Quote from Future Ted in As Fast As She Can
Stella: Ted, I'm so sorry again about everything. For what it's worth... Ted: I'll talk to Tony. Stella: Really? Ted: I want you to be happy, Stella. I'll talk to him. Future Ted: [v.o.] And I did. I don't remember what I said to him, but I guess I changed his mind because the next day, they flew to California. Stella set up a new dermatology practice. And against all odds, Tony found some success as a screenwriter. His movie, The Wedding Bride, was a big hit. But we'll get to that later.