Some random intern/assistant tells Nathan to pick a desk. Does it matter all that much? Linderman gives a suggestion, and Nathan refuses it, going with Kennedy's desk. If picking out potentially haunted office furniture that belongs to dead guys is the hardest thing about being Senator, sign me up! Oh, never mind, this is part of "God's work." I want nothing to do with that work; it sounds like a lot of TPS reports.
Linderman feels insulted by Nathan shunning him, and whines that his feelings are hurt. Nathan is convinced it's leftover brain damage talking, so we're left to guess whether Linderman's a figment of Nathan's imagination or ghosting so he's only seen by Nathan. I don't know, Linderman's ability to heal ailing or dead things like paraplegics or dying houseplants suggests he was able to heal himself a bit.
Things get all Christian Broadcasting Network real fast, with Linderman taking on the role of Pat Robertson. Next he'll be asking for money to spread the word of Jesus and to build more advanced shields for their galactic cruiser. Oh, and a negative ionic tractor disrupter. For the angels, of course. Linderman reminds Nathan that Nathan used to agree that people had to die to be saved. And now he's on his way. First a senator, next stop...President. Oh shit. I think Linderman's implying that Barack is not gonna make it. Of course he'd vote for McCain.
Oh shit. I hope Nathan wins.
Time for some philosophy, 'cause the greater the fall, the grander the ascension. Now that's depressing unless you've got a stairway to heaven in your pocket or salvation in a jar.
Present day, Mohinder's place
Maya putters around the place a la J.Lo in Maid in Manhattan, tsking over the milk going bad and Mohinder's refusal to go outside or eat. She tries to get all frisky while acting the part of a maid on a telenovela, but I'm more worried she's going to discover his unfortunate back rash. Mohinder's also sensitive to light now, which makes me think he's either turning vampire on us or a snake/lizard/gecko. Maya's oblivious, because she's busy channeling her inner Jenny from the block.
Anywho, Mohinder's roid rage rears its head again, and he yells at her when she asks him to fix her again. He softens a bit and apologizes, promising to have the answers for her. Oh hayyyll no, Maya's eyes say, and she flees Mohinder's lab.
Mohinder talks into his digital recorder for the umpteenth time. Honest to blog, shut up.
I don't think you're ready for this jelly,
I don't think you're ready for this jelly,
I don't think you're ready for this,
Cause my body's too bootylicious for ya babe.
Four years later, Mohinder's place
The lab is covered in dust, cobwebs and years of bellybutton lint. It's surprisingly not as decrepit as I'd imagine to be. The future Isaac paintings are scattered around, and Present Peter enters the place with some trepidation. You hear a rattling sound, which is presumably the fully-morphed Mohinder, and lots of scurrying. Slithering! Mohinder finally appears, eyes hidden, clad in a hoodie and dark clothing. None of his features are visible, and it's eerie. Rattle, rattle. Present Peter asks Snakey Suresh about Sylar, because he believes Sylar can help him. Mohinder says some more cryptic things about not repeating mistakes, as if all the future heroes/villains are reading the same script (just like telemarketers!). Mohinder bemoans his desire for abilities and his selfishness, which was his downfall. Also, he made the formula wrong. Cue Nelson Muntz pointing and screeching, "HA! HA!"
Present Peter asks where Sylar is, and Mohinder, ever the idiot, tells him that Sylar's ability is dangerous but gives up the location anyway. Costa Verde, California. Bingo. "Don't go!" yells Mohinder. Anyone else feel like all of the heroes got lobotomies this season?
Four Years in the Future, Costa Verde, California
Present Peter teleports to Costa Verde, and he doesn't even have to travel through time since he's already in the bleak future. He's armed with fireballs in his hands (are they Flint's? Or Meredith's), and warily steps through the Bennet house.
A young boy runs up to him, excitedly yelping, "Hi Uncle Peter, Dad's making waffles!"
Now, for the ultimate WTF moment. Sylar's...a father. Dressed like a J. Crew catalogue model. With an apron emblazoned with the phrase "Hail to the Chef." And he's happily making waffles in the Bennet kitchen. It's as unexpected as Mister Rogers blasting gangsta rap with a grille in his mouth. Fortunately, Mister Muggles is still alive.
All is well with the world.
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Comments (3)
damn.. i was really gonna quit watching this dumb show but reading your recap is so funny. how can I stop now...
1 of 3 | Posted by chibby | Posted on October 12, 2008 10:15 PM
Tvo, you have hit your heavenly stride!!!! Fantastic recap!!! My only complaint is, when I watch the show, I'm all like wow, and cool, and whoda thunk!? then I read the recap and realize, must have been the wine, coz in retrospect, it was pretty lame.
The Hiro arc is pain, and the desert quest, is a waste, the powers no powers stuff is making no sense. Oh well, Mama P still rocks, I like the total twist on Sylar and Peter, and frankly, I think Hayden and Ali both do pretty good in their roles. Hayden is only 18, and Ali is blisteringly beautiful, maybe I'm just mesmerized . . . . but I'm glad she's back, and also glad she's not saddled with bad mom guilt!
2 of 3 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on October 13, 2008 1:25 PM
chibby and juddfan -- Everything I do, I do for you. And everyone else who reads my recaps and bearing with my sleep-deprivation. You're the best, and I think Tim Kring got the memo about last season. I'm FINALLY caught up with the present/future now, and could not be more excited!
3 of 3 | Posted by T.Vo | Posted on October 13, 2008 6:14 PM