Ep 8. Lochan Mor

In Sons of Anarchy season 3 episode 8, titled "Lochan Mor," tensions between the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club and the IRA escalate as the Sons try to retrieve their kidnapped member, Abel. Jax takes charge of the operation and meets with Jimmy O'Phelan, the leader of the Belfast charter of the Sons, and his right-hand man, Cameron. The two groups have a long history of violence and betrayal, and it is clear that they will not be able to resolve their differences easily.

Meanwhile, Gemma tries to distract herself from the ongoing conflict by spending time with Tara, who is struggling with the demands of her work as a surgeon and her relationship with Jax. Gemma reveals her own traumatic experience with childbirth and offers Tara some words of encouragement, but it is clear that there is still tension between the two women.

Back in Belfast, the Sons face a series of obstacles as they try to locate Abel. They are pursued by the IRA and are forced to take refuge in a remote cabin in Lochan Mor. As tensions rise, Jax begins to question the morality of their mission and the actions of the Sons as a whole. He confides his doubts to Cameron, but the older member of the Belfast charter is unsympathetic, insisting that the Sons need to do whatever it takes to protect their own.

As the episode comes to a close, the Sons face a critical decision that will have far-reaching consequences for their club and their relationships with one another. The tension between Jax and Cameron comes to a head, and the fate of the Sons hangs in the balance. With the stakes higher than ever, the episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see how the conflict will be resolved in the next installment.