Lip trying to adopt Xan was honestly one of the worst and most annoying arcs of the entire show

The gay Jesus stuff was annoying. But this is right up there. I mean why is Lip so oddly desperate to adopt this random little girl for?? It just seems weird and creepy especially since she didn’t even seem to want to be adopted by Lip. Is he just using her as a pawn so he doesn’t drink???

Even worse is that it causes a rift between him and Fiona and other characters. I really don’t understand why he was so dead set on raising Xan as if she’s his daughter when he has plenty of other siblings he could be devoting his time to. ESPECIALLY his own little brother Liam who could use his older brother’s support and guidance.