Disclaimer: Sinbad and crew belong to their respective owner. Ariel, Jim and Melody ll belong to Disney.

A/N: If there is any confusion on Jim here's the two second explanation: Jim was taken in by Sinbad and Ariel. Not adopted simply fostered.

Fluffy animals hung in a circle, entertaining the baby in the cradle. The baby girl let out a happy gurgle as she once again tried unsuccessfully to reach for the animals. "I'm coming, I'm coming," called a woman's voice. Arms reached into the cradle and encircled her, picking her up. "See, I told you she wasn't crying," teased the woman. The tall man standing next to her came closer. Wrapping his arms around his wife and child he smiled happily, "Guess not." Locking eyes with Sinbad Ariel smiled, "I'm so happy."

Sinbad grinned in return, "Good. Now how about we go show on deck before there's a mutiny?"

Laughing Ariel let Sinbad lead the way, "Who'd have thought that they would love Melody even more then Jim?" Leaning in slightly into Sinbad the two of them made their way onto the brightly lit deck.

As soon as the crew spotted Ariel and Melody they all dropped their tasks to coo over the little girl. The only one not in the crowd was Jim Hawkins. A gangly child with brown hair and chocolate colored eyes that shone with vigor he was the only who waited patiently for everyone else to coo over Melody and beg to hold her. He knew that Sinbad, the man he respected above all others for taking him in, liked that he waited and didn't beg outright. Itching with impatience Jim tried not to whoop with joy when Ariel, Sinbad's beautiful wife, finally smiled down at him and asked him if he wanted to hold Melody. Smiling Jim nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, please, ma'am" he replied in the polite way that Ariel had been trying to teach him lately. Leaning down towards the small boy Ariel warned him to be careful as she carefully maneuvered Melody into Jim's arms. As soon as she was secure with him the baby girl began to clap and coo with joy. She knew when she had found a friend. "Why don't you take her around the deck for a walk?" suggested Sinbad, "Just be careful."

Nodding Jim replied, "Y-yes Sir." Turning around he began his walk, describing all the sights around the ship to the little girl as if she understood everything.

Putting an arm around Ariel's shoulder Sinbad watched with pride as the boy carefully walked around with his daughter. "You know, Sinbad, I think that Jim's going to end up marrying Melody," Ariel remarked softly. Nearly chocking at the thought Sinbad could only stutter something unintelligent out. "Oh calm down," Ariel chided, "You know as well as I that he's going to be a good lad."

"Y-yeah but, but Melody?" Sinbad could not believe that his wife was already planning his daughter's wedding when she wasn't even walking.

"Yes, dear. He's kind and smart and really likes her. I can tell. Oh, and he doesn't make deals with people," Ariel teased with a smile.

Catching onto her train of thought Sinbad grinned wolfishly, "Is that so? If I recall my dear you were perfectly happy to go along with it."

Wrapping her arms around Sinbad's waist Ariel smiled, "You're right. And how well it paid off too."

Sinbad smiled at the woman in his arms. They had not been married very long but yet it felt as if they had been married for eons before, as if she was his perfect half. Kissing her gently Sinbad's eyes flew open when Ariel leaned in enthusiastically. "You know you shouldn't do that. You never know what you might begin."

"Only if you promise to end things for me," replied Ariel breathlessly.

Still grinning like a fool Sinbad caught Ariel up as he carried her back towards his cabin. "But the baby," Ariel began.

"Will be fine with Jim. He's a good lad as you said," Sinbad replied smoothly. Kicking open his cabin door, he looked at Ariel, "I have a proposition. Would you like to hear about it?"

Ariel grinned, "Only if it involves adventure,"

"Oh there's plenty of adventure," replied Sinbad as he kicked his door closed. Seeing Sinbad so impatient stirred the warm heat building up in Ariel until it was a bright flame. "I love you know that you crazy pirate?" she said as he came closer to her. Leaning in to kiss his wife shameless Sinbad grinned, "Yeah I know. I love you too."