The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

19. In you a star is born

We'd decided to organise the baby shower along with my birthday party at our house. We ordered a lot of food and set up two huge tables in the garden.

We didn't expect so many people to come. The whole band showed up with their girlfriends, Dot Hacker were there as well. Some of Lilly's friends from work have decided to come too and they'd bought her some gifts.

Me and Lilly tried to cut the cake, which was blue, had two layers and said both "Happy birthday Josh" and "It's a boy". We did a really bad job, so her mom helped us out. Then, it was time to open up the presents.

My grandparents got us a beautiful white crib and some clothes for the baby. They also got me a hoodie saying "No. 1 dad". I thought it was adorable. I was willing to wear it everyday.
My dad bought us a retro stroller, a baby car seat and a hat with "Johnny" embroidered on it. He also included a gift for me- a Jimmi Hendrix vinyl.
Flea, Chad and Anthony and got us a lot of toys for the baby. A music box, a tiny guitar and a drum set, as well as books and rattles. They also bought me a Lakers t-shirt and a basket ball with autographs.
Lilly's parents gave us clothes, toys, blankets, bottles and pacifiers. Now we had everything we needed.
From Dot Hacker I got a collection of some alcohols like vodka, whiskey and wine.

We blasted music and partied. I didn't drink alcohol because after the last incident I promised Lilly to stay sober so I sat with her and watched everyone having fun.

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At the last day of November, I had to leave my fiancé for a few days. We had gigs scheduled in the UK and after that we were supposed to have a break, so that I could be with Lilly during the last days of her pregnancy and the birth of our son. She was getting bigger and bigger. She could barely move so all that she had been doing was watching Kardashians on TV and reading newspapers. I left her with her mom, so that I wouldn't have to worry about her.

It was our last show in London and we were getting ready in the backstage. John and Flea were doing yoga, while me, Anthony and Chad sat in silence, sipping green tea. I left my phone in the dressing room and headed to the stage.
When we went on stage, the crowd started to jump and cheer.
Chad played a short solo and John started to improvise. I heard someone calling my name from the side of the stage. I saw our sound engineer holding my cellphone. I shook my arms and picked up my guitar. I thought that he just wanted to inform me that I've left it on the backstage.
Then, out of the blue, I heard someone talking through a microphone, but it was no one of us.

"Guys, there's something you need to hear. Especially you, Josh."

The crowd looked dumbfounded.

"Go on."

I said and waited for his response. Instead, I heard Lilly screaming.

"Josh, you fucking bastard, where the fuck are you?! I'm in labour and if you won't be there soon so I can grind the bones in your hand, I'm gonna kill you. I'm not joking. I just started having contractions! My waters just broke and I'll break your neck if I'll have to go through this by myself!"

"Wow. That's so unexpected. My fiancé was supposed to give birth in two weeks. I guess you won't hear me playing tonight. Wish me luck!"

I said, throwing my guitar on the ground and running off the stage.

I caught a taxi and was on the airport 10 minutes later. Our manager called the airlines to delay the nearest flight, so a plane to LA was already waiting for me.

11 hours later, I was entering the hospital were Lilly was at. I quickly asked the nurse where she was and run up the stairs. I didn't even wait for the elevator. I heard her screaming as soon as I reached the right floor. Her parents were waiting outside the room.