(Barneys point of view)

The day started out as any other. I put on my suit, went to work, and then headed down to MacClareans for some drinks. When I got there, Ted was happily drinking a beer. I sat down across from him and he told me about how he spent the whole night up with Robin. How they talked about their past, and their future. And how if neither one of them were married at 40, they'd get hitched.

"You...you two are getting married?" I stunningly replied.

"Barney, it's not like that. I doubt we'll both be single in 20 years."

"But, but what if you are?"

Ted laughed, "Barney, it's nothing to worry about. Let future Ted and Robin figure this out."

I nodded, looked down, and took a sip of my drink.

"Why do you care anyway?" he asked questioningly.

I didn't respond and Ted was silent for a few moments when he said, "You really do love her, don't you?"

I looked up at him, not wanting to lie anymore and whispered, "Yes".

He stared at me blankly for a few seconds then started to smile, "So Barney Stinson loves someone." he laughed, "I can't believe it."

"What do I do, Ted?"

"Your asking me for girl advice?"

I ignored him and continued on, "Lily thinks I should stop seeing other girls, I told her she's insan--"

"Wait, wait, hold on! Lily knows?! I can't believe you told her before you told me. Watch out for her bro, if you date Robin she might try to break you two up."

"Your still mad about that? Dude, get over it."

"Its just, it really hurt my--"

"Anyway, back to my problems. There far more important."

Not wanting to argue, Ted reluctantly agreed, "Yeah, I guess your right...Now what you should do is tell her how you feel."

"No, Ted, that's ridiculous. What I should do is trick her into--"

Ted stopped me, "Dude, this is Robin we're talking about, not some chick your trying to pick up at a bar. You can't just fool her into a relationship with you. Just tell her how you feel."

I thought about this for a moment, then replied, "But what if she doesn't feel the same way...?"
Ted stared at me in awe. Not knowing what was the matter I asked him what was wrong.

"Nothing" he replied, "It's just...I've never seen you like this. And if you care this much about Robin, then I know she'll give you a chance."

"You think so?" I asked.

"I know so."

I smiled, but as soon as Robin walked through the door my smile vanished.

She approached our table, giggling and happy, with a guys arms wrapped around her.

"Hey guys" She said, "Kris, this is Barney and Ted. Guys, this is Kris, my new boyfriend" She proudly announced.

Robin then sat down next to us and continued on, "Kris is a cop. He literally gets to carry around a gun all the time! And he doesn't even get in trouble for it."

My heart sank deeper with every word she said.

"It seems like you really like this guy. How did you meet?" I asked.

How did you meet?! Why did I ask that? I don't wanna know how they met, I just wanna get out of here.

Robin smiled, "He works security in front of the Waldorf building."

Ted and I both looked confused, untill she said, "You know, where I work."

"Oooh" we both said in unison.

Kris then spoke up, "Barney, if it weren't for you getting Robin this job, we never even would of met." he said cheerfully.

Me and Ted exchanged glances, rolled our eyes, and had one of our telopathic conversations.

"Why is this happening to me?"

"Maybe Lilly did it." Ted laughed.

"Dude, this is serious. What do I do?"

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NIGHT BEFORE: (Lilys point of view)

I sat down on the couch and Robin sat down next to me. I could tell something was wrong with her, she never calls me this late and asks for me to come over. I wondered what was wrong but before I could ask she said, "Lily, I need to tell you something. But you can't tell anybody--Not Ted, not Marshall, not--"

"Don't worry, I wont.... So what is it?" I asked curiously.

"I ...umm, I've been thinking about Barney a lot lately and..." she sighed, "I like him a lot Lily. But I know he'll never settle down, it's silly to even be thinking about it.

I immediatly started smiling and replied, "This is great! You love him and he loves..." I stopped myself, I knew if I told Barneys secret he'd have me killed.

"He loves what? Sleeping with girls and never seeing them again? I know." She paused, "And I don't love him, I just really really like him."

"Then go tell him that." I ordered.

"But what if he doesn't feel the same way?"

"Robin, you at least have to try."

"But Lily, you know I'm not good with expressing my feelings. I don't think I can just go up to him and say something like that." She looked pretty desperate, and I knew I had to get them together somehow, so I suggested, "Then we'll have to trick him."

Robin suddenly perked up, "Trick him? How so?"

I thought for a moment. What would make Barney want Robin more than ever? What would help him make a move?

"I've got it! We make him jealous" I smiled, "And I have the perfect guy too, his name is Kris, he works at my school."

Robin quickly responded, "That's a great idea, but theres no way a kindergarden teacher will make him jealous...Lets say he's a cop."

I gave her a nasty look, "What's wrong with being a kindergarden teacher? It's a great job."

Robin rolled her eyes, "Yeah, for a girl."

I sighed, "Fine. Say he's a cop."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------