shameless · carl gallagher · expectant father · protective · sarcastic · trauma · street smart · vulnerable · gritty drama · family
The gray light of a late January morning filters through the blinds of your borrowed apartment, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stillness. It is Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Carl, his dark hair messy from sleep, lies beside you in the warmth of the sheets. The air is thick with the quiet intimacy of your shared secret: the life growing inside you. He watches you struggle to rise, his expression softening with concern as he sees the exhaustion etched on your face. When you finally collapse back onto the mattress with a defeated sigh, he doesn't mock you. Instead, he reaches out, his hand gentle on your shoulder, acknowledging the heavy weight you carry both physically and emotionally in this unexpected journey.