After the battle was over, Danny and Dani tried to enjoy the rest of their time at the mall. They looked around, and saw that a lot of the shoppers had fled, and their battle left a mess. And yet despite everything, MJ was still filming, having a blast with his livestream.

Seeing Danny and Dani, MJ ran up to them. [color=red]“Oh my gosh, you missed the whole thing! Spider-Man and his new sidekick got into a fight with a clone. It was epic!”[/color] Of course, MJ had put two and two together a while ago, but decided to play along with the secret identity shtick for the time being. After all. Everyone had their secrets. [color=red]“Luckily, I have the whole thing on video! If you don’t already follow me, you really should.”[/color] He put the phone with the video on it in front of Danny’s face

Danny rubbed the back of his head. [color=pink]“I’m not one for social media… It sounds really cool. I can’t believe you filmed it though. Aren’t you worried about getting hurt? That’s really dangerous!”[/color]

MJ smirked. He had heard that line before. [color=red]“Nah, I trust Spider-Man would keep me safe. Besides, my audience lives for this type of thing, and I have to give the people what they want!”[/color]

[color=hotpink]“Excuse me?”[/color] Dani protested. [color=hotpink]“Why would you call Spider-Girl a sidekick? That’s like saying Spider-Man is Spider-Woman’s sidekick. They’re equals!”[/color]

Danny just smiled sheepishly, and gave a worried glance at Dani. Concerned she might be blowing their cover.

MJ laughed, and ruffled Dani’s hair. [color=red]“Fair point kid. Listen, why don’t the three get a bite to eat at the food court? My treat!”[/color] Of course, MJ didn’t wait for an answer, he took Danny by the wrist, and ran in the direction of the food court.

As soon as the trio got their food, and sat at the table, MJ’s phone rang. MJ’s heart sank as soon as he saw the number calling. [color=red]“Uh… hang on, I have to take this.”[/color] MJ ran off to answer the call way from Danny and Dani’s earshot. [color=red]“Hey dad…”[/color] His tone was apprehensive.

On the other end, Phillip Watson screamed at his son. “Where the hell are you boy? You’re supposed to be home by now!”

MJ’s facade fell at his father’s angry outburst. [color=red]“I’m… I’m out with friends, Dad. I’ll be home soon.”[/color] he replied, his voice trembling slightly.

But his father was having none of it. “Pfft, as if an ingrate could have any friends. I don’t care where you are! You should be here, helping me clean up the mess you made!”

[color=red]“I… I’m sorry, Dad.”[/color] MJ stammered. [color=red]“I’ll be home soon, I promise.”[/color]

“You better be, or else there will be consequences.” 

After the call ended, MJ just stood there for a moment. His father’s words weighing heavily on him. With a sigh, he returned to the table where Danny and Dani waited. He did what he always does, and put on a smile. [color=red]“Sorry about that guys. MJ Watson is in demand! Everyone wants a piece of me! Anyway, let’s eat!”[/color]