Tracy and Nathan try to save themselves from a dangerous Mohinder who is no longer in control of himself. Mohinder turns to the dangerous, power-stealing Arthur Petrelli to help Maya, and in return, Mr. Petrelli asks for Mohinder’s help in developing the secret formula to give people powers in order for Mr. Petrelli to create his evil army of super villains. Meanwhile, Sylar is given the task by the comatose Angela to save Peter from the evil rival company, Pinehurst, when he captured and rendered powerless by his evil father.

Also, Daphne is ordered by Knox and Mr. Petrelli to kill Matt, or be killed herself, but finds the task difficult as she begins falling in love with him as he predicted. In Africa, Hiro is still searching for answers from the spiritual painter onto who or what is behind Pinehurst and what their nefarious plans are for the world. In California, Elle approaches Claire and asks for her help to control her powers which leads to both of them forming an uneven alliance to venture to Pinehurst in New Jersey to find answers. Also, H.R.G. recruits Meredith as his new sidekick to track down more Level 5 escapees.