[Marshall, Lily, Robin and Ted are on their phones in a four-way split-screen:]
Marshall: Lily, I just saw the worst thing ever!
Lily: [whispering] Kind of busy right now, Marshall.
Robin: Quiet. He can hear you.
Marshall: Who's "he"?!
Ted: He's coming! Everyone shut up!
Future Ted: [v.o.] Okay, kids, you're probably wondering how we all got here.