Sam calls to let her know that someone dropped off a package for her at the bar, and Sookie can tell by his tone that there is something amiss. She asks him to bring her the package instead, and after a muffled consultation with another person, he agrees. Sookie grabs her shotgun and hides in the woods to wait for Sam and whoever is with him. They pull up in Jannalynn’s car, and Sookie is not surprised to see Sandra Pelt get out of the vehicle with a rifle in her hands. Sookie emerges from the woods and fires, hitting Sandra in the left arm and cheek. Jannalynn takes full advantage of Sandra’s shocked reaction and attacks, taking the other shifter on in hand-to-hand combat. Sookie and Sam circle the battling women, trying to help Jannalynn, and Sam gets a broken nose for his efforts. Sookie is finally able to grab Sandra’s arm and forestall a punch, giving Jannalynn time to get her own punch in. The fierce Were breaks Sandra’s neck with one blow. When she realizes that Sandra isn’t yet dead, Jannalynn finishes the job. They debate calling the sheriff but opt instead to dispose of the body, with Sookie suggesting a place it won’t be found. She helps Sam carry Sandra’s body to the fairy portal, and they squeeze it through, hearing a yapping and snarling from the other side. Convinced that there is nothing left of Sandra Pelt, they make their way back to the house. After Sam washes off Jannalynn’s car and the blood spots on the ground, Jannalynn sets his broken nose, and the two leave, taking Sandra’s gun to toss into the woods on the way back to Sam’s place.

Sookie muses over recent events and decides to settle back to watch Jeopardy! on TV with a glass of ice tea.

The Secret Dialogues of Bill and Eric

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected] 05:33 am

This is to inform you that Judith Vardamon is no longer staying in Area Five.

William Compton

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected] 05:46 am

Lost another one, Bill?

Eric

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected] 05:52 am

GFY. Let me know if you need help with that abbreviation, Sheriff.

Bill

Phone: Bill calling Eric.

BILL: “I had an interesting discussion with Sookie after you left.”

ERIC: “She talks to you too much.”

BILL: “Perhaps you talk to her too little. I assume you’re trying to get out of the contract.”

ERIC: “Of course I am.”

BILL: “Be sure to let me know how that goes. Have a good sleep, Eric.”

Phone: Eric calling Bill.

ERIC: “Did my wife get safely home?”

BILL: “Of course. But from what I understand, she may not be your wife for much longer, Consort.”

ERIC: “Watch yourself, Bill.”