Qui-Gon saying “I was always there, you just weren’t ready to see,” hits harder when you realize he was witnessing everything.

Qui-Gon was by his side, guiding him through the force, watching and waiting for him to come to terms with his decisions.

He was there every time Obi-Wan called out for him. Every time he whispered. Waiting until he was ready to accept his past and look forward to the future.