Kurt Sutter discussing Dayton Callie’s character, Unser, being in SAMCRO’s pocket or payroll: It’s not so much that Unser is in SAMCRO’s pocket, he and Clay have had an understanding -- or an alliance of sorts -- that formed into a friendship over the years. They both wanted to keep Charming safe they just had different ways of going about it.

Kurt Sutter about Opie’s rough life: Opie never really recovered from his time spent in jail. He came out after five years to a family where his kids didn’t really know him and his wife was so afraid and against this lifestyle. With the pressure from the club, he was being pulled in two different directions. I think his marrying Lila forces him to really begin to mourn the death of Donna. Then with Clay killing his old man, it just was too much for Opie to just give in and sit at that table. He’s a man who needs time to process and really think about his situation. Can he really come back from everything that’s happened?

Tommy Flanagan's thoughts about how Chibs has evolved over the seasons: Season r was really the birth of Chibs.  During the first three seasons, Chibs is in a really dark place, and after Jimmy died he gets his family back -- that has brought him back to life. Then in Season 4, they’re separated again and he’s about to go CRAZY!

Katey Sagal's comments on Gemma this past season: Gemma stayed with Clay until the end, giving him the benefit of the doubt until he “couldn’t be saved.” Gemma was more of an observer, and somewhat passive until she got exactly what she wanted -- Jax at the head of the table.

Question: What's Kurt like on set?

David Labrava: When he comes by [set], its like, “Be cool. Be cool.”  [They all laugh.]

Katey Sagal: Everyone is really excited and eager to get the next script.

Dayton Callie: Yeah, I grab the script and [check to see] “Am I f****** alive?"

Kurt Sutter: Spoken like a man with cancer.

Dayton Callie: My father lived 37 years with cancer, just saying.  [Laughter]

Question: What's coming up in Season 5.

Everyone on the panel stared at Kurt for answers

Kurt Sutter: I always wanted to see Jax at the head of the table.  Wasn’t sure how or when, but I always wanted that story to play out -- especially seeing his struggle as king. Can he run a gun-selling motorcycle club without becoming Clay or will he then fail like John? Watching the struggle between the two fathers will be interesting to explore. As for story, [he laughs] I have such a big mouth. I can tell you were starting the season about a month later so they’ve had some time, but not too much. We’re definitely continuing Tigs storyline of killing Damon Pope’s daughter and seeing how that plays out and trying to figure out the rest now.

Question: Will Tig and Gemma be an item?

Kurt Sutter: Tig always been somewhat of a third wheel with Gemma and Clay and even in season three when they kiss Tig is the one to stop it.

Katey Sagal: She has such deep relationships with all these men and their lifestyle with the clothes and the motorcycles and what not, that there’s a lot of “hot energy” all around that it wouldn’t be surprising if something like this happened. Pay close attention to the relationships this season.

Question: Will Chibs stay loyal to Jax?

Tommy Flanagan: Yes, definitely. When Clay found Chibs, he was a young man and he looked up to Clay like a father. At the time Jax was just a child and Chibs and Jax formed a father-son-like relationship. Chibs is torn between the two, but always chooses Jax.

Question: Where do you want to see your characters go in Season 5?

Katey Segal: [Jokingly] More Gemma. Gemma’s world has been turned upside down. She’s estranged from her husband, her son has taken power, she’s no longer the Queen bee and it will be interesting to see how she handles herself.  I hope she’s all f****d up.  Gemma should be at the head of the table.

Theo Rossi: I don’t expect anything.  I love the show, I’m a fan and everything they throw at me I love; so I don’t expect anything. Whatever happens is fantastic.