p data-xf-p="1"I'd sit across from Jameson as he sorted through the pictures I got of Spiderman and the Juggernaut. He would simply sort through the pictures and let loose a small grunt, "Parker what's your plans for the fourth?"/p
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p data-xf-p="1""Oh nothing, just hanging out with my aunt. Why are you asking sir," I can see him pause as he would sit down the pictures and turn his eyes up to me. I cannot help but freeze at that stare of his as he chuckles and shakes his head./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Kid you need to learn how to make small talk you're shit about doing it. Here, have a small bonus for your Fourth of July these are some good pictures," It felt pretty good getting such a bonus. I was gonna swing by the store and grab some sides for tonight and maybe some cheap fireworks. The Fourth hasn't been the same since Ben died and truthfully it felt empty every year. If it wasn't for Aunt May I'd already be heading out and doing some more patrols. I just couldn't leave her all alone tonight. Still, I'd probably slip out later when she fell asleep./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I simply get up and start heading out, "Happy Fourth Mister Jonah." He had also been changing how people called him which was kinda weird. Many people still called him Jameson but more and more often he's been insisting on being called "Jonah"./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"~/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I wince slightly at the pain in my ribs. I still hadn't healed properly from the Rhino throwing me like a football. As I head down the stairs I can't help but breakout in a small smile at the smell of all the food Aunt May had been cooking. As I get down stairs I slip past her and open up the fridge pulling out the potato salad and beans I had grabbed at the store, "Need any help? I got the sides you like and everything?"/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Oh don't worry Peter you'll be handling cleanup and putting it all away once we're done," I let out an exaggerated groan and she laughs softly at that. Tonight was the worst for her. At least I was always used to small families get togethers but she had always told me about the huge gatherings she used to have for every holiday. . .Guess getting old really sucks./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1" "What's up with all the money lately you've been replacing and repairing everything in the house and don't think I haven't noticed you filling up my car with gas," I would get out of her way as she opened the Oven and pulled out the meat-loaf./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Well, you recall all that nasty stuff I've said about my boss right? I think something happened to him and now he's just so much nicer, more raises and. . .abit more paranoid. I mean I've come across him stuffing grenades into his Computer Aunt May," She pauses standing up and turning to me. Her face one of confusion and some judgement. "Im not joking this time I swear," She would keep staring at me for a few more seconds trying to discern if that was some joke./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Huh. . .Well, maybe he lost someone. Wait, isn't your boss that fellow who got off with Murdering the Vulture," I wince slightly at that. In truth, It was somewhat my fault for not getting there as quick as I could. . .I only snap out of my daze as a harsh knock comes from my door. Aunt May pauses glancing at me I simply give her a small shrug./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"She would reach to the side of the fridge and pull out a base-ball bat before handing it to me. I mean, we did live in a rather bad neighborhood and we've heard stories of low-lifes using the fireworks to hide the sound of gunshots. . .Or maybe someone had finally followed me home. That was always a little paranoid thought at the back of my head that had been bothering me more and more lately./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I glance to the side peering through the small window. I can just see a large man holding alot of things in his hands. . .Who was this? I open the door a peek and go dead silent as a voice booms out, "Parker open the fucking door already! I brought food, fireworks and these burning hot beans are cooking my arm hair."/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"Opening the door fully I go dead silent as Mister Jonah was standing there with a large red bowl in one hand and a square firework in the other. "Um- What are you doing here sir?"/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Simple Peter, I heard you were having a shit america day so I brought some food where there's more in the truck and fireworks. I already talked with the guy down the street they're gonna set off some fireworks on the roof in an hour," Im speechless as Aunt May would walk up next to me and gasp in surprise./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Oh what a kind man! Peter, show him in and help him carry that food in," I kinda stand still needing a second to recover before I reach out taking the Beans and the large fireworks from him before heading to the Kitchen. By the time I turn around I see him already coming back in with something else that smells wonderful./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Wait wait- You're rich don't you have legitimately a hundred other places you could be," He would nod as he sat down and ripped off the tinfoil. I go dead silent at the prime-rib all cut up perfectly sitting before me. It smelt delicious./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Yes Peter I could have but you've made me hundreds of thousands of dollars with those pictures sustaining my Premium subscription service. You've been working hard and risking your life its only fair I, a hot blooded American MAN makes sure you have a proper fourth of July. Now, come help me get the rest of these illegal fireworks into the house," I quickly reach down grabbing a slice of meat and stuffing it in my mouth. Oh my god I let out a groan from how good it is as I quickly catch up./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""In truth Peter, you're a young man and I've already passed on the culture and tradition of celebrating the Holidays and loving your nation to my own boy. You don't got no one to guide you. . .You don't deserve to grow up old and uncaring of celebrations and holidays boy. One day you're gonna have your own family and this I know for a fact so let's show you how to be the MVP for these holidays," I cringe abit as he tries and uses some modern words. Honestly I'd rather get hit by the Rhino again then have Jonah say MVP. Yet, despite the wording I can't help but smile and let loose a small chuckle. I think I had a pretty cool Boss./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Oh nothing, just hanging out with my aunt. Why are you asking sir," I can see him pause as he would sit down the pictures and turn his eyes up to me. I cannot help but freeze at that stare of his as he chuckles and shakes his head./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Kid you need to learn how to make small talk you're shit about doing it. Here, have a small bonus for your Fourth of July these are some good pictures," It felt pretty good getting such a bonus. I was gonna swing by the store and grab some sides for tonight and maybe some cheap fireworks. The Fourth hasn't been the same since Ben died and truthfully it felt empty every year. If it wasn't for Aunt May I'd already be heading out and doing some more patrols. I just couldn't leave her all alone tonight. Still, I'd probably slip out later when she fell asleep./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I simply get up and start heading out, "Happy Fourth Mister Jonah." He had also been changing how people called him which was kinda weird. Many people still called him Jameson but more and more often he's been insisting on being called "Jonah"./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"~/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I wince slightly at the pain in my ribs. I still hadn't healed properly from the Rhino throwing me like a football. As I head down the stairs I can't help but breakout in a small smile at the smell of all the food Aunt May had been cooking. As I get down stairs I slip past her and open up the fridge pulling out the potato salad and beans I had grabbed at the store, "Need any help? I got the sides you like and everything?"/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Oh don't worry Peter you'll be handling cleanup and putting it all away once we're done," I let out an exaggerated groan and she laughs softly at that. Tonight was the worst for her. At least I was always used to small families get togethers but she had always told me about the huge gatherings she used to have for every holiday. . .Guess getting old really sucks./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1" "What's up with all the money lately you've been replacing and repairing everything in the house and don't think I haven't noticed you filling up my car with gas," I would get out of her way as she opened the Oven and pulled out the meat-loaf./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Well, you recall all that nasty stuff I've said about my boss right? I think something happened to him and now he's just so much nicer, more raises and. . .abit more paranoid. I mean I've come across him stuffing grenades into his Computer Aunt May," She pauses standing up and turning to me. Her face one of confusion and some judgement. "Im not joking this time I swear," She would keep staring at me for a few more seconds trying to discern if that was some joke./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Huh. . .Well, maybe he lost someone. Wait, isn't your boss that fellow who got off with Murdering the Vulture," I wince slightly at that. In truth, It was somewhat my fault for not getting there as quick as I could. . .I only snap out of my daze as a harsh knock comes from my door. Aunt May pauses glancing at me I simply give her a small shrug./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"She would reach to the side of the fridge and pull out a base-ball bat before handing it to me. I mean, we did live in a rather bad neighborhood and we've heard stories of low-lifes using the fireworks to hide the sound of gunshots. . .Or maybe someone had finally followed me home. That was always a little paranoid thought at the back of my head that had been bothering me more and more lately./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"I glance to the side peering through the small window. I can just see a large man holding alot of things in his hands. . .Who was this? I open the door a peek and go dead silent as a voice booms out, "Parker open the fucking door already! I brought food, fireworks and these burning hot beans are cooking my arm hair."/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1"Opening the door fully I go dead silent as Mister Jonah was standing there with a large red bowl in one hand and a square firework in the other. "Um- What are you doing here sir?"/p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Simple Peter, I heard you were having a shit america day so I brought some food where there's more in the truck and fireworks. I already talked with the guy down the street they're gonna set off some fireworks on the roof in an hour," Im speechless as Aunt May would walk up next to me and gasp in surprise./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Oh what a kind man! Peter, show him in and help him carry that food in," I kinda stand still needing a second to recover before I reach out taking the Beans and the large fireworks from him before heading to the Kitchen. By the time I turn around I see him already coming back in with something else that smells wonderful./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Wait wait- You're rich don't you have legitimately a hundred other places you could be," He would nod as he sat down and ripped off the tinfoil. I go dead silent at the prime-rib all cut up perfectly sitting before me. It smelt delicious./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""Yes Peter I could have but you've made me hundreds of thousands of dollars with those pictures sustaining my Premium subscription service. You've been working hard and risking your life its only fair I, a hot blooded American MAN makes sure you have a proper fourth of July. Now, come help me get the rest of these illegal fireworks into the house," I quickly reach down grabbing a slice of meat and stuffing it in my mouth. Oh my god I let out a groan from how good it is as I quickly catch up./p
p data-xf-p="1" /p
p data-xf-p="1""In truth Peter, you're a young man and I've already passed on the culture and tradition of celebrating the Holidays and loving your nation to my own boy. You don't got no one to guide you. . .You don't deserve to grow up old and uncaring of celebrations and holidays boy. One day you're gonna have your own family and this I know for a fact so let's show you how to be the MVP for these holidays," I cringe abit as he tries and uses some modern words. Honestly I'd rather get hit by the Rhino again then have Jonah say MVP. Yet, despite the wording I can't help but smile and let loose a small chuckle. I think I had a pretty cool Boss./p