I don’t think Gemma would be worried for nothing. If she senses danger then there probably is. There has to be something in those letters to make her worry so bad; And Clay isn’t worried at all. Seems like they both have something going on.
Jax. Daddy. Killer. Dealer. Trafficker. Outlaw. Engaged to a Doctor. Works for him. I don’t know why he would tell her about the murders. Tara is on a need to know basis. Why make her complicit? Opie knew enough to just say “no”. I guess I have some trust issues.
So Worski was an undercover cop. His death rocked Linc Potter’s world. Linc knows enough to see the Mayor for who he really is, and real enough to say it.
No wonder the Sons weren’t worried about the Russians. They are in bed with the Galindo Cartel. Mexican Mafia. And now they have carte blanche to do whatever they want.
Cocaine. The Son’s don’t sell drugs. No wonder Jax is pissed. And Clay shouldn’t have made a deal like that without bringing it up for vote.
So Jax is making his own deal to leave the Club. I didn’t see that coming. Neither did Clay. At least Clay is being honest; he wants out, he wants money, and he is willing to sell his soul and integrity to get it.
Now that’s a lot of cash. Cash like that buys freedom, attorneys, you name it. Cash like that could change a man’s mind, especially if he is weak of heart.
Opie and Jax grew up together. Childhood pals. That was deep when Opie said he doesn’t know who he is talking to anymore. Prison can change a man’s way of thinking. I know it seems crazy, Jax thinking about leaving the club, to someone who isn’t in a club. First attach yourself to a group of other personalities, strong like your own, then devote your entire existence to its survival. See if it doesn’t take you on a rollercoaster ride from Hell. That’s normal. If you love it real hard, if you lose sleep, it will rip your heart out. Then some Brother calls you, makes your day, you go on a great run, makes you remember what it’s all about. Makes you feel more alive than ever. Swell your club pride. Ups and downs, just like life.
Bobby is all club. He won’t let that drug deal fly. He knows better. He has been the voice of reason since the beginning, always putting the club first. Piney too. No way those two will let drugs fly, not without a fight. Drugs are a whole new ball game. Dealing with the Cartel, well that’s a whole new sport.
Linc Potter’s men took off. They couldn’t handle the death of their fellow agent. You would think that would make them pissed and even more rabid, but I guess not.
Linc Potter smells something bigger, a bigger fish to fry. He just has to find him.
Oswald doesn’t need that warehouse. Not as much as Clay does. Besides, Clay is a great negotiator.
I didn’t think the Russians were gone for good. Retaliation always happens, at least once. I knew they’d be back. I’m surprised Jax and Opie didn’t see it. They should have been on high alert. They are in deep shit.
Gemma is clever. My old Lady knew she would find what she was looking for, with a serious quickness. The truth always has a way of resurfacing, and always at the worst possible time. I don’t know why she put them back in the drawer. I thought she would have stuffed them in her purse.
Tig trying to convince Bobby to vote the drugs in won’t work. It goes against what Bobby believes in. Clay has everyone on the outside, just like Bobby says. Clay is focused, committed to the task at hand. So is Bobby.
Ever notice how cops always show up at the worst possible moment. Must be a coincidence or something. I don’t know what to make of the new Sheriff. He doesn’t seem like he can be bought.
That was screwed up messing up the clubhouse. Hard to watch. That is sacred ground.
Romeo is a severe badass, no question. He didn’t even flinch when those shots came at him. And how did he know to show up? Now that’s a good friend to have. I keep telling my brothers it’s good to have friends in high places and low ones. If Romeo hadn’t shown up, there would be two less members.
Tara pulled it out of her hat, announcing their engagement at the right time. They needed to be brought out of the dumps, standing in their destroyed clubhouse. Did you see her look when Clay gave her a kiss? She didn’t look happy. And how about Gemma and Unser’s glance at each other, They got history and suspicion.
Somethings up in Charming. Three more dead, the body count stands at twelve.
See you next week.
FAT BOB

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Jax tells Opie he’s into the coke deal cause he’s tired of trying to raise a family while trying to make ends meet. Uh, Jax, your old lady is a DOCTOR!! Last I heard, they don’t work for minimum wage.
By TooTall on September 15th, 2011 at 2:36 pmBack with a vengeance. I have watched this show from day 1. Own all the DVD’s, had to remind myself quite a few times “it’s only a show”. When the sheriff swung that axe at the table, my heart skipped a beat. That isn’t reminding me where my place is, that’s over the line.
By paintwolf on September 15th, 2011 at 3:12 pmHey Fat Bob,
By Aprilmouse on September 15th, 2011 at 7:42 pmThanks for keeping us up on your take of things on all things SOA. This is difficult but I like the Sheriff. I eventually think the Sheriff will come around to the Sons and keep Charming “charming”.
Much love to you and your Old Lady!
Aprilmouse
I really enjoy reading your blogs week to week. Thank you for writing them.
By Dee on September 16th, 2011 at 3:20 pmWhen Opie and Jax were talking about their women, Opie said that if he went back to prison or was killed, that Lila wouldn’t be able to handle three kids on her own. Is she pregnant, and if not, who is the third kid Opie was referring to?
By Westhouse on September 16th, 2011 at 6:10 pmGreat recap.
By JM Jones on September 16th, 2011 at 10:17 pmI see really big problems in the future with Romeo, the club is not about drugs, absolutely not about working for a big Mexican cartel, not about money above all (as Jax said, Clay killed the president of the Belfast chapter for that).
Bobby and Jax changed a knowing look in the end…
It seems to me that Clay hasn’t informed anyone of his intentions for awhile. And did anyone catch that Clay sent Opie and Jax to the house where the Russians were, wouldn’t take their phone call and then wondered why Romeo knew they were there. Gemma, finds out that Clay is after her baby,Jax, poor Clay!!!
By kim on September 17th, 2011 at 11:13 am@ TOO TALL – I UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHERE YOU COMING FROM, BUT I ALSO UNDERSTAND JAX NOT WANTING TO BE A LEECH AND LIVE OFF HIS WOMAN.ANY MAN WITH HONOUR KNOWS THAT IS NOT EVEN A CONSIDERING THOUGHT,AND WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES HAPPEND WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO THAT, IT IS HEART WRENCHING MOMENT. I THINK THERE ARE OTHER THINGS JAX COULD OF DID OTHER THAN SELL DOPE, TRUST ME I BEEN THERE.
By CHRIS H. on September 19th, 2011 at 9:17 pm@ Westhouse – Lyla has a son, but we haven’t seen him since late season 2 (I think?). He was there at Teller-Morrow when she first meets Opie.
Love the blog, Fat Bob. I would be interested to hear your perspective on what Jax said comparing Clay’s decision to run drugs with McGee’s decision to work for Jimmy O’Phelan.
By MamaJ on September 20th, 2011 at 5:40 pmi was wondering if anyone new if happy’s character is black or mexican. just trying to see. so i can guess how the club will react to juice’s news
By Jana on September 20th, 2011 at 9:11 pmFor Westhouse: There’s Opie’s two kids and then Lila has one too. I can’t remember any of their names off hand. Lila’s kid was named Piper, I think? Something like that.
By Tilly on September 21st, 2011 at 3:36 amkim — great point about clay sending jax and opie to the house where the Russians were – does kind of sound like he is setting them up…. I think Clay killed Jax’s dad and thinks that Tara is getting close to having all the pieces together to prove that. Clay needs to go.
By eileen on September 21st, 2011 at 7:30 pmTo who said that Opie said that Lila couldnt handle 3 kids on her own. If you refer back to last season Lila has a kid. She squirms her way into Ope’s life via her kid and his. Not so sure yet that it was a good move for Ope to marry a porn star, but to each his own. I think Ope deserves better not that she isnt sweet, just not who I would picture for Ope after Donna. This is turning out to be an awesome season yet again!!
By bundy on September 22nd, 2011 at 1:06 pmI can’t believe you didn’t see Jax leaving the club. This entire show is about him getting out clean with the Doc and the kids.
Also…these guys are DREAMING if they think they are ever EVER going to get out of a drug cartel. You think its hard to get out of a bike club? Pffft. Thats baby **** compared to this. Before this is over, there will be blood on the clubhouse floor. It’s over…there is no out.
I am not real happy with Clay right now…the man has no honor. Lie to your family like that, leave em hangin like that…if hes not careful he could catch a bullet just for breaking someones heart.
@Westhouse…Lila has her own kid.
By DedraToo on September 22nd, 2011 at 2:04 pmThis season is looking to be the best written stories ever. It seems like whoever is writing them really knows the life.
By KCRider on September 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 amThis is shaping up to be a very seriously bad year for the club. In fact, I see less and less Brotherhood, and more “What’s in it for me?” Sad, too. This is going to have serious reprocussions later on. Bob, you nailed it when you pointed out the lies. To outsiders, okay. They don’t need to know Club business. To a Club Brother? This could cause an MC to fall apart. What worries me the most, however, is this new Fed. lawyer. My wife has him pegged as being gay…and her “Gay-dar” is usually fine-tuned.As I said before: “Very Interesting…”
By Mike on September 24th, 2011 at 1:36 pm@paintwolf…
Im on the same page as you….sometimes…often (?) I have to remind myself it is just a show…but when the sheriff went after the church table…I cringed and felt upset. lol
It is just a show……right???
By skirts'n'daggers on September 24th, 2011 at 4:22 pmChris H, so you’re telling me if your wife was a millionaire you would still work and not use her money? The man of honor does what’s best for his family. I gave up my job even though I made more money to be a stay home dad for our daughter, my wife (now my ex) was a State Trooper and was able to transfer to her home town of 500 which was a way better place to raise a family. I did this because that’s what was best for my family.
By Dave Herrington on September 27th, 2011 at 4:34 pm@CHRIS H, so what you’re saying is she doesn’t have to help pay the bills? I always thought marriage was a partnership.
By TooTall on September 28th, 2011 at 2:48 pm