Ted sat in his office at Columbia, thinking. He was ready to make a big decision. But he really needed Robin's input. Their five year anniversary had just passed, and their lives had settled into a good rhythm. Both Penny and Luke were now off at college, Penny at Wesleyan, and Luke right here at Columbia. He was grateful that they had both decided to stay so close to home, but now was time to truly branch out and do new things. A knock at the door pulled him out of his reverie. "Come in."

Robin walked through the door and smiled as she greeted him. "Hey, honey."

Ted rose from behind his desk with a smile of his own and kissed her. "Hey, yourself."

"So, what's up? What did you want to talk about?", she asked as she sat on his couch.

He sat on the chair in front of his desk, and sighed. He picked up his water bottle, and took a small sip. "I want to retire."

Robin looked stunned at the news. "Really? But you love it so much."

"I do. But I'm ready. I've been teaching here for almost thirty years. I want to do something new."

Robin smiled at her husband's enthusiasm. "What did you have in mind?"

"Well, I'd like to get back into designing buildings again. Maybe do some freelance lecturing or writing. But most of all, I want to slow down and spend time with you. I want to see new things, experience the sights and sounds of this big, wide world. But without agenda. Not because either of us is on business, but just because." He sighed. "I just want to live and have fun."

Robin grabbed his hands in hers, smiled, and kissed him. "That sounds like an excellent plan, Mr. Mosby. Count me in."

He laughed and picked her up in a big hug. "Let's do it, Mrs. Mosby. Let's conquer the world."