"So you've got the number written down, right M.J.?" Peter asked over his cell phone.
"Yes, I understand what I've got to do." Mary Jane replied.
"The timing has to be perfect. I'll call you right before I go in the office. Give us another ten minutes."
"O.k."
"Bye M.J.," Peter said solemnly.
It distressed M.J. to hear Peter so serious and somber. She hadn't realized that there was darker side to Peter's life. "Bye Peter," M.J. added, "And good luck."
"Thank you." Peter hung up his phone. "I'll need it," he said a loud to himself. The first part of his plan was about to begin.
***
Eddie Brock was elated. He strolled over to entrance of the Daily Bugle, a large grin covering his face. 'I can't wait to see Jameson's face. This story is going to make me famous. The money's just gonna pour in. That's just gonna kill Jameson,' Brock thought to himself.
Brock's thoughts were interrupted when he saw Peter Parker standing at the doors of the Daily Bugle building. He appeared to be talking on his cell phone. Little did Brock know that Peter was waiting for him, the cell phone was just an act.
"Yes, so I'll call you back later." Peter faked the conversation on his phone. He didn't want Brock to be suspicious. He didn't want Brock to know that he was waiting for him. "Hello, Mr. Brock. Jameson wanted to see me. Guess he wanted to see you too. Here, let me get the door for you."
"Good to see you Parker!" Brock replied with overzealous enthusiasm. "I think Jameson's gonna have some big news for you!"
Peter smiled back and leaned forward to open the door to the Daily Bugle. As he did it he was close enough to Brock for his plan to work. He had figured that Brock would keep the hard copies of his pictures close to him. As he opened the door, Peter used his Spider agility to quickly lean into Brock's pocket. His Spider sense guided him and he slickly pulled out the folder from Brock's pocket and slid it under his own jacket. All this took place in an instant.
Brock entered the building oblivious to what had just happened. Peter stayed behind a moment. He took a quick peek at the folder and he sighed a breath of relief. He couldn't believe how easy and natural it had been. 'Screw being a superhero, I should have used these powers to be a pick-pocket.' Peter joked to himself but quickly became serious.
He saw Brock enter the elevator. Peter quickly called M.J. "M.J., Brocks here. Are you ready?"
"Yes," M.J. answered.
"O.k. call the number I gave you in exactly ten minutes." Peter hung up the phone and got in the elevator. He was ready for the second part of his plan.
***
Brock, Robbie and Jameson were all standing in Jameson's office when Peter entered. "Ah, now that Parker's here we can get started!" Brock stated eagerly.
"All I can say is this better be worth it. I'm a busy man and I don't like it when people waste my time," Jameson replied. "So what's this 'ground breaking' story of yours?"
"What would you say if I knew Spider-man's identity?" Brock strutted over to Jameson and stared straight into his eyes.
Jameson face was instantly filled with a look of surprised. He calmed himself and asked, "I would ask how?"
Brock was now looking over at Peter. Peter's face remained blank. He pretended that he knew nothing. Brock continued, "What if I had proof of Spider-man's identity? How much are you willing to pay for these photos?"
Robbie stepped in, "You have pictures of Spider-man?" Robbie seemed generally concerned. He respected Spider-man and didn't want to see him exposed.
"Yes, I have pictures of Spider-man unmasked!"
Jameson's tone became serious, "Let's see these pictures!"
"Uh, uh, uh," Brock shook his finger at Jameson. "Not until you promise me my money."
"I'll promise you nothing until I see the pictures!" Jameson slammed his fist down on his desk.
"Temper, temper! There's no reason to get upset. If you don't want to pay me I guess I could ask all the competing newspapers what they'd give for these pictures. Although, you could always ask Parker about Spider-man's identity. He knows him well, he knows him real well."
"Look, you either show me the pictures or you get out of my office. If I don't see them I can't offer you any money. Now show me the damn photos!" Jameson demanded.
"O.k., O.k. Parker, you might want to come in and take a closer look." Brock reached into his coat pocket. A wave of panic came over him as he continued to feel around for the folder that was no longer there.
"So where are these pictures of yours, Eddie!" Jameson replied snidely.
"They were here a minute ago. I know I had them when I got off the bus!" Brock franticly searched his jacket.
"Brock, look, if you don't have the…" Robbie was interrupted.
"It doesn't matter, I'll tell you who Spider-man is! Spider-man is Peter Parker!" Brock furiously pointed his finger at Peter.
To be continued…
Note: Sorry if this chapter has a lot of mistakes. I didn't get a chance to revise it but I wanted to get it posted. One more to go!!! Tell me what you think.