Another great episode, it had the feel of one of those first or second season episodes. Very well done. I was sad to see Chris back on drugs, but was anyone reminded of that figure of speech "going back to the dogs" when he went on that heroin binge, embracing the dog and laying on the park bench? Maybe chase tossed a little metaphor in there.

The refrence to 3:00 comes from season 2. When Chris gets shot outside the Diner he comes to and asks for Tony and Paulie and tells them he went to Hell. He tells Paulie that someone (Mikey Palmice, I think) said to tell Paulie 3:00. He stays up over the next few episodes with his Girlfirend. Very interesting to see this come up agian I think. As well as the numerous mentions of Adrianna Lecerva "one moo ya hottie"

He has to do something about HIMSELF.

He's been much too susceptible to comments made by others (about himself). Tony tells him he has to go out on his own and do something so he concocts the plan to shoot the rapper. Janice belittles him for not doing anything to the ride owner and only then does he go and beat up the guy.

Next week's TV Guide alludes to something about Janice. [/b][/quote]It's interesting to see that Janice hasn't completely thrown out her Macbeth costume. Of course, it always ends up trouble for the guy; remember Richie?... well, she had slight role in his demise but he was on his way down regardless.

In that same season, we were introduced to Bobby who was basically one of the stragglers in Junior's crew. He was very docile which everyone used to dump all over him; no respect at all. In the last couple of seasons, he's been stepping up a bit and this season he doesn't hold back. Now, with Janice's prodding/nagging, who knows where this'll end up?

Can anyone figure out what the big deal is with the wine they took from the Vipers. They keep mentioning how good it is and seem obsessed with it.
I just wonder if it is drugged and they are getting addicted to it??

Good point. I believe that Tony and Chris are riding high that they ripped off some wine from some bikers. IMHO that was stupid. Tony is a boss and Chris a captain to be pulling antics like that is asking for trouble.

Of course they aren't riding high.

1) They really like the wine.

2) They think it's hilarious because the guy said "Hey, we're with the Vipers!"

IMHO they were. Tony told Chris after the heist it was like old school.

The reason such a big deal is made about the wine is the temptation facing Chris as he struggles and ultimately fails to resist drinking it. Originally, a big fuss is made about it, which leads him to drink some and eventually get back on the drugs. Towards the end, Tony is fearful of giving Chris too much temptation and so tells him the wine isn't that good anymore.
Simple as that.

Two things: why was the conversation between Chris and Tony in the basement when Tony was puttin gup the wine so contrived? It seemed like they were both stuck for something to talk about.

Also, when Paulie walked into the club and saw the vision of Blessed Mother, that vision was also reflected in the mirror on the opposite wall. Was that intended (if so, why?) or just a mistake?

I feel like it made Tony feel like he was still capable of things like that and not just a Boss and that is why he treasures the wine so much