I couldn't help the laughter that ripped past my lips as I fell back in the booth we were currently sitting in. Lucifer was telling this adorable story about Charlie when she was younger. "You should see the pictures, she was so mad that she couldn't have the hellhound." He laughs. "Lillith and I had to drag her away from the poor creature."

I slapped my hand over my mouth to suppress my giggles. "I can definitely see her doing that," Lucifer took a long sip from his coffee, completely relaxed. Though he wasn't dressed like he was the last time we saw each other. He had changed his appearance to look like a sinner demon looking rather snake-like.

But unlike Sir Pentious he was a white cream colored snake his red eyes were rather sparkly as he spoke fondly of his family. His clothes were somewhat similar to his suit from last time. "She was the cutest. It wasn't often that we were able to go out as a family due to my work, but on the rare occasions we could, I loved every second."

It was amazing getting to hear Lucifer speak so fondly of Charlie, though I could see the pain in his eyes whenever he spoke of his ex wife Lilith. "I really do appreciate that you won't tell Charlie about my divorce."

Reaching across the table I grasp his hand giving him a soft smile "It's not my story to tell." Lucifer stared at our hands surprised that I had touched him. "Sorry," I pull my hand away and place it back in my lap. "But you should talk to Charlie about this soon though, you said it's been seven years?"

Lucifer nodded, staring at the table. I could see the pain in his features whenever he spoke about Lilith. "I can't say I know what you're going through. I was never married, and I never had the opportunity to have a child." I started trying to show him that I was being supportive. "But it's clear you love your daughter."

The red in his eyes stared up at me, mouth parted. He wanted to say something. Something special but held himself back. "Charlie and Lilith have been my everything since my fall." his fist clenched, turning his knuckles white. It was still painful for him to speak about his fall it seemed. "I'm sorry, you don't want to hear about this."

Placing my hands on the table I wanted to reach out to him but held myself back. "I won't push you but I'd be happy to hear whatever you have to say." He nodded his head and took a deep breath. "I appreciate that, but we should save this for another time when we're more alone." Sinners were looking towards us most likely thinking they could try and steal from us.

"Understandable. But seriously, whenever you want to vent about anything, just let me know and I'll try to be there as soon as I can." This time he was the one to reach for my hand, completely covering one of my hands with the size difference.

Even with the scaly texture of his snake hand it was nice and warm, contrasting how cold Sir Pentious's hands were. "Thank you," I could feel my heart fluttering in my chest at his words. He was so precious staring at me the way he was. He really was beautiful in whatever form he was in though I would prefer him in his natural one. His gaze, the small smile on his face, how at ease he seemed to be around me made me feel so happy.

"Oh!" I was just brought back to my senses remembering I had brought him a gift. "I brought you something, I hope you like it." I flush a bright red slowly pulling my hand away from him, I didn't want to leave his warm grip. "You brought me something?"

Nodding my head I reached in my bag digging around until I found what I was looking for. "You didn't need to do that, you already bought our drinks." Grinning to myself I pulled out the red scarf. "Well you still tried to buy it even when I said I had it covered." I shot back and placed the folded up scarf on the table.

"I hope you like it, Charlie had to help me on some of the stitching and even showed me how to make the designs." I smiled widely watching him open the scarf to the full extent. It had little flowers sewed in. "Thank you," it seemed my smile grew watching him put it on and wrap it around his neck a light rosy color growing up his face. "It's perfect, thank you."

"I'm glad you like it. Charles wants us to have a girls night again and just do crafts." I giggled while playing with my nail. The adrenaline was still lingering from giving him the gift that I needed to get rid of it somehow. And picking was the next best thing "I think you'd like that. She's a very crafty girl." Lucifer smirks possibly remembering Charlie when she was younger.

"Oh tell me about it, we were watching a movie the other night and she ended up creating this extravagant snack bar and individual bowls of popcorn for everyone while everyone was changing into our PJ's." I laughed leaning on my fist. "She even draped everyone in one of her big blankets she made."

"Since you gave me something I must give you something in return." He tucks the scarf into his jacket as he opens a small portal beside him. "You don't have to. I like giving people gifts." I shrugged feeling my face flush a bright red at the idea of Lucifer giving me a gift. Just because I liked to gift people things doesn't mean I was used to getting gifts, I'm still thanking Alastor for my book he gave me out of nowhere.

"It's not much but it's something I've been working on. Let me know what you think." He looked nervous as he places a yellow duck on the table. My eyes widened in surprise seeing the cute little yellow duck. Reaching forward I picked up the rubber ducky and looked it over, it was soft to the touch. Not like the rubber ducks on earth, it must be what he needed those feathers for because it's so freaking soft.

The eyes on this were purple instead of black like other rubber duckies. "It's so cute!" I squeal, pulling it to my chest, hugging the little creature excitedly. "How'd you get it to be so soft?" I asked, feeling my knee bounce under the table. My excitement was building and I was about to burst. "It's a secret, it also squeaks." He reaches forward, taking my duck away from me and squeezing the duck, making it squeak.

"Thats so cute! You're incredible!" I gush taking the duck back to play with it. "You actually like it?"

Looking up confused, there was uncertainty in his eyes. He wasn't sure what to make of my reaction it seemed. "Of course, why wouldn't I? It's so cute and you made it. How could I not love it?"

The red hue slowly crept up his scaly face again. "Well most would just humor me." He coughs looking away, doing what he could to avoid looking the way he did. "Hmm," I brought a finger to my chin in thought "Nah, it's mine. I love it. I used to have a huge rubber duck collection when I was alive. All cosplaying my Jurassic Park. I was collecting them." I explained running my fingers over the soft duck. "My favorite was this rubber duck wearing a T-Rex costume."

He scratched his cheek as he stared at me bewildered. "I've never seen that series. I haven't really caught up to date on earth's pictures." my jaw dropped in surprise. "You need to, the movies are incredible. Well the first one, the second and went down hill but I love them. They even made another series dedicated to the Jurassic Park series called Jurassic World." I explained talking rather excitedly. I hoped he would watch it and we could talk about it together.

"I suppose I'll have to watch it one of these days." I giggled at his response. "I'll sit you down and make you watch them if you don't by at least our next meeting." I warned trying to hold in my laughter.

Lucifer smirks again staring at me in a challenging way, if Lucifer didn't want to watch the series I couldn't force him but it would be fun trying to get him to. "You think you could?"

"Totally, I'm so stubborn." I grinned officially letting out my laughs as I just imagined forcing Lucifer to sit down and watch a movie with me. "I'll only watch it if you watch the movie with me." He smirked a devious look in his gaze. I have no idea what he's thinking but I held my hand out "Deal," his hand in mine again made me flush.

He's so warm. I wonder how his hugs felt? 'No! Emmie he's Charlie's dad, I can't be thinking of him that way.' I mentally shook the thought away. I could be friends with Charlie's dad but I couldn't think anything further. 'No matter how attractive he is and how adorable he can be.' Biting my bottom lip I tried to distract myself at how captivating his eyes were.

"What are your plans for today?"

Scratching the back of my head I shrugged my shoulders "I need to pick up my bosses dry cleaning, and inspect his suits. He hates when anyone touches his clothes and it took almost everything I had to let me get them cleaned." I explained letting out a small sigh. "I'm honestly surprised he trusts me to touch his suits when he gets bitchy when anyone else does."

Lucifer leans against his fists. "Perhaps he likes you." I scrunch my nose up at the accusation. "Or, maybe he trusts you. It's hard to find someone to trust while down here." He nods his head, acting rather fatherly right now.

"Maybe, you're right that it's hard to find someone to trust down here. And he is a better boss than most of the overlords I've met."

Lucifer's brow rose. "You never mentioned he was an overlord." I nodded looking away. "Yeah he's not too terrible though he has his moments." I rubbed at my throat, I was easily able to remember the pain. I'm still thankful that Lucifer was able to heal me. "I also need to help Charlie by printing flyers for the hotel. We're going to throw them off buildings like you would in a parade." I grin excited for Charlie. She was so determined that I loved every second of her.

Lucifer shook his head pinching his nose. His forked tongue slipped past his lips as he sighed "Emily," I frowned, he had my name wrong. Barely anyone in hell knew my official name. I just went by Emmie. I don't even think Charlie knows my real name. I like the name Emmie, but I loved when Lucifer said my full name, not just the nickname.

I didn't want to correct the King of Hell so I just let him call me Emily, even though I hated every second of it. "Look, it's okay, I know-"

"No. Let me see your contract." He interrupts me, there's a hard look in his eyes as he waits expectantly for me to produce this supposed contract. But the thing is, I don't think I even have a contract. I never signed anything with Alastor, another reason why I don't think he even knows my name with all the pet names he gives me.

"I don't think I have a contract." I shrugged my shoulders. Looking down at my phone I noticed a message from Angel. Giving a small apologetic smile I opened my phone and read the message curious what he might want.

Angel Baby: When you done fuckin Big Daddy, grab me a smoothie.

I felt my face flush a bright red. 'Angel why?!'

"Everything alright?" Lucifer asked an inquisitive look in his gaze now. "Yep! Totally fine!" I shoved my phone in my bag quickly. I did not want him to see that message. "Riiight," laughing nervously I grabbed my bag. "It's all good, but uh I need to get back to work. Thank you for meeting me today. It was fun." I stood from my seat cringing at how loud the chair was being.

"I'll join you," He stood so smoothly and gracefully. I felt myself flush even more at how he chose to walk with me. His left hand placed on the small of my back guiding me out of the coffee shop and out onto the streets again. "One of these days you'll have to join me for coffee at the palace." He smirks at how flushed I was.

"O-Oh?"

He nodded his head. His features slowly morphed to his original version. The one I was more used to. His golden hair returned looking as soft as ever, the pale white skin that mirrored a marionette puppet with the red circles on his cheeks. His eyes no longer looked snake like, they returned to his normal pale yellow sclera and his iris was back to a deep red.

"Yes, the servants make an incredible cup. I think you'd enjoy it." Looking at my feet I felt a small on my lips. "Maybe, maybe then I'll be able to make you watch the movies." I can't believe I said that so confidently. "Hmm, we'll see. We might be busy with something else."

My eyes shot wide open as my head snapped to stare at the man surprised. 'What did he say?!' my jaw dropped at how easily he could speak like that. He winked at my surprised expression, chuckling at my expression. I looked back at my feet trying to calm my racing heart. 'What?! Does he mean he wants to do more with me? Could he be thinking of anything else besides that ?! Agh I need to talk to Charlie but I don't want her to think it's weird that I'm crushin bad on her dad and I just told Lucifer I wouldn't tell her about his marriage. AGH HE'S SO CONFUSING AND WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!'

I saw the dry cleaners I brought Alastor's suits to and quickly guided us to the shop. It was already busy like it was when I got there. But as soon as the demons saw Lucifer and I it was at a standstill. Everyone moved out of our way as I walked to the front. I felt bad for cutting in front of some of the other participants but judging by the look on Lucifer's face he did not want to be bothered.

"My grace, what brings you to my establishment?" The owner spoke bowing low to show respect. Lucifer had a bored look on his face now, looking at his cane as he pushed me forward. "My associate." The owner turned his gaze to me. A fearful expression in his eyes. "What can I do for you my lady."

That was a vast change in attitude from how he treated me yesterday. Yesterday he was in a crappy mood and barely listened to me, now that Lucifer was here with me he was all ears ready to be helpful. "I'm just here to pick up my dry-cleaning." I showed my ticket and placed it on the counter softly.

"Right away!" He turned around and personally went to get the suits. "I might need to bring you on all my excursions." I laughed watching him give a small smirk. "Perhaps I will join you if you truly need me."

The other demons in the shop were frozen, unsure if they could move and talk freely. They kept glancing at the two of us. One slowly took his camera out and took a picture of Lucifer, when nothing happened another flash was produced from one of their phones, then another, and another. Soon enough everyone had taken a picture or was recording us. "How're you used to this?" I mumble looking back to the front. "It happens wherever I go. You'll get used to it." He shrugs inspecting his cane again.

I wasn't sure what he meant by that but I just nodded. "Here you are!" I took the dry cleaning and looked the suits over, checking for any imperfections or burns. "I assure you my lady that they are perfectly fine." The owner explains, there was a slight irritation in his tone but I was used to it by now. "My grace, your associate does not need to double check our work. Your suits are in perfect condition."

"They aren't his." I mutter straightening out the one and moving to another. I ignored the surprised look on his face as I ran my fingers over the material. Alastor was picky if the suit felt strange, if it didn't feel just right then he would not wear it. I suppose it's part of why he never gets them dry cleaned.

Maybe Alastor had some of the tism and certain feels just did not vibe well with him. "These look good, thank you." I nod my head and put everything away grasping the hanger and walking out, Lucifer not far behind me. "You really pissed him off." Lucifer chuckles easily falling into step with me.

"Probably but I don't really care. I don't want to deal with Robert again." I mutter rolling my eyes at the idea of seeing Robert again and arguing with him over how bad his stitching is. "Who?"

"He's the tailor, he tries to rip people off all the time. Alastor always takes me with him to inspect his suits to make sure they are of the finer quality. He refuses to let Robert ruin another of his suits."

He stared at me confused now. "Alastor's my boss, he's very particular about things." He slowly nodded his head, not really paying attention. He does that sometimes. When I was talking he looked like he wasn't paying attention but I wasn't going to say anything about it. "What else do you need to do today?"

"I need to get a smoothie for Angel and drop these off then I can go off with Charlie and we'll design her flyers."

"Alright lets get your smoothie then." Shaking my head we walked in silence to the smoothie shop. And much like the dry cleaners everyone let us go to the front and I was able to get my smoothie for Angel. Lucifer even walked me to the bottom of the hotel. He wasn't ready to come to the hotel yet. I wouldn't push him.

"See you soon Lucifer," I smiled watching him create a portal. "See you soon dear," He was gone in a flash. I don't think I'll ever get used to how these powerful beings are able to appear and disappear so easily. It was nice though to spend some time with him, but what did he mean earlier. There was no possible way that Lucifer would find me attractive.

I mean for fucks sake his wife was so fucking hot. I think if our roles were reversed I'd be hung up on her for all eternity. There was no fucking way I'd ever be able to get over her. And then there's Charlie. If I were to actually go shoot my shot with her dad that would break the girl code. She'd hate me! I couldn't have Charlie hate me. No matter how hot her dad was, I had to be strong.

Maybe he was just joking with me? Trying to get a rise out of me because I get flustered easily with him...yeah. That had to be it. Obviously Lucifer doesn't see me in that way. He only finds me amusing and probably only likes me because I treat him like a normal person. I don't treat him like he's royalty...Maybe I should though. He's like one of the most powerful creatures in Hell.

Agh this was so confusing. Shaking my head, some of my white hair flew in my face as I placed Angel's smoothie in the fridge to stay cold and made my way to Alastor's room. Knocking on his door I waited patiently for him to open the door in case he was in there. When I didn't receive his greeting to come in, I just used my key to his room and walked in.

It was much different than the others rooms. Alastor's room was connected to his tower and he had changed half the room to look like it was the Bayou over in New Orleans. The crickets chirps, and the soft lapping of the water brushing against the side of the trees gave off this peaceful feeling. I moved around the circular table and towards the large walk in closet.

How he was able to get the walk in closet I'll never know. I had thought Charlie and Vaggie were the only ones to get one since they were the owners of this place but Alastor must have used his voodoo on that as well. Making the room more homey to him.

I placed the suits in his closet and made sure they were hung correctly. I didn't need him to be pissy that his suits were wrinkled because I hung them up incorrectly.

"Darling," Jumping off the floor again I clutched my chest. "Alastor!" I hissed, spinning to face the man who just laughed at my misery. "Will you please stop sneaking up on me." I begged frowning at the man. "I'm afraid not dearest. You must be aware of your surroundings, I'm merely having to teach you repeatedly."

Letting out a small groan I pull my hand away from my chest. "You're the biggest pain in existence, you know that." I grumbled trying to get out of his closet and not feel so trapped. "Now, now, no need to feel this way." His long arm easily captures me in a half hug as he uses his other hand to extend towards the bedroom. "After all, you entered my personal room without my invitation." He chides walking us towards the door to his room. "That was rather rude. I might have been in my undergarments." He smirked to himself.

"Yes but I knocked and waited a respectful amount of time before walking in." I countered staring up at the smiling man. The door opens as he pushes us out into the hall. "Make no mistake darling, I do not let just anyone into my room."

I wasn't sure how to interpret that so I just nodded. We walked like this towards the lobby where we were to meet Charlie for our activity for the day. I wonder what kind of rehabilitation she had in store for us today.

Angel was playing on his phone at the bar flirting with Husk every now and then before returning to his phone when Husk refused to play into Angel's game. Sir Pentious was seen petting Kiki while his Eggs were scattered around the lobby doing something unproductive. "Boss!"

Ed ran towards me with an excited look in his eye, Sir Pentious and I share a look of confusion. I would have thought that since he was back with Sir Pentious that he wouldn't see me as his 'boss' anymore. Not like I was to begin with, Alastor was more like a boss to him than I was. I was just babysitter when he was in his meeting.

"Hey Ed," the eggs looked towards us and looked confused "He has a name?" they all shrugged as they watched on. "Whats up?" The egg pulled out a brownie and held it up to me. "Can I have this?" I blinked confused was this actually happening? "No." Alastor states dragging me away.

"Boss?"

Alastor's grip on my waist tightened, not liking that the egg was asking me instead of him. "Uh...sure? But aren't you with Pentious?" I questioned confused. "Uhuh!" I watched as he shoved the entire brownie in his mouth a happy smile on his face.

"She isn't your boss, you stupid egg boy!" Sir Pentious snaps glaring down at the egg. "You named him?" The snake man's inquisitive gaze was sent my way. Shrugging my shoulders I gave a sheepish grin hoping he wasn't too upset with me. "They look so alike. I needed to figure out who was who somehow." Sir Pentious smacks his head.

"You don't name them! Thats how they get attached!" He hissed. "How was I supposed to know that?" Sir Pentious sighs, shaking his head "It's okay...you didn't know." I was surprised at how easily he forgave me. Maybe he really was trying to change.

"Darling, shall we take our seats?" Alastor's voice zaps my attention back to him. "Right, sure." He guides us towards the couch where he takes a seat in his single chair and I take mine on the couch. Alastor sat in the most regal way you could think. His monocle shined with what random light was in the room. His ears blended into his hair making his hair look even fluffier if possibly.

Charlie skipped over to the middle practically bouncing with excitement. "Alright everybody! Thank you all for joining me today."

"Where else would we be?" Angel asked, annoyed clenching his hand around his phone. "Babes hush." I snapped glaring back at him. "You hush." He got up from his seat and strutted over my way hopping over the couch and wrapping an arm around my shoulder still looking at his phone as he did so. Husker not far behind him.

Charlie and Vaggie held each other's hands as Charlie waited for everyone to take their seats. Sir Pentious sat on the floor playing with Kiki's ears, the cat demon seemed to love all the attention brought her way. "So today I was thinking we could do some arts and crafts! Emmie, where's that scarf you made?"

"I uh, I gave it away."

Her brows knitted together confused "But you were making that for someone special." I nodded and started to pick at my nails. "I gave it to him." Her eyes widened as a squeal left her lips. I missed the sharp look Alastor sent my way as Charlie practically pounced on me, wrapping me in a tight hug.

"Yay! You're finally dating! We could go on double date and get snacks, and he could come live in the hotel and-"

"Charles!" I squeaked pushing on the taller girl to get off me. "We aren't dating." I cried out when she squeezed a little too hard. "Whaaat?" She pulled back easily, straddling my legs, very confused now. "I thought..."

I shake my head no. "Awwww,"

"Am I the only one confused?" Angel butts in staring a the two of us like we were crazy. "Emmie told me she has a crush-"

"Not a crush!" It was totally a crush.

"Anyway Emmie needed my help on this new scarf she was making and said it was for this guy she likes." She leaned close smooshing her face against mine. "I'm so happy you're getting out there! All you ever do is spend time in the hotel and work! You need to relax sometimes."

Rolling my eyes I push on her chest hoping she would get off me. "I get out, not very often but I get out!" I pouted pushing harder on her chest. Her arms were tight around my neck not wanting to let go no matter what I wanted. "Will you ever let me meet this mystery man?" She moans snuggling deeper into my cheek. "Maybe but dude I'm not even dating the guy. We're just friends right now."

Charlie pouts as she pulls away back to her feet. "Aww, don't worry. One day you'll find your someone."

"Yes, perhaps one day she will indeed meet that special someone." Alastor growls his smile just as tight as his grip on his staff. From the look in his eyes I could tell Alastor was pissed. I don't know why he was so pissy but I know he is.

'Maybe he's upset I never gave him a gift.' I thought picking at my nails again. "Anyway, why don't we all do a craft of some sort and gift someone their craft to show we care!" Shrugging my shoulders I pulled out my hook and red yarn. I wasn't fancy yet like Charlie was. Maybe one day.

Two hours of just sitting together and working on a random hobby I could tell I wasn't the only one getting bored. Angel and Husk were off drawing in random notebooks Charlie had handed them. Sir Pentious could be seen hammering away at some object with his Egg Boys running to grab things for them. Ed would randomly come to my side and ask if I needed him.

In the end I had him holding my yarn so the egg could be happy to do something. Alastor was seen humming a happy tune as he read a random book. I don't know know where he got this book. "Charles this look good?" Charlie looked up from her drawing and skipped to my side.

She was quick to show me where I could fix my mistake and stayed with me until she was sure I understood what I was doing.

My wrists were starting to hurt the longer we did this. "Babes," I whisper glancing at his drawing. It was stick figure of him and Husk fucking on the couch. "That took you two hours?" He snickered at my bewildered look.

"No way, I did this in ten minutes. I've been playing on my phone." Shaking my head I held in my laugh and glanced over at Husk. He seemed to be deep into his picture, I wouldn't be surprised if Husker was a tortured artist.

"You should make me a miniature Fatnuggets next." He requests looking at my scarf. "I'm not that good. I only know how to make some thanks to Charlie but sure, if she give me more lessons." Shrugging his shoulders he went back to his phone.

"Alright everyone lets give each other our crafts!" Angel entended his picture to Husk. He looked unimpressed and bored with the entire ordeal. "Whats yours whiskers."

"Not like you deserve it but here." Looking over Angel's shoulders it was a picture of Angel exactly to his likeness. 'I knew he was a tortured artist!'

"Husk thats amazing! The detail alone is incredible!" I gushed staring at the picture amazed. My art style was a lot like Angels and very stick figure like. "You have an amazing gift Husker!" Charlie squealed hugging her paper flowers Vaggie had made her.

"Yeah whatever."

Facing Ed I cut the string he was holding and hid it in the scarf so it wouldn't go undone. "Er Alastor." His red gaze landed on me. "Here, this is for you." I extend the scarf watching him take it gently and look over the material. "Why thank you my darling. I shall treasure it always." He bows his thanks.

"Pentious what did you make?"

He extended his machinery to me "It's a clock." It looked a lot like his war machine but with a clock in the middle ticking away. "Pentious thank you! I love it!" I gushed reaching forward to give the man a hug. "You do?"

"Of course! It's so neat and you built it so fast!"

"This is nothing compared to my other machines." he smiles looking away. "Alright everyone, I think thats if for today." Slowly one by one everyone left the lobby and moved, I couldn't take my eyes off my new clock. The design alone was incredible. Pentious really had a wonderful knack for building things.

"What did you end up making Alastor?" I asked when it was just the two of us. Alastor produce a bunny out of thin air, only it wasn't moving. It had this lifeless stare in the beady black eyes. It somehow looked completely lifelike and lifeless at the same time.

Extending the rabbit towards me I bite my bottom lip. Taxidermy. Of course he would be interested in this. "This is...wow!"

"Indeed, darling. I've enjoyed this for quite some time. Going as far back as when I was alive." I was happy to learn more about Alastor's past, even if he doesn't like to share much it's nice to know he's trusting me with this information. "Perhaps if you'd like I could show you how."

"Maybe one day." I agreed, though I wasn't sure how I'd really react. I never liked seeing dead animals to begin with, hopefully my reaction doesn't upset him.

"Splendid!" he gleefully extended his arm wrapping it around my waist and guiding me towards the stairs. "Now then, shall we take a stroll together?" He took his taxidermy rabbit and had it disappear into the void.

"Sure, can I place this in my room real quick? I can meet you outside." He thinned his lips. "Of course darling, don't dally now."

"Yes sir," I rushed up to my room and put my new gifts on my dresser. Fixing them so they looked nice. I loved that the hotel room was becoming more and more like my room, my home. Walking out of the room I missed the dark shadowy figure emerge from the darkness of a random corner.

As soon as the door closed the shadow crept towards the nightstand glaring at the clock. The next time I would see it, it would be on the floor smashed to pieces.