Tristan was really down in the dumps and had lost his appetite.

He'd thought about revealing his true identity more than once, but the timing was never right—especially not now.

"You're heading out on a trip, right? Here, take these just in case you need to buy something while you're away," he urged Nova gently.

Nova shook her head gently, indicating she didn't need anything.

But Tristan persisted, "Do me a favor and take it."

Realizing that Tristan was just ...