MOHINDER: Previously on Heroes... (GUNSHOTS) To stop Nathan from telling the world about us. No! Is there anybody here? ANGELA: What have you done with Peter? Put him someplace safe. I'm Peter Petrelli! Linderman. You're the one who healed me. ...for political redemption. I think we found our guy! What's his name? Nathan Petrelli. MOHINDER: This single syringe could give powers to anyone. It's evil, and you should destroy it. Well, you stole something from me. Gotta go! (SPEAKING JAPANESE) (SCREAMS) You're special. And I couldn't kill you even if I wanted to. Claire when you are ready to talk about it. You know I am here, right? Yeah. I'm so angry. To think that monster was in this house. Maybe we should go to a motel. He's not coming back. How do you know that? I think he got what he came for. You don't have to give me any details, Claire. But I need to know. Did he...? No. No, It wasn't that. Claire... I'll get you a towel. Gosh... I don't feel anything. It didn't hurt, there's no pain. But that's your power, isn't it? No. I heal, but I always feel everything. It hurts the same as it would for anyone else, but not this time. That pain, I am always so grateful for. This is the only time... I know I am still human. CAR HORN BLARES KNOCK AT DOOR I had another dream. One I'd rather not repeat. And all because you're not where you're supposed to be. So go back where you came from, Peter. I'm sorry. I'm a little too busy saving the world right now. You never were as smart as you thought you were. I see a few more years on this planet hasn't changed that. There are things that I know. Things that you can't see, Mother. Even in your dreams. I've seen what you become. I've seen what you do. So don't think that I came back here for my health. You have no idea the fire that you're playing with. You don't screw with time. It's called the butterfly effect. You step on a butterfly today, three years from now, a million people are wiped out. Let's just hope it's nobody that I know. Oh, but what if it is? What if it turns out to be someone you do know? Someone you care about? Claire. You talked to her today, didn't you? What'd you tell her? I told her not to go to Odessa. I told her to stay home. Why? She listened to you. Ended up being where she wasn't supposed to be and had a pretty bad day because of it. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself. Dr Suresh...? Hello. Dr Suresh? Up here! How did you...? Hi. Hi. I came to apologize about last night. I'm sorry I was... So, uh... How did you just do that? That serum I made? You know how I said it would give abilities to anyone instantaneously? You didn't. I sure did. But you said it still needed to be perfected. I was wrong. And the results have been beyond my wildest dreams. I woke up this morning and I've never felt anything like it. I've been cataloguing the whole experience, monitoring my vitals. So... it didn't give you my abilities? Far from it. My senses are heightened. I'm stronger, faster, more agile. I have boundless energy. I'm a new man. Watch this. I've run a blood sample, checked reflexes, hormone levels, blood pressure, balance. They're all normal. I am completely the same in every way. My God. It's unbelievable. Just different. Better. And if I give powers to anyone, then it's only a matter of time before I figure out a way to reverse the effects. Take the powers away. Your powers. And this all came from you, Maya. From what's inside that... extraordinary body of yours. You are different. GARBLED VOICES MUSIC PLAYS IN CAR 'Freeze! Get on the ground. Now!' GUNSHOTS SHE SCREAMS Karina and Cruz were two of our best agents. Fine. I'll own it, Daddy. I screwed up. Sylar got away. And he got to Claire Bennet, making him virtually unstoppable. I can stop him. You know, I can't help but think about you as a child. When your mother died, your need for approval, affection. It was hard to bear. I will find him and I'll figure out where he's gonna strike next. Why should I keep putting you into a position where you're just going to be letting me or yourself down again, huh? That's not fair to either of us, is it? Huh... Tell me you're not getting cold feet. I know we wanted to make a bold move, but Petrelli is a loaded gun. The seat's been vacant for a month. It's your job to fill it. Doug Hargis is a safer choice. Oh, Hargis is a stiff! You'd be better off leaving Dickinson's dead carcass in there. All right, if, if we went with Petrelli, do we really know what we're buying? Yeah. The future. Someone who would owe you a real debt in a very strategic place. He's untested. Some say unbalanced. Some say unbalanced. He got elected to Congress from the most populous district in the state. Some say unbalanced. And gave up his seat for personal reasons. Some say unbalanced. Do you really think the press is gonna look the other way? If we point 'em in the other direction, yeah. The man was shot, died on the table, and lived to talk about it. Who does he credit with this little miracle? God. Who does he credit with this little miracle? God. God and politics. Risky bedfellows. Who does he credit with But he is landing huge on every major media outlet in the country. The far right is loving him, which fits in nicely with your priorities. The far right is loving him, which fits in nicely with your priorities. Sure, they love him now. You don't pay me for sex, Governor. I give that for free. What you pay me for is my advice, and my advice to you is to appoint Nathan Petrelli the junior senator from the state of New York. But then again, like I said, it's your call. We're ready, sir. Reach out to him. My flight leaves in an hour. Ms Strauss. The governor hasn't made his choice yet. Oh, no, this isn't about filling the senate seat. This is about you. Me? There's no story with me. Me? There's no story with me. Oh, I don't know. Las Vegas stripper becomes K Street ice queen. Me? There's no story with me. You're kidding, right? This isn't something some grammar school kid couldn't do with a laptop. No, no, no, no, now I have my sources. They tell me this is you. Your sources are wrong. Why would someone like me do something like that? That's exactly what I want to know. I'm running this story with or without your comment. You run this story and I will hunt your ass down and destroy you. It seemed to help last time I made a tape. But this time it's different, because I'm starting... to wonder if I'm even human any more. Because if you can't feel anything, do you still have a soul? RUMBLING IN DISTANCE Will I live forever? All of these questions, I just... I need to prove that I'm still alive. So I guess I should just start by saying, my name is Claire Bennet and this is attempt number seven. What are you doing? What were you doing? What does it look like? Trying to get hit by a train. Just... I just needed to feel something. Hey, what happened to you? Something awful. He put the top of my head back on and left me there. He can heal now. Yes. I saw it. That wasn't supposed to happen. What? And what did he mean I was "special?" Different. What was he talking about? What happened to you never should've happened, Claire. It's my fault. You can't save me all the time, Peter. What happened was my fault. I can't defend myself. Yeah, I can heal, but what kind of lame power is that? I'm still just a victim. You could teach me. You learned how to use your power and you fought him. Claire... You could help me do that. I can't! Not me, not now. Why not? I don't understand. Because something could go wrong and it changes everything. I need someone to help me. It can't be me, Claire. I have to be very careful what I say to you. Why? I'm sorry. I have to go. For the salvation of my soul, give me true contrition. That I may day and night, by penance make satisfaction for my many sins. DOOR CLOSES Speaking of sin. I'm sorry, the nurse said that it would be OK if I stopped by. Yeah, no, it's fine. I was just... I'm sorry, I'm a little bit surprised. What are you doing here? You're right. I should've phoned. But I have quite a proposition for you, Congressman. A proposition for me? No, thanks. I'm here on behalf of Governor Malden. You work for Malden? I'm an advisor to the Governor, and we both agree you would make an excellent choice to fill the seat left by Gerald Dickinson's untimely death. Niki, it's me. What the hell are you talking about? Did you just call me Niki? Yeah, Niki. Come on, cut the crap. Wait, do you think that you know me? Wait, do you think that you know me? The word "biblically" comes to mind. Wait, do you think that you know me? Niki, Niki Sanders. We met in Vegas. Had a pretty good time, if I recall. I think you have me mistaken for another woman, Congressman. My name is Tracy Strauss. You're not Niki Sanders? Not in the slightest. And you're an advisor for the Governor's office. You can check me out if you'd like. OK. And the offer. The Governor wants you, Mr Petrelli. United States Senator. Think about it. My cell number's on the back. Interesting meeting? You...! You put Niki up to this? That woman is not Niki Sanders. That's Tracy Strauss, just like she said. And the offer that she made was quite legitimate. That's impossible. That woman was Niki Sanders. Perhaps there's a reason for that. Someone so familiar-looking offering you the chance of a lifetime. You should think about that, Nathan. This is God's plan. You don't know the first thing about God's plan. Get out. Nathan, I... I need my sleep. KNOCKS ON DOOR Dad, I've been thinking about it. We don't need to look for Sylar. He's on the hunt for powers. On level five, he'd have an all you can eat buffet. Are you even listening to me? Do you know, you are so sure that I'm gonna disappoint you, but when I prove you wrong... Hey, you come to see me, baby, or what? Screw you! Elle, it's me! Peter Petrelli! You've gotta let me out. Please! Let me out of here. Sylar's in the building. Let's go. Daddy doesn't want me to leave my cell. My dad's dead. Sylar killed him. SHE SCREAMS Hello, Noah. Did you miss me? SHE COUGHS BULLETS CLINK Ouch. I got that from your Claire. You son of bitch! Sylar! You bastard! DISTANT VOICE: Tell me what's happening! Sylar, don't! Leave her alone! Sylar! Leave her alone! Sylar! I'll kill you! Look what your daddy used to be able to do. You killed him. I've killed a lot of people, Elle. You're as much to blame for that as anyone. Maybe even more so. SHE SCREAMS - Oi, Clipboard. - Hullo. - What are you doing? - LOUDLY: Reviewin' the speed limit. (VEHICLE ZOOMS) - Why? - You know, stuff's changed ` new schools, new builds, people movin' in. We're lookin' at the speed limits to make sure they're right for the roads to keep us all... (SIREN WAILS) ...safe. - All right. Hurry up, then. - OK. Elle, it's me, Peter. You OK? Jesse, come on. We gotta go before they lock us back up. Where we going, Man? What's the plan...? How are you feeling? Conflicted. I've been asked to fill the seat left by senator Dickinson. That's incredible. Last time I was in a position of authority, I nearly let Manhattan get wiped off the face of the map. I'm not really sure what that says about my basic nature. You're different now. Everything's different. Which is what I came here to talk to you about. I need to show you something. I'm from the future, Nathan. I came back to kill you. I was the one who shot you. I've lived for years in a world where people like us have been hunted, slaughtered, used, all because of what you told the world at that press conference. I had to stop that from happening. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to respond to this. I came here to save the world but I don't think I have. You stopped me from telling everyone. The future is different now. I've changed everything. That's what I'm trying to say. Why are you telling me this? I need your forgiveness. If you're from the future, then... What do I do next? Do I take the offer? Do I become a senator? You had a different future where I came from but I stopped that. Now you're on the path to being the brother I always looked up to. You're gonna make the right choices. Where are you going? To set things right. MOBILE RINGS Tracy Strauss. Tracy Strauss. Hi, it's Nathan Petrelli. Listen... I've given it a lot of thought, and I've decided. I'd be honoured to serve as junior senator for New York. The governor will be pleased. But it's on one condition. I want you on my staff. I'm not going into this without an ally. If that's what it takes. We'll make an announcement at the press conference tomorrow. I assume you're well enough. I'll be fine. Gotta run. Expect a call shortly. Congratulations, Senator Petrelli. Hey! Story runs tomorrow. Sure you don't want to make a comment? I turn it in in 15 minutes. That would be a serious mistake. This woman in Las Vegas, Niki Sanders, looks like me. She's not me. That all you've got? Telling me that's not you? I got this from a friend of mine who works in security at The Corinthian Hotel in Las Vegas. That is you. And if I'm not mistaken, that's Congressman Nathan Petrelli, rumoured to be Governor Malden's choice for Dickinson's senate seat. Comment? It's not me. You know, I was thinking about running with something like, "K Street ice queen heats up Las Vegas - "sleeping with a senator and a congressman". You can't run this story. Hey! No! Quite a little mess you've made here. Mrs Petrelli? What are you doing here? With your father's death, the chain of command falls to me. My father's body isn't even cold yet. This is how things work around here, Elle. You should know that. I'm in charge now and I'm starting by making a few changes. I... We caught Sylar. Good for you! Your electrical outburst also shut down the grid, letting out a dozen inmates who are just as bad or worse. And Noah Bennet is gone too. I know. And I'm gonna get right on that. No, actually, you won't. I'm sorry? We only kept you around this long at your father's insistence. He's been protecting you for a long time. Circumstances have obviously changed, and we won't be needing your services any more. But... I have worked for this company my entire life. What am I supposed to do now? I suppose you'll have to get yourself another life. What are you doing here? You have something of mine and now I have something of yours. All right, time warp. Give it back. You are not faster than me, Nemesis. Oh, yeah? Here, kitty-kitty! I am offering you a trade. All right. But my boss isn't gonna be very happy about this. Your boss? I was just heading out to get the other half of this. This is a trade between two honourable people. Wrong. You can't stop me. I'm taking them both. I can't let you do that. That formula could destroy the whole world. Is it worth the sacrifice of your friend? No, stop! What's happening to me? Hello. Oh, God! I'm going insane. That plant there. It will give you water. Oh! Thank you, turtle! You saved my life. Why are you talking to a turtle? Thank you. You come from America. Yes. How did you... You know Britney Spears? No. She's from America. Yeah, yeah. America's a big place. Yes. Africa is too. Africa. Come. We walk. Walk? Walk? Yeah, hmm. Your cell. I gotta use your cell. I gotta call home. No service here. Should've gone with Sprint. Listen to me. It's very important that I get back to America. You gotta help me get back. No, you will stay. You must spirit walk for many miles. You must spirit walk for many miles. Spirit walk? No, no, no, no! No, I was sent here against my will. You must spirit walk for many miles. You must spirit walk for many miles. How do you know my name? It's not right that you're here. Not right at all. Tells me the future is not as I painted it. The future? Wait, are you the one that painted that rock back there? How do you know the future? Keep walking, Parkman. Walking. Hey... Dad? Thank god you're home. I was so worried about you. You all right? No. But I'm better now. You're not staying, are you? Something's happened. Something that I can't ignore. You made the right choice, my boy. Taking your rook? Taking the senate seat. It'll be different this time. I won't let you manipulate me. I'm the one making the decisions. I'm the one in control. Of course you are. Mr Petrelli, it's late. You need your rest. Can't you see I'm in the middle of a heated game? You're playing yourself? I'm obviously playing Mr... She can't see me, Nathan. No-one can. Except you. Did I not mention that? Now, whose turn was it? 'Some people are just evil. 'That's their nature. His name is Knox.' He can absorb a person's fear and turn it into his own incredible strength. This guy is a flame thrower. We call this guy the German. He can control magnetic energy. And this guy, Jesse... You don't wanna know. Let's just say they could destroy us all. You know, even before you were ever born, I've been finding these people and locking them away so they can't do any harm. Now a dozen of them have escaped. They're out there. And they will kill, and they will terrorise, and they will conspire, and they will cause unimaginable destruction to the world. They're villains, Claire. Right now, I'm one of the only people on the planet that knows enough to stop them. That's why I can't stay. Then let me come with you. I can be your partner. Claire... I can help. I helped save New York City! You were there. You saw. I was willing to shoot Peter with your gun when you couldn't. That's exactly the kind of situation I can't put you in again. I am doing this so you don't have to. And what if somebody comes here? What if somebody comes after me and Mom and Lyle? I've thought about that. I've called someone to help while I'm gone. What's going on? You have a lot of questions, Claire. As adoptive parents there's only so many we can answer. Mom? She's here to make sure you all stay safe. You're in good hands. Sylar. What are you doing here? Where is he? Where'd they go? Escaped. That's not possible. That never happened. It's the butterfly effect, Peter. Just like I told you. I put him here to keep him safe. I put him in the body of the guy in that cell right there! Jesse?! You're gonna figure out where my son is and you're gonna bring him back here. You understand me? And then go the hell back where you came from! '..Nathan Petrelli. Leave a message.' I don't even know if you're alive, but if you get this, you need to look out for someone who looks just... ..like me. He's got a scar on his face. I think it's me from the fut... Come on. Our ride is here. WOMAN SCREAMS What are you doing? Just having a little fun, that's all. HORN BEEPS You coming? It's now or never. POLICE SIRENS APPROACH My sons have been such a disappointment. But, you... I can give you what all boys crave from their mothers. Inspiration and guidance. Comfort. Isn't that right, Gabriel? My name is Sylar. And you are not my mother. But I am, dear. I am. Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.