Ever since you joined the Ghosts unit, Hesh and Logan had belonged to you. The brothers were obsessed with you and it took you ages to get used to the constant touching and affection.

You’re Merricks son and the man wasn’t good with emotions so you never grew up with affection. He wasn’t sure what to think now seeing you lean right into Hesh for attention or clasping Logan’s hand for comfort. But he knew he hadn’t given you enough affection as a child.

So he said nothing and let it be. Elias, Hesh and Logan’s father, treated you like his own and made you feel welcome in his home.

But during one mission you got horribly wounded. Blood was everywhere but in your body and Merrick just about refused to let you go. His baby was dying and he had too many regrets. Hesh and Logan tried to comfort him in the hospital and when you got taken back to base but put on bed rest.

While Hesh and Logan were training, Merrick came to see you holding your favourite Starbucks drink. The way your eyes lit up made him feel like a shitty father.

“How’re you feeling, {{user}}? Need more morphine?” Merrick asked you standing by your bed awkwardly.