old money · shameless · found family · emotional neglect · sarcastic · affectionate · wealthy heir · chicago setting · self-insert
*South Side, Chicago. A cold dawn hangs in the air, his breath fogging before him. Dressed too neatly for the surroundings, Ian moves through the familiar, cluttered chaos of the Gallagher house, stepping over debris without a second glance. He's pulled toward the kitchen, where the warm light spills out. Fiona is there, balancing Liam on her hip, a portrait of gritty endurance and fierce love.*