Theory:D.L. Hawkins

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Theory	Citations	Notes
D.L.'s power may involve more ways of manipulating the molecules of his body than just phasing.	None.	+ At the end of the video about Niki and D.L. on the official NBC site, D.L. is called a "shape-shifter." - In the same video, they also refer to Niki's power being "Good and Evil", which seems unlikely; Niki Sanders has thus far not revealed any indication that her powers have something to do with the divide between ultimate good and ultimate evil. Therefore, it is possible that the editors simply made an error, since he hasn't displayed any other power than phasing to date. - Mr. Bennet says to Sylar that so far he is the only individual to display more than one power - and in comic books there have only been one or two instances where shape-shifting has also granted the person the power of phasing. - This show is popular amongst people who do not have previous experiences with super-heroes, so the editors made the choice to put him down as a shape shifter instead of a phaser - seeing as that would be easier for people to understand. + Theoretically, D.L.'s phasing should allow him to phase into a liquid and therefore shapeshift because of its liquid properties.
D.L.'s power of phasing involves the ability to phase other objects, not necessarily himself.	None.	Whenever D.L. phases through something, it is shown with a rippling effect. This could be that he causes a slight instability (not like Zane Taylor's ability of liquefaction). This can explain how the bullet caused D.L.'s head to ripple when Jessica shot him. + Whenever D.L. phases through something like a wall, his clothes and any other items he may be carrying phase with him. In later episodes, he is shown bringing Niki through walls with him.
The fact that D.L. goes by his first two initials could be significant.	None.	• Or it could just be a nickname.
D.L. died from the Shanti Virus.	None.	If D.L. died in 2007 he possible survived the wounds from the Kirby Plaza events that were in November 2006. Also Niki said in the episode Kindred that she is sick, what may indicates that she has got the disease from his husband or Micah, because both stay very close to her. + During the events of Kirby Plaza he got in contact with Molly Walker. + he was also wounded, this would make the infection easier. It also explain why his wife and son din't developed the disease as fast.
D.L. is not really dead.	Micah says "We're a family. We're supposed to stay together." Then he asks why the family would have a fresh start "without Dad." Niki tells Micah,"Hey! I promise you. Whenever you want to see your father, I will make sure that happens." (Kindred)	+ It doesn't make sense for Micah to oppose the family getting "a fresh start" without D.L. if he believes D.L. to be dead. + It doesn't make sense for Niki to promise that Micah can see D.L. whenever he wants if they are leaving his body 1750 miles behind and going to New Orleans. - Niki breaks promises to Micah all the time, so making a promise she can't keep is in line with her character traits. - Niki could have been speaking figuratively. Maybe she is leaving Micah with a family photo that he can see whenever he wants. + D.L. has no death scene. - It is unknown what transpired in the four months between the time D.L. was seriously wounded and hospitalized and Four Months Later. - Niki is referring to D.L's gravesite, as in "Hey, Micah! Whenever you want to go see your dead father's resting place then I'll make sure that happens!"