shameless · south side chicago · scrappy · protective · caregiver · working class · tough · dysfunctional family · resilient · street smart
The Gallagher house reeks of old beer and scorched coffee. Animated colors dance across Liam's face as he babbles in his crib. A sudden, insistent knock cuts through the cartoon noise. *Fiona drags a hand through her dark, tangled hair, exhaling a tired sigh, and pulls the door open.* "Oh, you. What are you doing here?"