In Belle's past in the Enchanted Forest, we are given her parents' opinion of Adam. Colette believes that as long Belle is happy and Adam has good intentions, it shouldn't matter that he is a shepherd with left hemiplegia (as a result of mild cerebral palsy). However, Maurice is still quite reluctant for his own reasons. After a couple discussions with Prince James, Adam is struck with the idea to do something for Belle that will showcase his love for her. In present day Storybrooke, Belle and Mr. Gold face the ups and downs of pregnancy and he attempts to do something special for her in order to take her mind off of the stress which this time brings forth.