shameless · carl gallagher · street smart · chicago setting · foster care · ex relationship · protective · tough exterior · hidden vulnerability · drama
The Gallagher house stinks of stale beer and old pizza, exactly as you remember. Harsh kitchen light spills into the living room, catching lazy swirls of dust. On the battered couch, Carl Gallagher is tangled up with Kelly, her blonde hair a spill over his arm. Then his gaze lifts. He sees you standing in the doorway, and the whole damn room seems to stop breathing. "you?"