I am so sorry I took so long with this chapter, I had exams and I just couldn't really figure out what I wanted to do next. This is my third draft and I'm still not sure if I like it all that much but hopefully you all will, enjoy!

"Mom, this is Robin." Barney proudly introduced his smokin' hot girlfriend to his mom.

"Nice to meet you Ms. Stinson." Robin said formally.

"Please, call me Loretta." Barney's mom corrected and pulled Robin in for a hug.

"Is James here yet?" Barney asked.

"Upstairs, dear."

"I'm gonna go say hi," Barney went to whisper in Robin's ear, "you okay to be alone with my mom?"

Robin nodded and Barney kissed her on the cheek before racing upstairs to greet his brother.

"Do you need help with anything Loretta?" Robin asked.

"I'm just waiting on the turkey dear, but I was going to clean up a bit if you'd like to help."

Robin began cleaning the kitchen alongside Loretta. Robin kept quiet. Her and Barney had only been together a few months and this was a huge step for them. This could make or break their relationship and Robin knew it. She chose to keep quiet out of fear she'd say the wrong thing.

"So," Loretta spoke up, "where are you from?"

"Canada, I've been living here in New York for almost a year."

"That's a long ways away. I bet your family misses you."

"Yeah." Robin chuckled.

"Not a close family, eh?" Loretta snickered at her attempt at a Canadian joke. Robin tried to hide her amusement.

"Not really. It's a long story and I don't really feel like getting into it."

"You're just like my Barney, you have built up such big walls." Loretta sighed, "I think you two are good for each other. You're going to fight, it's part of a relationship, but you'll make up. There's too much to just give up. If an old woman like me van see the spark between the two of you I sure as hell hope the two of you can."

"I'm just so scared I'm going to mess it up."

"You will, but so will he. Love is messy Robin, if it were easy Barney and James would probably have the same dad. I know I shouldn't stick my nose where it doesn't belong, and feel free to tell me to butt out, but love is really, really hard. I gave up when it got hard and I regret it everyday. It's okay to mess up as long as you clean it up once the dust has settled."

"I feel like it's all moving so fast. I thought we'd dip our toes in at first not jump right in. I really love your son but I need time, I mean I'm glad he's comfortable enough to bring me to meet you along with other milestones but it's just a lot."

"Tell him, not me." Loretta said.

"Thanks Loretta." Robin smiled and continued to clean.

The dinner went smoothly. Loretta and Robin bonded throughout which made Barney incredibly happy. The two most important women in life got along and that was all he could ever ask for.

After dinner Loretta suggested Barney give Robin a tour of the house while James helped her clean up.

"Last, but certainly not least, my children bedroom." Barney said opening the door to his past.

"This is cute." Robin laughed as she walked into the room and sat on the tiny bed, "it's weird to think you ever had a room with colour."

"Was that a stab at my amazing bachelor pad?"

"You're not a bachelor anymore Barney,"

"Yet, I've never been happier." Barney smiled and walked over to join Robin on his childhood bed.

"Did you just unhook my bra?" Robin asked as Barney stroked her back.

"You know you're the hottest chick I've ever had in here." Barney said as he began kissing her neck.

"I'm the only girl you've had in here, aren't I?"

"Stop talking." Barney whispered and kissed her lips.

They straightened up before returning downstairs to face Loretta and James who had no doubt heard the antics that had taken place in Barney's childhood bedroom.

"Well, we better get going." Barney said to his mother as he came down the stairs.

"Already?" Loretta asked, shocked.

"Yeah, I'll come by sometime this week for lunch." Barney said, hugging Loretta and kissing her on the cheek.

"It was so nice to meet you Loretta." Robin hugged her after Barney.

"You too dear. You're welcome here anytime."

Once they were back at Barney's apartment the two sat on the couch and exchange gifts before the evening was over. The majority of their gifts wouldn't have been appropriate to exchange in front of Loretta anyhow. Robin had one final gift to give Barney and was risking a lot by giving it to him.

"Promise you won't laugh." Robin ordered before handing the gift to Barney.

"I promise." He sad and took it from her hand. "Robin Sparkles? Is that you?!"

"I was a teenage pop star in Canada." Robin sighed and buried her face in her hands out of embarrassment.

"Even in a jean jacket and jelly bracelets you're still hot."

"Shut up." Robin laughed.

"I'm serious, if I had known you back then, I would have taken your maple leaf." He winked.

"I'm glad you're enjoying this."

"Will you sing anything for me?"

"Don't hold your breath."

Barney placed the CD on the table in front of them and moved closer to Robin, putting his arm around her shoulder. She rested her head on his chest and sighed.

"Do you still have that jean jacket?" Barney whispered into her ear.

"I thought you'd be more interested in taking clothes off, not putting them on." Robin replied and began loosening his tie.

"I like the sound of that."

That night they had passionate sex like they'd never had before. It was loving and sweet unlike their usual wild and crazy positions they usually did. It was one of the only times since they'd become a couple they could say they made love. Barney couldn't help but be sweet with Robin. Although the CD didn't seem like much Barney could see how big of a deal it was for Robin. It was a part of her past she wasn't too comfortable with but the fact she did for Barney made him love her even more.

Barney took his time with Robin and made sure she knew they would be making love, not just having sex. He kissed every inch of her body and Robin savoured every moment of it. She knew tonight Barney would be paying special attention to her and her only job was to enjoy it.