Disclaimer: Spider-Man belongs to Stan Lee and Marvel Comics, yakkety yak yak. I am soooo sick of saying that!

There was only one event left before the picnic's end, and that was the volleyball match. Flash, Kayla, Dylan Osborn and Sparks, who actually turned out to be Flash's son, and some other nasty-looking people formed one team. Dylan tried to get his father Harry to join the team as well, but Harry never heard him ask. He was far too busy with an important cell phone call. After repeated attempts to get Harry's attention, Dylan finally stalked back to the team, muttering his disgust.

The other team was mainly the members of the Midtown High Girl's volleyball team, which included M.J. She went over get Peter and the kids to join the team. The kids, including Grace Osborn, were ready to play, but Peter was not quite so eager. "I don't think your friends like me very well," he whispered.

Mary Jane said indignantly,"Of course they like you Peter! Who wouldn't? Now come on, we're going to need your power-serve!"

As they walked over to the court Peter grumbled ,"Who wouldn't like me? Uh, let's see, the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, every thug in New York-"

M.J. laughingly interrupted," Those guys are all villians! My friends aren't that mean!" Then she added,"And if it makes you feel any better, those villians don't like me either!"

Peter chuckled,"Well, that's certainly true!"

M.J. called to her friends as they arrived, "Hey, l brought reinforcements!"

Maria Fedducci asked,"Hey, Pete, have you gotten any better at volleyball since high school? I remember the time you tried out for the team!"

Smiling wryly at M.J., he said back, "I think it won't be too hard to do better than I did at those tryouts!"

The bantering went on for some time, then the game began. It was an intense one, but it was easy to see Peter's team would win. The other team was trying, but Peter's power-serves were clearly making it hard for them. One of these serves went wayward and knocked Harry's cellphone clean out of his hand. A furious Harry joined the opponents then, but it was too late to do any good. Peter and M.J.'s team won, the second win of the day for them. "Aren't you glad you played now?" Mary Jane asked. "You bet! I love volleyball!" Peter cried exuberantly.

On the way home from the picnic, the Parkers discussed the various events. Mark said he thought it was fun, because he'd made a new friend. Claire and Matthew immediately took up the cry,"Mark's got a girlfriend! Mark's got a girlfriend!"

"I do not have a girlfriend!" Mark bellowed furiously.

"Yes you do, yes you do!" Matthew chanted.

"Do not!" said Mark.

"Do too!" said Matthew.

"Do not!" said Mark.

"Do too, do too, do t-" Matthew said, but he never got to finish because Mark webbed him in the mouth just then.

"Mmmphgrrr," Matthew mumbled angrily.

M.J. said, "Hey, guys, no webs in the car! And let's not argue, please!"

"Mommy, I've got a headache," Claire groaned.

"Well that makes two of us," Peter said, sighing wearily.

M.J. said sympathetically, "Okay, sweetie, I'll give you something when we get home."

The kids kept an exhaustingly random commentary for a while longer, then one by one dropped off to sleep. Their parents drank in the unaccustomed silence for a few minutes, then M.J. asked Peter, "Glad you went to the reunioun, Tiger?"

Peter nodded as he replied, "I think so. I wouldn't want to do it every day, though!"

He added thoughtfully, "I forgot how hard high school is. I mean, I'd rather deal with Doc Ock than Flash Thompson any day!"

Smiling knowingly, M.J. answered, "I know what you mean. Well, since I've never fought Doc Ock, I don't, but I see what you're getting at!"

Peter laughed heartily, then as a car sped past with its engine whining, he pulled over suddenly. "Carjackers! I'd better go. Love you, Mary Jane!" he called as he disappeared out the car window.

"Love you too, Tiger," M.J. whispered.

Well, it's done! I'm sure going to miss my loyal readers! sniff.....sniff.....not gonna cry.....I'm Ok, really!Hope you liked my story! When you review, if you want to, tell me who your favorite characters were. I'll post a review with the results.

Kimberly Ann Stoppable: Another new penname! And a witty one too.

darkdestiny2000: Glad you like it! I hope it seems to fit in w/ the SM2 plot.

jjonahjameson: yeah, I like to draw as much as I like to write. If you want to see the pix, let me know!

Lady Suneidesis: That's cool, what's it called? I'm looking for a new book series to read.

hazelle: yeah, some people definitely write author notes that are way long around here. Excluding present company, of course! ;)

Lord Lanceahlot: I'm guessing Flash regrets he ever went to the reunion! And I think smileys are cool! :D