[ At home, that is. Which is a good few blocks away from here. Whatever - isn't like he's going to be driving Jesse to the hospital, anyway. He can fling Jesse over his shoulder, make it look like he's taking him off to infirmary. He's done it before - flung Jesse over his shoulder before, that is. Hopefully this time, the kid won't puke all over him.
But first matters first. He's gotta smooth this over somehow. Whether Joel believes this guy is in the police or not isn't the point - the point is, Joel isn't going to take any chances. Last thing both Jesse and himself needs is the police hot on their tail.
Time to switch on some of that mediating Texan charm of his. He's a pro at it, having spent years smoothing over feathers Tess ruffled back in the zone. ]
Now, look-- [ He's crouching down by Jesse now, one hand on the kid's shoulder while looking up at Schrader, a hand held out palm-down at him in a cool, calm manner, like he's only interested in reasoning with him. ] I know I treated you a bit rough just then, wasn't aware you were law enforcement. Just thought you were givin' the kid a hard time, is all.
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[ At home, that is. Which is a good few blocks away from here. Whatever - isn't like he's going to be driving Jesse to the hospital, anyway. He can fling Jesse over his shoulder, make it look like he's taking him off to infirmary. He's done it before - flung Jesse over his shoulder before, that is. Hopefully this time, the kid won't puke all over him.
But first matters first. He's gotta smooth this over somehow. Whether Joel believes this guy is in the police or not isn't the point - the point is, Joel isn't going to take any chances. Last thing both Jesse and himself needs is the police hot on their tail.
Time to switch on some of that mediating Texan charm of his. He's a pro at it, having spent years smoothing over feathers Tess ruffled back in the zone. ]
Now, look-- [ He's crouching down by Jesse now, one hand on the kid's shoulder while looking up at Schrader, a hand held out palm-down at him in a cool, calm manner, like he's only interested in reasoning with him. ] I know I treated you a bit rough just then, wasn't aware you were law enforcement. Just thought you were givin' the kid a hard time, is all.