EPISODE

4. Shake and Fingerpop

With Jessica in tow, Bill and Sookie head to Dallas to carry out Eric's vampire-reconnaissance mission - but a surprise awaits them at the airport. At the Light of Day Institute, Jason falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. Maryann throws Tara a birthday party at Sookie's, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry. Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process. Having barely escaped Fangtasia, Lafayette finds himself reluctantly pulled back into Eric's orbit.

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Bill throws Hoyt out of his house, Jessica storms off. When Sookie invites Jessica to accompany them to Dallas, Bill reluctantly agrees. Tara agrees to move into Sookie's house, and Maryann appears supportive. Jason becomes the victim of a cruel prank, but is invited to stay at the Newlins' lavish mansion. Sarah and Jason become more attracted, and Steve offers Jason a position in the Soldiers of the Sun, his elite army. It is revealed that Miss Jeanette was murdered by the same creature that attacked Sookie. Sookie, Bill and Jessica arrive in Dallas, where a limousine driver attempts to abduct Sookie, before Bill saves her. Through glamouring, Bill learns the abductor was sent by the Fellowship of the Sun. A traumatized Lafayette is visited by Eric, who offers some of his blood to heal. Sookie, Bill and Jessica arrive at the lavish Hotel Carmilla, and Bill meets with Eric. They discuss Godric's disappearance, and what this means for their safety. Sookie encounters a bellhop named Barry, who is also able to read minds. Back in Bon Temps, Tara spends her birthday alone, before Maryann shows up with Eggs to throw her a surprise party. Sam shows up with a gift to Tara from her mother, Lettie Mae, which Maryann throws away. Sam connects with Daphne, who reveals to Sam that she knows what he is. As the party goes on, Maryann performs an incantation, filling the party with an intense sexual energy. Maryann turns into a beast, while Tara and Eggs have sex.

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