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I justЕ How did youЧ?Ф
УSaw photographs of you with him. Parker snapped them during that whole World
Unity Festival debacle. Right before that armored nut attacked.Ф
УParker,Ф John said, taking exaggerated pains to explain, Уis one of DadТs
photographers. Peter Parker, I think his name is. Right, Dad?Ф
УThatТs him. And I remember looking at that photograph and thinking, I wonder if
young Osborn is paying for her time.Ф
УDad!Ф
Mary JaneТs jaw dropped, but before she could say anything, Jonah added,
УBelieve it or not, young lady, that was intended as a compliment.Ф
She found her voice, although it wasnТt easy. УI was leaning toward Сor not,Т
actually.Ф
УAll I was saying,Ф Jonah informed her, Уwas that considering how weak-kneed and
unpromising a man young Osborn wasЧhis own fatherТs assessment, by the wayЧI was
amazed he was able to engage the interest of such a striking young woman.Ф
УWell, thank youЕ I guess,Ф she said uncertainly.
УWhatwere you doing with young Osborn, though?Ф Jonah demanded.
УDad, I donТt see how itТs any of your business.Ф
УSheТs dating you. That makes it my business.Ф
УJohn,Ф Mary Jane put up a hand, Уyour fatherТs right. It is his business. The
fact is, Mr. Jameson, there was more to Harry than his father gave him credit
for. Maybe I just saw things in him that his dad didnТt, but might have
eventually, if heТd lived long enough. And letТs face it, not every son is as
lucky as John, to have a father whoТs perceptive enough to see all his
potential. I mean, you had to have been supporting John for many years for him
to get to where he is today, true? A son like this doesnТt just spring up out of
nowhere. HeТs molded and shaped by a father with vision.Ф
Jonah considered that, rubbing thoughtfully at his chin. УThatТs very true,Ф he
said at last.
John brought his hand up, covering his mouth to hide his grin.
Mary Jane leaned forward, warming to her topic. УThe fact is, sometimes I think
John doesnТt realize how lucky he is, to have a father like you.Ф
УSee!See there! Ф Jonah demanded, thumping John on the arm. УHow many times have
I told you that, eh? And you, you ingrate! You never believe me! You just smile
that perfect smileЧwhich is only there thanks to the braces I funded, thank you
very much.Ф
УYou worebraces ?Ф Mary Jane stifled a laugh.
УDonТt start,Ф John warned her.
Jonah continued, УAnd you say to me, СOf course, Dad. Whatever.Т What is this
СwhateverТ young people are always spouting about these days?Ф he asked Mary
Jane.
She propped up her chin and gazed at him doe-eyed. УAs far as IТm concerned,
itТs what they say when they realize their parents have pretty much won an
argument and they just donТt want to admit it.Ф
Jonah Jameson thudded the table with such vehemence that he almost knocked over
the centerpiece. John quickly grabbed for it, and just managed to prevent it
from toppling over. Oblivious, Jonah bellowed so loudly that heads turned
throughout the room.УBy thunder, John, this girl is a treasure! A treasure!Ф
УBy the way, Mr. Jameson,Ф said Mary Jane, clearly deciding to push her luck, УI
hope IТm not being too forward here, but I simply have to say, thatТsvery