Act 2-Mosby Living Room

[the doorbell rings. Ted opens the door. Enter Luke]

LUKE: Hi Dad. Hi Robin. Happy 10th Anniversary to both of you. [hugs Ted and Robin]

TED: Thank you, son!

ROBIN: Thank you Luke!

LUKE: Oh! I got presents for you guys! [hands over two books to Ted and Robin]

TED: Wow! A picture book of European architecture!

ROBIN: A complete biography of Peter Jennings. Oh my God! He was the one who inspired me to go into journalism…the Canadian of Canadians. Yes Ted! I got ABC broadcasting growing up, since Vancouver is close to Seattle! It's kinda ironic that I moved to this country the same year he died.

TED: Not ironic, more of a coincidence. You see, ironic means…

ROBIN: Oh for God's sake please don't correct me today! I don't want to fight on our 10th anniversary.

TED: Sorry, sweetie.

[doorbell rings. Robin opens the door. Lily and Marshall are standing]

ROBIN: Lily! Marshall! It's so good to see you! How was the flight from Dulles?

MARSHALL: It was decent.

TED: Hello, Marshall. Hello, Lilly. It's so good to see you two. New York is not the same without you guys.

MARSHALL: It was tough leaving you guys. But you know that a U.S. Supreme Court Justice is so hard to pass up.

ROBIN: I understand, Ultra Fudge Supreme. Oh, Lily, how is the curator job treating you?

LILY: It's excellent! In addition, I sold a couple of paintings locally. The veterinary clientele still seems to be the highest…except for bird specialists. I also give tours for the elementary school classes that come on field trips, so I still teach kids...in a way.

[doorbell rings again. Luke goes to answer]

LUKE: I'll answer it.

[opens door. Enter Barney]

LUKE: Uncle Barney! Hi! Where's Ellie?

BARNEY: She is busy rehearsing for her final play at NYU. She is really swamped and stressed right now.

LUKE: I think she will be fine. Can't believe she's going to graduate soon.

BARNEY: Yeah, time flies. How's medical school treating you?

LUKE: It's like drinking directly from a fire hydrant. So much memorizing! It's hell on earth, but it's worth it. I love being on the cutting edge of finding a cure for Mom's illness…it's just hard to bring up the excitement with Dad, for obvious reasons.

BARNEY: Yeah, your dad can get pretty emotional at times. And she was very nice person.

TED: Barney! What happening? Suited up like always!

ROBIN: Barney! Great to see you!

BARNEY: Happy Anniversary to you both. Despite everything, it is great to see you two happy together after years of loneliness. And, Robin, I'd have always preferred you to be with Ted than anyone else.

ROBIN: [hugging Barney with a few tears rolling down] Thank you Barney. That was so sweet.

[Doorbell rings. Ted goes to answer.]

[enter Penny and Johnny]

PENNY: [hugging Dad] Happy anniversary, Dad. [hugging Robin] Happy Anniversary Robin.

JOHNNY: Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Mosby. [shakes Ted and Robin's hands]

TED and ROBIN: Thank you Penny, Thank you John.

PENNY: I have a big surprise for you, Dad. I will tell you at dinner.

DAD: What is it?

PENNY: Daddy, have patience!

ROBIN: Let's all convene in the dining room, and you can tell us then.

[The whole gang makes their way to the dining room]

End of Act 2