: Jax is devastated by Tara's injury, unaware that Clay orchestrated the attack. Meanwhile, Gemma confronts Clay after realizing he was responsible for the hit. This leads to a horrific domestic fight where Clay brutally beats Gemma, leaving her face bloodied and bruised.
: Clay, desperate to keep the truth about John Teller’s death from coming out, arranges for a hit on Tara Knowles. During a park outing with Jax and the boys, Tara is kidnapped. Jax manages to intervene, but in the struggle, Tara’s hand is severely crushed in a van door—effectively ending her career as a surgeon.
: The title refers to several things: Tara losing her "healing" hands, Clay’s own hands failing him due to worsening arthritis, and the physical violence used by the men of the club to "handle" their problems.
: This episode marks the definitive end of any remaining respect for Clay Morrow. It sets the stage for the final episodes of the season where Jax must decide whether to save the club or himself.