Five years since I last spoke to you and a hell of a long time since I left one of these voicemails. I went and lived my life, Pete. I lived it without you, without half of this world, and I’ve never regretted anything more. There was a time, during these last years, when I thought I could move on. To let you and everything else go, just like that. And for a while, it was bliss. I have a beautiful wife, a daughter I love more than I can say. And I was so happy, Peter. But the happiness faded over time and… and I could only forget for so long.
They came to me with a plan. Steve, Nat, that insect man you completely destroyed in Germany, by the way. I never told you how amazed I was that day. That’s when I knew I made the right choice.
But they came to me with a plan to save the universe and I turned them away. A plan to save everyone lost, and I tried to ignore it just like I’ve tried to ignore everything else. But I… I saw that picture of us, the one I took from your room years ago. And I knew I just couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t forget about you.
Which is why I’m leaving this last voicemail. It’s not so I can feel like you’re still here, it’s because I know you will be soon. And I know I won’t be.
Strange saved my life five years ago, surrendered an Infinity Stone for the life of Tony Stark. It wasn’t compassion, I’ve known that. This is the end, but it’s my end, not yours. Take care of Morgan for me, okay? Remind Pepper I loved her. Don’t mention how much I’m crying right now, alright, kid? Just tell her I was happy. Because that’s the truth.
And Peter? I love you too. You were someone I didn’t know I needed in my life, but I couldn’t live without. And, when I’m gone, I know that the world will be in good hands. Your hands, Spider-Man. Be the hero I already know you are. And, just remember, I am so, so proud of you. Never forget that, okay?
Goodbye, Peter. Thank you for everything.
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