Act 6.

July 16, 2042. Interior of an Air France Boeing. Economy Class. Penny and Johnny are seated near one window (Penny at the window, Johnny on the aisle) and they are exchanging kisses. Robin and Ted are seated behind Penny and Johnny with Ted seated by the window and Robin seated on the aisle seat. They are also exchanging some kisses while Robin is teaching Ted some French. Luke is seated across from Robin with earphones listening to music on his smartphone.

TED: Thanks for letting me have the window seat.

ROBIN: I figured since you don't go to Paris as much I do, you should take a look from the plane. Also, since I'm almost 62, I need to be able to get up and walk when given the opportunity. That way I don't get a pulmonary embolism. I don't want you be a second time widower anytime soon.

TED: I just feel a little bad that we had to go econ, especially with all your frequent flyer miles.

ROBIN: I know, sweetheart, but we had to do a lot of budgeting. A lot of money has been spent on the castle and the hotel. Also, with my frequent flyer miles, I could only get three of us on the plane with first class as opposed to five with econ.

TED: I wish Marshall and Lily could have first flown to JFK then we could all be together on the same flight.

ROBIN: Yeah, but the flight from Dulles to Charles de Gaulle was much cheaper and more practical. But they should be arriving at the same time we are, so we'll meet them at the baggage claim or passport control. By the way, weren't Barney and Ellie supposed to be on this flight us?

TED: Oh they are. But Barney has only one rule: fly on first class because that's where the sexier flight attendants are.

ROBIN: And Ellie is his wing girl?

TED: Yeah, she gave him the green light to fool around during this trip, especially since he's the bachelor party king.

ROBIN: [turning to Luke tapping his arm; Luke removes his headphones] Hey, Luke, I hope you're not bored or lonely.

LUKE: I'm all right, thanks for asking, Robin. I may get some sleep soon after they serve dinner. [sigh] Honestly, I wish I was in first class, and it's not because of the better seats or the better food.

ROBIN: Does my stepson have a crush on my ex-husband's daughter?

[Luke hides his face in a SkyMall magazine in chagrin]

ROBIN: It's okay. I think she likes you too. Somehow she ended up having a down-to-earth personality.

LUKE: Must have gotten it from Aunt 31.

ROBIN: Uncle Barney also has a good heart when he wants to.

[Enter Barney with hand on left cheek]

BARNEY: OWWWW! What the hell?

FIRST CLASS STEWARDESS: [with French accent] Get out here you sick pervert! We have no room in first class for people like you. [picks up microphone] Attention ladies and gentleman! We have a vacancy in first class if anyone is interested…

LUKE: [grabbing backpack and leaps from his seat] I'll take it! See you at landing fellows. Goodnight Dad! Goodnight Robin! Goodnight Sis! Goodnight Johnnny! [runs up the aisle passing Barney]

LUKE: Ouch, Uncle Barney! Hurts more than Uncle Marshall's slaps?

BARNEY: Get outta here! I paid good money for that seat! I hope you sleep well!

LUKE: I'll sleep like a baby!

FIRST CLASS STEWARDESS: Me too!

BARNEY: [to First Class Stewardess] Well, I hope you get nightmares, Grinch! (he didn't actually say "Grinch". He said a bad word. A very bad word.) I'm never flying Air France again! I'm sticking to regular US airlines from now on!

[Barney finds his way to Luke's old seat]

BARNEY: Fudge! (but he didn't say 'fudge') These stewardesses can really hit.

TED: More painful than Marshall's slaps, Barn?

BARNEY: Makes me wish it were 2007 again.

[another stewardess designated for econ class approaches Barney. She is slim, tall, and has wavy brown hair. She extends her arm]

BARNEY: [flinging and cringing] What do you want? [notes the bag of ice the stewardess is holding]

ECON STEWARDESS: [with French accent] Here, put this on your cheek. Here, take an ibuprofen, so that you don't get a headache.

BARNEY: Merci, Madamoiselle.

ECON STEWARDESS: I apologize for Sophie. She can be, as you called her, a Grinch sometimes. (still not Grinch) Poor baby, let me get you some blankets and pillows.

BARNEY: Ooh la la!

[meanwhile in first class]

LUKE: Is this seat taken?

ELLIE: Not anymore! Come sit down, Lucas.

LUKE: Thanks. [places backpack in under seat in front of him] God, your dad can be really crazy sometimes…he had it coming.

ELLIE: He's not that bad really. Despite everything, he looks out for me a lot., sometimes a little too much.

LUKE: For a single dad, he must have done a great job. I mean, look at how you've turned out.

ELLIE: Thanks. Your dad definitely did a pretty good job as a single dad during the latter half of the 20s. I mean, look at yourself!

LUKE: Yeah, it was tough for Dad after Mom died. But Robin really gave Dad the support he needed.

ELLIE: It's tough for my dad too. At least Mom and Dad had joint custody of me so I got to spend quality time with both of them growing up.

LUKE: You're wonderful. We basically grew up together, and it's funny how I like spending time with you now as opposed to back then. As kids, it was always you and Penny and Daisy. For me it was all about hanging out with Marvin and Marshall Jr. Stupid latency period.

ELLIE: I'll tell you a little secret. I encouraged Dad to hit on the stewardess, knowing that he'd get expelled to econ. I was counting that you, being lonely as the only single guy with 2 couples, would take advantage and come up here. [holds Luke's hand]

LUKE: [grinning] You little devil! You are a little bit like your old man!

End of Act 6