(Paramedics rush a child on a gurney through the hospital and quickly get him to urgent care. The doctors quickly get him to the room and a female paramedic quickly leaves the area. She's approaching near Peter who seems curious about the situation.)
Peter: That seems pretty serious; what happened?
Paramedic: Those dark-web freaks, that's what happened. (Aggressively takes off her gloves)
Peter: Again?
Paramedic: Yeah, you know I tell you, ever since that video came out, people all over the world have been making demonstration videos and have been getting themselves or people around them hospitalized. It's a shame that people have to suffer because idiots aren't careful. (Walks away pissed off)
Peter: Yeah…
(Peter's phone rings and he looks at it to see it's Claire calling him once again. He purposely ignores it and walks off.)
[Matt Parkman, LAPD Station]
(Matt Parkman and his partner Mike sit in an interrogation room questioning a panicking suspect in a case they're working.)
Matt: Here, have a glass a water. (Pushes a foam cup toward him)
(The suspect quickly grabs the cup and chugs the entire thing in seemingly one gulp.)
Matt: Now explain to us one more time how your partner, uh-
Suspect: T-Thomas!
Matt: Right, Thomas, pulled a gun out and killed those two people at the gas station parking lot.
Suspect: Look, man, I don't want any trouble…
(The suspect presses the tips of his fingers over his eyelids for a few seconds and aggressively rocks himself back and forth before bursting out in tears suddenly.)
Suspect: Look man, I don't wanna get killed! If I open my mouth man, no telling what he'd do to me; I already said too much, man! (Continues to cry harder)
Mike: He doesn't have to know it was you. We'll protect you. Once we have the murder weapon and the confession, he'll be behind bars and you'll be safe.
Suspect: Okay… (Tries to retract his tears and calms down) Okay, I'll tell you what I know, man.
Matt: Good, good, keep talking to us.
(The door is opened and an officer who works in the building interrupts the situation.)
Officer: I'm sorry to interrupt, but we have someone from the FBI here to see Parkman. She says she's pressed for time.
(Matt has a shocked look on his face but he also feels he knows who it is.)
Matt: Tell her I'll be out in a minute.
Mike: Her? Who do you know from the FBI?
Matt: My old partner.
(After a short time, Matt leaves the room and on the other side of the interrogation room stands a confident-looking blak-haired woman with a strong persona.)
Matt: Audrey? What're you doing here?
Audrey: I'm shocked you still remember my name, Parkman. Tell me- read any good minds lately?
(The two smirk at each other and give each other a handshake. It quickly turns into a hug which the two enjoy but choose not to acknowledge.)
Audrey: You got a quick minute? I've got something kind of important to talk to you about.
Matt: Of course sure; what is it?
Audrey: What a twisted turn of events when my higher-ups learned of my involvement with the cheerleader who healed herself of live television. Back in 2006 we shared the case together so your job at the FBI is available if you still want it.
Matt: I mean- I don't know, the FBI is a huge thing.
Audrey: I used to think I was crazy for believing that people had these powers, but now I know I'm not, unless the world is crazy with me which in that case, that would suck.
Matt: You're not crazy, but I'm okay with being a cop. I'm taking care of my family now and doing right by them.
Audrey: Your gift enables you to do more then what this current job offers you, Parkman. We need someone like you on our side who can get into the minds of criminals and tell us what they're thinking.
Matt: No- no. I'm sorry; no, I can't; I don't do the mind thing anymore. I didn't lose it, I just stopped using it. This thing turned into more than just mind reading, it turned into something more dangerous and I don't want to hurt anyone else with this thing.
Audrey: You'd be hurting people by not accepting the call to action and not doing as much as you can, Parkman. Look I don't wanna force you to do anything you don't want to, but if you ever need to talk or just wanna catch up, here's my card. (Hands him a card with her number on it) It was good seeing you again, Parkman. Hope to hear from you again soon. (Walks away)
Matt: Yeah, you too, Audrey; you too… (Thoroughly examines card)
[Mohinder, India]
(Mohinder sits in his office starring at some papers when suddenly his soon to be wife comes in and gently strokes his shoulders.)
Mira: You seem troubled, Mohinder.
Mohinder: I shouldn't be. I only wanted to be a good loving husband to you and a good father to our soon-to-be son or daughter.
Mira: (Kisses him on the forehead) You will be, Mohinder, no matter what choice you make. I am your wife, not your keeper. If you feel this is something you need to do, by all means please do. Mohinder I love you. You remember a few months ago when those men came looking for your father's research and they kidnapped me? That had nothing to do with you returning to America. Obviously this universe has a plan for you if it keeps attracting these situations into your life.
Mohinder: It's funny, I dedicated myself to understanding my father's research at the beginning of this journey, but now it seems as though all I've done is add more to it.
Mira: (Chuckles) It's okay, Mohinder. Enjoy your life while you have it.
Mohinder: That is exactly why I wanted to stay here; well one of the reasons why.
Mira: Just promise me you will be careful.
Mohinder: No worries, love, I've got too much to live for.
(Mohinder and his wife hug one another.)
[Parkman Family, LA]
(Matt Parkman serves his son food before sitting at the table beside him and across from his wife Janice.)
Matt: So uh- an old friend paid me a visit at the office and offered me a job. It's working with the FBI again.
Janice: The FBI?! Really, Matt, that's great! Maybe you get to see your old partner Agent- uh- Hansen was it?
Matt: Yeah, Audrey. I'm a little worried if I might be taking too big of steps by working a job so big.
Janice: And what's wrong with big? You'll never get ahead in life if you don't pursue things that are bigger than us. I say go for the job, honey. (Smiles)
(Moments later, Matt leaves the room and enters the outside room leading to the front door to make a call.)
Matt: Agent Hanson please. (A few seconds pass) Hey, Audrey- uh Agent Hanson, I've decided on an answer for the offer you've given me; is there any way you could meet me for lunch? (She responds) Great, maybe about an hour or so? (She responds) Great, no that's perfect, I'll see you then.
(Matt and Audrey hang up the phone when suddenly a teenage girl walks I with her bike and approaches Matt.)
Matt: Hey, Ariel, what're you doing here, I thought you weren't scheduled to babysit until tomorrow?
Ariel: You're always so tense, Mr. Parkman. (Laughs a bit) I just came by cause I think I left my iPod here and it makes it kinda hard to take a ride without tunes if you know what I mean?
(The glass front door opens and Janice comes out to greet her.)
Janice: Hey, Ariel, come in. I assume you're here for your iPod, correct?
Ariel: Exact-o- right-o-, Mrs. P!
Janice: (Laughs) Kids nowadays. Come in.
(Ariel passes by Matt and enters his home. As she passes Matt begins accidentally picking up on Ariel's thoughts.)
Ariel: (Thinking) Play it cool, Alana, don't do anything suspicious, just be friendly, grab the iPod and get out.
(Matt closes the door behind them and enters the kitchen. Janice hands Ariel the iPod from the kitchen drawer and closes it back.)
Janice: Oh, we have some leftover breakfast, would you like a plate before you head out?
Ariel: (Thinking) Say no and get out, say no and get out. (Says to Janice) Um… Sure- Yeah, I could grab some grub if it's no trouble; thank you. (Thinking) Dang it, Alana; you're such an idiot! (Takes a seat and says to Janice and Matt) Thank you so much for inviting me, I appreciate it.
Matt: No problem- "Ariel". (Chuckles)
(The moment gets a bit awkward and silent for a few seconds. Baby Matt grabs some food with his hand and shoves it in his mouth as he looks back and forth at his parents.)
Ariel: (Nervously chuckles) Okay, uh… Yeah, so what're we having?
Janice: Nothing too fancy, just eggs is all and a few pieces of turkey bacon we're trying out. (Fixes a plate and serves it to Ariel)
Ariel: Yummy.
[Claire and Brandon, Texas]
(Brandon parks at a truck stop gas station and Claire quickly gets out of the car while he gets his stuff ready.)
Claire: Wow, it seems like yesterday I was here with- an old friend.
Brandon: Yeah, that's right, you said Texas was your hometown, right? This is where you were from.
Claire: Yeah… The first time I was separated from my family- my adoptive family I mean, I was taken to this gas station.
Brandon: (Closes his door and gives her his attention) What caused you guys to separate if you don't mind me asking?
Claire: An- exploding man, his name was Ted, broke into my house and held us hostage. At the same time, the company my dad worked for found out I had the ability to heal and told my dad to turn me in. Instead he faked being shot and his partner took me to the airport where I could go into hiding and find safety with my, bio-dad. (Chuckles)
Brandon: You have some interesting friends, don't you, Claire? (Smiles) Come on; let's go inside and eat. Some of us aren't so lucky to be immune to starvation.
(The conversation between the two was nothing more than a flashback by Brandon. He just sits in his car at that same gas station and sighs at the thought of not being able to connect with his old friend again. Brandon pulls out his phone to try and make a call, but no one answers.)
Brandon: Plans have changed. I think it's better I just disappeared from here on. There's just no room for me or grief anymore. (Sighs) I appreciate all you've done for me, Rene. Now I have one last stop before my disappearing act. Do you got any suggestions where I could go?
[Somewhere in the desert]
(Knox pops the hood of the car and examines the inside. Elle stands right beside him.)
Elle: Hey, Sherlock, we ran out of gas, I don't think looking under the hood is going to help much.
(Knox lets out a sigh and just closes it back.)
Knox: Walking to the nearest gas station will take forever, and there's no making it back by dark.
Elle: Sooo? You got a walking; talking nightlight right here!
Knox: Haven't you seen The Hills Have Eyes? No thank you.
Elle: Oh, such a scared-y cat. The big bad monsters aren't gonna get you.
Knox: I should've just made that guy at the gas station give us some gas back there.
Elle: Yeah and you should've told me the truth about what happened! (Skips toward the passenger side door) We would've had our tank filled to the top and wouldn't be in this pickle.
Knox: I'm trying to do better, Elle, if you haven't noticed. I'm one of the good guys and I need to prove it. (Walks toward the driver side door)
Elle: You're just scared. Once you get over that, you'll be fine.
Knox: Scared of what? There's nothing I need to be afraid of?
Elle: Um… yeah, obviously but do YOU even believe that yourself?! I don't think so.
Knox: Look, we just need to focus on getting to where we're going.
Elle: We're already here! (Runs out into the street, spreads her arms and slowly spins in a circle) We're out in nature, baby! The world is our pearl and we can have whatever we want!
Knox: What we need to do is get somewhere safe.
Elle: There isn't anywhere safe. You said yourself you're on the run from the government and you've been on the run for how many years- like 2?! Think about it, there is no freedom but what you choose to give yourself so be free and embrace what this gift is you have. If not, you might as well live the rest of your life in a grave.
(A black car comes by and parks off the side of the road in the opposite lane. The driver side door opens and a young woman comes out but as she walks around the vehicle, she leaves her door open.)
Christina: (Suspiciously grins) Hi, are you folks having car trouble?
Elle: (Uses her hand to cover her eyes from the sun) Dummy here let himself get bullied out of getting gas so we're stuck.
Christina: I'm sorry to hear that. But hey, worse things can happen, right, like someone robbing you?
Elle: Anyway we can get a ride with you to get some gas? We can pay ya back for your kind act.
Christina: First of all- how're you going to pay me back, when I'm going to rob you right here and second- this car is kinda stolen, so it might not be a good idea giving you a ride.
(Christina charges a ball of electricity in her hand and points it at Elle and Knox.)
Elle: (Fascinated) Well, Blondie, you think that scares me?
Christina: (Approaches Elle and searches her pockets) It should; I could fry you up good in only a few seconds. (Moves on from Elle and walks toward knox)
Knox: Someone's scared and it's not you two… Let's get her.
Elle: Never turn your back on a hostage!
(Elle pretends to rush Christina, and without hesitation, Christina blasts her with electricity to the chest. Elle lets out a yell and the electricity surges through her body. After a short few seconds, Christina stops. And Elle can't help but to laugh.)
Elle: Tingly. My turn, little chicken.
(Supercharged, Elle blasts Christina with a powerful bolt of lightning which sends her flying back over 23 feet into the dirt. Knox turns around and jabs in the air. Suddenly, Christina's younger brother, Ryan becomes visible again and falls to the ground holding his chest in pain.)
Elle: Wow, such confidence just to fall so quick. Hurry, let's take their sweet ride and see what good they have.
Knox: (Looks down at Ryan struggling to breathe) I held my strength back, but I don't think this kid's gon' make it.
Elle: Sure we'll be fine but what about the firecracker over there? She obviously isn't going to cooperate with us.
Knox: Then go talk to her. Her brother might die if we don't get him some help quick.
Elle: … Fine. Let's go play hero.
[Heroes Created by Tim Kring]
[Tokyo, Japan]
[The title "New Paths" appears as the door opened into the office room.]
(Hiro and Ando both limp into the head office tired and worn out. Hiro's glasses are crooked and he trips over Ando as the two come stumbling in. Hiro's sister, Kimiko, looks confused at the two and quickly rushes to them. [The three of them talk in Japanese].)
Kimiko: Eh? What happened to the two of you, you look like you were in a fight!
Hiro: (Trying to catch his breath) Oh- no- these interviewers- there's so many!
Ando: We can't keep up; they're kicking out butts!
Kimiko: You two are hopeless! Being CEO means picking only the best qualified for the job to run a good business. You can't have a good sense of judgment if you're tired from asking questions! Fine, you two stay here and I'll go deal with the rest of the interviews myself for the day.
(Kimiko walks over them and leaves the room. Hiro and Ando look at each other and quickly stand to their feet to rush out to her.)
Ando/Hiro: Kimiko, wait!
Hiro: Don't go out there; it's a trap!
Kimiko looks in shock at the dozens and dozens of people around the office waiting for interviews trying desperately to take calls.
Kimiko: Wh- (Looks back at her brother and husband then looks back at the disaster) Well… let's get started, boys.
(Hiro and Ando sigh and slouch behind her while she confidently walks over toward one of the waiting interviewers.)
[Bennet's apartment]
(Bennet is seen in his room putting on a suit with a big smile on his face when suddenly there's a knock at the door. Bennet is quick to answer it and by surprise it's his former partner with her hands behind her back.)
Lauren: Surprised to see me?
Noah: Lauren? Can't say I'm not surprised to see you.
Lauren: Can I come in?
Noah: (Hesitant) Sure… (Lets her in and closes the door behind her)
Lauren: I feel guilty about what happened between us I just felt it was appropriate to make amends. I even brought peace offerings. (Shows what she was holding behind her back)
Noah: A movie, and… coffee? Wow you're not very keen in the originality department, are you?
Lauren: (Sighs) I know I'm not, but I'm trying, Noah. I know things will never be as they were, which is fine; I understand, but I at least want us to be something. Life just… (Lightly grunts) My life's just not the same without you in it.
Noah: … Okay, Lauren. We can try this again. (Smiles at her)
[Facility]
(In a hidden facility, D.L. is seen sitting in an all white room starring at the cushioned wall when suddenly, the door opens and a brunette woman is forcefully thrown in. The door is locked behind her and she just looks around confused.)
D.L.: I see they brought you in here to change things up.
Samantha: My name's Samantha.
D.L.: Did HE send you in here to seduce me?
Samantha: (Subtly nods) He did. He promised I'd go free. My ability isn't really useful to them anymore so they said they'd let me go.
D.L.: That's a really dirty game they're playing. No one is getting outta here, not alive. The sooner you realize that, you could start looking into a way outta here. (Stands to his feet and stares at the window leading to the hallway)
Samantha: Just let me have this please- this hope. It's something not many of us in here have and I- (Deeply inhales) I need this. I need to get back to my children. I was in a terrible accident and my car… (Holds herself and drifts off) Blood everywhere… (Snaps back to reality) But I have a second chance and they keep me going- the idea of seeing them again, which I know I will.
D.L.: I admire you finding hope, but they're playing you. Look if you let them, they'll take everything you hold dear and turn you into a slave.
Samantha: And what do you hold on to; there must be something? I mean, what else keeps you from going insane in here?
D.L.: They used my wife against me.
Samantha: (Shocked) So you're married…? I can see how this might be hard for you, in that case. But… still- my kids.
D.L.: Can you really live with yourself knowing you slept with a married man?
Samantha: Of course not. But I live for my kids and I'd do anything as long as I can get back to them.
[Tokyo Japan]
(Hiro, Ando, and Kimiko are seen in the main office interviewing a young man before them.)
Young Man: Joining your cause is something I've dreamt of doing for a long time, but before I become a part of it, I need to make sure you're the real deal. I propose… an audition.
(Ando and Hiro look at one another.)
Young Man: A prized possession of mine was stolen a long time ago, a historical artifact. I believe after a few years, I've found the one responsible for taking it. The address is in France. Be careful, I hear there are riots there since Petrelli waged war on the government about the Evo Registration act.
(He hands them a paper with an address.)
Ando: Wait… is that?
Hiro: It can't be. (Looks at the client) We will get on this right away. Don't you worry. (Subtly bobs his head)
Young Man: Thank you so much. (Reaches into his back and hands them a small picture) This is the artifact you'll be looking for.
Ando: You must be royalty.
Young Man: Royalty is my family name, not mine. I'm breaking their cycle and doing something meaningful.
[Paris France]
(Eventually the two of them, Ando and Hiro, teleport to the address and inside they see an entire collection of ancient artifacts.)
Hiro: Just as I thought, this was Nemesis' apartment.
Ando: She's been thieving for years it was only a matter of time before someone came looking for their goods.
(The doorknob beside them begins to giggle and startled, both Hiro and Ando run somewhere to hide. The door is eventually kicked open by a blonde woman.)
Blonde: Now, was that so hard?
Candice: Whatever, show off. If I wanted to expose a hidden library of rare antique items to the public during a riot, then yeah, I'd kick the door down too like a Hulk.
Meredith: Alright, if you two are done bickering let's get the thing and move on. (Rushes into the apartment and stops at the center)
Blonde: What?
Meredith: Nothing it just seems a little warm in here is all.
Candice: Says the walking flamethrower.
Meredith: No… this is something different. This is body heat.
(An object floats in the air and swings toward Meredith. She turns around and throws fire toward it, but Hiro Quickly freezes time.)
Ando: (Confused) Ah… What happened? Did you freeze time again?
(Hiro and Ando both come out of their hiding spots and approach the flames.)
Hiro: There is an invisible man here. He nearly could've gotten killed.
Ando: Okay, take him away, ask him questions. We're partners now; I'll see what these three are going to do here.
(Hiro looks at Ando, then back at the three obviously dangerous individuals.)
Hiro: Be careful friend.
Ando: I got this.
(Ando goes back to hide and Hiro teleports the invisible individual away. Time resumes and Meredith's flames spread for a few short seconds.)
Meredith: Did I get him?
Candice: I don't feel anyone else in the room with me. I think he disappear… twice… if that's possible…
Meredith: Either way we need to find those files before anyone else gets to them.
Blonde: I say we sell some of this useless art first and get a few bucks in or pocket.
Candice: After the job is done, we're going right back to the where we belong and leaving it at that. Now let's hurry.
Blonde: … Yeah… (Looks around the room)
[Desert]
(Christina begins to wake up. She looks to see Her Elle next to her swaying back and forth and she looks ahead to see her brother Ryan in the passenger seat holding his chest in slight pain.)
Christina: What happened…? Ryan, did they hurt you?
Knox: He'll be fine; he's young.
Ryan: I little winded but I'm okay, sis.
Knox: If you caught the old me you'd have a hole in yo chest right now. Lucky for you I held back.
Ryan: Yeah, lucky me, huh? (Cringes in pain)
Christina: How were you able to do that with the lightning?
Elle: Simple- cause I'm cooler than you! (Laughs) And I have more experience.
Christina: How is that possible that someone else has the same thing as me? I mean I was shocked with electricity twice… and so I got this.
Knox: Elle here was experimented on by her pops when she was younger than younger than both of you. After awhile she just got it.
Christina: So your ability is what, evolution? You just adapt to pain?
Elle: Huh… (Shrugs) It's whatever. If I get bit by a scorpion in this awful desert, we'll see if I grow a stinger.
Knox: These abilities are still a mystery to us. We still don't know how they work. Back when Suresh was working for us we mentioned these abilities are triggered through adrenaline and can manifest a number of ways. He injected himself with a formula to give him power but he got different ones. He told me and big man Petrelli that everyone most likely has multiple abilities but when he injected himself he probably unlocked all of his at the same time. It was an idea he proved wrong, but still, I always felt there was something to it.
Ryan: Suresh?
Elle: Yeah, Suresh?! Who is this mysterious dude you're babbling about?! (Gasps) Is he cute?
Knox: I really wish you didn't lose your memory. Then again we wouldn't be getting if you didn't.
Elle: From what little you told me about my past, I'm glad I forgot it. It sounded like I had a lot holding me back. But now I can just be alive and be whatever I feel without worrying about anything!
Christina: You really think forgetting something makes you unaffected by it?
Elle: Living proof here, babe!
(Christina looks over at her brother for a second and sees him looking away; scratching his head.)
Christina: Before… our other left us, one of her old boyfriends… (Looks away from everyone) Wasn't nice at time… Uh… (Looks up in hopes everyone understands what she's trying to say) It was actually one of the reasons I… discovered by power… Uh, (Clears her throat) Anyway I suppressed those memories, and I still had unexplainable patterns of behavior. I got my memories back later though. And I uh… had to find my own freedom through what I had gone through once I had to take care of my brother. But yeah…
Elle: Ah, so you've got a intimacy block; that's the problem.
Christina: You're getting a bit personal there.
Elle: (Sits on her legs with her knees pointed at Christina) Well intimacy is a personal thing, dolly. (Chuckles) I notice my power, my electricity, is weaker when I'm feeling neglected. But when something or someone- excites me, I feel a stronger surge. Sexual energy is life and if you're not free with it, it just becomes stagnant and stale and so does how you present yourself daily. Sister, as a healthy young woman you need to go out there and explore yourself- let loose and enjoy yourself. Don't keep yourself suppressed cause then yourself is gonna suppress you! Doesn't make sense but you get the point.
Christina: I don't know… I…
Elle: Do you have a gas can in here for gas?
Christina: Uh… we do.
Elle: Cool! Benny, stop us off at that gas station again and let us refill. We're going back for OUR car we stole. We'll give the kiddies back their wheels. (Smiles)
Knox: I'm guessing where this is going, you want the boys to get out the car and get the gas while you ladies have your sister talk?
Christina: Yeah… she's not my sister.
Elle: (Says to Knox) Aw, you read between the lines; how cute.
(The four of them return to the gas station and Knox exists the vehicle with a gas tank in hand with Ryan.)
Knox: When we're through, we're coming back, whether your talk is over or not. (Closes the door)
(Elle just smirks and flutters her fingers at him as he leaves.)
Ryan: You think this guy is gonna give us gas after he ran you out the first time?
Knox: As a man you gotta handle business, even if sometimes things gotta get ugly. Now you don't wanna push it to that point, but if you got to, you handle the situation.
Christina: I don't know why you want to talk with me when I clearly don't have anything to say to you.
Elle: You're angry; I can tell.
Christina: Because the two of you kidnapped us and you're bugging!
Elle: (Peaks out the front window) I've only been with Knox a short time. He found me alone and helpless and he took me in as a friend- or something. I know I drive him crazy especially when he tries to do the right thing and I constantly tell him to do the opposite. I sometimes feel guilty because he deserves to go his way but with me here, I know he'll have a hard time.
Christina: (Slightly bothered) What is your point?
Elle: My point is, that the situations may be different, but you deserve to go your own way, just him. Don't feel you have to take car of-
Christina: STOP! Look my brother needs me and I can't let myself fail him. I am responsible for him now and I gave up my rights to have a life or have "fun", the moment the two of us left our home! I have accepted my responsibility and that's that. (Turns away and stares out of the window) for a few short seconds) And you know what, I know you're right, okay. I've thought about it and yes I want my own life and to make stupid life-fulfilled choices but I can't do that now and I can't constantly have my foot on both sides.
Elle: Would've made more sense if you used the chasing two rabbits you won't get any analogy.
Christina: I- T-uh… thought about saying that. I just- didn't, I don't know…
Elle: (Smirks) You're gonna be fine. You seem to know yourself rather well.
Christina: I know myself well enough to know what I'm missing and y-eah, a feeling of intimacy where I wouldn't have to play the parent all the time would be awesome. I had a crush back in Odessa I left behind. I miss him… or what he offered me, I don't know. Am I bad?
Elle: You mean selfish? Look, girl, you gotta balance how much happiness you get and give. Benny has taught me that. His power is more than just fear. He can take fear away and leave you feeling safe from yourself and your own thoughts. He taught me that you can't give what you don't have. You gotta make yourself happy first if you want to even make other people happy- even your little baggage there.
(Both Knox and Ryan enter the store.)
Clerk: (In disbelief) What the heck… (Quickly grabs his gun and cocks it) Now I warned you about coming in here!
(Knox and Ryan approach the cash register.)
Knox: What, my money not good enough for you? Cash don't discriminate; green is green. (Pulls out some money and gently pts it on the counter)
Clerk: Yo get that away from me or I'll blow a hole right through you.
Knox: (Chuckles) That's funny. I used to do the same thing. (Takes in a deep breath) Look, even if you do sh-
(The store clerk lets off a devastating shot that breaks the glass in front of them and flies toward Knox. Pieces of glass shoot into various sugary snacks and fall all over the floor. Slightly off to the side Knox quickly snatches the shotgun and pulls the clerk from behind the counter. He throws him on the floor and holds the shotgun up to his neck.)
Clerk: (In fear) You're a freak! (Struggling to get the shotgun away) You're monsters- putting fear in everyone you come across!
Knox: (Heavily breathing) I know. But… be happy you're alive to feel that heart pumping. Now, I didn't wanna jump to violence so quickly, but $20 on 4 please. And uh… a few pastries; hold that glass.
(Knox and Ryan leave the store with Knox holding the shotgun and Ryan holding the gas tank.)
Ryan: That was scary…
Knox: Yeah get used to that around me, which hopefully we'll be on our own way soon. (Begins filling the gas in the container after swapping with Ryan)
Ryan: (Examines the shotgun) Wow, this used to be a tree. It gave life to animals and bugs- now it takes lives from people.
Knox: When people get involved with what's natural, that usually happens.
Ryan: Why didn't you hurt that man more?
Knox: … Sometimes, we gotta be the change. We gotta learn to respect each other and it's not easy because turning your back to the wrong person could result in you or someone else getting shot in it.
Ryan: How do you know who the wrong person is?
Knox: … Just focus on you, alright? Don't worry about all that, cause to be honest, I don't know.
(Eventually, they get back to their vehicle and refill their car.)
Knox: What's next for you two?
Christina: None of your concern anymore. We'll be alright; don't worry about us.
Knox: (Smirks) alright, well, take care.
Ryan: Where are you headed?
Christina: Ryan… really?
Knox: Wherever the wind takes us.
(Christina and Ryan are seen driving together moments later.)
Ryan: So where are we headed to next?
Christina: There are people out there hunting us. I'm afraid this might be too big for us. We might have to follow that message.
Ryan: Why do you think that?
Christina: There's a car behind us about a quarter mile. I've seen that car multiple times.
Ryan: So we lose them and head where?
Christina: (Faces him) Washington.
[Paris, France]
(Hiro Teleports onto the roof and the invisible man becomes visible once again.)
Claude: You bloody time travelers always getting involved where you don't belong. Who sent you to muck up everything this time?
Hiro: Wha- what do you mean? No- I am Hiro Nakamura- hero to the world and protector of timelines-
Claude: Yeah, yeah, protector of nothing! You didn't even know what was about to happen in that room! I had them!
Hiro: You were almost burned to crisp like chicken wings. I saved you. You are welcome. (Smirks)
Claude: (Sighs) What were you even doing in there, Nakamura?
Hiro: Oh, a client asked me to save a historical piece stolen from them by nemesis.
Claude: Who's Nemesis?
Hiro: Her name was Daphne.
Claude: Right, the speedster. (Sighs) Judging by your reaction, she's dead?
Hiro: She- is.
Claude: Darn it. (Paces) That means I've been played. They knew I was going to be there. They were planning to execute me.
Hiro: Who is they?
Claude; It doesn't matter… listen, Hiro, I don't know who sent you, but you need to get out of here while you still have your life intact.
Hiro: Wait! You can't just leave. Tell us what you know!
(Hiro and Ando eventually teleport back to the office in Japan and walks out into the lobby to talk with the man who hired them for the job. The four of them then meet in the office again.)
Young Man: Thank you so much! You will be rewarded greatly. I suppose after restoring my name the least I can do is be a hero for you. I am honored to consider you all family. (Smiles and offers them all handshakes)
[Washington, D.C.]
(Two nervous teenagers by the name of Ryan and Christina rush through the hall of an apartment building and stand in front of someone's doorway.)
Ryan: Alright, okay, this is the apartment the text said to go to.
Christina: Wait, wait, Ryan; are you sure we can trust that text? We don't even know who sent them.
Ryan: (Gently places his hands on her cheeks) Calm down; it's okay, Christina. We don't have any more options left, remember?
Christina: (Calms down a bit) Okay… (Nods and shakes herself off) Okay, we got this.
(Christina controls her breath and gently knocks on the apartment door. Ryan quickly grabs Christina's arm and the two go invisible. Seconds later, the door opens and it's Noah Bennett. He slowly peaks outside and looks down the hall. He doesn't see anyone and he takes a few steps into his apartment. Lauren is once again at the computer in a full dress suit doing personal work. She stops and looks up at Noah.)
Lauren: What's the matter? Who was it?
Noah: I guess some kids playing hide and seek. I'm sure they already long gone.
(Noah closes the door but only after the two teenagers have slipped their way through the door and into his apartment. Noah stands where he is and waits a bit. He gives Lauren a gentle nod and quickly ducks. Lauren pulls out a tazer gun and shoots behind Bennett, shooting the boy directly in the chest causing him to make both Christina and himself visible again. He falls to the floor and Christina seems to just absorb the electricity. Christina creates a blue ball of lightning in her hand and prepares to shock Bennett with it, but he quickly aims his pistol at her.)
Noah: I don't think you can absorb these so easily. (Aims the pistol at Ryan's body)
Christina: No! No, please!
Noah: You make any sudden move and he dies! Now what do you want?
Christina: (Panics) No please, I'm sorry; just don't hurt him!
(A pitcher of water is thrown on Christina and her body begins to short circuit. She falls and hits the ground unconscious.)
Noah: Wow, you move rather quick; I didn't see you pass me.
Lauren: Yeah well, your ducks have to be in a row when dealing with specials. (Offers her hand) Come on let's find out who these two are.
(The two young children eventually wake from their forced slumber tied back-to back in chairs. Christina looks down and sees that her feet are in a bucket of water.)
Christina: Oh no, I knew we shouldn't have trusted that text.
Ryan: Don't panic, Christina; it's ok; we'll make it through this.
Noah: (Pulls up a chair beside the two of them and sits in it backward) Alright, you two start talking. How did you find my address first off and who sent you here?
Ryan: We don't know, it was some guy who told us to run and guided us here. They said you could help us.
Lauren: (Looks at Bennett) You don't think it's your old pal, Rebel, do you?
Christina: Who's Rebel?
Ryan: Yeah, we don't know a Rebel.
Noah: Hand me my cell phone.
(Lauren gives Noah his phone and he steps out into the hall to make a phone call. The person on the other end answers the phone after 2 rings.)
Rebel: I see my packages were delivered to your apartment safe.
Noah: Micah, I don't know what kind of game you're playing, but it's not amusing. Sending these people to my apartment was dangerous and stupid.
Micah: You're the only one who can help get these people out of the state safe. An accident happened and now they're on the run. They're forced to run.
Noah: (Sighs) I'm sorry, Micah but there is nothing I can do to help them. I'm sending them away and they'll have to make it on their own, I'm sorry.
Micah: You don't mean that. You're a good person, Bennett; you'd never turn your back on someone who needs you.
Noah: … Why don't you ask Claire if I would… (Hangs up)
(Noah enters his apartment and closes the door behind him.)
Lauren: Is everything ok, Bennett?
Noah: Let them go, Lauren; untie them.
Lauren: (Confused) Really, just like that?
Noah: Look, Ryan, Christina, I'm sorry for this, but there's nothing I can do to help the two of you. We share a mutual friend and normally I would get you someplace safe, but right now I'm just not in that business. I'm sorry but the two of you have to go.
Lauren: (Sighs) You sure, Noah?
Noah: Most certainly…
Lauren: Alright, then I guess I'll let them go.
(Noah and Lauren untied both Ryan and Christina and now the 4 of them are discussing what to do next. Bennett places a plate with two sandwiches on the counter behind the two of them and they happily eat them as if they haven't had a meal in days.)
Noah: (Takes a deep breath) So while you were unconscious, we checked your ID's to cross-referenced your names to any crimes. We couldn't find anything but the two of you were running from something, what was it?
Ryan: We were attacked- while we were on our way here.
Noah: Okay, so why didn't you just call the police?
Ryan: We wanted to but- my sister used her power to protect us.
Christina: I didn't mean to hurt him, but I did what I had to.
Noah: Shooting lightning from your hands, that's not an easy ability to come by, how did you acquire such a rare skill?
Christina: I- was struck by lightning.
Noah: You were?
Christina: I was, and I've had electricity since.
Noah: I see… Okay so- (Takes off his glasses and scratches his eye with his index finger) Let me ask you this, if you were only defending yourselves, why would you run?
Christina: Well, if you haven't noticed, people like us are getting hurt everywhere.
Noah: Really, and how do you know that? (Aggressively puts his glasses on) What you did was possibly manslaughter! Having these abilities don't make you special. You still have to obey the law like everybody else.
Christina: (Jumps in Bennett's face) And what happens when they see our faces and kill us, huh?! We deserve the right to live just like everyone else.
Noah: (Remains calm) You need to turn yourselves in. What kind of an example are you setting for future specials like you and the rest of the world? I know your story but as far as the rest of the world, and the witnesses who potentially saw you are concerned, you assaulted another human being and possibly murdered him, then fled the scene.
(Lauren quickly gets up and leaves the room.)
Noah: Think about what the two of you did and own up to your mistake. Make the right choice and tell the police what happened.
Ryan: My sister was right; we shouldn't have trusted you… From now on, my sister and I are on our own. No one's gonna put us in danger ever again.
(Noah feels the hair on his arms start to stand up and he quickly aims his pistol at Ryan. Christina creates a ball of lightning in her palm and prepares to throw it at Bennett.)
Noah: So what now; are you gonna kill me too? See how far you can get after this shot goes off from my pistol and from the fact that a Government agent was also killed.
Ryan: Government?!
Christina: (Freaks out) He is with them.
Ryan: If you're really with them, we're already dead.
Christina: One of the reasons why we didn't go to the police is because of that new branch created especially for people like us!
Ryan: We know all about you guys!
Noah: (Confused) What?
(Lauren comes out from the back room and shoots both Christina and Ryan in the neck with tranquilizers. They fall to the ground unconscious instantly once again. The two look at each other speechless on what to say.)
Noah: Lauren…
Lauren: (Puts her gun away and rushes closer to him) I know, Bennett…
Noah: Lauren.
Lauren: (Kneels to the teenagers and remove the darts from their neck) Please, Noah. Look I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but-
Noah: Confidentiality, I get it.
Lauren: … I… (Sighs) Agents will be here soon to collect.
Noah: Lauren, what is this?! When did you get involved in- whatever this is?!
Laruen: (Stands to face Bennett) Look, Noah, after your daughter did what she did, there was only so much we could do to keep this a secret and make it all seem like a hoax. The only problem is after a short time, your daughter's attempted suicide tapes leaked across the news and once those were out, people all over the world started doing it to show everyone they exist. The government created a branch specializing in dealing with people who have abilities.
Noah: Basically the company?
Lauren: Only under government watch now. The branch is newly formed and has not been made public yet.
Lauren: You'll need to talk to Miss Petrelli.
Noah: Good point. (Looks over at the unconscious teenagers on his floor) Maybe after this is cleaned up.
Lauren: Right.
(There are three subtle knocks at the door.)
Lauren: Bennett, wait.
Noah: Not your boys?
(Lauren looks up at Bennett and slowly shakes her head no.)
Young man: Uh, excuse me, I was given a mysterious text saying you could help me. Uh, I'm trying to get out of the state, unfortunately I don't have a car or money to quite make that happen.
(Noah slightly cracks open the door and is shocked to see a familiar face.)
Young Man: (Smiles) Hello, Mr. Butler.
(The teenage boy rushes into the apartment and knocks Bennett's to the floor as well as his glasses. Without touching the floor, the young man dashes at Lauren, grabs her by the waist and knocks her back into the wall. He quickly grabs Christina, throws her over his shoulders and gives Noah a long look in his eyes before taking off out of the window and flying away through the city.)
Lauren: (In slight pain) I guess we're going hunting?
(Noah grabs his glasses and a shot of him from behind shows the backside of them sliding over his ear as he slowly puts them on.)
Noah: (Nods) We're going hunting.
TO BE CONTINUED…