A grief-stricken Russell vows revenge against his foes, vampire and human. With the ratification of the Vampire Rights Amendment at hand, Nan Flanagan detours to Fangtasia to confront Eric about the Magister's disappearance. Sookie finds herself in a vulnerable position when Alcide needs to deal with a family emergency. Jessica and Bill reconcile Jason throws down the gauntlet in hopes of saving Crystal Lafayette gets a surprise visit from his mom, Ruby Jean Sam tries to keep Tommy in check Merlotte's gets a new waitress Eric proves the depth of his allegiance to Russell. Sophie-Anne takes up a new residence as Russell plots his next move. Shaken and disillusioned, Sookie rethinks her relationship with Bill. Jason heads to jail to uncover the truth about Crystal Summer makes a home-cooked play for Hoyt's affections Debbie vows revenge on Alcide Eric uses Hadley as bait to get information from Sophie-Anne Russell turns his back on the Authority, and on the Magister. Sam infiltrates a dog-fighting ring to extricate Tommy from his parents' greedy influence.
Imperiled by Lorena, Sookie goes to extremes in her attempt to save Bill-with unforeseen consequences. After revealing his masterplan to Eric, Russell pays a visit to Louisiana in order to start executing it. In Bon Temps, Tommy finds it difficult to leave the family nest Jessica gets her fix from a Merlotte's customer and Jason's romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette's with Jesus. Fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes a desperate plan to stave off Franklin's advances. Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena's hands. An heirloom reminds Eric of his past and his ongoing thirst for vengeance. Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who's completed his mission for Russell Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy Lafayette learns the meaning of patience from Jesus, his mother's orderly Jason meets his match in a mysterious girl named Crystal.
Sookie joins Alcide at a raucous engagement party for his former fiancee, Debbie Pelt Eric is given a deadline to locate Bill Andy gets a promotion and draws Jason's attention Franklin takes Tara on a road trip Arlene is irked by Jessica's arrival at Merlotte's Sam brokers a deal with Tommy and his parents Bill 'procures' dinner for Russell and Lorena.Īlcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf 'packmaster' for advice on how to deal with Russell's minions. Haunted by visions from his past, Bill makes a surprising pledge of allegiance. Meanwhile, Jason is distracted from his police exams Bud reaches the end of his rope Arlene copes with unexpected news Franklin charms Tara, and gets Jessica out of a jam Eric bequeaths a gift upon Lafayette. In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Mississippi in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her. Meanwhile, Eric remembers his past Sam tests the strength of his family bonds Tara finds an ally in a shady vampire named Franklin Mott. Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power. Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill Andy urges Jason to stay the course Sam reconnects with his past and Tara seeks refuge from her grief.