#blue burger

The following is a rejected script from an early season of Breaking Bad.

INT. BOWLING ALLEY - DAY

Walter (WALT), his Clone (CLONE), Walt Jnr (JUNIOR), and Skylar (SKYLAR) are out bowling, relishing in a rare moment of non-chaos. Junior is bowling exceptionally well, receiving praise and admiration from his father.

Walt watches in awe as Junior expertly picks up a spare.

WALT:  (cheering)  That's my boy! Strikes and strikes again, Junior. Impressive!

CLONE:  Can't deny the talent runs in the family.

Junior beams with pride, basking in the attention.

SKYLAR:  (smiling)  You always had a touch for bowling, Walt. Maybe you should give it a try.

Walt chuckles and shakes his head.

WALT:  Nah, I prefer making chemistry, not playing it. Besides, Junior's the true prodigy here.

As the group celebrates, their joy is interrupted by the loud, obnoxious laughter of TOBIAS, a cook from The Blue Burger restaurant, known for its peculiar reputation.

TOBIAS:  (voice booming)  The Blue Burger! The best blood-red patties in town!

Everyone's attention turns towards Tobias, who is holding a dead chicken by its feet.

TOBIAS (CONT'D):  (sadistic grin)  Chicken surprise anyone?

Without warning, Tobias throws the dead chicken towards the group.

Clone, displaying incredible reflexes, catches the chicken mid-air, just before it hits Junior.

CLONE:  Whoa!

Junior looks on with astonishment and relief.

JUNIOR:  Wow, Clone! You saved me from... a dead chicken?

Tobias hears Junior and dashes out the door, disappearing into the street.

WALT:  (confused)  What the hell just happened?

SKYLAR:  (disgusted)  I believe that's Tobias, the cook from The Blue Burger. The rumours about him being...strange may actually be true.

Junior looks at Clone, realisation dawned on him.

JUNIOR:  (whispering)  Do you think he's...a vampire?

Clone chuckles, shaking his head.

CLONE:  No, no, Junior. There's no such thing as vampires. Werewolves, Yes.  Chickenfoot, Yes.  Pink Unicorns, Yes.  But Tobias is just... a weird cook with deadly accuracy.

SKYLAR:  (concerned)  Walt, are you sure about this? We have enough to deal with as it is.

WALT:  (determined) Skylar, it might be nothing, but I can't ignore it. I need to find out what's going on.

Clone hands the deceased chicken to an employee, urging him to dispose of it.

CLONE:  Keep our child safe. He's our secret weapon.

Junior grins, excited about the prospect of an adventure.

JUNIOR:  I'm in, Dad! Let's solve the mystery of the vampire cook.

Walter, Clone, Skylar, and Junior exchange determined glances, united by their intrigue and unexpected turn of events. 

The following is a rejected script from an early season of Breaking Bad.

FADE IN:

EXT. GUS' SHOP - DAY

Gus is on the roof of his shop, buffing out the sign. He stops for a moment and looks around, taking in the view.

GUS:  (to himself) From up here, I can see everything.

Gus' gaze falls on a building across the street – "The Blue Burger", Gus' biggest competitor in the area.

GUS:  (to himself) Hmmm, The Blue Burger. Always one step ahead of me.

Gus pauses and thinks for a moment.

GUS:  (to himself) Maybe I should install a giant mirror up here. I could focus the sun's rays onto their building and burn it down.

Gus grins to himself, pleased with his idea.

CUT TO:

INT. GUS' OFFICE - DAY

Gus is sitting at his desk, deep in thought. His assistant, Victor, enters.

VICTOR:  Morning, Gus. What's on the agenda for today?

Gus looks up at Victor, then quickly back down at his notepad.

GUS:  (pretending to write something) Oh, just some paperwork.

Victor leans over and peers at Gus' notepad.

VICTOR:  (sceptical) "Paperwork"?

Gus glances up at Victor, then back at his notepad.

GUS:  (sensing Victor's scepticism) Alright, fine. I had an idea.

Victor leans in, interested.

VICTOR:  (sarcastic) Please, do tell.

Gus chuckles, then continues.

GUS:  I was up on the roof earlier, buffing out the sign. And I realised that from up there, I can see everything. Including The Blue Burger.

Victor nods, intrigued.

GUS:  So I thought, maybe I should install a giant mirror up there. I could focus the sun's rays onto their building and burn it down.

Victor stares at Gus, incredulous.

VICTOR:  (laughing) Are you serious?

Gus looks up at Victor, his expression deadpan.

GUS:  (deadly serious) Yes.

Victor stops laughing, realising that Gus is serious.

VICTOR:  (apprehensive) Uh, Gus? I hate to be the voice of reason here, but that's a really bad idea.

Gus leans back in his chair, considering Victor's words.

GUS:  (thoughtful) You may be right.

Victor sighs with relief, then turns to leave.

VICTOR:  (on his way out) I'll see you later then.

Gus looks up at Victor, a sly grin on his face.

GUS:  (noticing the mirror in the room) Oh, and Victor? Could you do me a favour and install that giant mirror on the roof?

Victor freezes in his tracks, realising that Gus is not giving up on the idea.

VICTOR:  (dismayed) Alright, fine.

Gus chuckles to himself, satisfied with his plan.

CUT TO:

EXT. GUS' SHOP - DAY

Victor is on the roof, installing the giant mirror. He finishes and stands back to admire his work.

VICTOR:  (to himself) Okay, that should do it.

Suddenly, Victor is blinded by a bright light. He looks up and sees that the mirror is reflecting the sun's rays onto The Blue Burger.

VICTOR:  (panicked) Oh no!

Victor tries to take the mirror down, but it's too hot to touch.

CUT TO:

INT. GUS' OFFICE - DAY

Gus is on the phone, talking to someone.

GUS:  (satisfied) Yes, it's done. The Blue Burger will be out of business by the end of the day.

Gus hangs up the phone, pleased with himself.

GUS:  (to himself) This is just the beginning.

The following is a rejected script from an early season of Breaking Bad.

FADE IN:

INT. GUS' OFFICE - DAY

Gus is seated at his desk, looking at a burger in disgust. He takes a bite and grimaces.

GUS: (to himself) This is disgusting.

Gus picks up his phone and dials a number.

INT. WALTER'S HOUSE - DAY

Walter is sitting on his couch, watching TV when his phone rings. He answers it.

WALTER: Hello?

GUS: Walter, it's Gus.

WALTER: Gus, what can I do for you?

GUS: I need you to meet me at Pollos Hermanos. I have an idea for a new kind of chicken burger.

WALTER: (intrigued) Okay, I'll be there.

INT. POLLOS HERMANOS - DAY

Walter arrives at Pollos Hermanos and meets Gus in his office. Gus hands Walter a blue chicken burger.

GUS: Try this.

WALTER: (taking a bite) Hmm, disgusting!

GUS: (smiling) I had it at The Blue Burger.

WALTER: (shocked) You went to The Blue Burger?

GUS: (nodding) Yes, and although the burger was horrible, it gave me an idea for my own blue burger.

WALTER: (curious) What idea?

Gus leans in and whispers his idea to Walter.

WALTER: (nodding) I like it.

GUS: Then we have a deal.

Walter and Gus shake hands, and Walter leaves.

INT. JESSE'S APARTMENT - DAY

Jesse is trying to leave his apartment when he notices a goose blocking the door. Jesse tries to shoo it away, but the goose won't budge.

JESSE: (frustrated) Come on, just move!

The goose honks at Jesse, and he backs into a corner, trapped.

JESSE: (scared) Alright, alright, calm down. I don't want any trouble.

FADE TO BLACK.

The following is a rejected script from an early season of Breaking Bad.

INT. GUS' OFFICE - DAY

Gus sits behind his desk, his eyes fixed on the TV screen, which shows an early episode of LOST. Hurley's chicken shop explosion scene plays out, followed by close-ups of the horrified characters.

Gus looks disturbed as the scene ends.

GUS:  (intense)  Truly horrifying. I can't fathom such a catastrophe befalling Los Pollos Hermanos. He picks up a phone and calls for Victor INT. GUS’ OFFICE - DAY (LATER)

Victor, a loyal employee, enters the room, sensing Gus' concern.

VICTOR:  (concerned)  You called for me, Mr. Fring?

Gus leans back in his chair, contemplating.

GUS:  (somberly)  Los Pollos Hermanos must be protected at all costs, Victor. From any potential threat imaginable.

Victor nods, understanding Gus' determination.

VICTOR:  (respectful)  Of course, Mr. Fring. What measures do you suggest we take to ensure its safety?

Gus considers for a moment, his gaze never leaving the TV screen.

GUS:  (pensive)  Initially, I thought we should build a meteor defence shield. But after careful consideration, I've changed my mind.

Victor raises an eyebrow, intrigued.

VICTOR:  (curious)  May I ask why, sir?

Gus turns to Victor, his expression unwavering.

GUS:  (dispassionate)  Our efforts would be better spent directing any potential meteor towards our competitor, "The Blue Burger."

Victor's eyes widen in surprise.

VICTOR:  (slightly bewildered)  You mean... deflect the meteors away from us and onto them?

Gus nods, a faint smile crossing his lips.

GUS:  (slyly)  Indeed, Victor. It would serve as a lesson for their audacity to encroach upon our territory. Let them feel the consequences of such actions.

Victor sighs, understanding the gravity of Gus' orders.

VICTOR:  (resigned)  Very well, Mr. Fring. I will explore options for deflecting meteors towards "The Blue Burger" instead.

Gus stands up, his imposing presence filling the room.

GUS:  (firmly)  Remember, Victor, subtlety is key. I trust you will handle this matter appropriately.

Victor nods, resigned but loyal.

VICTOR:  (definitely)  You can count on me, Mr. Fring.

Gus walks towards the office door, his voice commanding before he exits.

GUS  (authoritative)  Make it happen, Victor. Protect what is ours.