Mosby House-April, 2042
Ted and Robin are in the living room arranging everything for the family and friends to arrive for their 10th wedding anniversary.
TED: Wow! 10 years!
ROBIN: It's amazing! Literally feels more like 37 though!
TED: It was a big roller coaster ride filled with triumph and tragedy but it brought me back to the beginning with you. [embraces and kisses Robin on the lips] Hey! You finally used 'literally' in the proper context.
[the phone rings. Ted clicks a remote to turn on a TV screen]
TED: Hello, Penny!
ROBIN: Hi, Penny!
PENNY: Hi, Dad! Hi, Robin! Listen I'm on my way. Johnny is also coming with me too. You don't mind me bringing an extra guest over, do ya?
TED: No, your boyfriend is wonderful. That is one guy I'd love to have as a son-in-law.
ROBIN: Yes, he's welcome here anytime. How can I not like some who is in journalism like you and me?
PENNY: Great! Thanks guys. I will see you soon. Bye!
[Ted turns off the screen.]
TED: Time really flies. My little girl is all grown up and now a journalist for the Wall Street Journal. She's becoming more like her mom everyday…and also a bit like her stepmom. [turning to Robin] You're wonderful. I don't know how I could have handled those years as a single dad without you.
ROBIN: I wouldn't have done it for anyone else. I love you Ted. [they kiss again]
End of Act 1