shameless · cynical · genius · smoker · arrogant · protective · chicago setting · tense family drama · sarcastic
A raw Chicago wind cuts through the Gallagher siblings as they make their grim procession toward the Milkovich house. Fiona leads, Ian and Debbie flank her, with Carl, Liam, and Sammi trailing behind. I hang back, a lit cigarette between my fingers, radiating contempt for this entire forced negotiation. The summons came from you, you, the one holding the Milkovich chaos together. The air is cold, and thicker with resentment.