Thw Amazing Spider-Man 3 script

[Dragon]

This is the first chunk of my Spidey 3 script, which obviously follows my first two..

The Amazing Spider-Man 3



FADE IN:


1 EXT. GRAND BALLROOM, NEW YORK - DUSK 1

A midnight dark Mercedes limousine pulls to a
slow halt in front of the glittering ballroom on
New York's upper eastside.

A door in the middle of the car opens and out of
it expands- A MAN. Over seven feet tall, hair
as silken black as a slick of oil. He looks like
he military presses tanks while kicking over
little old ladies on walkers for a laugh. He is
MAN-MOUNTAIN MARKO. A one-manned security
force. He dutifully opens the rear passenger
door.

From that door emerges Marko's polar opposite.
A small, aged figure with glistening silver
hair. It's our old friend, mob-boss THE
SILVERMANE.

Marko takes Silvermane's left hand in his and
extends his gigantic right arm around
Silvermane's shoulder, becoming his support
system. Slowly they walk toward the ballroom.
At the entrance is a throng of Silvermane's
waiting gunsels.


2 INT. GRAND BALLROOM - CONTINUOUS 2

The ballroom doors open wide and Silvermane and
his men enter.

Silvermane grimaces at the massive effort
required of him to cross the extended hall. But
a tough old lizard, he continues forth.

That is, until he's greeted by a peculiar bit of
technology- A SMALL, LOW SPEED HOVERING DEVICE.
Silvermane climbs aboard and grasps hold of a
set of handle-bars. This putters him forward,
though still under the watchful guidance of
Marko.


3 INT. MAIN BALLROOM AREA - CONTINUOUS 3

The throng enters the main area, which is filled
with guests.

A closer examination of the faces reveals, that
despite their expensive clothing and equally
expensive lady-escorts, the men who break into
cheers at Silvermane's entrance are the most
evil and dangerous denizens the underworld
conglomerate called "The Maggia" has to offer.

In the center of the expansive room hangs a
monstrous banner which reads simply: "Welcome
Home Silvermane".

It's a banquet fit for royalty. Gourmet food
and drink, the expense of which could feed a 3rd
world village for a month. But such thoughts
could never occur to this crowd.

Silvermane dismounts from his hover device and
takes a seat at the center of the large dining
table occupying the far end of the banquet hall.
The standing ovation continues.

Slowly the near-fossilized crime boss rises from
his chair giving a Caesar-esque wave of greeting
to his people. He clears his throat.

SILVERMANE
-I want to say how deeply it
touches me to see so many friendly
faces across this hall.. Wealth
does not make a man great.. Power
does not make a man great. But
only- only the loyalty of his
friends can make a man great. For
within loyalty, within friendship
there is strength. And strength
generates power. And power
generates bountiful wealth.
Without you, my friends, I am
nothing.

A thunderous voice assaults Silvermane from the
entry way.

VOICE
Unfortunate words..

All eyes turn to the door. Standing there,
surrounded by his own entourage of unsavory
gunmen is WILSON FISK, referred to by most as
THE KINGPIN. Just under seven feet, his girth
makes the difference. He's built like a well-fed
Sumo, with arms that could bear hug, well, a
bear..

SILVERMANE
Well, well, Mr. Fisk. This ancient
heart beats faster at the sight of
you.

KINGPIN
How could I not extend a warm
greeting to my old mentor.. Having
just tasted new freedom, after
being delivered into the
unfriendly arms of the law by
Spider-Man three years ago? But as
you've been out of the mainstream
for so long, I have to say that
business associates call me the
Kingpin.

SILVERMANE
A quaint title my friend.. But not
one that I can get my head around
considering the you were but one
of my many enforcers. I'm more
comfortable with Wilson. Or as my
new protégé' Marko might refer to
you- "Wee Willie".

With that The Man-Mountain rises from his chair,
ready to attack on Silvermane's signal.

Kingpin is visibly angered.

KINGPIN
Well, I think we'll just have to
cut him down to size..

Kingpin's men draw their weapons and open fire.
Silvermane's men return fire as Marko protects
Silvermane with his enormous frame.


4 EXT. GRAND BALLROOM - CONTINUOUS 4

A DARK FIGURE descends slowly- HEAD FIRST to
peer into one of the many-storied high windows
at the melee' within.

The explosion of gunfire REFLECTS within silver
lenses. SPIDER-MAN strings his camera from an
above ledge to begin automatically shooting
pictures.

SPIDER-MAN
I knew following Silvermane's limo
would lead to something juicy,
what with all the gang warfare
that's been breaking out lately..
And now for my grand entrance..


5 INT. MAIN BALLROOM AREA - CONTINUOUS 5

THE WINDOW EXPLODES. GLASS RAINS DOWN UPON THE
WARRING HOODLUMS AND GIVES THEM PAUSE.

They all watch as the inhumanly agile form of
Spider-Man loops into the hall on his webline.

SPIDER-MAN
I hope you gentlemen are aware
that your security deposit is
forfeit-

KINGPIN
Insect! You shouldn't have
interfered!

Spider-Man swings low and begins tossing the
thugs about like so many leaves. Spidey hogties
them with webbing as he moves along.

SPIDER-MAN
I figured my invitation just got
lost in the mail.. Nobody's been
a better buddy to you boys than
me! Who else keeps you on the
straight and narrow? Listens to
your problems? Beats you to a pulp?

As the crooks scatter like cockroaches to avoid
Spider-man's assault, they forget their desire
to kill each other.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
And to be honest Fisk, I was
worried you'd eat your way through
this entire banquet and wind up
with a tummy-ache!

Spider-Man swings in landing just feet away from
Kingpin.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
-And now it's time to turn the
Kingpin into a tenpin..

KINGPIN
More like it's time I made this a
bug-free zone..

Kingpin lifts his diamond-tipped cane. He aims
it at Spider-Man and a BOLT OF ENERGY PLASMA IS
RELEASED. Spidey somersaults to dodge it.

SPIDER-MAN
Whoa! I see Weight Watchers
turning their back on you has left
you a little grumpy!

Spider-Man continues to dodge the BLASTS as he
closes in on Kingpin.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
Don't worry Fisk- I understand the
prison system has a great fitness
program- They'll have you in swim-
suit shape and turning the boys'
heads in ten to fifteen years!

With that, Kingpin lowers his cane and crouches
like a linebacker.

KINGPIN
Still think this is fat, you
little web-dribbling punk? This is
super-dense, spider crushing
muscle! Come- take your best shot-

Kingpin bends his arms back creating a generous
opening for Spider-Man. Spidey shrugs.

SPIDER-MAN
Never let it be said that Spidey
doesn't appreciate a freebie-

Spider-man ***** his right arm.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
Now you're going to feel a slight
pinch-

Spider-Man slams a hard punch into Kingpin's mid-
section. But with the combination of Kingpin’s
bracing himself and Spider-Man's penchant for
not hitting anything human with all his power,
Fisk is unmoved. Nonetheless, Spidey is
impressed.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
Heh.. Well, all that's got to keep
you warm in the winter months..
But it won't save you from this-

Spider-Man lunges again. Kingpin braces himself
for a harder punch. But Spidey doesn't punch
him. Instead, Spider-Man grasps Kingpin at the
mid-section. Spidey then arches his back and
lifts Kingpin, suplexing Kingpin over his head.

Kingpin lands with a QUAKE THAT SHATTERS THE
CHAMPAGNE GLASSES.

Spider-Man stands over the fallen Fisk.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
Muscle huh? Well that's a heart
healthy point for you- and a point
for me, since muscle is heavier
than fat- It's got to wear you out
picking all of that up every time
I knock you down.. And Somehow I
don't see you out-maneuvering me..

Kingpin rolls his massive form over and angrily
begins to rise.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
But don't ask me to stop with the
fat jokes, apple cheeks.. I think
it brings us closer..

Kingpin is on his feet and about to charge.
Spidey is ready to intercept him- when Spider-
Man is tackled from behind- And finds himself
in the grips of Man-Mountain Marko.

MARKO
-I owe ya for busting my boss
creep-

Spider-Man slips free and monkey tosses Marko.

Spidey flips to his feet.

SPIDER-MAN
So.. Mongo wants to play too? Give
me a second to spin a web ball big
bones- and you can fetch it-

At that moment POLICE burst through the doors.
Tossing smoke bombs and attacking anyone in
sight, the pandemonium is multiplied tenfold.

Kingpin uses the cover of smoke to slip away.

Marko races to Silvermane's side.

Silvermane coughs, easily overcome by the smoke.
Unable to speak he points toward a panel on the
wall. Marko hits it and a secret door opens.

MARKO
Good thing we own this place..

Marko quickly lifts Silvermane and disappears
with him into the wall.

Spider-Man climbs to the ceiling of the hall,
trying to get a vantage point. But between the
smoke and scattering crooks, Spidey sees no sign
of either Kingpin or Silvermane.

SPIDER-MAN (V.O.)
Looks like the bosses have
disappeared.. Since the fight's
been taken out of them- I'll leave
the foot soldiers for the cops..

Spider-Man swings back to the outside of the
building and fetches his camera.

SPIDER-MAN (V.O.)
(continuing)
I've got enough pics for JJJ and
my daily dose of adrenaline.


6 EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE - EVENING 6

Spider-Man swings his way across the skyline
displaying his impossible grace and agility.

SPIDER-MAN (V.O.)
-It's all I can do to deal with
the loneliness since Gwen's been
gone..


7 INT. OXFORD UNIVERSITY, ENGLAND - DAY 7

GWEN STACY carries a stack of ancient, dusty
hard-cover books, maneuvering within an equally
ancient and dusty library.

She makes a beeline toward the desk of DR. MILES
WARREN, depositing the pile next to him.

Only the THUMP of books landing shifts Warren's
focus from the page he's currently perusing.

WARREN
-thank you so much Gwen..

GWEN
No problem Dr. Warren.. I guess if
that's it, I'll be clocking out
for the day..

WARREN
-Big plans for the evening?

GWEN
-Uh.. Yeah.. If you consider an
evening of Canasta with my Aunt
and Uncle big plans..

WARREN
-Don't you have anyone closer to
your age to run with?

GWEN
Well, in a bit of irony, my
cousins Jill and Paul are abroad
this month. They couldn't change
their plans by the time I'd
confirmed I was coming over here.
But it's okay.. Since my father's
death.. Quiet is what I need. But
you can understand that..

WARREN
Yes.. My wife's death a year ago
shook me to my foundations.. It
was a Godsend, this project..

GWEN
And working with you provides me
with the needed distraction.. Not
to mention college credits..

WARREN
..Have you spoken with Peter?

GWEN
We've e-mailed each other a few
times.. And he called me last
week..

WARREN
The two of you seemed so happy..

GWEN
We were, but.. Peter and I are a
whole new level of complexity..
We're like the Rubik's cube of
relationships..

WARREN
Do you think you can get all the
sides to line-up?

GWEN
(Pause)
I just don't know, Doctor.. I
never solved a Rubik's cube..

Warren finds himself staring deeply into her
eyes. He snaps backward to cover his sudden
discomfort.

[Dragon]

WARREN
Uh.. Well. I'd better let you get
to your Canasta game. I've got
lots of research to do for my
transferring of information to Dr.
Connors tomorrow..


8 EXT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY - AFTERNOON 8

DR. CURT CONNORS climbs out of his modest car,
a briefcase and a stack of documents rolled into
a tube all under the jurisdiction of his left
arm, as his right arm has long ago been
amputated. His true right arm, his wife MARTHA
chases after him, with another group of
documents. Together the two hurry into the
science department entrance.


9 INT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - 9
CONTINUOUS

As the Connorses near the building they are met
by a throng of reporters that swarm around them.

REPORTER 1
Dr. Connors- is it true that the
tablet your team has unearthed pre-
dates the birth of Christ?

REPORTER 2
Are the rumors true that it
contains cures for all disease?

Connors huffs as he addresses them. At the same
time, Martha unlocks the door to Connors' office.

CONNORS
Please- Everyone- We've scheduled
the press conference for 6pm. all
of your questions will be answered
then..

Connors and his wife then rush into his office.


10 INT. DAILY BUGLE OFFICES - AFTERNOON 10

PETER PARKER walks into the office which is its
usual beehive of activity.

Peter pauses at the desk of BETTY BRANT,
personal assistant to the Bugle's publisher.

PETER
How's it going Betty?

BETTY
I could complain, Pete, but who's
going to listen?

PETER
I can tell you from experience..
NO ONE.

BETTY
Still in the dumps about Gwen?

PETER
I was born in the dumps and will
always be in the dumps, Ms. Brant.
Gwen just made 'em a little less
dumpy..

BETTY
..You know Pete.. Cosmo says you
should be a cheerful listener for
the woman you love..

Peter huffs at the advice. He decides to change
the subject.

PETER
-How's our "cheerful" employer
doing today?

BETTY
Still stinging over that Federal
investigation into his involvement
with the Sinister Six thing.. So
in other words, he's more
"cheerful" than ever-

A BLAST OF SOUND explodes from Betty's intercom.

VOICE
(loud and boisterous)
MISS BRANT! IS PARKER HERE?

Peter rolls his eyes and darts for the office
behind Betty's desk.


11 INT. OFFICE OF J.JONAH JAMESON - CONTINUOUS 11

Peter steps quickly into the office. J. JONAH
JAMESON doesn't notice, as he's still yelling
into the intercom.

JONAH
Yeah? Well tell him to get his
pill-popping, pot-smoking
generation-XYZ butt in my office!!

At the close of that request, Jonah glances up
to see Peter walking toward him.

Jonah clicks back on the intercom.

JONAH
(continuing; into
intercom)
-Never mind Miss Brant!

Jonah looks up at Peter, his face a scowl, his
ever-present cigar releasing a cloud of noxious
fumes, most of which are generated by the bile
in Jonah's gut.

JONAH
(continuing)
Parker are you such a slacker that
you're too lazy to even make noise
when you enter a room?

Peter simply has no response for that.

ROBBIE ROBERTSON, Chief Editor of The Daily
Bugle turns to Peter with a warm smile.

ROBBIE
-Good to see you Pete- Even better
if you've got some news pics..

PETER
Pics I've got Robbie-

Peter opens his portfolio and hands Robbie a
stack of photos from Spider-Man's recent
tackling of the Kingpin and Silvermane's crews.

ROBBIE
Great stuff Pete.. Good to see you
back on the ball since Gwen left..
You know my wife says about
relationships? That a woman should
be looked at as a partner, not a
prize-

Peter exhales at the idea of another barrage of
advice.

PETER
..Uh.. Thanks..

But- Jonah leans forward like a striking python,
grabbing at the pile of photos.

JONAH
Let me see those, Robbie-

Jonah recoils back into his chair flipping
through the pictures.

JONAH
(continuing)
Hah! Well- You've got that bug-
eyed hood, Spider-Man trying to
muscle the mob bosses for a chunk
of the city's rackets and I'M the
one under investigation!

PETER
(Grimacing)
-Gotta hand it to you JJJ- nobody
can see the truth like you.. And
I mean NOBODY.

JONAH
It's a gift.. Robbie, new headline-
"Spider-Man Crashes Silvermane
Party For A Piece Of The Cake!"

Peter frowns at the sound of this, but is in no
way surprised.

PETER
(Irked)
Brilliant..

As Peter's eyes roll away from Jonah, he notices
Jonah's son, JOHN JAMESON has been seated in
front of Jonah's desk, but has remained silent
thus far and is sunken into the chair. Peter
leans toward him pleasantly.

PETER
(continuing)
Captain Jameson? I didn't see you
there.

John turns toward Peter. John makes a smile,
but Peter can see that something is bothering
him. As a motor response, John rises and extends
a hand to Peter.

JOHN
-Good to see you Peter..

Jonah notices Peter, noticing John's demeanor
and becomes defensive.

JONAH
John's just a little worn out
after his last shuttle mission.
Let that be a lesson to you Parker-
Start making an effort in life,
and maybe you'll amount to
something too- although I doubt
it..

PETER
Hookay.. And with that bit of
encouragement.. I'd like to get my
check and leave..

ROBBIE
-You're covering the Connors press
conference for us, right?

PETER
Yeah.. Since Dr. Connors is a
friend, he's giving me exclusive
access to shoot photos of the
tablet..

JONAH
-Just so you know- if you drop the
thing- the Bugle claims no
responsibility for your
clumsiness! Now get out of here!

12 EXT. DAILY BUGLE - AFTERNOON 12

Spider-Man swings from the rooftop of the Bugle
building over the streets of New York.


13 EXT. NEW YORK'S WESTSIDE - AFTERNOON 13

As Spider-Man crosses over a city block section
in the West 30's he sees an area BLOCKADED BY
POLICE. The familiar yellow tape and presence of
a single, slow-moving EMS truck and crew reveal
it to be a crime scene.

Spider-Man releases his webline midswing and
lands on the side of a nearby building.

Taking a closer look at the scene, he sees that
the victim being covered with a medical
examiner's sheet is a beautiful young woman.
There's blood all over the scene.

SPIDER-MAN (V.O.)
..The "Westside Slasher" again..
I'd love to get a piece of that
creep.. He's been at work for six
weeks, but no one's ever gotten a
glimpse of him.. The cops have
nothing to go on.. They're just
waiting for the next discovery of
a victim..


14 EXT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY ROOFTOP - AFTERNOON 14

Spider-Man lands atop the roof. Opening an
airshaft, he climbs inside.


15 INT. ESU AIRSHAFT - CONTINUING 15

Spider-Man rips open his web-formed "backpack"
and dumps the clothing within into the shaft.
Then, diving head first, he performs another
amazing display of agility. Utilizing his
incredible speed and dexterity, Spidey collects
the various items of clothing, sliding into them
as he and they fall.

By the time he reaches the ground, the now
unmasked Peter Parker is fully dressed. He
reaches down and picks up his book bag, which
he'd earlier placed in a corner of the shaft.

He then pops the entry door slightly off it's
hinges to slip out, and then places it back so
as to not reveal his illegal use of the door.

16 INT. ESU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - AFTERNOON 16

Peter walks into the department lobby to find
the press conference already in progress. Dr.
Connors is standing at a podium. Martha, and
their son, BILLY are seated behind him, along
with the ESU science department staff.

CONNORS
-Here's what we know. An
archeological dig, sponsored by
Oscorp has unearthed thus far two
pieces of a larger clay tablet.
The site is located in the Middle
East, at a location which must
remain confidential.. Tests on
the material suggest that this
object is one of the oldest
discovered relics of human
civilization. We're uncertain of
the culture that produced it, but
the writings appear to breakdown
as mathematical equations.. We had
been working for the past six
months on deciphering the first
piece of the tablet. This new
section was discovered just two
weeks ago, and has only arrived
two days ago.

REPORTER 1
Why the delay?

CONNORS
Oscorp isn't shipping the actual
pieces, as they're too delicate
and can't risk their being
damaged. What's being done is
that via a special process the
tablet sections are being
perfectly replicated for my staff
to study..

REPORTER 2
What is there to the rumor that
your colleague, Dr. Michael
Morbius was removed from the
project?

CONNORS
Dr. Morbius was not removed from
the project. He had some personal
issues that caused him to have to
take a sabbatical. He's welcome to
return any time he likes.. And we
can use his input..

REPORTER 3
What's your opinion on the belief
that this tablet contains cures
for all forms of disease?

CONNORS
At this point that's merely a
happy myth..

JUMP CUT:


17 INT. KINGPIN CONFERENCE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 17

The Kingpin holds court before his assembled
network of lieutenants.

KINGPIN
-But it's a myth I think is
worthwhile to pursue. Imagine- my
empire would corner the
pharmaceuticals market.. Hundreds
of billions of dollars every
year.. Being able to produce drugs
that can cure anything..

JUMP CUT:


18 INT. SILVERMANE CONFERENCE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 18

Silvermane likewise addresses his men.

SILVERMANE
-But money isn't important. the
one who possesses the secrets of
the tablet will have mastery over
life and death. And that value
exceeds anything one can hold in
their hands.. You all have your
assignments.. Execute them now.

The army of gangsters dutifully march off. Only
Man-Mountain Marko remains. He approaches
Silvermane.

MARKO
You're putting so much into this
operation boss.. What if this hunk
of stone doesn't turn out to be as
powerful as you think? Is it
worth the risk?

SILVERMANE
For me? Of course. What does
money mean to me with death as my
closest companion?


19 INT. ESU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - DUSK 19

In Dr. Connors' office, the tablet has been
unveiled and Peter is snapping pictures of it.

PETER
What do you think is the real
secret of this tablet is Dr.
Connors?

CONNORS
The equations seem to be
translating to bio-chemical
compounds and reactions.. We're
starting from scratch at this
point, having gotten this new
section..

PETER
What about the previous work
you've been doing?

CONNORS
Michael Morbius had done much of
the work on the first piece of the
tablet. But just as he'd begun to
crack the code, he had a medical
relapse. You see Morbius and I
began our partnership due to our
mutual physical afflictions.. I my
amputated arm and he suffered from
a rare blood disease. We hoped
that by putting our heads together
we might hasten finding treatments
for ourselves. And honestly, when
we'd discovered that this tablet
existed we began to hope that our
answers were at hand..

[Dragon]

PETER
Really? What is this thing?

CONNORS
Something thus far seen as
unbelievable Peter.. You see,
there's a story past down through
the ages.. That when Adam.. Yes-
The Adam..

-The first man on earth- ate from
the fruit of the Tree of Life, he
was indeed granted all the wisdom
that the serpent promised he would
have.. But cast out of Eden, he
and Eve were now mortal and would
eventually die. Although their
bodies were so pure and powerful
that eventually- still would be
hundreds of years.. Adam had
acquired a understanding of the
workings of everything on Earth.
The why and how of every rock,
every creature. He knew the
function of every cell in the
human body. And knowing that this
knowledge would die with him he
decided to preserve it, by carving
it onto a massive clay tablet. It
took much of his ages long life to
complete this. But finally it was
completed. The tribe of his
children preserved the tablet as
a sacred object for centuries.
But then came the floods that Noah
fled from. And the tablet was
destroyed. The pieces strewn
across the territories of the
Middle East and lost to time.
That is until now.

PETER
Wow.

CONNORS
If- and that's if this is true, it
could explain the answer to
everything- why we get sick, how
to combat it.. How certain
individuals like Spider-Man
develop super human abilities..
Why others are born with mutant
powers. How to control these
anomalies..

PETER
Again. Wow.

CONNORS
So you can see how the dreams of
so many are tied into the mystery
of this tablet.. And why it's so
important that we crack the code.

It might not turn out to be what
we hope.. But we have to know.

PETER
But then, with the tablet in
sections, the missing pieces could
alter everything you think you've
learned from the previous
sections..

CONNORS
I know. I think that's why
Morbius hid his notes after he
disappeared..

PETER
Disappeared?

CONNORS
Yes. The truth is, we've lost all
contact with him. Even his wife
Martine hasn't a clue of how to
find him. So as I'd said, we're
starting from scratch..

PETER
I don't envy you.. But I'm
grateful for the chance to snap
these pics..

CONNORS
My pleasure Peter.. Would you like
to join us for dinner? I mean..
Since Gwen's been gone, you've
been spending alot of time alone..

Peter is slightly embarrassed by Connors' display
of charity.

PETER
..Uh..

MARTHA
Do you know the secret to a strong
relationship, Peter?

Peter's eyes roll at yet more unsolicited advice.

PETER
-Silence? -I hope..

MARTHA
No.. Sharing..

BILLY
(With childhood glee)
-Punch her in the arm!

PETER
(Frowns)
-Well about dinner-

But before Peter can continue THE BUILDING
BEGINS TO QUAKE. Peter and the Connorses look
at each other confused and concerned.

PETER
(continuing)
-termites?

THE FAR WALL CRUMBLES and through the wreckage
creeps another type of arachnid; the criminal
known as THE SCORPION. 6 FOOT 4, COCOONED IN
GREEN ARMOR, ATTACHED TO HIS BACK A 7 FOOT
MECHANICAL TAIL COILS.

CONNORS
-The Scorpion!

SCORPION
-Thanks for seeing me without an
appointment Doc!

The huge frame thumps forward as the Connorses
step backward fearfully.

Suddenly Spider-Man springs through the hole
created by Scorpion, landing on Scorpion's
shoulders.

SPIDER-MAN
You're a day late Scorp- Adopt a
dumb crook was yesterday..

Spider-Man slugs Scorpion. His head snaps back
and then forward, registering little pain.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
-But I'm sure the cops can provide
you with a comfy cell and all the
love you're hoping for-

The Scorpion's tail swipes Spider-Man from
behind, sending him careening into the wall.

SCORPION
-I don't have time to wrestle wit'
you now, punk..

He continues forward.

SCORPION
(continuing)
-I just came to see the doc about
a prescription for a "tablet"..

Spider-Man fires a webline at the Scorpion, but
without turning, his tail slashes the webline in
midflight.

SPIDER-MAN
You can put an eye out with that
thing..

SCORPION
-I plan to..

Scorpion slams his tail into the wall next to
him. Spidey sees that the wall is collapsing
right toward Billy Connors. Spidey leaps into
the path of the crumbling heap- supporting it
with his body.

SPIDER-MAN
Run for it kid!

The frightened child makes a beeline for his
mother. Martha scoops Billy into her arms.

Spidey then puzzles over what to do about the
falling wall-

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
Anybody got an umbrella?



Then- it breaks in two above him- burying him
under tons of debris.

Buried, Spider-Man attempts to lift the rubble
off of him, but can't get any leverage.

The Scorpion's tail swings backward- it's scythe-
like blade stopping within inches of Martha
Connors' head.

SCORPION
-That tablet doc?

Connors, terrified hands over the case
containing the tablet.

SCORPION
(continuing)
-Thanks..

The Scorpion turns, quickly running for the wall
that he'd shattered to gain entry.

He steps over the pile of debris under which
Spider-Man is buried as he leaps through the
outer wall.

The Scorpion's step causes the debris pile to
shift- and the debris tumbles. Spider-Man
emerges from beneath the debris coughing.

MARTHA
Spider-Man! Are you alright?

Spider-Man unearths himself from the debris.

SPIDER-MAN
I'll be spending the next week
coughing up about a pound of
dust.. But Black Lung
notwithstanding, I'll be okay..

CONNORS
The Scorpion got away with the
tablet-

SPIDER-MAN
I'm on it, Doc..

Spider-Man leaps through the damaged wall.


20 EXT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY - CONTINUING 20

Spider-Man lands in the street.

The Scorpion is at the center of the street, his
attention upward at the descending HELICOPTER.

Spidey fires weblines from each hand- the lines
merge entwining the Scorpion's legs. He topples
to the ground.

SCORPION
Son of a-

Spidey fires a web shot which splats over
Scorpion's mouth.

SPIDER-MAN
-We'll have none of that
language.. I'm still of the
impressionable age you know-

The helicopter pilot stops his descent-

Scorpion hooks the landing gear with his tail,
and the chopper ascends with him in tow.

Spider-Man leaps and grabs hold of the other
side of the landing gear.


21 EXT. MANHATTEN SKYLINE - CONTINUING 21

The Scorpion starts to speak but his mouth is
still muzzled by the webbing- so only an
indistinguishable growl is released.

SPIDER-MAN
-You'll have to speak up-

Angrily the Scorpion rips the webbing from his
mouth. THEN LETS OUT A YELL FROM THE PAIN.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
-Oh I meant to warn you about that!

Still dangling by his tail from the landing
gear, the Scorpion furiously swings himself
forward to swing a punch at Spider-Man. Spider-
Man hanging by his arm swings himself backward
to avoid the punch. Seeing the briefcase
containing the tablet in Scorpion's other hand,
Spider-Man dives for it and snatches it away.
He then fires a webline to the chopper's
underbelly to stop his fall.

Scorpion snarls. Grabbing the landing gear with
his hand, Scorpion slices the webbing still
binding his legs with his tail's sharp blade.
He then swings his tail again- slicing Spider-
Man's lifeline to the chopper.

Spider-Man drops- but spins a safety net between
two buildings.

Scorpion climbs up onto the chopper and gestures
to the chopper pilot to fly downward to Spider-
Man's landing spot.



22 EXT. BUILDING ROOFTOP - CONTINUOUS 22

As Spider-Man climbs from his net onto the
rooftop of the next building, the Scorpion drops
from the chopper overhead.

The Scorpion hits the ground running, attacking
Spider-Man with hand, foot and tail. Spider-Man
leaps and flips to dodge the assault.

SPIDER-MAN
What's a member of the dunce-cap
camp like you want with a tablet
written in hieroglyphics? You're
still struggling with "Green Eggs
and Ham"!

SCORPION
-Cause I'm gettin' lots of
greenbacks and gold ya pest!

SPIDER-MAN
-So who hired you?

SCORPION
-for me to know and you to die
findin' out!

Scorpion looks down at the street which is
teeming with rush-hour pedestrians and traffic.
He then turns to the water tower resting tower
the edge of the roof-

SCORPION
(continuing)
-Hold this for me will ya?

The Scorpion swipes his tail at the support
beams shattering them- and causing the tower to
topple towards the street.

Spider-Man dives underneath the tower, landing
on the side of the building, and catching the
many-ton water tank. As Spider-Man struggles to
lift the tower back up to the roof, Scorpion
grabs the discarded briefcase.

Scorpion then signals for the chopper to move in.

Straining, Spider-Man looks to see if there's
anyway to alert the oblivious crowd below to the
plight, but sees nothing.

SPIDER-MAN
(Yells to the crowd )
-Hey! There's suddenly a strong
chance of showers! Put down that
hotdog and go find a really big
bucket!

But of course, no one can hear him. Spider-Man
looks around for anything that will help.

The chopper is just a dozen feet above the
Scorpion.

Spider-Man huffs, then glancing over, he sees
that the street on the opposite side of the
building is closed for construction.

Spider-Man musters all of his strength and lifts
the water tower, as he scales up the side of the
building. Reaching the rooftop, Spider-Man up-
overs the tower, and it TUMBLES BURSTING OPEN-
THE WATER HITS THE CHOPPER WITH CRIPPLING FORCE
CAUSING IT TO FLIP TO ITS SIDE. THE ROTOR
BLADES STRIKE THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AND
CRUMPLE. THE CHOPPER DROPS HITTING THE SIDE OF
THE BUILDING AND FLIPS AGAIN DROPPING TO THE
EMPTY STREET BELOW.

Spider-Man leaps after the falling chopper
firing a webline. He snags the pilot and pulls
him free as the chopper smashes into the street
with a SPECTACULAR EXPLOSION.

Spider-Man, Resting on the side of the building,
lifts his webline so that he and the pilot are
face-to-face.

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
-I'm going to need to see a
license and proof of insurance..

Spider-Man spots the Scorpion rapidly climbing
the side of the building towards him. Spider-Man
looks up and sees the tablet-briefcase, perched
on the edge of the roof. Spider-Man tosses the
pilot onto a nearby fire-escape, and webs him in
place. The Scorpion climbs past Spider-Man
heading for the roof. He reaches for the
briefcase- and Spider-Man fires a webline
snagging the briefcase, snatching it from the
Scorpion's grasp.

The Scorpion angrily dives toward Spider-Man.
Spider-Man leaps from the building to avoid
Scorpion's lunge. Scorpion grasps hold of the
building side with his pincer-like grip. Spider-
Man fires a webline to stop his fall, but again
the Scorpion clips it with a swipe of his tail.

[Dragon]

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing; falling)
Okay! I get it, you're really
fast! Get a new schtick will ya?

Spider-Man grabs a lower fire-escape to save
himself.

SCORPION
You want variety? Here's a new
one!

Scorpion springs from the building with bolt-
like speed, slamming into Spider-Man, carrying
him along as they torpedo towards the ground.
Spider-Man twists himself so that Scorpion will
make impact first. He does, but his tail takes
the brunt. They both bounce on the ground,
battered, but still geared-up for battle.


23 EXT. CONDEMNED STREET - CONTINUING 23

Just then- A CARGO TRUCK SMASHES THROUGH THE
STREET BARRICADE. IT'S FOLLOWED BY TWO OTHER
SIMILAR VEHICLES. they skid to a halt,
surrounding Spider-Man and Scorpion. Quickly,
armed mercenaries disembark from the trucks.

SPIDER-MAN
(To Mercs)
-I have to point out that this
block is closed to vehicular
traffic-

They respond with AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE.

Spider-Man dodges, turning to the Scorpion-

SPIDER-MAN
(continuing)
-Your friends are terrible party
guests-

SCORPION
-I work alone webhead- But I can
take them and you-

The Scorpion gets to his feet and lunges at the
gunmen- his armor-like hide resisting the
pelting of the bullets and knocking them around.

Spider-Man tackles those closest to him.

As the battle rages, Man-Mountain Marko exits a
car parked at the end of the street.

He walks into the maelstrom of bullets and
flying bodies as though it were a garden party.

Reaching the midst of the battle, he spots his
quarry. The briefcase containing the tablet,
momentarily forgotten by both Spider-man and the
Scorpion. Marko takes possession of it.

Only then, does Spider-Man spot what's
happening. Spider-Man clocks the last of the
gunmen he'd been fighting and turns to Marko.

SPIDER-MAN
Hey Marky-Mark- You don't walk
away with that briefcase-

MARKO
Sorry bug-boy.. I got no time to
play with yuse.. So I brought some
pesticide..

Marko lifts a hand switch from inside his jacket
and presses it.

AND THE TRUCKS ALL EXPLODE.

THE GUNMEN ARE STREWN ABOUT THE STREET.

Marko regards their crippled, dying and dead
bodies.

MARKO
(continuing)
Sorry about that fellas, but any
of you that are still alive can
expect a little extra in your pay
envelopes..

Marko walks back toward the waiting car.

Spider-Man, who has leapt clear of the blast by
clinging to a building readies to go after Marko.

That is until he sees that the supposedly
abandoned buildings set for demolition contain
homeless families.

The explosion having sparked numerous fires, the
helpless squatters frantically try to escape.

Spider-Man huffs as he watches Marko climb into
the car and drive off. He then fires a webline
and swings over to the row of burning buildings.

Landing on the side of the first building,
Spider-Man sees that the people in the building
have gathered by a single window. Outside the
window- SPIDER-MAN SPINS A LARGE NET WHICH
REACHES FROM THE WINDOW TO THE STREET.

The people begin climbing down the net.

Spider-Man swings to a second building and
repeats the action. As he watches the occupants
climb down, Spider-Man spots people in a third
building frightfully calling for his attention.

Spider-Man swings over to that building- but at
he spins another web-net, THE FLOOR COLLAPES
BENEATH THE PEOPLE IN THE BUILDING.


24 INT. CONDEMENED BUILDING - CONTINUING 24

Spider-Man smashes through the window. He sees
the people sprawled across the floor beneath the
collapsed one. As the fire spreads threatening
another collapse, Spider-Man fires multiple
weblines lifting the people up from the floor,
and then lowers them out the window and onto the
street, as fire trucks roll onto burning block.

Spider-Man breathes a sigh of relief and turns
to swing away from the blazing building- WHEN
THE SCORPION SMASHES THROUGH THE WALL, SLAMMING
SPIDER-MAN INTO THE FLOOR.

Spider-Man rolls free from Scorpion's clutch.

SPIDER-MAN
You again? If you're looking for
the tablet- you can see it's not
with me-

SCORPION
Yeah- that's too bad- But I still
get a little cash for taking you
out-

SPIDER-MAN
(mock-upset)
A little cash? Has the underworld
started taking me for granted?

SCORPION
Not me-

Scorpion lunges at Spider-Man again- and Spider-
Man dodges his advance. The building continues
to burn and disintegrate around them. As
Scorpion stomps forward- THE FLOOR AGAIN
COLLAPSES- SPIDER-MAN AND SCORPION DROPPING TO
THE FLOOR BELOW.

Stunned they both struggle to recover.

SPIDER-MAN
(Coughing)
You might have noticed it's
getting a little provocative in
here- Can we take this outside?

SCORPION
No chance creep- My armor'll
probably survive this- But your
cute little Dance-skins won't help
you a lick-

Scorpion rises and moves forward- AND THE FLOOR
COLLAPSES AGAIN-

SPIDER-MAN AND SCORPION CRASH INTO THE BUILDING
BASEMENT.

SCORPION
(continuing)
That's really startin' to piss me
off-

SPIDER-MAN
You need to stop talking Scorp-
cause every time you do, the floor
collapses- I don't wanna say its
your breath but-

Scorpion swings his tail at Spider-Man, who
dodges.

SCORPION
I can do something to help that-
by stopping you from breathin'

More debris drops from above as the building
threatens to collapse on the two.

Spider-Man looks around desperately for a means
of escape. Spider-Man climbs the wall moving
toward a corner as Scorpion readies to strike
again.

SCORPION
(continuing)
You got no place to go punk!

Scorpion swings his tail again- but this time,
instead of dodging, Spider-Man catches it, and
jams the blade into the building's ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOX. A POWERFUL SURGE OF ELECTRICITY
RUNS THROUGH THE SCORPION. He folds into a pile
on the floor, unconscious.

Spider-Man breathes hard.


25 EXT. CONDEMNED STREET - CONTINUOUS 25

As police and firefighters move about, Spider-
Man drags the unconscious Scorpion and dumps him
in front several policemen.

SPIDER-MAN
Hey fellas.. Got you a fresh
debutante for The Vault.. Better
call for some Guardsmen.. His tail
can be a little frisky.. And you
might want to make sure the
illegal power lines in these
buildings are all shut-off..

WOMAN'S VOICE (O.S.)
Expecting us to cart off your
trash, wall-crawler?

Spider-Man turns to see a woman approach. Mid-
40's she’s like chrome. Shining, beautiful
exterior, but with an obvious toughness. She
lights a cigarette.

SPIDER-MAN
No offense, ma'am.. But if I took
him home with me it would be
awkward.. See, I live with a Lady
Bug-

WOMAN
Spare me the humor Spider-Man..
And it's not ma'am.. It's
DeWolff.. Captain Jean DeWolff..

SPIDER-MAN
-Charmed.. George Stacy mentioned
you.. You took over after he
retired..

DEWOLFF
-And it's out of respect to him,
that I'm not slapping the cuffs on
you for this disaster..

Spider-Man gestures toward the Scorpion.

SPIDER-MAN
(Child-like)
-He started it..

DEWOLFF
..I'm giving you the benefit of
the doubt, Spider-Man.. But we're
going to need to talk..

SPIDER-MAN
Love to, Captain.. But can I get
the smell of burning soot out of
my Spidey suit? First impressions
and all..

DeWolff grimaces considering.

DEWOLFF
Clear out..

Spider-Man fires a webline and swings off.


26 INT. ESU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - EVENING 26

In what is left of Connor's office He and Peter
Parker confer.

PETER
Spider-Man couldn't find out who
the Scorpion was working for.. But
the cops might if he makes a plea
deal. But I guess that isn't
important, since Silvermane's pet
gorilla walked off with the
tablet.. Are Mrs. Connors and
Billy okay?

CONNORS
Yes. They're at home.

Connors begins to pace.

CONNORS
(continuing)
The concern now is getting the
tablet back.. There's no telling
what a crime syndicate like the
Maggia might do if they unlock the
secrets of the tablet..

PETER
I know.. Spider-Man said he'll do
everything to get it back..

CONNORS
I hope so.. The two of you have an
interesting relationship..

PETER
...I guess I'm one of the few guys
who doesn't try to screw him
over.. But speaking of
relationships.. I’d better get
running Doc.. Got a call to make..


27 INT. PETER AND HARRY'S APARTMENT - NIGHT 27

Peter walks into the darkened apartment, tired
after yet another extended battle.

Peter clicks on the lights. And finds HARRY
OSBORN sprawled out across the sofa. Peter
regards Harry with a sadness. He shakes his
head before heading to the rear of the apartment.


28 INT. PETER'S BEDROOM - CONTINUING 28

Peter enters the room and places his bag down,
then slumps onto his bed.

Wearily, he reaches for the telephone.
Nervously he looks at the keypad before deciding
to plunge in and dial. THE PHONE RECEIVES A
RINGING SIGNAL.


29 INT. STACY FAMILY HOME, LONDON ENGLAND - MORNING 29

ARTHUR and NANCY STACY in their mid-fifties sit
at the breakfast table.

Arthur is fixed on his morning newspaper.

ARTHUR
Heh- Nancy- It seems a member of
the House of Lords was throwing
out the opening day pitch for our
local Cricketers. So he tosses
the pitch- and beans the
batter- right on his head! The
Lord jokingly suggests that he and
the batter switch professions- to
which the batter replies- he
required quite a few more blows to
the head to be fit for seating in
the House of Lords!

Arthur laughs heartily. Nancy releases a
chuckle.

NANCY
-quite funny dear..

Arthur reaches for the slice of toast on the
plate in front of him.

ARTHUR
Good Lord, Nancy.. This toast is
fairly weighed down with
marmalade.. It's practically
splitting at the center..

NANCY
Extra marmalade since the children
are away.. And Gwendolyn doesn't
eat it..

ARTHUR
..Then dump the rest..

NANCY
-At these prices? One should be
flogged for such a waste-

ARTHUR
Then feed it to the birds.. They
deserve a healthy meal for all the
droppings they leave about..

NANCY
-And leave sticky piles of goo all
over our yard?

ARTHUR
-Well then spread it on bread-

NANCY
Then you want me to not only waste
marmalade, but bread as well?

Arthur realizes he's licked. He nods and
smiles, then takes a deep bite of the marmalade
drenched toast.

Gwen descends the stairs, as THE PHONE RINGS.

Nancy starts to rise.

GWEN
Don't get up Aunt Nancy, I've got
it-

Gwen picks up.

GWEN
(continuing)
-Hello?

[Dragon]

30 INT. PETER'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS 30

PETER
Hey beautiful..

GWEN
Pete!

PETER
How's life for England's best
import?

GWEN
I've aged about 5 years due to the
antediluvian vapors of the
university library.. But otherwise
I'm in one piece..

PETER
You'll be the hottest member of
the rocking chair set..
(pause)
So.. I guess you've heard about
the tablet section..

GWEN
Mr. Osborn told us about it.. He
said Spider-Man was involved.. Is
he okay?

PETER
..He'll survive.. But uh.. There's
one thing.. He misses his girl.
He misses her bad.

GWEN
(Pause)
I'm sure she misses him, too..

PETER
..When's she going to come home?

GWEN
She's not sure. She has alot of
things left to sort out. You see
every time she hears about Spider-
Man nearly getting killed she gets
a tremor in the pit of her
stomach.. And when she thinks
about the world that Spider-Man
dwells in, she wonders what kind
of a future they can have. Can
there be a home for them? A
family? Or is she going to have
to expect Dr. Octopus and the
Vulture for regular dinner guests?
Figuratively or literally? She's
wondering if Spider-Man can walk
away from all of that.. She's
wondering if she has any right to
ask him to.. And when she runs all
of those items through her head,
she doesn't have any good
answers.. Does Spider-Man?

Peter looks down, sadly searching himself.

PETER
No. Not yet. But he- I love you,
Gwen.

GWEN
I love you too, Pete..

Gwen hangs up the phone. Arthur and Nancy work
to appear as though they hadn't been listening.
Arthur buries his head in his paper. Nancy
looks for something to do, then finally gives up.

NANCY
-That was Peter, dear? I don't
mean to pry but.. You were talking
quite seriously..

GWEN
We were just talking about
characters in a bad soap opera..
Something I miss not being in the
States..

NANCY
I see..

She decides not to go further. Arthur chomps on
his pipe as he continues to look at his paper,
while considering Gwen.


31 INT. PETER'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS 31

Peter remains still, sadly unable to move,
disappointed with the results of his talk with
Gwen.

Only THE DOORBELL RINGING breaks his state.


32 INT. PETER AND HARRY'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS 32

Peter walks toward the BUZZING DOOR. He only
pauses to glance with slight annoyance at Harry,
who's only reaction to the bell is a sleepy
grumble.

Peter opens the door to be greeted by the warm-
smile of AUNT MAY. she bears a pot.

PETER
(Happily)
Aunt May!

AUNT MAY
Hi dear!

Peter Hugs and kisses May on the cheek. She
enters.

AUNT MAY
(continuing)
I hope I'm not interrupting
anything..

PETER
When is it an interruption to see
my best girl0 Especially when she
comes packin' a pot of home-cooked
lovin'!

Peter takes May's coat. May looks over to spot
Harry.

AUNT MAY
Hi Harry!

The sound of May's greeting shakes Harry from
sleep. he groggily lifts his head, although not
sure where he is.

HARRY
-Huh?

He rolls himself around, looking like a wrinkled
blanket. He begins to get his bearings.

HARRY
(continuing)
-Ohh.. Hi Mrs. Parker! When'd you
get here Pete?

PETER
-Just now- I crawled through that
gaping hole in your head..

May gives a concerned look at Harry, as she
walks to the kitchen. Peter follows her.

AUNT MAY
-So, how are you boys doing?

Harry sits up and tries to rattle the haze from
his head.

Back in the kitchen, Peter sets the table as May
heats dinner.

PETER
Well, aside from being
malnourished I guess you could say
we're holding it together..

AUNT MAY
How are things between you and
Gwen?

PETER
I just spoke with her.. things are
still... Uh...

Peter is too heartsick to elaborate further.

AUNT MAY
..Do you know how your Uncle Ben
and I lasted?

Peter huffs again at the threat of more advice.

PETER
-By not taking unsolicited advice?

AUNT MAY
(Irate)
Peter!

Peter becomes aware of himself and is regretful.

PETER
-I'm sorry Aunt May.. But
everybody is unloading advice on
me about Gwen.. It just.. It
doesn't help. It only makes me
feel more alone..

May smiles softly, understanding Peter's hurt.
She places a comforting hand on Peter's shoulder.

AUNT MAY
..I'm sorry, Peter.. sometimes we
older folk get generous with the
advice because we feel it's all we
have to offer you kids.. But we
do have our love.. and we have our
hugs..



And she gives him one. May spots Harry in the
kitchen port way. Harry looks at her as if he's
seeing her for the first time.

HARRY
-Hi Mrs. Parker- when did you get
here? That smells great!

May is momentarily confused.

AUNT MAY
Harry, you-

But she pauses as Harry wanders past Peter and
May toward the dining table.

May looks up at Peter with concern.

AUNT MAY
(continuing)
Peter- What's going on with Harry?

Peter looks at Harry with frustration.

PETER
-He's been acting like a zombie
for months.. I keep meaning to sit
down with him. But whenever I
have time he doesn't and vice-
versa.. I thought he'd pull out of
it. But it just seems be getting
worse. All the pressure he has
with his responsibilities at
Oscorp, I guess. His dad is
pretty demanding..

May frowns as she looks back at Harry.


33 INT. PETER AND HARRY'S APARTMENT, BATHROOM - NIGHT 33

May is in the bathroom. She opens the medicine
cabinet. A look of alarm overtakes her. She
sees a virtual pharmacy of pills. May looks
over the various bottles. Then she comes to a
series of bottles with no prescription. She
grimaces knowing that these must be illegal.

May looks toward the door, thinking. She then
takes the unmarked bottles and drops them in her
purse.

May opens the door to find Harry waiting outside.

May gasps and then smiles nervously.

HARRY
-Sorry Mrs. Parker- Didn't want to
rush you!

AUNT MAY
That's okay Harry.

May hurries out of the bathroom. She gets a
little distance away, but turns back.

Harry, unaware that he hasn't closed the
door, pauses half-turned toward the medicine cabinet.
hesitantly he reaches toward it, then stops
short of opening it. His arm dangles before the
cabinet for a moment. though outwardly he
merely seems thoughtful. Inside there's a
battle being waged. Harry fortifies himself and
lowers his arm. He then glances behind him
noticing that the bathroom door is open0 and
that May has been watching him.

They meet eyes and both register embarrassment.

HARRY
(Red-faced)
Sorry Mrs. Parker- Guy's apartment-
We don't worry too much about
closing doors..

AUNT MAY
(Equally nervous)
-Don't worry about it Harry- I
lived with two boys-

They each quickly and awkwardly turn away as
Harry shuts the door.

As May walks, Peter appears in front of her in
the hall, a curious expression registering from
May's distress.

PETER
-Everything okay?

AUNT MAY
(Regaining her calm)
-Yes. Fine..

She and Peter walk toward the door.

PETER
-I'll call you tomorrow..

He kisses her cheek.

AUNT MAY
-That's good.
(Pause)
-And Peter- talk to Harry..

Peter is about to respond negatively.

May cuts him off.

AUNT MAY
(continuing)
Make time, Peter..

Peter nods and smiles.

May smiles back and walks out. Peter watches
her walk to the elevator and then closes the
door behind him.

As Peter walks back into the apartment. Harry
merges from the bathroom.

Harry looks over at Peter.

HARRY
-Well, big day tomorrow at Oscorp-
I'm hittin' the sack-

PETER
-You just woke up..

HARRY
-What was that, like six hours ago?

PETER
-More like two..

HARRY
-Well, I hear they're hiring watch
the clocks while paint dries.. I
think you've found your calling..

Harry turns toward his room.

PETER
Harry, wait-

HARRY
(impatient)
-What's up, man?

PETER
(Uneasy)
-It's just.. It's uh, that we
haven't talked in a long while..

HARRY
We talk everyday..

PETER
No I mean talked..

HARRY
Oh.
(Thoughtful)
-Sorry man, I just don't love you
that way.. But there's a guy in my
accounting department-

He breaks into laughter.

Peter also laughs.

PETER
-Seriously.. I guess being, you
know- Guys we tend not to pry..
And I'm certainly protective of my
privacy, so I don't like to invade
anybody else's..

HARRY
=Yeah- about that-

Peter cuts him off before he can ask the wrong
question.

PETER
-But I think we both have some
things we need to unload..

HARRY
-You mean like you and Gwen?

PETER
-Uh- Among other things..

HARRY
-I just figured you needed your
space about that. But since you
brought it up- Any word on when
she's coming home?

PETER
-Well, she's still working with
Dr. Warren on that tablet
excavation Oscorp is sponsoring..

HARRY
Yeah- well I'm glad I could get
her on the inside track for that..
But if it's keeping you two apart-

PETER
-And speaking of Oscorp-

HARRY
-Were we?

PETER
-How's the jib going? To be
honest, Harry.. It looks like the
job is taking a toll on
you.. You're worn out all the time-
Is the pressure of working there
and still being in school
part time too much..

[Dragon]

Harry rolls Peter's words around in his head for
a moment. Then, suddenly his demeanor changes
as those a false-face has been washed away.

HARRY
(Grim)
..It's killing me.. It's sucking
every fiber of life-juice out of
me.
(pause)
I don't know what it is about
Norman.. But he's like a black
hole, swallowing any light that
flickers near him.

Peter is struck by this.

HARRY
(continuing)
It's not even about performance..
It's never enough. If I do good,
I should be doing great. If I do
great, I should've been striving
for perfection.. I tell ya Pete..
I'm going to be an old man before
I hit my thirties working for that
guy.. Who just happens to be my
dad..

PETER
Then.. Maybe instead of figures
and profit analysis, you should be
talking to him about that.

HARRY
You're joking, right? You don't
talk to Norman Osborn.. He pushes
your button, and you spill out
whatever info he asks for. And
God help you if you tell him
something he doesn't want to hear..


34 INT. EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - NIGHT 34

Connors is on the phone.

CONNORS
(Agitated)
Norman, what were you expecting?
Me to bat the Scorpion off with my
one arm?


35 INT. OSCOOSCORP LONDON BRANCH, NORMAN OSBORN'S 35
OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

Norman Osborn is on the opposite end. He sits
at his desk, in a mostly darkened office.

NORMAN
First, you're retreading obsolete
information, Curt.. The Scorpion
isn't the one who got away with
the tablet.. Secondly.. No.. I
don't expect a man of your...
Disadvantages to perform any type
of feats of physical prowess.
That's what your wife is for..

Curt is gutted by the remark.

NORMAN
(continuing)
What I had expected.. Or at least
hoped for, was that your
intelligence was up to the task..
Knowing the value of the object,
You'd have taken steps to protect
it. What was it doing unsecured?

CONNORS
I was.. Uh.. allowing a
photographer for the Daily Bugle
take pictures..

NORMAN
I see..

CONNORS
-But Norman, after all, it was only
a copy- The actual section is
still safe at Oscorp..

NORMAN
It isn't the tablet- But Oscorp's
safety that I'm concerned about!
Do you realize how much money I've
sank into this project? The board
members- as always- are snapping
at my heels over the venture.. No
one must be allowed to profit from
the tablet's secrets but Oscorp!

A light flashes on Norman's phone indicating
another call coming in.

NORMAN
(continuing)
..I have another call coming in..
Please do hold the line, Curt..

Norman puts him on hold.

NORMAN
(continuing)
Norman Osborn..


36 INT. PETER AND HARRY'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS 36

HARRY
Dad?

NORMAN
Harry, what are you doing calling
at this time? Are you at the
office?

HARRY
I'm at home, Dad..

NORMAN
I'm on another call Harry..

Peter stands just off to Harry's side. Harry
looks at him. Peter makes a silent nod and
smile of support. Fueled by this, Harry is
emboldened.