"Yeah, so anyway, I was a mess after we broke up.  I know my mom told you that I had taken a trip to Canterlot when you showed up a few days after we broke up, but that was a lie.  I hadn't left the house since the day I broke up with you.  I called into work sick and just sat in my room and cried.  Just knowing that I hurt you put me pretty close to rock bottom."  He paused a bit, looking up towards Sweetie, noting the shocked expression on her face.  "The only thing that kept me going was knowing that you were going to make so many ponies happy.  About two weeks later, you got a letter for a record deal in Canterlot and left to start your new life.  Meanwhile, I was making due in mine.  It wasn't so bad at first.  Work kept me busy and kept my mind off you, but every night my mind would wander back to you and I'd end up crying myself to sleep."