert cook site

Walt and Jesse argue over the business

In the desert, Walt and Jesse argue about small sales versus a third option, and Jesse makes his demands.

22:10→25:39
in the episode · 3m 29s · S02E05
Walt and Jesse argue over the business

What happens

22:10–25:39

Walt wants Jesse to sell small quantities, but Jesse says the DEA is watching and he needs money. Jesse proposes they control production and distribution. Walt refuses to bring in outsiders, and Jesse insists on doing things his way or he walks.

WhereDesert cook site
DriverJesse
Positionact2 · convergence
ThreadJesse's new business venture

Key lines

from this scene
22:16

Why are we cooking when we can't even move what we cook?

23:03

I don't think either of us are eager to jump into bed with another Tuco.

23:36

I've got nothing to show for all of this. Nothing for my family which, as you might remember, was the whole damn point.

25:30

before your greedy old ass came along. All right?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tense0.6
negotiation0.5
threat0.4
angry0.4
confession0.3
argumentrapid back and forth

Beats

24:09We got to be Tuco
25:50Do things my way or I walk

Scene in the episode

22:10–25:39
A · Walt's medical bills and money
B · Jesse's new business venture
C · Hank's promotion and panic attacks
D · Skyler and Marie's sisterly rift

Clips from this episode

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Jesse Shows Off His New Apartment | Breakage | Breaking Bad · Breaking Bad & Beyond
Walt Finds Out Jesse Is Short $1,000 and Loses It | Breaking Bad (Aaron Paul) · Crime City
Hank's Resurrection | Alternate Breaking Bad Ending · Jose Ramos

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Walt Whitman5 episodes · drives 309 scenes
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Jesse PinkmanAaron Paul62 episodes · drives 180 scenes

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