A canon-compliant drabble on The Amazing Spider-Man #73.


George had been doing better as of late, but Gwen was still smothering him, checking in on him every so often. She opened the door to his bedroom. "Are you comfortable, dad? Can I bring you anything?" Gwen smiled widely.

George returned the smile, from his bed. "I'm fine, honey! Feeling as good as new again!"

"Okay... But if you want anything, just bellow fellow!" Gwen chimed before closing the door to his bedroom. She quickly opened it again, peaking her head inside again. "By the way, dad...I don't suppose Peter Parker has called?"

"Why, dear? Were you expecting him to?"

"Well, I did think that he...oh, why worry about that? He's not the only boy in the world!" Gwen played, grinning softly. "Anyway, I think he's still angry about his meeting with Flash Thompson yesterday!" she pressed on.

George smiled wryly. "If he's not the only boy in the world...why do your eyes glow that way when you mention him, young lady?"

"Just my luck to have a father who's an ex-detective!" Gwen rolled her eyes playfully, before finally bidding him goodnight. "Nighty night, Mister Cupid!"