Lucifer stood by the balcony the next morning, watching as the storm continued to rage. He hated it. It was like watching his father's rage, which in this case served as a reminder that his father knew his deepest secret. That every member of his family would soon enough.
Lucifer had sent Michael on his way maybe an hour after he broke down. He'd finally managed to gain control of his emotions and asked his twin to leave. The detective had returned from downstairs about ten minutes later, but, fortunately, she didn't try to get him to talk about it. She just sat with him, much like she had the night she found out the truth about him.
As if on cue, Lucifer soon heard footsteps walking towards him. He turned to see the detective coming his way. "Hello, Detective. Did you sleep well?"
"Yeah, considering there was an unnatural storm brewing outside. I'm guessing you didn't though," Chloe said.
Lucifer merely shrugged in response.
Chloe turned her attention to the storm, which if anything, seemed to be getting worse. "It doesn't seem like it's going to let up anytime soon. "I'm going to need to check up on Trixie, she's with Dan."
"You can't leave. It would be too dangerous right now," Lucifer said.
"I know. Don't worry, I'm not planning to go anywhere," Chloe assured him. She did wish she could physically check on her daughter, but it wouldn't do any good for her to risk her physical safety at this point. The storm had gotten worse since she arrived at Lucifer's, and occasionally, the earthquakes still happened. She would just have to hope that there was still cell service. There had been when she checked in with Dan and Trixie last night, but it had been pretty bad even then.
Just then, there was a loud thunder bolt that resonated throughout the penthouse. "Bloody Hell. Dad, stop it, please," Lucifer said almost pleadingly at the ceiling. He doubted his father would listen. He never listened to Lucifer.
Chloe took out her phone and tried to make a call, but there was no signal. "Damn."
"I'm sorry, Detective," Lucifer said.
"Lucifer, this is not your fault" Chloe said in a firm tone.
"It's happening because of me," Lucifer said. His father was angry because of something that happened to him, which Lucifer still didn't understand. That made him responsible.
"No, it happened because of Adam and Eve. You were a victim. This is their fault, not yours. And you know something? Your father is right to be angry. He's obviously furious, and he should be. Any parent would be. I'm upset that I can't get to my daughter right now, and I wish that God's anger wasn't taking such a physical form, but I don't blame you for that, or even really God," Chloe told him.
"I wish he'd stop," Lucifer muttered.
"I know. So, do you wanna talk about what happened with your brother?"
"He wants me to return to the Silver City. He doesn't think I should be around humans anymore. I guess he blames all humans for…. He's never been a fan of humans anyway," Lucifer said.
"Yeah, I noticed. Is that what your father wants, for you to go back to Heaven?" she asked.
"Michael says so. He said Dad was going to wait to talk to me about it, but that he'd welcome me back," Lucifer said.
"Do you want to go back?" Chloe asked. She didn't want him to leave, but she could understand if he wanted to go. Humans overall hadn't been good to Lucifer. She imagined being on Earth was better than Hell, but still couldn't relish being vilified by humanity. She was honestly surprised Lucifer didn't hate humans. They'd been awful to him from the very start.
"I told Michael I wouldn't go. This is my home now," Lucifer said.
"I'm glad you feel that way, Lucifer. I don't think I would if I were you. Still, I'm sure a part of you wants to go back, even if just to visit. Do you?" Chloe said. She was glad Lucifer wanted to stay, but that didn't mean he couldn't go back every once and while if he wanted. It didn't have to be all or nothing, at least she hoped not.
"I…I shouldn't want to. I've always said I hate it there," Lucifer said. The problem was that a part of him did want to go back, if only to see if he was truly welcome. He didn't understand why. He hadn't felt the urge before, and with his family slowly finding out the truth about him, it should make him even less inclined to go back.
"It's easy to hate someplace your forbidden to go, especially if deep down, you really don't. I think it was your way of coping with being kicked out," Chloe said.
Lucifer snorted. "That sounds like something Linda would say."
"It was your home, Lucifer. It makes sense that a part of you would miss it, even if you didn't realize it. It makes sense that you'd want to return," Chloe said.
"It became a hell for me," Lucifer said.
"I know. Adam and Eve made it that way. Maybe that's even more of a reason to go back. Maybe you need to face what they did to you and make Heaven what it was meant to be again," Chloe said.
"Do you want me to go?" Lucifer asked with hurt laced in his voice. He thought they were okay again, but she seemed to be trying to convince him to leave.
"No, I want you to get through all this. I know you won't get past it, but you can move on and heal from it, and I think a part of that might be going back, especially since I think a part of you wants to," Chloe said.
"I told you that this is my home. I don't lie," Lucifer said defensively.
"I know you don't. I believe that you think of Earth as home, but that doesn't mean that Heaven can't be too. Plus, like I said, going doesn't mean you have to stay. If you go, I hope you do come back," Chloe told him.
"For all I know Michael's lying or wrong. Father may not want me there at all," Lucifer said. He couldn't deny that he feared that. Michael said their father wanted him to go back, but Lucifer could show up, and his father could toss him out again. Although, Lucifer wasn't sure why he cared. He shouldn't care what his father thought about him.
"I don't think that's true. Look around. What is happening now is proof that your father cares about you," Chloe said. She then looked back outside at the storm, which seemed to be slowing down just a little. It was still raining pretty good, but it seemed to be a little less intense, plus, the thunder had turned into small rumbles with the occasional lightening. "It seems to actually be calming down. It seems like your father heard you earlier."
Lucifer just shrugged in response.
Soon, they both heard the ding of the elevator. They both walked towards it find Eve coming off smiling.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Chloe asked angrily.
"How did you even get up here? The club is closed and no one's here to let you in due to the apocalyptic storm going on," Lucifer said.
"Yeah, the storm is crazy, isn't it? I heard it's happening everywhere. Anyway, the parking garage is open. I found your private entrance. I was hoping I could talk to you alone," Eve said as she looked over at Chloe in disappointment.
"So you could try to force yourself on him again," Chloe asked as she stepped in front of her partner. She knew Lucifer could take care of himself, but she also knew that he understandably didn't want Eve near him.
"That's not what happened. He must be saying that for your sake. Tell her, Lucifer. We had a great time together," Eve said.
"I don't lie," Lucifer snarled.
"But it's not what happened. You loved it. Adam said…"
"Your husband was a rapist! So are you. Who the hell cares what he said? What did Lucifer say? He said no! He begged you to leave him alone! But you're rapists, so of course you didn't listen," Chloe said in disgust.
"He didn't mean…"
"Shut up! I will not listen to you explain away Lucifer's lack of consent. He told you no, and you continued to violate him. Now you're here trying to do it again. Well, it's not going to happen. I will not let you hurt him again, and I get the feeling that I will not be the only one in line to stop you," she said.
"I didn't do anything. Tell her, Luce," Eve said before trying to walk around Chloe to get to him.
Lucifer immediately backed up while Chloe pushed the woman away.
"Back off!"
"Get the hell away from my brother!" another voice yelled.
They all turned to see Amenadiel in the middle of the room with his wings out.
Lucifer looked down at the floor to avoid Amenadiel's eyes. He could not face his older brother knowing that he knew the truth.
Amenadiel was livid. This pathetic human had already hurt his brother countless times. Now she was daring to accost him again in his own home. He was going to make her pay for that, and he would make sure his father did too.
"Hi, Amenadiel. Why do you seem so angry?" Eve asked.
Amenadiel put his wings away before stalking forward and grabbing her by the arms. "How dare you come here?! How dare you force my brother into your presence after everything you've done?!"
"I didn't do anything. I told you, he's…"
"If you know what's good for you, you will shut up! My orders are to return you to the Silver City, but I don't think my father will care if you're not in perfect condition," Amenadiel said in a threatening tone.
"What? No, I don't want to go back there. It's so boring," Eve whined.
"Oh, I promise you, you won't be bored for long, and I imagine your stay will be short. You are being brought back to stand trial for what you did to my brother. You will suffer for that!" Amenadiel snarled as he shook her.
"I guess God doesn't have a statute of limitations," Chloe said with a smirk. She was glad to see that Eve would answer for what she did to Lucifer. It killed her that there was nothing she could do to bring this woman down, but it seemed that someone could.
" I didn't do anything," Eve protested.
Amenadiel ignored her and turned his attention to his brother. "Luci?"
"Get her out of here," Lucifer said without looking at his brother.
"I'm so sorry, Luci," Amenadiel said before summoning his wings again and disappearing with Eve.
Chloe turned to Lucifer and gently took him into her arms.
Lucifer held onto the Detective as hard as he could and relished in her comfort.