Heroes2006/II

[Nathan is uncovering a painting of him, Claire knocks on door]

Claire Bennet:
Your mom said you wanted to talk to me?

Nathan Petrelli:
I did, I do. Come in. Please. This should've happened a long time ago, under better circumstances. It shouldn't take someone nearly dying for the two of us to finally meet.

Claire Bennet:
You know, you don't have to this. Pretend to be nice to me.

Nathan Petrelli:
I'm not pretending. Claire, most people think the worst of me and I've probably given them a good reason to, but I want to do better. I want to be there for you. [pauses] But I can't. Not now.

Claire Bennet:
Of course.

Nathan Petrelli:
I'm sorry, but there are things happening right now that I don't expect you to understand. I barely understand them myself. I went into politics for the chance to do something good, to have a chance to help. To be a part of something big. And in order to do that, I have to...

Claire Bennet:
The election. Can't have some illegitimate daughter popping up right in front of the cameras.

Nathan Petrelli:
I need to win.

Claire Bennet:
You need me to leave. Paris with my grandmother.

Nathan Petrelli:
She warms up. Sort of. It's just one week.

Claire Bennet:
And then what?

Nathan Petrelli:
And then you come home to your family. Okay? [Claire and Nathan hug]