Chapter Two (1977 play) is a semi-
autobiographical play by the director-dramatist
Neil Simon about the coping of a recently widowed writer George Schneider who is introduced by his
press agent brother Leo to
soap opera actress Jennie MacLaine who is also recommended by her best friend Faye. Jennie's marriage to a football player has dissolved after six years. Both are uncertain of themselves as ready to start dating and developing a new romance when the breakup is so soon and he has recurring memories of his deceased wife.