Chloe sat on her couch drinking a glass of milk and reading a book. Well that has been what she's been trying to do for the past hour or so. He mind has kept wandering off on a certain man. Seeing him today, after the argument and his words, had been too soon. She wanted some time away, time to think and overcome this. Chloe had been wanting to crawl in bed and simple hide, but she had Trixie and her son to think of. They were counting on her and she could not let them down. Speaking of the baby, she jumped at the sudden kick. He has been restless since the fight. It appears he knew what she was feeling and would act out on it. Just after leaving Mariel in the cell, Dan walked up to her placing an arm over her shoulders. Little Lucifer didn't like that and ended up burning Dan. Of course she simply evaded the questions and called him crazy. Chloe had been worried, he has been getting out of control. Burning or placing a force field to prevent anyone to come close to her. She knew he sensed the absence of his father, but he was going to have to learn to live with it.

Mariel stood outside the house, looking thru the window. She spotted the detective sitting on the couch. From what she had learn from her brothers, mortals held onto grudges for long terms. So she knew this was not going to be easy. Taking in a deep breath, she raised her hand and knocked.

Chloe frowned, placing the mug and book on the table, she opened the door. "You know normally the in-laws are the first to cut all contact with the ex." She was rather surprised to see her, out of all the others. "Shouldn't you be in jail?"

"I flew out." Mariel said. "May I come in?"

"I suppose." Stepping aside, she allowed the angel in. "What is it?"

"Lucifer needs you." She decided to simply let it out. No point in flying thru the clouds.

Chloe scoffed. "I am done helping him. Have his new muse help him." Stomping past her, Chloe slouched on the couch. "I want nothing to do with him."

Mariel sighed, she could practically feel the sadness and anger wave off her. "Chloe please. He is in a bad place at the moment. Without you, he could go of the deep end."

"He cheated on me!" Chloe flew off the couch. Her fist in a ball and teeth clenched. "He betrayed my trust, used my love to get me into his bed! Then had the nerve and disgrace to rub it in my face! I am not helping him, the only relationship we will ever have is thru my child." She hadn't even noticed her nails dig into her palm. Not until she felt the warm liquid on her finger tips.

"He is the devil's child Chloe." Mariel reminded. "He will need cares only Lucifer will be able to give."

"Over my dead body is he taking my son!" She felt a surge of energy go thru her, but as it came it left.

Mariel jumped back slightly, she had a look of shock and awe. "Chloe please. I am asking you as a friend. He needs you now, just this once." As a last resort she kneeled down, begging her. "I beg too you. Please."

Chloe shook her head, she couldn't go back. It was crazy, them being apart only a day and it still hurt like hell. "I can't see him Mariel. It's too soon."

Mariel sighed. "I understand, but please if you change your mind go see him. He just needs you near. That is all I ask." Giving her a small nod, she walked out. Mariel stood by the porch counting. "One…two…thr-"

The door suddenly opened, reviling a fully coated woman. "You must watch Trixie."

"Alright."

Chloe ushered her daughter into the car, before jumping in herself. She was not all that sure this was the right move, but according to Mariel he was in a bad stump. The drive seemed longer than she remembered. As they walked into the club, she was surprised to find it empty. "Trixie stay here with Mariel alright."

"Okay mommy."

Once Chloe was sure Trixie was fine, she headed up the stairs. The loft was a disaster. Bottles, glass, furniture all broken, tossed, or upside down. This was clear signs of a struggle. Walking deeper into the room, she froze at the pool of blood. "I don't even want to know."

"That would be wise."

Jumping, she twirled around to see a tired and beaten Lucifer. His clothes were stained with blood, shirt untuck from one side and his hair was a mess. He had bags under his eyes and he simply seemed older. "Lucifer."

"Hello detective." Giving her a small smirk, he dropped onto the only surviving couch. "What brings you to my humble home?"

"Mariel…she-ahh-she said you needed my help." Chloe was stunned by him. He was nothing like the man she knew. It was nerve wrecking.

Lucifer laughed. "Help? With what? I am perfectly fine detective. No need to worry yourself with me."

"Lucifer what happened?" Chloe was hesitant to move closer.

"Nothing just some sibling argument." Lucifer chuckled. "The usual."

Chloe watched him chug another bottle in one gulp. Sighing she dashed forward and took the bottle out of his hands. Kneeling before him, she held his hands in hers. "You can't lie to me you know that. Tell me what has you like this?"

Lucifer stared into her eyes, as if he was searching for something. "I-I didn't mean to."

"Mean what?" Chloe whispered.

Lucifer pulled her into a bone crushing hug, his face buried in her neck. "I didn't mean to hurt him. I didn't even thought I was doing it, until it was too late. I killed my brother."

Chloe froze on the spot. She couldn't believe what he was saying. Lucifer could be many things, but a killer was not one of them. Placing a hand behind his neck, she rested her head on his shoulder. "Shhh…you're okay Lucifer." She didn't even believe her own words.

she held him for a few minutes before guiding him up to his feet. "Come on, let's get you to bed."

"Please stay…at least until I fall asleep." His voice was a whisper, holding sorrow and pain.

Chloe couldn't say no to, no matter how mad and upset she was. "Of course."

Helping him onto the bed, she pulled his shoes off and helped him remove the jacket. He didn't miss a beat in falling asleep. Chloe watched him sleep, he looked like an angel, innocent and pure. Pushing his hair back, she leaned forward and kissed his forehead. "Sleep well Lucifer." Chloe walked back down to the club, smiling at the sight of her sleeping daughter. Mariel was opposite of her just watching her. "He's asleep and by the looks of it, he won't wake up anytime soon. I placed a change of clothes on the chair and please make sure he gets some rest."

"Your leaving?" Mariel yelped. "I can't take care of him by myself! Can't you stay until he wakes up?"

Chloe shook her head, growling at the ick her baby gave. "No, I did this as a favor to you. By the look of it he did need some help, but I cant." Picking up her daughter , she began to walk away. Mariel made a move to stop her, but ended up on her ass. "Oh my! You okay?!"

Mariel groaned, slowly standing up. "Just peachy. What the hell was that?!"

"Little Lucifer, his way of watching out for me." Chloe smiled. "Don't let him drink anymore."

"Alright, have a good night." Only response was a grunt and wave. "Oh Lucifer you have fucked up everything."

The next morning Lucifer woke up with a startled. Looking around he sighed in disappointment at not seeing Chloe in the room. "Must have dreamt it."

"No that mortal was here." A sickly-sweet voice said.

Snapping to the left he saw his 'mother' sitting in a chair. "What are you doing here? Maze! Maze!"

"What?" Maze stomped into the room.

"What is she doing here?" Lucifer jumped to his feet, grabbing his phone.

Maze scoffed. "Well she was to be taken back to hell, but then you killed your brother and here we are."

Lucifer froze at the reminder of his brother. "Right." Clears his throat. "Well guess we need to work something else out."

"Who was the mortal?" His mother asked.

Lucifer shrugged. "No one important."

"Really?" She placed her hands on her hips. "The way she cares and watched over you, was someone important."

Lucifer glared at her. "Stay away from her." His tone held nothing but authority and bitterness.

"I am simply curious Lucifer." She waltzes her way towards her son. "You killed my son to protect her."

Lucifer walked towards her, backing her into the wall. "Stay. Away. From. Her."

"Alright Lucifer." Martha smiled, patting him on the cheek. "As you wish."

Lucifer kept his eyes on her, as he spoke to maze. "Keep her in your eyes sight. Mariel and Amenadiel will be with you."

Maze rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say."

Lucifer grabbed his jacket and keys, before jogging off. He wanted to talk and see how Chloe was doing. He knew it could cause problems, but it was a risk he was willing to take. Last night he sensed his child's hellfire to the max and knew it had to be painful for her. The drive was longer than he membered, but he now stood in her drive-way. As he rose his hand to knock the door opened.

"Lucifer!" A tiny and cheerful voice rang in his ear. Just as a pair of small arms wrapped around his waste.

He never thought he would admit he missed this. "Hello Beatrice." Before she could answer her mother's voice carried out thru the house.

"Monkey whose at the do-" Her tone falling flat, she froze. "Lucifer."

"Hello detective." He didn't dare move. Trying to give her some space. "How are you love?"

Shivering at the nickname, Chloe shrugged. "I-im fine. What are you doing here?"

Doing something that shocked her, Lucifer picked up Trixie in his arms as he walked in. Closing the door behind him, he stood about four feet away. "I wanted to see how you are."

"You could have called." Grabbing Trixie from the man, she placed her on the first step. "Go play upstairs monkey."

Giving her a small pout, she nodded. "Bye Lucifer."

"Good bye small human." Lucifer grinned.

Chloe waited a good five minutes before she spoke up. "What?"

"I just wanted to see you." Lucifer whispered.

Chloe scoffed. "Why? What for?" Didn't he understand it hurt to have him near. "You told me what I was to you already Lucifer. This…you coming here is nothing, but a knife to the gut."

Lucifer winced. "Chloe please. If I can't have you at least let me be in my sons life." Lucifer was itching to hold her, hug her and kiss her. Along with some other ideas, but he was sure she'd shoot him. "I just wanted to make sure you three were okay."

"We're fine Lucifer." Chloe snapped. "You should leave."

"Chloe." He hated sounding so weak, so…so human.

Chloe wiped the tears off her face angrily. "Leave please. Dan will be here any moment for Trixie and really don't want him to see you here."

Lucifer clenched his jaw. "Are you back with that pathetic human!?"

Laughing humorless she glared at him. "No! And even if I did, that would be none of your concern. You lost that privilege the moment you cheated on me!"

Lucifer took a step back. He wanted to yell, scream to her that he never betrayed her. That none of that was true. He would never break her like that. But the will to protect her and keep her safe was stronger than his need for her. Lowering his head, he swallowed hard. "I truly am sorry love. Tell Beatrice I wished her a good night." Leaning forward he kissed the her forehead and left.

Reaching his car he dropped onto his knees. Face in his hands. He knew this was a bad idea, nothing but pain came out of it. The ache in his chest only got worse. The moment he was near her, he sensed the force field drop. His child knew she was safe with him. If only she knew that was the reason he pushed her away.

Chloe frowned seeing him on his knees. What the hell is going on here? Grabbing her jacket she walked out to him. "Lucifer?"

Lucifer jumped up, turning towards her. "Detective. Wh-what are you-"

"What's going on?" She asked.

Lucifer frowned. "Meaning?"

"I want the truth."

"I-you know the truth."

"Tell her." A new voice spoke behind them.

Both turned to see Mariel.

"Mariel don't." Lucifer growled.

Mariel shook her head. "She needs to know the truth. I may have come with the intention to end you, but this is hell for both of you. Being away from each other will not solve your problems Lucifer."

"What is she talking about?" Chloe asked.

Mariel shared a look with her brother. "He never betrayed you Chloe."