Hugo and Sookie embark on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Meanwhile, Bill is shocked when a vampire from his distant, more violent past resurfaces in Dallas. In Bon Temps, Daphne presses Sam to get comfortable in his own skin(s); Hoyt continues his unlikely courtship of Jessica; Andy interrogates Lafayette about his disappearance; and Tara and Eggs take a detour while on a road trip. At the Light of Day camp, Jason faces difficult emotional and physical choices.

Sookie desperately tries to contact Bill when her mission with Hugo hits a snag; Jason fears for his safety after running afoul of the Fellowship of the Sun’s doctrine; Sam’s contentious relationship with Maryann develops a new threat.

Sookie’s predicament changes with Eric’s arrival; a shocking discovery at Merlotte’s spells trouble for Sam; Jessica and Hoyt’s courtship continues; Jason tries to put his checkered past behind him.

Hoyt sticks up for Jessica and their unusual relationship; Lafayette and Lettie Mae try to figure out a way to end Maryann’s influence on Tara; Nan Flanagan reacts to the events in Dallas, but the local vampires are surprised by Godric’s decision.