Hells prison

Vaggie's history and Charlie's father

I was at the hotel very early in the morning, watching Charlie lose her mind with trying to come up with ideas. "Charlie, I'm a little concerned. How long have you been putting that together?" "All night." "Yep, that's what I thought." I spin her around and look her in her bloodshot, baggy eyes. "I know you want to redeem Angel and get him into heaven but it is going to take time. Granted, time is not something you have but he isn't going to dramatically change in an instant. Now, you need to sleep. Fatigue is not an ally to a healthy and creative mind." I bring her to the couch and lay her down. "But what about-" "shush, whatever it is, it can wait." She closes her eyes and immediately dozes off. I lay my jacket over her and sit on a nearby chair and enjoy the quiet.

I was about to be shaken when I raised my hand. "I wasn't sleeping, merely enjoying the peace and quiet." I look and see Vaggie point towards Charlie. "Why is she sleeping on the couch?" I point towards Charlie's wall of stuff. "She was up all night obsessing over ideas to try and redeem Angel. I wasn't sure if she would come back down and finish or continue in her room so I stayed to make sure she slept. By the way, I need to talk to you." We walk to the empty dining room.

"What do you want?" She was a little suspicious. "I want to talk to you about your past." "What about it?" "Look, I know the story. You showed mercy to a kid and were abandoned by heaven." She grabbed her spear and pointed it at me. "How do you know that!?" "I met the kid last extermination. We were watching tv when your interview came on and you looked like "the nice angel lady who lost her eye and wings". Sound familiar?" "But how did you know it was me?" I held up a photo of the exorcist I captured. "I think I caught one of your sisters. She is back in heaven now but you look to much like her to be a coincidence." "So, what do you want." "You need to tell Charlie." She backs up. "I-I can't. She would be devastated." "She wouldn't if you told her the whole truth. If Adam ever recognized you, he would use your past to crush Charlie even more. And he wouldn't tell the whole story, just the part where you were one of them." "How do you about Adam?" "Charlie told me. She talked about how Adam and Lute said angels were perfect and never makes mistakes which is bullshit since you are proof they're wrong, no offense." "You think I made a mistake saving that kid?" She was angry. I put my hands up and clarified. "No, but in their eyes you did. And that means you could have Adam by the metaphorical balls and either have him denounce exorcists as angels or have him admit that he and Lute were wrong. And that hit to his ego will hurt." She was smirking as she thought about them admitting their mistake through gritted teeth. "I think about it after breakfast." I leave her be and head back to the chair.

Charlie woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. Vaggie gave her a plate as soon as she was sitting upright. "Charlie, you can't keep this up. It might be time to call your father." Charlie sighed in reluctance. "But he was the one who told them "go ahead and kill them"." She gasped as an idea hit her. "He could help us get a meeting with heaven." Vaggie interjected. "Didn't that already happen?" "Yes but Adam was an asshole, but he doesn't run heaven. I want to talk to his boss." She finishes breakfast and grabs her phone. She and her father argue back and forth until he caves and decides to visit.

Lucifer was really excited to see Charlie but his enthusiasm diminished when he saw the inside of the hotel but he didn't want to upset her so he was looking for the right word to use. "It definitely has..." I finish his sentence. "Character?" "Yes! Character! Thank you Mr.?" "Estacado. Jackie Estacado, it's a pleasure to meet you sir." Charlie introduces me. "Jackie doesn't officially work here but he has been a big help around here." "Interesting, what is it you do?" "I run the prison over yonder." I point in the direction of my home. Lucifer was confused. "Since when did the pride ring have a prison?" "A few weeks before last extermination, and it mostly acts as a safe haven from the exorcists." "Oh really, and how'd it work out?" "Aside from cracks and scratches, it stood strong with zero fatalities." He seemed pretty impressed. Charlie continued to show him around when Alastor butted in. They both have a dick measuring contest which turns into a musical that Mimzy interrupts.

Charlie, Al, Vaggie, and her father were going to go speak privately as we learn more about Al when he came to hell. Apparently he was taking down overlords one by one and broadcasting their torture over the radio. Angel talks to me about my name. "Jackie Estacado. You Italian?" "Family that adopted me was." The doors were being banged on by sharks calling out for Mimzy. Everyone who went up portaled down to the lobby. "What's going on?" "Loan sharks." "See, what'd I tell ya? You build something nice and other people-" I interrupted. "I don't mean to interrupt but is now really the best time to prove your point when Charlie's home and those she cares about are at risk of being burned alive?"  I stretch and ready myself for the massacre I'm about to commit. I grab my guns from their holsters. "Showtime."

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The sharks were dead and Mimzy walked up to me. "Thanks darling." I point a gun at her. "I'm not Alastor. Next time you come here, it better be for redemption or else I'm throwing you to the sharks. Get me?" She looks to Al to back her up. He doesn't. "He's right, I can't have you bringing trouble around here." "Well fine. Have fun with your little princess and your hotel. See if I care." Lucifer and Charlie go into their song. While they are busy, I tap Vaggie on the shoulder. "You know if she actually does get a meeting there, she is going to take you along right? Your window to confess is closing fast." "I know but I can't find the time or words." Translation: she is scared. "I get it, you are nervous as can be but it's Charlie. She sees the good in everyone so if you tell her why you were cast out, she will forgive you." "You're right." Charlie and her father finish their song and she hugs Vaggie. "I can't wait to see heaven with you." Vaggie wasn't as enthusiastic. "Yeah. Listen hun, there's something I need to tell you in private."