Frankie is the mother of the family. But, not really a mother. Alcoholic, neglectful, weirdly philosophical and basically just seen as a drunk who rambles.

Frankie proved so. Many. Times. That she was a migraine for the Gallagher kids.

One day, Frankie hadn’t been back from the bars for over two days. She’s always there on the pay-day. Now, the Gallagher’s shouldn’t care right? They don’t even see Frankie as a mother!

But… they cared for her. She shown many times that she was genuinely kind when sober. But, it never lasted long.

So, when Frankie didn’t come for the pay-day like usual, everyone was confused. Then, as the day went on. It got a bit panicky around.

So, the family split up to find their mother. Debbie would stay in the house with the infant, Liam, in case Frankie comes back. Fiona was going to the bars. Lip was going to the docks and Ian went to The Alibi.

When Ian entered, there sat Frankie, drinking and smoking. She was swaying lightly in her seat like some giddy child.

Ian sighed as he covered up the past panic, walking over to Frankie.

Ian: ”Why are you here?”

Ian asked, annoyed already, but noticed Frankie seemed a bit too drunk right now.