There's a lot of change going on with me. Really? It's like, when I look back on my life, it just seems like it's not my life I'm looking back on. It's a mid-life crisis. That's all this is. Pete, it's me again. I have left you three messages. You need to call me. Something's happening to me, and I think you're the only person who's gonna understand what it is. For years, I put my job ahead of my family and now I'm eating cereal for dinner and a strange man is answering my wife's phone. That's no way to live. So what did we win? A compass. A broken compass. You can never change the past. It's bad. If you want to change one thing... that's all you do. What if I could make it so that Danko wasn't interested in you any more? Why do you want to do this for me? Maybe we're both looking for redemption. I want my old life back. I go back to my apple martinis and overpaid lobbyists. # Seeing that you're still here # # Here # # It's not me, no # # It's my bad body double # # I got bad body double trouble # # Oh no # # My bad body double # # I've got bad body double trouble # # Bad body double # # I've got bad body double trouble # # Oh dear # # My bad body double # # Ah mm mm # # I've got bad body double trouble # # She's trouble # # Yeah yeah yeah # # She's trouble # # She's trouble # # She's trouble # # All right # # Yeah yeah right there # # Everywhere I go everywhere I go # Excuse me. Tracy? Is that you? Hello, Governor. I'm back. PHONE RINGS GASPS Nathan. Mom. What brings you to DC? You cleaning out the garage? Yes, as a matter of fact. Here, come look. Just what the doctor ordered: a trip down memory lane. Last we spoke, you said something about looking back on your life and it feeling like someone else's. Well, Nathan, this is your life. Gee, Mom, you didn't really have to do that. Yeah, I don't recognize any of this stuff. Well, of course you do. Come on, pick something up. Ma, really, I got to- Here. Used to be your favourite toy. # Midnight at the oasis # # Send your camel to bed # Uncle Tim bought this for me when we took that trip up the coast. I was in the back seat of the car. That's when you decided you wanted to be a fighter pilot. You remember? Yeah, I remember it like it was yesterday. Literally. Is there something wrong, Nathan? No, everything's fine. Come on, what happened to you? I mean, it feels like you fell off the face of the earth. It was family. Oh. It was a family crisis. It was complicated and dramatic, and it's behind me. So, you're back. I'm back. And I'm looking for work. Not any more, you're not. I can use you back in New York. That is, if you're willing to come work for me. I'd be a fool to turn it down. Terrific. So what's going on? I could use your help to ease some legislation through the mine fields. You know, cut a few corners, charm a few regulators. It's right up your alley, Trace. Right, baby? Not a problem, governor. Have dinner with me. Tonight. We can discuss the particulars. So happy to have my tiger lady back. KNOCKING Peter. Hey, Noah, you got a minute? Sure, come on in. I thought you wanted nothing to do with me. I need to show you something. That's a very nice arm. No, it- there was a tattoo. Right here. I noticed it last night. Mystery tattoo? No, it was a compass. Just like the one that you pulled out of the safe deposit box. Mystery compass tattoo. I know where you're going, Noah. And I'm not seeing things. It was there. I thought you'd help me- I don't know, what are we going to do, though, Peter. Seriously, are we going to go on the road, and search for this speedy guy with the knives, and uncover some giant conspiracy? Not particularly. You want to get cut up again? No, I don't. That's what I'm telling you, I'm not up for it. That's all. Got it. So what am I doing here? Sorry to bother you, Noah. Oh, not at all. Any time. Claire. What are you doing here? I, uh-I had to ask your dad a question. He was helping me clear my head up, but... I'm good. I got to go. I, uh, I got to be at work in ten minutes. Ten minutes? You live in New York City. New power? Ask your father about it. Just a, uh, fishing expedition. Doesn't amount to anything and it's over. Can I get you something to eat? A, um, bowl of cereal? PHONE RINGS Val, before you put that in... the guy didn't tell us he was diabetic. Pete! I left you three messages. I'm so sorry, man, I'm so sorry. I've been slammed. Are you okay? Yeah, I need to talk to you. Can it wait? Five minutes. So what's up? Whoa! When did that start happening? A couple days ago. I'm like a Swiss Army knife of superpowers now. It's a new power every day. Guess it runs in the family. Yeah, but there's something else. What? I'm seeing things, Peter. Memories. Images. Memories, but they're not my memories. Not exactly. I'll touch something, and... It's freaking me out. Uh, I've read about this. It's called psychometrics. Has something to do with seeing the history of an object, where it's been, what it's experienced. So what I'm seeing, it's real? Possibly. I don't know, why? What are you seeing? You remember Kelly Houston? Kelly Houston. Before or after she ran away and broke your heart? I don't think she ran away, Pete. I really don't. I touched my old baseball hat, and I got a flood of images of her and me in a pool. I know how all of this must sound. But she was dead, and there was blood everywhere. You think somebody killed her? I don't know. If what I'm seeing is real, then yeah. What would you do? Then you got to find the truth. Go by the house. I mean, her mother still lives there, right? Millie? Yeah. Okay. You want me to go with you? No, it's my mess. I'll clean it up. Tell me the truth, Claire. Why are you here? You checking up on the old man? No. Can't a daughter just drop in on her father unannounced? I worry about you. Since Mom's gone and the company's not around, You just seem plan-less. You always have a plan. I'm fine. That 'fine' sounds very unconvincing to me. You're not fine, you're living off of cereal and Japanese take-out. Well, that is a good point. Tonight, I order Italian. What about a job? What about it? Well, I know it's a down economy and all, but I'm sure there's something you can do. My particular skills aren't really all that marketable. That is not true. You were middle management of Primatech Papers for over 20 years. During which time, my skills consisted of lying to my family, breaking down doors, bagging and tagging. On the plus side, you are a people person. Look. Ooh. Lumber salesman. Minimum five years' sales experience. Ta-da! You do know that was a cover, right? I never actually sold anything. Yes, but you don't have to admit to that. Okay, say you're at the interview, and I'm the interviewer, and you're the interviewee. Oh, are we really- CLEARS THROAT Tell me, Mr. Bennet, what do you think your greatest strength as a salesman is? Well, if they won't buy from me, I can always just shoot them. Nathan Petrelli. Millie. What are you doing here? Reminiscing about Kelly. I happened to be in the neighbourhood, thought I'd stop by and say hello. That calls for a drink. What can I get you? Oh, nothing. I'm fine, thanks. Sit down, Nathan. Nobody ever talks to me about Kelly. Guess they figure it's a sore subject. Truth is, I'm made of sturdier stuff. So...? I was just going through some old things in my office. I started thinking about Kelly. Got to wondering if you- If I'd heard from her? Well, I wish I could say that I have. Wish I could say that all this time, she's been living in the south of France. That she became an artist. That she has a daughter named Francoise. Do you ever wonder if maybe she didn't run away? To be perfectly honest, there was a time when I thought maybe you knew more than you were saying. After all, we were away that weekend, but you were in town, Nathan. And I knew that you and Kelly had been seeing each other. I never told your mother, but I hired a private investigator. Turns out, you're in the clear. Kelly, in fact, used her credit card to buy a one-way ticket to London Heathrow where she claimed her checked baggage, and no one has seen or heard from her since. You think it's possible something else might have happened, Millie? Trust me, I've been over this ad nauseam. Kelly was wilful and spiteful and full of herself. Add to that, me not being the most attentive of mothers. It's no wonder she ran off. I've got a hair, nail and body sculpting thing, and I don't want to be late. I understand. So, you'll show yourself out? Of course. Here you go. Broke out the good stuff. I've already had too much. And my mom would kill me if she found out. There's no way she'll find out. You're right. You know, my folks won't be back until Monday. Is that an invitation? Do you want it to be? I don't know. You've been drinking. I wouldn't want to take advantage. Don't be such a prude. You want it, Nathan? Come and get it. Come on, Nathan. Come and get it. You better give me that. Come and get it. Come here. No. GASPS No! You wanted to see me? Millie called. Chardonnay. She said you came to her asking questions about Kelly. Do you have any idea what your trip down memory lane is doing to that poor woman? Thank you. Kelly didn't disappear. She died. I was there. What I want to know is why I can't remember any of it. How would I know? Because every time there's a secret buried someplace, I find you with shovel behind your back. You should write Mother's Day cards. I'm going to get to the bottom of this, one way or the other, so you can tell me, or... Fine, I took care of it. And you don't need to know the details. You made sure I wouldn't remember anything, didn't you? You were drunk and foolish, so, yes, I took care of it. All of it. I had the Haitian wipe your memory. I disposed of her body. I bought the plane ticket to London. It was an accident. Well, it didn't look like one, dear. So what would you have me do? Her death would have ruined your life. I'm just waiting for the part that makes any of this okay. I made a choice to protect my son. You want to vilify me for that? Fine - I have been vilified for so much less. But, please, Nathan, don't destroy yourself over this. So what, you're going to have your old friend Millie go on believing that her daughter ran away because she was a bad mother? Yes, Millie has made her peace with this. I suggest you do the same. I'll be in touch. Did you forget something? There's something I need to tell you, Millie, and I'm not sure how to do it. You all right, Nathan? Look, I can't tell you how I know this, but I'm not really sure I should. What are you talking about? Say it. Kelly didn't run away. She died. And I was there. It was an accident. And it was my fault. She got on a plane. There was no plane ticket. She died, Millie. And the whole thing was covered up by my...family. What kind of twisted, pathetic game are you playing? I'm just trying to tell you the truth for once. I think you should leave. Please. Go. I'm sorry. So you never answered the question. Greatest strength. Greatest strength. Well, I would have to say that above all else, I am a company man. You won't find anybody more dedicated to his job than me. See, that's perfect. What lumber company wouldn't want to hire you? Yup, I'm a real people person. What's the matter? Oh, I don't know. It's just, you know, kind of sad when you look back on your life and you realize it hasn't amounted to much. What are you talking about? Your whole life has been about trying to help people. Has it? Cos all I see is pain. I shot them, cuffed them, locked them up, wiped their memories, but I don't remember actually helping anybody. That's not true. You've helped plenty of people. Yeah, name one. Me. Life changes. We all change. Sometimes you have to remember who you were to figure out who you want to be. Why do I suddenly feel like you're the parent, and I'm the kid? We'll take turns. Yeah. So, you don't really want to sell lumber, huh? Nope, not at all. PHONE RINGS Hiro. Hiro. Fancy meeting you here. Am I that predictable? You live upstairs. How are you? Okay. So what brings you to my neighbourhood? I got my old job back, with Governor Malden. Well, that was quick. Good for you. Let's celebrate. I'll buy you a tuna roll. Yeah, I'm not really hungry. So why are you here? I don't know. You got your life back, Tracy. And that's what you wanted. Isn't it? It just feels like something's missing. Something needs to change. Well, you got a job in government. That's a good start. Please, Malden isn't about helping people. Then quit. I can't. Do you know how many people would kill for my position? Life changes, Tracy. We have to change with it. Maybe you just can't go home again. Maybe you have to remember who you were to figure out who you wanna be. Oh, I got to go. I have a dinner with Malden, and I can't be late. Thanks for the advice, though. Any time. Oh, I can't tell you how great it is to have you back, Trace. I missed you. It's nice to be missed. Yeah. Uh, Cosmo still your drink? One Cosmo, please. Look at us, huh? Just like old times. Kind of. This job... I want it to be more. I want to set agendas, help people who can't help themselves. So much for small talk. I want a job where I'm making a real difference in people's lives. Trace, you don't have to work so hard to impress me. We both know what you bring to the table. I tell you what. Why don't we skip dinner? Let's go upstairs. Make each other happy. Just like old times. Will you excuse me for a moment? Sure, yeah. Don't be long. My God. There you go. Everything okay, baby? No. No, everything's not okay. I don't understand. I wouldn't expect you to. Hello, yes. I'd like to speak with someone in the homicide division. Yeah, I'll hold. I've been looking for you. What's the matter? You are thinking about something. Is it the new people Samuel's bringing into the family? You think he'd be bringing in more if Joseph was alive? I don't know. It was his brother, and he has a right to his revenge. No matter what it means for the rest of us? I'll tell you what it means. I'm the one who's left to make all the decisions for this family. I'm the one that decides which direction we travel. We were just talking, is all. Come with me. Time to find another. You know you can tell me anything, don't you? Of course. If anyone tells you they're dissatisfied with me, if you're dissatisfied. I'm not dissatisfied. Good. What are you doing? Why are you showing him to me? I show you what you need to see. Why would I need to see Bennet? He retired. He's no longer interested in us. He may have changed his mind. Nathan seemed very confused. Wanted to make sure I heard his side of the story. It was upsetting to say the least. Well, Nathan has always been overly theatrical. You know, I'm sure that's why he's drawn to the spotlight of politics. What exactly did he say? I feel so silly telling you this. No, please. He's my son. I want to know. He said that Kelly was dead. That he was with her when she died. I told him, 'No, she bought a ticket, 'Got on a plane, never looked back.' Millie, I am so sorry that he bothered you with this. Nathan- Nathan just hasn't been himself lately. You know how much I've always cared for Nathan. I apologize for his behaviour. No one should have to go through that pain twice. I can honestly say I don't care any more. I just hope Kelly's happy. I think that's about as close to closure as I'm ever going to get. CELLPHONE RINGS Would you excuse me just one second? Hello? The package is delivered. Wonderful. Thank you so much. Something important? Not at all. Good. Where were we? Closure. Of course. To closure. To closure. Subtitles by Captionmax Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.