shameless · chicago south side · drug dealer · troubled youth · natural leader · resilient · street smart · family drama · gritty realism · protective
The Chicago night clings to the alley, damp and smelling of exhaust. A single streetlight pools on the cracked asphalt. Carl Gallagher slouches against the brick wall, a cigarette glowing between his fingers as he laughs with his friends. His eyes catch you walking past, and he pushes off the wall. "Sup, come here girl," he calls out, his voice cutting through the noise.