'Heroes' Chapter 2 - A Discussion

Okay! Chapter 2 is pretty important, too. It sets up the idea of Francis' undying love for Nicole Renard. She appears like a religious or divine vision at the start of chapter 2 (THAT'S IMPORTANT) and Francis seems to kneel at her feet, as if he is to be her knight in shining armour (MY WORD, THAT'S IMPORTANT, TOO!).