FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
Fred is identified as Scrooge's nephew, and he expresses affection and goodwill towards Scrooge, despite Scrooge's initial reluctance to accept it.
FRED
'I have found it out! I know what it is, Fred! I know what it is!' 'What is it?' cried Fred. 'It's your uncle Scro-o-o-o-oge.' ... 'He has given us plenty of merriment, I am sure,' said Fred, 'and it would be ungrateful not to drink his health. Here is a glass of mulled wine ready to our hand at the moment; and I say, "Uncle Scrooge!"' 'Well! Uncle Scrooge!' they cried. 'A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to the old man, whatever he is!' said Scrooge's nephew. 'He wouldn't take it from me, but may he have it, nevertheless. Uncle Scrooge!'