Robin went to the bar where the rest of the group were. She saw Barney talking to the bartender(forgot his name) at the counter and started to walk towards him. ''Hey''she said, ''I'm looking forward to our night''. ''Great'' he said, '' The place is secret so until I drop off Ellie at Lily and Marshall's, I'll lead you to it''. ''Oh'' Robin nodded her head in interest, ''Sounds like a fun night''. ''It is'' said Barney,'' You know it when you see it''

She sat at the table with Ted,Lily, and Marshall. '' What were you and Barney talking about?'' Lily asked.

''Oh, me and Barney are going out tonight'' replied Robin.

''Going out?'' asked Ted, '' Is this a date?''

''I know what you're thinking'' explained Robin, ''But this is just friends hanging out''

''Robin, you and Barney are divorced'' Marshall explained, '' Are you sure it wouldn't be awkward doing this with him?''

'' I'm sure'' replied Robin, '' I don't know,guys, me being Ellie's godmother and 'just friends' with Barney just kills me. It reminds me so much of when we used to go out , and with Ellie, she's this really sweet kid that needs a mother''

'' How is it with you and Ellie?'' asked Marshall.

'' Pretty well '' Robin said, '' But last night, she called me 'mommy' ''

''Why would she say that?'' said Lily.

'' I don't know'' she replied, '' I love Ellie. I love her as if she was my daughter''

''You never wanted kids'' added Ted.

''Yeah, I know'' she rolled her eyes, '' But for some reason, being with Ellie is making me change that whole perspective''

''I hope things go well with you two'' Ted spoke up.

''Thanks'' Robin smiled at Ted.


After Ellie was dropped off at Lily and Marshall's apartment, Barney led Robin up to the rooftop by covering her eyes. Robin began questioning him on where is she being led to and Barney tried to ignore her. Then, when they got to the rooftop, Barney uncovered Robin's eyes. ''Mrs. Scherbatsky, the night awaits you'' he said politely. The rooftop was decorated with lights,an iPod playing music, and a table with a spaghetti plate and two glasses of wine on it.

''Wow, Barney, I-'' Robin was about to speak.

''No need to thank me'' said Barney, '' I just hired those guys to play here''.

''This is just amazing'' she said as she sat at the table. Robin looked at the single meatball on the plate of spaghetti, ''This has one meatball''.

''I thought of this Lady and the Tramp vibe because of Ellie'' Barney explained.

They decided on who was going to eat the meatball like from the movie until Robin ate it.

''So are you thinking of taking Ellie to see Santa?'' asked Robin as she took a sip of her wine.

''Yeah,But I want to be careful this time'' said Barney.

''Why?''

''Years ago, I took Ellie to see Santa at Toys R Us in Time Square...''

At Toys R Us, Barney was holding 2-year-old Ellie while he was in line for Santa Claus. ''Ellie who is that?'' Barney cooed. ''Santa!'' Ellie pointed. After the children were finished taking a picture with Santa, Barney walked over and put Ellie on Santa's lap. ''Hi,there'' Santa said sweetly to Ellie. Ellie looked at his beard hanging loosely on his face and started to yank , his beard fell off revealing his light short beard. Most of the children started to yell and cause a frenzy.

''SOMEONE GET THIS GODDAMN KID!'' the Santa bellowed. Ellie giggled ,But Barney quickly grabbed her and ran away.

''That sounds horrible'' said Robin.

''Yeah. now, Ellie doesn't even believe in that Santa'' said Barney.

''Well, that must've taught her a lesson'' Robin added.

Then,while they looked at the skyline, the iPod began playing "So Close" by Jon McLaughlin. Barney got up and opened his hand to Robin. "Care to dance?"he asked. "Yes" Robin took his hand. They began dancing. She felt light on her feet as Barney swayed. Then,the next thing Robin knew, she was spinning and lifted into the air.

She looked into Barney's eyes as her feet landed on the ground. When they're eyes connected, they kissed.


Robin went with Barney to pick up Ellie from Lily and Marshall's apartment when she was playing with Marvin and Daisy. Then, they stopped at Barney's apartment and it was time for them to say goodbye. After Barney left, Robin leaned against the door holding her coat. It was official-She was in love with Barney Stinson