Barney had woken up and saw Robin was missing. He quickly got out of bed and put on slippers and went to go find her. He reached Ted's room just as he stormed out and heard his harsh words.
"Hey! Don't talk to her like that Mosby!" he yelled. Ted turned and gave a small chuckle.
"You don't even know what happened Stinson" he retorted.
"I know you're hurting my fiancée's feelings" Barney replied coolly. Ted just gave another small chuckle.
"That's right, because its only about you two now isn't it?" he asked. He laughed again. "I think that's hilarious since you two are so petrified of love and commitment that you're actually perfect for each other" he added.
"You're just jealous that I got her" Barney muttered.
"And you're afraid I can take her back at any moment" Ted replied with an unfriendly tone.
"Ted…please stop this" Robin begged.
"Stop what Robin? I haven't done anything wrong! All I did was give you a picture of you and your best friends and you accuse me of trying to ruin your wedding!" he snapped.
"Well it is you Ted…I saw you holding her hand"
"Just because I did crazy things years ago to win Robin's heart doesn't mean I will try anything at your wedding" Ted answered and they could both see immense hurt in his eyes.
"I know…we're both just a little nervous trying to keep everything going smoothly" Barney answered.
"Doesn't give you the right to insult me" Ted answered.
"I know…look I'm sorry bro, lets just forget this" Barney said and Ted just stepped back.
"No…you can just forget me being at your wedding bro…" Ted answered and walked off.
Barney gave Robin a small hug and kissed her forehead.
"I'll be right back" he said and went after Ted. He grabbed his friends wrist and forced him to stop.
"You're supposed to be my best friend and best man here Ted" Barney told him and Ted pulled away.
"Funny, I was thinking the same thing" he answered.
"Look, I'm sorry okay? Maybe you're right, maybe I am a little afraid she'll leave me, its why I never became really serious with a girl after Shannon"
"That's stupid" Ted retorted.
"Gee…thanks" Barney hissed.
"It's the truth pal, I got hurt a lot as well but I never stopped trying because I have faith I'll find someone, you did find someone Barney and she is so amazing" Ted answered.
"Thanks Teddy bear" Robin answered as she joined them. "I got bored standing alone" she added.
She kissed Barney's cheek and then moved to Ted. "I'm sorry Ted, I never wanted to hurt you"
"I know…" Ted answered.
"Please stay Ted…"
Ted opened his arms and pulled Robin close. She hugged him back thinking it was a makeup hug. Ted just wanted one last hug from her. From the woman he thought he'd marry. He closed his eyes and forgot the world for a brief moment.
When he opened them he looked at Barney and saw he looked uncomfortable. He then noticed Robin felt uncomfortable in his arms and sighed pulling away.
He picked up her hand and then took Barney's hand and placed the two hands together.
"You don't need me anymore Robin…neither of you do" he answered and walked away again dragging his suitcase with him.
