Look, my parents were mad scientists who pumped me full of spider-juice just to see what would happen. I went to Hail Hydra high school and Nick Fury university. I've been extraordinary my entire life. After all these years of insanity... a little ordinary sounds pretty #$%^ great. You have your normal... and I have mine.
“Anything for you two,” Roger smiled, taking one of Jessica’s hands gently in his own, “–you need me to be your rock? I’m there.”
“Thank god you’re sturdy.” Even though Jessica let out an airy laugh she felt - just for a second - like she was going to fall apart. “When he starts getting older it’s going to be harder to explain why I vanish sometimes, and god forbid if I don’t come back at all… I’m glad he has a dad. I’m glad you’re his dad.” Jessica hadn’t been looking for paternal influence. She had Roger on her own because she didn’t need a man, but now she had found one worth wanting.” After all rescued hostages had been evacuated to the New Avengers Compound they had been given the opportunity to go to Citrusville if they felt up for the fight or stay there to heal. Jessica had left her offered sweats and cot to go straight home, still in her shredded costume. “I need out of this thing.” She peeled the jacket off, white shirt underneath a sorry sight. “Turns out hell is really dirty.”