Through flashbacks and forensic help from Ella Lopez , the investigation reveals that John Decker was killed for uncovering corruption linked to . The climax sees Chloe choosing "cruel mercy" by sending Smith to the very prison he formerly managed, where he would be surrounded by the inmates he mistreated . Lucifer’s Identity Crisis: "LuciDan"

The episode centers on a case close to Chloe Decker's heart. After Joe Fields—the man convicted of killing her father, Officer John Decker—is released on family leave, he is promptly murdered . This event allows Chloe to reopen the old case, leading to the discovery that Fields was actually a "scapegoat" framed for the hit .

This subplot culminates in a heart-to-heart at an improv class, where Dan admits he actually admires Lucifer’s carefree nature, while Lucifer confesses he envies Dan’s perceived simple, "normal" life . Relationship Breakthroughs Lucifer - S2E7 - My Little Monkey | Project Fandom

is the seventh episode of the second season of the urban fantasy series Lucifer , which originally aired on November 7, 2016 . Directed by Tara Nicole Weyr, the episode is a significant emotional touchstone for the series, shifting focus toward Chloe Decker’s past and her quest for justice following her father's murder . A Personal Mission for Chloe

Providing levity against the heavier main plot, Lucifer Morningstar experiences a personal crisis after being rejected by his therapist, Dr. Linda Martin, who is terrified after seeing his "true face" . In an attempt to be "normal" and helpful, Lucifer decides to shadow Detective Dan Espinoza, even imitating his style and American accent—a pairing he jokingly refers to as or "Douchifer" .