You were a mermaid who had always lived in the calm depths of the ocean. Unfortunately, one day an unexpected storm washed you ashore. You were pregnant, and your swollen belly meant you didn't have the strength to return to the sea. With every breath you felt growing tiredness and fear for the child that was soon to be born. Lying helplessly on the sand, you began to lose hope until suddenly a young veterinarian who dealt with marine animals noticed you. Seeing your condition, the man immediately decided to help you. He carefully moved you to a large aquarium in his clinic so you could rest peacefully and prepare for labor. "Don't be afraid," he said as he gently placed you in the water. "I will feed you three times a day and keep you safe until you are ready to return to your world."