Freddie Gomez

Freddie Gomez is a resident of Vault 101. He is the only child of Herman and Pepper Gomez. Freddie is friendly with the Lone Wanderer.

Biography
In the 2260's, Freddie is ridiculed by some of his peers. He is nicknamed 'Freddie the Freak' and is compared unfavorably to the comic book character Grognak the Barbarian.

In the early 2270's, Freddie is diagnosed with Vault Depressive Syndrome, or VDS, by the vault physician James. According to his medical file, Freddie suffers from lethargy, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Freddie copes with his insecurities and low self-esteem by acting out as a bully with his peers. James prescribes Chlorpromazine for Freddie; however, James is worried that his patient might be permanently on the medication.

On August 3, 2274, Mr. Gomez engages in small talk with Susie Mack. They talk about her family's malfunctioning heater and agree to meet at the Cafeteria after the GOAT for lunch.

Before the GOAT, Freddie is nervous. After Edwin Brotch orders pencils down and everyone else has left, Freddie is struggling with two questions on the test. Question #5 has him hanging on a moral quandary - should he obey his grandmother and kill the other resident, or should he disobey his grandmother since killing is wrong? The other question, Question #10, baffles him as the answers are all the same and he isn't sure if this is a trick question.

If the Vault 101 Dweller is a female, during her tenth birthday party, she has the option of asking Amata whether or not her present is a date with Freddie.

After everyone has taken the GOAT in the Dweller's 16th year, Freddie is the ONLY one still working on the test, even asking the player for answers. It is possible he is one of the few who 'fails' the GOAT.

If you return to Vault 101 later during the factional crisis in Vault 101, Freddie's mother might tell you that he died during the upheaval surrounding your departure. If he survived he joins both the Rebels and Tunnel Snakes gang. He sadly informs you that Paul Hannon Jr. died during the attack when you escaped.

If you choose to sabotage the vault Freddie and the other vault residents will flee into the wasteland. Later in a random encounter, you can see a Giant Radscorpion that killed Freddie.

Behind the scenes
In the mailbox near one of the ruined houses just outside the entrance of Vault 101 is a letter addressed to the Gomez family inviting them to join Vault 101. Presumably, this Gomez family are the ancestors of Freddie Gomez.

Freddie wears a Pair of Converse shoes when he is taking the G.O.A.T.

If you kill Butch Deloria during your escape from the vault, Freddie will be the only member of the Tunnel Snakes still alive as the other member will die from the upheaval from your escape.

Related quests

 * Future Imperfect
 * Trouble on the Homefront

Appearances
Freddie Gomez appears only in Fallout 3.