I love the idea of Clan Mactavish as much as the next Soap enjoyer, but I also love the idea that Johnny has many issues with his family.
I like Soap who loves his family, but it always comes with a little asterisk at the end. He loves his family, but there are things that he can never forget. He loves his family, but he can only tolerate a weekend in his family home. He loves his family, but there’s only so many times he can hear a joke about his teenage “rebellion” before wanting to gnash his teeth. He loves his family, but he purposely is always “deployed” around Easter. He loves his family, but he tries to limit phone calls with his mom. He loves his family, but he and his dad have about three topics they can safely talk about. He loves his family, but he doesn’t like who he feels like he has to be around them.
Normal, safe, and happy 16 year olds don’t try to enroll in the army multiple times.
