The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

3. I love the feeling when it falls apart

- Hey Frusciante, you're late. Oh, I didn't know you will bring Josh. Come in.

- Hey Mike, I know but that's because I need to tell you something. Actually it's really important.

- Sure, let's go to the dining room, Anthony and Chad are already there.

- Um, John, are you sure about this? I'm scared.

I whispered.

- Shh, it will be ok, I promise.

He answered quietly.

- Hey John, hello Josh. Good to see you!

Anthony greeted us. I shook his hand with my sweaty hand and faked a smile.

- So Frusciante, what was that? Are you realeasing the album you'd been recording?

- No, it's something else. I don't even know how to start. Well, I just found out that I have a son.

My heart was pounding. I felt like I was going to faint.

- Wow. Really?

Anthony was shocked. And Flea stood there with a huge smile.

- Whose baby is it? Emily's?

- No, I don't think you guys know this girl.

- So when was he born?

- Almost 18 years ago.

- Are you kidding? Why were you hiding it for so long? What's his name? Where does he live?

Flea asked so many questions. I was more and more nervous.

- His name is Josh and you already know him. He's standing next to me.

John hugged me with his shoulder.

Nobody spoke. I heard them gulping loudly. At this point Anthony, Flea and Chad just stood there, mouths open and staring at me.

- I told you it wasn't a good idea, dad. It wasn't written for us. Please, let me come back to my old house. I need to take care of organising mom's funeral. What I was even thinking. I ruined everything. I wish mom never told me I'm your son.

I released myself from John's hold and made my way to the exit.

- Wait, Josh! We just didn't know what to say. It's unbelievable. I'm so happy! Josh, we are a family now. I want you to meet my daughter, she's your age.

Flea was to first one to speak. He gave me a big hug and kissed my cheek.

- Really? You don't hate me?

- Of course not! You know what? You could join John on stage, it would be awesome. I knew that it was strange that someone your age could be so talented. Come here boy!

Anthony stretched his arms waiting to give me a hug.

- You're lucky you don't look like that fucker. It wouldn't be an easy life then.

Chad was joking as always but eventually gave me a hug too.

- Ok, now it's time for a family's dinner. Come and have a sit.

Said Flea, pointing to the huge wooden table.
During the feast the guys asked me so many questions.

- How did your mother die?

- She had breast cancer.

- And how did you find out you're John's son?

- I told mom I was afraid to be alone after her death and she finally decided to reveal who my father was, although she hated him and thought he wouldn't accept me.