Snip to Chapter 40

(Empire State Building)

At the very top of the Empire State Building, one can find a makeshift web net that is big enough for three people to sit comfortably and have a lovely picnic while looking out at city skyline.

Peter stares at it with a smile of contentment that feels foreign to him. It's not a feeling he has too often and when he does, it’s usually gone as quick as it comes. But he is not going to dwell on that. He is enjoying this moment with MJ, Sonja, and Felicia.

Two of the three ladies are leaning on his shoulders while the third is in her astral form right behind them. All of them are just enjoying this rare moment of serenity and each other's company.

Mary Jane sighs and shifts slightly, “I’ll never get tired of this view.” She states.

Peter glances at her, “I remember at one point you were not a fan of being up so high.”

MJ rolls her eyes, “Yeah well, there are a lot of things I wasn’t a fan of that I grew a liking to because of you.”

“Like me?” Felicia chimes with a smirk.

“Well I can’t entirely blame him for that, Gorgeous,” MJ retorts with a smirk of her own, “Afterall, that first night you showed some good reasons to keep you around instead of letting you scurry back to the streets.”

“Easy, Beautiful,” Felicia flirtatiously responds, “Those are fighting words.”

“Ding, round is over ladies,” Peter interjects but is certainly enjoying the show, “Don’t make me get the hose.”

Both girls laugh, as does Sonja from behind them.

Mary Jane brings up another topic, “Aunt May has been calling me.” She says, looking at her shared beau, “She’s really worried about you.”

Peter sighs and rubs his neck, “Yeah, I know. It’s been a few days now since I bailed on telling her about my whole double life.”

“That wasn’t your fault,” Sonja comments from behind them, “You said Miss Grey appeared because Romanoff found something and time was of the essence.”

“Basically, poor timing,” Peter states with a rueful smile, “Typical Parker luck, really.”

Felicia nudges him and says reassuringly, “Hey that Parker Luck got you three gorgeous women and two more interested. What do you have planned anyway?”

Peter shrugs, “Dinner. Wine and dine. Maybe a quick walk.”