Drake wins a free skydive off a helicopter and sets off to do it despite his parents' wishes. Noah, being the good best friend he is, tries to stop him, but ends up going along for the ride. But that's when things start spinning out of control. FULL EPISODE:
INT. DRAKE'S BEDROOM - DAY
Drake Peyton excitedly shows his best friend NOAH a FLYER on his phone.
DRAKE
Dude, check it out! Extreme Air is giving away a free ride skydive off their helicopter! I'm totally entering.
NOAH looks worried as he reads the print.
NOAH
But Drake, it says contestants have to be atleast 18. You're only 12 moron!
DRAKE
(waves him off)
Who cares about some silly age rule? I never win anything, I gotta try!
NOAH
This seems super dangerous, man. What would your parents think?
Drake's expression sours at the mention of his parents.
DRAKE
Ugh, like Mom and Dad would ever let me do something "extreme." But screw that, it's my life and I don't give a sh- you know what! Nevermind… You gonna chicken out or what, Noah?
NOAH hesitates, unable to leave his friend to face potential peril alone.
NOAH
Fine, I'll come. But ONLY to make sure you don't get hurt or in trouble.
Drake fist pumps the air, rushing off to enter the contest without a care. Noah shakes his head, worried about the chaos sure to ensue...
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
May and Lance (Drake's Parents) relax on the couch, surprised when Drake bursts in to excitedly tell them his "news." Their faces fall as he describes his skydiving plans, knowing this won't end well.
Drake
Mom & Dad guess what!
MAY/LANCE
What?
DRAKE
I Got won a chance to skydive out of a helicopter at only the richest aircraft in Colorado, EXTREME AIR!
their faces fall pale to the news
Drake
Aren't you guys excited?
MAY
Absolutely not, Drake! Skydiving is way too dangerous.
LANCE
For once your mother is right, son. You're just a kid.
DRAKE
But daaad, it's a once in a lifetime chance to win something! I'll be careful, I promise.
May shoots Drake a stern look, standing firm in her decision. Drake knows further arguing is useless.
MAY
No discussion whatsoever. The answer is no!
As his parents leave the room, Drake pulls out his phone to secretly text Noah.
DRAKE (text)
They said no. We gotta sneak out tonight and do it anyway! Meet me at midnight with your dad's truck….
Noah receives the text with dismay, immediately calling Drake.
NOAH
Dude no way, sneaking out is asking for trouble! Your parents will kill us.
Drake is unwavering in his rebellious spirit.
DRAKE
Don't bail on me now, man! We never get to do anything fun. Please? I'll owe you big time...
Noah sighs, fearing the chaos yet unable to abandon his best friend.
NOAH
Fine. But if we get caught, I had no part in this, got it?
Drake grins, already hatching his daring escape. The stage is set for adventure and mischief to unfold...
Later That night, Drake slowly creaks his bedroom window open. He peers down at Noah waiting below in the truck. Taking a deep breath, Drake begins his descent.
NOAH
Cmon dude let's just get this over with.
DRAKE
K I'm coming!
But then - CRASH! His foot slips, knocking over a lamp. Drake freezes as he hears a familiar voice behind him.
KELSEY
Drake, what are you doing?!
Drake turns to see his annoyed sister KELSEY rubbing the sleep from her eyes. He puts a finger to his lips for silence.
DRAKE
(whisper yelling)
Shhh! I'm sneaking out, duh. Don't tell Mom and Dad!
Kelsey rolls her eyes, unimpressed with her brother's nonsense as usual.
KELSEY
Why do I care about your stupid boy schemes? Just try not to get arrested...again.
Drake grins, knowing he's in the clear. But then Kelsey's wicked smirk gives him pause.
KELSEY
Although, it would be fun to watch Mom freak out. Maybe I'll "accidentally" wake her on my way to the bathroom...
Drake's eyes widen. Kelsey laughs quietly.
KELSEY
Relax, I won't snitch. This time. Now go before I change my mind! AND STOP BREAKING STUFF!
Drake breathes a sigh of relief and resumes his escape. Kelsey shakes her head, always cleaning up her brother's messes. Another perfect night for Drake's antics to unfold... - Drake clambers down into the truck next to Noah, slightly out of breath from his daring escape. His flushed cheeks betray his thrill at pulling off the stealth maneuver.
Noah casts him a sideways glance, jangling the keys pointedly.
NOAH
So, how the hell exactly are we supposed to drive to the airport, genius? In case you've forgotten, we're both 12.
Drake's grin falters, clearly not having considered this minor legal technicality in his reckless rush for adventure. He waves off Noah's concern.
DRAKE
Psh, it's your dad's truck. How hard can it be? Just pretend like you know what you're doing if we get pulled over.
NOAH
Dude what the fu-
DRAKE
JUST DO IT!
Noah sighs heavily, doubt clouding his features. But ever Drake's loyal friend, he knows arguing is futile at this point. Besides, how much trouble could they really get into...?
Noah turns the key in the ignition. The engine ROARS to life, rattling the cab with its diesel power. Drake whoops with glee, eager to blast off into the night.
Noah mutters a quick prayer for mercy before tentatively releasing the brake. Their escapade has begun in earnest—now it's only a matter of time before mayhem strikes. - With Drake whooping directions from the passenger seat, Noah shakingly the steering wheel down the empty country roads. Despite a few hairy near-misses, they miraculously arrive at the heliport in one piece.
A grizzled pilot named VINCE greets them, sizing up the scrawny misfits. "You the daredevil entrants?" Drake nods eagerly while Noah hangs back nervously.
Vince gives a safety lesson, not realizing their youth. Drake soaks it up like a sponge while Noah grows steadily greener.
"You ready to jump, kid?" Vince asks Drake. Seeing Noah hesitate, Drake whispers in his ear persuasively.
"C'mon man, when will we get this chance again? Your parents never said you couldn't skydive..."
Noah thinks it over & gets hypnotized by Drake's bad thoughts. Technically true...and he can't let Drake have all the fun and danger alone.
"Alright, I'll do it!" Noah agrees, ignoring the voice screaming in his head.
Vince grins, clapping them on the back. "Attaboy! Go suit up, the night sky awaits!"
As the helicopter's roar grows deafening, Noah has second, third and fiftieth thoughts. But it's far too late to quit now... and even he is excited for this! - Now in the helicopter deep in the sky, Noah and Drake strap into jump harnesses, exchanging excited smiles over the thunderous helicopter noise. But as Drake hooks to Vince, a sickening realization dawns on Noah.
"Wait, we never even learned how to parachute!" he yells over the rotors. Drake's grin falls as the foolishness of their plan sets in.
As Noah tries hauling Drake back, their panicked flailing knocks Vince's head against metal. His limp form slumps lifelessly in the pilot seat.
"Oh god, oh god we killed him!" Drake wails, on the verge of hysterics. Noah races to the cockpit - only to discover the helicopter hovering precariously 100 feet up...with no one flying!
"What do we do?!" Drake screams, beyond terrified. Noah thinks fast, taking the controls. The helicopter lurches sideways as he struggles to stabilize it.
"I'll try to land this thing!" Noah hollers. But growing up on a farm gives no flight experience. Between their panicked corrections, the chopper slips and spins out of control...!
Cut to black as their screams are drowned by rotors. Tensions couldn't be higher - will these daredevil pals survive their reckless skyborne antics! (as they go into the helicopter, However, when Drake prepares to jump, Noah tries to stop him since they aren't even being safe yet, but in the ensuing scuffle, they accidentally knock Vince unconscious. They start panicking realizing they are in a helicopter about 100 feet in the air with NO Pilot!!) - In the helicopter, panic reaches a fever pitch. Noah shakes Vince frantically to no avail.
DRAKE
He's out cold, we can't wake him! We're gonna die up here, this is all my fault!
Noah grabs Drake by the shoulders steadying his fraying nerves.
NOAH
Get a grip man! Freaking out won't solve anything. We just need help, okay?
Noah spots the mic for the air traffic control radio. He snatches it up.
NOAH (into mic)
Mayday, mayday, this is helicopter Niner-Niner! We've lost our pilot, I repeat, no one is flying the chopper!
CONTROLLER (radio)
Niner-Niner, remain calm. What is your location?
Drake
In a helicopter in the sky!
CONTROLLER
Well duh. I mean a pinpoint real location!
As Drake peers out the window looking for landmarks, the helicopter lurches. The mic is ripped from Noah's hands, swinging wildly on its cord.
DRAKE
I see the highway below but I don't know the— AHH!
Everything goes black as the helicopter spins out of control once more. When Drake opens his eyes, all he sees is open sky...
Have their reckless hijinks finally caught up to them? (they continue panicking, Drake thinks they're gonna die so they try to wake up Vince. Vince however is absolutely asleep and they can't wake him. They realize Drake's troublemaking days have finally gone to far. Now it's the end of the line for them but then they see a microphone where the flying control tower is talking. They tell them they need help immediately. The control tower asks for a location, Drake says in the sky, the control tower says obviously but like a pinpointed location, as Drake looks out the helicopter before he can tell, the microphone rips out and now they're really doomed.) - As the helicopter plunges, Drake clutches Noah in desperation.
DRAKE
Noah...if we don't make it, just know you're my best bud! I love you man, nothing will ever change that. I'm sorry for getting us caught up in this wild adventure. Truly
Tears well in Noah's eyes, fear dissolving into brotherly affection.
NOAH
I love you too Drake. We had some crazy times, but I wouldn't trade it for anything! You'll always be my number one idiot friend. Goodbye Drake.
Just then, Vince stirs with a groan. He sees their dire predicament and pales.
VINCE
Jesus...I feel like I've been drinking kerosene. I can't fly us outta this!
The boys notice Vince's parachute rig on the floor. They scramble to grab it in celebration - but Drake's leg catches, sending the chute flying with Vince in tow!
He SCREAMS out the open door, grasping vainly as the chopper recedes from view. All color drains from Drake and Noah's faces.
NOAH
No parachutes...we really are toast this time, Drake! — Noah and Drake sit anxiously as the helicopter blades begin to slow, fuel gauge nearing empty.
DRAKE
We're dead, there's gotta be something we can do!
In a frantic search, Noah discovers a lone parachute tucked away. Hope glimmers in Drake's eyes until he sees Noah's somber expression.
NOAH
Only one chute. One of us has to stay behind... (ooooooh)
DRAKE
Ok goodbye Noah!
NOAH
Dude!
Drake's heart sinks, guilt weighing heavier than any parachute. After all their antics, he can't believe he's led Noah to such a grave end.
DRAKE
No way man, I'm not leaving you! We've always had each other's backs.
Noah sighs resignedly, when suddenly inspiration strikes. He grabs rope and buckles as Drake watches curiously.
NOAH
New plan - we jump together! Help me rig us as a tandem.
They work frantically against the chopper's final desperate whirs. Drake smiles for the first time, heart swelling with admiration for his dearest friend.
As the chopper shudders its last breath, they leap into empty air, clutching each other for life itself. Their entwined rope strains...will it hold their weight? (now with Vince gone, Drake and Noah are left in hot water. It gets worse when the two, in an attempt to land safely, begin pouring/dumping out the fuel gas. and have no way to safely land. As they're quickly running out of fuel, Noah panics and finds one last parachute. Drake says he'll take it an go get help, Noah says that's not fair, Drake tells him only one can get it. Noah decides to sacrifice himself. But for the first time ever drake feels bad and refuses to leave his bestie. So the two get an idea and connect to each other, and jump out with the one remaining parachute as a last resort to escape to safety right when the helicopter shut down and plummeted to the ground) — After their harrowing parachute landing at sea, Drake and Noah tread in water for hours until a random weird tuna boat pulls them aboard, exhausted but alive.
They arrive home, concocting a water park tale to allay May and Lance's worry. But just then, a fuming Vince appears storming up the driveway.
VINCE
You little jerks wrecked my chopper! That's a 400,000 bill for damages and 1000 dollar tax.
Uh oh..
Drake and Noah lock eyes, cover irrevocably blown. Drake sighs in defeat.
DRAKE
It was all my fault, Mom. Me and Noah snuck out and...well, long story. I'm sorry.
Noah smiles sadly at his friend before turning to Lance.
NOAH
I'll come clean to my dad too. You guys didn't sign on for this debt. DANG I REALLY THOUGHT DRAKE FINALLY GOT AWAY WITH SOMETHING!
As Noah walks home heavy-hearted, Lance stares aghast at the invoice. May looks to Drake warningly as they chaotic adventure ends.!