Familiar - season 2

by scrollerluce

It's summertime which means a whole new lot of adventures and misfortunes for Lucy. The chapters follow the episodes of the show so bits of them will be familiar but there's also a few added stories and everything is from the POV of Lucy so somethings aren't included either. Rated M, because it's Shameless but not explicit sex scenes.

1. Summary

Familiar season 2 summary

Ages

Lucy 8

Fiona 21

Lip just turned 17

Ian 16

Carl turns 11

Debbie turns 12

Liam 18 months

Lucy is now 8, her group of friends has changed a bit but Lee and Cue are still around. She doesn't spend as much time with them over the summer as they are all working, stuck looking after family or going to camp or summer school. There's still a couple of big events that involve them, her friends go through more during the summer then her family does. We get a glimpse at what awful situations neglect can put children in through her friends, from abuse to abandonment to drug abuse and death. Lucy starts to witness it all and is something that will continue as she gets older. During the summer Lucy is busy helping Debbie with daycare though Debbie usually just puts her in time out, practicing her music and busking. The nights are spent running around the neighbourhood unsupervised while Fiona works. There a few more Grammy stories and some more Monica stories as well.

Most of the chapters follow the same timeline as the shows episodes and not much has been changed around, somethings are missed because it's from the POV of Lucy but most of its there or at least talked about.

Chapter 1 – where is Liam? (Based on episode 1)

Lucy is struggling to find friends to hang out with, everyone is busy. She sends a bit of time with Lee getting food for daycare, and Jav helps look for Frank when he disappears with Liam and steals Lucy's guitar from her. After a day of searching and an upset Debbie Fiona comes home from work and the whole family go find Frank and end up fixing the mess he has made. Fiona pays off the debt, Lucy comforts an upset Ian and they and most of the neighbourhood enjoy a special kind of bonfire.

- Check out original season 2 for a fun Gallagher sibling story

Chapter 2 – Trains, bikes, van and grounded. (Based on episode 2)

Debbie wants Liam out of their room and doesn't take no for an answer. Lucy, Carl and some friends follow the tracks to the train lot and have a great night out climbing on everything. After a good chat about Liam's recent fascination with fondling himself, Lucy heads out to find some friends. She has to settle for Hector and his new friends which ends up with a trip to the ER. She swings past the park to visit Kev and Lip in the van then helps V with her oldies. Cleans up after daycare for Debbie, helps Carl decorate the backyard van and comforts Lee. She comes home very late to a grumpy Fiona and gets grounded.

- Check out original season 2 for 4thof July drama and fun

Chapter 3 – I heart sizzlers (based on episode 3)

Cue is struggling to look after his cousins kids who he has been dumped with, Lucy and Hanna offer to help. Lee is struggling with some unwanted attention from a new addict hanging out at his place. Debbie is struggling with the death of someone she knew and even asks Lucy for some advice. Fiona finds some money and spoils the family then feels guilty about it, she drags Lucy along when she returns the bag. At least Lucy gets to enjoy Kevs beach party at the bar the next day.

Chapter 4 – The wife (based on episode 4)

Lucy is looking for Karen when Fiona bursts through the door, she's hiding from the wife of the guy she slept with. Lucy and her friends get a good laugh when she gets the milkshake thrown at her too. Fiona is worried about Debbie having no friends, Lucy tries to get Debbie to hang out with her friends but it doesn't work. Cue is still stuck looking after his cousins kids and can no longer cope so Lucy asks if V can help. Then it's time for Debbie's party, Debbie doesn't want her there but everyone else thinks she should be.

Check out Originals – season 2 for some stories about Lucy going to music camp

Chapter 5 – Independence Day (based on episode 5)

Carl is renting Franks room to double bag Bev, who Lucy sells rerolls too. Debbie wants boys to notice her while Lucy gets even more unwanted attention for them. They finally know what happened to Eddie, he is dead. Lip is worrying about Karen's pregnancy. Lucy helps Kev out of some hand cuffs, catches Lip and Ian fighting then heads to the block party.

Chapter 6 – Grammy's out (based on episode 6)

Grammy shows up and has not only gifts but advice to give out as well. Karen's wedding reception finishes with a bang and Lucy's night finishes with a deep breath and telling herself to be quiet after she witnesses something horrible. (TW infant death)

Check out Originals – season 2 for a couple of lighthearted stories.

Chapter 7 – back to school (based on episode 7)

Frank is struggling with looking after Grammy. Lee and Cue take Lucy to her music lesson while everyone else starts getting ready for school. Carl starts making meth with Grammy and quickly blows up the lab. Lucy confronts Jav and ends up in a fight, she, Lip and Ian cuddle on the couch all covered in bruises.

Check out Originals – season 2 for a couple of stories involving Carl and a few more original ideas as well.

Chapter 8 - call me coach (based on episode 8)

Jimmy/steve/potato … whatever his name is is hanging around trying to woo Fiona. Carl gets him to be coach of his football team. Grammy has been sent to live with Shelia and Fi doesn't want anyone visiting her. One of Lucy's friends makes a surprise return. Despite Fis best efforts Lip ditches school and chooses to leave the house then go back.

Chapter 9 – moms back, again (based on episode 9)

Grammy is dead and Monica is back. Frank went and brought her home and they are busy being a loves up couple again. Monica thinks she can go straight back to being mom, Lucy isn't ready to accept that. Carl plays in a football game while Fi learns that Jimmy/Steve/Potato is harbouring her runaway and shows up to get Lip back only to end up bringing Esti home instead. Monica, Frank and the kids do what they do best, party.

Check out Originals – season 2. More friends leave, old ones return, money is made and it's candy time!

Chapter 10 –

Monica's trying to be a good mom but that comes crashing down when she and Frank arrive with bags of drugs to take Lucy to her music lesson. When Lucy needs Fiona the most Fiona is dealing with an angry Lip, crushed hopes and a depressed Monica. Both decided to take a deep breath and deal with all that emotion and hurt by themselves and simply continue on. (Probably should have a TW, it's been hinted at a couple of times now. It's one of the things the show didn't really go into but horrifically it is something a lot of unsupervised, poor, forgotten kids experience. It's not specifically mentioned and it's definitely not described in any detail but again it is hinted at)

Chapter 11 – That thanksgiving (based on episode 11)

All their money is gone and Monica's still in bed. The Gallagher kids try their best to regroup and keep going. Carl gets something for thanksgiving lunch though Jimmy comes in with something even better. Fi cooks up an amazing meal and then drags Monica out of her hidey hole to enjoy it with them. And I think we all know what happens next. This one's pretty similar to the series, apart from the fact that Lucy is in it which expands some of the dialogue and ideas. Lucy happens to witness the event as well. (TW, self harm/suicide attempt)

Chapter 12 – surf and turf

After a night in Fiona's bed everyone wakes up to deal with what happened, and as always they all just continue of with their lives. Jimmy invites Fiona and the kids out to dinner with his family, Carl and Lucy make the most of this and behave in exactly the way you would expect them to. Debbie is crying in bed when they get back, Lucy brings her some cake and comfort and finally Lip comes home.