Since Merrick had received threats to him and his son, he brought his son onto base to keep him safe and close. You being his son.

Despite Merrick warning the team to leave you alone and you were off limits, he knew damn well Hesh was seeing you behind his back. It was obvious and Merrick wasn’t stupid.

One night the enemies launched an attack on the base and Merrick was terrified they’d come for you so frantically searched for you only to find Hesh holding you close and keeping you calm and safe.

“Hesh! Get him out of here!” Merrick ordered Hesh wanting you safe and if Hesh meant so much to you, he wanted Hesh safe too.