At least Lalo isn't slighted by Saul's suggestion that his real family showing up in a display of support wouldn't be the best idea. Thank God for the small mercies, he supposes. He returns Lalo's point, like the two of them are both on the same page with something simple, like what restaurant they want to order from for lunch. Not, you know, hiring a fake family for a fake man to commit elaborate perjury and get a psychopath freed on bond for a murder he absolutely committed.
He can wrestle with the moral implications of this later.
"Exactly. You wouldn't happen to know anyone who knows anyone that could get us an appearance from Jorge De Guzman's family, would you?"
Hey, Lalo loves his family — in his own fucked up way — but he's not an idiot. If nothing else, he's very aware of how it would look to have a bunch of Salamancas show up after he gave the cops a fake name. Besides, Tuco's in prison, Hector's in the nursing home and as far as the others... eh, better keep them as far away from court as possible.
And hey! Saul's point genuinely delights him.
When Saul asks if he knows anyone, Lalo leans back and just smirks. It's not even one of his usual grins. Just... a smirk.
Does he know a guy?? Who does Saul think he's talking to? Okay, most of his contacts are back in Mexico, not here in the States, but even here, he has enough cartel connections to find somebody.
Lalo rubs his moustache almost gleefully. "Yeah, I think I can maybe rustle somebody up. He'll call you later with the details. But — " Lalo leans forward and slaps the table " — anyway, time for you to run on along home!"
Saul absolutely agrees. It is very much time for him to go home and prep probably one of the worst cases he thinks he'll ever work on, if not mostly because he has no choice but to get one specific verdict. He doesn't want to think about what might happen if he somehow fails to get it.
He shuffles the paperwork he brought in with him so that it fits neatly in a folder, and quickly files it away in his briefcase. He's not going to think about that JMM emblem emblazoned on the briefcase and what he originally wanted it to mean. For now, it's Lalo's way and he knows it. Justice matters most? No. It's just make money, and just get Lalo out of his hair.
"Make sure you dress your best for the judge. But if you need me before then, you know how to reach me."
Hopefully without getting any underlings to kidnap him. A normal phone call will do.
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He can wrestle with the moral implications of this later.
"Exactly. You wouldn't happen to know anyone who knows anyone that could get us an appearance from Jorge De Guzman's family, would you?"
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And hey! Saul's point genuinely delights him.
When Saul asks if he knows anyone, Lalo leans back and just smirks. It's not even one of his usual grins. Just... a smirk.
Does he know a guy?? Who does Saul think he's talking to? Okay, most of his contacts are back in Mexico, not here in the States, but even here, he has enough cartel connections to find somebody.
Lalo rubs his moustache almost gleefully. "Yeah, I think I can maybe rustle somebody up. He'll call you later with the details. But — " Lalo leans forward and slaps the table " — anyway, time for you to run on along home!"
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He shuffles the paperwork he brought in with him so that it fits neatly in a folder, and quickly files it away in his briefcase. He's not going to think about that JMM emblem emblazoned on the briefcase and what he originally wanted it to mean. For now, it's Lalo's way and he knows it. Justice matters most? No. It's just make money, and just get Lalo out of his hair.
"Make sure you dress your best for the judge. But if you need me before then, you know how to reach me."
Hopefully without getting any underlings to kidnap him. A normal phone call will do.
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Lalo winks. As far as he's concerned, they're not done yet. Oh, no. This is just the beginning.
He smiles and makes a 'run along' gesture at Saul.