Barney stands up but fell. Barney: Ted, Ted. Have a seat. It'll be fun. Let's back up a few months to the fall of 2006. Lily: What thing? That's mine. You're the best.
Plan: A: Ted; Q: Who picks up a penny? A: a "lucky" penny; Q: What does Ted pick up that causes a maelstrom of bad luck? Summary: When Ted picks up a "lucky" penny, a maelstrom of bad luck ensues, but picking up the penny may be the best thing that Ted has ever done.