You're wrong. And I had such high hopes that you would understand.
[ Chilton was at a level so vital to Walt, so important and significant. He was irreplaceable because he was what Walt lacked in Jesse, what Walt missed in his wife, what Walt needed in a friend and very important ally. Because of that, Walt wouldn't kill him or let anyone else even think of trying it.
What Walt felt for Chilton was genuine -- unhealthy and twisted possessive affection, but still genuine. He wouldn't delight in keeping him close if Chilton turned around to betray him. He would think himself a fool for believing in the man's aspirations, and it definitely wouldn't give him a thrill to dangle his life in the balance. At this point, Walt would more likely cut Chilton out of his life completely at a perceived slight than to resort to the same sort of poison torture he had used before.
They came out of Atlantic City with a whole new dynamic.
But to keep those aspirations alive and to keep Chilton interested, Walt had to get rid of those who distracted Chilton. He had to become as vital to Chilton as Chilton was to him.
Maybe Will Graham didn't see it. But the true danger of this alliance was not Chilton. It was everyone else who was associated with the good doctor. ]
Anyway, I think we've said all that needs to be said.
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[ Chilton was at a level so vital to Walt, so important and significant. He was irreplaceable because he was what Walt lacked in Jesse, what Walt missed in his wife, what Walt needed in a friend and very important ally. Because of that, Walt wouldn't kill him or let anyone else even think of trying it.
What Walt felt for Chilton was genuine -- unhealthy and twisted possessive affection, but still genuine. He wouldn't delight in keeping him close if Chilton turned around to betray him. He would think himself a fool for believing in the man's aspirations, and it definitely wouldn't give him a thrill to dangle his life in the balance. At this point, Walt would more likely cut Chilton out of his life completely at a perceived slight than to resort to the same sort of poison torture he had used before.
They came out of Atlantic City with a whole new dynamic.
But to keep those aspirations alive and to keep Chilton interested, Walt had to get rid of those who distracted Chilton. He had to become as vital to Chilton as Chilton was to him.
Maybe Will Graham didn't see it. But the true danger of this alliance was not Chilton. It was everyone else who was associated with the good doctor. ]
Anyway, I think we've said all that needs to be said.