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Originally Posted by Ashasx
What message were the writers trying to send when Walt called his son Jesse when he was drugged up after Mike beat him up?
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Oh I do agree they have bonded. As I said it's a complicated relationship and I do think Walt does legitimately cares for Jesse. And there is a father/son, mentor/student dynamic. I just have to agree with the original premise that Walt has betrayed Jesse already and that even if he cares for him on some level, his own pride and own goals come before all else and even to the detriment of those around him.
It's not like Jesse is the only one Walt seeks to control. Look what he said to Saul in the very last episode. And Saul has been remarkably stand up for Walt. Sure he's a sleazy lawyer, but he's gone over and beyond for Walt (and Jesse).
EDIT: To touch on the mentor/student dynamic and how Walt even uses that to make Jesse feel bad, recall the episode where Walt decides he's done so Jesse cooks a batch of his own and shows it to Walt. Walt is so upset that it's 'his' recipe being used and he's not in control, he berates and ridicules Jesse even though we find out later that batch is very very good. You can see in Jesse's actions he not just wants to continue the business but he wants to show Walt how he has learned, that he's not a screw up anymore. That he is worthy or praise and love. It's a father/son, mentor/student moment that Walt throws away out of his own pride.