At the Parker home, May and Richard argue about whether Spider-Man is real, with May finding him frightening. Peter diffuses the argument, and when MJ overhears, he fumbles through an explanation. MJ then urges everyone to get ready for the day, briefly noticing Peter’s more muscular build—he nervously claims he’s been working out. Later, Peter questions whether to follow his old path or forge a new one. Meanwhile, Ben and Jonah relax at a salon, discussing a mysterious armored vigilante targeting Fisk, while the Bugle deflects with Spider-Man stories. Peter later confronts Shocker, gets duped, and ends up in a dumpster—twice—before resolving to keep trying.
