The major storyline news regarding True Blood this season: Lafayette is still alive… for now.

As for other upcoming developments on the HBO drama, nothing is more revealing than official episode summaries released by the network. We've gotten our hands on the detailed description for the July 12 installment, titled “Shake and Fingerpop."

Stop reading now if you don't wanna learn about Bill and Sookie's future mission...

With Jessica in tow, Bill and Sookie head to Dallas to carry out Eric’s vampire-reconnaissance mission -- but a surprise awaits them at the airport. At the Light of Day Institute, Jason falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. 

Maryann throws Tara a birthday party at Sookie’s, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry. Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process. Having barely escaped Fangtasia, Lafayette finds himself reluctantly pulled back into Eric’s orbit.

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