 With the election and NYC s destruction looming, Nathan has a disturbing face-to-face meeting with the shadowy Linderman. Hiro s attempt to steal the sword steers him into a grim new direction. Suresh makes a breakthrough on "the list" -- at great cost. D.L. begins to suspect all is not well at home. Isaac paints his most terrible painting yet. New "hero" Candice Wilmer makes an illusive debut.