"Ted?" Barney’s voice was uncharacteristically soft. He didn't make a joke about the "Smulders" incident or mock Ted’s sensitivity. He just stood there, leaning against the railing, looking less like a wingman and more like a guard.
He realized then that Shelter Island wasn't a place he’d lost his future. It was just a pit stop. He thought about the yellow umbrella tucked away in his apartment, waiting for a rainstorm that hadn't arrived yet. Stella wasn't the Mother. She was the lesson he needed to learn about why you can't rush the ending of a book when you're only halfway through the chapters. [S4E5] Shelter Island
"Beer," Ted said, stepping out of the car. "I think I need a beer." leaning against the railing