The episode begins with the fallout from the vampire kingdom of Mississippi. , having been held captive by the ancient vampire Lorena, is finally rescued by Bill Compton . However, the rescue is brutal; Bill is forced to fight Lorena, and Sookie ends up severely injured and on the brink of death. The Climax at Fangtasia
: Instead of submitting, Russell overpowers the Magister. He forces the official to preside over a mock wedding between himself and Sophie-Anne before brutally decapitating him, effectively declaring war on the vampire establishment. Aftermath and Awakening [S3E7] Hitting the Ground
: Sookie finally kills Lorena, fulfilling a promise and ending a centuries-long toxic connection between Lorena and Bill. The episode begins with the fallout from the
While Sookie fights for her life in a hospital, a "summit meeting of evil" takes place at the vampire bar : The Climax at Fangtasia : Instead of submitting,
The episode title "Hitting the Ground" refers literally to the Magister's head hitting the floor and figuratively to the characters entering a chaotic new reality.