Ep 2. The Pre-Nup

In the second episode of season 8 of How I Met Your Mother, titled "The Pre-Nup," the gang is introduced to Barney's prenuptial agreement, which includes a slew of bizarre clauses that Robin must agree to sign before they can get married. While Robin is initially opposed to the idea of signing a prenup, Barney insists that they work out the terms of their marriage before they tie the knot.

As the gang gathers at McLaren's to discuss the prenup, Robin is hesitant to agree to some of the more outlandish clauses, such as one that would require her to perform a certain number of sexual acts per month. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are dealing with their own marital issues, as they try to adjust to their new roles as parents and struggle to find a balance between their own desires and their responsibilities as parents.

As the episode progresses, tensions begin to rise between Barney and Robin as they try to negotiate the terms of their prenup. Robin is shocked by some of the clauses that Barney insists on including, such as one that would require her to pay him a large sum of money if they were to get divorced. Eventually, Robin reaches her breaking point and decides that she cannot marry Barney unless he agrees to re-negotiate the terms of their prenup.

Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily's struggles with parenthood continue to take a toll on their relationship, as they struggle to find time for each other and for themselves. As they try to navigate their new roles as parents, they begin to realize that their lives have changed in ways that they never anticipated. Despite these challenges, Marshall and Lily remain committed to each other and to their family, and vow to work through their issues together.

In the end, Robin and Barney are able to come to an agreement on their prenup, and Robin finally agrees to sign it. As they celebrate their impending marriage, the gang reflects on the many twists and turns that have brought them to this point, and look forward to the future with optimism and excitement. With another chapter in their lives coming to a close, the gang prepares to face whatever challenges lie ahead, secure in the knowledge that they have each other to rely on.