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==Synopsis== |
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At the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]], [[Samuel]] leaves his trailer and strolls along the midway. The other carnival residents give him a wide berth as he goes to [[Lydia]] and asks where everyone is. She tells him that the carnival is closed and everyone is afraid of him after what he did to the town. Lydia notes that all they wanted was a place to call their own, and wonders if he ever wanted the same thing. When he realizes she hasn't trusted him for a long time and tries to take her hand, she pulls away. Samuel wonders if she's become the [[empathy|empath]] to replace [[Joseph]], and what she's been telling the others. Lydia admits that nobody respects them, and Samuel says he'll win their respect back because he loves and needs them. He insists he'll do whatever he has to, to prove his worth. |
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[[Peter]] is having another [[precognitive dreaming|precognitive dream]] of [[Emma]] playing her cello in the Hall of Mirrors, and [[Sylar]] arriving to save her. He wakes up in his apartment and calls Emma at the hospital. She's not there, and he confirms she isn't at her apartment. He hangs up and then gets a call from [[Angela]]. |
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[[Matt]] arrives home and calls out for [[Janice]], and finds Sylar waiting for him. For a moment, Matt wonders if he's really there but Sylar tells him to calm down. He explains that he's on a fact-finding mission. Janice casually comes in and explains that she took [[Matt Jr.]] to day-care, and she's home for the day. Sylar continues his ruse that he's Matt's partner on the force, and Janice makes lunch for them as Sylar tells Matt they need to catch up. |
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[[Claire]] and [[Gretchen]] drive to [[Noah's apartment]]. Gretchen insists that Claire needs to tell her father what happened with Sylar. Claire is reluctant and points out that Noah didn't tell her when her real father died, but Gretchen says it has to be done. She takes Claire's hand and offers to go with her, but Claire insists it's something she has to do on her own. She goes up to the door with coffee and knocks, and [[Lauren]] lets her in. Lauren explains that [[Noah]] stepped out for a moment and Claire notices that there are maps of the carnival on the table. She asks Lauren why she's there and tells Lauren to tell her father to put it all behind him. Lauren says it isn't that simple and brings up satellite photography of the giant landslide where Samuel [[terrakinesis|buried a town]]. She explains that Samuel gains more power, the more specials are around, but refuses to say what they plan to do. Claire says they have it under control and leaves for class. |
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Sylar and the Parkmans have lunch and Sylar talks about how tight he and Matt are. Matt insists on Sylar going to the basement with him to see his special "projects." Downstairs, Sylar notes that Matt has figured out a way to live with his ability, and notes that in some ways Matt is stronger than he is. Sylar asks Matt to [[telepathy|go inside his head]] again and strip him of [[intuitive aptitude|his powers]]. He can't live with them anymore so he wants Matt to take them away. If Matt doesn't, Sylar threatens to kill Janice and Matt Jr. Matt agrees to try but tells him he'll have to let Janice go first. Sylar agrees as a gesture of good faith and Matt goes upstairs to send her away. Once he's gone, Sylar follows after him. |
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Peter arrives at Angela's home and she tells him that she couldn't think of he final words to put on [[Nathan]]'s tombstone. She admits that she was selfish and needed to see Peter and be sure he was okay. Peter realizes that she's talking about his vision and explains he saw the same thing. Angela warns that whatever Sylar might do, one isolated act doesn't make him Emma's savior. Peter asks her to tell him where he can find Sylar, and she begs him not to go. Peter points out that Nathan would never have turned his back on people in danger, and he can't either. |
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At [[Claire's dorm room]], Claire explains to Gretchen what's going on and worries that it wont' end well. She asks Gretchen what she should do, and Gretchen suggests that she ignore it and get on with her own life. She points out that Noah was right and Claire should never have gone there. Claire believes that the rest of the carnival residents want normal lives and are Samuel's unwitting pawns, but Gretchen points out she was only there for a day. She asks Claire to drop it and come to class with it, but Claire leaves to borrow Gretchen's car and go after it. |
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Back at his apartment, Noah is unable to get hold of Claire and leaves a message. He complains that Lauren should have stopped Claire, but Lauren points out that there wasn't anything she could do to stop his daughter. As Noah packs a rifle and warns that Samuel is escalating his attacks, Lauren warns that he's lost his focus and she can't stop worrying about him any more. Noah simply smiles and says they need to go. |
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==Memorable Quotes== |
==Memorable Quotes== |
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Revision as of 04:00, 26 January 2010
| The Art of Deception | |
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| Season: | Four |
| Episode number: | 416 |
| First aired: | January 25, 2010 |
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| Written by: | Mark Verheiden Misha Green |
| Directed by: | SJ Clarkson |
| Previous episode: | Pass/Fail |
Summary
Story Development
Synopsis

At the Sullivan Bros. Carnival, Samuel leaves his trailer and strolls along the midway. The other carnival residents give him a wide berth as he goes to Lydia and asks where everyone is. She tells him that the carnival is closed and everyone is afraid of him after what he did to the town. Lydia notes that all they wanted was a place to call their own, and wonders if he ever wanted the same thing. When he realizes she hasn't trusted him for a long time and tries to take her hand, she pulls away. Samuel wonders if she's become the empath to replace Joseph, and what she's been telling the others. Lydia admits that nobody respects them, and Samuel says he'll win their respect back because he loves and needs them. He insists he'll do whatever he has to, to prove his worth.
Peter is having another precognitive dream of Emma playing her cello in the Hall of Mirrors, and Sylar arriving to save her. He wakes up in his apartment and calls Emma at the hospital. She's not there, and he confirms she isn't at her apartment. He hangs up and then gets a call from Angela.
Matt arrives home and calls out for Janice, and finds Sylar waiting for him. For a moment, Matt wonders if he's really there but Sylar tells him to calm down. He explains that he's on a fact-finding mission. Janice casually comes in and explains that she took Matt Jr. to day-care, and she's home for the day. Sylar continues his ruse that he's Matt's partner on the force, and Janice makes lunch for them as Sylar tells Matt they need to catch up.
Claire and Gretchen drive to Noah's apartment. Gretchen insists that Claire needs to tell her father what happened with Sylar. Claire is reluctant and points out that Noah didn't tell her when her real father died, but Gretchen says it has to be done. She takes Claire's hand and offers to go with her, but Claire insists it's something she has to do on her own. She goes up to the door with coffee and knocks, and Lauren lets her in. Lauren explains that Noah stepped out for a moment and Claire notices that there are maps of the carnival on the table. She asks Lauren why she's there and tells Lauren to tell her father to put it all behind him. Lauren says it isn't that simple and brings up satellite photography of the giant landslide where Samuel buried a town. She explains that Samuel gains more power, the more specials are around, but refuses to say what they plan to do. Claire says they have it under control and leaves for class.
Sylar and the Parkmans have lunch and Sylar talks about how tight he and Matt are. Matt insists on Sylar going to the basement with him to see his special "projects." Downstairs, Sylar notes that Matt has figured out a way to live with his ability, and notes that in some ways Matt is stronger than he is. Sylar asks Matt to go inside his head again and strip him of his powers. He can't live with them anymore so he wants Matt to take them away. If Matt doesn't, Sylar threatens to kill Janice and Matt Jr. Matt agrees to try but tells him he'll have to let Janice go first. Sylar agrees as a gesture of good faith and Matt goes upstairs to send her away. Once he's gone, Sylar follows after him.
Peter arrives at Angela's home and she tells him that she couldn't think of he final words to put on Nathan's tombstone. She admits that she was selfish and needed to see Peter and be sure he was okay. Peter realizes that she's talking about his vision and explains he saw the same thing. Angela warns that whatever Sylar might do, one isolated act doesn't make him Emma's savior. Peter asks her to tell him where he can find Sylar, and she begs him not to go. Peter points out that Nathan would never have turned his back on people in danger, and he can't either.
At Claire's dorm room, Claire explains to Gretchen what's going on and worries that it wont' end well. She asks Gretchen what she should do, and Gretchen suggests that she ignore it and get on with her own life. She points out that Noah was right and Claire should never have gone there. Claire believes that the rest of the carnival residents want normal lives and are Samuel's unwitting pawns, but Gretchen points out she was only there for a day. She asks Claire to drop it and come to class with it, but Claire leaves to borrow Gretchen's car and go after it.
Back at his apartment, Noah is unable to get hold of Claire and leaves a message. He complains that Lauren should have stopped Claire, but Lauren points out that there wasn't anything she could do to stop his daughter. As Noah packs a rifle and warns that Samuel is escalating his attacks, Lauren warns that he's lost his focus and she can't stop worrying about him any more. Noah simply smiles and says they need to go.
Memorable Quotes
"All I know is that once I'm free from the temptation of my ability..."
"Mm-mm? You're going to be normal? I'm sorry, that ship sailed 50 murders ago."
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Character Appearances
Trivia
See Also
- For images from The Art of Deception, see images from The Art of Deception.
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| See Also: Volume One Episodes • Volume Two Episodes • Volume Three Episodes • Volume Four Episodes • Volume Five Episodes • Heroes Reborn Episodes • All Episodes |
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