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The alarm rang on the bedside table as Robin aroused from her sleep. It was Saturday morning and normally she would take the opportunity to sleep in but there was just too much she needed to do. It was the first time in almost a year that she was going to get together with her old group of friends. She was nervous and excited but most of all worried that there would be a lingering awkwardness. Since her and Barney's divorce, Robin hadn't been all to present in the lives of her friends. She showed up for the big moments, but only the ones she could handle. The last big moment that Robin had attended had been Ted's wedding , and now he was planning this get together with everyone because he had some news. She didn't know whether it was good news or bad news, but she did know that either way she needed to be there for her friend if that's what he wanted.
Even though she was sure she needed to do this for Ted, Robin was a little worried about seeing Barney. She never really felt quite comfortable around him since he had become a father. It just reminded her of the one thing he would never have been if he stayed with her. His daughter was 4 by now and Robin still hadn't met her. She would never admit it but she had avoided occasions that she knew Ellie would be present for. She was happy for Barney and even proud that he was able to become such a nurturing parent, but she didn't want to be reminded of the fact that she couldn't provide that for him. Still, Robin owed it to her friends to be there for them, so she would have to tough it out.
When she had spoken to Ted on the phone he didn't say much but that he had important news to share and it was very important to him that Robin, Barney, Marshall and Lily all be there. They were all planning to meet for lunch at there old spot in Manhattan, which of course was MacLaren's Pub. This wouldn't be a long commute for Robin, since she currently lived in Manhattan. Over the past few years her job at World Wide News had her traveling the world but she recently decided to take an anchoring job and stay in the city. Marshall and Lily had a house on Long Island, Ted lived in Westchester and to be honest Robin wasn't all to sure where Barney lived now. Probably still in his fortress of Barnitude. He had refused to give up his place when they were married so she assumed that hadn't changed.
Robin wanted to look good for her day with the gang. She wanted to show them that she was perfectly capable of living a fulfilling life without them in it 24/7. It was kind of unnecessary but she was always one for trying to win the break-up. Even if it wasn't an actual break-up. She put on some light make-up and a flowery sun dress. She took her shih tzu on a walk and ran to the market to pick up some things before she caught a cab to take her to the bar. Once she pulled up she immediately saw Ted waiting outside, and just with one simple glance, she could tell something was wrong.
"Oh no," was all that came to her mind.