At this point, Wayne and his hick buddies make show of holding up garlic cloves, trying to get a reaction from Bill, but the vampire continues, painting a picture of horrifying wounds and destitute conditions. Beginning the story of his Civil War service, Bill explains that the politics and ideology meant little to the soldiers - they had no choice but to fight. He begins by placing the colors properly on their pole, eliciting gasps as the audience sees him touch the cross.
Gran steps onto the dais and introduces Bill, who notices Maxine's attempt to cover the cross with an American flag. Sookie and Sam join Tara, making for an awkward moment, which is dispelled when Jason shows up, high on V and feeling "strong, alive." A group of mid-20s rednecks - Chuck, Wayne and Royce - have settled into a pew, mocking all the old folks who have turned out. Mayor Norris asks Gran whether she thinks enough "precautions" have been taken, a comment she quickly rebuffs. Public opinion ranges from supportive to disgusted, but everyone shares the same curiosity.
Later at the church, a crowd gathers for Bill's address, with Maxine Fortenberry hustling to remove a giant cross from the altar. When Tara arrives at work, she explains her reasoning (Jason's innocent - and dumb enough to make himself look guilty), but Tara also raises Sookie's suspicions when she takes a pointed interest in her date with Sam. With the entire bar watching, Sookie agrees, but she also finds out, by way of Andy Bellefleur's thoughts, that Tara lied to provide Jason with an alibi. Seizing the moment, Sam asks her out - to go hear Bill talk at the DGD meeting. When Sookie arrives at work, to much prodding over her date with Bill, she admits that she won't be seeing him again.
When Jason stops by, though, Lafayette talks him into trying V again - this time the "right way." After hearing the news of her emergency-room visit with Jason, Lafayette apologizes and promises to check on their friend. She's furious that he's been selling V, particularly that he's been selling it to Jason. Tara, also dealing with vampire complications, bursts into Lafayette's house in a whirlwind, ripping knick-knacks from the shelves and throwing them around. Never mind that Gran's been answering hateful phone calls all morning from townspeople who don't want Bill to speak at her Descendents of the Glorious Dead meeting. The next morning, Sookie shares her dilemma with Gran, who suggests that Sookie enjoy the opportunity to meet someone who's different. Bill leaves, promising not to call on her again. "You cannot be frightened by all the things you don't know in the world," Bill tells her, but she's had far too long of a night to embrace adventure. The vampires, the fangbangers, Bill's weird music - it's all gotten to be to much for her. After watching Bill's frightening ordeal with the police officer, Sookie's shaken and irritated when the vampire drops her off at home.
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