When they finally parted Marshall had tears running off his cheeks. "I…I have to go upstairs…I gotta sit down" he stammered.

"MaClarans is just…" Lily started and he shook his head. "No…I…I need to mourn in peace" he stammered.

Lily nodded understanding. "What about the others?" she asked. Marshall wiped his eyes and took a few breaths. "Their still inside…you can get them and bring them upstairs" he answered.

"Okay…we'll join you soon" she promised. Marshall nodded and ran upstairs.

Lily walked inside and over to the group. She was still shaking and tears poured down her cheeks.

"Lily! What happened?" Ted asked as he noticed her first. He stood and Lily threw herself at him.

"Oh Ted! I'm so scared" she cried. "What happened Lily? Tell us sweetheart" Robin coaxed as she had jumped up and rubbed Lily's back.

Lily pulled back from Ted. "It's Marshall's dad…he had a major heart attack and…he died…" she stammered. Ted froze and felt his world had crashed too.

"Oh my God! Where is he?" Ted asked.

"In the apartment" Lily answered and Ted gripped her hand gently. He led her outside and Barney took Robin's hand and followed. They ran all the way to the apartment.

"Marshall?" Ted called out softly as he found his best friend lying on his bed. Marshall turned to him and gave him a pleading look.

"You got to help me through this pal…were best friends so you have to just help me…please…I am so…so scared" Marshall begged.

Ted just hugged him tightly. "Of course man…don't worry I will be with you every step…you won't be alone buddy I promise" he said.

"Thanks…but I really don't want to do this Ted…I don't want to say goodbye forever…hell, I don't know if I even can…" Marshall sobbed onto Ted.

"Yes, you can buddy…like I said, I am not leaving your side ever…I'll make sure you're never alone"

"Me either…Marshall, I already vowed everlasting love to you and I will never break that promise…I'm going to help you as well and I will never let you fall" Lily spoke up from behind them before joining in the hug.

"Don't forget us" Robin piped in as she and Barney also climbed into the bed. "I know Barney and I don't understand relationships with dads…because, lets face it…your dad least cared for you your entire life…but…umm…" she stammered.

"But we're still here for you" Barney cut in. "I wish I could have a relationship like you did Marshall…your dad sounded amazing and…I will help you through this too…if you want" he added.

Marshall nodded and the two were allowed into the hug. They circled Marshall and he felt a little better surrounded by his friends and beautiful wife.

"Thanks guys…I am so grateful to have you four in my life…" he said. He then yawned a big yawn.

"Now…I think I'll take a nap" he said and closed his eyes. The gang smiled as they quietly left the bedroom. Lily stayed of course and held Marshall tightly.