Better Call Saul, Season 5

Rich:
[to Kim] I'm thinking you could take a break from Mesa Verde.

Kim:
A break?

Rich:
Actually, a pair of mineral rights beefs just came in. They practically have your name on them. You can split your time between that and your pro bono clients.

Kim:
Mesa Verde is my client.

Rich:
And they still will be. I'll just step in and take point, just on a temporary basis. And, of course, it goes without saying, this won't affect any of your compensation. And that includes your bonus.

Kim:
You know, Mesa Verde is fully informed of any potential conflicts. Kevin signed it off himself.

Rich:
Still, I think you're going to need to take a break. [gets up to leave]

Kim:
I don't understand where this is coming from.

Rich:
Don't you? [pause] Kim... Sometimes the less said the better.

Kim:
And why is that?

Rich:
Do we have to?

Kim:
Yes, we do.

Rich:
Alright. First, I had to twist your arm to get you down to Tucumcari for the eviction. Then, you put the full court press on Kevin to change sites. That doesn't work, and–abra-cadabra–your boyfriend's opposing counsel.

Kim:
I told you, I explained the situation to Kevin and Paige.

Rich:
Yeah, I know you did. And I'm sorry to say... I'm just not buying it.

[Kim waits a moment before leaving her office to publicly confront Rich]

Kim:
Rich! Rich, hold on! What are you saying exactly?

Rich:
Let's talk in my office.

Kim:
You are accusing me of something! Go ahead and say it! Are you talking about malfeasance? Working against my clients' interests? What?

Rich:
Please...

Kim:
Rich, tell me! You know I worked my ass off to get here. You know that!

Rich:
Yes, I do know.

Kim:
So, tell me! Please tell me why I would risk everything for some squatter? Why?! I don't understand. Are you–Are you trying to protect the firm? From what?!

Rich:
Kim, I am not trying to protect the firm. I am trying to protect you.

Kim:
I don't need your protection. I need to represent my client!

Rich:
[pause] If that's how you want it.