Options
What would be some options for Larry and Maggie, other than the one presented in the film?
Their affair began when the home building began, and it ended when the home was finished. I would suspect that took close to one year, certainly several months or perhaps more than a year. This would mean that they got to really know each other, suggesting they fell in love rather than in lust. In the ending presented in the film, I have no doubt that Maggie would soon be in another affair. One option would be for both Larry and Maggie to divorce their spouses. Because of Maggie's indescretions, she may have lost custody of her son, or maybe not. Larry's wife would have probably gained custody of their son,(or did they have more children?). Larry could now accept the offer of building the city in Hawaii, marry Maggie and take her with him, for at least five years or when finished, get a permanent position in Hawaii. To be sure, Larry would pay a price in the divorce ruling. But, it appears he was not hurting financially and would hurt even less, considering the upcoming project. Larry's ex-wife was young, pretty and could have easily remarried two or three years later. Maggie's husband's future would be up in the air, perhaps ending up alone, which may be what he really wanted all the time. Visitation would not be bad, considering they lived in Los Angeles, a five hour flight to Hawaii would not be too harsh. What kid wouldn't want to visit his dad or mom in Hawaii for several weeks.