With the election and New York Citys destruction looming, Nathan has a disturbing face-to-face meeting with the shadowy Linderman. Hiros 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.