Staring at the news feeds of their part in saving the city, Reed smiled and brushed his hands clean.“Well then, looks like it was a complete success...”“I’ll say, Stretch.” Chuckled the Thing, smirking up at the reporter trying to get her dishevelled hair back in place as she reported the city returning to normal. “No more creepy crawlies scurrying up the building.”“I hope Spider-Man is okay, that woman REALLY had it in for him.” Worried Susan, her arms crossed as she listened to the news feed.. I’ll see you in the morning.”And with that, Claire gave me a final tender look of pity mixed with love and left the club hand in hand with the man who was about to become her lover.The next hour so was probably the most painful and traumatic hour of my life. Once Claire and Jason had disappeared out of the club hand in hand, I sat there shell-shocked. And this time, I wasn’t at the point of tears, I was a grown man crying, crying in a public place. Tears rolled down my cheeks, as I sobbed like. Why would you want a girl like me? This job seems pretty standard PA type stuff and there are plenty of people who would be better suited." He seemed somewhat uncomfortable at the question. "From the looks of things I'd say you don't even need an assistant here." He started to blush a little. "I.... Erm... " he stammered." I need a manager. Someone to... Erm... Be in charge of things. Some to organise me... Someone to... Tell me what to do... " That last part rang a little bell of recognition. " Tony stood and hugged Marj then Cheri. Rebecca walked him to the door and kissed him passionately."I sure hope you know what you're doing you big lug." Now when have I ever let that stop me before?" he said with a big grin.Tony was playing a game that he had neither the experience to play, nor even knew the rules of. It was to be a painful lesson of money, corruption, and power that would eventually cost him a part of his very moral fiber when events spiraled out of his control.Christopher.