Does this scene from "Two Boats and a Helicopter" Inform Us of What's To Come in S2?

Written by: Brian Davids

Does this dream sequence from Season 1, Episode 3, "Two Boats and a Helicopter," inform us of where things are headed in Season 2?

“Are they burning in there? Why isn’t anybody doing anything?” - Young Nora

While Matt was unconscious in a hospital bed, these words were uttered by a Young Nora during Matt's dream sequence.  Matt once again paid the price for being a good samaritan after coming to the aid of a couple GR members who were being pelted by rocks. But during his unconscious state, Matt revisited his life's most traumatic experiences (e.g. his leukemia diagnosis, Mary's car accident) as well as the scene above where he, along with Nora, knowingly watched their parents and family home go up in flames.

So, with Season 2 focusing a great deal on keeping the family unit together (Kevin, Nora, Jill and Lily) as well as the purchase of a new family home in Miracle, Texas, will Matt's open declaration of faith cost Nora her family's home in a similar fashion?  Nora just so happens to live NEXT DOOR to a "firefighter" who burns down the homes of those who go against his mandate to keep their belief or faith in miracles on the down low.

Despite reluctantly agreeing at first, Matt later ignored John's orders to lie about Mary's awakening when he openly challenged John by giving him his wristband back and saying that he'd be return to "talk" with John once Mary woke up again.  Unfortunately for Matt, he probably doesn't know about the lengths that John will go to in order to keep miracle workers/believers quiet.

Matt probably thinks that he's protected by being in the encampment area outside the park, especially with Mary in the care of Kevin and Nora.  However, what Matt doesn't know is that Kevin may also be in danger once the Mercedes-handprint connects him to the scene of Evie's disappearance.  If Kevin is in danger, they're all in danger.

But, thanks to the encampment area outside the park, Matt has found his purpose again, which is to inspire people and reclaim Miracle for everyone who wants its "gift."  To begin the episode, Matt watched a few "runners" from camp raid Miracle National Park. Eventually, he'll be the one to lead them all as part of the reclamation of Miracle.

This brief post is meant to be a discussion so have at it in the comment section.

Will we see another house fire, only in Miracle, and with an older incarnation of Matt and Nora? Or, have we "been there, done that" as far as arson-based climaxes are concerned?

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