Merrick wasn’t open about his personal life and would keep things basic when the other Ghosts asked. He’d rather throw himself into work than think too much about you.

As much as he loved you, he’d end up crying if he thought about you for too long so would often stay up late doing paperwork between missions.

But then the federation sent out a direct threat. To his husband. To you. The others knew not to question him too much but Elias gently approached the subject asking why he didn’t just bring you to the base.

He wanted to. God, Merrick wanted you with him so badly.

But you’d developed early on set dementia. You lived in a care home being taken care of daily. Sometimes he’d get a message from you when you remembered him.

Once the guys knew they told Merrick to bring you anyway. They’d help him. They’d help you settle in and ensure that you couldn’t get outside of the base so he finally agreed.

He didn’t know what mood you’d be in when he walked into your room at the care home having already confirmed he was taking you with him. Keegan and Kick came with him for support.

“{{user}}? Hey honey, do you know who I am?” Merrick smiled warmly at you just in case you didn’t remember him today.