True Blood left viewers hanging with a shocking murder to conclude last week's "Hopeless." Where will things therefore pick up on "In the Beginning?"

Right back in Authority Headquarters, as the following sneak peek depicts. Chaos is clearly ensuing in the wake of Roman's stabbing, with Bill calling out for Eric and Nora remaining surprisingly at peace while praying...

Elsewhere, Sookie will learn a valuable lesson about life as a fairy. How will she apply it, that's the question:

Finally, Sam and his shifter sense are on the prowl. Watch him impress/frighten a local police officer in this search for the masker killers:

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