Last Forever
Plot
Plot
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### Part 1

In May 2013, at [Barney](/wiki/Barney_Stinson "Barney Stinson") and [Robin](/wiki/Robin_Scherbatsky "Robin Scherbatsky")’s wedding reception, [Ted](/wiki/Ted_Mosby "Ted Mosby") discusses his move to Chicago with [Marshall](/wiki/Marshall_Eriksen "Marshall Eriksen") and [Lily](/wiki/Lily_Aldrin "Lily Aldrin"). Barney recognizes [the bass player](/wiki/The_Mother_%28How_I_Met_Your_Mother%29 "The Mother (How I Met Your Mother)") as the woman who advised him to pursue Robin and tries to introduce her to Ted, but Ted declines. After saying goodbye, he heads to [Farhampton](/wiki/Farhampton "Farhampton") train station. There, an elderly lady spots the Mother nearby, but Ted decides not to approach her since he’s moving. The next night, Ted surprises Marshall and Lily at MacLaren’s, revealing he met the bass player from the wedding and they hit it off.

In 2015, Ted, now engaged, discusses wedding plans with Robin and Barney at MacLaren’s. Robin is busy with her career, causing tension in her marriage with Barney. The Mother arrives, revealing they need to postpone the wedding because she’s pregnant.

By May 2016, Ted and the Mother host a get\-together where Barney and Robin announce their divorce. The mood lifts when Marshall and Lily reveals they are expecting their third child. They all vow to stay friends.

In October 2016, Marshall and Lily throw a Halloween party before moving out. Robin, feeling outgrown and conflicted about her unresolved feelings for Ted, decides to leave, which upsets Lily.

### Part 2

In 2018, Barney heads to MacLaren's meanwhile Ted and Lily, now parents, plan an early night. Marshall announces he’s replacing a retiring judge, sparking a celebration. Lily scolds Barney for reverting to his old self, but Barney insists he’ll only ever work with Robin. Lily relents, letting Barney enjoy his night.

In 2020, Ted re\-proposes to the Mother, setting their wedding for the next Thursday. At MacLaren’s, Marshall announces he's running for [New York Supreme Court](/wiki/New_York_Supreme_Court "New York Supreme Court"). Robin shows up, having reconsidered after the Mother’s encouragement. Lily toasts to Ted and the Mother's future.

In May 2013, Ted gathers the courage to introduce himself to the bass player under her yellow umbrella. She reveals her name is Tracy McConnell and remembers him from his first day as a professor. Ted recognizes her umbrella as the one he left at Cindy’s. They realize how often they’ve narrowly missed each other as the train arrives.

In 2030, Luke and Penny, Ted’s children, realize his story is more about his feelings for Aunt Robin than meeting their mother. They give their blessing for him to pursue Robin. Ted visits her with the blue French horn, and they share a meaningful smile.

#### DVD alternate ending

At Ted's and the Mother's wedding, Barney and Robin nod to each other as Future Ted's narration implies they later get back together. He then adds that he believes he is lucky to wake up next to the Mother every morning, and cannot help but be amazed at how "easy" it all really was, recalling his former relationships and expressing incredulity at how allowing Barney and Robin to fall in love led him to leave their wedding early and run into the Mother. After Ted meeting the Mother is shown, Future Ted narrates “See? Easy. And that, kids, is how I met your mother.”


What is the occasion of Robin and Barney's announcement of their divorce?