Summary: With autumn comes the town play and this year in the alternate EUReKA it's a little awkward when Zane and Jo are both selected as the leading couple by Grace, the director. This was written for my fairytale challenge and is set after the 1/2season finale but before the Christmas special.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zane Donovan, Josephina Lupo, Vincent, Cafe`Diem, Jack Carter, Zoe Carter, or any other recognizable canonical elements from the SyFy television show, "EUReKA." I am not affiliated with SyFy either so this story, which is written for entertainment purposes only, has no real bearing on where the true show is going unless I make a lucky guess or twenty. I also don't own Netflix or Battlestar Galactica and their character Adama. I don't own any of the songs or lyrics seen in this story so far.

A/N1: This story is a response to my own fairytale challenge mentioned in the FanFiction forum, "The Good Sparks: a JoZane forum." If you don't understand theatre jargon that I may use then please feel free to ask about what I meant.

Chapter 4: Encouragement from Those You Love

Chances are we'll find a new equation...

Chances lost are hope's torn up pages
Maybe this time

Chances are we'll be the combination
Chances come and carry me
Chances are waiting to be taken, and I can see

Chances are the fascinations
Chances won't escape from me
Chances are only what we make them and all I need

-Five For Fighting's "Chances"

Jo couldn't see the audience with such a bright light on her and she felt as if she and Zane were the only two people in the whole building. She took a deep breathe and rose her chin high enough that she could see Zane's face, and then glanced back at the script to ensure that she was about to do what they'd rehearsed.

She held an imaginary goblet in her grasp and with a smile she welcomed the visitor that was here to spy on she and her sisters. He was quite handsome though; even with the limp his body exuded a powerful presence. She exchanged pleasantries with him and his warm voice washed over her, his attentive gaze unwavering from her. Continuing the plan though she offered him the sleeping potion disguised in wine and he, to her disappointment, appeared to drink the whole cup. Bidding him goodnight she stepped to the lip of the stage apron and told the audience with some disappointment and some excitement, "He is as foolish as the others. Make haste; we must get ready for the ball!"

She was startled from her mindset by the sound of applause. She rejoined the other auditioning participants and Zoe pulled her aside with a grin on her face. "That was awesome Jo! I know you didn't see it but that scene was totally made perfect when he smirked after you turned your back! You guys really work great together and your chemistry is off the charts." Jo smiled indulgently but didn't say anything as the next group was beginning their presentation.

She spent the rest of the audition listening to Zoe's quiet comments on everyone's performances. Then it came time for everyone who was doing prepared monologues, with no script, to grace the stage. Zoe confidently performed her monologue with no trouble and no one who knew her was surprised by her skill.

Zane's monologue surprised her. He stated that he had combined excerpts from the original television show, "Battlestar Galactica," that had been spoken by the character Adama. His monologue was only roughly three minutes long and yet Jo recognized his serious attitude as realistic. Jo smiled in reminiscence as the monologue reminded her of her Netflix subscription and all of the BG episodes that she had seen with her Zane. Zane's reenactment of Adama's stern, yet calm manner was really quite something; especially with all of the barely contained roiling emotions beneath. He was really submersed in his part.

When he finished everyone was so stunned that they didn't know what to do until Zoe and then Fargo began to clap. The audience was mostly employed by Global Dynamics so most of them applauded Zane's performance out of respect for their boss' approval but that didn't mean that Zane didn't deserve their approval. Grace smiled and Zoe enthusiastically congratulated him on his performance. He seemed a little embarrassed and look towards Jo. She smiled warmly and he visibly perked up due to her encouragement.

The auditions ended without much ado and Jo left the auditorium feeling lighter than before and she went to sleep in her bed that night with little to no worries on her mind.

A/N2: Sorry for taking so long but my inspiration for Zane's monologue ad to be fanned into a bonfire in order for me to make the most of it and I waited on posting the chapter until I was pleased with it and I hope that you all are too. Also, I have a multi-fandom EUReKA music video challenge called, "CHANCES" going. If you're interested I'll send you information and hopefully links to responses when I get them. -jw`chan ^-^