The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

5. Suck my kiss

I felt sun hitting my face and it woke me up. I stretched my arms and yawned. I looked at the clock on my nightstand- it was 1 P.M. Last night we stayed up really late. Me and John were watching old movies and playing guitar.

I got up from bed and made my way downstairs. The smell of burned food hit me immediately when I crossed the hallway.

- Dad? Are you home? Should I call the firefighters?

- No, no, everything's fine Josh. Just don't go into kitchen yet, ok?

- But I need a drink.

- Please, son, just turn the tv on and stay in the living room.

- Ok, but I want you to know that you're acting weird. I'm worried about you.

I heard laughter coming from the kitchen. It didn't belong to my dad. Who the hell was that? Did he forget about my birthday? Great.

I turned the TV on and 'Dani California' was playing on MTV. I loved this video, it was hilarious. I was watching the Peppers when I heard footsteps behind me.

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Joshy, happy birthday to youuuuu!"

I turned around and saw John, Anthony, Flea and Chad covered in whipped cream.

Dad was holding the ugliest cake I've ever seen in my life. It was crooked, burned and the cream was dripping on the floor.

I couldn't stop the laughter, it made my eyes tear up.

- Don't cry baby, I didn't know that you will appreciate my cake so much. I got up at 8 o'clock to prepare it!

John seemed to be really proud of himself.

- But he burned it a little bit.

Flea joked.

- Just a tiny little bit. It was two times higher but well, I'm proud anyway.

Anthony added.

- Thank you, I'm amazed. I really love it. It's going to be the best birthday of my life.

I said and hugged everyone.

- So now it's time to eat the cake.

Said John, putting in on the table. He set the plates and started to cut the cake into pieces.

- You know that I'm on a diet, Frusciante. But I'm sure Flea will be more than glad to eat my piece too.

I understood Chad. I didn't want to try it either but I didn't want to make dad sad. He had put so much effort into preparing it.

- Well I already ate breakfast so...

- I will have the extra piece.

I said handing dad my plate with a smile.

He smiled to me back.

I took the first bite I nearly vomited.

- How do you like it?

- It's awesome, the best cake I've ever tried.

- So I have to try it too.

I watched John putting a piece in his mouth and spitting it all out.

- Fuck, I must have mistaken salt with sugar, I'm so sorry baby!

- I tried to tell you but you were so proud that I didn't want to ruin it.