At the end of the first part, Melena is a few weeks pregnant with Elphaba's younger sister Nessarose. It is unknown whether the father is Frex or Turtle Heart. Melena orders Nanny to ensure her second child will not be born green like her firstborn, but the actions she takes to avoid this have unforeseen consequences. Nessarose is born as pink as Elphaba is green. She has no arms and requires constant supervision and care. Nessarose eventually embraces Frex's zealotry, becoming his favorite, to Elphaba's lasting angst.