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For the first few months or so of their relationship, Barney and Robin didn't spend one night apart. Robin knew she'd be at a loss without Barney's strong, comforting arms wrapped around her as she slept, and Barney wouldn't be able to handle not feeling strands of her long hair brushing against his shoulders at night. Therefore, when Barney had to go away to Chicago on business for a weekend in August, both were reluctant for his departure. Barney's flight was leaving at eleven p.m., and two hours before he was due to fly over, the couple was saying their goodbyes.

"I can tell my boss that I'm sick, if you want... I don't have to go." said Barney as he dragged his suitcase to the door of their apartment.
"Yes, you do. This could mean a promotion for you, and I'm not jeopardizing that just because I need someone to spoon me." Robin smiled, but the facade was slowly disintegrating; she was going to miss Barney more than she'd like to admit. It wasn't just the cuddling; she would miss how he made coffee for her in the morning, and how he woke her up with soft kisses. She would miss seeing his gorgeous face as soon as she awoke.

"Are you sure?" Barney wasn't asking Robin as much as he was asking himself. It sounded cheesy, but the thought of Robin being alone in the apartment for three nights worried him. Also, being in some cold hotel room all on his own would surely make him long for his wife. Although both were fighting their true feelings, Robin nodded. "I guess this is it... Come here, you." Their kiss was longer than their usual day-to-day goodbye one, and the couple were reluctant to be pulled apart. As he walked out of the door, he glanced behind him, giving her a meaningful look. Then, he was gone.

Robin could cope without him, and she was certain that she'd be okay. Little did either Robin or Barney know that by going to Chicago, he would miss one of the most shockingly terrifying moments of Robin's life.

-Swarkles-

Robin woke up the next morning not remembering how she'd managed to get to bed. But, then, by glancing over at the picture of Barney that was somehow beside the bed, she remembered. The night before, Robin had gone straight to bed, and taken out a picture of Barney to look at before she slept, to comfort her. It sounded mildly psychotic, but she couldn't bear not seeing his face. She groaned, turning over to face the clock on their bedside table. It was ten o'clock already. Barney was supposed to be calling her any moment. As if on cue, Robin's phone began to vibrate.
"Hello." she croaked.
"Hey, Robin, it's Lily!" Lily was surprisingly chirpy for this time of the morning.
"Hey, Lil, what's up?"
"Can you come over? I need to talk to you; it's urgent."
"Sure."

And with that, Robin got dressed and hurried over to Lily and Marshall's apartment. Knocking on the door, it suddenly occurred to her that she had no idea why Lily needed to talk. Shrugging to herself, she knocked again, and this time, Lily appeared at the door. Practically dragging Robin in, Lily greeted her best friend.

"Jesus, Lily, what's wrong? It's only ten thirty! I'm pretty sure you don't begin to function on Saturdays before noon!"
Robin sat next to Lily on the frown as she noticed her expression. Lily's smile was so large that Barney could probably see it from Chicago. Barney. Oh, how she missed him. Snapping out of her daydream, she looked at Lily expectantly.
"Well, you know that art award I was nominated for?" said Lily.
"The Guggenheim one?"
"Yeah. Well, I got a phone call this morning... I won! My painting is going to be displayed in one of the most prestigious galleries in the Unites States!" she exclaimed.
"Oh, my god, Lily, that's amazing! I'm so proud of you!" Robin hugged Lily, almost squeezing the life out of her.
"Also, there's an awards ceremony next weekend, and I'm allowed to bring guests! Are you and Barney free?"
"Uh, we should be! I'll call him right now, his conference doesn't start until twelve."

Robin reached into her empty pocket before sighing. She had left her phone in the apartment in her haste. She had also left her wallet, and if she was going to treat Lily to a celebratory brunch, Robin would be paying for it.
"Damn it, I need to go back to the apartment, I left some stuff there... Meet me at the brunch place in about half an hour?" Lily nodded, and Robin bolted for the door.

-Swarkles-

It seemed like everyone in New York City needed a cab that morning, as Robin pushed through the crowd to find Ranjit. Across the road, she could see their beloved cab driver playing air guitar to whichever song was on the cab radio. Yelling, "Get outta my way!" like a true New Yorker, Robin got to the curb. She could see another man walking towards Ranjit's cab, and was determined to get there before that bastard. Without looking, or thinking, she stepped out onto the busy road.

A few years ago, when Ted had been in that accident, he'd explained that everything he loved had flashed before his eyes, and Barney had confirmed this. Robin had never believed this, but as she breathed in sharply, noticing the car approaching her at a terrifying speed, inches away, she had the same experience.

"I'm not sure I like her!"

"Holy crap, you're beautiful!"

"You're the most awesome person I've ever known."

"I'm in love with... tacos!"

"With you, the trouble doesn't seem so troubling."

"You're an idiot."

"Ted really did love Zoey for a minute there, didn't he?"

"Yeah, he did, and she loved him, didn't she?"

"When I let a day go by without talking to you, that day's just no good."

"What if it's actually the story of how we got back together?"

"I'm pregnant."

"Last chance to run away together, door's right there."

"622 West 14th Street."

"Turn it over."

"Robin Scherbatsky, will you marry me?"

"I do."

And with that, she felt the car hit her body with its full force. Then, she felt nothing.

-Swarkles-

"Doctor, what's happening? Is she alive? Is she okay?" Lily's voice echoed in Robin's mind. She could hear her best friend, but wondered where her voice was coming from. Suddenly, she saw a slightly blurry figure in front of her, dressed in white.

"Robin... You're in the hospital. You were in a car accident. Can you hear me?" said the doctor. Robin nodded, wincing. There was a shooting pain running up and down her side.
"Where's... Where's Barney?" she managed to murmur, and Lily's tear stained face came into view.
"Oh, honey, he's on his way, but what's important is that you're okay." Lily turned to the doctor. "She is okay, right?"
"A few broken bones, nothing major. You were lucky, Mrs Stinson. There is something we need to discuss, though. Would you like your friend to leave for a moment?"
Robin shook her head. "No, I want Lily to stay."

The doctor took a deep breath as if he was about to deliver horrifying news. "Well, your medical records show you haven't had an appointment here since late 2011, which I'm presuming means you're unaware of your, um, condition."
"I was in here because Dr Sonya told me I couldn't have kids, so, yeah, I'm fully aware of my condition." Robin coughed.
"Which is exactly why what I'm going to say next is surprising. You weren't aware you were pregnant, were you, Mrs Stinson?"
And at that exact moment, Barney entered the room.

AN: Ooh, cliffhanger! I know it may have been predictable, and everyone does a Robin pregnancy storyline, but stick with me, okay? Please review, favorite, follow, etc.! See you next week!