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Paul.rea wrote: Speculation has to be based on at least SOME facts. Turning the agent into an abuser is not based in any facts at all.

We had quite a bit of time to get to know him already - there's been not one hint that he is a cheater or an abuser. I don't think Mellissa would even be polite to him if that were the case - and she is more than polite. She seems to actually care what happens to him.

Removal of this thread is still under consideration. Hi Paul, I apologise for the fan fiction style of my earlier post. I am basing my theory on these observations I have made from the episodes:

The conversation between Melissa & Agent McCall in 3.18 'Riddled' confirms that he has had (at least past) drinking problems and that the pair are very familiar with discussing/arguing about the issue.

Both Melissa & Scott express their dislike for Agent McCall's job in 3.13 'Anchors'.

From 1.05 'The Tell' during the parent teacher conference Melissa says they are better off without Scott's dad and she hopes Scott feels the same way - this could imply Scott does not know/ was too young to understand the reasons for the divorce. Also, from 1.03 'Pack Mentality' Scott says he used to take the school bus when his dad was still with them, so he must have been school age when the divorce happened.

Melissa does not appear physically afraid/repulsed by Agent McCall so I ruled out any kind of long-term abuse or deception.

My impression of Melissa is that she is a genuinely kind & helpful person who has a common-sense approach to solving problems/ helping people, even if that means using her power as a nurse in not-strictly-legal ways.

My impression of Agent McCall is that he is a law-abiding federal agent dedicated to his job, but his personality can rub people the wrong way.

I admit that there has been no evidence of physical abuse presented in the episodes, this is purely my best guess at the reason behind the McCall secret. I don't think the showrunners are setting it up to be any kind of supernatural secret, and I feel Melissa would have been more open with Scott if it had concerned adultery/other relationships.