In a recent interview with Variety, Patrick Fabian discussed the most recent episode of "Better Call Saul" titled "Black and Blue." The episode sees Howard realizing that Jimmy must be the one behind the recent events after fellow lawyer Cliff Main (Ed Begley Jr.) confronts Howard about his supposed drug problem. Howard, attempting a "hail mary," invites Jimmy to box with him, hoping that fighting it out will lead to an end of Jimmy's antics.
Fabian was then asked what Howard's life would be like had he never met Saul. He responded, "After we found out that Howard didn't go out to hang up his own shingle, it's sort of a predictable life of country club, golf, very successful firm, high-end clients, wife, that sort of thing. I think his life is unperturbed if he doesn't run into Saul. But clearly he's been getting perturbed. The idea that Howard had a bowling ball on his Jaguar, hookers thrown at him at lunch, it's unconscionable for a man like that."
Of course, Howard did meet Saul and, thus, his life will continue to be bothered as Jimmy and Kim continue through with their scheme. Considering how unfazed both seemed to be after Howard confronted Jimmy, it's safe to say that they expected Howard to figure it out and their plan is already adjusted accordingly. We can't wait to see how Jimmy and Kim's plan plays out — even if Howard doesn't fully deserve what's coming.
