Marriage on the Rocks

After nineteen years of marriage, Valerie is frustrated by Dan's constant focus on his ad agency. He spends more time at work than at home, ignoring her needs. The bitterness grows as the family watches the distance between them widen.

Valerie notices that Ernie, Dan's laid-back partner, is attentive and charming in ways Dan isn't. He dances with her, compliments her, and even helps pick out gifts. The contrast makes Valerie yearn for the kind of attention she no longer receives from Dan.

Feeling fed up, Valerie seeks a lawyer's advice about divorce. She questions whether her marriage has truly run its course. The idea of ending the union becomes more real as she contemplates options.

Ernie urges Dan to take Valerie on a second honeymoon to Mexico. The hope is that a trip together might rekindle their relationship. Dan reluctantly agrees, thinking a change of scenery could help.

In Mexico, a heated argument erupts in front of the proprietor Miguel Santos. The couple's quarrel leads to the surprising result of an immediate divorce. The scene marks a drastic turning point in their relationship.

An apologetic Dan arranges for Valerie and him to be remarried right away. The gesture seems to restore the couple for a moment, and they begin to plan a renewed life together.

A pressing business matter requires Dan's presence back home to save the company's biggest account. Valerie stays behind in Mexico to wait for his return. The separation tests their fragile reconciliation.

With the matter unresolved, Ernie travels to Mexico to explain everything to Valerie. He is unaware that she has already begun the wedding procedures. The trip sets the stage for a tangled new arrangement.

By mistake, Valerie ends up married to Ernie. The situation creates unexpected dynamics as her double life begins. She must decide how to proceed with this surprising turn.

Ernie anticipates a quickie divorce, expecting the new marriage to be over soon. Valerie, however, thinks she might enjoy the unconventional arrangement. The possibility of a fresh start during this unexpected turn emerges.

Dan, fed up with both his wife and Ernie, re-discovers the joys of bachelorhood. He cavorts with Ernie's party-loving playmates, enjoying a carefree lifestyle he had set aside. The freedom contrasts with the chaotic new situation back home.

Ernie is forced to run the business, and the responsibility changes him into a dull, inattentive husband. The dynamic with Valerie and the pressures of managing the company push him toward the same limitations Dan once had. The arc highlights how the unexpected marriage disrupts everyone's roles.

In the end, the misunderstandings are resolved and the relationships are restored to a workable balance. Dan, Valerie, and Ernie reconcile the chaos and return to their expected roles. The film closes with the family and business finding a new normal.