[name_m]Garrett[/name_m] [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] [name_m]Sewell[/name_m] (28) is Meredith’s boyfriend, who’s happy at the boundaries and distance their relationship involves, which is especially pertinent thanks to the wider context of Garretts’ life. When he was twenty-two, [name_m]James[/name_m] fathered a daughter, [name_f]Erin[/name_f], with his on-off hookup [name_f]Izzy[/name_f] [name_m]Garcia[/name_m], an unplanned pregnancy that he admits neither of them was really ready for. In spite of these circumstances, [name_m]Garrett[/name_m] and [name_f]Izzy[/name_f] have always maintained a good relationship for their daughter, and [name_f]Erin[/name_f] spends an equal amount of time between both households.
When she’s with [name_m]Garrett[/name_m], he focuses more on her love of horseriding and swimming, as her mom’s interests are better suited for Erin’s creative side, not that he’s at all bothered by this. It did disappoint [name_f]Erin[/name_f] that her dad’s engagement was called off - she had a lot of ideas about bridesmaids dresses - but she’s understood as Garrett’s done his best to explain to her why this happened [in a child appropriate manner of course].
[name_f]Meredith[/name_f] has always been a wonderful maternal presence for [name_f]Erin[/name_f], and the fact she’s been so accepting of [name_m]Garrett[/name_m] not only having a daughter but maintaining frequent contact with his ex for Erin’s benefit is why he’s so committed to their relationship. There’s no indication he and [name_f]Meredith[/name_f] will be having kids together - at least not anytime soon - but it again is right for them both, which is paramount to [name_m]Garrett[/name_m]. Meredith’s also been kind enough to ensure [name_f]Erin[/name_f] has space at her place should she come over with [name_m]Garrett[/name_m], and ironically the more unconventional elements of his and Meredith’s relationship have made him more committed to her.
Erin’s credited to @cara_murvolio 