Merridew family portrait!
To me Jack Merridew just screams only child. I headcanon that Mrs. Merridew always wanted children but was unable to conceive for a very long time until she had Jack. Because Jack is her miracle baby, she spoiled him rotten and took great pride in him and his accomplishments. I feel like his father, however, just expected that of Jack. He seems like that kind of guy who doesn’t interact with his kid much because that’s “a woman’s job.” He probably gives Jack like one handshake on his birthday and that’s it. Jack’s family is also extremely wealthy. Mr. Merridew definitely owns a factory of sorts. They are also very religious and are heavily involved in the church. Jack’s only involvement in the church is through the choir, but over time I feel like he would grow to be as religious as his parents. Adult Jack becoming a Priest is real in my heart. Also, I have a good feeling that his parents manage to survive the war somehow.













