Theory:Matt Parkman - Revision history

imported>Yoshi n1: Damian

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Damian

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imported>Yoshi n1: Damian

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	{{plus}} Matt is very powerful, he can muddle Sylar's thoughts (like he did to Danko in ''[[Turn and Face the Strange]]''), he can cast an illusion (Knox, ''[[Eris Quod Sum]]''), he can enter his mind and paralyze him (Molly, ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', or Angela, ''[[Angels and Monsters]]''). As long as Sylar doesn't have telepathy, he's no match for Matt.<br />		{{plus}} Matt is very powerful, he can muddle Sylar's thoughts (like he did to Danko in ''[[Turn and Face the Strange]]''), he can cast an illusion (Knox, ''[[Eris Quod Sum]]''), he can enter his mind and paralyze him (Molly, ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', or Angela, ''[[Angels and Monsters]]''). As long as Sylar doesn't have telepathy, he's no match for Matt.<br />
	:{{minus}} Linderman said that after telepathy still scars in the brain, he was cured Angela after treatment Arthur's telepathy. So, Sylar has regeneration of tissues.<br />		:{{minus}} Linderman said that after telepathy still scars in the brain, he was cured Angela after treatment Arthur's telepathy. So, Sylar has regeneration of tissues.<br />
	::{{plus}} Sylar needed [[~~Damien~~]]'s [[Memory restoration\|help]] to remember his past. Likewise, Peter did not immediately regenerate from the effects of Haitian's manipulation; he needed coaching from Adam.<br />		::{{plus}} Sylar needed [[Damian]]'s [[Memory restoration\|help]] to remember his past. Likewise, Peter did not immediately regenerate from the effects of Haitian's manipulation; he needed coaching from Adam.<br />
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imported>Altes: it's kinda obvious, since neither Matt, nor Sylar in his nead ever heard about the carnival

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it's kinda obvious, since neither Matt, nor Sylar in his nead ever heard about the carnival

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 {{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />
 :{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />
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 | [[Matt]] could easily prevent [[Sylar]] from acquiring his ability. || Matt's actions at ''[[Shadowboxing]]''. || {{plus}} Matt has shown he is able to telepathically control Sylar's actions. (''[[Shadowboxing]]'')<br />

imported>Altes at 11:49, 6 December 2009

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imported>Altes: disproven

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disproven

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	{{minus}} [[Telekinesis]] is a mental ability too. But neither Matt or Maury moved things with their mind.<br />		{{minus}} [[Telekinesis]] is a mental ability too. But neither Matt or Maury moved things with their mind.<br />
	{{minus}} The same with [[enhanced memory]].<br />		{{minus}} The same with [[enhanced memory]].<br />
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	\| There is another telepath inducing nightmares about Sylar in Matt's mind. \|\| Volume Five seems to be full of new characters with powers. \|\| {{plus}} Although Matt does understand what he did to Sylar was wrong, it is unlikely he'd want to let him return.<br />
	{{minus}} This seems too similar to the plotline involving Linderman and Nathan in Season 3.<br />
	{{minus}} Sylar has access to information that neither Matt nor any other character would be likely to know, such as how Peter defeated him in ''[[An Invisible Thread]]'' or his attempt on Charlie's life at the Burnt Toast Diner.<br />
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	\| Matt's going to become a rogue. He's going to cause problems for Janice and other people's lives. \|\| In both [[Orientation]] and [[Jump, Push, Fall]], he's having attitude problems. \|\| {{plus}} Matt's personal ghost is [[Sylar]].<br />		\| Matt's going to become a rogue. He's going to cause problems for Janice and other people's lives. \|\| In both [[Orientation]] and [[Jump, Push, Fall]], he's having attitude problems. \|\| {{plus}} Matt's personal ghost is [[Sylar]].<br />
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	::{{note}} Sylar in Matt's head may not have other powers than Matt's.<br />		::{{note}} Sylar in Matt's head may not have other powers than Matt's.<br />
	:{{note}} Samuel has already returned to the present.<br />		:{{note}} Samuel has already returned to the present.<br />
	::{{note}} The episodes may not be taking place in precise chronological order; in previous seasons the timeline would jump around a bit from episode to episode to show what different characters were doing at the same time (i.e. between ''[[~~1964~~]]'' and ''[[I Am Sylar]]''. <br />		::{{note}} The episodes may not be taking place in precise chronological order; in previous seasons the timeline would jump around a bit from episode to episode to show what different characters were doing at the same time (i.e. between ''[[1961]]'' and ''[[I Am Sylar]]''. <br />
	{{plus}} Neither Matt, nor Sylar-in-Matt know about the Carvinal.<br />		{{plus}} Neither Matt, nor Sylar-in-Matt know about the Carvinal.<br />
	{{minus}} It's a carnival. Lots of people attend it.<br />		{{minus}} It's a carnival. Lots of people attend it.<br />
	{{plus}} One of the carnies seems to have the ability to cloak the Carnival from people they don't want visiting.<br />		{{plus}} One of the carnies seems to have the ability to cloak the Carnival from people they don't want visiting.<br />
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	\| [[Sylar]] hasn't actually possessed Matt's mind. Matt is just developing multi-personality disorder. Possibly driven insane by his powerful ability. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt's problems with Sylar seem similar to the problems [[Niki]] used to have.<br />
	{{minus}} Sylar claims he entered Matt's mind when Matt was erasing his memory, and Matt believes he is a "mental essence".<br />
	{{minus}} Sylar has access to information Matt himself had no knowledge of, such as the fact Peter defeated him by stabbing him in the throat with a syringe, or the fact that Sylar once attacked Charlie in the Burnt Toast Diner.<br />
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	\| [[Matt]] could easily prevent [[Sylar]] from acquiring his ability. \|\| Matt's actions at ''[[Shadowboxing]]''. \|\| {{plus}} Matt has shown he is able to telepathically control Sylar's actions. (''[[Shadowboxing]]'')<br />		\| [[Matt]] could easily prevent [[Sylar]] from acquiring his ability. \|\| Matt's actions at ''[[Shadowboxing]]''. \|\| {{plus}} Matt has shown he is able to telepathically control Sylar's actions. (''[[Shadowboxing]]'')<br />

imported>Intuitive Empath at 22:55, 5 December 2009

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	:{{plus}} It doesn't mean Arthur was a more powerful telepath.<br />		:{{plus}} It doesn't mean Arthur was a more powerful telepath.<br />
	{{plus}} In "Behind the Eclipse: Week Eight", Joe Pokaski and Aron Coliete commented that "Matt’s power is evolving in ways that his father's never did."<br />		{{plus}} In "Behind the Eclipse: Week Eight", Joe Pokaski and Aron Coliete commented that "Matt’s power is evolving in ways that his father's never did."<br />
	:{{minus}} Arthur was not Matt's father.<br/>		:{{minus}} Arthur was not Matt's father.<br />
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	\| Matt will become a major villain. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} The power of precognition is one that requires great strength of character and responsibility. Matt's shirking of his ex-wife and son, his job, his family ties, and his immature relationship with [[Daphne]] all have roots in negativity and irresponsibility.<br />		\| Matt will become a major villain. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} The power of precognition is one that requires great strength of character and responsibility. Matt's shirking of his ex-wife and son, his job, his family ties, and his immature relationship with [[Daphne]] all have roots in negativity and irresponsibility.<br />

imported>PJDEP: Proven true

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Proven true

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	{{minus}} It's a carnival. Lots of people attend it.<br />		{{minus}} It's a carnival. Lots of people attend it.<br />
	{{plus}} One of the carnies seems to have the ability to cloak the Carnival from people they don't want visiting.<br />		{{plus}} One of the carnies seems to have the ability to cloak the Carnival from people they don't want visiting.<br />
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	\| [[Matt]] will survive being shot, somehow, and the shock will force [[Sylar]] to give Matt control back. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} It is unlikely that such a developed character would meet an end like this.<br />
	:{{minus}} A lot of other characters have met their deaths in even worse ways. (Adam, D.L. Nathan, etc.)<br/>
	{{plus}} Matt is a main character.<br />
	{{plus}} Sylar reverted to his true form upon being shot and regenerating. Even though he can't regenerate, the same could happen to Matt.<br />
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	\| [[Sylar]] hasn't actually possessed Matt's mind. Matt is just developing multi-personality disorder. Possibly driven insane by his powerful ability. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt's problems with Sylar seem similar to the problems [[Niki]] used to have.<br />		\| [[Sylar]] hasn't actually possessed Matt's mind. Matt is just developing multi-personality disorder. Possibly driven insane by his powerful ability. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt's problems with Sylar seem similar to the problems [[Niki]] used to have.<br />

imported>PJDEP at 22:45, 5 December 2009

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	:{{plus}} It doesn't mean Arthur was a more powerful telepath.<br />		:{{plus}} It doesn't mean Arthur was a more powerful telepath.<br />
	{{plus}} In "Behind the Eclipse: Week Eight", Joe Pokaski and Aron Coliete commented that "Matt’s power is evolving in ways that his father's never did."<br />		{{plus}} In "Behind the Eclipse: Week Eight", Joe Pokaski and Aron Coliete commented that "Matt’s power is evolving in ways that his father's never did."<br />
			:{{minus}} Arthur was not Matt's father.<br/>
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	\| Matt will become a major villain. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} The power of precognition is one that requires great strength of character and responsibility. Matt's shirking of his ex-wife and son, his job, his family ties, and his immature relationship with [[Daphne]] all have roots in negativity and irresponsibility.<br />		\| Matt will become a major villain. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} The power of precognition is one that requires great strength of character and responsibility. Matt's shirking of his ex-wife and son, his job, his family ties, and his immature relationship with [[Daphne]] all have roots in negativity and irresponsibility.<br />

imported>Intuitive Empath at 20:56, 3 December 2009

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	::{{plus}} Matt understood that Daphne was a good person who made bad choices.<br />		::{{plus}} Matt understood that Daphne was a good person who made bad choices.<br />
	{{plus}} In an alternative future, he is with Daphne rather than Janice.<br />		{{plus}} In an alternative future, he is with Daphne rather than Janice.<br />
	:{{plus}} He had a [[Daniella Parkman\|~~daugther~~]] with Daphne.<br />		:{{plus}} He had a [[Daniella Parkman\|daughter]] with Daphne.<br />
	::{{minus}} That occurred in an alternate future in which Matt had never reconciled with Janice.<br />		::{{minus}} That occurred in an alternate future in which Matt had never reconciled with Janice.<br />
	:::{{plus}} Daphne is still alive in that alternate timeline.<br />		:::{{plus}} Daphne is still alive in that alternate timeline.<br />
			::::{{minus}} The only future version of Daphne died, and Daphne died in the present, she can't exist in any new future.<br />
	{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />		{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />
	:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />		:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />

imported>Ebrown2112 at 06:11, 3 December 2009

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	{{plus}} He never checks up with Janice, while he stayed with Daphne.<br />		{{plus}} He never checks up with Janice, while he stayed with Daphne.<br />
	:{{minus}} Matt has known Janice for some time, while only having newly met and fallen in love with Daphne. Daphne is also a known troubled bird that Matt is concerned will slip back into criminal behavior. Both are credible reasons for Matt to pay more attention to her than to Janice. <br />		:{{minus}} Matt has known Janice for some time, while only having newly met and fallen in love with Daphne. Daphne is also a known troubled bird that Matt is concerned will slip back into criminal behavior. Both are credible reasons for Matt to pay more attention to her than to Janice. <br />
			::{{plus}} Matt understood that Daphne was a good person who made bad choices.<br />
	{{plus}} In an alternative future, he is with Daphne rather than Janice.<br />		{{plus}} In an alternative future, he is with Daphne rather than Janice.<br />
	:{{plus}} He had a [[Daniella Parkman\|daugther]] with Daphne.<br />		:{{plus}} He had a [[Daniella Parkman\|daugther]] with Daphne.<br />
	::{{minus}} That ~~occured~~ in an alternate future in which Matt had never reconciled with Janice.<br />		::{{minus}} That occurred in an alternate future in which Matt had never reconciled with Janice.<br />
			:::{{plus}} Daphne is still alive in that alternate timeline.<br />
	{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />		{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />
	:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />		:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />

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	\| [[Matt]] is a clone of [[Maury Parkman]]. \|\| They both have the same [[telepathy\|ability]]. \|\| {{plus}} Very few other characters have the same- or even similar- abilities as their parents.<br />		\| [[Matt]] is a clone of [[Maury Parkman]]. \|\| They both have the same [[telepathy\|ability]]. \|\| {{plus}} Very few other characters have the same or even similar abilities as their parents.<br />
			:{{minus}} There are also [[Gray]]s, [[Bowman]]s, [[Petrelli]]s, [[Santiago]] and [[Edward]].<br />
	{{minus}} Matt still has his hair, while Maury is balding.<br />		{{minus}} Matt still has his hair, while Maury is balding.<br />
	:{{plus}} Matt and Maury are not the same age.<br />		:{{plus}} Matt and Maury are not the same age.<br />
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	::{{note}} Usutu seems fairly fond of screwing with people who visit him (hence the multiple shovel blows to Hiro's face). He may have simply been messing around with Parkman.<br />		::{{note}} Usutu seems fairly fond of screwing with people who visit him (hence the multiple shovel blows to Hiro's face). He may have simply been messing around with Parkman.<br />
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	\| [[Matt]] can kill with his ability. \|\| He implied this to [[Knox]]. \|\| {{plus}} [[Bob]] said that whatever the brain controls, [[Matt]] can control.<br />		\| [[Matt]] can kill with his ability. \|\| He implied this to [[Knox]]. \|\| {{plus}} [[Bob]] said that whatever the brain controls, Matt can control.<br />
	:{{plus}} If this is true, he could possibly make the brain stop the heart beating or stop someone breathing.<br />		:{{plus}} If this is true, he could possibly make the brain stop the heart beating or stop someone breathing.<br />
	{{plus}} The good side needs some more offensive abilities, if they are supposed to defeat the villains.<br />		{{plus}} The good side needs some more offensive abilities, if they are supposed to defeat the villains.<br />
	:{{minus}} Having wit/smarts can be just as effective or more effective than an offensive ability.<br />		:{{minus}} Having wit/smarts can be just as effective or more effective than an offensive ability.<br />
	{{plus}} [[Betty]] was able to kill someone with her [[illusion\|ability]]. Since Matt's ability allows him to do the same thing as Betty/Candice, it can be reasonably assumed that he can kill someone as well.<br />		{{plus}} [[Betty]] was able to kill someone with her [[illusion\|ability]]. Since Matt's ability allows him to do the same thing as Betty/Candice, it can be reasonably assumed that he can kill someone as well.<br />
			:{{minus}} [[Ren]] died of a heart attack because Betty morphed into him.<br />
	{{plus}} If Matt can control the functions of the brain, by all means he can stop the brain from functioning all together.<br />		{{plus}} If Matt can control the functions of the brain, by all means he can stop the brain from functioning all together.<br />
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	{{minus}} Not only precognition requires strength and responsibility. For example, [[space-time manipulation]] does. [[Hiro]] was childish and irresponsible, but he successfully became a hero.<br />		{{minus}} Not only precognition requires strength and responsibility. For example, [[space-time manipulation]] does. [[Hiro]] was childish and irresponsible, but he successfully became a hero.<br />
	:{{note}} He has also done very irresponsible things because he wanted a quest, such as allowing his half of the formula to be stolen.<br />		:{{note}} He has also done very irresponsible things because he wanted a quest, such as allowing his half of the formula to be stolen.<br />
	{{plus}} Sylar is currently possessing him since [[Strange Attractors]].<br />
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	\| Matt actually has the power of psionic mimicry. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt never developed powers until he was near those with mental abilities, and seems to be able to master those abilities with relative ease shortly after being exposed to them.<br />		\| Matt actually has the power of psionic mimicry. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt never developed powers until he was near those with mental abilities, and seems to be able to master those abilities with relative ease shortly after being exposed to them.<br />
	:{{minus}} Matt was shown to struggle with his ability at first, picking up thoughts when he didn't want to.<br />		:{{minus}} Matt was shown to struggle with his ability at first, picking up thoughts when he didn't want to.<br />
	{{plus}} Matt first developed [[telepathy]] after being [[persuasion\|told]] by Eden to go eat donuts. ~~The~~ [[Haitian]] was nearby.<br />		{{plus}} Matt first developed [[telepathy]] after being [[persuasion\|told]] by Eden to go eat donuts. [[The Haitian]] was nearby.<br />
	{{plus}} Matt's power expanded to full blown [[telepathy]] and casting illusions after reuniting with his father, [[Maury Parkman]], and being trapped by him in a nightmare.<br />		{{plus}} Matt's power expanded to full blown [[telepathy]] and casting illusions after reuniting with his father, [[Maury Parkman]], and being trapped by him in a nightmare.<br />
	:{{minus}} They had the same ability. Matt simply picked up some new tricks.<br />		:{{minus}} They had the same ability. Matt simply picked up some new tricks.<br />
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	{{plus}} Matt developed [[precognition]] shortly after meeting [[Usutu]], a precog and eating his paste.<br />		{{plus}} Matt developed [[precognition]] shortly after meeting [[Usutu]], a precog and eating his paste.<br />
	{{plus}} This would also explain the 'feedback' Matt and [[Peter Petrelli]] experienced when they first met, as both their powers were trying to mimic each other.<br />		{{plus}} This would also explain the 'feedback' Matt and [[Peter Petrelli]] experienced when they first met, as both their powers were trying to mimic each other.<br />
	{{plus}} [[Bob Bishop]] said that whatever the brain controls, [[Matt]] can control.<br />		{{plus}} [[Bob Bishop]] said that whatever the brain controls, Matt can control.<br />
	:{{note}} Telepathy can be used in different manners, it's not a specialized ability such as [[illusion]] or [[persuasion]].<br />		:{{note}} Telepathy can be used in different manners, it's not a specialized ability such as [[illusion]] or [[persuasion]].<br />
	{{minus}} Matt encountered [[Angela]] several times, but he never saw [[precognitive dreaming\|prophetic dreams]], although her ability is mental.<br />		{{minus}} Matt encountered [[Angela]] several times, but he never saw [[precognitive dreaming\|prophetic dreams]], although her ability is mental.<br />
	{{minus}} Matt encountered [[the Haitian]] several times. Although telepathy can be used to supress memories (as shown by [[Arthur]] in ''[[Villains]]''), nobody has used it yet to negate abilities of others.<br />		{{minus}} Matt encountered the Haitian several times. Although telepathy can be used to supress memories (as shown by [[Arthur]] in ''[[Villains]]''), nobody has used it yet to negate abilities of others.<br />
	:{{plus}} The Haitian suppressed Matt's ability each time they met, perhaps Matt never had an opportunity to absorb his [[Mental manipulation\|power]].<br />		:{{plus}} The Haitian suppressed Matt's ability each time they met, perhaps Matt never had an opportunity to absorb his [[Mental manipulation\|power]].<br />
	::{{minus}} Sometimes Matt could overcome the Haitian's ability and read thoughts, although in single words.<br />		::{{minus}} Sometimes Matt could overcome the Haitian's ability and read thoughts, although in single words.<br />
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	{{plus}} Matt is jealous which can be a sign of mischief. He lets his jealousy at the end of [[Jump, Push, Fall]] get to him by using his ability on the water guy, Roy. During that time he still had [[Sylar]] in his mind talking to him. His reaction after using his ability was very rebellious and villainous.<br />		{{plus}} Matt is jealous which can be a sign of mischief. He lets his jealousy at the end of [[Jump, Push, Fall]] get to him by using his ability on the water guy, Roy. During that time he still had [[Sylar]] in his mind talking to him. His reaction after using his ability was very rebellious and villainous.<br />
	{{plus}} Matt is continually haunted by thoughts of Sylar which can lead him to go crazy and do things he shouldn't. He might start getting wrong ideas about certain situations and cause mischief.<br />		{{plus}} Matt is continually haunted by thoughts of Sylar which can lead him to go crazy and do things he shouldn't. He might start getting wrong ideas about certain situations and cause mischief.<br />
	{{plus}} Sylar is currently possessing him since [[Strange Attractors]].<br />
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	\| [[Matt]] will become the most powerful character ever. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt's power is evolving and becoming more and more powerful, to the extent that he can even suppress memories and control peoples actions.<br />		\| [[Matt]] will become the most powerful character ever. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Matt's power is evolving and becoming more and more powerful, to the extent that he can even suppress memories and control peoples actions.<br />
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	:::{{plus}} Daphne is still alive in that alternate timeline.<br />		:::{{plus}} Daphne is still alive in that alternate timeline.<br />
	::::{{minus}} The only future version of Daphne died, and Daphne died in the present, she can't exist in any new future.<br />		::::{{minus}} The only future version of Daphne died, and Daphne died in the present, she can't exist in any new future.<br />
			::{{minus}} Matt has [[Matt Jr.\|a child]] with Janice, too.<br />
	{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />		{{minus}} Matt calls Daphne "Janice" when they're in the hospital together.<br />
	:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />		:{{note}} She needed an alias.<br />