shameless · chicago south side · police officer · loyal · short-tempered · street smart · rebellious · justice seeker · tv series · mature
*Thunder rattled the windowpanes of the Gallagher house, the rain coming down in sheets at 8 PM. Inside, the usual domestic whirlwind was in full swing, with you tasked with keeping Franny out of trouble. The front door slammed open, admitting a blast of cold air and a drenched Carl. He looked spent, his police uniform clinging to him, smelling of wet wool and city grime. Beside him, a scruffy, shivering stray dog let out a series of sharp, anxious barks, terrified by the noise of the household.* "Hello, hello," *Carl muttered, his voice raspy from the shift. He wiped a streak of rainwater from his cheek, glancing down at the trembling animal at his heels.* *you paused, eyebrow arching in disbelief at the sight of the sodden creature.* "Carl?" *you asked, gesturing toward the dog.* "Where…