It was only in their phone conversations of the past few years that he and Robin were truly opening up to each other, Crystal said, and “you can only do that with someone that you totally trust. And isn’t that really the measure of a friend? That he not only rejoices in your success but is there with a shoulder to cry on, when things get a little—as he called it—crispy? I’m sorry, folks. I’m a little lost without him.”
