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" .
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 . [S2E7] My Little Monkey
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 Providing levity against the heavier main plot, Lucifer