Steve Hasley

Abby confesses that she's the mysterious saboteur warning other women to stay away from Barney but she reconciles her differences with him when they both realise that they have a shared hatred of Ted. They go to the bar and flaunt their faux romance but when Barney goes overboard and proposes to Abby, she takes his offer seriously.

While Julia enjoys socializing with "life coach" Ava Moore, Matt also makes progress working through his feelings with the alluring Ava.

Jessica tries to help a homeless vet get an ID so he can be admitted to the homeless shelter. Sammy's determined to save a dog after he accidentally shot it in the leg.

Ruth overhears a conversation between two of George's ex-wives. Keith comes out to his co-worker buddy, and Vanessa follows Federico to Sophia's house.