Vox had been trying everything he could think of in the upcoming. Chocolates, more flowers, gift baskets, Charlie simply won't' get the hint.

Seviathan was telling the truth, Charlie was the most dense woman he had ever met when it came to romance. It was like she was blind, he wondered how Vaggie could put up with Charlie's thick-headed nature prior to dating because it was downright infuriating.

'I wish I could've at least talked to that moth about what she did to get Charlie's attention. I've literally tried everything and she can't get it…'

He tried being up-front, but Charlie literally seemed to think someone in front of her meant someone out there. By now, he had given up, figuring that he'd be leaving soon and that it was a waste to get in a relationship with Charlie.

They were boarding up the hotel's doors, as extermination was on the horizon. Seviathan was putting boards on the window with Vox and Alastor.

They weren't particularly friends, but they had toned down hostility towards each other. Vox still didn't like him for obvious reasons, but he tolerated his presence.

"Alright that should do it…" Vox said,"Hey Seviathan, did you get your side?"

"I'm getting it! This last board is being a pain in the ass…"

Vox sighed as he walked over, he was taller than Seviathan so he held up the board so it could be nailed down. The shorter male then grabbed the hammer and boarded up the windows.

"Thanks.." To think he'd have the TV Overlord of all people helping him with menial tasks was shocking. Usually his father paid people to board up their house, so Seviathan wasn't used to doing the heavy lifting himself.

Vox shrugged,"Don't mention it."

"Never done this before. Father usually had some random losers board up our house. This stuff is heavier than it looks."

Vox narrowed his eyes,"I had the same thought you did. My ex used to have our windows proofed so we don't get exterminated. It's tolerable after the first time. Just now that we have less people it's more work."

"Yeah. I guess. Look, I know we're not friends, but can you stop holding a grudge against me? Charlie and I ain't even that close anymore so I don't get why you're so cold towards me."

"Just not a fan of you."

"Yeah I know, even Radio is more friendly towards me than you and he barely talks. He just stares out into space looking at the bar half the time like a dead person. Charlie had to drag him out to help since he barely functions nowadays. I honestly never thought the intimidating Radio Demon would behave like a depressed loner when I moved here…"

Alastor's behavior had gotten worse. Barley did anything and simply stood there. Vox and Seviathan tried interacting with him, but he simply brushed them off half the time. It was like he was barley there.

"Alastor hasn't been the same since the others left. Husk and Niffty leaving had a big effect on him and he's too damn stubborn to admit it."

"Figures, he's not much for expressing himself. At least if he changes he has a chance at going to heaven. I probably won't…"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm a hellborn. I doubt they'd want me up there in heaven. Charlie's different because she's basically an angel's daughter, they'd let her in if Lucifer didn't get mad at them. Me? I mean, I'm the son of an overlord but I doubt they'd want me around. Probably damned like the rest of hell is. At least the place is cheap…"

Vox narrowed his eyes,"Never know I guess. They might change their mind."

"Tch. Like they would."

As they finished the last board, they were ready to head inside when they spotted Alastor looking up.

"What are you doing Radio?"

"Nothing...Just looking out...You know everyone's left, soon you two will as well."

"I mean I doubt it, at least in my case. I'm a hellborn, they don't want us…"

"Debatable. They haven't said anything, in fact you're the first hell-born who came here so I'm not certain if you can or can't be accepted. Only time will tell, but I know that you'll leave soon, Vox. You know that too."

"I guess…" Vox said, he was already aware the time was coming."At least I'll get to see my old friends up there and the gang. But you've changed as well, maybe they'll let you see Niffty and Husk again."

Alastor remained silent, looking down."I'm not certain they'll let someone like me in…As much as I love being in hell, enjoying the suffering of others, I don't like the idea of being alone down here. It doesn't feel the same without anyone to enjoy it with. I haven't felt happiness since everyone left and while I enjoy Charlie's company, I'd rather not just be with her all the time."

"Hey, they let mobsters in when they repented, I don't see why they wouldn't let you in."

Suddenly they heard the sound of a car stopping in front of the hotel. Seviathan's face fell,"Guys, its Lucifer…" He knew that vehicle anywhere.

"What's he doing here?"

"Probably for Charlie…" Alastor said.

Lucifer stepped out of the vehicle, cane in hand. He noticed the three and walked up to them,"Hello boys. Been a while since I've seen you, especially you Seviathan.." The way he said it made it clear he wasn't a fan of him being here."Never expected to see your face at my daughter's passion project, what brings you here? I hope you're not here to try and rekindle that lost flame."

"No. Parents disowned me and Charlie gave me a place to stay. Said we could be friends but it's a no on the relationship."

"Good, I don't need any old flames coming back.."

"So why are you here?" Vox asked.

"Charlie wanted to talk to me. Said something important and that I needed to be face to face."

"Well she's not here at the moment, perhaps you should wait for her inside." Charlie had gone out on an errand and would be back, she told them to board up while she was away.

They all went inside, Vox being the only one to stay beside Lucifer as they sat on the couch. Alastor and Leviathan retreated to their rooms for their own reasons.

"So, what do you think she called you for?"

Lucifer shrugged,"If I had to guess, it'd be about being allowed to go to heaven. She's been trying to talk me and her mother into it for a while since Vaggie left. I told her no, but she probably wants to make her case."

"Why not? I mean, heaven can't be that bad. I know you and your father don't like each other but why can't Charlie go up there?"

"Are you seriously asking me why I don't want my daughter to go up to a place I was banished from? I don't understand why Charlie can't make new friends, there are plenty of demons and we're her family."

"I get that but isn't Charlie like an adult? Can't she make her own decisions?"

"To an extent, but this is crossing the border. She's my daughter, I'm the King Of Hell, and as hel''s princess she can't just jump into another realm because she wants to see her friends."

Vox knew he had to choose his words carefully, he didn't need Lucifer on him."No offense but don't you think that's a little harsh? I mean, Charlie's the reason they're in heaven and she'd probably want to see them again."

"Yes, and then she'll decide she wants to LIVE up there and I lose my daughter. That's not exactly what I want at the moment Vox. I know you, you didn't live long enough to have a child, and Velvet was technically your 'daughter' in a messed up type of way, but this is different. Not only is Velvet not your biological daughter, but Charlie is literally the princess."

"It's not your going to pass the throne to her, so what's the point in her being a princess if she can't really take over."

"That title has its perks, even if most people in hell don't give a damn. Regardless, she's my daughter and I'd rather not lose her because she wants to dance with cherubs with her friends."

"Even then, don't you think you should at least allow a compromise? Like allow Charlie to communicate and visit heaven for some time while still being able to hop back to hell?"

Lucifer blanked. He hadn't really thought of that, and no such thing had been done before."Vox, this issue is a lot more complicated than you think. I get what you're trying to say, but we'll need to get that through God's head first. My Father is very stubborn."

"He'll listen to Michael though. If Michael agrees, I'm certain he'll listen."

"Who's to say that would even work? You don't know how my father is."

"I may not, but it wouldn't hurt to try."

"Why do you even care so much about what Charlie wants anyhow?" Lucifer asked,"If I didn't know any better I'd assume you two were dating."

"We're not…." Vox mumbled,"But Charlie has helped me in the past. She's the reason I even got this far and I can't thank her enough for it. She's helped everyone, and they ascended up there. Even with the ridicule from other demons, she didn't let it get in the way of her goals, as far fetched as her goal was. Even you doubted her and saw her as a failure, and yet she proved everyone's doubts wrong…"

Lucifer said nothing.

"Not to mention that despite everyone thinking she was naive and ditzy, she was able up her strength when she needed to. That's how she got Angel's contract and indirectly got him into heaven. She's helped all of us one way or another and none of us can thank her enough for it."

"You're that grateful for my daughter, hm? With the way you talk about her, I'd say you have an interest in her…."

"I do...but I know that I'll be leaving soon and that Charlie deserves to be with someone who will be able to stay with her. Charlie deserves someone who will love her..and will be at her side. And with how things are turning out, I doubt I'll be able to provide the last part. I love her with all my being, but I'm aware that it won't work out and that she considers me nothing but a friend."

Lucifer chucked,"Never expected to hear that out of you, Vox. Glad you care more about my daughter's happiness than your own, saves us all trouble. Had a hard time explaining that to her last boyfriend. You may not be my favorite overlord, but you're getting there…"

"Glad to know...though I should get going." Vox took his leave, going to his room.

Lucifer then perked up, smiling,"So Charlotte, did you hear everything?"

"Yeah…" Charlie mumbled,"So, can I at least visit heaven now?"

"What do you think? Of course you can. Your little boyfriend helped your case."

"Daddy! He's not my boyfriend!" Charlie shouted, turning red."He's just a really...good friend that's all."

"Mhm…" Lucifer smacked his lips.

"Dad!"

"What? I'm just saying. And I hope you don't mind me staying here for the night, rather not waste any fuel driving back home."

"It's fine Dad. You can use one of the guest rooms."

Lucifer nodded before picking a room, hiding himself away.

Charlie averted her gaze as she sat on the couch. She basically heard everything...She hadn't thought of it now, Vox liked her for all these years. And she was blind to it.

'It all makes sense now. That's why he never found anyone...because I was the one he wanted.' She made him feel found, helped him be able to love again.'It's not that I like him or anything. He's just a good friend of mine...a caring...charismatic...attractive guy-FUCK!'

Charlie cursed, this was terrible timing to realize you had feelings for a guy who was gonna likely leave to heaven! But she couldn't just bury them…

She still had one day, even if they couldn't be together, she could at least tell him before he goes...