TEXT: Ted from 2030: It was May of 2006 in New York City and life was good. But everything was about to change. At the Bar Ted: So... what do you think? Barney: Robin again? Ted, the universe clearly does not want you and Robin to be together. Don't piss off the universe. The universe will slap you. Ted: But don't you think the universe has more important things to worry about than my dating life? Marshall: Unless your dating life is the glue holding the entire universe together... Whoa. Chills. Anybody else get chills? Ted: Look, I realize we've been down this road before, but the fact is, whatever I do, it all keeps coming back to Robin, so... I gotta do this. (Barney slaps him) Ow! What the hell? Barney: That wasn't me. That was the universe. Ted from 2030: The funny thing was, at that very moment, the universe was working on something... a storm. At Metro News One Weather man: And so tropical storm Willy is going to be with us at least until Monday. It's gonna rain cats and dogs, folks. So don't step in a poodle. Sandy? Robin? Robin: Thanks, Lou. Boy, too bad. Our big Metro News One camping trip was going to be this weekend. Sandy: Yeah, but camping out in the rain? No fun. Muddy. Yuck. Robin: Guess we'll have to take a rain check. Sandy: And we'll check in with you tomorrow, New York. Robin: Have a great night. Man: And, we're clear. Sandy: Bummer. I was hoping to finally have s*x with you this weekend, Scherbotsky. Robin: Well, I'd give you the "I don't date coworkers" speech again, but, God, you must have that sum'bitch memorized by now. Sandy: Shame, though. It was a pretty hot show tonight. The rhythmic give and take of our improvised banter there at the end really got my freak juice flowing. At the Bar Marshall: Dude, he's right. How many times do you have to watch this crash and burn before
SUMMARY:
Ted ultimately decides that he wants to pursue Robin instead of the woman at the matchmaking service, and ultimately tries to win her heart by going to great lengths to romance her. Meanwhile, Marshall worries about his relationship with Lily when he learns of her acceptance to the art fellowship in San Francisco. As Ted tries to learn a rain dance in order to impress Robin, Marshall discovers that Lily left him for the fellowship.