I do not own Lucifer.
What could he possibly need her help with?
The trip booking went smoothly and the flight itself was uneventful. Thalia and her boyfriend went to their hotel to check in. They had a few hours to spare before their evening plans so they filled it with food and breaking in the bed.
Later, Thalia got dressed up and instructed Chris to also dress to impress. "We are going to a club.'
"Well, you are going to shine in that silver dress." He complimented her.
"That is the plan." She stated, putting on the high heels shoes. She had to admit, she liked to get dressed up where being extra comfortable wasn't that important. "You ready to go?"
Chris offered her his arm. "Yes."
They exited the hotel and Thalia led them to Lux. It was only two blocks away but they had to cross a busy intersection. Most cars were courteous and let the group of people cross. Thalia and Chris were at the back of the group and unfortunately weren't so lucky. A dark car lunged forward almost hitting the two of them. Chris was fast enough to pull Thalia out of the way but it that did nothing to soothe her tempter.
"What the hell is wrong with you? People are walking here!" She yelled. Thalia considered giving the finger, unsure if she would receive it right back. So she decided on something that no one would comprehend. Thalia began to yell in some ancient language.
"Babe, please don't turn anyone into a frog. Or curse their crops." Chris asked.
Thalia did calm down but she still gave them the evil eye to the driver, whose face she saw as he drive past them. "Right, sorry. We are almost at Lux."
The club was right around the corner. And the line was already around the building.
"Wow, this must a very popular place." Chris comment.
"It is, we can bypass the line and sneak in the back." Thalia said, pulling him away from the line.
"That could get us in trouble." He sounded worried.
"It's fine, I know the owner." She said and went right to the back door, letting them both inside the loud club.
Thalia kept her hand tight in Chris's hand, she didn't want to lose him here. Her eyes scanned the dance floor and the bar for Lucifer. Where was he?
A scream of joy made her look the other way and before she realized what was happening, someone was hugging her.
"Oh my gosh, you're back, you're in LA again! Who's trying to destroy us now? Who are you hunting this time?" Ella's questions came out in one breath.
"It's good to see you too, Ella. Not sure, but there is something going on. I'm here on pleasure this time, not business." Thalia pulled the woman back in for another hug. "FYI, my name is Thalia, not Ann." Thalia needed to make sure everyone was on the same page. Chris wasn't privy to everything about Thalia's previous life and job.
"Sure, no problem. Thalia, such a pretty name."
"Thanks, didn't have a say about it." She turned around to pull Chris closer. "Oh, let me introduce you to my boyfriend, Chris. Chris, this is Ella Lopez, she's a forensic scientist with the LAPD. I met her on my last visit. "
"Hi, so nice to meet some of Thalia's friends." Chris shook Ella's hand.
Ella giggled and leaned over to Thalia. "He's so hot!" She whispered.
"Don't I know it."
"Dan, look who's back." Ella waved over another person to the small group. "And she's not alone this time."
Dan walked over. "Hey, welcome back to LA. Work this time or just fun?"
"Vacation, mostly. Hey, can you guys do me a favor? I need to run upstairs, I have some business to attend you, just hang with Chris until I get back?"
"Sure, no problem." Ella lowered her voice. "You still.. and Lucifer?"
"No, that ship sailed."
"Then he'll would be happy to see you again." Thalia was assured.
Then Thalia took the elevator up to the penthouse. She hoped that Lucifer was there, she couldn't help but be curious about what he needed her help for.
The door slid open and only silence greeted her. She sighed but couldn't be surprised. Lucifer was busy and didn't spend all his time at home. Maybe she would wait about ten minutes then go rejoin Chris downstairs.
Her eyes scanned the room and saw the bookcase. Well, she wasn't in too much of a hurry. This that to be her favorite part of the penthouse.
Before she was able to grab a book, someone spoke. "Books over booze?"
It obviously wasn't Lucifer's voice. Thalia turned around and was suddenly angry. "You?"
The man just stared. "Do I know you?"
"No, I'm just the woman you almost ran over like twenty minutes ago."
"Oh." He was unfazed.
Silence fell over them.
"No 'I'm sorry' or 'are you okay'?" Thalia asked, not sure what sort of response she would get.
"That would imply I care. Which I don't." He answered plainly.
She was taken back. "Wow, I have met a lot of pricks in my life, but you are a cactus." And Thalia turned to leave. Lucifer would have to find her downstairs.
But the elevator door opened and Lucifer stepped into the room. He looked tired and maybe a little stressed. "Good, Jane, Anne or whatever you are calling yourself now, you're here. Right on time, this is right up your alley." He barely looked at her. "Down to business."
Thalia blinked. No manners, even after he scolded her for the same thing? Where was the friendliness she was expecting? They had slept together and solved a murder together and had more than a few heart to heart conversations. She would have to take matters into her own hands. "My flight was smooth and arrived here on time. I'm doing well, life in Australia is amazing, thanks for asking."
Lucifer paused to look at her then graced her with that signature smile. "Hello darling."
"Better." Thalia nodded.
"I got your postcard, you looked happy. You still look happy. Who's the guy?"
"My boyfriend, he's downstairs. So what do you need me for?"
Lucifer looked around the room and saw the other man. "How long have you been creeping up here?" Clearly from the tone of voice, there was some history between the two men.
"No long,"
"Good, Jane… wait what name are you using these days?"
"Thalia Sinclair, went back to my roots."
"Right, Thalia this is Detective Pierce. Detective, Thalia Sinclair. She has a knack for the ancient world. Now that introductions are out of the way…" Lucifer paused and went to the bar. "I'll pour you a drink."
"This can't be good." Thalia observed but took the shot glass that was handed to her.
"I need you to help me kill someone."
So now you know where in the season this story fits in. But how is Thalia going to react to this request?
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