Maggie's Plan (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Maggie's Desire for Motherhood

Maggie Hardin, a dedicated director for art and design students, feels a strong yearning to become a mother. This desire prompts her to take action and reconnect with a former college acquaintance to explore the possibility of raising a child on her own.

Where

New York City

Reconnecting with Guy

Maggie reaches out to Guy Childers, a quirky math major who has become a sperm donor. Their reconnection is motivated by Maggie's desire to start her journey into motherhood with Guy's sperm.

Chance Meetings with John

During her time at university, Maggie frequently encounters John Harding, a fictitious anthropologist, who shares his literary ambitions with her. Their conversations about his ambitious novel help to forge a deep bond between them.

Where

University campus

An Unexpected Proposal

As Maggie prepares for insemination, John surprises her by expressing his desire to be a father. This revelation complicates Maggie's plans, introducing emotional turmoil into her journey towards motherhood.

Three Years Later: A Family

Fast-forward three years, and Maggie is now happily married to John, with a daughter named Lily. However, she feels the weight of balancing her career ambitions with her responsibilities of being a wife and mother to two stepchildren.

Chance Reunion with Guy

While out with Lily, Maggie unexpectedly bumps into Guy, who incorrectly believes that Lily is his daughter. She takes the opportunity to clarify that John is actually Lily's father, navigating the complexities of their intertwined lives.

Where

Park

Confrontation with Georgette

At a book signing event, Maggie confronts John's ex-wife, Georgette, acknowledging her unresolved feelings for John. This encounter prompts Maggie to realize she wants John and Georgette to reconnect.

Where

Book signing event

Georgette's Persuasion

With Maggie's encouragement, Georgette finds the courage to convince John to attend a conference in Canada. This trip becomes a pivotal moment where old flames resurface and their relationship begins to rekindle.

Where

Canada

John's Confession

Upon John's return home, he confesses his feelings to Maggie, revealing the emotional turmoil of reconnecting with Georgette. In a moment of selflessness, Maggie acknowledges that John belongs with Georgette.

Maggie's Discovery

After a friend's drunken slip reveals Maggie's intentions to help John reunite with Georgette, he decides to leave Maggie and Lily. This turn of events forces Maggie to confront her feelings and seek updates about John's whereabouts.

Georgette Stays with Maggie

Concerned about John's absence, Maggie invites Georgette and her children to stay with her. This arrangement leads to unexpected bonding and tensions within the blended family.

Where

Maggie's home

Critiquing John's Novel

While staying at Maggie's home, Georgette becomes engrossed in John's novel and later offers constructive criticism. This act reveals the deep understanding she has of John, leading to reconciliations and realizations.

Family Ice Skating

As time passes, the blended family enjoys outings together, including ice skating. It is during one of these joyful moments that Lily surprises everyone by reciting numbers, hinting at her own unique talents.

Where

Ice skating rink

A Look of Revelation

While on the ice, Maggie sees Guy approaching and a look of revelation crosses her face. This moment suggests that there may be new possibilities and relationships forming in the future.

Where

Ice skating rink