Charles Myrick

Charles was born the only child of Dylan and Deidre Myrick in Del Sol Valley.
== Upbringing ==
Since Charles' mother Deidre had an affair with Van Bingham not long before his birth, there was doubt over Charles' paternity. This caused his father Dylan to remain somewhat distant. However, it was revealed that Charles was Dylan's son and his parents rekindled their relationship. Charles' grandparents Ricky and Darlene left to go travelling but died of old age after their departure. Charles had to witness an intense conflict between Dylan and Deidre when Deidre had a second affair with Van Bingham which was revealed by Charles' aunt Madeline. Dylan and Deidre rekindled their romance once again and provided a relatively stable upbringing for the remainder of Charles' youth.
== Britechester Drama ==
Charles enrolled in Britechester University to study psychology, much to his parents' pride. Charles felt lonely at first but quickly fit in. He formed a friendship with Julia Wright and Becca Clarke. Charles slept with Becca on a one-night stand, later learning she had slept with most people on campus. Charles was teased for this and had to apologise to Julia when she felt Charles had led her on a bit. Charles assured Julia it was her he was interested in, but Becca's reckless behaviour interfered. When she became suicidal, Julia insisted she had to look after her friend. Charles briefly met Porter Rockwell before graduating from Britechester. Charles invited Julia to move in with the Myricks.
== Becca's Pregnancy ==
Charles and Julia returned to Del Sol Valley in a happy relationship, much to Dylan and Deidre's delight. Charles was shocked when Becca reached out, revealing she was pregnant with Charles' child. Deidre then made the bold move of inviting Becca to live with them so the baby could be born in a safe environment. Becca was extremely difficult and reckless during this time which caused a lot of conflict in Charles and Julia's relationship. Eventually, Becca gave birth to shock twins Diane and Kaiden Myrick.
== Marrying Julia ==
Becca continued to outstay her welcome, claiming she was recovering until she had enough money to move away with the Myrick nanny Dennis Seymour. Charles decided Becca would no longer delay things for him and Julia, and proposed. The two quickly married, much to Deidre and Dylan's delight.
== The Myrick Double Tragedy ==
As Dylan reached the end of his life, he was expected to die fairly soon. It was therefore a huge surprise when Deidre collapsed in the bathroom and died of old age, surrounded by the family. At the same time, Becca was cooking outside when a fire erupted quickly and Becca caught alight. The whole household evacuated but Julia rushed in to save her best friend. Charles tried to stop her, but it was too late anyway and Becca died in the flames. This double tragedy almost destroyed the family, but they came out the other side stronger, with Dylan taking a patriarchal role in the family and Julia giving birth to Charles' third child George Myrick.