Author's Note: I again apologize for my lack of updates. Things in life are hectic. My muse hasn't been as active. But oh, my god. This season of Lucifer has been…. something else. A roller coaster of emotions that's for sure. Mom is definatly up to no good.
The black police cruiser pulled into a parking space at the park. Two uniformed officers met up with them as they got out of the car. They pointed in the direction where Rodney had been spotted. Lucifer allowed Detective Decker to take the lead. He followed behind her quietly. He was observing everything around them. The playground was full of screaming children. People were running about in the fields with dogs and Frisbees. A few joggers rushed past them. He almost ran into the back of Chloe when she stopped. "Hey." She exclaimed. "Pay attention."
Lucifer nodded and fused with his jacket. "Sorry." He responded quietly. His gaze followed Chloe's. They were standing near a large pond. A few people were walking along the edge. A couple of old men were fishing. Off by himself a thin man had a radio control in his hand. A toy boat was racing around chasing the ducks.
Chloe turned to Lucifer. "Look. I know you are going to want to pulverize this guy. But I really need you to follow my lead on this." Her blue eyes stared up at the tall man.
Lucifer let out a sigh. "I'll be on my best behavior, Detective." He smirked slightly at her.
She rolled her eyes and turned away from him and headed towards the man with the controller. He was almost oblivious to other people. The small red boat swirled around the pond. Ducks quacked their annoyance at the object. He laughed at they swam away.
Decker came to a stop a few feet beside him. Lucifer wasn't far behind her. She cleared her throat. The man didn't look at her. "Rodney?" She asked out loud.
The man glanced at her. "What?" He sounded irritated that she was interrupting his fun.
"Are you Rodney Stapleton?" She asked again.
"Yes." He replied without looking at her.
She held up her badge. "I'm Detective Decker with the- "
He dropped his controller and started to take off before she could have finished her intro. He ran straight into Lucifer who pushed him easily down to the ground. "Going somewhere?" Lucifer's English drawl poured out.
Rodney got to his feet and attempted to take off again only to have Lucifer catch him by the arm. Rodney struggled to get out of his grip. He fought as Lucifer stood quietly. Chloe caught his other arm. Lucifer held on long enough to allow the Detective to get cuffs on him. The thin man stopped struggling. They lead him back to the cruiser.
Back at the precinct Lucifer and Chloe were on their way into the interrogation room. They had Rodney in custody. He had tried to run from them only to have Lucifer stop the guy. Chloe smiled. "Hey, thank you for your help."
Lucifer was mildly surprised but returned her smile. "You are welcome Detective." He was without his usual boisterous tone.
Chloe took note of that. She was impressed he was behaving himself. He must want to find Joanie's killer. It was personal for him. She took a sigh and headed into the interrogation room with Lucifer close behind. They sat down in front of the man.
Rodney was staring down at the metal table. His hands folded out in front of him. He was mumbling to himself. He kept staring even when Chloe and Lucifer sat down. Chloe placed the folder in her hand on the table. He eyed them for a moment.
"Why did you try to run Rodney?" Chloe asked him.
Rodney looked at her dead on. His brown eyes staring into her. "I violated my restraining order. I know that's what this is about."
"You did?" Chloe hadn't known about that. She was intrigued. Her eyes glanced at Lucifer who was listening quiet for now.
"Yes. I loved her. No piece of paper was going to keep me from the woman I love." Rodney explained.
"Did she return your love?" Chloe asked him.
"Of course she did. Maybe not on the outside. But she did. I know it. But that brat got in the way." He snarled out the last part. His eyes narrowed and his tone took on anger.
Lucifer stiffened when the other man said brat. His own dark eyes narrowed at the flinch man. "Excuse me. Brat?"
"Yes. I would talk to Joanie online but her brat would get involved and block me. Made me so angry. I saw them at the store and she would ignore me. Just talked to that bratty kid of hers."
A low growl rumble out of the Devil. "Call her a brat one more time. I dare you." His voice was like venom. His gaze leveled at the other man. Chloe had to place her hand on his arm. It calmed him a little. But he still felt anger towards the man. Was this the one who had taken Joanie from him?
"You say you violated the restraining order? How?" Chloe asked Rodney.
"I went over there a few nights ago. But he- "Rodney pointed at Lucifer. "Was there. He goes there a lot. A few times a week. Stays the night a lot." He glared at Lucifer.
Lucifer returned the glare. "And your point?"
"What business do you have there?" Rodney asked.
Lucifer scoffed and leaned back in the chair. "None of your concern." He kept his gaze firmly upon Rodney. "Did you kill Joanie?" He felt the truth beneath the surface of the man's mind fighting to get out.
"Lucifer." Chloe scolded him.
Rodney shook his head as tears formed in his eyes. "No. I would never hurt her. I loved Joanie." His lower lip quivered. "I was devastated when I heard." He buried his head in his hands and sobbed.
Chloe sighed. She pulled out a photo from her folder. "You say you loved her but what do you make of this." It was the picture from his room. The one of Joanie and Persephone. Joanie was axed out and Persephone had a bullseye drawn on her.
Rodney lifted his head. Snot ran down his face. He wiped his face with the back of his arm. He looked at the picture. "Where did you get this?" His voice became angry.
"Your bedroom." Chloe replied.
"I didn't give you permission to go into my bedroom." Rodney's hands balled into fists. "You had no right." He shouted. "NO RIGHT!" He screamed.
Chloe sat quietly. "Your roommate gave us permission."
"That son of a bitch." Rodney was now clearly angry. He stood up from the table. He slammed his fist on the metal table. Neither Lucifer or Chloe made any movement. Rodney paced back and forth.
"So tell me Rodney. What is with this picture?" Chloe asked him.
Rodney stopped and glared at Chloe. "He is going to pay."
"Who is going to pay?" Chloe pushed him.
"My roommate." Rodney was getting angrier.
Lucifer stood up. He took a few steps towards Rodney. "Why is there a bullseye on my daughter's picture?"
Rodney froze. His eyes became wide. He looked Lucifer up and down. "Your daughter?" His voice trembled slightly.
"Yes. My daughter. Persephone is my and Joanie's daughter." He could feel his own anger rising. He took a step towards Rodney. He towered over him almost a foot.
Rodney gulped. He looked at Chloe. "I would like a lawyer now."
Chloe sighed. "Oaky. Lucifer." She said to her partner.
"Tell me why there is a bullseye on my daughter's photo?" He took a step towards Rodney.
"Lucifer." Chloe called out. "Let's go."
"But I'm not done asking him questions." He said without looking towards Chloe. He took another step towards Rodney. "Are you targeting my daughter?" His voice came out low and cold.
Rodney folded his arms. "Get him away from me. And get me a lawyer. I'm not saying another word." He then sat back down at the table.
"Lucifer. I said let's go," Chloe's voice snapped.
Another low growl rumbled out of the Devil as he hesitated to follow Chloe's orders. That was not something he was used to. He was usually the one calling the shots. He glared at Rodney before turning towards Chloe. He wordlessly stepped out of the room. He didn't bother to see if Chloe was following him.
He rushed down the hall and stopped at the coffee machine. For a moment, he stood with his fists clenched. That clod had been about to say something. He could feel it. The man was intent on hurting his daughter. The Devil would never let that happen. There would be hell to pay if anything happened to her. He took a breath and picked up a Styrofoam cup and poured some of the black sludge the police called coffee into it. He then poured a generous portion of sugar into it. He took a sip and made a disgusted grunt. Turning he noticed his least favorite human standing there.
"Are you alright?" Detective Douche asked him. There was genuine concern in his voice.
Taking another sip of the horrid sludge he stared down the other man. A slight snarl formed on his lips. "What do you care?" Lucifer let out a moment later. He sipped the coffee again.
"Sorry. Just asking." Dan scoffed. "I was listening to you guys question that dude. Look I understand. I would be upset too."
Lucifer eyed the Dan. He sighed and dropped the cup of sludge into the trash. "I wanted to find out why he had a photo of my daughter with a bullseye across her face." Lucifer confessed.
"I know what you mean, man. Look I understand. I have a daughter." Dan was trying real hard to be civil.
"Thank you Daniel." Lucifer smirked slightly at the shorter man. "It's not an easy thing to see. I also don't think he killed Joanie."
Dan nodded. "Really?"
"Yes. He was too much of a whiny little wanker."
Dan laughed. "I got that."
"Though I do think he means to harm Persephone." Lucifer took on a serious tone.
"We won't let that happen, okay." Dan said to him. "I promise."
Lucifer found it odd that Dan was playing nice. "She is my daughter. I will see to her protection."
"Hey, Lucifer." Chloe's voice cut through. She looked between the two men. Wondering what they were discussing. She could sense a little tension between them. "Whoa. What is going on here?"
Lucifer snorted and turned to her. "Nothing. Daniel and I were just discussing the case."
Dan nodded. "Yep."
"Well, Rodney isn't saying anything else. We have to wait for his lawyer to get here." Chloe put her hands on her hips.
"I'm sorry." Lucifer mumbled.
"Look it's alright, Lucifer." Chloe smiled at him. "You can head home if you want. We can handle this. If anything, changes, I'll call. Okay?"
"Very well, Detective." He responded to her. He nodded at Dan. "I bid you both goodnight." He then turned and walked towards the elevators.
Later he finally arrived home. He had stopped for something to eat. The sun was still up on the warm July evening. He rode quietly in his elevator with his jacket slung over his shoulder. He leaned against the wall. Then the elevator dinged and the doors opened. He strode into his penthouse right over to the bar. He tossed his jacket onto a chair.
Picking up a bottle of whiskey he poured it into a glass and before he could take a sip he heard a giggle. He looked over at the couches. Persephone was straddling a boy. Their lips locked in a passionate kiss. The boy's hands were under her shirt and clearly feeling her…he shook his head at the thought. He took a step towards them. They were completely oblivious to his presence. He cleared his throat. The kids went on ignoring him.
He took a long swig of his drink. His dark eyes watching the pierced kid slide his slimy hands all over his daughter. He set the glass down on the counter loudly and cleared his throat again. Persephone then looked up.
"Oh. Hi Daddy." She smiled awkwardly. "We didn't see you there." She slid off the boy and stood up. She pulled her shirt down and smoothed the skirt she was wearing.
Lucifer nodded. "I know." He took a step towards them.
The boy stood up too. He had his shirt off and his pants were unzipped. Lucifer took note of the boy's arousal. The boy seemed oblivious to that fact as he stepped towards Lucifer and held out a hand. "I'm Iain." He smiled.
The Devil wasn't about to touch the boy's hand. He made a slight sneer of his lips. His dark eyes looking over the lad. He had long black hair and several piercings on his face. A goatee hung off his chin.
"Sorry, sir. We were- "He hesitated. "I was- "
"Pitching a tent, I see." Lucifer cut him off.
The boy promptly placed his hands over his groin and blushed.
"Dad!" Persephone exclaimed.
Lucifer lifted an eyebrow. "Yes?" A slight smile quirked onto his lips. "I get it. You were just hanging out." He was slightly put off by seeing his daughter making out. Even though he himself made out with lots of women. It made him uneasy to see it happening to his own spawn. "Where is Maze?"
Persephone shrugged. "I don't know." She looked at Iain. He looked petrified. She bumped his arm and smiled at him. She then turned her attention back to her father. "So, did you find anything new? A suspect maybe?"
Lucifer turned and walked over to his bar. He picked up the glass and poured more whiskey into it. "We may have." He took a sip of his drink. His dark eyes still watching the petrified lad who had just been slobbering all over his little girl. "So, tell me Iain. What are your intentions with my daughter?" He stepped towards the kids.
Iain gasped. "Uh well we- "He panted and looked at Persephone.
Lucifer felt the kid's fear. He was slightly amused by it. "Spit it out lad. What is it you desire?" He felt the kid's desires.
Iain sputtered. "We were going to have sex." He shook his head.
"Dad!" Persephone whined. "Quit messing with my boyfriend."
Lucifer ignored his daughter's protests. "Is that right?" He took another sip of his drink. "Hmm. I'm not sure I approve."
"Dad." Persephone cut in. "I mean it."
He put his hand up. "Oh I'm just trying to get to know the lad. Surely it's my duty as your father."
Persephone rolled her eyes. "You are making him uncomfortable."
"Am I?" The Devil chuckled. He set his glass down and walked towards the kids. He placed his hand on Iain's shoulder. "Am I making you uncomfortable?"
Iain shook his head. "Uh no sir."
"Sure I am." Lucifer mused.
"You are one to talk when it comes to this sort of thing." Persephone said. "Seriously."
Lucifer looked at his daughter. "It's different with you. It's my duty to size up the males who come to court you."
"Court me?" Persephone scoffed. "This is not Victorian era England."
"Oh I know. I would have picked your groom and had you married off by now." Lucifer chuckled. "But surely this isn't the lad you want to lose your virginity to?" He turned and headed back to the bar. He poured another glass of whiskey and took a long sip.
"I'm not a virgin."
He heard his daughter say. He turned and looked at her. "Come again?"
"I am not a virgin." She said slowly.
Lucifer's mouth feel open. "When did that happen?"
The teenager rolled her eyes. "Like last year."
Lucifer shook his head. Things had been so much more easy when she was little girl. Tea parties and princess dresses. That he could deal with. The thought of males pawing at her made him ill. It was slightly hypocritical but he didn't care. "Your mother knew?"
"Of course she did."
"And she was alright with it?" Lucifer pressed.
"Yes, Dad." Persephone said with attitude. "I'm on birth control."
Lucifer spit his drink out. "What?" He shook his head He didn't want to discuss this stuff with his daughter. "Just stop okay." He held up his hand.
"Fine. Tell me about the case." She folded her arms. Iain was still standing beside her a little petrified. She nudged his arm before sitting on the couch.
Lucifer walked over and sat opposite of the kids. "Not much to say."
"Really? Come on Dad. You were there all day."
"I told you before, that I don't want to get your hopes up. I will tell you more when its relevant."
"Dad. I want to know more. Do you have a suspect? Anything. Just tell me." Persephone relented.
He held up a hand. "Don't worry about it." He spoke calmly.
Persephone stood up and glared at her father. Her dark eyes narrowed. "Dad. I want to know who killed my mother. Please tell me." Her anger rose.
The Devil looked up at his angry child. He sighed. He hated to keep things from her. He just didn't want her to know too much yet. He wanted to spare her some of the details. "You will know more soon. Just be patient."
"This is crap. She was my mother. I have a right to know." Persephone nearly shouted.
"Calm down Persephone." Lucifer took a sip of his drink. He remained seated. His legs crossed. His dark eyes meeting hers. "Now sit down."
"No!" She stomped her foot and lights in the penthouse flickered. "You are being an unreasonable ass."
The Devil sucked in long breath. He remained seated. He glanced at the pierced lad on his couch. Persephone was glaring at him. "No, I'm not."
Persephone growled. "This is unfair." Tears flooded her eyes. "I just want to know what happened to my mother. Please tell me."
Lucifer felt her pain. He wanted to tell her. But he felt he was doing the right thing in keeping the details from her. "I will. Just not now."
"Fine!" Persephone spat out. She flicked her wrist and the glass in her father's hand exploded into a million pieces. Shards of glass and whiskey fell onto his expensive suit. She then stomped out of the living room.
"Bloody Hell." The Devil exclaimed as he was left with a whiskey soaked shirt and broken glass. He looked at Iain who was sitting on the couch just staring. "What are you staring at?"
Iain gasped and then stood up and headed towards Persephone's room. He stopped when he heard Lucifer clear his throat.
"I know you aren't heading to her room to do what I think you are thinking about doing." Lucifer said from the bar.
Iain turned to him. "Um no sir."
"Good. Now goodnight. I am sure your parents are worried about you. Just run on home."
Iain nodded and walked over to the elevator.
Lucifer watched the kid get on the elevator. He then started for his bedroom unbuttoning his shirt. It had been a long day. He pulled off his shirt. "Maze!" He shouted. Wondering where his demon was. He had dealt with a man who had been staling Joanie and was probably targeting his daughter. Then his daughter was making out. It was fraying his nerves. "MAZIKEEN!" He shouted again. Sitting on the bed he sighed.
"You rang?" Maze's voice cut in a moment later.
He looked at her standing in the doorway. She was wearing a dynamite outfit. He felt himself looking hungrily over her features. For a moment, he felt his irritation at her. In a flash, he was standing in front of her. His arm around her waist. His dark eyes looking down at hers. "I was prepared to be angry with you." He lowered his head to place a kiss on her neck.
She gasped at the kiss placed upon her neck. Relishing the closeness. She felt her heartbeat rise a bit. Even a demon could become flushed at being held by someone like Lucifer. A man of so much power. "Angry why?" She moaned out as he kissed her neck again and again.
"You were supposed to keep an eye on Persephone." He pulled back from her slightly.
"I was." She wrapped her arms around him. "I thought she was alright. Her little band played for a while. Then most of them went home."
"Well, I caught her making out- "
Maze placed her finger on his lips. "So? You do that stuff all the time."
He pulled away from her. Placing his hand on his chin. "It's just different. I don't know how to explain it. I just didn't like seeing it." He walked towards the bed and sat down again.
Maze laughed. "Oh poor daddy Lucifer." She walked towards him. She wrapped her arms around his neck. "She is not a little girl anymore."
"I know." He leaned into the demon's embrace. Feeling her warmth against his bare chest. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer.
Maze was liking the intimacy. "Don't worry about it. She's a smart girl. She can handle it. Beside she's on birth- "
Lucifer held up his hand. "Yeah. Yeah. I heard. Just let's change the subject." He looked up at her. Placing a hand on her chin. He brought her face closer to his and he placed his lips upon hers. The kiss was long and sensual.
Maze felt the heat rising as they kissed. It had been a long time since he had kissed her. He was always so occupied with his pet detective. She held onto him tight as they kissed some more. His lips then started down her neck. She gasped at the sensation. No human male could incite such passion in her. When he pulled back she stared down at him. "Come let me comfort you my Devil." She pushed him down onto the bed. She then crawled over top of him and placed her lips back on his. Feeling his arms wrap around her body. The Devil allowed her to have her way with him.