Chances Are

In 1963, Louie and Corinne tie the knot in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by friends and family. Their best man, Philip, secretly struggles with his feelings for Corinne, but ultimately decides to keep it to himself and supports the couple.

A year after their wedding, Corinne joyfully announces that she is pregnant. The couple begins to prepare for the new addition to their family, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives.

To celebrate their anniversary, Louie surprises Corinne with a pair of beautiful diamond earrings. The gift symbolizes his love and commitment, strengthening their bond as they embrace their future together.

While attending court proceedings, Louie finds himself in a frustrating battle to prove that important evidence was wrongfully excluded by Judge Fenwick. Despite his efforts to pursue justice, Fenwick remains steadfast in following the law.

Louie receives a tip from his friend Philip about a secret meeting involving Judge Fenwick. Determined to expose corruption, Louie sneaks into the woods with a hidden camera to capture evidence of Fenwick accepting a bribe.

On his way to celebrate his first anniversary, Louie gets hit by a car, leading to a surreal near-death experience. In a bright light, he encounters entities who give him a choice regarding his soul's return to Earth.

Louie chooses to be born again close to Washington, D.C., leading to the birth of a baby in Ohio. However, the cosmic mix-up leaves Louie with a chance of remembering his past life.

In present day, Corinne struggles with the loss of Louie and clings to routines that remind her of him. Despite the emotional turmoil, she remains a functioning and well-adjusted individual, seeking help from her therapist, Dr. Bailey.

Alex, working at Yale library, encounters Miranda, who is in trouble for overdue books. He cleverly concocts a story to assist her, showcasing both his resourcefulness and budding feelings for her.

After impressing Ben Bradlee during a chance meeting, Alex sneaks into The Washington Post's offices to pursue a job opportunity. However, he finds that his university experience doesn't translate to the expectations of the professional world.

After moving in with Philip, Alex discovers that Miranda is Corinne's daughter, heightening the emotional complexity of his connection to her. As the tree outside the house indicates time passed, Alex starts to realize his past life.

Alex struggles with his identity and experiences an internal crisis as memories of Louie begin to surface. He grapples with feelings for Miranda and the reality of his reincarnation, questioning his sanity.

Alex attends a high-profile event to help Corinne secure funding for her project at the Smithsonian. His charm and quick thinking win him the opportunity to help her when he successfully dances with a wealthy donor, Mavis.

When Alex finally reveals his true identity to Corinne, she dismisses his claims and shuns him from her life. The confrontation shatters Alex, who feels the weight of the history they shared, now lost in time.

After a series of events, including a wedding and a mishap in court involving Judge Fenwick, Alex loses his memories of Louie. However, Ben Bradlee offers him a job after being impressed with the unfolding drama, indicating a new beginning.