Ralph cried out and clutched his shoulder. Blood spurted from the wound. He dropped his gun.

"Nice shot, Detective." Lucifer declared with a smile. He took a step towards Ralph. "Now, you want to answer our questions."

Ralph had a pained expression. He was holding his shoulder. "I need a doctor, man."

Lucifer laughed and slammed Ralph against the van. "Tell me. You guys aren't using my club as a front for a drug ring."

Ralph shook his head. "No."

Chloe was right behind Lucifer. She glanced at the other man. He was clutching his broken arm. She bent down and picked up his gun. Turning her attention back to Lucifer and Ralph.

"Why do I get the impression that you are lying?" Lucifer growled.

"We just did it to feed our families. This isn't exactly a well-paying job." He looked away from Lucifer's gaze.

"So, you used my club as a front for drugs." He was angry. "You could have just come to me."

"Like you would listen." Ralph sounded pained from the wound on his shoulder. It was bleeding heavily. "Look man just get me to a hospital. I'll tell you everything."

"Did you know anything about Bruno's death?" Lucifer asked.

"No. I'm serious. Bruno was my best friend. I'm torn up about this." Tears formed in his eyes.

Chloe put her hand on Lucifer's arm. "Let him go."

Lucifer growled. He let go of Ralph. He looked down at Whitey. "And you?"

Whitey spat at him. "I ain't saying anything."

Lucifer picked him up and slammed him against the van next to Ralph. "You people seem to forget who is in charge at this club. You thought you could get away with this."

Whitey sneered. "We did for a while. You are always off sleeping with every woman in Los Angeles. Or you are off in New York with that crazy daughter of yours."

Anger rose in him. He hands wound up on Whiteys neck. "What did you say?"

"Your daughter is nuts. I remember when she broke Bruno's wrist. He couldn't work. His family nearly lost everything."

"She helped him." Lucifer was trying not to let his anger take over.

"Yeah. So, nice of her." Whitey sneered.

Lucifer pushed his hand against Whitey's chest. Anger filled him. No one talked about Persephone like that. Watch what you say next."

"Lucifer stop." Chloe cried out. Her voice so full of fear. He hated hearing he sound like that.

He turned to her and saw her gasp. He took a breath and let Whitey go. The man fell to the ground. Sirens could be heard approaching the club. He took one look at Chloe and stormed back into the club.


Chloe shook. She stood there watching Lucifer talk to the men. She could hear his anger rise. The mere mention of his daughter had enraged him. When he turned to her. His eyes were full of fire. The image of his nastier side flashed in her mind.

The approaching sirens became louder until they stopped. She had her eyes closed for a moment.

"Chloe, are you alright?" She heard Dan's voice.

She opened her eyes. Her ex was standing in front of her. Concern written all over his face. She nodded and gestured to the two injured men. "Those two need medical attention." She watched as other officers descended on the scene.

Dan could see the look in her eyes. He then looked at the two vans. Full of coke. "You are telling me that Lucifer knew none of this." He said to Chloe.

She shook her head. "He says he didn't."

"And you believe them?" Dan asked her.

"Yes." She folded her arms and looked at the ground. The fire in his eyes. The flash of his nastier side was circling in her mind. "Look Dan I need a moment here."

He put his hand on her shoulder. "Is everything alright? You look like you are about to hurl."

She felt like it. "It's been a long night."

He sighed. "Why don't you go on home. We can handle this. We'll call you later."

She appreciated his concern. "Okay. I need to relieve the sitter anyways." She needed to get home to her daughter anyways. Turning she walked back into the club and to the other side to her car.

Lucifer was behind her. "Leaving so soon, Detective?" He asked her.

"Yes." She opened the door and got in.

Lucifer leaned down and looked in the window. "Are you alright?" He sounded sincere.

"Yes. I just need to get home to Trixie." She started the car and drove off. She looked in the rearview mirror to see Lucifer still standing there. IT was just the regular Lucifer.


Lucifer sighed sadly as Chloe drove way. She had caught his nastier side again. It had only been his eyes. But he saw the fear. He hated it when she saw that. He sauntered back into the club. It was empty. He went to his elevator and pushed the button.

While waiting he sensed someone approaching him. He snarled. It was his least favorite person. "Sir Douche." He uttered.

Dan got right in his face. "What the hell happened?"

"Our job." Lucifer replied.

"You are not a cop, you lunatic. Chloe could have been hurt." Dan's hot breath was too much in Lucifer's face.

He placed a hand on the other man's chest. "Could you back away."

Dan's blue eyes glared at the Devil. "How did you not know that they were using your club to move drugs?"

Lucifer shrugged. "Don't know." The elevator dinged and the doors opened. He walked in. To his disgust so did Dan. "If you don't mind I am tired."

"Oh, I'm not done with you." Dan was not going anywhere. The doors closed and the two men rode to the penthouse in a tense silence.

When they opened Lucifer headed to the bar and picked up a bottle. He began pouring a drink. Completely ignoring Dan.

"I'm not done talking to you." Dan stood beside him.

Lucifer picked up his drink and brushed past Dan. He walked over to his piano and sat down. Eyeing the urn containing his son's ashes. He sighed. Dan was right behind him. "Look, I am sorry."

Dan's eye widened and his mouth fell open. "What did you say?"

"I'm sorry."

Dan was surprised. "That's all you have to say. You nearly got Chloe hurt and all you can say is sorry."

Lucifer took a sip. And looked at Dan. "She knows the danger of the job. We were just questioning Ralph and then the guns came out. Detective Decker was fine."

"Whatever man. Ever since you killed those other two men. Which you somehow got out of any charges. She has been a little messed up."

Lucifer took a deep breath. "I'm sorry that happened."

"Stay away from her." Dan warned. He turned to walk out of the penthouse. "We may need to ask questions later." He then left.

Lucifer placed his hands on the piano. He began to play the song he had played while mourning Isaiah. The look on Chloe's face heavily on his mind. He hated that he had hurt her so bad. He wasn't sure how he could help her get over it.


He played for hours. He didn't notice the passage of time. The song just played over and over in him mind. It translated to his hands. He didn't notice the elevator doors opening. But he felt someone standing beside him. He turned his gaze sideways. She stood there. Silently watching him.

He stopped playing and just looked at her. "Detective? Back so soon." A smile spread across his handsome face.

"I need to see it." Chloe's voice trembled.

"Excuse me?" He raised an eyebrow. "See what?"

"I have to see it." Her voice was shaky. He looked her in the eyes. He couldn't tell what she was thinking.

"See what?"

"Your face."

He stood up from the piano and took a step towards her. She backed up. "Can't you see my face."

"No. I need to see the other one."

He shook his head. "No." He reached out his hand to touch her arm.

She backed away from his touch. " I need to see it. It's the only way. Please Lucifer."

He hated the pain in her voice. The desperation. He did not want to do this. His nastier side was reserved for those who deserved it. "I will not do that to you, Chloe." He said softly.

She glared at him. "Do it Lucifer. I need to get it out of my head."

He reached out his hand again to her. Placing his hand on the side of her head. She stood there. Didn't pull away. "Is that really what you want?" He said sadly.

She reached up and moved his hand off her face. She looked at his eyes. So soft and enduring. He looked nothing like the vicious monster he had be portrayed as. But she needed to see it. "Yes. Lucifer."

He backed away from her. He turned away from her. Walking to the piano he put his hands on the gleaming surface. He hung his head. "I really wish you desired something else." His voice was sad.

"Lucifer. Please. I can't sleep. I can't think." Chloe said tearfully. "Do this for me."

Lucifer sighed heavily. He placed his hand on his son's urn for a moment. He then turned to Chloe. His handsome visage melting away into the red face of the Devil. Fire burned in his eyes he took a step towards her.

She stood there. Staring at him dead on. He felt her fear rising. He sensed she wanted to run. But she just stood there. She reached out her hand to him. He flinched from her touch. Tears formed in her eyes and she looked away.

His face returned too normal. He placed his hand on her shoulder. She turned and put her arms around him. He was surprised. She buried her face in his chest. His heart swelled at the contact. He wrapped his arms around her.

"Thank you." She said quietly.

He reached down and placed his hand on her cheek. "Did that help?" He said gently.

She looked up at him and nodded. They stared into each other's eyes for a moment. She pulled away from his embrace. She started for the elevator. He sighed sadly. She then turned and walked over to him and placed a kiss on his lips.

For a moment he was stunned. It was everything he ever wanted. But he pulled back. He looked down at her. Her eyes beckoning him for more. He wrapped his arms around her again and pulled her close. And once again kissed her.

They kissed for a minute before Chloe pulled away from the Devil's embrace. Lucifer's shoulders fell with disappointment. She looked at him and smiled. "I have to go."

He sighed. "Okay."

She headed for the elevator and pushed the button. He watched her. She turned and looked at him. "I may call you later." The elevator doors opened and she went inside.

He watched sadly as the doors closed. For a moment he stood there. Then he walked back to his piano and sat down. He played the song again. His mind completely on Chloe.

Author's Note: Please note. I am not into the shipping fad. Nor have I really seen Lucifer and Chloe as a couple. But this seems to be the direction things are going. And yes I will get to the reason why she is his kryptonite. Hang tight.