Peter B | Carol
"They sound like good people." She meant that. This Aunt May, in particular, sounded like the kind of woman Carol would like.
Carol drank. "Yeah...she was pretty amazing." There was an awkward, heavy moment when Carol said that. There was a lot to be said for Maria and their relationship. Yup, drinking was better than talking. Luckily for her, Peter didn't press. She offered him some whiskey and nodded as they went on.
"I don't mean retire retire, Parker! I mean consider doing something else for your family. You were the one saying you were ready to settle down. This could be a start? At least show your ex you're serious." She really was trying to help, but as previously noted. Carol didn't know a damn thing about subtlety. "You tell her about the plans and actually make those plans and she will see you mean it when you say you want her back and you're ready for a family. Which can definitely still be a thing while you're doing the wall-crawling schtick. "