I cannot, Walt. I cannot simply leave my practice, my staff, my girlfriend. I cannot allow Hannibal to disrupt my life with his mere entrance onto the stage -- it isn't fair.

[Vaguely pouty Frederick Chilton, already cursing the inequity of life's gamble.]

He invited me to meet with him, you know. He called me his esteemed colleague. Ironic coming from his mouth, perhaps. I managed to sidestep the first attempt.

I know he will meet with Will.