TEXT: Ted from 2030: Kids, sometimes your relationship goes so smoothly for so long that you think it will be that way forever. It never is. At MacLaren's, Ted arrives. Ted: Well, we just had our first fight. Robin joins Lily at a chiroposdist's place. Robin: We had our first fight. MacLaren's. Barney: Oh, no, what'd you fight about? (He puts his headphones on). Ted: A few months ago, my architecture firm was approached to design this new building... Chiroposdist's place. Robin: It's this big skyscraper in Spokane. It'd be a huge project for his firm. MacLaren's. Ted: And if we don't get it, we could go under. Chiropodist's place. Robin: So anyway, the head architect unveils his new design to the whole company. (At Ted's office, the head architect unveils his new design, everybody applauses except for Ted.) MacLaren's. Both Marshall and Barney: No. Ted: Yes. Marshall: Well, all skyscrapers kind of look like a... Ted: Marshall, it's a 78-story pink marble tower with a rounded top and two spherical entryways at the front. Marshall: Wow, so it's the whole package. Barney: Yeah, you did. Marshall: Had to. Barney: Oh, dude, if they're selling condos, you got to get me in. And don't give me the shaft. Marshall: Yeah, you did. Barney: Had to. Ted: It's a travesty. It's gonna define the skyline of the city. If it was me, I could've designed something amazing. Instead, I'm spending 12 hours a day designing the cornices. Marshall: Yeah, you did. Ted: That wasn't one. CREDIT TITLES At the chiroposdist's. Lily: So you and Ted had your first fight. It obviously ended well. I mean, you're here with me. Robin: Actually, it didn't end at all
SUMMARY:
After Robin insinuates that Ted's job is boring, Barney sets out to convince his buddy otherwise. As the guys test out the pick-up line, "Ted Mosby, Architect" on the ladies, they realize it really works. But when Robin hears that Ted is parading around town picking up girls, she is hot on his heels to discover the truth.