S4E1 · Smoke

Complete story — includes the ending

In a flash forward, following his collapse while working at the Omaha Cinnabon, "Gene" has a worrying encounter with a hospital clerk who needs his personal information for billing purposes. During his taxi ride back to the mall, Gene becomes suspicious of the driver, when he spots an Albuquerque Isotopes air freshener; he exits before reaching the mall and walks around the corner out of the driver's sight. In 2003, Jimmy and Kim learn of Chuck's death, and believing himself responsible, Jimmy falls into depression. Howard arranges Chuck's funeral, and later admits that he believes his decision to dismiss Chuck from HHM caused Chuck's suicide. Howard explains that Chuck's malpractice insurance rates had become exorbitant – not realizing Jimmy was to blame for reporting Chuck's instability to the insurers; Jimmy allows Howard to take the blame and quickly regains his happy-go-lucky demeanor. Meanwhile, Mike decides to perform actual security and safety consulting for Madrigal Electromotive and details a list of violations he uncovered on his first site visit. Following Hector's stroke, the cartel bosses direct Nacho and Arturo to take over Hector's drug operation. Gus remains suspicious of Nacho and has Victor follow him, spotting him disposing of the dud pills.