Author Note: Hi readers, forgot to put this in last chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the 'How I met Your Mother' characters
In addition i know next to nothing about amnesia. This story is meant to be fun/silly. If you are offended by the subject of amnesia treated lightly this is my warning
Ted Robbin Lilly and Marshal were sitting in the waiting room at the New york central hospital. Robin was comforting Lilly who blamed herself for barneys accident.
"I never should have ran off, This was hardly his worst scheme, What if he never wakes up" she said fighting back tears.
"Barney is probably chatting a hot young nurse up now" Said Robin in a lame attempt to make Lilly laugh.
"good news, your friend is awake and wants to see you!" everyone turned to see a young nurse standing in the doorway. The four friends quickly went over to Barneys room.
"How are you feeling buddy!" asked Ted.
Barney sat up "Tired and confused." he said looking around the room
"Do you know who we are?" asked lily in the same soft voice she usually reserved for her kindergarteners.
"I know you are my friends but everything is kind of Hazy" Barney said. " I don't even remember your names" He continued looking down at his hands.
"At least you are going to have a story to tell everyone that is legend..wait for it ..ary" Obviously it was not Teds normal saying but he hopped it would jog his friends memory.
"Barney looked up at Ted "Why did you say it like that, are you unclear how to say the word?"
Ted smiled at Barney while the rest of the gang exchanged uncomfortable glances.
They then each introduced themselves with names and some basic background information.
Ted figured the best way to stop barney from being confused was to get him home as soon as possible
He would surely return to normal when he got back home.
After getting the nurse's okay, Ted handed Barney a bag and told him to suit up and that they were going home.
Barney changed into his suit and said goodbye to everyone else. Lilly ignored the fact that he had called her Rose.
Eventually they arrived at their front door. Barney pointed to the door of mclarins as the climbed the steps and said "I feel like I have had a lot of good times there!"
Ted took this is a good sign. "
"Your right buddy!" he said as he put his arm around Barney.
Barney walked right to his room as Ted sighed with relief; Barney was almost back to him self.
"is there anything I can get you?" Ted called from the kitchen.
Barney walked out of his room "A change of clothing would be nice! This suit is rather uncomfortable"
"Oh sorry, did I get you an itchy suit?" Ted asked.
"No, its the suit in general; how can anyone be comfortable in one of those things!" replied Barney.
A few hours later Barney and Ted walked into Mclarins. Ted pointed to the booth where the rest of his friends were sitting. He prayed that no one would comment on barneys ensemble; jeans and Teds old Metallica T shirt.
As they sat down Lilly looked up from her order of chicken wings.
"Barney I need to tell you something; before your accident we had a fight. I want you to know that I forgive you and you are one of my closest friends"
Barney reached over the Table and gave Lilly a hug.
"Sweetie I am sorry if I did something that made you feel bad; you are beautiful and so is your baby."
Lilly smiled. She did not want to admit it but Barney was a lot nicer after his accident.
All of a sudden Barney slid halfway under the table so only his head and shoulders were visible.
"You okay buddy?" asked Marshal.
"That girl over there by the jute box is so pretty, she makes me nervous"
The gang turned to see a petite blonde girl in a blue dress. She smiled and waved at Barney.
Barney sunk even lower into his seat.
"Man up Barney" Ted said
Ted looked at barney who looked back with nervous eyes. Barney picked his head up in alarm, "She is
coming this way!"
Ted got up from the table and walked over to the jute-box girl.
"Have you me Barney, he said gesturing to his friend!"
The girl walked over and shook Barneys hand.
"Barney was in a bad accident so he has a slight case of amnesia!" Lilly said. She sensed that Jute box girl was a soap opera fan so saying this would only help.
"I am Stacey " the girl replied with a giggle "Is am-le-za where you cant breath and stuff"
"No.. that's As-ma, amnesia is when you forget stuff!" Robin said in an exaggerated voice
"(giggle) Oh, well I forgot stuff all the time, like today I am wearing a short dress and forgot to wear underpants. " Stacey said leaning towards Barney.
Barney pulled back as if he was disgusted.
"I am here tonight to get to know my friends"
"If you change your mind here is my number"
Stacey pulled a pen out of her chest and wrote her number on Barneys arm with a wink.
"Were her boobs too small?" asked Marshal who seemed to be in denial of the fact that his friend was not himself anymore.
Barney started fiddling with his drink.
"Guys, do I attract women like that" he asked not looking up.
"Yes and you have always loved girls like that!" replied Ted.
Barney stood up
"Its been fun but I am just not ready for this. I cant remember information that a friend should know and I just feel uncomfortable. Ted I will be at our apartment."
"Get some rest" Said Robin.
Barney left to go upstairs
"I hate to say this but I like the new Barney!" Said Lilly.
"Lilly!" shouted Robin "How can you say that, He is our friend. Now you are saying you don't like what he is Really like"
"Its an improvement; The old Barney can learn a lot from his alter ego."
"This is not better! It is just weird!"
"I am just saying I would not mind if he was like this for a while"
"Barney may be an idiot at time but I don't want him any other way. "
Future Ted: Kids this went on for hours and became one of the biggest debates we have ever had. All you need to know is that at the end of the night Lilly still thought Barney was better after the accident, Robin did not like this version of him, I was in the middle and Marshal was still in denial that barney had changed.
Ted and Barney walked home exhausted from the excitement of the past couple days, When they got home they hardly said two words to each other. Barney went to watch TV while Ted graded some papers.
Later when Ted was done he walked out to the living room. He saw the TV off and Barneys bedroom door closed. He noticed a pile of tissues. He went to pick them up noticing they were wet. Here he was wondering if Barney was better after the fall and meanwhile barney had been crying. Ted felt worse then he did when he dumped Natalie on her birthday. Ted decided he needed to go back to the hospital to find out what was wrong.