Season 5, guys. That's it. Going to rewatch for the 4th time. Of course, I want Michael to be redeemed. Wouldn't it be hilarious if they would have a friendly banter every now and then and actually get along and not plot against each other?

Imagine Michael's surprise when his younger twin landed at the Gates, looking like, well, Hell.

Any other day and this would have given Michael an ounce of satisfaction. But the grief on his brother's face prevented him from celebrating his own freedom, now that Lucifer's back. And maybe it's a twin thing but he felt a wave of sadness wash over him all of a sudden that made him stop and think.

"Why have you returned so soon?" Michael considered his words carefully and decided he would go with this one instead of rousing up another brawl.

"Just go," Lucifer replied sternly, devoid of any emotion as if he'd given up.

"Did your Detective kick you out?" It came out of Michael's mouth before he could stop himself and it was a low blow by all standards - he instantly regrets having said so - but the younger twin did not lash out. No comeback of any sort. It was so out of character for him that it alarmed Michael.

"You can say it was a mutual decision," The former sword of God was once again taken aback by his brother's response. "I know you don't like it here, Michael. I'm giving you an out. Just leave."

Shit.

Michael mutters under his breath. He doesn't like this Lucifer one bit.

"Look, Lucifer. I am truly sorry. I've been here for thousands of years already and I understand now. I still have long ways to go to make up for what I've done. But that Detective loves you so, so much and I know you do, too, so don't give up."

Lucifer opens his mouth to respond but Amenadiel announces his arrival like always.

"Lucifer," He addresses the younger twin first and then just nods at the older twin. "Chloe wants me to get your ass back topside."

"See?" Michael says mockingly and heads back towards the gate.

"But…"

"She's been begging me for days now, Luci. Why the hell did you have to come back to Hell? Isn't that the whole point of Michael's retribution?"

"I had to let her go. She asked me to."

Amenadiel sighs. He puts a reassuring hand over to his younger brother's shoulders and says "Luci, it's a misunderstanding. Come back and settle it with her, alright? Please."

Reluctantly, Lucifer flies back with his older brother who instructs him to go to the Penthouse where Chloe is supposedly waiting.

The minute Chloe spots him from the balcony, she immediately runs towards him and wounds him in a bone-crushing hug.

"Thank you for coming back. I'm sorry."

After the initial shock, Lucifer finally recovers and asks "What are you apologizing for, Detective?"

"I didn't mean it when I said I wanted to stop. I thought you were leaving for good so I - I'm so sorry."

"No, it's me who should apologize."

"It doesn't matter anymore. You're here now. Can I have my necklace back?"

"Of course."

That was all it took to get their otherwise happy ending.