Chapter 1

This chapter consists solely of an epigraph from Breaking Bad attributed to Mike Ehrmantraut, serving as a thematic prelude to the narrative that follows.

The chapter presents a single quotation from the television series Breaking Bad, spoken by the character Mike Ehrmantraut. The quote reflects on the consequences of taking a cautious or incomplete approach to a serious problem, and expresses a resolve not to repeat such a mistake. This epigraph is positioned at the opening of the chapter, likely intended to foreshadow themes or character decisions that will unfold in the subsequent narrative.