Phil Graham
Chapter 11 - Dean
Phil Graham / Phil
Is described as Garrett's abusive father and a hockey legend who played professionally until age forty-two. Garrett disowned him upon graduating college and now refers to him only by his first name.
Chapter 32 - Hannah
Phil / Phil Graham
Arrives unannounced at the awards ceremony to present a Lifetime Achievement award, immediately triggering visible distress and suppressed rage in Garrett due to their history of physical abuse.
Chapter 33 - Garrett
Phil
Attends the awards ceremony unannounced and forces Garrett into photos with league owners while claiming credit for his son's on-ice statistics. Projects a fake-proud demeanor that visibly distresses Garrett.
Chapter 34 - GARRETT
Phil / Phil Graham
Remains absent but exerts psychological control over Garrett by allegedly pitching a televised father-son career retrospective segment to ESPN. Garrett interprets the offer as a deliberate attempt to torment him and weaponize their shared history for public consumption.
Chapter 35 - HANNAH
Phil / Father / dad
Orchestrates an ESPN segment to publicly feature himself alongside Garrett, continuing a pattern of psychological interference in his son's life. His actions trigger Garrett's anxiety about generational abuse and family planning.
Chapter 36 - GARRETT
Phil / Phil Graham
Unbotheredly manipulates Garrett into accepting a televised interview by framing it as a necessary career opportunity and dismissing his son's anger with condescension.
Chapter 37 - HANNAH
Dad
Mentioned as part of Hannah's proud parents in Ransom who previously refused Garrett's offer to pay off their debts, prompting Hannah to consider using her own royalty money to relocate them.
Chapter 39 - Garrett
Phil
Interjects during the interview to replace silence with fabricated fond memories of coaching his son as a child. Claims credit for his son's motivation and insists on watching every game, maintaining control over the narrative despite visible discomfort.
Chapter 41 - Garrett
Phil
Garrett's abusive father, whose legacy haunts Garrett's parenting fears. His past behavior triggers Garrett's comparison during their car argument, an outburst that Logan heavily criticizes.
Chapter 43 - GARRETT
Phil
His past cruelty is formally acknowledged by Garrett as the catalyst for withdrawing from the television project. Garrett anticipates his father's angry reaction upon learning about the upcoming exposé, viewing the broadcast as a necessary step to sever their toxic connection.