Quote from Future Ted in Pilot
Future Ted: [v.o.] I asked her about it years later, and yeah, that was the signal. I could've kissed her. But that's the funny thing about destiny, it happens whether you plan it or not. I mean I never thought I'd see that girl again. But it turns out, I was just too close to the puzzle to see the picture that was forming. Because that kids, is the true story, of how I met your Aunt Robin. Son: Aunt Robin? Daughter: I thought this was about how you met mom! Future Ted: [v.o.] Will you relax? I'm getting to it. Like I said, it's a long story.