Throughout the episode, Candy's presence irritates everyone, especially Lucifer's mother, Charlotte Richards. By the end, it is revealed that the marriage was a ruse; Lucifer saved Candy from debt in exchange for her help in deceiving his mother to learn her true plans. Key Character Dynamics
The episode focuses on the fallout of Lucifer's discovery about Chloe’s origin. His marriage to Candy is a defensive "wall" built to push Chloe away and "protect" her from his Father's manipulations. [S2E14] Candy Morningstar
Lucifer uses Candy’s seemingly vacuous personality to lower his mother's guard. Kneel Before Blog notes that the act is so convincing it successfully tests Charlotte’s motivations regarding getting back to the Silver City. Throughout the episode