SEASON 7.1- Chapter 2

Ext. Outside of the Party— Night

We see Sookie behind several bushes spying upon the crowds of people still dancing and drinking near Arlene's bar. Bill creeps up behind her, followed by an obviously angry Alcide. We see no infected vampires, and for a second Sookie shows confusion, before we hear them.

"What a nice party!"

Some of the people in the party shift their attention to the stranger behind them, some are still oblivious and dancing and talking merrily.

"How come we weren't invited?"

We see Jason marching up to the infected vampire that spoke up, and he says, "Because we don't know any of you."

Sookie grimaces when Jason makes such a bold move, and for good reason. The infected vampire extends his fangs so quickly, it makes Jason recoil quietly.

However Violet comes to the rescue and states in a guttural growl, "He's mine."

The infected vampire chuckles and decides to eye the rest of the party. Every single person in the party has their eyes on the new stranger and his friends behind him. There is a murmur around the crowd as some individuals quickly search for a vampire to declare them theirs. Some do it with a single glance of eye contact and a curt nod. Some are terrified and keep their eyes down, only to be surprised as a vampire embraces their hand. It is obvious that if there were to be a battle, that it would not go down easily. The infected vampire assesses the crowd, and he glances back to another infected female. She nods just the slightest bit and then they decide to back away.

"Well... we can see that we aren't welcome here. Perhaps you'll have a change of heart sometime soon." He gives a malicious grin and turns around.

As soon as they leave the scene, most of the vampire that has paired up with a human quickly carries them back home, where no other vampire can be invited inside. Some stay still, discussing arrangements before they start moving. There are a few humans who are still left behind with bright bold eyes watered over as they realize they need protection.

Sookie steps over and enters the party, briskly walking to Jason and slapping him on the head.

"What the hell were you thinking?"

"OW! What was that for?

"For having to be so damn brave!"

"I just told 'em the truth, that's all!"

Violet is never a few feet away from Jason and even though she would have ripped apart any other woman's head for doing so to Jason, she stares at Sookie quietly, ready to stop her if she hits or harms Jason once more.

Ext. Snowy Mountains- Night

Pam gasps as she sees a horribly scarred figure emerge in front of her. She looks at the blue eyes that are staring at her, and she immediately knows it is Eric. He is dying. Pam stifles a sob, and she carefully grasps Eric's body out of the snow. Eric blinks softly and slowly, not saying a single word. Pam looks over Eric's whole body, and suddenly her fangs are out. She bites her wrist, and holds out her blood for Eric to drink. Eric doesn't move at all, but the blood is dripping down his throat.

Ext. Outside of the Party- Night

Sookie whirls around and looks at Alcide. Alcide is very close by, and he offers her his hand. Sookie takes it and his body embraces her back. We still see Bill lingering behind, staring intently at Sookie and Alcide's influence. He doesn't move an inch.

Suddenly we see Tara bursting out from the warehouse. She is upset, walking briskly behind her is her mother, calling upon Tara, "BABYGIRL! I swear it! I am telling the truth!"

Sookie looks upon the scene with a raised eyebrow. Then we see Jessica approaching Bill.

"We should make sure that every human has a vampire. Tonight."

"You're right. I should go and speak with Sam." Bill glances at Sookie, and we can see the tiniest of nods as Sookie affirms her safety to Bill. Bill gives her half of a smirk and a nod before he walks off to find Sam.

When he is out of earshot, Alcide looks at Sookie intently. He motions with his head for Sookie to leave the party with him. Sookie nods, and accompanies him to the car. When Alcide closes her door, and enters the drivers' side, we hear Sookie start, "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For being so nice, and modest about everything back there."

"What do you mean?"

"I know that... Bill can be disconcerting for you."

Alcide's eyes burn into Sookie's, as he clenches his jaw. He looks away, as he attempts to gather his thoughts together. Then he looks back at Sookie's anxious eyes, and he smiles a sad smile.

"You know, you have a long history with him. Longer than anyone else here... in the most intimate sense. And I get that. I do."

Sookie's gaping eyes start to water a bit as his words sting her.

"But... he hurt you. Real bad. I can't even understand... how he thinks that he can just mend everything and make it okay like that again."

When Sookie finally blinks, her tears come out.

"Oh hon, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring it up-"

"No. You're right. He doesn't deserve shit."

Alcide stares at her with a bit of astonishment.

"I don't know why ..." Sookie looks over to the dash, and she can't finish her sentence.

Alcide never interrupts, for he is waiting to hear what Sookie has in mind.

"I just think that, Bill was my first. First everything, and I guess every girl has this notion stuck in her head, that the happiest ending would be to end up with the very first guy you ever fell for. The guy who suddenly made your world change for the very first time within seconds, and when you know without a doubt that he was all you ever wanted... that you'd die happy right there."

Alcide didn't expect to hear those words. But he was smart to keep his mouth shut. He turned the keys in the ignition, and the engine came alive, and that was the only sound that existed throughout the whole trip home.

Ext. Outside of Sam's Office- Night

As Bill is walking to Sam's building, his whole body reflects a deathly change in his posture. His footsteps become silent. He doesn't bat an eye. Then he finds what he is looking for.

Sam is battered, bloody, and moaning in pain. Bill is by his side in seconds, grasping his head.

"They- the-"

"Shh. Don't say anything else."

Sam's eyes loll up to peek at Bill's, and he pleads for Bill to help. He glances sideways. Bill looks at the direction Sam has indicated, and nods. He gently sets down Sam on the ground, and stands up.

The infected vampires are feeding on the mother. She is crying and on the brink of unconsciousness. Her two children are frozen in silence, eyes gaped in horror as they watch the unthinkable happen.

These bastards, Bill thinks. But he knows better than to growl, to make a single sound.

It happens so fast- Bill decapitates the infected vampires with his fangs, and then he spits out the blood that has caught in his mouth. After he scans the area for any more danger, he walks up slowly to the two children. He stares deeply in their eyes, glamouring them.

"You don't remember a single thing about tonight. Your mother got into a fatal accident and she was lucky enough to save you two. She is in critical condition, and will be going to the hospital, and you both are very grateful she is alive."

The two children make it easy for him since they couldn't move an inch due to their overwhelming fear. After Bill severs his glare, he grabs his cellphone and dials 911.

"Yes. I'll need an ambulance... or two. I have two fatally wounded individuals here, at the Mayor's office. Yes, one of them is the mayor himself. Please hurry. Thank you."

…. to be continued.