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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
OPENING CREDITS: SPIDER-MAN engages in short clip battles
with villains: THE CHAMELEON, SANDMAN, SCORPION, MYSTERIO,
the robotic SPIDER SLAYER under the control of J. JONAH
JAMESON and KRAVEN THE HUNTER. THE BATTLES CONCLUDE BY
DISSOLVING INTO PHOTOS OF THE VILLAINS' DEFEATS TAKEN BY
PETER PARKER AND PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY BUGLE NEWSPAPER.
These scenes are intermingled with encounters with THE
FANTASTIC FOUR, THE HULK and THE AVENGERS as well as PUBLIC
reaction to Spider-Man, both pro and con. The overall montage
reflects Spider-Man's growing reputation and experience.
Fade-In:
INT. RIKER'S ISLAND PRISON, INTERVIEWING ROOM - DAY
TWO PRISON GUARDS escort QUENTIN BECK, a prisoner in his late
30's. Jet black hair cropped close, he looks like a bookish
type but for his very athletic build. A stony face. In
shackles he takes a seat at the heavy metallic table. Across
from him, an UNSEEN MAN LIGHTS A PIPE.
UNSEEN MAN
..We'll be recording this..
The Unseen Man refers to a video camera, the red record light
flashing.
BECK
..I've never been camera shy.
UNSEEN MAN
I hope you don't mind my pipe, Mr.
Beck..
BECK
..I prefer a good Cuban myself..
Always lit one after surviving a
tough stunt back during my movie
days..
WE SEE that the man seated across from Beck, puffing on his
pipe is NYPD CAPTAIN GEORGE STACY, now retired.
CAPTAIN STACY
..Well. I'd have brought you one
if I'd known..
BECK
A cop getting hold of contraband?
What's the world coming to?
Beck laughs to himself.
BECK
(continuing)
Anyway.. I'll be released soon.
Got a whole stash of Cubano's in
storage. Along with.. Other
remnants of my former life.
CAPTAIN STACY
Would that be the stunt and
special effects life, or the
criminal life?
BECK
I never distinguished the two.
Both of them provided the same
type of perks..
CAPTAIN STACY
Which are?
BECK
Thrills and money. I was never a
stuntman or a criminal. I was a
stuntman who committed crime.
CAPTAIN STACY
Thrills... That what made you
target Spider-Man in your identity
as Mysterio?
BECK
(Pauses, thinking)
..Yes. A new kind of challenge.
And the chance for a whole lotta
money.
CAPTAIN STACY
The money part I understand. With
your skills and schemes you
could've pulled off alot more
robberies than you did. But- You
did something that puzzles me. You
impersonated Spider-Man. You drew
his fire. Why?
BECK
Like I said- a challenge. Spider-
Man's the big mark for the
underworld. Everybody figures, if
you can beat him- you can beat
anybody.
CAPTAIN STACY
A bit presumptuous wouldn't you
say? I mean, there are heroes out
there that are stronger than he is.
BECK
Sure there are.. But it doesn't
matter.. The guy's seemingly
unstoppable. Not just because of
his strength or those crazy spider
powers he's got. It's something in
his head. In his guts. The
webhead finds the way to win, no
matter what. He's got a drive
about him that borders on
insanity.. I had him beaten and he
kept coming. The Fantastic Four
have cosmic powers.. Thor is
supposed to be a God. Spider-
Man.. He's some skinny guy that
isn't even supposed to be a
superhero. And when you see
someone like him- Someone so
tough, so driven, so damned
obsessed with overcoming the
odds.. Well, what else can you
want but to crush him?
Captain Stacy stares at Beck hard and puffs on his pipe.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. PARKER HOME KITCHEN - EVENING
AUNT MAY PARKER cuts a slice of lemon meringue pie and places
it neatly on a plate.
AUNT MAY
..Got room for pie, dear?
PETER (O.S.)
..And then some Aunt May..
INT. PARKER HOME DINING ROOM - CONTINUING
May enters the dining room carrying two plates of pie. PETER
PARKER sits at the dining room table with a warm smile.
PETER
Lemon meringue pie! Now I know
I'm home!
AUNT MAY
Well- I figure the closest you and
Harry get to a home cooked meal is
the frozen pizza with the picture
of the nice old lady on the box..
May places a plate of pie in front of Peter. He leans
forward and plants a big kiss on her cheek.
PETER
Your face oughtta be on a box-
Peter gestures a billboard sign.
PETER
(continuing)
We'll call it "Auntie Parker's-
It's home May-ed"
He winks at her.
AUNT MAY
And next I'll be calling the men
with the butterfly nets for you,
fella...
PETER
-They've been after me for a good
while..
AUNT MAY
I know.. You're pretty tough to
pin down..
PETER
(Regretfully)
Yeah.. I'm so busy, I don't even
remember what my apartment looks
like. You don't know how many
times I crawl into some stranger's
place..
AUNT MAY
Crawl? You must be over-working..
PETER
Uh... Yeah.
Peter decides it's best to change the subject.
PETER
(continuing)
So.. You're coming to Gwen's
birthday party next week, right?
AUNT MAY
Yes.. Although I didn't know what
I'd be doing at a party for you
youngin's.. Mary Jane had to
convince me to bake the cake. So
what are you bringing to the table
mister?
PETER
Well.. One of your cakes is tough
to compete with.. But I'm
thinking Gwen will like this-
Peter unzips his bag and removes a folded up catalog page.
He carefully unfolds the page and shows Aunt May an ad for a
pearl necklace.
AUNT MAY
Oh my gosh! Peter that's beautiful!
Peter looks at the picture proudly.
PETER
It's taken me seven months to save
up.. But when I saw it, I knew it
had to be Gwen's. Mostly because
she'd never ask for it.
(Pause)
Now I know how Uncle Ben felt when
he was dating you.. Like the
luckiest guy in the world.. And it
takes alot for me to say that..
AUNT MAY
Gwen's pretty lucky too. Now how
about some milk to wash that pie
down?
May starts to rise from her chair, but Peter rises first.
PETER
Not so fast young lady- It's only
been a few weeks since you're out
of the hospital. Let me get that!
AUNT MAY
Oh Peter- I need the exercise. It
was sitting on my duff that made
me sick in the first place..
Peter dashes into the kitchen.
INT. PARKER HOME KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Peter opens the cupboard and removes two glasses.
He swings open the fridge- but the breeze causes a letter
hung from a fridge-door magnet to drop. Peter- spider
reflexes true to form reacts to the movement and catches the
falling paper.
Glancing at the paper he sees that it's a hospital bill. The
amount of money due for May's recent hospitalization is
enormous. Peter is overcome with concern.
AUNT MAY (O.S.)
- Hey Peter- where's that milk?
I wanna see if I can make a
moustache!
PETER
Coming Aunt May!
With concern, Peter carries the milk bottle and glasses back
into the dining room.
CUT TO:
EXT. JEWELRY STORE - NIGHT
Peter's reflection can be seen in the window as he gazes at
the actual necklace he's saved to buy for Gwen, draped around
the neck of a BUST MANNEQUIN. A store clerk smiles at Peter
welcomingly as he removes the necklace and other window
display items, in preparation of the store's closing.
Peter sighs hard. He then sadly removes Aunt May's medical
bill from his knap sack. He turns in the direction of a
CHECK CASHING OFFICE, with a sign in the window that declares
that bills can be paid there.
Dutifully, Peter walks into the office, May's bill in hand.
CUT TO:
EXT./INT. STACY HOME - NIGHT
Reflecting the store mannequin, GWEN STACY sits near her
front window gazing outward.
INT. STACY HOME - CONTINUING
Captain Stacy descends the stairs- a limp on his left leg
slows his progress, an old-fashioned knurled wood cane given
to him by Gwen, his means of support.
He spots Gwen in a familiar pose of watching and waiting.
CAPTAIN STACY
..You know, telling time by
moonlight is a dying occupation..
I don't see much future in it for
you..
GWEN
..Well right about now I'm not
giving such good odds on a future
as Peter Parker's girlfriend
either..
CAPTAIN STACY
..Peter's late again?
GWEN
Actually, no. But I'm starting to
get a feel for when he will be,
and it looks like this is gonna be
one of those nights..
CAPTAIN STACY
You're too young to be so cynical,
Gwen..
GWEN
It comes with being a cop's
daughter..
CAPTAIN STACY
Yeah, but Peter's one of the good
guys..
GWEN
(Sighs)
I know Dad.. He's great. I've
never felt about anybody the way
I feel about him. But.. He has
this wall around him that keeps us
slightly apart..
CAPTAIN STACY
It's been, what- two years now
that you've been together?
GWEN
Yeah.
CAPTAIN STACY
Well, maybe instead of cursing the
wall, you can do something from
your end to knock it down.
Gwen thinks on it.
CAPTAIN STACY
(continuing)
You just have to decide whether
he's worth the trouble..
At that moment the DOORBELL RINGS.
Gwen walks over to answer the bell, crossing her fingers
hopefully that it's Peter.
Opening the door, she's greeted by HARRY OSBORN and MARY JANE
WATSON.
HARRY
Hey Gwen! You and Peter ready?
MARY JANE
..I hate to miss the previews- It
gives me a chance to picture
myself in the parts..
Gwen welcomes them in. They spot Gwen's Dad.
MARY JANE
(continuing)
Hi Captain! Looking handsome as
always!
HARRY
..Glad to see you back on your
feet!
CAPTAIN STACY
Thanks Harry- MJ, good to see you
both!
GWEN
Well, kids- it's one of those
glass half full things- Half of us
are ready..
HARRY
..You mean my roomie hasn't gotten
here yet? Gwendy, you've gotta
tie a leash around the guy-
GWEN
I'm afraid it might turn into a
noose.. He's probably at the Bugle
being yelled at..
CUT TO:
INT. J JONAH JAMESON'S OFFICE - NIGHT
J. JONAH JAMESON chomps on his cigar as he addresses his City
Editor, JOE "ROBBIE" ROBERTSON.
JONAH
I'm the publisher of this great
paper Robbie- I won't be made to
look ridiculous!
ROBBIE
..Regardless of the slant, Jonah,
this is news.. You've never been
one to suppress it. Spider-Man
battling the Spencer Smythe's
Spider Slayer makes for a great
story..
JONAH
Yeah- but that was me controlling
that damned pile of junk- My face
on the view screen! If it had
actually worked- and I'd captured
that wall-crawling creep, that
would be news to celebrate- But
he managed to slink out my trap..
probably due to his own slimy
residue..
ROBBIE
..Let's put it this way- financing
Smythe's robot cost you plenty- at
least the resulting sales
circulation will make up for the
money you lost..
Jonah blows a cloud of smoke from his cigar, thinking.
JONAH
I should be able to deduct the
money from my taxes for performing
a public service!
ROBBIE
..How about this- we only publish
Peter Parker's shots that indicate
you and the Spider Slayer winning
the fight..
After considering this, as much of a smile as Jonah is
capable of cracks his face.
JONAH
Okay- Do it. And the headline
should read: "Heroic Publisher of
the Daily Bugle battles Masked
Menace"! Call Parker in here-
Robbie goes to the door and opens it. Just outside, Peter is
waiting.
ROBBIE
(To Peter)
Come on in, Pete- we're going to
use your Spider Slayer pics!
Peter enters Jonah's office.
PETER
That's great!
JONAH
-Yeah- But next time Parker, be
sure to get my good side!
Peter holds in any number of wise-cracks that he might have
hurtled if his financial future weren't on the line.
PETER
...Sure. And uh.. By the way Mr.
Jameson.. I was hoping I could get
an advance on my next set of
photos.. I have uh, a financial
emergency..
JONAH
What am I Parker, a genie? You
think you can rub the top of my
head and I grant you a wish?
PETER
(Under his breath)
-Only if I was wearing a catcher's
mitt for protection..
JONAH
-Me buying these amateur night
photos of yours is all the
generosity I can afford this week!
Jonah hastily writes out a pay voucher to Peter, rips it out
of the book and flings it at him.
Peter takes hold of the voucher and looks at it,
disappointed.
PETER
..Mr. Jameson are you sure you
can't-
JONAH
(Cuts him off)
Take a hike Parker- As much as I
enjoy these visits, I've got
things to do.
Peter huffs and hurries angrily from the office.
CUT TO:
INT. DAILY BUGLE OFFICE CORRIDOR - CONTINUING
Peter storms angrily down the hallway. His head turns back
and forth looking at the walls, displaying framed Daily Bugle
front pages, many of which feature headlines about Spider-Man
and photos that he's taken. Peter's anger continues to build.
He shoves open the door to a supply room.
CUT TO:
INT. SUPPLY ROOM - CONTINUOUS
In the darkened room Peter blends into the shadows. The
little that can be seen of his actions is that he begins
removing his clothes as he makes his way toward a window in
the back of the room.
A shadowy hand lifts open the window, and a shadowed figure
climbs out.
CUT TO:
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - NIGHT
WIDE ANGLE: A SHADOWY FIGURE CAN BE SEEN CLIMBING THE WALL OF
THE BUILDING USING NOTHING OTHER THAN HIS HANDS AND FEET AS
GRIPPING.
HIGH ANGLE: THE SHADOWY FIGURE CLIMBS INTO A WINDOW OF THE
DAILY BUGLE OFFICE.
CUT TO:
INT. DAILY BUGLE ACCOUNTING OFFICE - NIGHT
The Shadowy Figure, dressed in a form fitting suit and full
face mask climbs into the empty accounting office. Finding
a safe, The Figure grasps hold of the steel door.
THE FIGURE'S POWERFUL FINGERS BEGIN TO PRY THE DOOR OPEN WITH
A METALLIC GROAN.
At the moment- a SECURITY GUARD enters the office. The
Figure, startled by the intrusion looks up- WHITE OVAL SHAPED
EYE-LENSES OF HIS MASK SHINE IN THE DARKNESS. The Guard
shakily draws his pistol, but The Figure is ahead of him,
LIFTING HIS ARM AND FIRING A PROJECTILE FROM HIS WRIST-
KNOCKING THE GUN FROM THE GUARDS HAND.
The stunned Guard charges at the dark-figure, who reacts by
landing a hard backfist to the Guard's head, sending him
crashing to the floor.
THE FIGURE
..It wasn't supposed to happen
this way-
The Figure goes to looting the safe, stuffing stacks of money
into a sack. Just then, TWO MORE GUARDS enter the office,
spotting their fallen colleague. The Figure dashes toward the
window and climbs out.
THE TWO GUARDS OPEN FIRE AT THE FAST-MOVING WALL CRAWLER.
GUARD 1
He's climbing the up the side of
the building! It's gotta be
Spider-Man! Hit the alarm!
CUT TO:
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
The Figure remains in shadow as he climbs the side of the
building.
AN ALARM CAN BE HEARD FROM WITHIN THE BUILDING.
CUT TO:
INT. DAILY BUGLE OFFICE CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
The ALARM sounding grabs everyone's attention. THE WHOLE
STAFF OF SECURITY GUARDS are scrambling.
Jonah storms from his office, ticked off at the disturbance.
He addresses a SECURITY GUARD. He's followed by Robbie.
JONAH
What the hell is all of this
racket?
GUARD 2
There's been a break-in in the
Accounting Office- It's looks like
it was Spider-Man!
JONAH
Spider-Man?!
A look of bewilderment comes over Jonah's face. And then as
the thought sinks in, a look of joyous rapture. Robbie is
stunned to at the accusation.
JONAH
(continuing)
Robbie!! Do you know what this
means?
ROBBIE
..You're going to plan your own
ticker-tape parade?
CUT TO:
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
The Shadowy figure continues his climb to the roof of the
Daily Bugle Building- As his right hand reaches and grasps
for the cornice the first glimpse of light hits his hand- IT
IS A METALLIC GAUNTLET- THE JOINTED FINGERS OF THE GAUNTLET
END WITH TALON-LIKE RAZOR SHARP TIPS.
As the gauntlet firms its grasp- A familiar red & web-
patterned glove grips the gauntlet.
PULLBACK: SPIDER-MAN with a single arm easily lifts the
Shadowy Figure- Dangling seemingly helplessly before him is
THE PROWLER.
SPIDER-MAN
You know, they make elevators for
that kinda thing..
PROWLER
(Shocked)
-Spider-Man!
SPIDER-MAN
-I'll try not to show to any
sensitivity to your faking my
moves!
Prowler, still dangling thrusts his right foot at Spider-
Man's head- And though Spider-Man easily evades the thrust-
A BURST OF GAS IS RELEASED FROM JETS STRAPPED AROUND THE
PROWLER'S ANKLE.
PROWLER
-You don't put the frights into
The Prowler- freaky!
Spider-Man releases the Prowler a tumbles away to escape the
gas. The Prowler lands precariously on the roof's edge,
digging his sharps claws into the metal.
SPIDER-MAN
Prowler, huh? That's an unfriendly
greeting-
The Prowler charges at Spider-Man brandishing his claws for
attack-
PROWLER
-It only gets worst punk- I didn't
figure for a throw down with you
my first time out, but here's to
diving in at the deep end!
Prowler makes a hard swipe- Spider-Man again easily evades it-
AND THE PROWLER'S CLAW HAND GETS CAUGHT IN THE TAR PAPER OF
THE ROOF.
SPIDER-MAN
Nobody told me it was amateur
night- Although you do get points
for style, if not execution!
The Prowler struggles to pry his claw free as Spider-Man
casually moves in-
PROWLER
-You think I'm a joke, man? SMOKE
ON THIS!
PROWLER LIFTS HIS FREE HAND AND AIMS, FIRING A SERIES OF OF
EXPLOSIVE BLASTS FROM JETS STRAPPED AROUND HIS WRIST.
Spider-Man has to work to avoid the blasts, leaping bouncing
and somersaulting about the roof.
SPIDER-MAN
Okay- this should not be happening-
Spider-Man lands in a crouch- readying to fire his webbing
and ensnare the Prowler when-
THE DAILY BUGLE SECURITY TEAM BURST THROUGH THE DOOR AND
STORM ONTO THE ROOF, WEAPONS DRAWN.
GUARD CAPTAIN
Spider-Man should still be up here!
GUARD 1
There he is!
The Guard Team ignores The Prowler and OPENS FIRE AT SPIDER-
MAN-
SPIDER-MAN
-Oh- CRAP!
Now Spider-Man has to run- HE FIRES A WEBLINE AND SWINGS FROM
THE ROOF.
The Prowler finally manages to free himself, and grabbing
hold of his sack of loot breaks into a run in the opposite
direction.
PROWLER
God loves the larcenous!
But one GUARD spots him running.
GUARD 3
-There's another one!
GUARD CAPTAIN
Half of you go after that one!
FIVE GUARDS chase after The Prowler.
Unseen below the cornice, Spider-man crouches upside down,
muttering all sorts of obscenities under his mask.
CUT TO:
INT. STACY HOME - NIGHT
Gwen, Mary Jane and Harry continue to wait impatiently for
Peter.
MARY JANE
Well- another sterling evening
thanks to your boy toy Gwendy- May
I suggest trading him in for a new
model?
GWEN
(Sighs)
Peter's a pretty unique type.
Besides that I don't think anyone
else would take him..
Harry looks at his watch.
HARRY
Well, I guess we could catch a
midnight show..
GWEN
At midnight I turn into a
pumpkin.. And Peter's gonna be
mincemeat. Let's call it a night
kids..
HARRY
..Okay..
He and MJ start toward the door.
MARY JANE
Whatever you do to Peter, just
promise me you'll videotape it..
GWEN
Uh-uh.. One thing you learn living
with a cop- Never leave
incriminating evidence. I'll go
on Oprah and explain how Peter's
head got stuck in a blender by
accident.. And I only tripped and
hit the puree button.
MARY JANE
Sounds sweet. Later blondie..
They exit. Gwen closes the door behind them and huffs.
CUT TO:
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING, ROOFTOP - NIGHT
The Prowler reaches the edge of the roof- turning back to see
the Guards in hot pursuit, THE PROWLER MAKES A DESPERATE LEAP
FROM THE ROOF- AND REMARKABLY GRASPS HOLD OF THE FIRE ESCAPE
OF THE NEXT BUILDING.
The Guards stop cold at the edge of the roof. Frustrated,
THEY OPEN FIRE.
The Prowler, dangling by one hand from the fire escape,
struggles to maintain his grip while praying for dear life
that he doesn't get winged.
The Guard Captain runs over to to his men.
GUARD CAPTAIN
Hold your fire! What are you
crazy? You could hit a bystander!
While the Guard teams' attention is diverted, Spider-Man
swings back onto the Daily Bugle roof.
SPIDER-MAN
After all of this- no way this
clown escapes me! The Human
Torch'll never let me live it down!
Spider-Man runs for the the side of the roof that the Prowler
leapt from.
At the same time, Guard 1 grimaces, spits takes a few steps
backward, and wild-eyed, breaks into a run a leaps off the
roof at the Prowler!
GUARD CAPTAIN
Hey you nut!
The other guards turn as Spider-Man charges at them- and are
all netted by Spider-Man's webbing.
SPIDER-MAN
You jerks have had your shot at
Spidey- Now allow me to retort!
At that same moment, Guard 1 just misses the fire escape and
begins his plunge toward certain death- BUT- THE PROWLER,
STILL DANGLING BY ONE ARM, DROPS HIS BAG OF LOOT AND GRASPS
HOLD OF GUARD 1'S ARM!
GUARD 1
YAHHH!
Spider-Man sees this and leaps to the adjacent rooftop. He
snags both the Prowler and Guard 1 on weblines and lifts them
up to the rooftop.
They plop on their butts.
SPIDER-MAN
Well! A would-be super villain
and the next contestant for Fear
Factor. Pickin's are slim around
here.
GUARD 1
..Thanks for the save, Wall
Crawler.. I guess I owe you one-
SPIDER-MAN
..Not to mention the guy in the
black mask..
The Guard looks over at The Prowler.
GUARD 1
..Yeah.. thanks you saved my ass.
SPIDER-MAN
Well, you can sit here and write
him a thank you note- Meanwhile,
I'm taking the Prowler in..
PROWLER
..I guess no good deed goes
unpunished..
SPIDER-MAN
Story of my life, pal.. You learn
to live with it.
Spider-Man grasps hold of his shoulder, fires a webline and
swings off carrying the Prowler like light baggage.
Spider-Man swings with the Prowler over the side of the
building, descending to a fire escape.
Out of the view of the guard, Spider-Man sets the Prowler
down.
PROWLER
-What are you doing?
SPIDER-MAN
-Answering a burning question..
Spider-Man yanks the Prowler's mask off, revealing a the face
of HOBIE BROWN, A 20 YEAR OLD BLACK MAN.
SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
..You're just a kid.. No older
than-
He stops himself before revealing too much.
PROWLER
..Okay.. now that you've played
show and tell.. Let's finish up
with cops and robbers.. A loser
like me deserves to be sent-up.
SPIDER-MAN
..You're no hardened criminal..
What's the deal?
PROWLER
I figured the publicity would help
me sell this equipment I
designed.. Me and my girl Mindy
could start a new life.. But just
like always its a crash and burn..
It's about time I realized I'm
goin' nowhere.
SPIDER-MAN
You're not like the lowlifes I
usually deal with.. You didn't
hesitate to drop your loot so you
could save that guy. The Molten
Man or Scorpion wouldn't have..
What's your name?
PROWLER
Hobie.. Hobie Brown.
SPIDER-MAN
Well, Hobie.. Let's say your good
deed earns you a "Bye".. If the
Prowler stays retired, there's no
need for Hobie Brown to go down
with him..
Hobie is abashed.
HOBIE
This whole idea was so stupid.. I
don't know how to thank you..
SPIDER-MAN
..Eh.. You caught me on a bad
night..
CUT TO:
EXT. STACY HOME - NIGHT
Peter apprehensively walks to Gwen's door.
PETER
..Okay.. "Sorry Gwendy, honey.."
"There was a robbery.. I had to
snap the pix.. You know- Start
storing away for our nest egg.."
Peter continues to repeat the story to himself as he works up
the nerve to ring the doorbell.
CUT TO:
INT. STACY HOME - CONTINUOUS
Gwen sits at the dining room table. Her school texts books
open, she works on homework. THE DOORBELL RINGS. She looks
up. She pauses contemplating, then she closes the text book.
CUT TO:
EXT. STACY HOME - CONTINUOUS
Peter waits nervously for the door to open. He's curious
about the long wait. He's unsure if he should ring the bell.
Hesitatingly, he reaches for the bell-
When the door opens. Gwen has a look of impatience on her
face. This doesn't stop it from being gorgeous.
GWEN
Well, well- look who's arrived to
free me from a life of academia..
PETER
(nervously)
H-hi- S-
GWEN
(Cuts him off,
mockingly)
-"Sorry Gwendy honey- There was
a..a fire? .. A robbery? I had to
snap the pix.. Start storing away
for our nest egg.."
Peter's eyes dart downward and side-to-side as he fearfully
realizes that he's used this excuse too many times. He's
awash in guilt. He looks back at Gwen pleadingly-
GWEN
(continuing)
-Come up with a new one, Parker..
We waited two hours!
I know in your world everyone else
is just a just a frozen dinner
waiting for you to thaw them out-
But-
Gwen pauses as she notices her father standing on the stairs
behind her. At that moment, Gwen remembers his words from
earlier that night. She exhales, calming herself.
GWEN
(continuing)
...Come on in.
PETER
..There isn't a firing squad in
your living room is there?
GWEN
-I gave them a ten minute break-
so you'd better make good with the
sucking up, pal.
Peter follows her inside.
INT. STACY HOME - CONTINUING
As they enter, Peter takes Gwen's hand. She turns to him.
PETER
-Does the condemned man get a last
request?
GWEN
What is it?
Peter moves close and kisses her. Suddenly all of the anger
is swept out of her.
GWEN
(continuing)
..So what was the request?
PETER
Just that.. That's the last thing
I want before I die.. To touch
your lips..
Gwen's heart melts, knowing that he means it. This isn't just
a line from Peter. They move toward the couch and sit.
PETER
(continuing)
..The first thing too.. I came
alive when you came into my life
Gwendy. There wasn't anything
before you. I know I'm a screw-
up.. But you've gotta believe that
despite what the circumstances
create, nothing in the world means
more to me than you.
On the stairs, Captain Stacy smiles to himself, then climbs
back up.
GWEN
..Let's not fight Pete.. I don't
want you to feel like you have to
on your guard with me.. You have
to know that everything you feel
is what I feel too..
PETER
-Gwen I just want you to know that
I'll really try not to-
GWEN
Let's just forget it.. Let's just
be happy together..
She rests her head on his shoulder.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. MAY PARKER BEDROOM - MORNING
CLOSE-UP ON MAY'S DRESSER. PLACED ACROSS IT ARE ITEMS
REFLECTING HER LIFE. PERFUMES, PORCELAIN ORNAMENTS,
PRECIOUS MEMENTOS. AT THE CENTER ARE A SERIES OF PHOTOS
IN BEAUTIFUL FRAMES. PHOTOS OF HERSELF AS A YOUNG GIRL.
A PHOTO OF BEN PARKER AGE 22 IN A MILITARY UNIFORM. A
PHOTO OF THEIR WEDDING DAY. A FAMILY PORTRAIT OF MAY,
BEN AND A VERY YOUNG PETER. PETER ON HIS GRADUATION DAY
FROM HIGH SCHOOL. BEHIND THE PHOTOS, JUST IN FRONT OF
THE MIRROR IS A JEWELRY BOX.
May walks over to the dresser. She slips into her coat and
places a hat on her head. She opens the jewelry box and
removes a pearl necklace, a bracelet and earrings. But she
doesn't put them on. May sighs hard and places them into a
purse. She glances at Ben's photo and tears start to flow
from her eyes.
AUNT MAY
..I'm sorry it has to be this way,
Ben..
She stiffens and goes about removing more jewelry and placing
it in the purse.
CUT TO:
INT. PARKER HOME KITCHEN - MORNING
May enters the kitchen and walks to the fridge. She looks
for the medical bill and finds it gone. Confused, she looks
around the kitchen for where it could be. She looks up
disturbed.
JUMP CUT:
INT. PARKER HOME LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
May is on the phone.
AUNT MAY
-Hello? Yes, my name is May
Parker. I have a medical payment
pending and I seem to have lost
the bill.. Could you tell me what
the amount due is? Okay..
May pauses, waiting for a response.
AUNT MAY
(continuing)
..Yes, I.. What? But I didn't send
any payment- I- A-alright.. I..
Thank you..
May hangs up the phone. She looks up sadly.
AUNT MAY
(continuing)
...Peter..
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT - MORNING
Peter, in the living room puts on his shirt. Harry is in the
bathroom combing his hair.
HARRY
..So you managed to smooth things
over with Gwen, huh?
PETER
Let's just say the governor's
given me a stay of execution..
HARRY
Parker.. You were born under a
lucky star!
PETER
..I've always said your sense of
humor was your best trait, Harry..
HARRY
Well, just because Gwen's forgiven
you doesn't mean you're squared
with me.. You've got some hard
labor coming up..
PETER
What- Living with you isn't
punishment enough?
HARRY
I mean as in helping me make up on
study time.. I've got to go to my
Dad's plant again today..
As Harry says this, he opens the medicine cabinet. Within
the cabinet are a multitude of prescription pills. Many
times what you'd expect to see in the home of two healthy
college students. Harry opens one bottle and takes several
pills, popping them all into his mouth. Drawing water from
the sink in his palms, he washes them down.
PETER
Yeah- You've been spending alot of
time with him lately.
Harry is startled to see Peter in the bathroom doorway.
HARRY
Hey! Don't sneak up on a guy.. My
'fro's not properly coiffed..
PETER
Please.. Why so vain today? The
"Osborn Wave" is both bullet proof
and flame thrower resistant..
Peter enters the bathroom.
PETER
(continuing)
I need to brush my teeth your
highness..
THE DOORBELL RINGS.
HARRY
..That.. must be my Dad.
Harry exits the bathroom and opens the door. Indeed, NORMAN
OSBORN is waiting. Harry clearly forces a happy face to greet
his father.
HARRY
(continuing)
Hey Dad!
NORMAN
..Good morning, Son. Ready for
another day at the office?
HARRY
Uh.. I was gonna grab some
breakfast..
Norman looks at his watch.
NORMAN
..Still keeping the schedule of a
pampered rich kid, huh?
HARRY
..You're right, Dad.. We better
get going.
Peter enters the living room. Norman's eye light up in a way
that Harry could never inspire.
NORMAN
Peter! How's it going?
PETER
Great Mr. Osborn..
NORMAN
I'm hearing some great things from
your college professors..
PETER
..I'm trying to keep up a good
pace, sir..
NORMAN
Good, good.. You know my job offer
for an internship at Oscorp is a
standing one..
PETER
I'm definitely interested.. I just
want to finish out the semester..
NORMAN
That's what you said last
semester.. You're a brilliant
young man peter.. But opportunity
knocks but so many times..
PETER
I know..
There's an uneasy moment of silence between Peter, Norman and
Harry.
NORMAN
Well.. We'd better get going..
Harry needs all the experience he
can get.. Sometimes he just
doesn't run on all cylinders like
you, Peter.. We've got to look
over the progress report on the
Octavius project..
Harry and Peter share a glance, Peter, regretful and Harry
resentful.
PETER
I'll see you guys later..
Harry and Norman walk out.
Peter exhales hard, releasing the pent-up tension of the
moment.
PETER
(continuing; To
himself)
..Sure Norman, love to take that
job.. Just as soon as you get over
that whole being the Green Goblin
and wanting to murder me thing..
Peter finishes readying himself for school. He opens the door
to exit, when he finds Gwen standing there, just about to
ring the bell.
GWEN
Hey there..
Peter goes from shock to beaming.
PETER
Hey! Morning sunshine delivered
fresh to my door! What do I owe
for the pleasure?
GWEN
..A cup of coffee and your
services as escort to school..
PETER
I think I can cover that. Come on
in gorgeous..
CUT TO:
CLOSE-UP. A NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED PAGE. CIRCLED IS AN AD
FOR A HOUSEKEEPER READING: "SCIENTIST NEEDS HOUSEKEEPER.
MUST BE EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS AND ABOVE
ALL, QUIET. APPLY TO 3517 WALLINGTON ROAD, JAMAICA
ESTATES, QUEENS.
A Hand lowers the paper revealing the WE ARE:
EXT. 3517 WALLINGTON ROAD, QUEENS - MORNING
Aunt May walks to the very foreboding security gate of the
equally ominous house.
AUNT MAY
..Did the Addams Family or The
Munsters do the decorating here?
May rings the GATE BELL. A FRIGHTFUL AUDIBLE SQUAWK COMES
FROM A SPEAKER FOLLOWED BY A GRAVELLY AND IMPATIENT VOICE.
VOICE
(Impatient)
WHO IS THIS?
AUNT MAY
(Startled)
Um..I... Uh-
VOICE
(Demanding)
WHO IS THIS!!
AUNT MAY
I'm uh, h-here about the ad..
VOICE
Ad??
AUNT MAY
The uh.. The ad for a Housekeeper?
VOICE
Housekeeper?!
(Pauses, thinking)
Housekeeper.. Uh.. Oh yes.. Please
step in front of the video lens..
AUNT MAY
What.. I don't see any..
She looks to her left an jumps as A TELESCOPING LENS EXTENDS
FROM THE TOP OF THE GATE. IT APPEARS TO BE READY TO PROBE
HER.
AUNT MAY
(continuing)
Oh my goodness!
VOICE
Please remain still..
(pause)
Yes. Fine. Please enter.
There's a JARRING NOISE AND THE GATE IS UNLOCKED. May
reluctantly enters. And starts toward the house.
AUNT MAY
I can certainly see the need for
a housekeeper around here.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
May slowly opens the door. There is no one there to greet
her. The house is dark, but for the sunlight from the open
door and small slits through half opened curtains. The house
is a mass of piles of objects coated in dust. May takes it
all in.
AUNT MAY
Oh dear..
VOICE
I thought you might like some tea..
A voice comes from the kitchen. Clearly the same one as at
the gate, on slightly more accommodating minus the audio
feedback.
AUNT MAY
Excuse me?
May turns in the direction of the voice and sees-
DR. OTTO OCTAVIUS. A bulky man, bespectacled, jittery.
Although his hair is short is seems to have a mind of its own
and goes in whatever direction of its choosing. He wears a
lab coat over a very well-worn suit. Otto pours boiling
water from an antique teapot into a cup.
OTTO
..Tea. The dried, processed leaves
of an Asian shrub, steeped in
boiling water to make a beverage.
Tea. WOULD-YOU-LIKE-SOME?
AUNT MAY
..Uh.. As long as there's no
arsenic in it. Thank you
Otto, the humor lost on him, actually puzzles to himself why
someone would place arsenic in tea.
OTTO
Arsenic? No.. but I do have
Equal.. milk and lemon.. Sugar if
you like though I rarely use it.
Slows my train of thought.
AUNT MAY
Plain tea is fine.
OTTO
Now, what were you here to discuss?
AUNT MAY
Oh.. Uh, the housekeeping
position.. My name is May Parker.
Otto hands her the tea cup and saucer.
OTTO
Ah yes...Dr. Otto Octavius, at
your service. Oh.. Well I guess
you'd be at my service.. That's if
I decide to hire you. You see I'm
in the midst of my most important
work and simply cannot devote any
of my energies to anything else..
As you can see my house needs some
looking after.
AUNT MAY
Oh yes, I can see that.
OTTO
So- why would I choose you- Miss,
uh..
AUNT MAY
-Mrs. May Parker.
OTTO
Ah yes.
AUNT MAY
Well, I've certainly had years of
experience looking after a home.
I had two men to care for, my
husband and a teenager.. So while
you appear to be a handful, I'm
certainly up to the task.
OTTO
..Husband?
AUNT MAY
My Ben is deceased. Which is why
I'm looking for work. It was..
time.
OTTO
I see. So then...
Otto searches for something, unsuccessfully.
OTTO
(continuing)
I uh.. I had a list of things here
somewhere..
May takes notice of a paper in Otto's hand.
AUNT MAY
It's in your hand Dr. Octavius.
OTTO
Oh. Ah. Points to you..
AUNT MAY
But I need no list to know how to
keep a home in order.. I'll clean,
prepare your meals, do the
shopping, receive your phone calls.
OTTO
And above all- BE QUIET. My work
requires the most precise of
operations. I can't be disturbed.
May nods.
OTTO
(continuing)
It pays $300.00 per week.
May looks around the house.
AUNT MAY
But it deserves $400.00 a week.
Otto looks around.
OTTO
So noted.
AUNT MAY
I'll start today. Lunch will be
in an hour.
May removes her coat.
OTTO
Oh, uh, fine. I'll be in my lab
then.
CUT TO:
EXT. LOWER MANHATTAN STREET - MORNING
Peter and Gwen are walking, on their way to school.
GWEN
..I envy you, Pete..
PETER
Envy me? The only thing I have to
be envious of is having you..
GWEN
You also have a plan..
PETER
I suppose it could be considered
that.. It keeps going awry, but
the dream lives on..
GWEN
I mean, I'm interested in the
sciences, but I'm still having
trouble deciding on a career.. I
was thinking of grabbing a career
guide from the counselor's office.
Tomorrow night MJ and Harry have
a date.. So there won't be anyone
at your apartment.. I was thinking
we could have dinner at your
place.. And discuss things like
career goals.. And.. Other things..
PETER
I love the way you think Ms.
Stacy.. I think we can come up
with some ideas..
He pauses to plant a kiss on her, when POLICE SIRENS break
the mood. Peter turns to them to see the direction they're
headed in. Gwen takes note of this, and is disappointed,
knowing what's coming next.
PETER
(continuing)
Gwen I-
GWEN
I know. Pictures.
Peter starts to dash off.
GWEN
(continuing)
Peter wait a second.. I have a
present for you..
PETER
A present, but it's your birthday
coming up-
Gwen reaches into her bag and pulls out a cell phone.
GWEN
A guy like you needs this..
Peter is flustered, but takes it.
PETER
Okay.. Thanks honey..
He kisses her quickly and then turns to dash off.
GWEN
Be careful!
Peter waves, acknowledging.
Gwen watches with concern as he runs off.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. DAILY BUGLE OFFICE - AFTERNOON
Peter enters the office, which is all abuzz.
He spots Robbie Robertson exiting Jonah's office.
PETER
Hey Robbie! What's all the the
action around here?
ROBBIE
Jonah's in a tizzy over the
robbery last night! Now's not the
time to try and speak to him, kid..
PETER
He's pretty upset, huh?
ROBBIE
Upset? He's ecstatic. He figures
this proves he was right about
Spider-Man all along.
PETER
Well- I hate to burst his bubble..
Well, actually I'd love to burst
his bubble.. But anyway- I have
pix from last night. And they
show that Spider-Man wasn't the
one that robbed the safe.
Peter takes a series of photos out of his bag and hands them
to Robbie.
ROBBIE
..Uh-huh. Good stuff Peter. I'll
write you out check..
PETER
Uh.. Well, do they rate the
advance I was asking about?
ROBBIE
-Sorry, Pete. We were just robbed
last night.. Jonah would go
through the roof over an advance..
PETER
You mean the money wasn't
recovered? But I saw...
Peter looks down, confused.
ROBBIE
Saw what?
Peter decides not to continue as it would be revealing too
much.
PETER
..I thought they nabbed the thief.
But uh.. After I ran out of film
I cut out, so I didn't see
everything..
ROBBIE
Well, Pete, I'd better get these
photos into Jonah.. They're just
in time for the evening edition-
Robbie rushes back into Jonah's office.
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT - EVENING
Peter enters the apartment.
PETER
Hey- Harry?
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
PETER (O.S.)
Harry?
Harry lies sprawled out across his bed in a deep sleep,
another open bottle of pills atop his night stand.
INT. HARRY & PETER'S LIVING ROOM - CONTINUING
Getting no response from Harry, Peter shrugs and opens the
fridge to grab a snack.
He then takes note that there's a message on the answering
machine. Peter hits the playback button.
PHONE MESSAGE
(Filtered)
Hi, Peter.. It's Aunt May.
Peter smiles at the sound of her voice, and takes a bite of
an apple.
PHONE MESSAGE
(continuing)
I just wanted you to know that
I've taken a job.. I'm working as
a housekeeper for the nicest..
Well, the most.. Well, he's an
interesting scientist.. You can
call me at his house at 555-6127..
I love you, bye bye.
Peter nearly chokes on the apple. As he coughs, Harry enters
the kitchen. His movement is sluggish. He looks like a
zombie.
HARRY
(Groggy)
What's the matter, man?
PETER
(Clearing his throat)
..My Aunt May..
(Gasps)
She took a job as a housekeeper..
HARRY
Oh that. I know.
PETER
How did you know?
HARRY
..I told her about the job..
PETER
You?! why didn't you tell ME?
HARRY
..Didn't I?
PETER
NO! You're getting more and more
forgetful, Harry! Now who's she
working for?
HARRY
Otto Octavius.. She called
yesterday morning.. I guess you
were still sleeping.. Anyway- she
was upset about something and
needed to talk to you- but I
couldn't wake you up.. So while we
were talking she mentions how she
wants to look for a job.. and I
knew Dr. Octavius was looking for
a housekeeper. So I told her to
look up the ad in the newspaper to
get his address.. I told her I'd
have my Dad give Octavius a call
to set things up, but she didn't
want me too. She said something
about getting too much help as it
is.. Are you sure I didn't tell
you all this?
PETER
YES!!
HARRY
Wow.. Maybe I dreamt it. Trippy..
PETER
..I've gotta get this guy's
address..
CUT TO:
INT. DR. OCTAVIUS' LAB - MORNING
RED AND GREEN LIGHTS GLOW IN THE VAST COMPLEX BUILT
BENEATH OCTAVIUS' HOME. OTTO, BEHIND GLASS SHIELDING
SWEATS HEAVILY AS HE WORKS DIALS ON A METALLIC VEST
SURROUNDING HIS TORSO WITH SURGICAL PRECISION. HOWEVER,
EXACTLY WHAT HE'S WORKING ON IS UNSEEN. HE BREATHES
HEAVILY AND NERVOUSLY- HIS EYES UNBLINKING AND FOCUSED.
THEN, BEHIND HIM, HE BECOMES AWARE OF A BLINKING RED
LIGHT. HE PAUSES FOR A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER AT IT, CHOOSES
TO IGNORE IT, AND CONTINUES HIS WORK.
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Aunt May, in time with the flashing light we'd just seen,
presses a button on a wall. Not receiving the expected
response, she releases the button and shrugs, confused.
At that moment, the DOORBELL RINGS. Aunt May goes to another
section of the kitchen and a CONTROL PANEL. She's still
uncertain about how the controls work. She presses a button
and speaks into the microphone.
AUNT MAY
Who is it?
CUT TO:
EXT. 3517 WALLINGTON ROAD, QUEENS - CONTINUOUS
May's action don't have the desired effect. Peter stands at
the gate and must duck as the TELESCOPING CAMERA LENS DARTS
AT HIM.
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
May guesses that she's hit the wrong button and tries another
one.
AUNT MAY
Wh-Who is it?
CUT TO:
EXT. 3517 WALLINGTON ROAD, QUEENS - CONTINUOUS
THE ELECTRONIC GATE OPENS. Peter starts to enter, when it
immediately SLAMS SHUT.
MAY'S VOICE THEN COMES THROUGH THE SPEAKER.
AUNT MAY
(Filtered)
-OOo is it?
Peter is surprised to hear May's voice.
PETER
..Aunt May? It's me, Peter!
AUNT MAY
(Filtered)
Peter! Oh come in dear!
Peter starts toward the gate when the TELESCOPING LENS DARTS
AT HIM AGAIN.
AUNT MAY
(continuing; Filtered)
S-sorry dear! That wasn't the
gate was it?
PETER
No Aunt May, I think you were
about to give me and internal
examination!
THE ELECTRONIC GATE OPENS. Giving it a second, to be sure it
isn't going to close on him, Peter enters.
He takes in the scenery.
PETER
(continuing)
Lurch must have the day off..
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME - CONTINUOUS
Aunt May opens the door and greets Peter with a hug.
AUNT MAY
Hello dear!
PETER
Aunt May.. Why didn't you tell me
you were taking a job?
AUNT MAY
(Mouth crinkling)
..Why didn't you tell me you were
paying my hospital bill?
PETER
Aunt May- you and Uncle ben
sacrificed plenty for me over the
years.. I had to do it.
AUNT MAY
Your Uncle Ben and I sacrificed
because we love you- not because
we expected to be repaid.. And
what about your gift for Gwen? I
don't want you jeopardizing your
future with her over looking after
me..
PETER
Gwen would probably clobber me for
buying something so extravagant
anyway.. But Aunt May.. This job.
This place.. I don't like you
being here.
AUNT MAY
Dr. Octavius is a very well
respected scientist..
PETER
I know he is.. I'm familiar with
his work in Nuclear physics.. But
he's also supposed to be very
eccentric..
AUNT MAY
He's like a big child.. And you'll
recall I've had plenty of
experience handling a boy genius..
Suddenly AN ELECTRONIC BUZZER SOUNDS. Peter and May both
react.
AUNT MAY
(continuing)
And there's "Junior" finally
looking for his lunch.. I made for
him an hour ago, but the man works
so hard he didn't want to stop to
eat. Why don't you come with me
and meet him?
PETER
Uh.. Sure..
CUT TO:
INT. DR. OCTAVIUS' LAB SAFE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
May and Peter enter the Lab's Safe Room which is just outside
of the actual working area. Peter carries Dr. Octavius' lunch
on a tray.
AUNT MAY
Just place it over there..
Peter complies resting the tray on a table.
AT THAT MOMENT, A STEEL DOOR WITH A COMPLEX SERIES OF LOCKS
AND VALVES BEGINS TO GO INTO OPERATION- METALLIC GROANS AND
GRINDS OF THE MECHANISMS FILLING THE ROOM. THEN WITH A FINAL
CLANG, THE DOOR OPENS.
Dr. Octavius emerges- however with a far more ominous
appearance than the chunky absent-minded professor we'd
previously seen. Strapped to his torso is the metal vest
with the series of control dial we'd seen earlier, but
sprouting from the back of the vest a FOUR METAL TENTACLES
EACH ENDING WITH THREE GRASPING CLAWS.
PETER
(Stunned)
..Dr. Octopus..
OTTO
WHAT WAS THAT?
PETER
Oh- I'm sorry Dr. Octavius.. I'm
a huge admirer of your work..
AUNT MAY
Dr. Octavius- this is my nephew
Peter.. He just came by to visit
me..
OTTO
What did you call me, young man?
PETER
Oh, uh.. It's just the robotic
tentacles.. I've heard about
them..
OTTO
..And the moronic sobriquet I've
been given because of them, no
doubt..
PETER
I'm sorry, sir.. I didn't mean any
disrespect.. They're just so
awesome to see..
OTTO
Awesome is the word, young man.
And even moreso in use.
AUNT MAY
Really, Doctor.. Peter is the
nicest of young men..
OTTO
..Please Mrs. Parker.. Let's speak
no more of it.
I'd like to each my lunch in
solitude, I've much more work to
do and little brain energy to
direct elsewhere..
AUNT MAY
Of course.. Let's go Peter.
Peter follows Aunt May out, but can't help feeling bothered.
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME KITCHEN - AFTERNOON
Peter and May share a cup of tea.
PETER
..I have to tell you, I'm not any
less worried about you working
here after meeting the Doctor..
There's something, not quite right
with him. I know he's working on
a project for Oscorp but I don't
know what it is..
AUNT MAY
Peter, I'm a big girl.. I can take
care of myself. And I'm happiest
keeping busy instead of just
sitting around at home. I told
you that was the very thing that
made me sick. And it feels good
being able to tend to my own
finances..
Peter is no less concerned, but relents.
PETER
Okay.. Okay. But I'll still be
checking in with you.. Gwen gave
me cell phone.. I want you to take
the number and call if there's any
problem..
May laughs and kisses him on the cheek.
AUNT MAY
I've raised such a little worrier!
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT - EVENING
Peter sit at the dining room table his jaw resting atop his
fist. A look of worry still on his face. The table however
is set-up for an elegant and romantic dinner, candles
flickering.
Gwen enters carrying a casserole dish.
GWEN
..How about pouring the wine?
PETER
-Oh, sure, honey.. Hey that smells
delicious.. although I have to say
the cook is the real treat..
Peter walks over to slide Gwen's chair in. He kisses her on
the cheek.
He then sits back down across from her s she dishes out the
food.
PETER
(continuing)
So.. You were going to bring some
career guides for us to look over?
But I have to tell you.. Whatever
career you choose, I'd be
disappointed if your name plate
didn't read Stacy-Parker on it.
GWEN
A tempting offer.. And also what
I wanted to talk to you about..
PETER
I'm all ears..
GWEN
You see- I want to have that name
plate, Pete. I want us to build
a life together..
PETER
I'm sensing a but coming..
GWEN
Yeah. And you're the "but"..
PETER
Hey! Is a dinner or a roast?
GWEN
It's a heart-to-heart. Peter, The
last two years together has been
great. But- There's something
wedged in between us.. Something
that keeps us from really being
together..
PETER
..I know. The lateness.. The
missed dates.. I'm sorry that my
job is so crazy, Gwen.
GWEN
No, Peter. It isn't just the job.
I know there's something going on
with you. Something you have
inside that you're not sharing
with me. That you don't share
with anyone. Peter- I'm trying to
make you see that you don't have
to hide it from me. That's what
loving someone is about.. And for
us to have a life together, we
have to share in this together.
Whatever you've got going on-
we'll face it together..
Peter is shocked and wounded at Gwen's frankness.
PETER
Gwendy- there isn't anything..
He stops himself.
PETER
(continuing)
Okay... Okay.
He searches himself for the words.
PETER
(continuing)
..Gwen it's just that I can't
explain it.. It confuses the hell
out of me..
GWEN
Just be honest, Peter.. We can
figure it out together..
PETER
It's just not that simple.. I
promise you Gwen.. It's nothing
that will ever affect my love for
you..
GWEN
Just talk to me..
PETER
(Sighs hard.)
..Well.. I guess it has to do
with.. My job. The pictures I
take..
GWEN
..Go on..
PETER
..Well it's.. huh.. It's more than
just a job. It's almost like
another side of my personality..
It's like stepping into another
world.. Another.. Existence..
GWEN
Oh.. Well, my Dad used to say that
too.. About being a cop. You have
to create a whole new persona and
approach to life. It's what kept
him able to focus on his work, yet
not bring it home to me and my
Mom.. Is that it?
PETER
Uh.. Yeah.. It's something like
that.. Actually its alot like
that.. But.. I guess there's more..
GWEN
..What?
Peter is sweating. His heart is pounding. He's experiencing
fear like nothing his super human enemies could ever generate
in him. He takes a sip of wine.
PETER
I.. I'm...
(Pause)
I'm... S-... I'm.. Just not ready
for this, Gwen. I can't do it.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Gwen leans back in her chair. The anger in her building, yet
she remains calm. And very cold.
GWEN
..I'm sorry too, Peter. But I
can't go on like this. I won't go
on like this.
Gwen gets up from the table, grabs her coat.
GWEN
(continuing)
Goodbye.
She leaves.
Peter remains at the table. Confusion, pain, panic rolling
over him. HE CRUSHES HIS WINE GLASS, SQUEEZING TIGHTLY THE
SHARDS OF GLASS WITHIN HIS FIST. BLOOD TRICKLES.
PETER
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME???
PETER LETS OFF A GUTTURAL GROWL OF SELF-LOATHING- AS HE TEARS
OPEN HIS SHIRT EXPOSING HIS SPIDER-MAN COSTUME BENEATH. He
stares at his costume for a moment, and then his face sinks
into his clenched fists.
CUT TO:
INT. DR. OCTAVIUS' LAB SAFE ROOM - NIGHT
Norman Osborn sits at the table looking over Dr. Octavius'
progress reports.
NORMAN
Well. This is all very
impressive, Otto..
Otto sits across from Norman, puffing proudly on a cigar.
OTTO
Of course..
NORMAN
But unfortunately it's still
mostly theory. There's little
concrete evidence to prove that
your process will work.
OTTO
You're joking. I've never been
wrong.
My work is painstaking- precise.
I make no movements that aren't
pinpoint accurate. So naturally
the physical work will take long.
But in the end my method of
processing radioactive isotopes
will increase the efficiency of
your Cold Fusion reactor ten-fold.
NORMAN
A lovely dream, Otto.. But I
unfortunately don't live in your
world. I have a board of
directors who approve the
financing of your work.. I can't
walk into the conference next week
with some facts and figures and
alot of empty promises..
OTTO
Empty promises? The proof of my
work is all on paper!
NORMAN
But the members of the board don't
read binary..
OTTO
No.. In fact I doubt that they
read at all..
NORMAN
Perhaps not. But they write.
Checks. If you want to continue
receiving them, you've got to
prove to be more than merely a
funny little oddity with robotic
arms..
OTTO
We can't play games with the
forces I'm working with. The
slightest error will result in a
disaster many times greater than
your Fusion reactor accident..
NORMAN
Science isn't for the faint of
heart.. Neither is big business..
This has been lovely Otto.. I'll
talk to you again in a few days.
Norman stands and walks out.
Otto crushes his cigar.
CUT TO:
INT. STACY HOME - NIGHT
Captain Stacy is watching A VIDEOTAPE OF SPIDER-MAN IN
ACTION. He puffs on his pipe and takes notes.
Gwen enters the house in tears.
Capt Stacy turns at the sound of her entry.
CAPTAIN STACY
Hey there!
Gwen stops at the stairs, but doesn't turn to him.
GWEN
(Choking on her tears)
..I can't talk Daddy..
CAPTAIN STACY
Dinner didn't go the way you'd
hoped?
Gwen walks sadly over to the sofa and collapses into her
father's arms.
GWEN
Daddy- I don't know what's wrong
with him..
CAPTAIN STACY
Peter's a complicated young man..
GWEN
..But I know that it has something
to do with him..
Gwen refers to the video footage of Spider-Man.
CAPTAIN STACY
Spider-Man?
GWEN
..I think Peter's more obsessed
with him than you are Dad.. Taking
those pictures of him.. Watching
him in action. I think Peter wants
to be Spider-Man..
CAPTAIN STACY
Well.. I guess I can see from
Peter's end why he'd feel that
way.. Spider-Man's power is
incredible. His life seems to be
endlessly thrilling.. I can
understand a young man wanting to
be apart of all that. Maybe
feeling a little impotent with
being earthbound while watching
Spider-Man soar..
GWEN
Daddy.. You're not feeling that
way at all are you? I know it's
been hard since you had to
retire.. But it was a gunshot
wound.. You've had a great career
on the force.. No one could be
prouder of you than I am.. And Mom
was..
CAPTAIN STACY
..I know Gwen. Sure, I might be
a little jealous of the Wall-
Crawler.. But believe me, Spider-
Man is mostly a mystery to me.. A
case I want to crack. Nothing
more. Just like Peter seems to be
an enigma to you..
GWEN
That's true. Whatever it is.. It's
tearing a hole in Peter.. He can't
seem to be a complete person until
he frees himself of Spider-Man..
One way or another, I'm going to
find the way to free him..
CAPTAIN STACY
Huh.. You know, you might make a
pretty good detective yourself..
GWEN
Yeah.. I might at that..
CUT TO:
INT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY CORRIDOR - AFTERNOON
Peter listlessly removes some books from his locker. Closing
the locker back, he blandly turns away glancing to his left
and then forward. THEN HE DOES A DOUBLE TAKE-
Peter's eyes widen due to what he sees-
GWEN WALKING WITH FLASH THOMPSON!
PETER
Oh my God- No..
Peter's face twists into one of rage. He slams his fist into
his locker CREATING A DENT.
Twenty yards away, Gwen doesn't see Peter as she speaks with
Flash.
FLASH
So wait a minute.. You finally
come over to talk to me- And it's
still about PARKER?
GWEN
-That's the topic of discussion
for today, Flash, yes.
FLASH
(Sighs hard.)
..Well, all I can hope is that
merely being around me will wake
you up to the mistake you've been
making..
GWEN
..That's right, Flash.. Dreaming
is free. Now.. I heard you and
Peter have known each other since
Junior High School.. What was he
like back then?
FLASH
..I could spin you some yarns..
Come on gorgeous, walk with me,
talk with me..
Peter watches with unblinking eyes as the two of them walk
away.
Flash and Gwen continue walking.
GWEN
So what was he like back then?
FLASH
Standard bookworm stuff.. The
smartest kid in class.. We even
kinda liked each other back then..
GWEN
So where comes the rift?
FLASH
Hey baby- I'm a jock.. The total
package.. Football, basketball,
baseball the whole nine.. Parker
couldn't do a push-up.. Oil and
water, y'know?
GWEN
..Yeah.. I know.
FLASH
..That is until the last year of
high school.. He musta got tired
of gettin' knocked around, and
started workin' out..
Gwen considers all that Flash has said.
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT - EVENING
Peter storms into the apartment, slamming the door. Harry,
stretched out on the sofa watching TV jumps at the THUMP.
HARRY
Whoa- People are tryin' to sleep-
man..
PETER
Gwen dumped me..
HARRY
..And you're steamed at her?
Well, me and the door are
innocent..
PETER
I'm not mad at her, you or the
door. I'm mad at me...
HARRY
..Well pal.. It had to happen
eventually.. You can leave a chick
hanging for so long..
PETER
I know- I know! But she's gotta
understand what I've been up
against..
I'm not just some jerk who takes
his girl for granted.. if she only
knew the truth..
HARRY
She can't know till you tell her..
PETER
..I know.. I want to tell her..
But I just can't..
HARRY
You mean you won't.. But who the
hell am I to talk.. I can't be
straight with my dad.. To tell him
how much I hate working at
Oscorp.. How doing that and
keeping up my school schedule is
eating me alive..
Harry looks up at Peter, expecting a response. But Peter
hasn't heard a word Harry has said. His mind is firmly
focused on Gwen.
PETER
..I've gotta call her..
Peter rushes over to the phone.
Harry is downtrodden that Peter wasn't there for him.
As Peter dials the phone, Harry walks slowly into the
bathroom and closes the door.
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT, BATHROOM - CONTINUING
Harry walks over to the medicine cabinet. He hesitates,
staring at himself in the mirror. The swings open the
cabinet door, and grabbing one of the prescription bottles.
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT, KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Peter is on the phone but THE RING ISN'T ANSWERED. THEN-
GWEN
(filtered)
Hello?
PETER
Gwen- It's me..
GWEN
(filtered)
Hey! I was just thinking about
you! But sorry- I'm not here to
talk to you.. So leave a message
at the beep! Bye!
Peter is filled with anguish. He hangs-up.
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT - CONTINUING
Peter runs down the hallway and into his bedroom, closing the
door.
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT,PETER'S ROOM - CONTINUING
Peter immediately begins removing his street clothes,
revealing his Spider-Man costume beneath.
Once fully changed he darts to the window- FIRES A WEBLINE
AND IS GONE.
CUT TO:
INT. PARKER HOME,BASEMENT - EVENING
THE SOUND OF A ROUSING PING-PONG GAME CAN BE HEARD.
At the table are Aunt May and Gwen, playfully volleying the
ball back and forth.
AUNT MAY
Ah.. this is fun.. I don't get to
play so much with Ben gone and
Peter living with Harry..
GWEN
(Laughing)
You're really great, Aunt May!
AUNT MAY
..But I know that you didn't come
all the way over here just to go
a few rounds with me..
Gwen doesn't try to hide the truth.
AUNT MAY
(continuing)
So.. What's going on with you and
Peter?
GWEN
I was hoping you could tell me..
AUNT MAY
Gwen I know Peter loves you with
all of his heart.
GWEN
I know that too, Aunt May. Loving
each other isn't the problem..
AUNT MAY
..Peter is full or passion and
wonderment, Gwen. Sometimes he
gets so deeply immersed in what
he's doing- that when he steps
back and realizes how far he's
gone he gets scared. Since his
Uncle Ben's death, he's had
something going on.. As though he
has to prove something again and
again.. You've been the only thing
that's grounded him.. He needs you
to do that, Gwen..
Gwen takes in May's words.
CUT TO:
EXT. STATUE OF LIBERTY - EVENING
Spider-Man sits atop the crown, sulking. Suddenly just above
him there's A BURST OF HEAT AND FIRE. But Spider-Man doesn't
react.
SPIDER-MAN
-Turn off the fireworks, Storm,
you're giving me prickly heat..
JOHNNY STORM, THE HUMAN TORCH, EXTINGUISHING HIS FLAME LANDS
A FEW FEET AWAY.
JOHNNY
..For this I sacrificed Karaoke
night with the Olsen Twins?
SPIDER-MAN
..Ever the society page blurb, eh,
five alarm?
JOHNNY
..Well, even though you're a
fashion nightmare, I could get you
through the door of some swanky
night spot.. You'd be like my
social misfit charity case..
And you're always good for a
little spectacle..
SPIDER-MAN
No thanks.. I prefer my mingling
minus the mask.. I'd enjoy life as
a civilian.. if I actually had a
life as a civilian..
JOHNNY
Does my little eight-legged pal
have a problem that he needs help
with?
SPIDER-MAN
Nah.. Just the sight of your
ridiculous mug reminds me that
things can always be worse..
JOHNNY
That's right, they can be.. You're
aware that the cops are after you
again..
SPIDER-MAN
..I haven't tossed any little old
ladies off the Empire State
Building this week.. So what now?
JOHNNY
Robbery of the Daily Bugle.. Jonah
Jameson published pix that
supposedly proved you did it.
SPIDER-MAN
WHAT?
JOHNNY
Yeah.. In fact I'd be bringing you
in myself if I didn't have another
pressing engagement..
SPIDER-MAN
Me too.. I've got a face to re-
arrange.. My regards to Mary Kate
and Ashley, toasty..
Spider-Man fires a webline and swings off.
CUT TO:
INT. J JONAH JAMESON'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Jonah is pacing. Seated in his office are Robbie Robertson,
Captain Stacy, and Betty Brant. Betty takes dictation for
Jonah's latest editorial.
JONAH
..And it is due to my own
fearlessness to stand-up and point
the finger of guilt at this web-
spinning lunatic, that has made me
the constant victim of this same
miscreant.. But in order to
protect the masses of this city
which I hold so dear- I will bear
this cross, until finally this
creature is captured and placed
within the depths of the justice
system.. Trapped in a dark cellar,
as all spiders should be..
CAPTAIN STACY
..Is this the point at which you
display the wounds in your palms
and stigmata?
JONAH
Not funny George.. But I'll accept
that as your acknowledgement that
I had Spider-Man's number from day
one..
SPIDER-MAN (O.S.)
Don't start posing for a statue
yet flat top-
Spider-Man swings in through Jonah's window and lands atop
his desk.
JONAH
So the criminal really does return
to the scene of the crime!
ROBBIE
Spider-Man- this isn't a smart
move!
Spider-Man turns to Robbie.
SPIDER-MAN
When you deal with an idiot, you
have to speak his language!
I know you're a dunce Jameson- But
even you can't claim to have proof
that I robbed the Bugle!
JONAH
Sure- I know you thought you
covered your tracks webhead- But
for once Parker got some pix that
actually good!
Jameson holds up a copy of the Bugle-
JONAH
(continuing)
If you can see through those bug
screens over your eyes look- I've
got pix of you fighting and
webbing up the Bugle security team-
I've got you following your
accomplice that was carrying the
loot- And I've got you escaping
with him! What I don't have is the
money! Tack on the guard that saw
you in the accounting office- And
its Case closed!
SPIDER-MAN
Those-Those- Pix don't show
everything!
JONAH
Sure.. They don't show you do
anything that makes you look
innocent! And since they don't- I
think this call is for you-
Jonah gestures toward the window-
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
WHERE A POLICE HELICOPTER DESCENDS AND HOVERS.
ON SEVERAL OF THE SURROUNDING ROOFTOPS SWAT SNIPERS APPEAR
ARMED AND READY.
INT. J JONAH JAMESON'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Spider-Man looks outside.
JONAH
We figured you'd be dropping by..
So New York's Finest had a SWAT
Unit waiting for you..
CAPTAIN STACY
Spider-Man stay calm, maybe I can
talk them down- but you have to be
ready to give yourself up
peacefully- we can figure
something out afterward-
SPIDER-MAN
Sorry Captain- but prison decor
clashes with my colorful motif-
And I don't do orange jumpsuits..
SPIDER-MAN DIVES OUT THE WINDOW.
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
SPIDER-MAN FIRES A WEBLINE AND SWINGS BENEATH THE SWAT
HELICOPTER, KNOWING THAT THE SNIPERS WON'T FIRE AS THEY MIGHT
HIT THEIR OWN PEOPLE.
ON THE SURROUNDING ROOFTOPS THE SNIPERS DRAW BACK THEIR
WEAPONS IN FRUSTRATION.
BUT THEN OTHER SWAT TEAM OFFICERS CARRYING STRANGE LOOKING
GUNS MOVE FORWARD. THEY BEGIN FIRING THEIR PROJECTILES THAT
BURST INTO NETS. SPIDER-MAN'S MID-AIR AGILITY MANAGES TO
KEEP HIM FREE OF MOST OF THEM- BUT ONE SNAGS HIS LEGS. HE
BEGINS TUMBLING.
SPIDER-MAN MANAGES TO GRAB HOLD OF A LEDGE- BUT IS HAMPERED
BY HIS LEGS BEING BOUND. SNIPERS BEGIN FIRING AT HIM, JUST
MISSING THE MARK. DESPERATELY, SPIDER-MAN RELEASES THE LEDGE
AND BEGINS TO DROP AGAIN, AS THE HELICOPTER CLOSES IN.
SPIDER-MAN IS IN FREE-FALL TOWARD CERTAIN DEATH, WHEN HE
FIRES A WEBLINE AT THE LAST SECOND- IT AGAIN SNARES THE
CHOPPER. THE CHOPPER PILOT LETS ONE SIDE DIP TO MAKE IT
HARDER FOR SPIDER-MAN TO SWING. THE CHOPPER FLIES OFF, SWING
SPIDER-MAN IN TOW. SPIDER-MAN FIRES A SECOND WEBLINE SNAGGING
THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE CHOPPER. THE CHOPPER PILOT TURNS
THE CHOPPER TO INTERRUPT SPIDER-MAN'S MOMENTUM. SPIDER-MAN
USES ALL OF HIS STRENGTH TO FORCE HIS SWING UPWARD- BUT THE
ELASTICITY OF HIS WEBLINE SNAPS HIM BACK LIKE A RUBBER BAND-
AND RIGHT TOWARD THE ROTOR BLADES!
INT. J JONAH JAMESON'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Everyone in the office watching gasps as Spider-Man swings
toward a grisly end-
EXT. DAILY BUGLE BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
Spider-man is moving closer to the blades, when he makes a
somersault- which thrusts his legs wrapped in the SWAT Net
towards the blades- THE NETS ARE CUT- BUT SPIDER-MAN'S SPEED
HAS HIM MOVE BEFORE HIS LEGS ARE SHREDDED. ANOTHER WEBLINE
FIRED AND SPIDER-MAN IS OVERTOP THE CHOPPER, AND THEN
DESCENDING TOWARD THE STREET.
THE SWAT SNIPERS FIRE AT HIM IN VAIN.
EXT. STREET - CONTINUOUS
Spider-Man lands on the street. The SWAT Chopper descends
hoping to trap him again. But Spider-Man snags a manhole
cover with a webline and pulls it from its station. A quick
leap and Spider-Man is dropping into the sewers below.
THE CHOPPER LANDS ON THE STREET, AND THE SWAT TEAM
DISEMBARKS, BUT THEY'RE TO LATE. SPIDER-MAN DRAGS THE
MANHOLE COVER BACK OVER THE ENTRY, AND NONE OF THEM CAN
REMOVE IT.
INT. SEWER - CONTINUOUS
Spider-Man runs through the sewer. He removes his mask.
Peter looks around, breathing hard.
PETER
-Good one, Parker.. Way to bury
yourself..
CUT TO:
EXT. BUILDING - MORNING
Hobie Brown is engaged in his job as a window washer. He's
just finishing the job, and climbing back into the building.
INT. OFFICE - CONTINUING
Hobie lands on the floor and continues inward, stopping
before a secretary's desk. He smiles at the secretary.
HOBIE
..All finished..
SECRETARY
..Nice work..
HOBIE
..Thanks..
Hobie's attention is grabbed by the copy of The Daily Bugle
atop her desk. The headline reads: "SPIDER-MAN PURSUED FOR
BUGLE ROBBERY". Hobie grimaces, feeling guilty for Spider-Man
taking the rap for his crime.
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME KITCHEN - MORNING
Aunt May is doing the dishes. Otto enters, saying nothing.
it takes May a moment to realize that he's there.
AUNT MAY
Oh, hello, Doctor..
OTTO
..Mrs. Parker..
AUNT MAY
..Can I get you something?
OTTO
..No.. No thank you.
May can see a lost expression on his face.
AUNT MAY
My Lemon Meringue pie has been
known to cure all ills..
An awkward smile sneaks onto Otto's face, which is not
normally built for such a thing.
JUMP CUT:
May and Otto sit eating pie and drinking tea.
AUNT MAY
..You know- the expression you had
on your face when you came in
reminded me so much of my Peter..
Whenever he had a science problem
he couldn't figure out..
OTTO
(slight annoyance)
I never have a problem I can't
figure out.. It's just that I'm
surrounded by fools who can't
appreciate..
AUNT MAY
-That you dream bigger than they
do?
OTTO
..Yes.. I suppose.. It's been that
way all of my life.. My dreams
were too large for my parents to
comprehend.. My teachers.. My
fellow students.. That's why I've
closed myself off. In this
sanctuary of reason I can allow my
vision full bloom. That is until
I began working with Norman
Osborn.. The man is clock
watcher.. A bean counter. A
measuring tape and penny scale.
He and his board members can only
appreciate weight and measure..
Not the unlimited value of
knowledge..
AUNT MAY
..Well I know your work will be
all of the proof you'll need to
prove them wrong..
OTTO
..Yes.. You listen well, Mrs.
Parker..
AUNT MAY
..Practice makes perfect.. I could
listen to my Ben and Peter go on
for hours about their troubles at
work or school.. Sometimes that
all you need.. Just someone to
hear you.. I'm surprised the you
don't have wife..
Otto frowns at the mentioning, dredging up a painful memory.
OTTO
..Another dream that was just too
large..
Otto rises from the chair.
OTTO
(continuing)
..Thank you so much for the pie,
Mrs. Parker..
AUNT MAY
You're welcome.
Otto walks back through the exit.
CUT TO:
INT. DR. OCTAVIUS' LAB - AFTERNOON
OTTO IS ON A VIDEO PHONE. ON THE VIEW SCREEN IS NORMAN
OSBORN, WHO SITS IN HIS OFFICE AT OSCORP.
VIDEO SCREEN NORMAN
Otto.. Bad news. The board
reacted according to character..
They need to see something
concrete within the next few days
or your funding is pulled.
OTTO
The unmitigated buffoonery of your
board is boundless, Osborn..
VIDEO SCREEN NORMAN
But not their patience.. Believe
me Otto.. I fought for you. We're
not unalike.. We're both men of
science. But like science,
finance is grounded in reality..
Make something happen Otto and
I'll keep your funding alive..
Have a good day.
THE VIDEO SCREEN GOES BLANK.
Otto is furious. Angrily, he turns toward the rack system
that houses his robotic tentacles.
CUT TO:
INT. HARRY & PETER'S APARTMENT,PETER'S ROOM - EVENING
Peter sits on his bed. Spread across the bed are the photos
he'd taken of the Bugle robbery. In the background, THE
EVENING NEWS RUNS ON THE TELEVISION.
He's kicking himself emotionally.
PETER
..Beautiful.. I give Jameson the
evidence to hang me..
Peter picks up a picture showing The Prowler.
PETER
(continuing)
..And all for helping a guy out..
Like I said, no good deed goes
unpunished.. I don't know, Hobie..
It might come down to you or me..
Peter drops the photo.
PETER
(continuing)
Yeah. Like I could do that.
He hears something on the News that grabs his attention.
PETER GRABS THE REMOTE AND TURNS UP THE VOLUME.
TV NEWS ANCHOR
-Police are saying the jailbreak,
from the infamous Vault
imprisonment facility, built to
house criminals possessing super
human abilities, perpetrated by
William Baker, AKA Flint Marko,
AKA The Sandman, and Max Dillon,
AKA Electro.. An all points
bulletin.. has been issued for the
tri-state area..
Hearing this, Peter is ready to burst. He tosses the photos
into the air, and collapses onto his bed- the photos land in
a pile covering him.
PETER
Terrific..
CUT TO:
INT. OCTAVIUS HOME, KITCHEN - EVENING
Aunt May is finishing up for the day, doing the last of the
cleaning and placing the dishes away. She unites her apron
and hangs it carefully on a hook.
CUT TO:
INT. DR. OCTAVIUS' LAB - CONTINUOUS
Otto behind the safety glass, tentacles snaking, is working
feverishly. He's drenched in sweat.
WITHIN THE WORKING AREA, THE TENTACLES CRUSH RADIOACTIVE
CYLINDERS INTO A FINE POWDER. GASES AND ENERGY FILL THE AREA
IN WAKE OF THE ACTION. A DAZZLING LIGHT SHOW DISPLAYS ITSELF
BEFORE OTTO.
WITHIN THE FLICKERING LIGHT, WE CAN SEE FLASHES OF WHAT OTTO
IS THINKING:
A VISION OF HIS MOTHER LOOKING DOWN AT HIM.
MRS. OCTAVIUS
Otto.. A little boy shouldn't be
wasting his time with science..
A VISION OF HIS SCIENCE TEACHER.
SCIENCE TEACHER
Otto.. Stop wasting the class'
time with your fantasies.. Just do
the work in front of you!
A VISION OF A CIRCLE OF CHILDHOOD BULLIES SURROUNDING HIM.
BULLY
..Look at the little o