BWW Recap: Betrayal and Backstabbing on BETTER CALL SAUL

Jimmy McGill's got a lot going on in his life right now: he's trying to balance his professional and personal relationship with Kim; he's learning to cope with his brother's illness; he's exploring his not-so-legal tendencies with his soon to be partner in crime Mike Ehrmantraut; and, possibly most importantly, he's about to enter into one of the biggest lawsuits of his legal life thus far.

That's a lot of dramedy to cover in only two more episodes.

One thing I'm curious about (and I know we won't get to it this season, and that's fine) is how these relationships change - and how some of them get eliminated completely - by the time Jimmy takes on the identity of Saul. We know that by the time Jimmy meets Walter White, he's fully immersed in the grey, swampy middle ground of legal vs. not-so-legal practices. But where did Kim go? And what about Chuck? Sure, there are flaws and weaknesses in these relationships already, but as of now, they're on the mend. What happens down the line?

As for tonight, I'm mostly just curious about how Jimmy and Chuck are going to pull off this case against the senior citizen home. It's a lot to undertake. Can they do it? Let's find out.

Join me here and on Twitter @CourtHenley tonight for a live recap of BETTER CALL SAUL! My recations, like Jimmy's snide comments, will be tastefully unfiltered. A good time will be had by all, I assure you!

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10:00 : Jimmy is outside...with Chuck. Progress continues. You got this, Chuck! Wiggle your toes in that grass!

10:07 : Ah, so Mike was going to the vet for an actual dog that time. For the most part.

10:10 : Sometimes, I really hate lawyers. Those times include, but are not limited to, when lawyers get stuck defending guilty clients and then make the opposing lawyers lose their battle for their innocent clients. For an example, please see the Sandpiper Crossing attorneys and how they swamped Chuck and Jimmy with a ridiculous and painstaking amount of paperwork.

But why...don't they just...hire more people themselves instead of passing it off to Hamlin? Fundraise if you need money! Make a Kickstarter! Have a bake sale! Do something, but don't pass it off to them! This is your time to shine!

10:15 : Oh hey! Good job again, Chuck! You may be back in the tinfoil, but you're outside and on a cell phone! Making strides.

10:19 : That guy...is a giant.

I knew I liked Mike for a reason. They're carrying guns, he's carrying a sandwich.

BAM! He's the last man standing. Don't tempt Ehrmantraut. He'll show you how it's done. One man, doing the job of three.

10:26 : HA, Chuck lined his suit jacket with foil. Baby steps there, Chuck, baby steps.

He has overcome a lot, though, since we first met him. At the beginning of the season, the poor guy used only kerosene lamps and wouldn't go within a hundred feet of a cell phone. Now, him and his tinfoil jacket are actually heading outside.

HHM must be desperate for this case if they're willing to unplug virtually everything in their building just to make Chuck comfortable. Because we all know that that little ovation when Chuck walked in wasn't genuine.

Nice extreme high angle shot. It symbolizes how distant Kim and Jimmy are with each other.

10:32 : I'm on Jimmy's side here, but there's no way he could've really thought that Hamlin was going to let him work there. Which is why I can't stand him.

You GO, Jimmy!

10:39 : And you go, Kim, for sticking up for him! Have I mentioned I don't like Hamlin? Because I don't like Hamlin.

Um, wow, she hasn't quit yet why? If my boss told me he didn't care about my opinions so bluntly I'd be out of there so fast.

10:41 : This guy's like a lame Walter White. Wimp.

How did this guy even get into dealing drugs? He's got no Jesse Pinkman to guide him into the dark abyss of dealing drugs! He's gonna get eaten alive!

HA! "We're short $20...that's fine." That's exactly what my reaction would be.

10:46 : Wise words of wisdom, Mike. Basically sums up all of this show and all of BREAKING BAD in one little sentence. You can be a good "bad guy", or a bad "good guy." To him, intentions and the reasons behind actions matter more than the actions themselves.

10:53 : Wait, why the change of heart, Kim? He can't give up the case. He's done so much work for it, and he has to fight for it! This is Jimmy's turn to make a name for himself.

10:58 : Oof, asking for Chuck to quit the firm? That's risky. Honestly, I'd do it. I can't stand the guy. But that's risky.

Hang on, Chuck called Hamlin before the meeting? Chuck told Hamlin to not hire Jimmy? Now this is getting interesting. After everything Jimmy's done for him, why doesn't he think Jimmy's not a real lawyer?

So much for supportive brother. Jimmy's worked hard, too, Chuck. You have to recognize that! Look at everything Jimmy did to reserach this case. He obviously knows what he's doing. Give him a shot!

At least this starts to explain my quesiton of why Chuck isn't really involved with Jimmy down the line.

Next week's episode is the season finale of BETTER CALL SAUL. What do you think is going to go down? Let us know in the comments below or talk to me about it on Twitter @CourtHenley! Come on, I know you have guesses. Share 'em!

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