Sookie Stackhouse has some pretty impressive abilities of her own, even though she’s not a supernatual creature like her boyfriend, vampire Bill Compton or a werewolf like her protector Alcide Herveaux. However, relationships on True Blood are going to be shaken up in upcoming weeks as Sookie will be splitting up with Bill in the face of a horrible breach of trust. Alan Ball commented on this break up, saying,
“[The breach of trust] will shake the very core of their relationship… Bill and Sookie‘s love for each other is authentic and they want to make it work. But it might get harder and harder.”
Stephen Moyer also had something to say about the break up of Bill and Sookie, as well as regarding which man on True Blood might be best for Sookie:
“I can’t get into slinging matches about who’s better for Sookie because it’s just ridiculous. Bill is for Sookie, the love of her life.”
Of course, there’s more to the story than this. Stephen Moyer also hinted about a scene from the upcoming August 8th episode in which Bill is passionate and protective of not only Sookie, but also his progeny, the young vampire Jessica. The scene will take place on a moonless night, and throughout it, Bill is a vampire that you want on your side.
After this, there’s an escape from King Russell‘s mansion that’s going to show us something entirely new, says Moyer.
“Sookie does something we haven’t seen her do yet for Bill. It being the roller-coaster ride that their relationship is, something happens immediately that makes things go awry.”
Of course, vampire Eric Northman will have many things to do for the remainder of the season as well. Though we recently heard Eric describe Sookie as meaning nothing to him, that’s not true. Alexander Skarsgard said that those actions are all part of a bigger plan on Eric‘s part.
Underneath that plan, there are a lot of feelings that are going to affect True Blood in many ways, one of which is something that Eric fans have been wanting—a real romantic scene between Eric and Sookie that isn’t a fantasy sequence or a dream. Of course, the reaction to the scene could be different than what people expect it to be, which also leaves an opening for a romance between Sookie and Alcide. (After all, Alcide can have breakfast with Sookie in the mornings and is warm, unlike Bill and Eric…).
The matters of the heart are never simple, so be prepared for a lot to happen in the upcoming weeks of True Blood!
SOURCES: TVGuide.com
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Hi Ollie. Waving and winking at you.
You’re absolutely correct that Sookie and Eric have had very little development in their relationship. Alan Ball has been very slow to develop the relationship between these two characters. We have seen little bits and pieces of interaction between the Eric and Sookie this season.
While Sookie claims that she is “repulsed” by Eric, we as viewers were made aware that she “secretly” desires Eric. The dream sequence between the two of them sets the record straight that its not the blood that attracts Sookie. Sookie has hidden her desire for Eric. Something that I have always claimed was from the very first night they met. I know we have debated that subject a multitude of times. 🙂
Yes, Alan Ball has claimed that Sookie and Bill are soulmates. No debating that point but Alan Ball was also quick to mention that Eric and Sookie are destined or fated to be together. There are many kinds of soul mates and sometimes soul mates don’t remain together.
I don’t expect that Alan Ball will be writing Eric and Sookie together to the end of the series. But I do expect that the writers will be putting these two together in some sort of scenario next season. Earlier this year Alan Ball revealed that Eric would have amnesia like he does in Book Four: Dead to the World. I am sure that Season Four will not be like the book and that is perfectly fine with me. They are two different mediums. Both are good on their own merits.
The latest episode: I Smell A Rat was a revelation for both our characters. I don’t think that Eric expected to feel anything for Sookie after kissing her but his face said it all. Staring in utter amazement as if he felt something deep inside that has been dead for the past 1000 years. Something has happened and I suspect it has nothing to do with her blood. Remember Eric has not had Sookie’s blood. Something that Bill had on night number two.
Eric’s curiosity is fueled in his interest in this woman who is spunky, not afraid of him and not afraid to tell Eric the truth. Eric respects Sookie in many ways for who she is not what she is. His interest has been building since season one. It will be interesting to see how this relationship will be developed in future seasons. Sookie has seen the Viking being good and bad. She is aware of his faults and short comings. Eric allows Sookie the freedom that she desires. She doesn’t always want to be protected as a “thing”. Something that Bill continues to claim once again in Sunday’s episode.
Sookie desires her freedom and I believe that is the one thing that Eric would afford her. Can’t wait until Sunday’s new episode. It’s hard to believe that we are talking about the finale again. 🙁 Sad panda here.
Well v-ddicition continues in 6 more days. Wohoooo!