Liam Gallagher didn't ask for much.
That was what worried Luke.
The Quiet One
Liam had grown up watching chaos like it was weather—
something you prepared for, not something you complained about.
He learned early:
When to stay silent
When to move
When to wait
Luke saw himself there.
Too young. Too observant.
Securing the Future
Luke didn't make it dramatic.
No speeches.
No announcements.
He sat across from Liam at the kitchen table, paperwork neatly stacked.
"You're switching schools next semester," Luke said.
Liam looked up. "Did I do something wrong?"
Luke shook his head. "You did everything right."
The School
The academy sat north of the river.
Stone buildings.
Small class sizes.
Endowments older than most politicians.
Luke wrote the check without hesitation.
More importantly, he arranged support:
Academic mentors
Social integration counseling
Transportation that didn't feel like exile
Liam wouldn't be dropped into a new world unarmed.
Inheritance, Redefined
Later, Luke set up the trust.
Not just money.
Time-locked accounts.
Education-first clauses.
Community investment options Liam could choose later.
"You don't owe anyone success," Luke told him.
"You owe yourself choices."
Liam nodded, serious. "Can I still come home?"
Luke smiled. "This is home."
Where Everyone Stood
Fiona ran her properties with confidence now—sharp, steady.
Ian studied nursing, focused and stable.
Carl trained with discipline instead of rage.
Debbie learned planning instead of panic.
Xan laughed openly.
The house felt… complete.
A Promise
That night, Luke watched Liam do homework at the counter.
No yelling.
No emergencies.
Just pencils and quiet focus.
Luke rested his hand on the doorway.
"Cycle broken," he murmured.
System Update:
Wish Progress:Secure the Youngest — COMPLETE
Family Stability: HIGH
Karma Gained: +450
Liam didn't inherit money that night.
He inherited time.
And that was worth more than everything Luke had earned.