12/12/2025 GTA Recap - "Streets Of Gold"
Lang and Saab chat about how poorly yesterday's plans went, Bazim is trying to get into Saab's ear about blowing up the MC. Lang shares that he spoke to Denzel yesterday, but he's unsure how suspicious the call was. Lang meets with Arush to discuss the future of his MC, they spiral over who could have blown up the club and how to recruit/build it back up. CJ tells Lang that she hasn't seen Eliza in a strangely long time, Brian Knight pulled her over with Nekoda, but excused Nekoda to give her more info. Brian told her about someone in a suit and cat mask entering the Nu Epsilon building, and then eventually met Charlie there. Lang is annoyed he isn't told information like this, 4Head calls to meet.
On his way, Luciano stops Lang in the street to tell him that he almost made it to help him last night. Lang doesn't really believe him, but gives a short recap to Arush. Lang and Arush meet with the Besties, but there's a bomb ticking on the ground. Lang admits to giving the car to the police, not knowing that there was an inside guy. They pick the bomb back up and warn that their biggest conflict is not trusting each other and being dishonest. They agree to stay in contact for today's job, Lang whispers to Arush about how much he secretly recorded during this talk. Lang returns to New Babylon and details the larger plan to Saab, all of this to become the new trade brokers with the city. if it all goes South, he'll use the recordings to snitch out the Besties and keep New Babylon safe. Carmella calls to meet, Lang invites her up to NB.
The town hall meeting begins, Carmella asks everyone to vote her for Mayor. Lang agrees, and reminds everyone to vote for her. Lang asks for gold from everyone, joking with the pirates about how they haven't found any yet. The church will be finished soon, holiday season inactivity is expected - they shouldn't sweat about being away. Lang wants people to give tasks to Skipper as he as a Marduk as well, and should act as such. Sophia reminds everyone about the holiday treats they have at Ratatouille, Luciano offers up to 100 BBL for evidence in the case of the MC explosion.
Lang is pulled aside after the meeting by the militia to discuss the case of throwing Bazim off the tower. Lang pleads guilty, and gets a reduced fine (15 BBL). Lang meets with Bjorn but is interrupted by 4Head calling to start the next mission. They arrange the bomb drop off, Lang races back to NB to get changed and get the crew going. They hand off the bomb and confirm the location, the two gangs split up to handle their respective business.
They swap cars into something more preferred, Lang takes out an old car he still had in his apartment garage. Saab suggests that everyone clean their guns while they wait in the Airport loop, the cops eventually come to a local gun call. Saab drives off with CJ, hoping to stall the cops. Lang, Arush, and Luciano escape the cops and hide. Lang drops the bomb in a bush, they pick up CJ who escaped after Saab crashed, they return to the bomb and decide the plan is re-scheduled.
Lang and the crew return to New Babylon, CJ jokes about being in this car next time, Lang is happy to keep this vehicle upgraded and fit for jobs. CJ heard from AC that the pirates are siding with Saab, Lang is ready to kick them if they rise up. Bazim quit the militia, Lang calls him to tease him some more, Bazim doesn't like that he's disrespected constantly by everyone. Lang threatens to kill him if he quits the militia, and hangs up. 4Head calls to re-schedule for monday, Lang will tweak the bomb to be ready for then. Lang offers to give Bazim a carbomb to get back at Luciano, but Bazim thinks it's a trap.
Lang calls Bjorn and tries to get Yeager to come around. He yells at Bjorn for the Guild only coming around when there's something interesting going on, Bjorn claims he'll try to tell them. Lang heads to bed.
