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Just when you thought everyone was safe in BT Marnie strikes again. A spirit herself now, she’s decided to try possession out for herself and poor Lafayette is once again at the mercy of a spirit except this time this spirit isn’t a nice one. Will Marnie be more powerful in death than she was in life? Jesus better watch his back because I’ll bet you any money Marnie’s wanting to get even with that brujo. Alcide and Debbie are through and Sam evens the score with Marcus. Andy meets another one of the fae folk, Jason’s finding it impossible to not drink Jessica’s blood, Eric’s pissed with Pam but he and Bill are seeing eye to eye for once. And Sookie? Well, let’s just say if her lovers aren’t cursing her name they’re willing to die for her. It was all about breaking the ties that bind tonight for a lot of our BT residents and the severing of these bonds will cause pain that cuts like a knife.

We pick up this 2nd last episode of True Blood with the four amigos on a mission to blow the Moon Goddess Emporium and Martonia to smithereens. Meanwhile, Martonia is neither impressed nor afraid of Bill, Eric, Pam and Jessica. Sookie, Tara, Lafayette and Holly are now also prisoners inside the shop (Martonia’s pretty good at that Harry Potter Apparating spell isn’t she?) which means Martonia now has the upper hand. Her Wiccan group aren’t happy to be trapped, and even though Martonia says they can leave whenever they want, we all know that isn’t the deal. When Casey attempts to get the heck out of Dodge she gets a knife to the chest compliments of Martonia.

Suddenly Marnie spits up Antonia and the only one who can see this happen is Lafayette who gives his pals a play by play. Tara’s blown away by her cousin’s new medium skills but they sure do come in handy. Antonia and Marnie no longer see eye to eye. Marnie’s agenda is no longer in alignment with Antonia’s. Antonia is upset that Marnie killed Casey and accuses Marnie of being taken over by the dark side. Antonia cancels their partnership and tries to take off but good ol’ Marnie won’t give up the ghost that easily. She has no intention of letting her new found power vanish back into the ether so she does what any witch worth her salt would do. She casts a binding spell that binds Antonia to her preventing the spirit from leaving her. Antonia might have started this vendetta but Marnie is sure going to finish it and then some.

Just as Bill and his gang are about to blow up the place, Jason rushes out to stop them. He fills them in on the fact that Sookie is in there and the general response is, “F***ing Sookie!” This gets Jason riled up and he goes toe to toe with both Eric and Bill reminding them that they wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for Sookie so they better not blow up the place. He even calls Eric a chump which is hilarious and makes Bill feel guilty about drinking Sookie’s blood as if she were his own “personal soda fountain”. Bill decides to abort the mission and Eric agrees wholeheartedly which drives Pam crazy because she isn’t enamored of Sookie like her maker and Bill are. Jason also tells them about the magic barrier before trying to awkwardly try and smooth things over with Jess when suddenly Martonia’s vampire zombies attack Eric and Bill. I have to say that I’m pretty impressed with Jason right now, and the way that Pam described Sookie was absolutely hysterically funny and so vintage Pam.

Sam and Alcide are trying to get the Shreveport pack member they were beating to tell them where Marcus is without much success. Alcide defends his huge defection and Luna shows up raging mad and demanding to know where Marcus is with her daughter. Sam tries to calm her down and tells her he’s at the garage looking for Marcus because her ex murdered Tommy. Alcide has burned all his bridges with the Shreveport pack. I know that Alcide is a bit of a goody goody which is something that will make him and Sookie a great couple, but his grand defection from the pack is still shocking to me. Granted he hasn’t been part of his new pack for long but he really seems to be championing Sam. What will he do without a pack? And will this give him a bad name in the lycan crowd? I wonder what the repercussions will be?

Marcus is trying to convince Debbie to leave Alcide and come with him and Emma. He’s dangling every kind of golden carrot he can think of to entice her but Debbie won’t leave Alcide. Marcus even offers to give her the one thing Alcide won’t — children. Even with that tempting offer on the table Debbie won’t go with him. Why was she with Marcus then? To get even with Alcide for being unfaithful. Marcus doesn’t believe that’s the only reason though and continues to try to persuade her. Poor messed up Debbie. She’s getting an offer of what she wants most from a man she doesn’t love while the man she loves is in love with someone else. What would you do?

Still trying to fulfill his mission to oust the spirit from Marnie’s body, Jesus easily convinces Marnie to let him help Casey who he says still has a pulse. Relieved she didn’t kill the girl, Martonia readily agrees and Jesus gets Lala to help him carry Casey’s body into the privacy of the bathroom. Clever Jesus has tricked Martonia. Casey is really dead and he needs a body for Antonia’s spirit. Martonia even unwittingly assists Jesus in her own downfall by allowing him to gather the things he needs for the spell he’ll cast to banish Antonia. Martonia doesn’t even suspect Jesus. Holly and Sookie then try to talk some sense into Marnie, but good luck with that is all I have to say. They should have gotten Jesus to try it because he would have had better luck. It always amazes me how easy deception can be if one has a pretty face and tons of charm. Marnie has probably always been flattered that Jesus looked up to her and thought he was handsome too. Jesus knows this and uses it to undermine Martonia showing that even though she seems all powerful now her weakness and insecurities still got the better of her.

Marnie’s basically getting back at everyone who ever wronged her. She’s power tripping and trying to claim self defense again to justify what she’s doing. She’s finally getting the respect she’s always wanted and likes everyone being afraid of her for a change. Sookie tries to appeal to Marnie by empathizing with her and we get another brief lesson in life according to Sookie. Good tactic Sookie but it’s not going to work out. The power has gone to Marnie’s head.

As a peeved Andy walks home in the dark he’s having a Gollum-esque moment and talking to himself. Out of no where a bright and shining light appears and poof! There’s a strange woman telling him to stay away. Before Andy can say V she blasts him with a bolt of light that knocks him on his rear. Now we all know it’s a faery but Andy doesn’t.What in the world does a faery want with Andy I wonder? Back at the garage Luna gets a call from Emma and when they check the call display Alcide recognizes his number which means Debbie is in big trouble.

Bill goads Martonia into coming out to negotiate. Knowing Sookie’s value as a pawn Martonia takes our favorite faery outside with her. Martonia orders her last vampire zombie to attack Bill and he throws the female fanger into the barrier. The poor vampire gets zapped and bursts and Martonia proudly reveals that her barrier zaps vampires like bugs because she has managed to harness the power of the sun in her protective shield. Bill and Eric demand Sookie’s release and Martonia readily agrees as long as there is a trade. She wants Bill and Eric to kill themselves. They agree and while Sookie cries Pam decides to take matters into her own hands and shoots a missile at the barrier despite Eric’s adamant command not to. It’s a move Pam is sadly going to regret but she loves Eric so much she is willing to risk his wrath. Eric should consider himself lucky to have someone so fiercely loyal to him.

Alcide arrives at home with Sam and Luna in tow. Luna’s relieved to find Emma, Sam is glad he’s found Marcus and Alcide is fuming mad. While Luna stays downstairs with Emma, Alcide and Sam head upstairs for a showdown. They enter the bedroom to find Debbie on the bed in her skivvies and Marcus standing there. Debbie loudly claims that nothing happened but we all know Alcide is seeing red and hearing steam come out of his ears instead of her voice. Sam holds a gun on Marcus but in the end they decide to duke it out mano a mano with no shifting for either of them. Marcus might be a badass but he’s never seen Sam angry and you better look out if Sam is on the warpath, and Sam is far down that path riding high on his righteous duty to avenge his brother’s death. Marcus doesn’t stand a chance.

Martonia and Sookie go back inside Moon Goddess and Martonia is still unaware that Jesus is planning to take her down. Jesus keeps preparing for the spell and warns Lala about the dark magic he’s about to use. Lafayette worries Jesus’ demon face might make an appearance and Jesus can’t guarantee that it won’t. Poor Lafayette. He just can’t get away from that face that scares the heck out of him. Jesus gives Lala the bloody dagger from Casey’s chest and dips a finger in the wound. He then proceeds to wipe some on his own chest, say an incantation and then suck the blood right off his finger. Revolting, yes, but we all know that blood is the magic ingredient that seals the deal for a potent spell.

The explosion dies down and the barrier is still intact. Bill checks to make sure Jessica is alright and she’s scolding him for so easily deciding to give up his life for Sookie. She warns him to never even think about it again when Jason moans in pain. He’s laid flat on his back his face badly burned by the explosion and blinded by it. Jessica just does what comes natural to a vampire and opens up her wrist to give him her magic boo boo healing blood. Jason’s lucky to have his very own fountain of healing but this will complicate matters even more between him and Jess.

While Andy was passed out on the ground the new faery girl was busy reading his mind. Her name is Maurella and she apologizes for blasting him explaining that she only blasted him because he smelled like a vampire hence he is one. She then proceeds to seduce Andy who is easily bewitched by her. Before they get together though she extracts a promise from Andy to protect her. She wants him to swear by the light and he does so eagerly even though he is perplexed about the light that appears in the tip of her pointer finger. They touch fingers to seal Andy’s oath and they start having sex just like that.

Now, knowing what we do about faeries I find all this highly suspicious. And even though there are most likely warning bells going off in Andy’s head right about now, he’s too enthralled by this beautiful creature appearing like magic and wanting him to care. I am surprised though that the E.T. finger didn’t phase him a little more. You should have read the fine print before you swore an oath to a stranger, Andy. If it looks too good to be true it probably is and all this ish that’s happening in the woods right now fits that saying perfectly. I have a feeling that Andy’s going to regret this one. Nice set up for next season though, yeah?

The fight is on at Alcide’s place and Sam and Marcus are throwing each other around the crowded bedroom. Alcide is keeping Debbie out of the fray and wouldn’t you know it but she’s trying to defend Marcus which isn’t winning her any points with Alcide. Sam wins the fight, proving his dominance by pressing his knee on Marcus’ throat and proclaiming that he must live with being a loser. Sam gets up and predictably turns his back on the defeated supe. Marcus’ eyes glow with a wolfy fury and he grabs for the gun intending to shoot Sam in the back. Alcide to the rescue once more. He tackles Marcus who shoots off a bullet and misses and Sam can thank Alcide for saving his life and doing the dirty work of killing Marcus.

Alcide hits Marcus in the throat and holds him down by his juglar looking like he’s barely holding onto his human form and not shifting into a wolf. Alcide manages to get a hold of himself but Marcus dies on the bedroom floor. He looks horrified just like everyone else in the room is and before Debbie can start pleading too much, Alcide severs the tie that binds them. It’s heartbreaking but Debbie must have seen it coming. I also think for Alcide this was an out for him. He saw his chance to leave Debbie and he took it. He knows what’s in his heart for Sookie and it was now or never for him to make a clean break, and this way he doesn’t have to admit to Debbie the truth of his feelings for another woman. This way it’s all on Debbie. That being said, I do think ending it with her caused him a good amount of pain. Poor Debbie. I wonder how long it will be before she blames Sookie?

Antonia divines the future in the pool of Casey’s blood that’s on the floor. What she sees frightens her. Seeing her own death prompts her to try and get the group to join hands once more and form a circle. She urges them to defend themselves against the vampires intent on slaughtering them by casting a protection spell. Yeah right, Marnie! No one is eager to join hands.

As Lafayette watches anxious and worried and a little scared, Jesus continues working his dark place magic to cast Antonia out of Marnie. He cuts symbols into his forearm then instructs Lala to tie Marnie’s pilfered scarf around his wrists. It represents the bond between Marnie and Antonia Jesus explains to his lover. Then he tells Lafayette to rub the mixture of herbs he’s put together into the bleeding markings. Yes, there is some powerful juju in the air.

Miraculously Martonia manages to convince everyone to join hands. Even Sookie joins the circle. Why they keep trusting Martonia I’ll never know. Protection spell my a**! Martonia is now able to weave a spell that controls the vampires outside like marionettes. Against their wills Eric, Pam, Bill and Jess start making their way towards the sun barrier. No matter how hard they try they are unable to resist. Jason is trying to pull the vampires away from the barrier but he can’t and is instead getting dragged towards the barrier too. He cries out in his mind for Sookie to stop this and luckily she hears him. With a blast of her faerie powers she busts the circle, stopping Martonia’s control spell.

Eric is livid. He’s so mad at Pam. I have never seen him be menacing like this to Pam and as she tries to explain that her actions were out of love for him he rages at her, telling her to get out of his sight before he kills her. Harsh words for a woman who loves you. This time Pam doesn’t hesitate to obey and disappears like her maker ordered. It’s so sad. I always knew Sookie was going to come between Eric and Pam. Eric isn’t thinking rationally, I know he loves Sookie and he’s furious that Pam’s disobedience could have killed her, but this is Pam, Eric. How can you forget that Pam would do anything to save you? Sookie is nothing to her compared to you. It was a simple choice for Pam to defy Eric in this and Eric surely broke Pam’s heart. Is it irrevocable? Maybe. It’s definitely a splintering of the tie that binds them, a moment in their 150 year old relationship that will alter the dynamic between them in some way. Just how bad it will be or just how it will change is yet to be seen.

Martonia is furious at Sookie and accuses her and everyone else of betrayal. Sookie tries to explain she didn’t do it on purpose and Tara even comes to her defense but Martonia is having none of it. She erects a circle of magical flames around Sookie.

Jesus is doing his best to work his brujo magic while Lala urges him to hurry before Sookie burns, and of course Jesus’ demon face manifests itself. Eric and Bill feel Sookie’s fear and Martonia finally feels Jesus’ spell, and it is working. Flames shoot out of the demon’s mouth burning the scarf Lala tied around Jesus’ wrists. Marnie struggles to hold on to Antonia but finally Antonia breaks free of Marnie and with a relieved look, her hands folded together as if in prayer, Antonia’s spirit evaporates. Jesus has saved the day, heroically breaking the link that bound Antonia’s spirit to the necromancer. This does not make Marnie happy. Sookie is also freed as the fire circle is extinguished.

With the shield gone Eric and Bill rush into Moon Goddess. Silly Roy stands infront of Marnie to protect her and Eric makes quick work of him, ripping out his heart and sucking blood out of one of the arteries like a straw right in Marnie’s face. It’s very scary and very Eric. Marnie is defiant to the end proclaiming that not even vampires live forever. Bill takes care of business and shoots Marnie in the chest a few times and once in the head, and with her death Marnie’s vision of her own demise comes to fruition.

Sam comes out of Alcide’s house to a waiting Emma and Luna. Emma asks where her dad is but Sam doesn’t tell her he’s dead. He and Luna just stare at each other. She probably thinks Sam killed him and even though she’s pissed at Marcus I don’t think she’d be thrilled about her new boyfriend killing her ex. Maybe.

Andy finally gets home to find everyone worried and Terry out searching for him. He tells Arlene about what happened to him but she writes it off as him being crazy because of the V. If only she knew the truth, hey Andy?

Bill has Eric glamor the recent events out of everyone’s mind, Sookie watches them and they watch her and it’s all very awkward. Jason thanks Jess for saving his life and admits that he thinks about her all the time. It’s messy and complicated and Jason knows he’s probably going to lose his best friend. Poor Bubba. Sort of. I’m still mad at him for how he treated Jess.

Lafayette and Jesus are at home in bed. Even though Jesus saved the day he lost a friend. And is it just me or does he look worried? Like his tampering with his magic that comes from a dark place might have negative repercussions? Lafayette is just proud of his partner and tries to make him feel better about everything. And just as you think everything is going to be alright who should appear hovering above the bed? Why it’s none other than Marnie’s spirit appearing out of the ether of the dead. Before Lafayette can say hooker, Marnie possesses him.

This does not bode well for anyone in Bon Temps. I can see everything going from bad to worse and to hell in a hand basket. Don’t you? I guess it isn’t over until Marnie says it’s over and something tells me that she’s going to be far more dangerous dead than she ever was alive. The finale can’t come soon enough. What do you think is going to happen?

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Can I get a show of fangs, please? How many of you are happy that True Blood has been renewed for a 5th season? I know I am. I wonder if season 5 will be the year of the wolf and we’ll see Sookie and Alcide hook up? How many of you are stoked for that storyline?

Anyways, I thought I’d post some True Blood quick bites. Let’s go inside last week’s episode. In case you missed it click the link for last week’s review of “Let’s Get Out of Here”.

1. Do you think Sookie is greedy?
2. Who do you think Sookie loves more? Bill? or Eric? Or is it just the blood?
3. Do you think the Lafayette/Mavis storyline was corny even though it is a necessary storyline?
4. Do think Terry and Arlene should still be super pissed at Lafayette for stealing Mikey?
5. Do you believe in possession?
6. Do you think Andy needs an intervention?
7. Is it just me or is Alcide reminding you of a knight in shining armor?
8. Do you think Eric will get his memories back? If he does, what will happen to him and Sookie?
9. Will Alcide find out that Debbie fell off the wagon?
10. Will Hoyt find out about Jason and Jessica?

Favorite quotes from episode 409 “Let’s get Out of Here”:

“I might be parrot-phrasing… a little.” ~ Jason to Jessica

“You got it, bitch.” ~ Lafayette to Mavis

Sneak peeks of episode 410 “Burning Down the House”.

Andy, Andy, Andy. How long did you think you could hide your ish from people? Well, looks like your number’s up!

Tara is some mad now. So is Holly. Antonia better watch out. We all know what Tara can do when she’s angry and she is enraged this time. As for Holly, well, she looks like the kind of witch who has no problem with getting even.

The remorse is starting to set in for Jason now that the deed is done. That boy just never learns. His weakness of the flesh gets him into trouble every time, and Jessica is trouble with a capital T.

There are only 3 episodes of True Blood left. Thank goodness for season 5. Unfortunately it’s going to be a looooong, excruciating wait and #waitingsucks. I can feel the #tbwithdrawal already.

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****AVERT YOUR EYES AND COME BACK LATER IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THIS LATEST EPISODE OF TRUE BLOOD BECAUSE THIS REVIEW IS CHOCK FULL OF SPOILERS!!!! BUT MAKE SURE TO COME BACK AFTER YOU’VE WATCHED IT AND TELL US YOUR TRUE BLOOD THOUGHTS!!!!****

Well this episode of True Blood was all about desires being fulfilled. Finally Sookie was honest about her own true desires even if it was only in her subconscious. Even so that sexy dream time fantasy will give her conscious mind a lot to ponder. It’ll be interesting to see if she’ll allow faerie Sookie to come out and play with Eric and Bill at the same time. And speaking of desire, Jason should know you can’t fight the blood. And if he didn’t before he certainly does now. And now that most of the BT crew  knows about Lafayette’s and Jesus’ powers it’s only a matter of time before L & J get involved in the war because the pair’s gifts are going to come in handy in the episodes to come. It’s a tale of 3 lovers and a man possessed and it’s the beginning of even more chaos for our favorite Bon Temps residents. So let’s get to it! The Scribe’s Desk review of True Blood’s “Let’s Get Out of Here” starts now!

We pick up right where we left off with Alcide running while cradling an injured Sookie in his arms. As luck would have it he trips and Bill is suddenly there scooping Sookie from the surprised werewolf and taking her to her and Eric’s house. The first thing Bill does is try to coax some of his blood into her to save her life. (And he’s happy to do it and not just for the healing benefits and you know it!) Alcide arrives angry as hell that Bill allowed her to get tangled up in the war. Bill feels the same way, his worry for the woman he loves written plainly across his face. Alcide wonders what else they can do to help Sookie and Bill who I’m sure hasn’t prayed in over a century suggests they do just that. Knowing that Sookie is going to be OK now I’m worried and wondering where is Eric and what has Antonia done with him?

Back at Moon Goddess Antonia reveals her Viking puppet on a string who she refers to as “blonde one” to the Wiccans. Tara questions Antonia’s actions in the cemetery clearly not impressed. Thinking she can control everyone without question, Antonia orders the group to join hands. Wouldn’t you know it though there is mutiny at the Wiccan shop. The Wiccans refuse to do as Antonia ask and Tara and Holly make it clear they want no part in the spirit’s scheme. Antonia’s Vendetta includes a plan to go to Shreveport to the Tolerance Festival and bring Eric to demonstrate her powers to vampires and what she can do to them. Roy is the only Wiccan on board so Antonia shows her true colors. She’s not letting anyone leave. What did you expect Tara? Everyone knows making deals with a devil can only lead to no good. Did you really think Antonia possessed Marnie to make nice?

Sookie wakes and her first thought is for Eric. Alcide’s pissed at what he thinks is Sookie being extremely foolish to be repeatedly putting her life at risk for fangers. He storms out washing his hands of this war business and Sookie’s desire to place herself in danger. All Sookie wants is to find Eric. She does take a moment though to thank Bill for the blood. I have to give it to Bill, he sure does love Sookie. Here she is worried about another dude and Bill just buttons his lip and tucks his pain behind his fangs. Loosing Sookie to his arch rival must be killing him. He does go to great lengths for love.

Luna’s just tucked Emma into bed but it was difficult to get her to go to sleep because of Marcus’ visit. Sam learns how scared they are of the werewolf pack’s alpha and tells Luna he’s going nowhere. He also suggests a camping trip to get back to nature. They’re not running from their problems he reassures Luna, it’s just a healthy change of scenery. I’ve got to hand it to Sam, he sure knows the way to a woman’s heart. Even knowing he’s getting mixed up in a messy situation he wants Luna and he’s not backing down. He sure is a go getter that Sam.

Debbie’s watching TV, stewing and waiting for Alcide to come home. When she hears him coming in, instead of giving him the what for she pretends to sleep but she can smell Sookie all over him. Alcide slips into bed, but not before he shares the fitness of his physique with us once again (thank you HBO), and Debbie is just steamed! Her eyes glowing and shiz. It’s kind of comical really. You know she just wants to let him have it but then she would have to admit spying on him and following him. Is this the beginning of Debbie’s downward spiral? Probably. Sookie better watch out. Sookie anywhere near Alcide makes Debbie crazy.

Back at Bill’s Jessica crying her eyes out to a unsympathetic Nan. All this crying has bored Nan to tears and made her decide to never become a maker. Bill arrives and endures Nan’s barbed remarks about his abilities as king and she learns that Eric is alive and is Antonia’s prisoner. She also has decided to stay at Bill’s since he’s so close to Shreveport where the Tolerance Festival is happening. Jess, Bill and Nan all go to ground silvered and Nan is soooo not impressed. Her and Bill have a tiff and Bill lets Nan know he thinks she’s nuts to let the festival continue in light of recent events. I’m with Bill on this one but we’ve all seen that Nan won’t let anything get in the way of her political ambitions. She is one cold piece of work that Nan and she cracks me up with her decisive and callous one track mind. Never let it be said that Nan let emotions get the best of her.

Speaking of emotion, Hoyt wakes up to his first day without Jess and he’s giving more reign to his meanness. He starts packing Jess’ stuff in a box that he labels “FOR YOU MONSTER” in big black permanent marker. It’s so mean but I can’t help myself but laugh. This is the LOL moment for me. I’m still amazed at how mean and petty Hoyt’s being though. Suddenly a still possessed Lala walks through the door with Mikey and he forces Hoyt out the door in his undies at gunpoint. Sufficiently freaked, Hoyt high tails it out of his house quicker than you can say monster. Jess would have laughed if she could’ve seen that one.

Arlene and Terry have called Jason about the missing Mikey. Hoyt calls and tells Jason that Lafayette is at his house with Mikey and a gun. While Arlene is losing her mind tossing couch cushions, Andy spots a vial of V wedged into the back of the couch and makes sure he distracts everyone to get at that V. He’s such an addict! I’m sure he thinks he’s struck gold. Using the excuse that he’s going to find pants for Hoyt, Andy slips into a bedroom to swallow down his liquid treasure. In his ecstasy he drops the pants. Poor Hoyt.

Sookie is sleeping on the couch at her home having the sweetest of dreams. She’s dreaming of sunshine and Eric and kissing her blonde Viking and… Bill. Bill? What’s he doing in her dream? Oh yes, it’s the blood. Predictably Eric and Bill start fighting over Sookie, both of them announcing that, “Sookie is mine!”. Sookie orders them to stop and to follow her into the livingroom where they can have a talk. Hmmm. This is going to be interesting, especially considering Sookie is wearing this tiny little red frilly wrap and heels.

Tommy’s at Merlotte’s writing Sam a goodbye note when Marcus walks in bold as brass looking for Sam. He leaves a card and a message for Sam with Tommy. Marcus wants Sam to meet him and is amused by the fact that shifter Sam has a shifter brother. Tommy puts on his typical show of belligerent bravado and Marcus leaves. Tommy gets that look on his face that means he’s up to something, but this time I don’t think he’s doing it to hurt Sam or cause mischief. I think this time he’s genuinely thinking he can do Sam a favor that he will be thankful for. Do you think this is Tommy’s idea of penance? Or is he so depressed that he has a death wish? I mean he has to know that Marcus isn’t Sam’s buddy? I have to hand it to Tommy though, I’ve noticed that even when he’s at odds with Sam he still has his brother’s back in his own Tommy-fied way. It’s messed up but I’m thinking that the way Tommy sees it  no one messes with Sam but Tommy.

Meanwhile there’s a stand off back at Hoyt’s. Andy’s all hopped up on V and instead of trying to diffuse the situation like Jason suggests Andy goes on a power trip and kicks the door in. And he’s the officer in charge!?! Chaos ensues with the possessed Lala shooting at the law and Andy and Jason running for cover. Arlene and Terry show up wanting to take matters into their own hands and Andy pins Terry to the ground. Terry can’t get up and wonders out loud why Andy is so strong and Jason realizes that Andy is on V. That Andy needs an intervention in the worst way. Does he really think he can keep fooling people?

Sam, Luna and Emma are enjoying their camping trip and Emma is chasing bunnies. She’s complaining because the wild bunnies won’t let her catch them and hold them. She reveals she wants to be a shifter and not a werewolf if only so she can turn into a bunny and pet herself. Her child’s desire to be a bunny causes Luna concern but Emma doesn’t understand her mother’s sudden seriousness over something she deems as trivial. Sam to the rescue. He tells Emma he’ll go and catch the bunny and he hides behind the tent and hops out as a bunny. He hops over to Emma all cute and fuzzy and lets the little girl cuddle him. It’s such a cute and sweet moment even my heart melted at Sam’s kind and sweet gesture. And I’ll say it again, Sam sure knows the way to a woman’s heart. If only he had been that kind and gentle with Sookie things might have worked out for them. Hopefully his anger management classes are working and he never loses his temper around Luna. She’ll kick him to the curb so fast sweet gesture or no sweet gesture. Although when it comes to the Marcus thing Sam’s hot head might come in handy.

Back in Sookie’s fantasy dream, Sookie’s revealing to her vampires that she’s in love with both of them. Since she’s baring her desires she also admits she’s tired of being a good girl. Finally Sookie! Throw off those chains of conformity and let faerie Sookie have some fun! She admits she wants Eric and Bill to be hers. Why does it have to be that she either belongs to Eric or Bill? Why the double standard? Why should a girl have to choose between two hot vampires when she can have them both? There would be nothing wrong or amoral with it since she loves them both. And yes, she is suggesting what we think she’s suggesting so we can go ahead and close our mouths.

Both vampires are down with a threesome. I mean, did you really think they’d refuse? Sookie is pretty irresistible, even more so in the tiny red bra and undies she has under her red wrap. I have to laugh that Sookie’s all dressed in harlot red though. Gotta hand it to that faerie, she goes all out when she’s made up her mind. Yep, no timid miss is faerie Sookie. Atta girl, Sookie.

Poor misguided, jealous Debbie has fallen off the wagon. She’s making a V score in an alley. She lets the guy who is hooking her up know that she is no lightweight. She’s drank from the source she informs the guy. She could probably tell him a thing or two about V and she does. She downs the vial in one gulp, tossing her head back like it’s a shot of tequila and goes about her business. Alcide is not going to be impressed. It’s sad that Debbie is cracking beneath the weight of her jealousy. She’s going to need company in her misery because this V business is going to cause problems in her and Alcide’s relationship. Maybe her and Andy can hang out.

Jesus shows up at the standoff and Jason asks him if when he and Lala role play if a Mavis is one of the roles. It’s a funny moment and so typical Jason that watching Jesus’ face is hilarious because you know he can’t believe Jason is actually asking him this right now. Jesus tells Jason he’s just going to ignore it which is even funnier. Terry tries to give Jesus some tips on entering the situation in army speak and Jesus is baffled by the whole convo and cuts it short. Without further ado, Jesus goes in to save his man. Lala is still possessed and on edge waving the gun around. Though Jesus is shaking with fear and worry he manages to talk Mavis into trusting him. He tells “Mavis” that she’s a spirit in his lover’s body and that he is a brujo. It’s a lot of info for Mavis to take in and though she’s overwhelmed by it she let’s Jesus and his words calm her down. Poor Mavis. I’d be freaked too to find out I’m a ghost in a man’s body causing trouble. Thank goodness Jesus just happens to be a witch who can help her.

Debbie arriving on Sookie’s doorstep gives Sookie a brief PTSD moment and the faerie has a flashback to the last time Debbie was at her house. Can you blame her? Even I’m nervous seeing Debbie standing there with her hand behind her back. Luckily she only has a bouquet of flowers in her hand and she holds them out to Sookie. So they talk over ice tea in Sookie’s kitchen. Debbie says she just wants to help Sookie but Sookie is skeptical. Can you blame her? Debbie tried to kill her. I’m amazed Sookie is even giving her the time of day. Sookie wonders how Debbie knows she’s in trouble and Debbie tells her she knows it was Sookie’s blood all over Alcide last night. How does she know it was Sookie’s blood? Well, it’s because Debbie remembers the smell. The look on Sookie’s face is priceless when she hears this. Debbie tries to convince Sookie that all she wants to do is help but Sookie needs proof. She takes Debbie’s hand and listens in. Satisfied Debbie is telling the truth Sookie accepts Debbie’s offer because she’s desperate for the help. Or does she really believe Debbie?

I have no doubt Debbie is so in love with Alcide that she would go to great lengths to prove it. But does that even extend to helping her rival Sookie for his sake? I don’t know. I want to believe it, but something in me just doesn’t trust Debbie’s good girl act. I mean how much of what we saw previously was the real Debbie and not just Debbie on V?

Jesus convinces Mavis to trust him to help her even though she is reluctant to revisit the circumstances of her death. Jesus tells her she has to tell him what happened if he’s to help her. Though it’s hard for her, Mavis tells him that Monsieur Virgil killed her and her baby and that it is these tragic events that are keeping her hear. All Mavis wants is to hold her child in her arms again. Such a simple request. Her story is so sad. Jesus knows what to do but first she needs to return Mikey to his parents.”Mavis” allows Jesus to lead her outside and she apologetically gives Mikey back. Terry and Arlene aren’t sure what the deal is with Lala but they don’t hold a grudge and are glad to have their baby back.

Trying to think of his and Debbie’s future Alcide informs Marcus he wants to take the alpha up on his offer of advancement in the pack. Marcus is pleased to find out it’s for Debbie’s sake. He jumps on Alcide’s allegiance right away telling him he needs Alcide at the “talk” he’s going to have with Sam. Alcide wants no part in a beat down and tells Marcus that and Marcus tells him not to worry about it. Word of advice Alcide. Never say to someone you will be there for them for whatever they need unless you know the person like the back of your hand. Promising stuff before you really know a person just opens the door for situations you’d rather avoid.

Tired of Andy and his addiction Jason doesn’t care about Andy’s apologies. He tells Andy to turn the headlights on so Hoyt, Jesus, Terry and Arlene can see what they’re doing. Hoyt and Jesus are digging outside where Mavis told them to and they uncover the skeletal remains of the murdered Mavis and her baby. Jesus hands Lala the wrapped child and pleads with Mavis to go and find peace and give him his lover back. Jesus places his hands on Lala’s shoulder and begins to utter the words that will release Lafayette from Mavis’ possession. The spirit of Mavis appears bathed in a golden light. She’s holding her child and thanks Lafayette. She finally finds peace and disappears. Everyone sees this too — Jason, Terry, Arlene and Hoyt — and they are all amazed at the miracle they have just witnessed.

I’m glad too because this is the proof Arlene needs not to hold a grudge against Lafayette. I just know that this power Lala and Jesus have will come in handy when the showdown comes against Antonia. If they can work as a team to remove spirits from a possessed person that means they can help banish Antonia so Marnie can have her body back and the vampires can rest easy once again. Can’t you just see L & J as the resident ghost whisperers of Bon Temps?

Debbie tricks Antonia into letting her into Moon Goddess so Sookie can slip in the back window. Debbie keeps Antonia occupied by saying she’s here to offer her pack’s services in Antonia’s cause. Sookie finds Eric and discovers he’s under Antonia’s control. He tells Sookie Antonia’s Operation Kill Bill plan. Tara finds her in the bathroom with Eric and it’s no surprise that she’s holding a gun. Just when you think Tara might betray her friend she hints for Sookie to read her mind so Sookie can hear what she’s thinking and have a chance to escape and where to find Bill. Tara also tells Sookie in her mind to charge her and get gone and Sookie does just that. By this time the jig is up and Antonia knows Sookie is there. Roy is yelling shoot her like a moron but Antonia wants to take Sookie hostage and use her against the vampires. Debbie’s taken off and Sookie charges Tara and escapes, slipping away from Antonia’s grasp. Sookie hops in Debbie’s vehicle and off they go to the Dorchester Hotel in Shreveport to save Bill.

Now here is where I’m not sure about Debbie. Did she give Sookie’s presence up on purpose to Antonia in a double cross? And was she trying to drive off and leave Sookie without a ride or means of escaping Antonia? If she hadn’t been fumbling for her keys would she have left Sookie? And why was she driving so slow? Was it to stop Sookie from getting to Shreveport in time? The clever thing is if this is what Debbie’s doing it doesn’t look like she’s not trying to help Sookie. In fact it looks like Debbie put herself in danger to help Sookie. If that is what she’s doing Debbie is a clever girl, a lot more clever than I gave her credit for.

Antonia locks the Wiccans inside Moon Goddess putting a spell on the doors to keep them from leaving and taking only Roy and Eric with her. Tara burns her hand on the door trying to leave and so does another woman who tries to leave through another door. They are trapped. I wonder when everyone is going to start blaming Tara for their predicament?

While Bill and Nan aren’t seeing eye to eye at the Tolerance Festival in Shreveport, Jason is helping Hoyt fix his door. Hoyt guilts Jason into taking Jess’ MONSTER BOX to her and Jason doesn’t want to do it. But he ends up doing it because he can’t find a way to avoid the situation. Hoyt is going to regret getting Jason involved, that’s for sure Bubba.

While Sam and Luna are rolling around in Sam’s tent, Marcus and his pack are beating the crap out of Tommy who disguised himself as Sam. Tommy intentionally provokes the beating though and if Alcide didn’t intervene the pack would have killed him. While he’s unconscious on the floor Tommy shifts back into his real form and Marcus and his crew are surprised that they just beat down the wrong guy. Alcide carries Tommy out of the garage, growling at the other pack members so they don’t lay another hand on Tommy. This does not bode well for Alcide and his pack aspirations. You do not defy your pack leader or rip him off someone he’s beating in front of the pack when you want to move up in the ranks. I’m thinking Alcide’s pack career is over. Debbie will not be pleased.

Eric appears out of no where at the Dorchester and tricks the three sheriffs to follow him. He lets them think they’ve cornered him and Antonia appears and casts her control spell over the three unsuspecting vampires. And while things are going downhill in Shreveport Jason brings Jess her MONSTER BOX at Bill’s. So that Jess won’t see the words Jason has thoughtfully blacked out the words with permanent black marker. One thing leads to another despite Jason’s best efforts to prevent it and he and Jess end up in the back of his truck giving in to their desires.

Debbie and Sookie arrive at the hotel and Sookie sends Debbie home to Alcide. Sookie runs into the hotel to save Bill before it is too late. She runs into the conference room where the Tolerance Festival is in full swing calling out to Bill. Bill stops mid speech at the sound of Sookie’s voice while Nan gnashes her teeth cursing Sookie for crashing the party. (It’s another LOL moment as I know Nan is thinking, “What is so special about this Sookie?”.) Antonia is waiting for her moment to unleash hell and her vampire zombies attack Bill’s human guards and pandemonium ensues while Bill stands at the podium searching the crowd for Sookie. Bodies are flying through the air as the vampires attack, it’s all being caught on tape by vampire haters and just as Eric descends coming for Bill, Sookie yells, “RUN!” And I think, “Run, Forrest! Run!”

It’s a disaster with a capital D. Poor Bill. it’s not easy being king. Next week’s episode should be crazy. Will you be watching? Only 3 episodes left. Enjoy the preview!

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This week’s episode of True Blood was filled with dire circumstances, confusion, rejection and more spells. Jason comes through. Jessica gets the boot — twice. Alcide breaks a promise. Hoyt shows his ugly side. Sookie and Eric fall even more in love while Bill works the camera. Eric falls into Antonia’s clutches  as easy as 1, 2, 3, and once again it is proven that witches and vampires just can’t get along. Everyday in Bon Temps seems to be filled with drama or a life and death struggle. Nothing is ever certain in this supernatural town except one thing — nothing lasts forever.

Right out of the gate we can breathe a sigh of relief because Jason once again put on his knight in shining armor gear and saved Jess’s life by tackling her to the floor and slamming the door on the sunlight. Looking like she had a bad case of sunburn, Jessica comes to her senses before she can rip Jason’s throat out. Grateful for the life saving rescue, Jessica kisses Jason. And not surprisingly he kisses her back very, very eagerly. It’s at this moment when I realize Jess and Jason make a way sexier couple than Hoyt and Jessica ever could.

Jason carries Jessica back to the dungeon where they find a worried Bill and a dead Bucky. Worried that Antonia has only ceased the spell to lull the vampires into a false sense of safety and catch them off their guard, Jess must be silvered again. And Jason is just the man to do it, and so he silvers her real good this time. He also agrees not to tell the law about Bucky’s demise.

Wanting to keep his pack safe, Marcus commands that they stay out of the vampire/witch war. Back in BT Sam visits Luna unannounced to let her know he quit Tommy for good and that he can’t forgive him for what he did to Luna. He also tells her who Tommy killed to become a skinwalker. And instead of sending Sam packing, Luna invites him in to hang out with Emma while she makes dinner. I’m not surprised she’s giving Sam another chance.

There’s some major moves going on between Eric and Sookie down in Eric’s hidey hole. Eric is injured and weak from the silver chains and since he hasn’t eaten since he drained Sookie’s faerie godmother, he needs some blood. And isn’t he lucky that Sookie is feeling generous? She offers him her blood and it is an ultimate gesture of trust. Eric doesn’t take it lightly and he offers her his own blood in return. Puzzled that he would offer this because she’s not injured, Eric finally gets Sookie to willingly drink  his blood when he tells her it’s so they can be one. The old Eric would be pretty impressed by the new Eric’s ability to get Sookie to share blood and a bond all in one night. And Sookie drinking Eric’s blood from the palm of his hand is symbolic and sexy all in one.

When Jessica returns home she breaks up with Hoyt and she is pretty cold about it. As he cries and and begs her in a most unmanly fashion not to leave him because he’ll die without her, Jessica looks on with contempt and disdain. Fed up with the theatrics she bashes his head in and goes out to Jason who is waiting for her. Before things can get too hot and heavy, Jess wakes up. That’s right. It was all a terrible, wonderful dream. I wonder what Freud would have to say?

Speaking of Jason, he just has his hero suit on tonight. After saving Jess and making sure she won’t try to fry herself in the sun again, he arrives at the scene of Beulah Carter’s demise. Everyone is speculating that it was a suicide, but Jason knows much, much better. He’s also just in time to prevent Andy from hitting a super disgusting and humiliating plateau by preventing him from licking Beulah’s blood clean off the ground. Andy is so far gone into addiction that he needs a serious intervention.

Not far from the scene Maxine is being interviewed and you can just imagine what she’s saying. Bill arrives and glamours the news reporter to give him an interview so he can deliver his statement to the press. It’s the perfect opportunity to demonstrate what hate against vampires can do. I have to give it to Bill but he is one slick politician, a smooth talker, he proves he’s sharp of wit as he goes head to head with Maxine, and he’s the best glamour-er I’ve ever seen.

Finally we get the infamous Sookie and Eric shower scene… sort of. They are basking in the high of each other’s blood and marveling at the wonder of each other (I can’t help the eye roll even though I’m a huge fan of this couple) and when Sookie turns on the shower snowflakes fall instead of water. Suddenly they are in a winter night time forest and a fur covered bed is smack in the middle of the woods. They run to the bed and fall into it and each other. All I have to say is that is one heck of a V trip.

Antonia is pissed at the fact that only 1 vampire has experienced the true death. Her handmaiden Tara is just as bloodthirsty as Antonia is and is eager to learn how to destroy vampires herself. Tara answers the phone when Bill calls for Antonia. Charming Bill convinces Antonia to meet him at midnight (isn’t that the witching hour?) in the cemetery (typical). And is it just me, or do you like Bill better without Sookie too? I think he’s being more himself than he has ever been. It’s a refreshing side to Bill that I’m really enjoying.

While Maxine is taking pics of what is left of Beulah, Tommy is skulking around in Maxine’s house absconding with some interesting items. It doesn’t take much to figure out what he’s up to.

Alcide and Debbie are hanging out with their new pack, and Debbie is more into it than Alcide. Does that have anything to do with a certain blonde faerie he just can’t stop thinking about? Thankfully there is a fight for Alcide to help Marcus break up to take his mind off Sookie. Wouldn’t he be irked to know that while he’s brooding about Sookie she’s busy pondering possibilities with her hunky Viking vampire lover.

Over at Merlotte’s Arlene and Terry are bickering about Mikey when Mikey’s ghost mama shows up and starts singing again. Lala walks into the kitchen and sees her and you know he’s wishing he didn’t. He walks out as quick as he walked in but not before the ghost and him take a good look at each other. I bet you Lala wishes he never let Jesus convince him to go to Mexico.

Tommy has transformed himself into Maxine and this is the LOL moment of the evening. Even though it’s Maxine you see on the screen, you know it’s actually Tommy inside that body. And when he opens his mouth it’s so funny because he could give the real Maxine a run for her money in the rude department. And he actually is going to make off with her money as he cuts a deal with the natural gas prospector. Tsk, tsk Tommy. You are just rotten to the core.

When Jessica comes home for real you immediately realize how bad things are between Hoyt and Baby Vamp because they do not say a word to each other and the tension is so thick you could slice through it with a pair of fangs. Just like in her dream Jessica breaks up with Hoyt, except in her dream she was mean to Hoyt. In the real life version of the break up Hoyt is super mean to her instead. The stuff he spews at her is so hurtful and cruel and he is mean as a rattlesnake. I didn’t know he could be so mean. I’m stunned and shocked. But then I remember he can be mean if he’s mad enough. Even so, what he does to Jess is pretty awful and I can clearly see that he is Maxine Fortenberry’s son to the core. As the coup de grace he gives Jessica the boot by rescinding her invitation to the house they once shared. She lands on the porch in an ungraceful, stunned and crying heap. Cold if you ask me, Hoyt. COLD.

Eric wants him and Sookie to run away from their problems and leave BT in their rearview. He just wants to be with Sookie forever but Sookie feels a responsibility to help Bill fight and protect those she cares about. She reminds Eric that he is a warrior and that nothing lasts forever. And it is so true. Both of them know it is inevitable that their romantic idyll is doomed to come to an end. Just when nobody knows.

After leaving Luna a message that he plans to drop by to tuck his daughter in, Marcus compliments Alcide on his alpha traits. Trying to bind the strong, mature and levelheaded Alcide to the pack Marcus dangles the carrot of advancement in the pack to Alcide. Alcide doesn’t bite though. This makes Debbie anxious. She can feel Alcide’s link to the pack is tenuous and that he’s not as eager as she is to be part of the pack. Her woman’s intuition knows it’s because of Sookie so she gets Alcide to promise he’ll stay away from Sookie. Besides, she’s got vampire baggage and didn’t their new pack leader make it clear to stay out of the vampire/witch war? Seems to me though that Alcide preferred being a lone wolf what with his alpha tendencies and all. I also think that Alcide shouldn’t make promises he can’t keep. Debbie’s going to lose her mind when she loses her man to Sookie, and we all know what happens when Debbie goes crazy don’t we?

Lafayette is catching some zzz’s at his crib and starts dreaming about Mikey’s ghost and what happened to her to keep her earthbound. Everything makes sense now, the doll, the writing on the wall, the annoying singing. Unfortunately now that the door has been opened Lala just can’t seem to close it and get a moment’s peace from the spirits. The guy can’t even take a nap in his own house without a ghost mama showing up and possessing his body. Geez, some spirits just have no couth. I just knew that spirit gave Lafayette a calculating gaze and that it would mean trouble for Lala.

Sookie and Eric visit Bill and pledge their loyal support in the war that’s brewing. Actually, they force him to accept and Bill knows he needs all the help he can get so he has to accept their help. Besides, who wouldn’t want a faerie who can blast her enemies with shiny white light and read minds on their team? Those powers will come in handy and Bill knows it.

It was bound to happen sooner or later that Marcus would drop by unannounced when Sam was over at Luna’s. He’s so not impressed when he sees Sam mowing his lawn, but he’s absolutely irate when he realizes his daughter digs her mama’s new boyfriend. He keeps his anger in check though because Luna threatens to call his parole officer if he starts anything with Sam. He does threaten Sam though, which is kind of funny. I wonder if he’d be so belligerent if he knew Sam isn’t one to mess with. Sam’ll shoot you and throw your body in the lake for the gators before heading over to Merlotte’s and acting like it’s all in a day’s work with no one the wiser. Look out Marcus. You just might get as good as you give this time around and find yourself sleeping with the gators. It also seems to me that Luna gets a lot of unexpected visits from the males in her life.

Thinking that now that she’s a free woman her and Jason can get together, Jess visits Jason at home. Even though she knows Jason feels the same way she does because her blood inside him tells her so, Jason doesn’t want to hurt his best bud. So, let me ask this question then. Why did you kiss Jess back so passionately, Jason? Hmmm? A little late for thinking about Hoyt isn’t it, Jason? And so poor Jess gets the boot for a second time in one night as Jason unceremoniously revokes her invitation to his house too. Once again Jess is out in the cold. This is just not her night.

And it doesn’t seem to be Lala’s night either. How is he going to explain sneaking into the Bellefleur’s place? An earthbound singing spirit with unfinished business made me do it? Is his possessed body really going to abscond with a baby that technically isn’t his?

Bill and Antonia arrive at the cemetery for their meeting but it’s obvious that it’s going to be a showdown and not a parley for peace since they both showed up with their posse. Bill wants peace but his offer and terms are extremely offensive to Antonia. Sookie’s surprised to see Tara on Antonia’s side, but not so much so that she doesn’t read Antonia’s mind. And luckily she does because she catches the head witch casting a spell and warns Bill. Antonia calls Sookie a demoness just as Bill’s bodyguards appear and train a bead on Antonia. Bill demands Antonia’s surrender but we all know Antonia isn’t going to go down without a fight. Before anyone can move Eric attacks a witch and proudly displays his trophy. WTF Eric? You’ve just thrown a monkey wrench into the negotiations. Antonia calls down the fog and everyone scatters and chaos ensues.

Tara shoots a vampire with her gun and out of the blue Pam disarms her (again). Lucky for Tara Bill shows up and saves her from Pam. Tara is all amazed that Bill saved her, but it wasn’t for Tara’s sake, it’s for Sookie. If Pam didn’t gloat she would have got her revenge on Tara, but she took too long and now Bill has commanded her to leave Tara alone. Pissed Pam takes off. Poor Pam. Always so close. Maybe the third time will be the charm. Just don’t gloat first.

While Eric is feeding on a witch and Bill is saving Tara, Alcide is frantically searching for Sookie and he doesn’t know it but Debbie is following him. I guess she didn’t believe Alcide’s promise either. Sookie gets attacked and mistaken for a vampire and she protects herself by shooting some white light out of her hands and blasting her attacker. She’s grateful that she’s starting to get the hang of her powers, but while she’s thanking her powers for their cooperation she gets shot in the stomach. Both Eric and Bill sense she’s in danger but they don’t come to her rescue. Alcide does. Just when you think the faeries might show up and take her, Alcide finds her and scoops her up to take her to safety. Debbie sees all this since she’s followed him and I can’t help but wonder if he’s going to have to save Sookie from Debbie before to long.

And the thought crosses my mind that neither one of Sookie’s vampires are there to save her. Bill is busy getting silvered because he got distracted and Eric, well, if he hadn’t been so busy feeding and killing, Sookie might not have gotten shot in the first place. And where was Eric when things went foggy? Shouldn’t he have stayed near Sookie? What was he thinking? He started the fight too. Geez, not too smart if you ask me. It’s like he’s some wild, dangerous, untamed and unpredictable creature even though he’s sweet and almost innocent.

Eric and Antonia meet again. As if he didn’t learn the first time that attacking Antonia head on will get you no where but spelled, Eric stumbles into the witch and thinks he can take her. Now Antonia has cast another spell over him and this time she has brought him to his knees. Once again Eric is at the witch’s mercy and she’s just stroking his hair like he’s some kind of pet.

So what does this mean for Eric and Sookie? Will their love and their bond be strong enough against whatever it is Antonia did to Eric? I suppose their loving interlude had to end sometime. Things are really getting shaken up in BT. This episode made it so abundantly clear that nothing lasts forever. Especially in Bon Temps. And just what is Antonia doing to Eric? Is she making a slave out of him? I guess we’ll have to wait until next week to find out.

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This week’s episode left me screaming, “Nooooo! Not Jessica!” Then I remembered she’s a baby vampire and so she won’t burn as fast as Godric did so there’s hope left. But some vamps didn’t have a hope in Hades once Marnie, or should I say Antonia got her spell cast. For instance, Maxine’s neighbor went up in flames, curlers and all. No hope there. Every vampire in Bon Temps who knows Bill went to ground in silver, but no matter if you are Eric, Bill or baby Jessica, if you are a vampire you found yourself under Antonia’s control. And that woman seems to be all about control. The vampires have good reason to be scared.

Katie is playing Plants vs. Zombies, which is hilarious BTW, as she makes her way down to Bill’s dungeon. She’s tricked into entering Marnie’s cell when she sees Luis looking like he’s going to take a bite out of the witch. Katie threatens to shoot him with silver bullets but in one swift vampire move, he manages to disarm her and throws her to the ground. After Luis glamors her and ferrets some info out of her, Antonia orders that he kill Katie since she is a traitor. But Antonia won’t let him kill her the vampire way, nope. No blood for Luis.Once he’s done his job as executioner, Antonia gives him a message to give to Bill. Antonia Gavilan de Logrono has returned.

Pam is terrifying Tara and Naomi a bit before exacting her revenge. Tara predictably pulls a gun on Pam and Pam easily swats it out of her hands, but as Pam goes to finish Naomi with her fangs, Tara whacks Pam up against her head with a garbage can lid and a good chunk of scalp and blonde hair goes flying. I can only figure it’s because she’s rotting that these two girls even have a chance with Pam as angry as she is. Naomi gets the chance to scramble into Merlotte’s and for a minute you think she’s running for her life. Pam is holding Tara in the air by the neck so that her feet are dangling off the ground and wouldn’t you know it but Naomi has gathered a bunch of people to see the vampire violence outside. A crowd shows up with cameras snapping pics. So the show is over for now because Pam can’t be caught on film hurting a human in this post Russell Edgington world. Pam does make a spectacular and menacing promise to Tara to watch her back.

“I will hunt you down and shred you like confetti.”

Back in Mexico, Jesus is telling his grandpa off in spades. The news is out that Lala is a medium, grandpa just brought the drama to prove it to Lafayette is all. No harm done because he never wanted to kill Jesus. He knew all along Lala would save him.

Alcide and Debbie have officially become members of Marcus’ pack. Alcide is worrying over Sookie which doesn’t exactly thrill Debbie. Here it is a special night and he’s thinking about the faerie. Surprisingly, instead of throwing a fit Debbie agrees to give Sookie 10 minutes of their time and they go looking for her! And they find her alright…in the arms of Eric rolling around in the grass. Well, the look on Alcide’s face gives it all away, and Debbie doesn’t miss that look either, because while Alcide is looking at Sookie, Debbie is looking at Alcide. Oh boy.

Luis goes to Bill as ordered and gives him the message. Bill is surprised, and not just by the fact that Antonia has returned, but by the fact that Luis shoots him. Luis goes for the fancy stake to finish Bill off, but  Bill shoots Luis and there is a mad dash and scramble for the ceremonial stake. Bill manages to win that scuffle and questions Luis while holding the stake to his heart. Luis stakes himself and mutters the word, “Resurrection.” That can only mean one horrifying thing.

Tara and Naomi are sitting in Merlotte’s parking lot. Naomi wants to take off but Tara knows there is no running from a vampire. So she does the only thing she can do to keep Naomi safe. She breaks up with Naomi. Naomi leaves and Tara sobs. It’s sad but Tara didn’t really have a choice.

Jason is fantasizing about Jessica even though he’s trying not to and Hoyt rings the doorbell. He’s just checking up on Jason since Jess is over at Bill’s.  And he’s worried about Jason. Jason reassures him everything’s OK. But Hoyt isn’t. He’s having relationship problems. Not wanting to talk about Jess, Jason offers to make Hoyt some food. Oh boy.

Bill is bringing Jessica up to speed about Antonia. It reminded me of a dad telling scary ghost stories to a child. And technically Bill is Jessica’s father since he is her maker. And like a father he wants to keep Jessica safe and in order to do so he needs to tell her about the real danger that Antonia poses to all vampires.

“Okay. Well, I sure as hell don’t wanna fry in the sun.”

Bill gathers his sheriffs and orders them to tell every vampire in their area who chooses to stay must go to ground in silver. It’s not a popular command but it is the only choice they have if they, as Jessica would say, don’t wanna fry in the sun. They must brace themselves for the Resurrection.

Meanwhile Eric and Sookie are rolling around all over their house. Their relationship might be brief but they are definitely making the most of their time together. In the afterglow, Eric is listening to Sookie’s heartbeat. He asks her if she wants him to remember. If she would still love him if he was his old self. Sookie doesn’t sugar coat it and answers honestly that she’s not sure. But she really, really wants to.

Pam is suffering the torments of hell for the sake of beauty and is getting a peel. She has enlisted the help of the woman who helped Sookie after she was attacked by Maryann. The good doctor can’t stop Pam from rotting but she can get her to look pretty again and give her a bulk discount on her shots. And that’s 6 shots 4 times a day in the buttocks, arms and temples forever. Ouch!

Sam has taken Tommy to the hospital and thinks it’s a simple case of food poisoning. He’s all concerned too. Oh boy. Isn’t he going to flip when he finds out what Tommy did.

Bill visits Sookie and Eric to tell them about Antonia. Sookie thanks Bill and Sookie wants to spare him the details of their reunion so she shushes Eric who means no harm when he innocently and truthfully answers Bill’s question. Lol. Bill tells them about Antonia and knew Eric wouldn’t leave so he came prepared. Bill tells Sookie that if she cares about Eric she’ll make sure he’s silvered and leaves her the pile of silver chains he brought them.

Tara’s back on the bottle and stumbling aimlessly down the side of the road trying to wash away her sorrows. She hears a rustling in the woods and at first she thinks it’s Pam come to finish her off. Luckily for her it’s just Antonia. Antonia tells her that Marnie is no longer in control of her body and makes Tara an offer she can’t refuse using their similar pasts and suffering as the common bond that unites them. Something tells me Tara will live to regret this. Antonia is using her just like she’s using Marnie.

Bill’s prepping for the Resurrection. Jessica’s getting silvered by Bill’s employees and is howling in pain. Unable to stand her torment Bill takes over. Feeling pity for her he makes a bad decision and goes light on the silver, not even laying a chain across her neck. It’s a decision many parents make. They don’t like to see their children suffer so they go easy on their offspring even though it goes against their better judgement. And something always usually goes wrong because of these decisions. It’s universal, but I guess Bill doesn’t know this because he’s never really raised any children before. Even when he was a human he was away at war, so he didn’t really know any better. Sometimes what’s good for the child isn’t fun, Bill. Case in point: children must eat their vegetables so they can be healthy. Vampires must be silvered securely so they don’t fry in the sun.

Bill does however request that his man put twice as many silver chains on him. He should have put the same amount on Jessica.

Ginger predictably has the task of giving Pam her injections and getting Pam ready for the Resurrection. Pam is looking hideous but she is still glamorous all decked out in a pink suit with a fancy, quilted, and tasseled pink designer/custom made coffin. Ginger lays some fancy silver chain mail over Pam who screams in agony and voila. All ready.

Sookie is silvering Eric, apologizing and telling him she’s lost too many people and so she can’t lose him. Eric asks her to stay with him and she lays down beside him, determined to wait the ordeal out with him.

Jesus and Lafayette are talking about what it means for Lala to be a medium. Jesus is convinced Lala is the answer because he can connect with the dead just like Marnie. They don’t even know yet what is going down in Bon Temps. If Layfayette thinks he’s got troubles now just wait til he gets back home.

Sam gives Luna a call trying to be all flirtatious and doesn’t expect to be told off by her. He is baffled. I can’t help but laugh because this ish is getting more painfully funny. You know it’s going to be one helluva shock  for both of them when they find out what happened.

Tara is campaigning to get every Wiccan she can to help Marnie out. And she’s pretty convincing too. Despite her misgivings and her children, Holly decides to get on board with Tara and Marnie. Operation be safe from vampires for good looks like it will be a flaming success.

Bill and Jess are having a heart to heart. Neither of them know if they will live to see the night. Jessica confides in Bill that she doesn’t love Hoyt the way he loves her. She feels bad and Bill gives her absolution. Bill is just feeling bad about himself and his life. In turn Jessica tries to make him feel better. And she does put a smile on his face with her ferociousness. I almost think I would feel sorry for Marnie if Jessica got her fangs on her. And Marnie could actually say an evil spirit made me do it. Lol.

Eric asks Sookie to remove the silver and even though he asks sweetly and tries to distract her she’s won’t give in. He really doesn’t want to go back to being the old Eric. And as much as I like this little interlude, I want the old Eric back. Things will get really interesting then don’t you think?

Doggedly determined, Sam goes to see Luna. He actually thinks she’s playing hard to get which is comical and tragic all at once. Luna gives him the 411 by questioning him if he remembers anything and whether or not he has a twin brother and Sam finally puts 2 and 2 together. They both feel sick and freaked out. Oh boy.

Needless to say Andy and Holly’s date does not go well. Not only is Andy clueless, he’s also jonesing for V big time. I almost feel sorry for Andy. Almost. He takes off like the hounds of hell are nipping at his heels leaving Holly baffled. Poor Holly, but I think you just dodged some drama.

Lala’s back at work and sees Mikey’s ghost. She starts singing and it freaks the heck out of him. Poor Lala. Once the ghost is out of the coffin there’s no going back. Unless Lafayette learns how to control and work with his abilities he’s going to go crazy.

Later on in the intimacy of their bedroom Debbie reveals her insecurities about Sookie to Alcide. Alcide admits to worrying about Sookie but that is all because he is in love with Debbie. He promises to love her forever. Now I’m sure he’s trying to convince himself and Debbie that that is true, but it was written all over his face. We all saw it. It’s only a matter of time before Debbie loses her man to Sookie for good and goes crazy.

“I seek only the assistance of the willing.”

Antonia reveals her true self to the gathered witches. She tells them that they are at war with the vampires. She gives them the option to stay or go. Some go. Most stay. She tells them about Katie’s treachery and that she has paid for it. She tells them that vampires aren’t immortals. She tells them that humans are more powerful because their souls are immortal. She tells them that this time they can defend themselves. And they must strike or the vampires will destroy them in the worst ways possible. 400 years have passed and the time has come.  Antonia has her coven and it looks like she will get her revenge.

“Vampires are not immortal. They are only harder to kill.”

Sam confronts Tommy and he has had enough. Tommy has screwed up big time and there is nothing he can do or say to fix things now. Sam tells him to get the hell out. So much for being brothers.

Antonia begins to cast the spell that will destroy the vampires. She looks so righteous as she utters the incantation that will control the vampires and force them into the sun to burn. As she stands in the middle of the coven circle she levitates clear off the ground demonstrating her power. A mighty wind begins to blow throughout the shop and throughout Bon Temps.

Jason stops by Sookie’s but Sookie can’t talk because she is trying to make sure Eric doesn’t get up to go and fry in the sun. Jason does some fast thinking about what this means for Jessica and takes off running hell bent for leather. I love it that he thinks he can rescue her, but can he?

And here is where I gain a whole new respect for screaming Ginger. Even if you do think she is a screaming, ditzy, ninny, here’s the thing. Even though she is terrified out of her head half the time and probably isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer she tries her best to help her vampires. As Pam is screaming her fanged head off, screaming Ginger climbs on top of that pink coffin and hangs on for dear life, screaming. But I’ll bet she won’t let Pam out no matter what Pam says.

Bill, Jessica, Eric… It seems every vampire worth their fangs is screaming to be let out into the sun. And that witchy wind is blowing inside and out infecting them all with this crazy longing for the blazing orb. None of them are in their right mind.

Maxine’s neighbor goes up in flames right before Maxine’s astonished eyes, curlers and all, and even though it’s horrific I’m sure many of us laughed at the craziness of it all. And Maxine, well she knew her neighbor was a vampire all along and this just confirms it.

Jessica breaks free of the chains holding her to the bed. She tricks Bucky and snatches his keys to the silver jail. And even though Bill commands her as her maker to come back and to release him, she doesn’t. She crawls her way upstairs, opens the doors and stands in the blinding glare of the sun.

And here’s where I scream,”Nooooo! Not Jessica!”

Everything is falling apart and it seems like Antonia has all the control.

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