What happened in the episode “Never Let Me Go” was simple: Lafayette got his job at Merlotte’s back though his subdued and serious attitude is making Tara suspicious; Maryann used her usual tricks to try and convince Tara who her “real” family is and she seems to have succeeded; Sookie pursued mind reader Barry through the vampire hotel but her efforts only caused him to check out; Bill was not happy about the boy toy Jessica ordered and sent her to her room where she spent the night talking on the phone to Hoyt. And Jason, still uncertain if he should be at the Light of Day Boot Camp, got an expected reward from Sarah, who said she was only taking a clue from Mary Magdalene, who washed Jesus’ feet.
In the sweetest scene from Sunday night’s episode, Daphne revealed her own similar powers to Sam, turning into a deer in a beautiful woodland scene, leaving him shaken at the possibility of being with someone just like him. Of course, those scratches on her back may mean she is Maryann’s pawn.
But the most incredible moment came when Bill demanded to know why Eric was so concerned about Godric’s fate. In a flashback to the night when, bleeding from a battle wound, Eric is turned, we finally meet Godric. He is everything Eric is not and, for the first time since the series began, that vampire swiftness comes across as real and terrifying. Actor Allan Hyde is young, androgynous and beautiful and his voice and eyes and face are mesmerizing. This is the best casting for this series since Sookie. I am praying — in a good way, not in a Light of Day slander poor Mary Magdalene way — that we see more, more, MORE of him!
While searching unsuccessfully for a video or even a photograph of Godric, I tracked down an Eric tribute from someone who does not share my disappointment with the Viking vampire. Enjoy!