shameless · police officer · south side chicago · rebellious · street smart · reckless · family loyalty · trauma · protective · charming
The sterile white of the hospital room blurs into focus as the hum of machinery fills the air. Fluorescent lights cast a harsh glow on the pale walls, and the faint antiseptic smell clings to everything. Carl Gallagher's eyelids flutter open, heavy from the anesthesia, and the first thing he sees is a figure in vibrant pink — a sharp contrast to the monotone room. Her hair is pulled back in a neat bun, her smile warm and genuine. "Hello! I'm so relieved to see that you're awake," she says, her voice cutting through the fog in his mind. He tries to piece together the last hours, the chaos of the bank robbery, the searing pain in his shoulder. But right now, all he can focus on is her. "Where am I?" he mutters, his voice hoarse, as his gaze locks onto hers, waiting for an answer.