Second Chances Pilot

Second Chances Pilot

Theme Song:

Last night I sat by you and wondered why you won't hold my hand?

What's this spell you've got me under? Please give me a second chance.

The rain may come the wind may blow but I've got you so I'll always know

As long as I've got you I've got a second chance!

Act 1 scene 1

Int. Chance's apartment, daytime. Chance is living with his identical twin brother, Chance, who is sitting on the couch, watching tv. The Chance watching tv is seven minutes younger so will be known as Chance Jr. and the other by just Chance. There are a lot of framed pictures of spoons around the apartment and a portrait of Tommy Wiseau by a small fireplace.

Chance: Hey Chance.

Chance Jr: Hey Chance. Where are you going in those nice duds? It's the big game today! 

Chance: Oh, the 49ers against the Steelers?

Chance Jr: No man, Marki Plier just came out with a new Five nights at Freddy's Let's Play video! This is big!

Chance: Hmm...see my delectably choice new girlfriend, or watch a grown man break down over haunted animatronics...that's a toughie!

Chance Jr: Alright, so go already! Hey, Charlene is coming over later. Wanna double date?

Chance: Man, everything is double with you! Double espresso, double dating...(Chance Jr. gets out a stick of gum) double mint gum (Chance Jr. eats some chips and dip and double dips one.) double dipping.

Chance Jr: So? I love my twin brother! Sue me!

Chance: (points at his brother on the couch and gives him a stern look) Hey, what have I said about using that word, huh? Anyways, I'm out. See ya! 

Chance Jr: OK...hey, can you pick up my dry cleaning?

Chance: All I've seen you wear for the past week are sweats and raggedy t-shirts.

Chance Jr: Exactly, that's why you gotta pick up my dry cleaning! Besides, I got la job interview coming up. 

Chance: Yeah, yeah, give me the ticket already!

Chance Jr. pulls out his dry cleaning ticket and hands it to his brother. Chance finally leaves with an "I'll see ya."

Act 2 Scene 1

Int. Joe Shmoes, a popular eatery. Judy and Chance are sitting across from one another in a booth.

Judy: So, why are you both named Chance?

Chance: Well, apparently our parent's marriage was on ice, so my dad said to my mom, " Come on, give me a chance!" which led into makeup sex, which led to us. So what happened was dad got a first and a second Chance. Get it?

Judy: Well yeah, I mean I get it.

Chance: What, that isn't funny to you?

Judy: Well, maybe it'd be funny if this were a sitcom or some kind of contrived plot device or something, but come on, this is reality! 

Chance stares directly into the camera and winks.

SFX: A chime timed to Chance's wink.

Act 2 Scene 2 

Int Chance's apt, night. Chance comes in with his girlfriend, Judy, while his brother Chance Jr. and Charlene are making out on the couch, oblivious to the other two. 

Chance: (clears throat but no answer) Stay right there Judy, I think I just discovered a new species, the Charlechance! Get the broom, I'll try to fend it off!

Chance Jr. lets go of Charlene and faces his brother.

Chance Jr: Oh hey, we didn't hear you come in! We were just watching a movie!

Chance: What movie?

Chance Jr: Double Dragon!

Chance:(Under his breath) Figures.

Chance Jr: What was that?

Chance: Oh, nothing. Judy, Charlene and Chance.

Judy: Oh, hey there! It's so nice to meet the both of you! I've heard so much about you!

Charlene stands up to shake Judy's hand. 

Charlene: Oh yeah, you too! Hey, listen Chance! I'll be right back; I gotta use the little girl's room! Coming, Judy?

Charlene and Judy leave for the bathroom, and soon we hear chatter from inside. The brothers comically lean towards the bathroom, holding a hand to their ear. Chance Jr. loses his balance while leaning, knocking his brother over.

Chance: Hey, watch it! (brushes invisible dust off himself in big comical sweeps)

Chance Jr: Sorry!

Chance: Hey, what do you think they're talking about in there, squirt?

Chance Jr: Squirt?

Chance: Yeah, I was born a whole seven minutes before you! 

Chance Jr. rolls his eyes and pulls out a small ear piece.

Chance: What's that? 

Chance Jr: Oh, well I installed a small microphone in the bathroom for just this specific occasion!

Chance: Oh really? This exact moment in time?

Chance Jr: Yeah, it's called the Deus Ex Machina! Got it at Smart Mart for $100.

Chance: What else can it do?

Chance Jr: What, the Deus Ex Machina? Well, let's just say it's gotten Batman out of quite a few scrapes!

Chance let's out one single loud "ha!", appears to think about this joke his brother made, but later shakes his head in confusion.

As Chance Jr. listens in on the two Ladies' conversation, his brother Chance gets right next to him, trying to listen too. Chance Jr. pushes him away.

Chance Jr: Would you get out of here? This thing is very sensitive! Most times the deus ex machina doesn't even work!

Chance: Well, I heard it works for some, but most people are put off by it.

Chance Jr. holds up a finger to his brother, then shakes his head with down cast eyes. The two know its over with their new girlfriends.

Act 3, Scene 1

Int. Bar

Chance Jr: So apparently, it's too confusing to be living with a brother who is also named Chance, so we're through.

Chance: Yeah, me and Judy too. Man, women are temperamental!

Chance Jr: You said it, brother!

Chance: Gin and coke, please.

Chance Jr: (to bartender) Make it a double!

Chance tips his head slightly askew looks at the other sardonically for five seconds, then lifts his glass to his brother's.

Both chances: Cheers!

End credits scene:

Both Chances on couch watching Marki Plier play Five Nights at Freddy's.

Chance: You know, I really don't see what's so scary about-

Chance Jr: (Puts a finger up in his brother's face.) Shhhhhh!

On the tv, there is a power down sound followed By the song "Toreador March".

Chance: Um, Chance...what's going on?

Freddy Fazbear screams and both brothers scream while hugging each other, a look of pure terror on their faces.