Crap, it's too late and she did it again. Nidia falls down, dead, with the trademark mascara tracks running down her face. But! Alejandro catches up with Maya and Nida about two seconds after Maya starts panicking and reassures his sister that everything will be all right. He grasps her hands in his and starts to croon a soothing song. It sounds nothing like "The Rainbow Connection." Just like that, the trail of tears disappears and her eyes clear up. A transfer of power is indicated by their hands glowing, and Alejandro's eyes cloud over, filling up with black. But then they clear up in a matter of seconds -- does he nullify her powers with his or does he actually have to absorb some of the black stuff like secondhand smoke?
Thus, Nidia is brought back to life, thanks to Alejandro's power of Super Visine. Unfortunately, they don't have the Haitian around to mind-sweep her, so Nidia predictably shits herself and runs back through the tunnel, abandoning the cursed Double Trouble. We need some serious immigration reform ASAP, or avian flu will be the least of Homeland Security's worries.
Copy Kingdom
Claire must've taken public transportation or gotten Emotard to drive her, because she shows up at Bennet's workplace and confesses that her car was stolen. "But it's nothing compared to running for our lives, right?"
Caltech Class of 20013
Bennet ushers her into the backroom and warns her about using her abilities, saying that he wishes he could trust her -- but it's really a matter of brain power and memory if she forgot to lock her car. Seriously, he tells her, her regen abilities would be severely tested and possibly broken if The Company got a hold of her. She protests, saying she wants to help other people who are in need. Perhaps she can help Michael Jackson regrow his nose and face.
Irish pub, Cork, Ireland
Peter's still tied up, shirtless, in the back room of the mercenaries' bar. A pretty brunette walks into the room and promptly starts cleaning his injuries, saying she would try a nicer tactic than her brother. Sponge bath! Peter can't enjoy himself because he can't remember who he is, but the Irish lass's name is Caitlin (or Katelynn, or Kaitlin, or Katie-lynn or any number of permutations) and she's Ricky's little sis. Doesn't she look like a younger, hipper version of Roma Downey's character in Touched By An Angel?
Well, her hair is very lustrous.
Apparently Caitlin's brother is working a job for a guy named McSorley. Is McSorley one of the remaining Magnificent Seven? They promised delivery today, and Peter has to remember anything in order to save himself. He can only recall what happened after he was discovered in the crate by her brother and his goons. Caitlin doesn't buy that an electrical spark knocked the thug off his arse, but notices that Peter doesn't have a mark on him. And then they make out. I wish.
As Caitlin is left to clean up the bar, Peter scrunches up his face and finally harnesses his power, freeing himself from the rope binds. He finds a blue flannel shirt to put on and starts figuring out how to escape through the open window. A few more Irish Spring type goons enter, harassing Caitlin about something. Mo' money, mo' problems. She bends over the bar, reaching for a gun, but the Irish Spring goon is too strong for her. Peter can't stand to see a damsel in distress, plus he liked his sponge bath, so he shoots out some electricity and flings a thug against the wall.
I think I'm the Brawny paper towel guy.
Oops, turns out one of those guys was McSorley's son -- Ricky comes back and yells at Peter for turning the money troubles into a blood feud. However, Ricky's impressed with Peter's brawling skills and says he'll let Peter go and give him a box containing his "identity" if he helps out with some thuggery/thieving/pillaging. Ricky threatens to burn the box, holding it over the fireplace, if Peter doesn't agree. Um, Peter? You have powers. Use them and get the fuck out of Ireland.
Step 1: Cut a hole in the box.
Two Men and a Little Lady's Apartment
Mohinder comes back from his Haitian vacation to a sleeping Parkman and Molly. It's a touching little domestic scene, like a more racially diverse Two and a Half Men.
Where's Tom Selleck when you need him?
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Comments (13)
Great recap. Had many of the same thoughts (only mine weren't as funny - dang!).
1 of 13 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on October 4, 2007 9:40 AM
All this Claire stuff really seems like they are just using her for the sake of using her. And that kid being able to fly is lame, we already have someone who does that.
2 of 13 | Posted by merick | Posted on October 4, 2007 9:57 AM
Thank you for an awesome recap. The "Previously on Heroes" almost made me spit my hot chocolate all over my computer.
3 of 13 | Posted by jmportia | Posted on October 4, 2007 12:06 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
4 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:35 PM
A slackers reference? awesome.
That movie (as well as Rules of Attraction) was filmed at my college. I rule.
5 of 13 | Posted by kevintheomanharris | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:35 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
6 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:39 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
7 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:49 PM
Great Big Lewbowski reference!
And I was thinking more along the lines of My Two Dads....
8 of 13 | Posted by WideStance | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:55 PM
Hey all, thanks for the support! Claire is kind of useless right now because there's no real threat in her life or impetus for her to use her powers to help others. She's acting like someone who is frustrated by the fact that she can't use her can of mace or taser on anyone because she's in the safest place ever.
At the same time, I can see how her antics stem from the nature of passive powers -- like she told Bennet, she wants to know if she can use them to regenerate limbs for others, or create a healing serum or something.
The writers made Hiro into something of a cartoon in this episode, don't you think? He's more of a caricature of himself than a believable, compelling character at the moment.
9 of 13 | Posted by t.vo | Posted on October 4, 2007 2:15 PM
anonymouse -- You totally hit the nail on the head with your Superman analogy.
10 of 13 | Posted by t.vo | Posted on October 4, 2007 2:19 PM
T.Vo!!! Great recap! Favorite lines;
"BFF Tricycle"
"Step 1 cut a hole in the box"
LMFAO!!! I am sick of emotard,bored with clair, bored and sick of the dundertwins. And thank you T.Vo for naming this recap another blessed week without Nikki! Dont they realize no one wants her back, she is boring,extraneous,and useless,she isnt even a good actress or character. Hi my power is i have multiple personalities,one of them has super strength, but all of them have the power to be annoying!
11 of 13 | Posted by lloyd dobbler | Posted on October 4, 2007 4:05 PM
T.Vo - I love you for using a Slackers reference! It's true though, Emotard is a turbo-creep.
Awesome recap, I am so glad this show is back and really hope they keep Nikki far far away from my screen! Japanese Summer's Eve commercials = hilar.
xox Pach
12 of 13 | Posted by pachita | Posted on October 5, 2007 10:38 AM
Yes Claire is extraneous at times, but she also helps facilitate the HRG storyline and for that, I appreciate her. i also appreciate her 4'11 body as well. And Niki also useless, but at least DL is dead and Micha is not there so maybe she will be worth something. And let's face it, Ali Larter is smoking. Remember, this is a comic book brought to real life, so a dash of hot women is a must.
The Boy Who Could Fly, has to go.
13 of 13 | Posted by mattypopo | Posted on October 10, 2007 12:34 PM