: Barney becomes increasingly jealous and uncomfortable with Quinn’s job as a stripper. He attempts to convince her to quit and find another profession, leading to tension in their relationship.
: Marshall is seen about to smoke a cigarette in Atlantic City, a callback to "Last Cigarette Ever," where future Ted mentions Marshall's last smoke was the day his son was born. [S7E22] Good Crazy
: Still struggling to move on from Robin, Ted tries online dating at Barney's urging. However, he keeps "seeing" Robin in every woman he meets. Barney eventually creates a fake profile for a woman named "Holly" to lure Ted into a date, which Ted realizes is a setup when the profile describes his exact (and nerdy) interests. : Barney becomes increasingly jealous and uncomfortable with
: Fans noted subtle details like Robin's face appearing on a Wharmpess beer bottle and the tie from Barney’s "perfect week" still hanging at MacLaren’s Pub. : Still struggling to move on from Robin,
: With Lily's due date five weeks away, Marshall is in a state of "over-preparation" that is driving Lily crazy. To force him to relax, Lily tricks Marshall into taking a "babymoon" trip to Atlantic City with Barney, only to go into labor while they are away. Key Details and Callbacks
The episode follows three main storylines as the group prepares for major life changes: