Boardwalk Empire

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by vailpass

I'm thinking Nucky told Mickey to call Rothstein.
The play within the play, that's the thing.

I thought so too, because when Nucky hung up he said "A big piece of bait, will catch a big mouse".

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

I thought so too, because when Nucky hung up he said "A big piece of bait, will catch a big mouse".

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[Kylo Ren]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

I thought so too, because when Nucky hung up he said "A big piece of bait, will catch a big mouse".

Yep. You are right. Nucky must have already planned it. We just didn't see that happen. I guess it was implied, but I missed it until I watched it a second time.