(Season 2x17 = Sympathy for the Goddess)

# It's been less than a couple of weeks since the whole, 'God Johnson incident.' During that time, I had finally taken my exam. I'd say I did very well. Mainly because I finished 15mins early and some of the other students gave me dirty looks as I was leaving the room. Unfortunately, until I get my results (which should be any day now), I won't be allowed to attend crime scenes. I just hope I get them before I leave. Speaking of which, after we found another piece of the Sword, Mam, Amenadiel, Lucifer and I have spent the last two weeks trying to find what we hope is the last piece.

# As much as I would like to go back to Heaven, I'm not comfortable about family's intentions. Luci only want's to go back so he can watch our parents tear each other apart, Amenadiel is completely oblivious about Lucifer's motives and Mam has been acting… really strange. She's always on edge, she's constantly rushing us to find the last piece and not telling us why. I know she wants to see the rest of our family, but all of this is getting pretty stressful.

# Eventually, we got a lead on the missing piece. Apparently, 'Charlotte Richards' represents an artefacts smuggler named Zeke Moore. With any luck, he probably knows where or even has the piece. So, on a bright and early morning, Mam had set up a meeting with the smuggler at this Bar/Plaza downtown, and to make sure things go right, Luci and I stayed on the side-lines and watched over Mam.

Hairstyle: Let down + Black, mini rose hairclip

Top: Pale Yellow, scoop neckline T-shirt

Bottoms: Black, Triple layer/ruffled mini skirt + Black, Rose wide/elastic waist belt

Footwear: Black, Peep-toe, Slingback strap, adorned with a Black rose, stiletto heels + Gold, rhinestone anklet (on left ankle)

Necklace: Gold-Chain, Black Rose pendant

As Lucifer and Jophiel watched over their mother's meeting, Amenadiel showed up, wanting to speak with Lucifer.

Amenadiel: Lucifer, we need to talk about something.

Lucifer: What, can it wait? Were busy keeping an eye on our mercurial mother.

Amenadiel: No, it's important. I think you might be in danger.

Lucifer: Is it the yakuza? The Nephilim? One million Mums?

Amenadiel: It's Maze. She's angry with you, brother.

Lucifer: *Chuckles* Well, is it Tuesday already?

Jophiel: Yeah, seriously brother, when is Maze not angry at Luci?

Lucifer: Exactly. In case you've missed it brother, anger is Maze's default setting. Sort of baked into her demon DNA.

Amenadiel: No, this is different, Luci. I think you really need to talk with her.

Lucifer: She'll get over it, she always does. Right now we have bigger issues to deal with, like whether or not Mum is wasting our time.

Jophiel: That man she's talking to, is Zeke Moore. He's an artefacts smuggler and one of Mam's shady clients. Hopefully he'll have what we want.

Amenadiel: If she believes her client has found another piece of the Flaming Sword, so do I.

Lucifer: Aw, such a loyal son. But Mam hasn't adapted to this world as well as you think. This chap could be conning her.

Jophiel: Hence, 'shady client.'

Lucifer: I think I'm gonna go make sure… (Attempts to get out of his chair but his sibling's stop him)

Amenadiel: She seems to be doing just fine.

Jophiel: Yeah, it's not like she's… What is she doing?

The three of them then saw Charlotte give Zeke a large briefcase full of money, before he showed the missing piece.

Lucifer: That's not the money, is it?

Amenadiel: Of course not. She wouldn't bring it to the meeting.

Charlotte then 'opens' the briefcase and shows Zeke the money.

Lucifer: No, of course. I mean, that would be absurd, wouldn't it?

Amenadiel: She's just showing it to him.

Jophiel: Yeah, but he's not showing 'her' the missing piece.

Amenadiel: Well I mean, it's not like she's gonna hand it to him before she… (See's Charlotte hand over the briefcase) gets, the, piece. That's great.

Jophiel: *groans and facepalms*

Lucifer: And now she's letting him leave. Marvelous.

The three sibling's then walked over to confront their mother.

Charlotte: Well, that went well.

Lucifer: Oh, you think so, do you?

Charlotte: I do. He has what we need in his safe in the back room.

Lucifer: Oh.

Charlotte: He's going to get right now.

Jophiel: Mam, you just handed a briefcase full of cash to shady smuggler who didn't show you any proof or existence of what we need.

Charlotte: And?

Lucifer: You've been Conned.

Charlotte: *Scoffs* He's a client of mine, darling. I don't think he'd be that foolhardy.

Lucifer: Oh.

Charlotte: Well, I'm sure he'll be right back. (Her children give her the 'I doubt it' look) Maybe we should go check just be sure.

Lucifer: I think that's a good idea, don't you?

The four of them then made their made to the back room, as soon as they walked into the room, they found Zeke dead on the floor. Along with the briefcase gone and his safe empty.

Charlotte: Huh, see? He didn't con me.

Jophiel: No, instead he's dead, and someone just robbed him of what's ours. Much better.

Lucifer: Well, the good news is, after this spectacular bungling, I happen to work with a homicide detective.

Charlotte: If you find the killer, then you'll find our piece to the Flaming Sword.

Amenadiel: But Mom…

Lucifer: The challenge is… making sure we catch the case before some other detective.

Amenadiel: But what about…

Charlotte: I may be able to help.

Lucifer: Really? I'm all ears.

Jophiel: As am I. oh hey Amenadiel, would you mind staying here and make sure no one comes in or out of this room until we come back? Thanks, see ya later.

Before Amenadiel even had a chance to speak, both his mother and siblings had already walked out the door. As for Charlotte's plan, she'll come by the precinct and try to convince Chloe into taking the case.

# Within the hour, Chloe agreed to go down to the crime scene. Granted, it took some… effort, to convince her otherwise. My Mam is not very good at Charades. Anyways, once we were on the case (including Mam), we had already found our first clue, a mobile phone. It was locked and it only showed a picture of cartoon eyeballs or boobs or even a butt. But were off to a good start.

They discovered from Charlotte, that Zeke worked with Bianca Ruiz. A Tequila magnate, who uses her business as front to smuggle weapons, drugs and even people. The LAPD had been trying to take down her operation for years but no luck. So the case might change their luck. Thanks to Ella, it was most possible. she discovered that the image on the phone was a symbol from a record label company called 'INSANE WORDZ RECORDS.'

# When Ella found the website, she put on a song from the record, which got everyone's attention and It wasn't exactly my type of Hip-hop music.

Ella: You guys, it's a record label. The symbol on the phone we found is the label's logo.

Lucifer: And they choose to publish this music of their own free will?

Jophiel: It's actually a vanity label. It exists only to make this Lads music. (shows the image of the singer)

Chloe: Okay, well, who owns it? And can you please turn it off?

Ella: (Turns off the music) Chet Ruiz.

Charlotte: Bianca's youngest son. Half our billing goes to keeping him out of jail.

Chloe: So Bianca's own son robbed and killed one of her most loyal soldiers?

Dan: The files barley mention Chet. I didn't know he was actually part of the family business.

Charlotte: He's not. Bianca tries to keep him away from it all as possible.

Chloe: Maybe he started to resent that, decided to make a play?

Lucifer: And then dropped his phone, proving just how right his mother was about him. *chuckle's*

Chloe: Well if Chet is the killer, this could be our chance to take down Bianca as well. Cut off the head of her entire operation. This could be huge.

Ella: Bummer is, the phone proves that Chet was in the room but doesn't definitively tie him to the murder.

Chloe: Dan, why don't you work on hacking the passcode. I'll have a chat with Chet. And, Charlotte, thank so much for your help. (Tries to escort Charlotte out of the lab) But now that one of your clients is our main suspect, it's best you go. (attempts to close the door)

Charlotte: (Holds the door) I don't think I have to go quite yet.

Chloe: Maybe not, but I think you should.

Charlotte: Bianca's having a party today. It's the launch of her new tequila. I'm sure Chet will be there, and… I'm invited.

Chloe: Why do you want to help us now?

Charlotte: Because we all want the same thing, to find out who robbed and killed Zeke.

Dan: You know Chloe, it would be a good chance for us to go undercover. Gather some intel before they even know were on to them.

Chloe: *clears throat* All right.

Lucifer: Good. It's settled. The Detective and I will go, so thank you so much for your help…

Charlotte: I don't think so. The invitation is under my name. I will go. Perhaps Detective Espinoza should join me.

Jophiel: *Shivers in disgust*

Lucifer: No. yes, that's not happening. Uh, very well, I'll go with you…

Chloe: No, I'll go with Charlotte.

Lucifer: But, Detective…

Chloe: No arguments.

Charlotte: Very well. but I suggest you go shopping. This isn't the place you can attend in 'pyjamas.' (Exit's the room)

Lucifer: This is ridiculous. (Exits the room too. with Chloe, Dan and Jophiel behind him)

Chloe: Pyjamas?

Jophiel: It wouldn't hurt you to wear less coats and jumpers. We live in L.A. after all.

Ella: *To herself* What if Ella goes to the party? That sounds like a great idea. Oh my god. Thank you so much for thinking of me. But you know what? I am super busy. (Realizing something) Oh Shit, I forgot! (Rushes out of the lab) Jo! Joei!

Jophiel: (Hears Ella) Yeah.

Ella: Hey, there's something I wanna show you. (Takes Jophiel's hand and guide's her back to the lab) Alright, close your eye's.

Jophiel: *Giggle* What, what for?

Ella: Trust me, it's a surprise.

Jophiel: Okay. (Closes her eyes)

# As I kept my eyes closed, I heard and felt Ella pick something up, walk up from behind me and then place what felt like, a long chained necklace over my head.

Ella: Okay, open them.

# I opened my eyes, looked down and saw that I was wearing a long, silver necklace with 'half' of a heart with an angel wing pendant.

Jophiel: What's this?

Ella: That, is the symbol of our soon to be 'full-time partnership.' Look… (Takes out her half of the necklace and clicks them together. Revealing to say; 'Partners in Crime.') See. As soon as you get those test results, will be 'Partners in Crime.'

Jophiel: *touched* Oh, Ella, Thank you. This is nicest gift anyone's given me. I'm not sure I can accept this though.

Ella: Ah, don't be so modest. You worked really hard for that test. And this is what you deserve.

Jophiel: But I won't be getting my results for another couple of days.

Ella: And no matter what, it will say, 'you passed.'

# Ella had so much faith in me and is getting excited over a partnership that's going to end before even starts. All because I'm leaving. That's when I realized that it was time for me to come clean.

Jophiel: Ella. There's something I need tell you. And it's not exactly good news.

Ella: Oh, is everything okay?

Jophiel: *Sighs* You remember, when I told you and the girls, I ran-away from home?

Ella: Yeah. That's was quite a leap.

Jophiel: Well, my Mam and my brothers and I have been talking, and we've been thinking about going back there. To see the rest of our family.

Ella: Isn't that good news? Don't you wanna see your family?

Jophiel: I do, of course I do. It's just that… my family and I are from this, 'whole another world.' And it's so far away from here.

Ella: Wait, your saying you might be moving back there?

Jophiel: Maybe? I don't know. I love working here and I can't just say no to mi family when were this close to returning. Plus I'm the only one who can take us there.

Ella: Hey, I have four brothers, I get it. You want to see your to family again. That's not a bad thing, it's actually really sweet. And as much as I'll miss having you and your brother around… (Gets cut-off when Jophiel gives her a big hug)

Jophiel: Thank you Ella. (Ella smiles and hugs her back)

During Jophiel and Ella's heart to heart, the others had either formed or mended their own friendships.

When he had time to spare, Dan decided to spend it by hanging-out with Amenadiel. They bonded over drinks, Dan's improv class and how they're both unable to compete with Lucifer.

Lucifer and Maze tried to put in a good word for Linda after she got suspended for helping Lucifer break out of the mental hospital but it backfired when he mentioned that he and Linda had previously slept together to pay for his therapy. Afterwards, 'certain' words were said between Lucifer and Maze and it lead to a 'Brutal Smack-down from Hell.' When in truth, it was more about Maze feeling abandoned over Lucifer's departure. Even though it wasn't his true intention, Lucifer realized just how bad of a friend he had been to Maze for taking advantage of her feeling's. After making an amends with Lucifer, Maze continued on finding a way to save Linda's job.

Meanwhile, Chloe and Charlotte had managed to get a lead from Chet and Bianca. It was revealed that Chet's phone contained private information from the shady side of his mother's business. If the police find a way to crack it, it would be the key to finally taking down Bianca. The only problem was, the tech team couldn't find the passcode.

With this new breakthrough, Chloe and Dan came back to the precinct to discuss the situation with the phone to Ella and Jophiel.

Ella: (holding the phone) This phone could be the key to taking down the Ruiz empire.

Dan: Yeah, but how can we crack it if cyber couldn't even do it?

Ella: Time. That idiot didn't install a program that can remotely wipe the phone. And, it's an older phone with just a four-digit code.

Dan: So what, we just keep trying until we get in? How long will that take?

Ella: There are only 10,000 options. Well actually, 9,996 now, I took a couple of stabs. So, hey, making progress. I would say maybe a month.

Dan: Well, we can't arrest 'em till we know what's on that phone. And if they try to make a run for it…

Chloe: All right. Let's try to speed it up. Let's look into Chet's background, let's try and come up with number combinations that might be meaningful to him, alright?

Jophiel: With any luck, I can probably find something on one of his social media accounts.

Chloe: Great, let's go.

# From there, Ella and I had started on trying to find the passcode on the phone. Using Ella's laptop, I opened Chet's files and social media accounts. First, we started with the easiest, his birthday. During which, we got a surprise visit.

Jophiel: Try his birthday backwards.

Ella: (types in the number) Nope. Maybe double 69. (types) Nope, but oddly relieved that's not it.

Jophiel: (see's Charlotte entering the room) Ma… Charlotte. What are you doing here?

Charlotte: Oh, I just thought I'd come by. And Miss Lopez, we haven't really had a chance to meet.

Ella: I know. I've been looking forward a formal 'Hey-ya.' (Attempts to give Charlotte a friendly hug but gets pushed away)

Charlotte: (Dodging Ella's hug) Uh, no, I see your both still working on the phone. I knew Chet well. Perhaps I could borrow it, maybe try some combinations?

Jophiel: Well, sorry Charlotte, but as long as this phone remains in police custody in an on going murder case, we can't just give it to you.

Ella: Now hold on, although though I agree. (looks at Charlotte) I see through you. I know you are waiting around for my boy Dan.

Charlotte: Oh.

Jophiel: Eww.

Charlotte: Caught me red-handed.

Ella: And even though, most everybody is like, 'She a Shark,' 'Those dead Eyes,' 'Don't trust her.'

# Why do I get the feeling those things were said 'before' my mother found Charlotte's body?

Ella: When I look at you… I see a light.

Charlotte: Did my bandage come undone?

Ella: So, for now, benefit of the doubt. But if you ever hurt Dan again, I'll have someone break your legs.

Jophiel: Damm Ella.

Ella: (Her phone vibrates) Oh, that's my brother. I've been trying to get a hold of him forever. Ah, Joei can you watch the phone?

Jophiel: No problem.

Ella: Thanks. (She's about to leave the Lab when she briefly stops to complement Charlotte) Remember, Light.

As soon as Ella left the room, Charlotte saw her chance and said to Jophiel…

Charlotte: Darling I need the phone.

Jophiel: What?

Charlotte: I need the phone Jophiel. Bianca Ruiz has what Zeke smuggled and if I don't give her that phone, she'll make sure it'll never see the light of day again.

Jophiel: Mam, I'm sorry. But as I said before, I can't just give you the phone. I could get into big trouble for it.

Charlotte: Fine. Then I'll just take it myself. (grabs the phone and attempts to walk away)

Jophiel: Mam!

Charlotte was about to walk out with the phone when she was suddenly stopped by Chloe.

Chloe: Start talking.

Charlotte: *sighs*

Jophiel: Chloe. I can explain.

Chloe: Nope. *Points to Charlotte* I want 'her' to explain.

# At first, I thought Mam would come up with something that would be hard to believe. Instead, she told Chloe the truth (sort of). She told Chloe how her, me and my brothers are related and why we act so strangely around her. It's because she's our Dad's Ex. She explained how they had a 'very' dysfunctional marriage that ended in 'Hell.' By the way, if anyone asks, Charlotte Richards is my Stepmother. As for Bianca, instead of mentioning the piece, she said that Bianca threatened her children. Which gave Chloe an idea.

After finding out the 'truth' about Charlotte, Chloe went over to Lucifer's and told him about it. She also needed his help with her plan. The plan was, she'd give the phone to Charlotte, she'll give it to Bianca and once Bianca gave Charlotte the key to what she needed, the police would stormed in and finally arrest Bianca. With Bianca in custody and with Chet on the run, Lucifer and Charlotte finally found what Zeke smuggled for them.

# We all met up at the penthouse where Lucifer showed us that the 'piece' we'd been looking for, it was some sort of ancient book.

Jophiel: (See's the cut's and bruises on Lucifer's face) What happened to your face?

Lucifer: You should see Mazikeen. (Drops the book on the table)

Charlotte: A Book? That's what Zeke smuggled for me? *scoffs* This a joke?

Lucifer: Well, if it were, I would have chosen something funnier, like Douglas Adams or Freud.

Charlotte: Are you certain... that this was all in the safety deposit box? Well How Is a Book Supposed To Ignite The Sword?!

Amenadiel: Maybe it's an instruction manual.

Charlotte: (opens the book) In an ancient language I can't read. Wonderful. Here. (passes the book to Lucifer)

Lucifer: Wh… I can't read it.

Charlotte: But you speak every language.

Lucifer: 'Speak,' not read. I've always found tongues much more useful than books.

Charlotte: Fine. Jophiel, you read it.

Jophiel: I can't read it either. I only know 70 languages, this ain't one of them. I'm an artist not a linguist.

Lucifer: So whatever language this is…

Amenadiel: It's Sumerian. Unlike some of us who had everything handed to him, or spent her time traveling and doodling, I actually spent my youth studying.

Lucifer & Jophiel: (looking offended)

Charlotte: Excellent. (Strokes Amenadiel's cheeks) My smart boy. How… how quickly can you translate it?

Amenadiel: Um, should only take me a few days.

Charlotte: Days?! I don't have that kind of time!

Lucifer: Mum, why do you got your knickers in such a twist?

Jophiel: Is there reason why you've been in such a big hurry lately?

Charlotte: I'm... I'm just anxious to see the rest of the family. Please. Start translating. (Leaves the Room)

Amenadiel: There's something going on with her?

Lucifer: Yes, or it's just that time in the millennium.

Jophiel: Please, don't 'ever' say stuff like that.

Lucifer: (confused) What?

# While Amenadiel was translating, Lucifer played on his piano and I stayed and was reading a book from Lucifer's library on the couch.

Lucifer: Who knew translating could be so exhausting.

Jophiel: *Chuckles*

Amenadiel: Listen, I think I found something.

Lucifer & Jophiel: (turning to face Amenadiel) Huh?

Amenadiel: 'God shattered the Flaming Sword into three distinct pieces.' 'The Blade of Death.'

Jophiel: Azrael's.

Amenadiel: 'The Medallion of Life.'

Lucifer: Johnson's belt buckle.

Amenadiel: And the key that binds all together.

Lucifer: Well, key's don't bind, they unlock. I think someone needs to go back to translation school.

Amenadiel: And guess who has the key.

Lucifer: Well don't leave us in suspense. Who is it, brother?

Amenadiel: It says that God entrusted the key to his 'Favourite Son.' (slams the book shut) Of course he gave it to you. It's always you, isn't it?

Lucifer: Well what are you talking about? The only keys I got are these. (plays the piano keys)

Jophiel: Well, let's not forget, you were Dad's favourite Angel once upon a time.

Lucifer: Yes, I 'was,' until he sent me down to Hell for eternity.

Amenadiel: What else did you bring with you to Earth, Luci? (looks at Lucifer's ring) Your ring. I've never seen you without it, maybe that's the key. (Picks up the sword and tries to hand it over to Lucifer)

# Now that I think about, Lucifer never goes anywhere without that ring. Although, I have no clue where he got it from.

Lucifer: Well the key to completing my ensemble maybe.

Amenadiel: Here. Try and attach your ring to this.

Unknowing to Amenadiel, the key couldn't have been Lucifer's ring, because Lucifer and Jophiel were the one's who saw who really had the key.

Jophiel: Ah, Amenadiel…

Amenadiel: Just do it. And we'll confirm what we already know.

Lucifer: Brother…

Amenadiel: That's Father's favourite, despite everything that you have done, is and always has been you.

Lucifer: Look down.

Amenadiel did so and saw that the key is 'his necklace.' It was levitating towards the sword!

Lucifer: Is that the key around your neck or are you just happy to see me? He entrusted it… to you, brother.

# Revealing that Amenadiel is God's favourite son.

Hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Because by the end of the next chapter, I'll be making a special announcement. Thanks so much for reading. Please comment/review.