

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.
