Life of a Gallagher

Chapter 4

Casey Casden

Thank you for all the reviews, favorites and follows. Happy you all enjoyed my story so far. I'm going to try to be frequent with this.

Warning: There is sexual stuff in here between girls. I usually don't write it and it probably won't be that good, but it Shameless. Everyone is horny.

I was walking out of my room, dressed in shorts and a tank top. My eyes were half open and I cursed as I was shoved into a wall. I snapped at Lip's back as the the bathroom door closed. "Dude! What the hell?"

He called. "You snooze, you lose, Sis." The shower came on. I had the urge to flush the toilet on him in the next two minutes, but didn't have the energy to argue with him this early in the morning.

I rolled my eyes. "It's called not being shoved into a wall, Jackass."

Ian came out of their room, dressed for the day. "Like you wouldn't do that to get to the shower." I shrugged at him. Normally, I wouldn't care, but I was hanging out with Rebecca today. I wanted to get my shower in this morning instead of at night like I usually did. I went back in my room to grab my shower stuff and waited for Lip to come out. Ian smiled at me and walked downstairs.

A couple of minutes later, Lip came out, a towel around his waist. I made a face. "Ew, it's hideous."

Lip snorted, shoving my shoulder as he went in the room and shut the door. He called. "Trust me, you're not sunshine and rainbows!"

Ignoring him, I went in the shower and did my business and changed into above the knee shorts and a shirt in 5 minutes. The water was cold. I was annoyed, thinking he used up the hot water. My stomach growled so I went downstairs to see Ian and Lip doing something with the water heater, Liam in his high chair and Debbie (who looked to be in a grumpy mood) and Fiona in the kitchen.

I heard Debbie say. "How about pie? I can get started on the crust."

We have ingredients for pie? Since when?

Fiona told her to take a shower and Debbie exclaimed. " I. Want .To .Make .Pie." She jumped up onto the cabinet.

I snorted, sitting at the table. "Okay, Betty Crocker, any longer and your B.O will kill everyone."

Debbie snapped without looking at me. "No, I don't."

Lip said. "Hey, hand me the Obits. Maybe we can scout a dead person for a water heater."

I reached behind me and grabbed the paper, tossing it to Lip. "Here ya go."

Lip opened it up. "Thank you."

I fake gasped. "You know the words?"

Ian snickered and Fiona let out a half laugh. Lip said without looking up. "Shut up." Lip sat down. "Oh, Mrs. Dombrowski."

Ian said, also sitting at the table. "Oh, the shaky neck lady? I thought she drowned a couple years ago."

I sent Ian a weird look, I would've heard of that and I didn't remember it. "That don't sound right."

Debbie said. "No! Mrs. Goga had the shaky neck and drowned in her own vomit last Easter."

Fiona snatched the pie mix behind us. "No, pie. Get in the shower, I'm not saying it again." She then was scolding Carl for something. I got up and grabbed a bowl and some milk, walking around a fast paced Fiona. She said. "I went to school with Kenny Dombrowski. Think he had a crush on me."

I was walking back to the table. "Aw, a million years ago."

Fiona shoved me toward the table. "Look, you're such a comidian."

I laughed, pouring a bowl of cherrios. Lip shushed us. "Wake's this morning, let's go." He patted Ian and I looked over, spoonful of cereal halfway to my mouth. "Need me there?" With things like this, it was sometimes a two or three person job.

At the same time, Debbie asked. "Can I come?"

Lip pointed at Debbie. "Um, no."

Ian looked over at me, glancing at my full cearal. "Naw, I think we'll be good."

I shrugged. "Okay. Cool." I went back to eating my breakfast.

Fiona turned on Debbie. "Debbie, what is going on with you?"

Debbie looked away. "Nothing." I ate as Fiona told Carl to shower after her and took Liam inside to change him. I finish my food and put it in the sink.

I turned to Debbie who was spinning in a circle. "Why do you give Fi a break and shower?"

Carl gave me a look. "How are we supposed to?"

I thought about it for a second. "Use Kev and V's."

They shrugged, getting their stuff for the shower. I went to sit on the couch and clicked on some t.v. It was a little too early to go to Rebecca's. It was watching Simsons re-runs. I thought about Rachel and what could we be doing right now. I smiled to myself.

After getting into the second episode, I heard the door open. I leaned my head on the couch and looked to see Steve coming in. I whistled, saying loudly. "Hey, Steve!"

Steve looked over at me surprised before waving back. "Uh, hey."

"Joey, shut up!"

I smirked, I was only saying it to annoy her and she knew it. I shut off the T.V. "I'm going before you get gross."

Fiona yelled my name, but I walked out the door. I shoved a cigarette in my mouth, walking over to Rebecca's.

/ / / / / / / / / /

I knocked on her door and she answered in jean shorts and a tank top. I smirked slowly as I looked her up and down. She smiled at me, noticing my look. "Wow, not even five seconds since you've seen me."

She closed the door behind her and I sent her a dopey grin. "Can you blame me?"

She laughed a little, going for my hand. I winced and stepped away, yanking my hand behind me for good measure. "Uh, Joey?"

I felt my ears burn red, looking around to see if anyone saw. I whispered when the coast was clear. "We can't do that! We live in the South Side."

Rebecca actually looked surprised. "Oh, sorry. I never bothered to hide it."

I snorted and we started walking. "Yeah, you live closer to the North than I do and your neighborhood is decent for the South Side. It's different, trust me."

She shrugged. "Whatever you say. You want to go to your house or something?"

I shrugged back. "Sounds good. Just remember, I'm not out to them either."

Rebecca just sent me another smile. "I understand."

We jumped on the 'L', heading back toward my side of the South. Walking down the street, we heard an announcement over a cop's intercom. "Attention, this is Chicago-Attention-"

We stared at each other. I frowned. "What?"

Rebecca shook her head. "I don't know either."

"Attention, this is the Chicago Police Department. We are looking for a missing 2 year old."

I froze in disbelief. "Woah."

Rebecca shook her head in disgust. "That's awful."

We went inside and Debbie was sitting on the couch. "Hey, kid. This is Rebecca."

Debbie looked up, seeming to be worried about something. "Hi."

I shrugged, figuring Fiona, wherever she was, would handle it. We went up to my room and I shut the door behind me with my foot.

I was pushed against the door, then I had Rebecca pressed against me. "Hey."

I smiled slowly. "Hi. Missed me?"

"Oh, you have no idea." She kissed me and I kissed back, holding her jaw. Deepening it, my hands flew to her ass and I groaned as she kneed me lightly in the groin. I groaned, aroused. Then annoyed when she moved her knee.

"Hey...hey...come back."

She giggled, kissing me again. I was about to say screw it and have sex (even if I was at my house and someone could walk in), when a knock hit the door.

"Hey, Joey. Come downstairs and bring your friend if you want-"

I yelped, biting my lip as Rebecca kneed me again. I gave her a dark look, mouthing. 'Stop that'. She gave me a mischievous grin that really made me want to tell Fiona to go away.

I heard the knob turn and I leaned against the door. "Jo, you okay?"

"Uh...uh-huh. Give me a...sec." I bit my lip as she kneed me again, kissing my neck.

Fiona's voice was fustrated. "Yeah, okay." I heard her go downstairs.

"You fuckin' tease."

She smirked, her eyes bright. "You love it."

She walked out the door, her hips swaying. "You bet I do." Annoyed that I was aroused and having to deal with whatever Fiona wanted agrivated me, but I'd have to deal.

We came down and I said. "What's up?"

Everyone was here and it looked like a family meeting. I sighed to myself. Was it Carl or Lip this time?

They all gave a wave at Rebecca, but they looked to be thinking about something else. I sat down next to Lip with Rebecca next to me and Debbie. Fiona was sitting at the side with Steve and Ian, and Carl was by the island.

I looked around at the serious faces. "Okay, come on. What's going on?"

Lip told me bluntly. "Debbie stole that kid who went missing."

I jerked, staring at Debbie in disbelief. "What the fuck?!" Rebecca looked alarmed, blinking at my little sister. I sputtered. "You stole-you stole a kid. Don't we have enough in this house!?"

Fiona raised her hands. "Alright, hold on, hold on. We need to get your story straight for the police. Why did you take the boy?"

Debbie said. "He was crying for his mom and his mom wasn't around."

Fiona asked. "Did you try to find his mom?"

"No, he was crying and nobody cared. So I took him."

Rebecca whispered, most likely not wanting to be heard. "Oh my God." Lip glanced at her, but didn't say anything.

I slapped a hand to my face. "Fucking shit." If this didn't make Rachel run for the hills...

Fiona exclaimed, staring at Debbie. "You can't say that! What's with you?"

Steve put his hand on her's. "Fi." That could come in handy when this is over. Though if my sister knew I was planning something like that, she'd kick my ass.

Lip turned to Debbie. "Debs, was he inside or outside of the yard when you grabbed him?"

Debbie nodded. "Inside."

Lip asked slowly as I watched. It was like a trainwreck. "Okay, so how did you get him out?"

Debbie said brightly. "I waved a Snickers bar at him."

I let out a groan and Rebecca gapped at her and I didn't blame her. I threw up my hands. "Debbie, what the fuck! That is literal kidnapping."

Debbie said. "But nobody was watching him."

"And that makes it so much better!?" Why would she even go do this?! We have enough problems!

Ian asked. "Did anyone see you?"

"I don't think so. We just ran."

Fiona threw her hand up. "That wasn't suspicious."

Ian said. "So, you were running down the street-"

"I used a stroller."

I looked at my siblings. "We have a stroller?"

Fiona shook her head. "No, what stroller?"

Debbie answered. "Liam's old one."

Fiona glared in disbelief. "The one I asked you to throw out?"

"I fixed it. For emergancies."

I rubbed my forehead, sending Debbie a look. "You waved some boy over with...A. Snickers. Bar!"

Debbie nodded. "Uh-huh."

That was the part that got me. I can't believe she...Jesus!

I jumped about ten feet in the air when a slamming hit the door. I almost ducked under the table. Rebecca stumbled out of her chair, going for the back door and I didn't blame her one bit.

It was V. "Open up! Hurry!"

Lip stood. "Shit."

I pulled Rebecca away from the door as Lip opened it. V stormed in. "What the hell is going on?"

Kevin came in with a basket. "Is this the kid?" He looked horrified.

Fiona sighed. "Debbie stole him. We have to give him back without getting her in Juvie."

V was asking why and Fiona stopped her. I looked down, the kid had blue eyes and bright blond hair. Rebecca stepped away from the kid, like that way she wouldn't be part of it. Like before, I didn't blame her.

Kevin said, looking out the window. "There must be a couple hundred cops out there."

Fiona looked guilty. "I know. I'm sorry. Debs, will you watch him for a second?"

We all went into the living room, Rebecca following me silently. I sat with V and Lip on the couch. Rebecca was hanging back by the stairs. I could tell she just felt more comfortable there. Ian was sitting on top of the couch and Fiona in the armchair. I rubbed my hands over my face. "Fuck."

Fiona said. "I'm not sure what's going on with her."

Kevin said, standing by the t.v. "Maybe, it's because your mom bailed on you and Frank's a big drunk."

I gave him a dirty look. I didn't even want to see Rebecca's look to that news. "Thanks, Kev."

"I'm an asshole? Your sister stole a baby!" I conceded to that point.

Lip said. "Look, she obviously planned it. I mean, she took a stroller out of the garbage and she fixed it."

Steve cut in. "Hey, Debbie still is a little kid. Worst thing is she gets help."

I sent him a look of disgust, getting what he meant and not liking it. "What?"

Lip and Ian looked confused, not getting it. Lip asked. "Help?"

Ian asked. "What kind of help?"

Steve said bluntly. "She stole a baby."

Fiona told him. "She's not crazy. She just sort of accidentally took a baby."

"Not if she lured him with a candy bar!"

I said dryly. "Stev-o has a point, but no shrinks or Who Houses."

Fiona looked at him in disbelief along with my other siblings once they got it. "What? You don't mean-"

Steve explained. "Some professional to-"

Lip asked in disgust. "Jo's right, your sayin' a shrink?"

Me and Fiona said. "A Gallagher does not do therapy." I groaned as I heard Tony's voice over the intercom. I didn't even want to make a 'Tony' joke at Fiona right now.

I looked back at Rebecca, but she was just watching. She gave me a half smile when she noticed me looking and I returned it.

I turned around when Fiona was talking. "Look, we have to find a way for that boy to get back to his family or Family Services is going to have a field day."

Lip nodded, hand covering his mouth and I winced at the thought. I couldn't even count all the time CPS has gotten involved in getting us seperated.

Rebecca and Steve asked. "Family Services?"

They turned to look at her for the first time and she went red under all the attention. It made me laugh, she wasn't all that shy in my bedroom.

Fiona explained to them. "If they find out Frank's moved, they'll take the kids, split them up. Remember what happened last time?"

We were all stuck with weirdos and I was with this old lady who was old fashioned and made me wear dressed all the time or 'old fashioned discipline' would be used or so she said. I wasn't willing to test it if she wasn't bluffing. I almost killed Ian and Lip for laughing at me. And that wasn't the first house we lived in either. I made a face.

I looked over at all of them. "We need a plan."

Lip told us he had an idea. "You know the payphone outside the Kash 'n Grab?"

Carl nodded, looking interested in what he was about to do. "I want you to grab your bike, go to the payphone and call the police. Tell them you saw a little boy walking down Southport Avenue at 2:45. Okay?"

Carl asked. "Why should I?"

I sent him a look. "Dude."

Carl sent me one back. "What?" That little shit.

Ian also gave him a annoyed look. "You want to be in a children's home until you're 18?"

Carl shrugged. "Group home on Union has a climbing wall."

All Fiona has to say was his name and Carl sighed. "Ugh, I don't have a bike."

I shrugged. "Lip steals them all the time."

Ian nodded. "Wire cutter is in the junk drawer."

Carl ran out to do what he said. Lip turned to the two adults in the room. "Steve, Fiona, you guys have to get Debs to take that kid back."

Fiona said, cigarette in hand. "I don't know that I can make that happen."

"Fiona, you have to or we're all fucked."

Fiona sighed. "Okay."

Fiona and Steve went to deal with Debbie. Lip had V go to the cleaner's with that old russian lady that acted like an cold hearted asshole.

Lip told me. "You and your friend smash any phones near Connie's. Without being suspisious, find out what the cops know."

I nodded. "Got it." I had my fair share of dealing with the cops.

I got up with Rebecca and we left. She said. "This is...something else."

I scratched my neck, turning the corner. It wasn't that much further now. "Yeah, that's my family for you."

"Well, it's fine by me. It's just how the South Side is, right?"

I went over to the phone, smashing the phone after making sure no one was around. "No, my family is fucking weird." I checked the time on the watch I had (it was some crappy dollar store watch I took at some desk from school), it was almost 4. By now, Lip was with Debbie and Fiona, making the drop with the kid.

I walked around with her and grinned when I saw a cop car. I was even happier when I saw who was in the driver's seat. "Yes!"

Rebecca looked over confused. "Oh yeah, you have to find out what they know, but why are you so excited?"

"That's Tony, he screwed my sister and is obsessed with her."

Rebecca sent me a strange look. "...okay."

"Yo, Tony!" I walked to the driver's side.

He was looking annoyed at the older guy he was sitting with. "Oh, hey, Joey."

The guy next to him spoke up. "Who's the kid?" I frowned, he looked famillar.

"This is Fiona's sister."

The guy made an expression that made me want to punch him. I asked. "So, how's everything going...with the kid 'n all?"

Tony looked worried. "We're still looking, though there have been sighting here and there. You know how it is."

I nodded. "Uh-huh, good luck."

I walked off, Rebecca following me again. "Looks like the plan is working. C'mon, this is almost over. We gotta head to Shelia's."

Rachel asked me. "Who?"

"Karen's mother."

"Karen Jackson?"

I knew what she was thinking, Slutty Karen. It's what everyone in school called her.

I shrugged. "I never met her Mom, but from Lip, who said she is a little weird, she sounded cool."

We then walked over to Shelia's. We saw the the blond boy with his Mom and Dad. My eyes widened as they started throwing money. "Ooh."

I grabbed a couple of bills, shoving them in my pocket. Rebecca laughed at me and I smirked at her. I liked her laugh.

I stepped up to my family and rolled my eyes when I saw Frank. Lip told me he was squatting at Karen's house. It was nice not seeing him. We walked over to Fiona, who looked to be relieved. I smiled. "Everything work out?"

"Yeah, thankfully."

I rolled my eyes as Frank started showboating and stealing the money from the floor. I was already walking forward. "We stealin' it back?"

Lip and Ian were on either side of me. "Fuck yeah."

Me, Ian and Lip surrounded Frank (Rebecca waiting off at the side). Ian said. "That's Debs."

Frank looked up nervously. "No, I'm just helping her."

I sent my brothers a look. Ian and Lip stepped on his hands, which he complained about. Frank said. "I am your father."

I said coldly. "Drop the money or loose your hands, Frank."

I watched out of the corner of my eye as Tony was smiling when he went to Debbie. He wasn't going to do anything.

Rebecca was actually standing next to Debbie. I walked over as I figured they had Frank handled. I waved a hand. "Hey, what's going on?"

Fiona sent me a look. "I have to take Debs to the Station."

My eyes widened and I glared at Tony. "Dude! Is this what you guys are coming to? Arresting little girls who hel-ow! Fiona." I rubbed my head where she smacked me. Tony was watching me with surprise.

Fiona sent me a dirty look. "She has to give a statement, dumbass. Stop talking out of your ass." She turned to Tony. "Just give us a second. Sorry about her."

Tony just smiled back. "It's okay. I understand being protective." He walked over to his cop car.

I stepped away from Fiona as she smacked me again. "Seriously!? Stop that!"

"Don't you want to undo all we did. Stop runnin' your mouth." She turned to Rebecca and smiled over at her. "It's been crazy, but nice meeting ya and all. Come over whenever if you can deal with this craziness. Don't know how your friends with Jo."

I was indignant. "Hey!"

Fiona laughed, patting my shoulder as took Debs to Tony. Deb turned around with a grin at Rebecca. "Bye, Rebecca. You're nicer than Joey."

I threw my hands up. "Really?"

I noticed Lip went somewhere. I walked with Rebecca out of there. "My family is so mean to me."

Rebecca was smirking. "You deserve it."

"That's mean!"


We were eating in a Mcdonald's. Basically we got a bunch of dollar burgers, chicken sandwiches, drinks and a large fry to share. It wasn't bad, about 7 bucks.

Rebecca said after we were almost done. "I could've paid, you know?"

I waved a hand. "It's fine." Money is a hard subject with me. I'm in the habit of not letting people pay for me, even if they have the money. Speaking of that, I needed to go to the boxing gym. It's been a while.

We walked out of the Mcdonald's. It was quiet for a moment and then Rebecca. "You wanna do it in my room? My Dad's out and my brother's with his girlfriend."

I grinned at her. "Sure, you owe me for earlier."

"I'll make it up to you for sure."

We couldn't get to her house fast enough.


It was dark by the time I got home. I was on my second cigarette as I opened the door. Rebecca didn't like the taste, so I just waited. I was just in the best mood. I've been missing out on sex all these years, it's great. I mean, I did it with a guy once last year when I was drunk at some party, but I guess that was part of the problem.

Ian, Fiona, Carl and Debbie were on the couch. I called out after I went through the second door. "Hey."

They all waved at me and I saw the news on. The only reason they were watching it was because that kid was on it. I sat on the armchair, as the couch was taken.

I looked as the news lady was talking. "Casey Casden, the little boy who disappeared from his own front yard has been delivered home safe and sound."

"Thank you Lisa, that is indeed great news."

I heard a whispered voice. "Fiona."

I looked at Fiona and raised an eyebrow, nodding my head toward Steve, who was in the doorway of the kitchen. She smiled and went in the kitchen. I got up and sat next to Debbie, finishing my cigarette.

"Hey, Debs. Look what Steve bought."

I looked over and chuckled, it was a kid stroller and doll. Nice, but not the best lesson to teach.

Debbie jumped up as Steve rolled it in. "What? For me?"

She got off the couch, grinning from ear to ear.

Steve beamed back at her. "Absolutely. For doing such a great job today."

Debbie cried. "Thank you."

Fiona asked. "What are you going to name her?"

I made a weirded out face. "You name dolls?"

Ian pushed my shoulder. "Shut up, don't ruin it."

Debbie laughed happily. "Gin-Gin. After Aunt Ginger. Let's go up to my room. We can play."

My eyes widened as she started talking to the doll as she went upstairs. I pointed out. "That's not weird?"

Fiona looked as weirded out as I did. "Just leave it alone."

I asked Ian. "You wanna hang out in your room?"

Ian shrugged. "Sure."

We went up to his room, chilling on his bed. I threw my hands behind my bed. Ian was smoking a weed. He asked. "Want a hit?"

I shook my head. "Nah." I barely did, only rarely. I just liked cigarettes more.

I was thinking about something, ever since Ian came out and I started dating Rebecca, I was wondering something. I watched the smoke in the air. "How did you know you were gay?"

It was silent and I thought he didn't hear me. I lifted my head to see him staring at me. "Ian?"

"...why do you want to know?"

I laid my head back down. I had to think about this and not give myself away. I didn't want to deal with backlash from Ian, Lip or anyone else. I had an idea. "Ah, just wondering how we didn't know after all these years." Good save, Joey.

I watched Ian take a drag. "I don't know. I always just felt that way."

"Ah...okay."


I was still hangout with Ian on his bed when I heard V yell. "Fiona! Fiona, where are you?"

I shared a look with Ian. We got up and went downstairs. Kev, V and Lip were downstairs. Ian went to the old stereo and started messing with it. I zeroed in on the box of beer. "Gimmie, gimmie. Free beer."

V had a handful of them and laughed, handing me one. "How did I know you'd be one of the first?"

I laughed, taking the cap off with the tip of the counter and taking a swig. I waved at V's mom as she came in with more champagne. "Hey, V's Mom."

She smiled back at me. Fiona and Steve came down the stairs. "What the hell? Champagne?"

V went to Fiona. "I'm getting married."

My eyes widened and I grinned widely. "Holy shit!"

Fiona screamed. "Oh my God!"

They were hugging and I cheered with them, slapping Kev on the back. "Congrats, man." He thanked me, grinning back. Lip and my siblings cheered too. I noticed that Karen was here. Lip was dancing with her as music played. Steve and Fiona were making out (which I ignored) and Ian was dancing with V. I finished the bottle, putting it down. I went over as V was asking her mom if she was drunk.

Ian laughed. "She's just really happy for you."

I snorted. "It's fine. Let's just party. I mean, you're getting married."

A cheer went up at my words and I hugged V, she hugged me back tightly.

/ / / / / / /

Kev was looking bothered and I glanced at him. "You good, K?" I had a lot of drinks in me and was feeling it.

He gave me a half smile. "Yeah, Little Gallagher."

He went in and sat on the couch. When Veronica was talking to her mom, I nudged Fiona. I said lowly, the music helping to mask my words. "You wanna see what's up with the groom?"

She looked over and nodded, messing up my hair drunkenly. "You're a good kid."

I was getting drunk myself and felt my face getting hot. "Yeah, yeah. Go on." She went to the couch and I grabbed another beer, draining it. I was stumbling/dancing with V.

I blinked as I heard a truck beeping outside. Fiona called, laughing. "What is that?"

I snickered, holding onto the counter. "Ooh, let's go see!"

We all went down the stairs and saw a large truck outside. I bounded down the stairs and was confused to see Debbie in front of it. Fiona asked. "Debbie?"

Ian asked. "What is it?"

Debbie smiled at us, handing off a clipboard to the guy next to her. "It's our water heater. I got it on sale."

I let out a laugh of disbelief. "Shit, really?"

Lip called. "Way to go Debs. Alright!?"

Debbie said. "And free delivery. They said because I'm a hero."

V laughed. "That you are!"

I clasped my hands on her shoulders. Good job, Debs!"

She told the worker where to take it and he used a lift to bright it in the house. I followed them into the house. Debbie called. "I call the first shower."

I bowed at the waist. "Yes, your highness."

We all laughed at that and went back in the house with our new heater. We were up almost till the morning until we crashed.

I was sleeping on the couch with a groan, my head throbbing. "Fuck." I rolled off the couch and cursed some when I just flopped on the ground. I went to get up for some coffee, but I cursed some more, rolling on my back with my arm covering my eyes, "Fuck."