[Jeff is far from "the best guy for this kinda thing". That distinction is held by Saul Goodman. And Jesse's thinking about Saul as he pulls out his wallet, counting out $100 bills. Jeff's assurances don't mean much to Jesse when they barely know each other, but money... Money talks. It seals the deal between lawyer and client. It buys whatever loyalty Jesse will need in this endeavor.]
I need a place with a lotta escape routes. I got a boat, so anything on the water's good. Close to an airport's also good. And the Porter.
And it's gotta be big. Not huge, but just... You know. Spacious. In case my situation ever goes all Escobar.
[That is... If he's ever imprisoned in his own home or it's too dangerous to step foot outside. He's thinking ahead with this investment.
Jesse offers a handful of two thousand dollars to Jeff.]
We'll call this the start of your retainer. I'll bring more with me next time.
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I need a place with a lotta escape routes. I got a boat, so anything on the water's good. Close to an airport's also good. And the Porter.
And it's gotta be big. Not huge, but just... You know. Spacious. In case my situation ever goes all Escobar.
[That is... If he's ever imprisoned in his own home or it's too dangerous to step foot outside. He's thinking ahead with this investment.
Jesse offers a handful of two thousand dollars to Jeff.]
We'll call this the start of your retainer. I'll bring more with me next time.