AN: i have been thinking about this story for a while and now I decided to give it a try. of course Robin is going to be the nanny, but don't worry, I don't intend to write her all out of character. She will not be very Fond of kids in this either. You want to know how she becomes a nanny then? Guess you have to read my fanfiction (it will be in an upcoming chapter). So tell me what you guys think and whether I should continue with this story or not. Would mean a lot. Thanks 3

Some explaining: This is a Swarkles-AU. Barney was in his late twenties/early thirties when he got Ellie (I will specify this later), so don't be confused about the Timeline- it's different from the show. Robin and him haven't met at this point.

He is desperate. Where the hell should he get a new nanny in such a short time? Ellie can't be alone the whole day when he has to work the whole afternoon. He phoned around, but nobody seemed to have an idea not to speak of know someone who could do this job. Sure, for now, Lily is willing to watch Ellie, but what is he supposed to do when Lily finds a new job herself again?

Sometimes he really wishes he had never slept around that much. He would know much more women at this point who were willing to help him with Ellie or who were not horrified when hearing the name Barney Stinson and therefore willing to work for him.

"Hey, I'm home."

"Daddy!", Ellie screams when she hears her father entering the appartement.

"Hey, Barn. Listen, do you have a minute for me?", Lily asked.

"Of course. Ellie go brush your teeth and go to bed, I'll be there in a second to read you your goodnight-story."

Lily grins, "I wonder if I'll ever not find it funny that Barney Stinson is a father."

"Very funny. What do you want?"

"We have a problem."

"Oh no, come on. What?"

"It's too much, Barney. You know I love Ellie so much, but I'm barely seeing Marshall anymore and you working until evening is becoming a habit now. You have to find a nanny soon. Seriously. I also have to find myself a real job again and I can't do that when I'm constantly sitting here looking after Ellie."

"Okay, I get it. I know, I'm really busy lately and not at home much. I'm sorry, I took so much of your time, but do you know how hard it is to find a nanny? Oh no wait, actually, it's easy to find a nanny- it's hard to find a nanny where you can be sure, she's not dead when I come home. There are so many weird people out there Lil, you wouldn't believe me. Two days ago, I talked to a so-called nanny who asked me whether she can rearrange my appartement because it's so not Feng-Shui. And the other day one told me, she'll only work for me, if she never has to bathe her because she hates to feel water on her skin. I mean what the hell is wrong with people? How does that girl shower? There was also a boy about 17 years old. He seemed to be pretty nice- until I asked him how much he wanted to be paid. In the end it was not the amount of money he wanted, but the reason he wanted the money for, that scared me off. He explained to me, without me even asking by the way, that his Dealer is after him because he didn't pay his last two briefcases- he winked at me there- and he has to pay as soon as possible."

"Wow, seems like you have some great choices to make."

"Yeah, awesome."

"I'm sorry, Barney. I can ask some of my friends. Maybe they know someone."

"It's okay. Thank you for everything. I will find a way. After all, I'm the Master of the possimpible right?"

"Good night, barney.", Lily rolls her eyes.

"Night Lil. Thanks."

As soon as Lily is out of the door, Barney goes to his daughter's room, ready to read some stories to her until she falls asleep. He can only hope, he'll find someone who watches his little angel anytime soon.