EPISODE

1. Nothing But the Blood

A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's relationship with Bill is tested when she learns of his siring of Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.

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The murder of Miss Jeanette – Tara's fake exorcist – leaves Bon Temps reeling. Tara is reluctant to reveal she knew her, believing her mother, Lettie Mae will relapse if she knew the truth. When she comes forward, Tara's fears are realized when Lettie Mae is told everything. When Tara is released, Maryann Forrester picks her up, and she gives Lettie Mae some harsh words. Meanwhile, Lafayette has been kidnapped and held in a basement somewhere with other captives – including Royce, who previously burned three vampires to death. Sookie and Bill's relationship is tested by his recently turned, and impatient charge Jessica. Jason impresses Steve and Sarah Newlin, leaders of the Fellowship of the Sun anti-vampire church. and is offered a place at their retreat to serve God. Sam is troubled by the presence of Maryann; it is revealed when he was a teenage runaway, he was raped by Maryann when he got caught burgling from her. In the present, Sam meets with Daphne, another young waitress. Tara is taken to Maryann's, getting involved with "Eggs" Benedict Tally. Sookie discovers that Bill murdered her sexually abusive Uncle Bartlett, but soon forgives him. It is revealed that Eric is the one keeping Lafayette captive, along with Royce. Royce attempts to escape, but is killed by Eric.

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