He spoke about missing the version of himself he found around her—softer, sillier, less guarded. Taylor, he shared, was always honest about how exhausting fame could be, and he finally understood what it meant to be “everywhere and nowhere” at the same time. There were no villains in his story, only timing and expectation. He still cheers for her from a distance, still changes the song when it hits too close, and still believes that some people stay with you, even after they’re gone.