I reckon we have all had to put on a brave face at some time in our lives.

I've certainly had to smile through the pain in the past. Keeping our chins up even though we are riven with sadness is just what we have to do sometimes.

Losing well fought and worthwhile campaigns have featured many times in my life. Friday's outcome in the Referendum tore my heart out. I was truly gutted and saddened at our lost chance to lead our country into great times. I was unable to hide my sorrow and consequently apologise to anyone who shared my company throughout the night on Thursday.

One such person was Iain Macwhirter, the well-known and respected journalist and broadcaster. I met him at the BBC studios in Glasgow on Friday morning whilst Tommy was on the TV panel. As Iain and I accepted our mutual disappointment I suddenly felt the tears well up in my eyes and roll down my cheeks. So I'm sorry Iain but I'm sure you felt like doing the same.

As readers of this column know I have accompanied Tommy all over Scotland over the last 10 months and spoke myself at meetings in Glasgow and Motherwell. We spent all day Thursday in Cardonald where we live. The mood and feedback was incredible. It was electric. The young people in particular were superb. We were confident we had won. Tommy was telling everyone the youth would carry the day. Then bang!! The reality sunk in through the wee small hours. Sure the young people had overwhelmingly backed a new and independent Scotland but in larger numbers many senior citizens had succumbed to the scare stories about insecure pensions and economic catastrophe and voted No.

Our sense of victory in Cardonald was real as Glasgow said Yes but only a few other areas followed us, including bold Dundee. The dream was shattered. The hopes and aspirations were crushed. I was inconsolable. I don't know how Tommy managed to hold it together as he moved from one studio to the next.

Yet the truth is the dream is not over. The fact 45% of Scots who voted defied the bullying and intimidation from the rich and powerful is an incredible fete of courage. The whole British Establishment raged against a YES vote last week and 1.6 million Scots still stood their ground. That makes me incredibly proud.

Since Thursday Tommy's Facebook and twitter pages have been in meltdown. People want another event. Today Tommy agreed with others in the #HopeOverFear campaign to organise a rally in Glasgow's George Square on Sunday, October 12 at 12pm. Some people have re-named the Square 'Freedom' Square. There will be some music and speeches to hopefully raise the spirits of what has become known as the #45 Movement.

I would encourage people to come along and join together in the spirit of unity and hope for the future which marked the Yes campaign throughout. I would also appeal to those who voted No but now regret their vote to come and stand with us. We are collectively down but we are not out. The dream lives on in our hearts. See you on October 12 at 12pm.