Emma Coolidge

Emma
Portrayed by	Deanne Bray
First appearance	Ink
In-story stats
Known ability	Enhanced synesthesia
Gender
Home	New York, NY
Residence	Emma Coolidge's apartment
Occupation	Hospital worker

Emma is a co-worker of Peter Petrelli. She is an evolved human with the ability to see sound waves. She is also deaf.

Character History

Ink

Emma's vibration alarm awakens her, prompting her to get ready for work. As she is leaving, she puts in iPod earbuds to keep people from realizing she's can't hear, and sees an odd twinkling from water dripping from her faucet. She smiles and turns off the water. Later, at work, Emma hands Peter some files that he must sign. She wheels across the room and notices that Peter is talking to her. Accidentally knocking over a mug of tea, she sees a flash of red light as the mug shatters. After Peter leaves, Emma goes to see a doctor and she admits that she has been seeing strange lights. The doctor speculates that she may be having a crossover of senses, a condition to known as "synesthesia" and asks her why she is disengaged from her work. Emma tells the doctor that she would prefer not to see those who pity her.

Later that evening, while she is eating a sandwich in the park, Emma watches a cellist playing. She sees the music as flowing red energy and when the cellist leaves, Emma stands and plucks a string, producing more lights. She follows the lights, and plays beautiful music. When she finishes and realizes what she has done, she hands the bow to the cellist and leaves in a hurry.

Evolved Human Abilities

Emma has the ability to see sound waves as beautiful lights.

Notes

• Emma's ability is a real world condition, and it's not limited to sight and sound.
• Emma's doctor tells Emma that she could be treating patients instead of filing papers (Ink). This may imply that Emma has some medical background, but has decided not to use it. Of course, it could also imply that Emma simply isn't living up to her potential.