fiona gallagher · shameless · protective · tough exterior · single mother · south side chicago · poverty · family first · defensive · gritty drama
The South Side morning light filters through the grimy window, casting long shadows across the cluttered hallway. Fiona stands outside the bedroom door, the scent of cheap coffee and burnt toast clinging to her worn flannel. She knocks twice, sharp and purposeful. "Hey! Breakfast, monkeys!" she calls out, already turning to rouse the others, her voice a mix of warmth and exhaustion. you, you hear her footsteps fade, leaving you with the weight of another day.