This one is a little shorter but I will have another one up tomorrow:) I hope you enjoy

Ch. 10

2:00 was approaching and Barney, Robin and Ellie were on their way back to Robin's apartment to meet Ted and Tracey. Even though Robin didn't want to admit it, she had a good time that morning. Barney and Ellie were good company and spending time with Barney made her feel at home again in New York. When they reached Robin's apartment building Ted was not there yet so they just waited outside.

"So listen Barney, I had a really good day today. And that little girl of yours is amazing. She's lucky to have you as her father."

"Thanks Robin, that actually means a lot coming from you."

"Well its true, she's in good hands." Robin and Barney were interrupted by Ellie's shrieking, signifying that Ted and Tracey had arrived.

"Uncle Ted!" Ellie ran up to Ted and jumped into his arms.

"Hey Ellie, look at you. Your getting so big, I'm not going to be able to pick you up pretty soon."

Ted and Tracey greeted Barney and Robin before handing over the keys to Robin.

"Thank you so much Ted. I can't believe I did that. Thank god I had Barney though because I would have been sleeping on the streets."

"That's actually what I suggested but she insisted on staying at my place." Barney joked. This earned a playful punch from Robin.

Ted and Tracey both couldn't help but notice the dynamic between the two. It was usually so tense between them but they both seemed so at ease.

"Well I'm glad you didn't let her do that." Tracey replied to Barney's comment.

"So you have another doctor's appointment today? What's that for?" Robin asked.

"Well, after giving it much thought, we figured we might as well try chemotherapy. We didn't want to because the odds are stacked against it working and I wanted to enjoy my time here, but there is a 30% chance that it will shrink the tumor enough to be operable and if there is a even a chance I think I would be stupid to give up my life. Yes this situation isn't ideal but I really want to be here to see my kids grow up, so its worth a shot."

"Oh my god Trace that's awesome! Well, just know that you will be in my prayers every night until you beat this, and you will beat this!" Robin engulfed the much smaller girl in a hug as she said this.

"Thank you so much. I love you guys! But we do need to get going. What do you say Ted. Time to head out?"

"Yeah its about that time. We'll see you guys around. And Robin, don't drop your keys anymore. Next time you wont be so lucky to have me be the one who finds them."

"I know, thanks Ted." And with that Ted and Tracey were off.

"Okay well I better get up to my apartment. I haven't changed my clothes in two days."

"Okay, it was nice spending the day with you. Hopefully we can do it again soon."

"Yeah, definitely."

"Maybe next time though it could just be me and you. As fun as American Girl Doll shopping is, maybe dinner would be a little more appropriate."

"Yeah Barney that sounds great." Robin continued to say goodbye to Barney and Ellie and made her way up to her apartment. When she walked in and closed the door, it had finally hit her what she had just agreed to. No Ellie, a nice dinner, just the two of them… She was going on a date with Barney Stinson.