Title: The Rise of Gus Fring FADE IN: EXT. DESERT - DAY The camera pans over the desert, and we see a car driving into the frame. The car stops, and we see GUS FRING getting out of the driver's seat. He looks around, takes a deep breath, and starts walking towards a nearby town. CUT TO: INT. A MEXICAN RESTAURANT - NIGHT Gus is sitting at a table, eating a plate of fajitas. Two men walk into the restaurant and sit down at the table next to him. One of them, JOAQUIN, strikes up a conversation. JOAQUIN Excuse me, sir. Do you have a light? GUS (calmly) No, I'm sorry. I don't smoke. JOAQUIN (chuckles) How about you buy me a drink, then? GUS (smiling) I think I could do that. Gus orders a tequila for Joaquin and starts talking to him. After a few drinks, Joaquin reveals that he's a member of a drug cartel that operates in the area. Gus sees this as an opportunity. CUT TO: INT. A WAREHOUSE - MORNING Gus is standing in front of a group of men, including Joaquin. He's made them an offer - he'll provide them with a steady supply of high-quality methamphetamine, and they'll distribute it for him. They agree, and Gus starts building his empire. CUT TO: INT. A LAB - DAY We see Gus overseeing the production of methamphetamine. He's not just a drug kingpin - he's also a brilliant businessman. He's implemented strict quality control measures and ensures that every batch of his product is of the highest quality. CUT TO: INT. A MEETING ROOM - DAY Gus is sitting at a table, surrounded by his employees. He's just made a deal with a major drug distributor, and he's pleased with himself. GUS (laughing) We're going places, people. I can feel it. CUT TO: INT. GUS'S OFFICE - NIGHT Gus sits at his desk, looking at a photo on his wall. It's a picture of a young boy, and we see a single tear roll down Gus's cheek. CUT TO: INT. A LAB - DAY One of Gus's employees makes a mistake, and a lab explosion occurs. Gus rushes to the scene, and we see him directing his employees to ensure that everyone is safe and that the damage is contained. CUT TO: INT. A BOARDROOM - DAY Gus is negotiating a deal with a rival drug cartel. He's calm and collected, and he demonstrates his power by intimidating his opponents. CUT TO: INT. A LAB - DAY We see Gus injecting himself with a medication. He has a secret - he's HIV-positive. He knows that he'll die from the disease, but he's determined to build his empire first. CUT TO: INT. GUS'S OFFICE - DAY Gus sits at his desk, looking at a photo of himself with Joaquin. He knows that his time is running out, but he's determined to make the most of it. CUT TO: INT. A METH LAB - DAY Gus stands in the middle of the lab, looking around. He smiles to himself, knowing that he's built something great. GUS (to himself) This is my legacy. FADE OUT.