The moment that many True Blood fans have been waiting for happened this week as Sookie (Anna Paquin) finally succumbed to her urges regarding Eric (Alexander Skarsgård). This was aided by his new state of mind that has revealed a side of Eric that Sookie always thought was present below his hard exterior. Now Eric is feeling guilty for all that he has done in the past, even if he can't remember these terrible actions. A visit in a dream from his maker Godric (Allan Hyde) who he has no recollection of, prompted feelings of sorrow and guilt. It was this contrition that led to Sookie acting on these feelings and initiating a kiss. We have seen before that Sookie is sexually attracted to Eric not just from his blood infused dreams, but it was his harsh personality and her connection to Bill (Stephen Moyer) that have previously stood in the way. Now though with Bill's betrayal and Eric's new state of mind it looks like Eric/Sookie fans might be headed to some scenes they will truly enjoy.
Though all might not be domestic bliss for Sookie and Eric after Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) revealed to Bill what had happened to Eric and where he has been since his disappearance. In Pam's defense she is under much stress as her face continues to rot with her ear falling off in the process. Pam of course wants to get revenge on Marnie (Fiona Shaw) who is still clueless as to what the spells she cast were and is currently locked in a cell in Bill's house (or is it now a palace?). Marnie did see another vision of the spirit that uses her body as a conduit and this time it was revealed that some in the clergy were indeed vampires. This was further elaborated on as we were given a history lesson to show why some fear the witches of the 1600s. This one particular witch Antonia (Paola Turbay), as she was burning on the stake cast a necromancy spell that made all the vampires within a 20 mile radius wake and walk in to the sun. It is this kind of power that should be feared in the vampire community and from the Comic Con promo below it looks like this threat is very real.
Getting the hell out of dodge is what Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) and Jesus (Kevin Alejandro) have done as they head to Mexico to see Jesus' shaman grandfather to get some much needed spiritual help with their current predicament. One problem is that Jesus hasn't seen his grandfather since his ninth birthday, when his grandfather gave him a goat and then made him slaughter it to take the spirit inside of him. It is this power that Jesus hasn't felt since this event and is the power that Jesus thinks that they need to protect themselves.
Elsewhere Tommy (Marshall Allman) after being captured by his parents last week fought back and killed them both in the process. Turning to Sam (Sam Trammell) for help they disposed of the bodies but were almost caught by a V addicted Andy (Chris Bauer). Luckily a quick shift into an alligator by Tommy threw Andy off the scent.
Jason (Ryan Kwanten) is fully healed after his escape from Hotshot thanks to Jessica's (Deborah Ann Woll) blood. Jason ended up having the kind of dreams that comes from vampire blood but instead of being able to enjoy it his subconscious made him think of nothing but Hoyt (Jim Parrack), awkward.
Arlene (Carrie Preston) and Terry (Todd Lowe) tried to rid their home of whatever spirit wrote "baby not yours" on their wall and whilst it may appear that the house is free from evil, the book of matches that set on fire towards the end of the episode would suggest otherwise.
Alcide (Joe Manganiello) received a visit from the wolf packmaster of Shreveport who is less than happy that Alcide has not registered with the pack of his new home. Alcide's desire for free agency looks like it might bring some unhappy times to his door.
In the July 31 episode, Sookie searches for Jason under a full moon; Marnie connects with spirits of the past; Arlene and Terry cope with a suspicious inferno; Debbie (Brit Morgan) urges Alcide to join a new werewolf community; Tommy trades places with Sam; Lafayette feels the spirit in Mexico; Eric surrenders to his King’s will.
Below is the promo for next week's episode "I Wish I Was the Moon" (Note: if you have any trouble viewing the embedded video below, then you can view it directly on HBO's website).
Also below is a season 4 promo from the True Blood panel at Comic Con that reveals some of the big action that will happening later in the season and it looks good.
