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Chapter 41 - Come Again?

"I'm so happy you're ok!"

"Damn toots, you really got fucked up!"

"Give my little girl some space!"

Charlie was feeling very overstimulated.

Right after she woke, her father must've heard her speak with Alastor because he burst through her bedroom door in the middle of their hug. Alastor begrudgingly moved to the side for Lucifer to embrace her and once he showed up, everyone else trickled in. Now she was surrounded by Lucifer at the foot of her bed, Nifty who was currently sitting in her lap, Angel to her left, Husk to her right and Alastor on the other side of the room keeping a careful eye on her. She could tell that he wasn't a big fan of the crowd but couldn't very well tell them to get out. Everyone seemed to be in a panic when Lucifer returned with a weak Alastor and an unconscious Charlie.

"I'm sorry that I worried all of you." Charlie said in a low tone. She hated getting people stressed out, especially if it was because of her. It was in her blood to keep people from getting that way.

"Just try not to be out cold for so long again!" Angel commented. Apparently Charlie had been out four days. Lucifer and Alastor took turns being by her side so she wouldn't wake up alone. Lucifer whispered to her that even when he was here, Alastor refused to leave.

He hasn't moved from that chair in days!

Charlie grinned at the memory of her conversation with Cecile. It was plenty confirmation that she actually did 'look over' them, as she put it. Charlie decided not to mention her experience with Alastor just yet. He looked like he was wired from caffeine and on no sleep. The last thing he needed was a bombshell like that. 

"Hey Smiles, how does it feel knowing that Charlie had to save your ass?" Angel snickered over his shoulder toward the Radio Demon. Alastor shrugged a shoulder casually.

"Not as upset as one might think."

Angel blinked a few times to let Alastor's words sink in. Charlie smiled at him, knowing that he 100% bit back a more hostile reply and only did so for her. Little things like that reminded her of how much he's changed in such a short period of time. He's still the same Alastor, but more mindful if possible.

"Alright everyone, I think the princess needs her rest." Husk said with his gravelly voice. He patted her knee gently, showing that he cared in his own way. Charlie gave him a look of appreciation that Husk returned ten fold. One of her favorite things about Husk: he could always read facial expression with no words being said. 

Lucifer nodded in agreement as he replaced Husk's spot and placed a kiss to Charlie's forehead. He picked up Nifty who began to fight him for moving her until she looked over his shoulder and saw Alastor giving her a warning glance. She quickly stilled, a pout still present on her face.

"Husker is quite right. Visitation can proceed at a later date." Alastor herded everyone to the door. Angel turned around as he reached the exit.

"What, you're not coming Smiles?" 

Alastor and Charlie shared a look when Lucifer quickly saved them. "They have a little bit to discuss without prying ears." Lucifer gestured toward the Overlord. "Alastor, come see me when you're done?"

Alastor cut his eyes toward Lucifer and stretched his grin wider. "But of course, Your Highness."

"Great!" Lucifer clapped once, as if to finalize the agreement. "Ok everyone! Out out out!"

Charlie stifled a giggle as she watched her dad practically shove everyone out. He gave a wink before shutting the door behind him. Alastor slowly took a seat on the bed, facing Charlie. A pregnant pause passed before Charlie broke the silence.