A happy ending could have been a possibility for Edward. If we assume that saving Kevin works out and he is seen as a hero then he would go back into society they way he did before with everyone wanting his art work in their yard, on their head, and even on their dog. Edward was different from everyone but they saw it as something that was new. They town they live in was so “cookie cutter” it was easy for Edward to stand out and become popular one might say. Every one in the town saw his hands as a deformity and every one who knew a doctor or plastic surgeon offered up their assistance to him. Edward seems eager to meet these doctors because he wants to become normal. If Edward was to get new hands he wouldn’t be as special. In my opinion the reason Kim was interested in him was because he was different and that he truly cared about her. In the end if he was to get new hands he might get the girl but he might not have the same social status as he did before. To him this would’ve been a happy ending but to some it might not be the case.