Marshall and Ted convince Stuart to reconsider his fears of commitment, while Lily prevents Barney from trying to seduce a distraught Claudia at MacLaren's. The wedding is back on, and Claudia eventually allows Ted to bring a guest. The Ending and Significance
Following Lily’s advice, Ted goes behind Claudia's back to ask Stuart for permission. Stuart agrees, but when Claudia finds out, it sparks a massive fight that leads the couple to call off the wedding. How I Met Your Mother 1x12
Just as Ted is about to pick Robin up for the wedding, she receives an emergency call to anchor the news. Ted attends the wedding alone and discovers Claudia was right—he did check the "alone" box, suggesting a subconscious fear of commitment. Marshall and Ted convince Stuart to reconsider his
Ted invites Robin to be his guest after she breaks up with her boyfriend. However, when he mentions this to Claudia two days before the ceremony, she insists he checked the "coming alone" box on his RSVP and forbids him from bringing a date. Stuart agrees, but when Claudia finds out, it
While sitting alone, Ted locks eyes with a woman across the room (Victoria), setting the stage for the next major arc of the season.
The episode centers on the wedding of Ted's friends, .