BILL: “Was the assailant after you or Sookie?”

ERIC: “I took the bullet, but I believe he was after Sookie.”

BILL: “Do you still trust this person you took her to meet?”

ERIC: “Yes. He would do nothing to harm her.”

BILL: “I’ll continue my research and call you as soon as I find anything definite.”

Phone: Eric calling Bill.

ERIC: “Bill, the Shreveport pack is divided and going to war. I believe the attack on the way home the other night was part of that, an attempt to kill a friend of the pack, because Sookie is Alcide’s friend, not Furnan’s, although I’m not certain she considers Alcide a friend.”

BILL: “That makes sense, but it doesn’t explain the vampire Jonathan at the wedding. Is Sookie being attacked on two fronts? The last time she was stalked by a vampire, it was because of the death of Long Shadow. Has your disagreement with Hot Rain been resolved? Or is he even more determined now that his child and his acquired child have met their final death?”

ERIC: “The judgment was upheld, and I have heard nothing more from Hot Rain since Twining’s death. After losing two I don’t think he will send any more after us.”

BILL: “Then who?”

ERIC: “That’s what we need to find out.”

BILL: “What of the pack war?”

ERIC: “Despite the bullet I took, it is none of our affair. We will intercede only for vampire interests or to protect Sookie.”

BILL: “Understood.”

Phone: Bill calling Eric.

BILL: “Eric, the Were situation has been resolved. Alcide Herveaux is now packmaster of the Shreveport pack.”

ERIC: “I assume Sookie is fine.”

BILL: “Yes. Merlotte was there to protect her, and I understand Claudine stepped in as well.”

ERIC: “Claudine. Of course she would.”

BILL: “I’m told the vampire Jonathan has been seen in other places.”

ERIC: “He has. He had even come to Fangtasia, coincidentally enough on a rare night I was not there. I’m very suspicious. We are not in a strong position with Sophie-Anne disabled and Andre dead.”

BILL: “You are the strongest sheriff of the four of you.”

ERIC: “Yes.”

BILL: “Yet you do not wish to lead.”

ERIC: “No.”

BILL: “Then we can only do what we can with what we have.”

Phone: Bill calling Eric.

ERIC’S VOICE MAIL: “It is Eric. Leave a message.”

BILL: “Eric, Pam was unable to contact Cleo. She has gone to Fangtasia. Call us as soon as you get this message.”

Phone: Bill calling Eric.

ERIC’S VOICE MAIL: “It is Eric. Leave a message.”

BILL: “Eric, the Las Vegas vamps are attempting a takeover. They have already attacked some of the other sheriffs and are surrounding Fangtasia as we speak. I’m here at Sookie’s. Call me!”

Phone: Bill calling Eric.

BILL: “Do you have time to speak with me, Eric?”