Micki + Maude

Rob Salinger is married to Micki, a determined lawyer with dreams of becoming a judge. Their life together seems stable, but underlying tensions arise due to their differing desires about starting a family.

Micki's reluctance to have children is heavily influenced by her past miscarriage and her ambitious career goals. This leads to frustration for Rob, who is eager to embrace parenthood.

During a work assignment, Rob meets Maude Guillory, a talented young cellist. As they spend time together, a romantic connection starts to blossom, igniting a complicated affair.

As Rob and Maude's relationship deepens, he struggles with the moral implications of lying to Micki. This deception weighs heavily on him, adding to the emotional turmoil of his double life.

Maude reveals that she is pregnant, which complicates their already tangled relationship. The news prompts them to contemplate the possibility of getting married and starting a family.

Just as Rob prepares to confess his infidelity to Micki and seek a divorce, he learns that Micki is also expecting a child. This revelation drastically shifts the dynamics of their relationship.

Initially, Micki considers terminating her pregnancy to focus on her career. However, she ultimately decides that she wants to raise a family with Rob, complicating their situation further.

Rob juggles his responsibilities as Micki's husband and his nighttime commitments with Maude. This precarious balancing act begins to unravel as stress mounts and secrets threaten to expose themselves.

In a dramatic twist, both Micki and Maude go into labor simultaneously at the same hospital. This turns Rob's world upside down, as he is forced to confront the reality of his actions.

In the hospital, an unexpected bond forms between Micki and Maude as they navigate their shared experience of motherhood. Both women begin to see the reality of Rob's deceit.

The confrontation between Micki, Maude, and Rob leads the two women to make a painful decision to exclude him from their lives. Each woman embraces her new role as a mother, leaving Rob in turmoil.

In the aftermath of the confrontation, Rob watches from afar as Micki and Maude build their lives independently with their children. He feels lost and regrets his decisions.

Over time, Rob begins to find a path towards reconciliation with both women. He learns to accept their choices and make peace with his past mistakes.

Years later, Micki thrives in her career as a respected presiding judge. She represents empowerment and dedication, having successfully balanced her personal and professional lives.

In the film's heartwarming finale, an older Rob enjoys time in a park with his eight children from both families. They play together joyously, representing the intertwined lives he cherishes.