Dead Until Dark

Three days after the funeral, Sookie begins cleaning out her grandmother’s things with Arlene’s help. Since the house is now solely hers, she decides to move into her grandmother’s room. That evening, Bill visits to offer comfort, sharing memories of his human family. Their shared vulnerability leads to their first sexual encounter, and he bites her for the first time.

The next day, Jason tells Sookie he is still a primary suspect in the murders, even their grandmother’s. Later, at work, Arlene sees that Sookie is acting differently, and Sookie tells her that she had sex with Bill. Several people nearby hear her, and Sam becomes angry and deliberately exposes the fresh bite marks on her neck. She is angry, telling him that he is jealous, but as the night continues, they set the confrontation aside.

Bill comes into the bar, and their relationship becomes public knowledge. Just before he leaves, however, Malcom and Diane come in. Bill works to control them without appearing to do so, but their brash manner piques customers’ interest. When Diane laughs upon hearing of Adele’s death, Sookie thinks that they will never be accepted in Bon Temps now. They leave, and so does Bill.