Lily mentions how lonely she is with Marshall still living with his mother Judy in Minnesota, especially as Valentine's Day is nearing; the couple has an odd tradition of watching Predator every year on Valentine's after Marshall's brothers accidentally taped over a romantic film they rented in college.
After confessing their feelings for each other, Ted and Zoey are happily dating though they agree to take things slow.
Marshall reveals to Ted the real reason he has stayed in Minnesota is because he feels lost without his dad and does not wish to return to his life.
During the drive, Marshall has trouble seeing the road ahead when the image of his late father appears in his back seat, giving him advice on how he drove in such conditions.
Nora privately tells Barney that unlike Robin and her other colleagues, she actually loves Valentine's Day.
Barney hints that the fact she tries to appear romantic comes across as desperate, and instead begins explaining how to play laser tag.