"We're sorry pal" Marshall told him after a minute of silence.
Ted rolled his eyes. "Yeah right" he huffed. He forced himself into a sitting position and swatted at Robin's hand. "I can take care of myself Scherbatsky" he hissed at her.
He stood and wavered a little. "I actually thought you all were like my brothers and sisters, thanks for clearing that up for me" he said.
"Ted…" Lily said and he waved her off.
"Don't bother Lily, I'm sorry I held up your evening, but don't worry I don't plan on bothering any of you again" he said.
It was easier said than done. Ted had a high fever and was very dizzy. He took three steps and fell forward
Marshall was quick on his feet and caught him that time. He scooped him up like a little baby.
"Don't want…you….help" Ted slurred as he touched his forehead.
"Sorry pal but we're not ditching you again" Marshall replied.
"Promise?" Ted asked as he laid his head on Marshall's shoulder.
"We promise Teddy Westside, we'll take you home and put you to bed and even get you some soup"
"Only if it's a can from grocery…I don't trust your soup place" Ted whined and Lily chuckled.
"It doesn't trust you either" she countered.
Ted smiled but that faded quickly. Lily looked hurt at that and Robin put her arm around her.
"Least you got a little smile Lil" she told her. Lily nodded. "Yeah, we'll just have to make this up to him"
"Leave that to me Lil" Barney supplied.
Both girls shared nervous looks at that but didn't reply.