GM and Charlie walked through a portal, with the two having just spent the day together.

"Vaggie, Vaggie, Vaggie, Vaggie!!!" Charlie squealed. "Grandpa took me to Earth!!!!"

Vaggie grinned, standing up. "Really? How was it?"

Angel overheard, and he looked up, eyes wide. "Wow...how much did Earth change?"

"It's actually a lot like here!!!" Charlie cried. "With tons of technology and people, and all kinds of monuments!!! Ohhh, and the animals were so cute!!! Thank you, Grandpa!!!"

GM chuckled, patting Charlie's head. "I hope you enjoyed the song that came with it."

"I didn't just like it, I loved it!" Charlie squealed. "Guess I know where I got my love of singing from! Both Dad and you!"

"I did invent the concept." GM chuckled.

"That's amazing, sweetie!" Vaggie cheered, hugging her girlfriend. "I'm so glad you liked it!"

Angel smiled...but it faded as memories suddenly flooded his mind.

Memories he wished that he could forget.

And it seemed GM could sense it and his eyes softened before he looked at Charlie. "How about you tell Vaggie all about Earth? Especially since she's only ever been allowed to view it from Heaven."

"Oooh, good idea!" Charlie cried before holding Vaggie's hands. "Okay, so we started in-"

Their voices faded as they walked away and GM turned towards Angel. "Is everything alright, Angel?"

Angel's eyes widened. "O-oh. Yeah, everything's okay, Big G. Just...just thinking, that's all."

"Am I allowed to ask what about or is it 'none of my beeswax' as you kids say?"

Angel snorted. "People don't really say that anymore, you know."

"They don't?" GM blinked. "Hmm. Forgive me, I'm literally older than the universe itself. I still don't exactly know how to work one of those fancy computer things."

Angel laughed at that. "Man, you have a lot to catch up on, don't ya?"

"Yes, yes I do." GM chuckled. "But still. If you need someone to listen to whatever's on your mind, I'm your God. You're one of my granddaughter's closest friends and you've made many efforts to redeem yourself. If you ask me? You'll be in Heaven in a few months if you keep this up."

Angel hesitated. "...I don't think I deserve it."

GM walked over. "And why is that?"

"...You really don't know, huh?"

"I know a lot of things about you, Anthony. But I also know there are things that others may not want me to know." GM said. "If I truly wanted to, I could view your entire life up to this point and know more about you than anyone other than yourself. But I don't want to invade your privacy...so if there is anything you're comfortable with telling me, I'm all ears...figuratively. This body does not have any visible ears."

Angel laughed at that. Then, he took a deep breath.

"...I'm the son of a mafia boss. I killed people for him. Whether or not they were innocent don't matter. I killed them, and I liked it. I liked the power it gave me. Serial killer shit, I know."

GM hummed. "Your father was a cruel man who was well aware he would be arriving here. Even your brother said he wanted to come to Hell to see if it was real...and from what I've seen, they are still doing what they did in their former life. So, tell me...what are you doing now?"

Angel thought about it. "...Trying to help Charlie achieve her dreams?"

"That's certainly one of the things you're doing." GM said. "But it's not the main reason you are where you are now. So, tell me that reason. And 'because it gives me a free room' is a lie. Believe me, I can tell."

Angel hesitated. He gnawed on his lip, finicking with his hair. Then, he took a deep breath.

"...I wanna get better."

GM smiled. "There it is. You see, most serial killers or mob bosses or various criminals down here who truly don't deserve redemption or a second chance...are the kind that continue to do what they are doing despite the consequences. And while yes, you have admitted you once held a sense of power over those you killed...that has changed. The only people you've killed in an entire six months are greedy Loan Sharks or Exorcists. And you didn't exactly do it because you got a sick pleasure out of bloodshed. You did it out of self-defense. Tell me, do you still find pleasure in senseless murder and violence of innocent or guilty?"

Angel slowly shook his head. "No. I...I hate it, honestly. I only got bloodthirsty if the others were in danger of getting hurt or worse...like this one guy who tried to hurt Husk when he saved me from a spiked drink. I didn't feel relief until I knew he wasn't seriously hurt."

"Exactly. And ruthless killers who don't deserve a second chance would not feel any empathy for their victims." GM said before sitting down. "You've made mistakes, Anthony. But so has everyone. What matters is that you're trying to be better and succeeding. And if you still don't believe that you deserve it...take your mother and sister for example. They did the exact same things you did, yet the only difference is that they changed before their time was up on Earth. You changed a little later than that, but does that really matter?"

Angel sighed, shaking his head. "I...I guess not, but...the forties were a bitch. Dressing up wasn't allowed. Liking dolls when you're a boy wasn't allowed...collecting jewelry and wearing girly clothes wasn't allowed...I felt ashamed of who I am. I wanted to fit in with my dad and big brother. I wanted to prove them wrong. I wanted to show them that I'm a man."

GM smiled. "You already have, Anthony. While you are correct, back then, liking other men or wearing dresses when you yourself are not a woman was looked down upon...times have changed to the point where there is an entire month dedicated to showing who you truly are inside. You are a man and you like other men. You are a man and you like to wear feminine clothing, play with dolls, collect jewelry. The only thing that your dad and brother were wrong about was that a man can't like those things."

He then chuckled. "And while annoyingly so, there are still people like that to this very day...it is okay to be who you are. And you are a good person who has made mistakes, but are learning from them. You have people who understand exactly what you were going through, possibly during a time where instead of being looked down upon, it would equal in death if a man loved another man...heck! One of my sons up in Heaven likes other men and no one judges him for it. Some may be confused or even a little upset, but it's his life. Much like this one is yours."

Angel stared at his lap, slowly taking in GM's words. He sniffled, wiping at his eyes. "Th-thanks, Big G...u-um, how are they? Ma and- and Molly? I...I feel bad for pretty much leeching off of them for drug money before I...y-y'know."

"I do. Molly and your mother are doing terrific...but they miss you. Molly talks about you a lot and your mother has pictures of you and your siblings still." GM smiled. "I've actually spoken to your mother before, did I ever tell you that?"

Angel's eyes widened and he looked at him. "Wh...what did she say...?"

"Well, she urged me to try and eat something due to how skinny this form is." GM chuckled. "But, she also thanked me for allowing her and her daughter to come to Heaven...and even asked if you were coming. I hope I can report back to her that you are when I go back to Heaven."

Angel's eyes watered, and he took a deep breath. "...Tell her that I'm trying as hard as I can. I'm trying to wean myself off of the drugs and alcohol. I'm trying to control myself when it comes to, err...lovemaking. I...I'm trying, and while I don't think I'm in a place where I can say for sure, I'm at least better than I was the last time they saw me, and...and I'm sorry for lettin' them both down."

"I will relay the message." GM said as he handed Angel a box of tissues. "Now, if you'll excuse me my boy, there is someone else I wish to speak to here. Will you be okay?"

"I...I think I'll have to steal KeeKee and Fat Nuggets for cuddles, but...y-yeah. I'll be okay, I think."

GM smiled and then teleported both KeeKee and Fat Nuggets onto his lap for him as he walked off.

But, he then summoned a cup of Heavenly wine and sipped onto it as he walked. "...it is going to be awkward when he finds out his mother has been my daughter-in-law for three years..."