Spider-Man: Ugh, it's so humiliating taking money from May. I should head out into the city and try to pay it forward. Another message from Doc.
Otto: Peter. I don't want to jinx us but... the lead I'm following might not only get the project back on its feet, but also expand it in ways we never could have imagined. Everything happens for a reason, even Norman pulling our plug.
Spider-Man: Really hope this works out. Doc's work is too important to go unfinished.
"If only I knew what would've happened."
[Spidey calls Jeff Davis.]
"I didn't know you had my dad's number."
"I didn't, I hacked into his radio."
Spider-Man: Hey, Jeff! Congrats on the ceremony today!
Jefferson Davis: I'll be glad when it's over. A truck full of armed Demons scares me less than public speaking. But I'm calling about something else. Just got a tip that Demons are moving on the Fisk construction site in midtown. Wife'll kill me if I ditch the ceremony prep to play cops and robbers, but I thought maybe my friendly neighbourhood partner would want to know...
Spider-Man: Understood. I'll do a swing by, let you know what I find. And hey, here's a tip on public speaking: Just picture everyone in their underwear. Wait, not Osborn. Y'know what-- never mind.
"That strategy never works."
"Unless it's.....actually, yeah it doesn't."
[Spidey swings to the construction site.]
Spider-Man: Consolidated Shipping... Jeff. I'm here.
Jefferson Davis: What do you see?
Demon: Find the rest. The boss wants them dead.
Spider-Man: Looks like the Demons are moving in on Fisk's territory.
Jefferson Davis: You got this?
Spider-Man: I got this.
Demon: (Soon they will all see...)
Fisk Thug: You got what you came for. You don't need to kill us too!
Demon: Fisk's territory is ours now.
Spider-Man: Not today.
Demon: (Spider-Man's here! Sound the alarm!)
Demon: (He's weakened!)
Demon: (Grenade out!)
Fisk Thug: Ugggghhhhhh.....
[Spidey saves Fisk's Thugs and pick up a phone from one of them.]
Spider-Man: Hey Willie.
"Wow, Fisk will be really happy to hear you."
Wilson Fisk: You.
Spider-Man: Nice jumpsuit. Slimming.
Wilson Fisk: Stay out of my business.
"Your business is ending, dude."
"Actually, with the amount of people on his payroll, it probably hasn't even started."
"Well, that's just pleasant."
Spider-Man: WAIT! The Demons-- who's their leader?
Wilson Fisk: Keep my men alive, and maybe I'll tell you.
"Why wouldn't you save them, you never kill."
"I killed Fisk's confidence."
Spider-Man: Saving bad guys from other bad guys. Not how I thought today would go.
Demon: (It's Spider-Man! Opening fire!)
Demon: (He will reward us...)
Demon: (Stay back!)
Demon: (There's nowhere to run.)
Demon: (We Will not be broken!)
Spider-Man: Well. I got their attention.
Demon: (I can't hit him in the air!)
Demon: (Get back!)
Fisk Thug: I could-ah taken them.
Spider-Man: Sure, sure.
Fisk Thug: I'm not going anywhere!
Spider-Man: Better swing around the outside to look for Fisk's men.
Demon: (Fools! You're letting him win!)
Demon: (How did that happen?)
Demon: (I'll end this!)
Spider-Man: You two stay here - wait for the police. Gotta find the survivors fast.
Fisk Thug: Please...
Fisk Thug: I ain't a snitch!
Demon: (I'll get him!)
Demon: (Got him!)
Spider-Man: You OK?
Fisk Thug: Yeah... yeah. Thanks.
Demon: He's got nowhere to run.
Fisk Thug: Fisk'll kill you! He'll murder you!
Demon: (He's using webs!)
Demon: (Our time has come.)
Demon: (Spider-Man is here! We will extinguish him!)
Demon: (Stay back!)
Demon: (Perform your duty!)
Demon: (These webs are strong!)
Spider-Man: Hey big guy.
"I feel targeted." Bruce said
"Well, you weren't there, so you couldn't have been."
Demon: (Your bones are dust!)
Demon: (An act of desperation!)
Demon: (This city will know the truth!)
Demon: (We must defeat him!)
Demon: (He knocked him out!)
Spider-Man: Fisk.
Spider-Man: Your men are safe. Your turn: who runs the Demons?
Wilson Fisk: Maybe he's there. Maybe he isn't. Check the roof.
"That's...not a good answer."
Spider-Man: I've missed these cryptic Fisk talks.
"WHY?!"
"Dunno."
[He rises to the roof and sees the Demon killing one of Fisk's thugs.]
Fisk Thug: No please -
Spider-Man: Hello again... Oh come on. Nononono. Did that just happen?
[Spidey fights the Demons and begins chasing his helicopter.]
Yuri Watanabe: I'm getting reports of a helicopter with a wrecking ball?
"How could she say that seriously?"
Spider-Man: Yeah, things with the Demons got... complicated.
Spider-Man: Sit tight Yuri. I got this. Please let me got this... Whoa! Rockets!
Yuri Watanabe: That helicopter is destroying the city.
Spider-Man: I know.
Yuri Watanabe: You need to bring it down.
Spider-Man: I know.
Yuri Watanabe: Maybe you could super-hero a little faster?
Spider-Man: Working on it, Yuri. Call you when it's done! Now's my chance. Hope I live to regret this... Hi. Is this the flight to Newark? Afraid I have to ask you to pull over the helicopter, sir. I need to disable the helicopters engines... One engine down; now for the second... This is your master plan? Replace Fisk?
Demon: Fisk is only the beginning.
Spider-Man: Need to disable the second engine... Need a plan... need a plan real fast... I GUESS THIS IS THE PLANNNNN!!! Come on, Pete. You got this. Yougotthis-yougotthis-yougotthis- Please don't screw this up...
[Spidey manages to prevent the helicopter from falling. He climbs inside...]
"Badass."
"Thanks."
Spider-Man: These masks are so awesome-- where do you get them?
Demon: (I'll kill you!)
Spider-Man: Cool, thanks. Do they have a website? Whoops. (the demon fall out the helicopter and Spidey catches him) Hey Yuri. I caught the bad guys. But...
"My masks are cooler." Tony said
Yuri Watanabe: But what?
Spider-Man: You might want to bring a ladder.
[Spidey leaves. We switch to some young man on the street.]
Friend: Yo! Miles! Hey fanboy!
"Hey, I know that kid!" Peter said
"Me too!" Miles replied
Text: Miles, where r u?
Miles: Oh crap-- I'm late.
Friend: You coming?
Miles: No, I gotta get to City Hall for my dad's ceremony.
Miles sunk in his seat, patted his back.
"Miles, you don't have to watch this."
"I know, but I want to."
"Why?"
"So I know what could have done."
"Miles..."
"No, Pete. I'm watching it."
Friend: Oh, right. Tell your pops I said congrats!
Miles: (texting) omw
Spider-Man: MJ! Did they start the ceremony yet?
MJ: They're still setting up. Where are you?
Spider-Man: Got hung up at work. Be there soon.
[He listens to new Jameson podcast on the way.]
Jameson: And now for listener emails. May from Queens writes. "You're so full of anger, and I wish you'd get help managing it. It's terrible for your health." Now, I know she speaks from a place of concern but this is a common misconception that I have to correct. I'm not full of anger, I'm full of love. I call out injustice, corruption and crimes against humanity because I adore this city, and I want it to be better. What you hear in my voice? It's love! NOTHING BUT LOVE!
"Oh May, always caring for others."
"I feel like there's a lot more than love in his voice."
[Before the ceremony.]
Rio: There's the stage entrance. And we'll be right out front.
Jefferson Davis: Sounds like a lot of people out there.
Rio: You'll be fine, honey.
Jefferson Davis: The last time I gave a speech, I was in high school. Ms. Steinberg gave me a C minus.
Rio: If only Ms. Steinberg could see you now.
Miles: Hey, you got this, Dad. I mean come on, you saved Spider-Man-- I'm pretty sure that makes you an official Super Hero.
Jefferson Davis: A Super Hero? [chuckles] Or... maybe I'm just a guy who doesn't give up.
Rio: (to Miles) C'mon honey.
[The ceremony begins.]
Deputy Mayor: Welcome, everyone. And before I hand it off to Mayor Osborn. I'd just like to say a few words. Our city is so fortunate that such exemplary citizens call our community home.
MJ: So...?
Peter: I think this gang war may finally be over.
MJ: Like... like, OVER-over?
Peter: I mean, there's some loose ends still to be tied up. But...
MJ: ...loose ends?
Peter: Well, a truck pulled away from the scene, from a company called Consolidated Shipping.
Peter: Something's not right about it... just don't know what.
MJ: Hm. Well maybe after this we can grab some coffee, figure it out together.
Peter: Yea, um...
Norman: Couldn't have said it better myself. But I'll try. We all know that Officer Davis is a hero...
"He sure was."
Peter: But uh... Instead of coffee we could have dinner instead? I could come over-- I'll cook. Or we could, you know meet at a totally neutral location for a completely normal meal. Cooked by professionals.
Peter cringed at his past self's antics, but he knew that now, it would be the same, more or less.
Norman: For acts of extraordinary bravery above and beyond the call of duty, it is my privilege to present Officer Jefferson Davis with the Department Medal of Honour.
Deputy Mayor: Phone call, Sir.
Norman: Kind of in the middle of something here, Jim.
Deputy Mayor: Sounds urgent, sir...
Norman: Fine.
Norman: Congratulations, sir.
Jefferson Davis: Uh, thank you. Mr. Mayor. I share this honour with my family - my wife, Rio, and my son, Miles. Without their support I couldn't do what I do.
Norman: (through the phone) Yes?
Unknown Caller: I've worked many years for this moment.
Norman: Who is this?
Unknown Caller: Over the coming days your company, your city, and everything you care about will be destroyed. People will beg you for help, but you won't be able to save them.
"That sounds bad!"
"It was."
Norman: Listen jackass. I get threats like this twice a week. Why don't you grow a pair and tell me what you want?
Unknown Caller: To watch you suffer.
[Suddenly Demon-terrorist start exploding, even on the scene itself.]
"SHIT!"
Miles couldn't hold back the tears anymore, he let a few, only a few, tears out. Mary Jane, Peter, and Wanda saw this.
"Miles, you can't watch this."
"I'M WATCHING IT!" He snapped, shocking everyone
Everyone stared at him. Miles just turned invisible in response.
Miles: Dad!!
Peter: (to MJ) Get down!
[Jeff notices the terrorist and trying to cover his colleagues with his body.]
"Jeff died trying to save others, he truly was a hero." Peter said
Miles remained invisible.
Rio: Miles! Miles, are you okay?! Miles?!
[Next scene. After the explosion, the streets are littered with corpses and rubble of buildings. Mary Jane is trying to help unconscious Peter. We switch to Miles.]
"Peter, why didn't you use your powers to protect yourself?"
"Secret identity, it's selfish, my spider sense was too late, among other things."
MJ: Peter! Come on, Peter!
Rio: Miles!
MJ: No, no, no, no....
Rio: MILES! (panicked breathing) Oh, thank God... can you hear me, baby?
MJ: Can you hear me? Peter! Squeeze my hand if you can hear me! Peter, wake up! Come on, say something. Please.
People in the theater watched with sadness, some had tears in their eyes, others (Natasha) had there heads down in respect.
[Miles's mother is taken away. He tries to find her, making his way through the rubble and screaming people in pain.]
Miles: Mom! This is crazy... Over there... Whoa...! Oh, man... Mom? MOM!
Rio: Miles! Can't... breathe... Ahh! Hurry.
[He helps doctors to raise the metal tower, which crushed his mother.]
"Miles, did your mom survive?" Tony asked
"Yes."
"That's good."
EMT: HURRY! It's slipping!
Rio: ...hurry!
EMT: Got her!
Rio: Miles, Miles. Miles. Miles... Oh my god.
EMT: Nice going, kid.
Miles: I'm all right, Mom. I'm all right. You sure you're okay?
Rio: Yes, I'm gonna be all right. I'm gonna be all right, son. I love you.
Miles: All right listen, I... I have to go find Dad, okay?
"Why didn't you stay with your mom? That's a dick move." Tony blurted, Natasha slapped him
Miles finally became visible and stuck the middle finger at Tony.
Rio: Miles, no. Miles. NO! Miles! Baby, stay here! Please! Dad's alive-- I know it. He was right there.
Miles: Dad... Dad's in there, I'll find him.
[He sees how the Demons kill the survivors.]
"Jesus..."
Miles: What the hell...?
Demon: Where do you think you're going?
Demon: (Spread out! No survivors!)
Victim: No, no... No, please! No.
Demon: (All clear over here.)
Demon: (This way! I heard something.)
Demon: (Check the podium for survivors.)
Demon: (Anyone else hear that?)
Miles: Gotta find a way around these guys. Can't cross yet...
"Or you know...GO BACK!" Tony yelled
Instead of Natasha slapping him, Wanda used her powers to make Tony punch himself in the face, and then Miles shot a web at his mouth.
"I'm sorry about him." Natasha said to Miles, who didn't respond
Demon: (What was that?)
Demon: (Could've sworn I heard something...)
Demon: (There's no one alive here. Let's go.)
Demon: (This is only the beginning.)
Miles: Dad was right there, gotta help him.
Demon: (Who's there?)
Demon: (False alarm.)
Demon: (All clear.)
Demon: (Keep your eyes open.)
Demon: (They are open!)
[Miles trying to attack one of the Demon, but he easily fights back.]
Miles: No... stop. No!
[Suddenly Martin Li appears. It seems that he is the leader.]
"WHAT THE FUCK?!" Natasha yelled
How could someone who worked at a shelter, dedicated to helping people, bomb a location, and kill the survivors?
Martin Li: Enough-- we have to leave. Now.
[Miles finds his dad. He is dead.]
Miles turned invisible again, everyone in the room comforted him, except Tony, who still couldn't talk.
Miles: Dad, no! Dad! Wake up, Dad, wake up! Wake up...
ONE WEEK LATER
[Officer Davis funeral.]
Peter: I'm sorry for your loss.
Miles: Do I know you?
Peter: I'm Peter Parker. I was at City Hall when – Look... I know you don't know me, but I just wanted to say --
Miles: "I know what you're going through." That's what you were gonna say, right? Or... "It all gets easier with time." Or... "Don't worry... it's part of God's plan."
Peter: I'm sorry, I was just trying --
Miles: "--trying to help." I know.
"That's the first time you met?" Bruce asked
"Yeah."
"Not what I expected."
Rio: (to Peter) I'm sorry about that. I don't know what I'm gonna do with him.
[Next scene. Spidey sits on a roof and call to Yuri.]
Yuri Watanabe: I'm busy, what's up.
Spider-Man: Have you started looking for Martin Li yet?
Yuri Watanabe: No, I told you. I can't start a manhunt based on a hunch from Spider-Man.
"Peter, don't you dare bring up Spider-Cop."
"I'm not an asshole, Mary Jane, people died."
Spider-Man: But I'm telling you, he's the guy.
Yuri Watanabe: Get me some solid evidence and we'll talk.
Spider-Man: Solid evidence. Right.
[He calls to MJ.]
Spider-Man: Hey, it's me.
MJ: Hey. So what are you thinking?
Spider-Man: I'm thinking I screwed up. And that kid lost his father.
MJ: I know you too well to say you should give yourself a break. What about the police, do they have any leads on Li?
Spider-Man: They're not even looking for him. Even Yuri doesn't believe me.
MJ: Then it's up to us to find him. I've been doing some research... go to this address: Martin Li bought a controlling interest in this recycling centre last year.
Spider-Man: You think he's hiding out there?
MJ: Maybe. We know he's not at F.E.A.S.T. If he's not at the recycling centre, maybe you'll find some evidence as to where he might be...
Spider-Man: Yeah. Good work MJ, I'll let you know what I find.
MJ: Oh, one more thing. I talked with a detective about questioning the arrested Demons. They're all claiming Martin Li has the power to, quote, 'corrupt' people.
Spider-Man: Corrupt? What does that mean?
MJ: They say it's sort of like mind control-- it brings out the "negative" part of you. Makes you do things you wouldn't normally do...
"The prison guard..." Natasha realized
Spider-Man: Hm. Sounds a little far-fetched.
MJ: This coming from a guy who can run up walls.
Spider-Man: MJ's hunch was right. Place is crawling with Demons. Gotta take these guys out, then have a look around.
[Spidey swings to one of Fisk's warehouses.]