It took another month for the perfect opportunity to present itself. Maze had to be very careful with this plan. She watched Lucifer and the mortal waiting for a time they were both in a relatively good mood and there were minimal distractions for either of them. Watching the King of Hell continue to make a fool of himself was almost unbearable but with her plan firmly in mind she managed to keep herself together.

Lucifer was more attentive than ever to the mortal. Usually she rejected whatever Lucifer presented to her. There was one time she did except. She had offhandedly mentioning some movie she wanted to see and Lucifer was on the phone arranging a private screening at Lux. When he discovered it was a children's movie and the mortal brought her spawn even Maze had to laugh at Lucifer's expression of disappointment.

Then, the perfect opportunity came. The spawn was with its father, Lucifer had helped the mortal solve some case that they seemed particularly pleased with. And, most importantly Lucifer had once again convinced the mortal to come to Lux to celebrate. Maze kept her mask up. It would not do to have Lucifer get suspicious though she wondered if he would notice at all. All is energy was taken up by the mortal. She poured their drinks, served them with her usual sour expression and walked away quickly. As usual when Lucifer was able to convince the mortal to come to Lux, they stayed for hours, long past the last call.

Maze careful watched their drink, delivering fresh ones promptly. On their third drink she noticed the mortal deeply blush at something Lucifer said. Yes, thought Maze. Good, soon Lucifer will have her out of his mind. She watched as the mortal sipped her drink, blushed more, and then smiled at Lucifer.

For his part Lucifer seem to not suspect anything yet. He expression told Maze he was pleased with the mortals new behavior. As the crowds died down Maze was able to listen to some of their conversation.

"Detective I like this new side of you. Loosing up a bit is healthy you know."

"I…I don't know what you are talking about." The deep blush had not left her cheeks for a full 10 minutes.

"Of course not." He answered in a sarcastic tone and moved closer to her.

"Are you finally coming around to my charms?" He was leaning in close to her his dark eyes almost completely black. The mortal was looking at him. Maze watched as she wiped down the counter. Come on, she thought to herself. Three doses should have had them in bed already. The mortal seemed to have some kind of resistance, the effects were coming on more slowly than Maze had anticipated. Come on, stop wasting time mortal, do what you know you want to do.

Lucifer was leaning in close to the mortal who was looking up at him, wide-eyed.

"Lucifer," her voice was breathy, "I feel strange." Maze saw Lucifer's smirk fall.

"Darling, what is the matter?" He is voice was concern and Maze almost broke the glass she was holding.

"Lucifer, I…" the mortal leaned up and kissed him.

Endnote: Either the next chapter or the one following we get to see Lucifer confront Maze about her little plan. ;)