STEPHI
With Levall in hand I marched my way into Heaven.
Again.
Although this time I felt less angsty about my visit.
Once again He kept His back to me.
"How are you feeling, Stephanie?"
I paused.
He had called me by my name, not the name La'Hanan had chosen for me.
"Uh, I'm okay. I wanted to give my thanks for what you did. I can't really express in words how much it means to all of us."
"There is no need. I know."
"But there is a more pressing matter at hand right now. Irene is gone and, well, we want to go and get her back. But we need your permission for this. And I'm here right now asking for it."
There was a silent pause and I wondered if He had even heard me.
"Permission granted. I presume Crowley and Soul will be joining you?"
"Yes," I nodded even though He couldn't se
