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Neil Morton is recurring character on the US version of Shameless. He is Sierra's brother, and has a brain injury causing him say the first thing that comes to his mind, which is sometimes strange, rude or perverted.

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What caused Neil Morton's brain injury in Shameless? toggle section
In the US series Shameless, Neil Morton incurred a brain injury from a sports accident in his youth. This injury led to his confinement to a wheelchair and a tendency to voice his immediate thoughts, irrespective of their nature. His sister, Sierra Morton, assumed responsibility for his care post-injury.
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How does Neil Morton's condition affect his interactions with other characters? toggle section
Neil Morton, a character with a brain injury, becomes involved with Debbie Gallagher. This relationship is marked by her lack of interest, often leaving her daughter under Neil's care. Eventually, a nurse caring for Neil becomes his new love interest, leading to his breakup with Debbie. Neil's condition contributes to these complex dynamics, making him susceptible to misunderstanding and manipulation.
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What is the relationship between Neil Morton and his sister Sierra? toggle section
Neil Morton and his sister Sierra Morton share a close bond, with Sierra caring for Neil after a childhood head injury. They experienced a shared trauma when their father killed their mother, a secret they were forced to keep. After their father's arrest, other relatives took care of them. Neil later develops a romantic relationship with Debbie Gallagher.
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What role does Neil Morton play in the storyline of Shameless? toggle section
In the US version of Shameless, Neil Morton, portrayed by Zack Pearlman, appears in seasons 7 and 8. He is Sierra Morton's brother and has a brain injury. His storyline includes a past engagement to Debbie Gallagher and a current relationship with Lakisha.
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Who are some of the main characters Neil Morton interacts with in Shameless? toggle section
In the US version of Shameless, Neil Morton, Sierra Morton's brother, has significant interactions with main characters. He gets engaged to Debbie Gallagher, but their relationship is strained due to her apparent disinterest. Debbie often leaves her daughter under Neil's care. Eventually, Neil develops feelings for a nurse, a friend of Debbie's, leading to their breakup.
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History[]

He was disabled due to a sporting injury when he was younger, and is also wheelchair bound.

As a child, he grew up with his sister Sierra Morton who cared for him, since he suffered a head injury. One night, their father came home drunk and attacked their mother before killing her. Neil and Sierra were told to not say a thing, as he buried their mother in the backyard. Neil's father was arrested and he was tended to by other relatives.

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Season 7[]

Neil shows up as the brother of Sierra Morton and becomes the love interest for Debbie Gallagher, despite both his and her family thinking that she is taking him for granted. Neil and Debbie have some happy moments before they get engaged.

After some time passes, he realizes her lack of interest in him, he tries to make himself appeal to her but nothing works as she mostly leaves her daughter in his care.

Season 8[]

Afterwards, Debbie has one of her friends a nurse care for him, Neil quickly falls in "love" with her and promptly breaks up with Debbie while calling her an awful person. Debbie tried to warn him that the nurse was using him, though Neil said Debbie did that to him and has her leave while calling her an awful person.

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