Jason, Jessica, Tara, Pam and Nora escape through the stairwells. As they are leaving, the building explodes. Eric and Sookie pull up next to the compound in a stolen authority SUV and pick up the rest in order to escape. Before they leave, the compound explodes. They see a blood covered Bill fly out from the burning wreckage just before speeding off themselves. As they continue their escape they hear an important news report on the radio from Governor Truman Burrell, declaring open season on vampires. Eric then stops the car at a desolate beach, saying he needs to speak with Nora in private.