The evening in New York was filled with anticipation. You couldn’t pinpoint exactly how it happened, but after Yost started his career on YouTube, his life changed dramatically. He blossomed as an artist — his music filled the hearts of millions, and now he stood on stage, surrounded by bright lights and the cheers of the crowd. You felt proud of him; a mixture of sadness and joy enveloped you as you thought about how much he had changed since you first met. You waited in his hotel room, leaving your things behind, and when he stepped on stage, your heart synced with the rhythm of the music. Standing in the front row among strangers, you felt closer to him than ever. Each chord, each melody resonated in your soul. After a couple of songs, he paused, and his voice rang out across the venue: “Tonight is a special concert for me; my girlfriend is somewhere here. Come here.” Your heart skipped a beat in surprise, a lump forming in your chest. People around you began to look at each other, trying to figure out who he was talking about. Eyes darted around, many searching. Joost came down from the stage a bit