(The following takes place one year after the events of Spider-Man (PS4), including the events of the DLC)
1. PROLOGUE
New York. December 23, 2019.
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Or so they say. But to many, the holidays are less a time of harmony, charity, and good will towards men, and more like a yearly punch to the stomach. Yes, seasonal depression hits many fine New Yorkers. And Peter Parker (Age 24) was no exception. The last time Peter remembered enjoying the Christmas season was back when his Uncle Ben was still alive. Every holiday after felt like a game in which him and May try to ignore the hole in their family that he had left behind. Flash-forward to this year, and Peter was now in an even worse spot. Aunt May was gone. Hopefully, Peter imagined, she was spending her holiday with Ben somewhere. But that wishful thinking did not help Peter's depression. It did not help that even his surrogate family had left his side.
Doctor Octavius had betrayed Peter's trust. Months out from when he was expected to return, Harry was still being treated for his disease. And MJ… well, her articles about the Symkarian revolution were incredible. Suddenly, the Daily Bugle's impression of her went from "nosy kid in over her head" to "up-and-coming, world renowned field journalist." Peter was so proud, but he also knew what was coming next. Assignment after assignment. MJ leaving for long stretches out of the year. Going to dangerous places and unable to contact Peter. Breaking up was not the ideal option… but Peter knew that he could never pry himself away from his life as the protector of New York City, nor could he ask MJ to put her career aspirations on the back-burner for the sake of their relationship. And so, amicably, with many tears shed… the two ended their pairing.
With all these terrible things falling onto Peter's shoulders, one after the other, after the other… you'd think he'd be ready to take a bubble bath with a toaster. But, to the benefit of the city he protected, that was not Peter Parker. He took all these events in stride. As always, looking forward to a better future. Plus, he wasn't completely alone. In times of duress, Peter knew that there were still people in this city looking out for him. There was Miles, his brilliant protégé and trusted friend. Not to mention his old roommate Randy Robertson and former classmate Flash Thompson. Plus, he could always depend on his old gang at the Bugle for support: Robby, Betty, Eddie, and Ned. And Felicia was always out there, watching his back when he needed it most. Though he was alone this holiday season, he knew that, in a pinch, any of his friends would be willing to be with him on Christmas Day. What he didn't know was… He was going to be spending the holiday with someone he thought long gone from his life…
On December 23rd, 2019… Silver Sablinova returned to New York City.
