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Fiona gasped. It was her mother, Monica. But this wasn't the Monica she knew—the woman who had abandoned her family time and time again. This was a Monica who was happy, healthy, and present. "Mom?" Fiona whispered, her voice trembling.

As she finally stood up and headed for bed, she couldn't help but wonder. Was it just a dream? Or was it something more? A glimpse into a different life, a life where things were different, where her mother hadn't left, and where the Gallaghers were a happy, normal family. Shameless S01E0950:48 Min

The woman on the screen looked up, her smile widening. "Fiona, sweetheart. It's okay. Everything's going to be okay." Fiona gasped

She looked around, but there was no one there. The voice seemed to be coming from the TV itself. Fiona reached out and touched the screen. It was cold, colder than any piece of electronics should be. This was a Monica who was happy, healthy, and present