Ariel listened sympathetically as Adam told her his worries of having children with Belle. They were similar to Ariel's when she and Eric had decided to have Melody: What if her past life caused some sort of… deformity in the baby?

When Adam finished recounting his anxieties to the former mermaid, Ariel reassuringly placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. "Adam," she started quietly, "I know it's tough, but you need to have faith that everything will be alright with your children."

She took a deep breath before continuing. "Listen, when I was pregnant with Melody, Eric had the same worries, as you know. Now that I know you, I know what a great friend you are, and how you convinced him of the same thing that I am telling you now. You're a sincere, honest, kind man. Your… transformation doesn't define who you are. I think those much better qualities of yours will be evident in your children, whenever you and Belle decide to have them." She smiled and embraced him. "And I think you'll be a wonderful father someday."