Several days had passed since the battle with Hammerhead, your body by this time fully healed.

Hammerhead and his men were sent to the Raft after the police found them in the museum, and some crafty hacking on Vulture's part ensured that the crew were never knew.

You stepped outside the garage to take in the morning air, and enjoyed the peace and quiet, as it seemed so rare.

Your enjoyment of the morning was short lived, as ground shaking footsteps approached you from behind.

Rhino: Malcolm! Today is the day!

You: What day is it?

Rhino: The American holiday of giving thanks!

You remembered.

You: Oh yeah! It is Thanksgiving isn't it?

Rhino: Yes! A day of friends, food, and parades! A wonderful day!

You: Yeah, it is.

Rhino: We have much to do to prepare for giving thanks! We must get food and supplies for us and Cat!

Your attention perked up.

You: Wait, what?

Rhino: We need food and supplies for giving thanks!

You: I heard that, but we're actually celebrating it?

Rhino: Of course! I and Scorpion were going to the mall to get the things we need!

You: It's kinda obvious for you two to go isn't it?

Rhino: We are the only ones free! Vulture and Sandman are looking for a spot for the feast, Mysterio is shopping for party supplies, and Electro is looking for lights!

You thought of the mayhem that would ensue if Rhino and Scorpion went by themselves.

You: Alright, let's go.

Rhino picked you up and threw you on his back.

Rhino: Haha! Onward to the mall!

Timeskip, New York Mall
Rhino stopped in the parking lot, where Scorpion was perched on the edge of the entrance waiting for you both.

You hazily got off Rhino, motion sickness taking hold of you.

You: You didn't have to cut through the construction yard...

Rhino: It was detour.

Scorpion: Now that you two are here, let's get a move on.

You regained yourself.

You: Okay, but don't do nothing crazy! We don't need any unnecessary attention.

Scorpion: Yeah, cuz that'll be easy.

You: I know, just act normal.

The three of you casually entered the mall, the greeted clearly shaken by your presence.

Greeter: We-welcome to New York Mall...he-here's a map.

The greeter handed Scorpion a map and quickly ran off.

Scorpion looked at the map.

Scorpion: There's a JCPenny here?

Rhino ran ahead.

Rhino: I will find turkey and gravy!

You: He doesn't even know where the food store is...

Scorpion: He'll be fine, we need to get some kitchen supplies, and the store is on the second floor. Let's go.

You both took the escalator as nervous shoppers watched you.

Shopper: Is that...?

Shopper: It's those seven guys!

Shopper: Quick get some snapshots for Facebook!

You: There's always someone that puts everything on Facebook.

You both arrived at the kitchenware shop, and the cashier, on instinct, began to empty the register.

You: No, no, no! We're not here to rob, just shop.

Scorpion: Where do you keep your tinfoil?

The cashier nervously pointed to the tinfoil.

Scorpion: I got it.

Scorpion went to get the tinfoil as you got the rest of the supplies.

You went down one isle to get baking pans, and while searching for one, saw a young stocker watching you nervously.

You: Sup.

Stocker: Hey...are you...New Ock?

You: It's Mal-(sigh) yes, I'm New Ock.

Stocker: No way...

The stocker hurriedly pulled a notebook and pen out of his pocket.

Stocker: Can I get your autograph?

You were taken aback by the request.

You: You want...my autograph?

Stocker: Totally! The Sinister Seven are huge! You guys got a whole fandom with a website!

You: Really now? I'll have to look into that...gimme that.

You took the notebook and pen and signed your name in it, giving it back to the ecstatic stocker.

Stocker: Thanks man! I don't care what the cops or Jameson say, you guys are fly!

The stocker took his empty box and went into the back room.

Scorpion jumped onto the top of the isle as you watched on.

Scorpion: Find everything?

You: Yeah...I got it.

You both went to pay, and stood in line.

Scorpion: You think Rhino is alright?

You: I'm sure he's okay.

Meanwhile, in the food store
Rhino was paying at the register, his arms full of bags.

Rhino: Do you take coupons?

Back at the kitchenware store
You and Scorpion stepped out of the kitchenware store.

You: Anything else?

Scorpion: I think we're good.

You both heard thunderous footsteps on the ground floor, and leaned over the railing to see Rhino looking up at them with arms full of bags.

Rhino: I have food!

You: Neat!

Scorpion: Nothing left to do except meet with the others at the spot.

You and Scorpion jumped from the railing, and landed on Rhino, who in turn ran out for the mall, taking caution not to damage the automatic doors on his way out.

Timeskip, Rooftop Overlooking Thanksgiving Parade
You, Rhino, and scorpion met the others on a terrace overlooking a Thanksgiving parade that was preparing to take off.

You knew you had found the right place by the voices that you heard on arrival.

Sandman: Don't put the stuffing in on that temperature! You'll burn it!

Vulture: I know what I'm doing! I studied culinary arts in college!

Sandman: It's going to be too crispy!

Vulture: I swear if you don't quit yelling in my ear I'll turn you into glass!

Electro: Can you two shut up! I'm trying to connect these lights!

Mysterio: According to these instructions, you need to plug the central cord into the second outlet...

Electro: Are you serious!? I already got the secondary cord in the second outlet!

You walked in, with Rhino and Vulture right behind.

You: We got the utensils and the rest of the food.

Mysterio: Marvelous! Now we can celebrate Thanksgiving properly! Oh, Cat will just love the pumpkin pie I'm making!

Your attention shot up.

You: Cat's coming?

Rhino: Of course! I told you when we left for the mall!

You remembered Rhino bringing up Cat's attendance, and cursed yourself for your inability to listen.

Vulture: Set everything on the table, we have some time before the parade begins.

A few hours later
The food had just finished cooking as the parade slowly began motion.

Electro and Rhino watched the parade from the balcony.

Electro: They pulled out all the stops this year, it's the biggest parade I've ever seen.

Rhino: Yes! Many floats!

You came up to the railing.

You: No kidding, it's pretty huge.

You heard the door open.

Cat: Am I late?

You jumped back, shaken by Cat's sudden appearance.

You saw Cat wearing casual clothes, holding a pan of food.

You: Hey Cat!

You noted your overjoyed demeanor, and toned it down.

Cat set the pan down on the table.

Cat: Sorry I'm late, traffic sucks.

You: Yeah, it does...

Electro whispered in your ear.

Electro: You're sinking bro, say something slick...

You: There's a big parade this year.

The awkwardness in the air was undeniable.

Electro: You blew it...

You: I know...

Cat: Well, if you guys are done watching the parade, the table is ready.

Mysterio: It is! Come and eat!

You all sat down at the table, filled with food.

Vulture: How about we all say what we are thankful for before we eat?

Rhino: Yes! I'm thankful for great strength!

Electro: I'm thankful for good friends and good money, how about you Malcolm?

You looked around, and saw Cat, her hair shining in the warm light of the overhanging lights that Electro put up.

You thought...she was perfect.

You: I'm...thankful for friends too.

You all said what you were thankful for, and toasted, the night long and tasty.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! May your Thanks be many and your turkeys tasty!