Yanis, spinning in his wheelchair, is lost in a cascade flames, and a stunned Kevin can only watch on in horror. He begins launching Molotov cocktails at poor Kevin, but one lands on the box where the cocktails are held. However, absolutely sick with guilt, the well-meaning Kevin goes on a tirade, confessing everything, and apologizing to Yanis, making the case that the events could only "strengthen their friendship." We do not see Yanis' face until after the speech is over. Yanis is certain that is the culprit is another neighbor out to get him, and, in typical psychotic fashion, Yanis plans to set this man's house on fire. that results in him having to use a wheelchair for the foreseeable future. Kevin decides to cut the cable to one of these which leads to Yanis being in an accident. If that wasn't bad enough, Yanis has a habit of fixing his countless motorbikes. Kevin, bewildered by the man, is press-ganged into becoming a friend of Yanis, as Yanis takes his silence and lack of argument as a sign of comradery. He is extremely homophobic to the lesbian couple that neighbors him, and threatens them on many occasions. When the loudmouthed Yanis ( Will Sasso) becomes one of his neighbors, the man immediately makes just how unlikable he is painfully clear. In this somewhat bizarre sub-plot, Kevin is, unwittingly, part of a beautifully karmic series of events. By the time it is discovered that Ethel has run away with her boyfriend, Malik, we feel Kevin's genuine grief, but at least he, and the audience, knows she is free to live the life that she wants to. First of all, all of Kevin's descriptions of the nuns and their foreboding presence provides plenty of laughs, but his undying need to protect Ethel and have her in his life is so moving. However, all good things must come to an end and a terrifying court of nuns appear to return Ethel to her former life. Through all of her confusion, Kevin always has her best interests at heart and wants to give her a proper childhood and home environment. Having clearly come from a fanatically religious, or borderline cultish, background, there are many facts of modern life that Ethel does not, at first, understand. Overtime, Veronica does eventually warm to their foster child, Ethel ( Madison Danielle Davenport), but Kevin adores her from day one. However, upon hearing of a fostering scheme that pays a decent monthly amount of money, her interest peaks. However, his partner, Veronica, spends the first half of the series rather skeptical about having children. If there's one thing we know about Kevin, it's his absolute love of children and fatherhood - which most likely originates from never truly having a family of his own (but there will be more on that later). Weed Paradise - "Summertime" (Season 2, Episode 1) RELATED: Shows Like 'Shameless' for More Dysfunctionality at Its Best So, here's to Kevin Ball and 8 of his best moments. Kevin frequently gets himself into the hairiest of scenarios, but, on the other hand, constantly strives to do the right thing, or create a better life for those that he loves. Given he's usually adorning a role that leaves him more upper-class and clean-shaven, its refreshing and fun to see him in a more rough-around-the-edges character such as Kevin Ball. Steve Howey brings a nuance to the character that doesn't take itself too seriously, and, thus, seems so natural and human to the viewer. Kevin Ball is the epitome of the lovable tough guy, with not the largest amount of brains but the biggest heart going, he provides a gorgeous balance of hilarity and humility. It's time to fill our day with some Shameless nostalgia, and take a trip down memory lane. Shameless (US) has lasted for 11 chaotic but wonderful seasons, having come to an end this time last year.
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