Sookie enlists the help of Eric in her search for the missing Bill, while Sam begins his search for his birth parents. Tara falls into despair following Eggs's death and attempts suicide.

Sam Merlotte gets to know his shifter birth family in Arkansas. Meanwhile, Bill is an unwilling guest at the home of Russell Edgington, the vampire King of Mississippi, who has ambitions to take over Louisiana.

In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Mississippi in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her. Meanwhile, Jason is distracted from his police exams.

Bill breaks up with Sookie and tells her not to try and find him. Alcide and Sookie attend the werewolf initiation of his former fiancee, Debbie Pelt, and discover that Russell is in league with the werewolves.

Eric visits Russell, who catches him in lying and forces him to admit that the Magister is holding Pam prisoner and will kill her unless he turns in Bill Compton.

Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena's hands. Jason's romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette's with Jesus.

Sookie's attempt to rescue Bill has unforseen consequences. Meanwhile, Jason seeks the truth about Crystal and Sam must step in when Tommy gets involved in a dog fighting ring.

While Sookie must rethink her relationship with Bill, he reconciles with Jessica. As Russell decides what he's going to do next, Sophie-Anne relocates her residence.

The Vampire Rights Amendment is close to being ratified so Nan confronts Eric at Fangtasia about the whereabouts of the Magister. Russell vows revenge against all his vampire and human adversaries.

Sookie is warned about the dangers she will have to deal with. Dark memories surface for Sam, and Arlene must ask Holly for help.

Bill wants to earn back Sookie's trust but once again brings her close to danger. Eric tempts Russell with the "ultimate vampire dream" and Jason tries to comprehend what he's learned about Crystal.

Sookie gives careful consideration to a life without vampires of any kind. Eric deals with his feelings of right and wrong while secretly planning a perfect payback for Russell.