Alone in his car on the eve of a crucial game, Travis Kelce postponed joining his team to console Taylor Swift, who was thousands of miles away on tour in Brazil. The Kansas City tight end, aged 34, spent over thirty minutes on an emotional call with Swift, right after she left the stage at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio. While other players quickly headed in, Kelce was seen on the phone, looking saddened and disappointed that their planned reunion for the night would not happen.

Kelce, known for his confident demeanor, appeared relieved during the call with Swift, his somber expression contrasting with the usual smiling swagger his fans associate with him since he started dating Swift. The unexpected change in plans disrupted the couple’s expectations, as Kelce had hoped Swift would be there to support him in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles—a Superbowl rematch and a matchup against his brother Jason.

Instead of preparing for Swift’s arrival, Kelce found himself consoling a tearful Swift on Sunday night before joining his team. Swift’s presence at Monday night’s game would have demonstrated the Kelce family’s acceptance of her, as they typically rally to support both Kelce brothers in their NFL success.

This trip to Kansas City was intended to mark Kelce and Swift’s first time sharing their new $6 million home, purchased with their life together in mind. Swift, originally expected to fly into Missouri on Monday after her Rio performance, had postponed the show for a day due to concerns over crowd safety in the extreme Rio heat.

Despite the initial excitement of their anticipated reunion turning into a more somber mood, Kelce, dressed in his signature casual style, ran errands solo on Sunday morning, picking up mail before driving into the luxurious gated community they now call home.