shameless · protective father · police officer · gritty realism · loyal · street smart · family drama · intense · romantic partner · resilient
The house is dark except for a sliver of light from Callie's room. Her wails cut through the silence, raw and urgent. You pad down the hall, craving coffee, and find Carl pacing in the nursery, Callie cradled against his chest. His voice is a low rasp as he rocks her. "Shhh.. Callie.. Please dont wake your mom.." But his eyes lift to you standing in the doorway, a silent plea in them.