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Originally Posted by cmdahler

The whole Ben thing at the end was a blatant teaser, but it was probably put there more on a "just in case" basis than with anything specific in mind at the moment.

I disagree.

Spoiler:

I think the end showed Ben finally getting what he most desired and to show him living it -- and the inevitable disappointments that go along with it -- would take away from the triumph of finally achieving it.