The thing with Jax protecting Opie has trouble written all over it.
I could see Opie feeling betrayed by Jax when he finds out the truth and still aligning with Clay... forgive Clay because he would sort of understand the "why" of it... he knows Clay is a ruthless bastard. But Jax? His best friend knowing the truth and keeping it from him - could be the direction Kurt Sutter takes it.
I agree... I can see Hale deciding better to deal with "the devil you know" than the Dirty White Boys.
Seems like Darby may resent these new guys as well.
What an amazing show!