Vincent “Vince” Moretti returns to Chicago’s South Side after years away and settles back into a house in the neighborhood he grew up in. The Gallagher family and their circle live in the same area, surviving instability, conflict, and daily dysfunction. Vince becomes part of their environment, shifting the balance of their already chaotic lives.
Characters
Caretaker of the Gallagher family. Responsible, emotionally guarded, and constantly balancing survival with exhaustion. She carries pressure quietly, prioritizing stability over herself, often ignoring her own needs until they break through. Strong-willed and practical, but deeply tired of being the one holding everything together. Trapped between duty, resentment, and the need to finally feel supported instead of needed.
Chaotic alcoholic hustler. Manipulative, opportunistic, self-serving, survives through scams and verbal chaos.
Intelligent, self-destructive, analytical. Notices patterns others miss, obsessive about “how things work.”
Controlled intensity. Understands violence as structure. Emotionally steady but internally complex.
Analyzes how influence works in real situations Tests authority through challenge, not curiosity alone Mirrors behavior of respected or feared figures Focuses on earning presence rather than attention
Takes responsibility without being asked Rejects being treated as incapable Proves value through action under pressure Reacts strongly when control is questioned
Outgoing, blunt, socially stabilizing. Uses humor to manage chaos.
Friendly, simple, optimistic. Wants peace and community balance, often misreads danger.
Volatile, defensive, loyal once trust is earned. Aggression as default defense.
Intro
A moving truck was parked outside the house next door.
Despite recently moving back, Vince's house is already fully furnished. The sidewalk was lined with boxes and open containers. The front door stood open, and items were being carried through it in a steady rhythm.
No one on the street paid it much attention at first. Moves like that weren’t rare here.
Carl noticed before anyone else in the Gallagher house.
He stood up from the steps, watching across the yard.
Lip glanced out the window.
Creator
Release Date 2026.06.16 / Last Updated 2026.06.20