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After leaving Lux they sat in silence. Lucifer lost in his thoughts. Chloe glancing at the Devil every so often. She shook her head. The surprise of learning he was father was still fresh on her mind. Not just a father. But a loving one. She glanced at him again. She swore she saw tears glistening his eyes.
He rolled his eyes. "What Detective?" He said quietly looking straight ahead.
Chloe sighed. She looked at the road for a few moments. Then she turned her blue eyes on him. "So, was your offspring planned or a mistake?" She said with an air of humor.
Lucifer narrowed his eyes and glared at her. "Excuse me?" His voice was cold and angry.
Chloe scoffed. "Remember you asked me that on our first case." She sighed. "Okay bad timing."
"Honestly, Detective." He shook his head and looked out the passenger window. His voice wavered slightly.
"You really cared about Joanie, didn't you?" Chloe asked him.
"Yes." He responded with a shaky voice. "I loved her. I almost married her." He stared out the window not looking at the detective. "But no woman wants to marry the Devil and live in Hell."
"Right." Chloe said with her air of denial. The man and his Devil delusions were annoying sometimes. "Did Joanie go along with your delusions too?"
Lucifer scoffed. "She knew the truth." His dark eyes were upon Chloe now.
Chloe nodded. "Okay." She didn't feel like feeding his delusions. "So, you were at her house the other day? And she didn't say anything about a stalker."
"No." He responded dryly.
"No enemies? Nothing." Chloe pressed.
"No, Detective. We just had dinner and talked about our daughter."
And sex?"
Lucifer sighed. "Yes. We had sex." He shook his head. "Our arrangement wasn't conventional like most. But it worked for us. Joanie wasn't the kind to settle down. But yes, our daughter was planned. The Devil doesn't make mistakes in that department." He said with a hint of his usual self. He smirked slightly.
"Huh. I'm still a little surprised that you have a daughter Lucifer."
Lucifer chuckled. "I'm full of surprises."
They soon arrived at the precinct. Walking into the squad room they were met with Dan, Chloe's ex-husband. He looked Lucifer up and down with a sneer. Looking at Chloe. "The techs have been going over the computer." He started. "The daughter was good about saving all of the e-mails from the stalker. They are working on getting an ID on him."
Chloe nodded. "Good. Persephone provided a good description of the man. Hopefully we'll get a hit soon."
"Oh and Joanie's sister is here." Dan looked at the two of them.
Lucifer raised an eyebrow. "Karen is here?" He asked.
Before Dan could answer a blonde-haired woman walked over to them. She looked very much like Joanie. Only she was a hair taller. She glared at Lucifer. Lucifer returned the glare.
"Where is Persephone?" The woman asked them.
"Safe." Lucifer responded.
"That didn't answer the question, Lucifer."
Dan looked at them. "Wait. You two know each other."
"Persephone is at Lux." Lucifer said to Karen.
"I want her at my house." Karen demanded. Her arms folded against her chest.
Lucifer took a step towards Karen. "She is my daughter. I can take care of her."
Karen scoffed and threw up her hands. "Oh it's about time."
The Devil scowled at her. "I have always taken care of Persephone. Don't insinuate that I haven't."
"Hold up." Chloe interjected. Lucifer and Karen turned their eyes on her. "You two can work out your family problems later. Right now, I have some questions."
Dan had been watching the exchange. "Whoa. Joanie's daughter is your daughter?" He asked Lucifer. He snorted. "I so don't believe that."
"Well, believe it." Lucifer glared at Dan. He shook his head and turned away from everyone.
Karen looked at Chloe. "Okay. I'll answer questions." She glanced at Lucifer.
Chloe lead her to a conference room. She sat across from Karen. A moment later Lucifer sat next to Chloe. He just stared at the wall. Chloe turned her attention to Karen. "So, you knew about the stalker?"
"Yes. She told me about him following her and Persephone. He even showed up at Persephone's school."
Lucifer turned his attention on her. "He was stalking Persephone also?"
"I think so." Karen shrugged.
A low growl rumbled out of the Devil's chest. He had to hold back. He couldn't lose it here. But the women had noticed his change in demeanor.
"You know what she didn't say anything to you, Lucifer." Karen blurted out.
"Did Joanie have any enemies?" Chloe asked.
Karen laughed. "Of course she did. But I don't think any of them were capable of murder." She folded her arms and leaned back in her chair. "She just had a falling out with her best friend Laura Mills."
Chloe's eyes widened. "Oh, I know her name."
"Yeah. She and Joanie were best friends for years. Until Joanie slept with Laura's husband. But I doubt Laura could do anything like this." Karen explained.
Chloe glanced at Lucifer. "You didn't know about that."
He shrugged. "No."
There was a knock at the door and Dan entered. He handed Chloe a piece of paper. Chloe's slid the paper across the table. "Did you see this e-mail?"
Karen read it and looked up. "No. Persephone took care of all the computer stuff."
Lucifer pulled the paper toward him.
Die bitch. You are dead!
"Do they know who sent it?" Lucifer asked.
Dan shook his head. "They are looking into it. But they got a hit on the stalker. Rodney Stapleton." He held out another piece of paper.
Chloe nodded. "Well, while they figure out the email. Lucifer and I will go talk to the stalker."
"Um Chloe. He can't help on the investigation. It's a conflict of interests."
Lucifer stood up. "I need to find out what happened to Joanie." He took a step towards the shorter man.
Dan took a step towards Lucifer. "You can't always get your way."
Lucifer chuckled and buttoned his jacket. "Watch me." He smirked and walked out of the conference room. Karen got up and followed him leaving Dan and Chloe to argue. Lucifer stopped and turned to Karen. "What Karen?"
"I want to see Persephone." She said to him.
"Go ahead. You are more than welcome to visit her at Lux. But she stays there."
"I really think she should come home with me."
Lucifer looked the woman in the eyes. "Look, until we find out what happened to Joanie she will stay at Lux, where she is safe. Then we can figure out where to go from there."
Karen sighed. "Okay. I think you are right."
Lucifer smiled slightly. "I will do everything I can to make sure Joanie gets justice."
"I know you will Lucifer." Karen said to him. "I have to go. I will talk to you later." She held out her arms. They embraced briefly before Karen walked away.
Lucifer continued towards the lieutenant's office. He smiled as he knocked on the door. She opened the door. "Hello Olivia. Looking lovely as always."
The lieutenant returned the smile. "What can I do for you Mr. Morningstar?" She beckoned him into the office and closed the door.
An hour later he and Chloe were walking up the stairs of an apartment building. They were silent. Chloe was annoyed at Lucifer. He had manipulated the lieutenant into letting him work the investigation. She hoped it wouldn't sour a possible conviction. The stopped at a door. Chloe knocked. No answer. She knocked again.
They waited outside for a moment before they heard someone disengaging the lock. The door swung open revealing a young man looking out at them. He was wearing a bath robe and nothing else. He looked like he had been interrupted in the shower.
"What?" He said with an air of irritation.
"Rodney Stapleton?" Chloe asked.
"No. He is my roommate."
"I'm Detective Chloe Decker with LAPD and this is my associate Mr. Morningstar. We are looking for Rodney. Is he here?" Chloe asked.
"No. He is at work." The man responded.
"Where?"
He shrugged. "I'm not really sure. We don't really talk that much."
Chloe nodded. "Well, can we look around his room?"
The man shrugged. "Whatever." He opened the door wider to allow them in. He adjusted his robe. "I need to finish my shower. His room is the second one on the right." He said while walking towards the bathroom.
Lucifer and Chloe entered the bedroom. They both gasped. On the wall were hundreds of photos of Joanie. There were also photos of Joanie with Persephone. Some were of Persephone alone. One large on in the middle was a photo of Joanie and Persephone. Joanie was exed out and a bullseye was painted over Persephone's face.
A growl rumbled out of the Devil's chest. Fire rose in his eyes. His fists clenched. This slime bucket was dead. He wouldn't hold back. He would send him straight to Hell. Part of him wished he still had his wings so he could take him down there himself.
"Lucifer." Chloe interrupted his thoughts. She placed a hand on his arm. "Lucifer."
"What?" His voice was low and full of venom. "We need to find this bastard."
"Yes we do. Look around see if you can find anything that will tell us where he works. Can you do that?" Her voice was gentle.
He sighed and looked at her. "Very well." He turned slowly away from the photo of his daughter. He looked around the room with Chloe.
They searched for several minutes. But they didn't find anything to tell them about a place of employment. Chloe found other evidence though and phoned into the precinct to send forensics team. "Lucifer. Did you find anything?"
"No. Just more photos of my daughter." He growled.
"Calm down please. Remember. You had to convince the lieutenant to let you even be here. I call the shots remember."
Lucifer nodded. "I know. It's not easy seeing these photos of my child in some pervert's bedroom."
"I know it isn't. but you must hold it together. Please." Chloe pleaded with him.
"I'm fine." Lucifer responded. "Scout's honor."
"Look we'll put out an BOLO for Rodney. Okay."
"Okay." Lucifer said. "I have to get back and check on my daughter."
"Very well. I'll call if we hear anything. Okay." Chloe smiled.
The two of them walked out of the apartment as forensics arrived. The roommate made annoyed noises but allowed them in.
"I'll stay here. You go on home." Chloe said to the Devil.
"Thank you." Lucifer responded and walked out of the apartment. He would find his own way back to Lux.
Hours later the elevator dinged as it reached the penthouse. The Devil sauntered into his home with his jacket draped over his shoulder. He tossed it onto a chair and headed for his bar. He picked up a glass and a bottle of whiskey. He poured a healthy portion and took a long swig and poured some more. He heard a light snore coming from the couches.
Persephone was stretched out on the couch fast asleep. Her phone was in her hand. She stirred slightly. For a moment, the Devil watched his sleeping child. She looked so peaceful. He sighed and set the glass down. He walked over and scooped his daughter up. He cradled her against him. Her head rested on his shoulder "This was much easier when you were younger." He whispered.
He turned and carried her into his bedroom and gently placed her on the bed. She stirred and opened her eyes. "Dad?" She said quietly.
"Shh. Go back to sleep, darling." He said gently.
Her eyes closed and she was soon lightly snoring again. He stood over her for a moment before leaving the bedroom. Maze was sitting on the couch. He regarded his demon for a moment.
"Did you find the scum who killed Joanie?" Maze stood and walked towards him.
"Not yet. But we will."
"I will tear him limb from limb." Maze purred.
"Oh I do love when you talk like that. But we have to follow police procedure."
Maze scoffed. "Are you kidding me? He killed Joanie. And you want to just follow police procedure."
"Yes." Lucifer responded.
"I can't believe you." Maze scowled at him and walked out of the room in a huff.
Lucifer shook his head and walked out onto the balcony. He stood staring at the sprawling city. His eyes traveled upwards. Eyes narrowed. "Why? Why did you have to take her?" He said to the sky. "Persephone needs her mother." Lucifer felt tears trying to form in his eyes. Shaking his head, he glared once more at the sky before turning to walk back into the penthouse.