Marshall walks up to me, and asks if I'm alright.

I smile a fake smile, and give a short nod.

Marshall frowns at me. "Bro, I know you're lying. Just, tell me what's wrong."

"I need…I can't…Barney shouldn't…" I choke on every little thing I try to confess, and yet Marshall still gets it. This is the reason that he is my best friend. Barney is just…something else entirely. But, he has never known that.

Marshall hugs me. It was tight, and slightly uncomfortable…but the sympathy was appropriated through it.

Just as we pull apart from the hug, Lily walks up. She has an oblivious smile on her face, while I idly try to mimic. "Hey Lily, what's up?"

"The bride needs to talk to you, Ted. She seemed desperate, so get on over there. Marshall, come with me to check on the things in the church." Lily pulled Marshall away without another word.

I shrugged, and walked up the hall. If Robin needs me, I have to be there. No matter how much this day is killing me inside, I need to be there for her. I creak the door open slowly. "Can I come in?"

Robin turned to face me, clearly dishevelled. "Please. I asked you to come, didn't I?"

"Yes, you did." I walked in, and took a better look at her. "Robin, you're a mess."

"Four scotch bottles and two cases of cigarettes later, you bet your ass I am a mess." Robin said quickly, reaching to pull at her nicely done hair.

I walk forward, and hold her hands down. "Are you okay?"

Robin shook her head, and I yanked her in for a hug. When we pulled apart, tears were streaming down her face…effectively ruining her make-up. She looked at me with sad eyes.

We sat down on the couch together, and she began talking to me. "I shouldn't be here. I never wanted to get married, you know. I just was content being alone, with the occasional company coming around. I fell in love with Barney. I mean, he's probably got the closest personality to mine. But, I don't want to go through with this. Especially not unless you talk to him."

I leaned back, befuddled. "What do you want me to tell him?"

She leaned in closer, with a broken smile. "That you're in love with him."

I laughed nervously. "Why would I do such a thing?"

Robin rolled her eyes. "I've known for a long time. But, he's been pretty oblivious. Or, maybe he's just repressing the same kind of feelings for you. There's only one way to find out."

"What if he does love me back, and he wants to call quits to this day?" I asked carefully.

Robin shrugged. "It'll be easier for us all, in some sense. Don't worry about me, and don't let him worry about me. I'll be alright. Just, go talk to him before I tell him myself."

I nodded slowly. I walked slowly to Barney's room, and took a deep breath. Here it goes