The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

23. Love to aim at besides

It's been over a month since our wedding. We haven't really spoken to anybody during that time because I took little Johnny and my wife to a honeymoon. I've decided that Italy would be a perfect place. I needed to catch up with my family and Lilly fell in love with them so I couldn't make any other decision.

- Europe is so beautiful!

- So are you baby...

- Josh, seriously, the trip was great. Make sure to say thank you to your family for having us for so long. Oh, and for taking care of John.

- I already did that. Gosh, I love that place. I feel like Italy is my second home.

- I'm sure your dad feels the same.

- Yeah, he loves coming here. Speaking of him, John told me that Emily's moving in this weekend. I'm so happy for him.

- Me too! I'll help her with organising her stuff, I need to get to know her better.

- Chill down baby, it's still 2 days left. They will pick us up from the airport.

- Great.

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- Hello sweeties!

- Hey guys! We've missed you!

- We missed you too! How was John doing on the plane?

- Oh, he was really calm, kept playing with his toys.

- He's such a good boy! Did you miss your papa, Johnny?

My baby laughed and immediately grabbed dad's hair.

- He loves you so much!

- I know, I'm the coolest grandpa in the world.

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- So dad, how are you and Emily getting along?

- We are doing great. I feel like we have never been apart, that's crazy.

- Have you told her about Nicole and what came after that?

He didn't answer because Em came inside of the kitchen where we had been chatting.

- Yeah, he told me about that bitch. I also saw them in newspapers. But what happened after the divorce? Did I miss something?

- Um, dad, I'm not sure if you're ready to share it...

- I am, Josh. I was ashamed of it but not anymore. Everyone makes mistakes.

- John, what are you talking about?

- I started using heroin again. I did it for a few months.

- What? Why did you do that?

She said with a breaking voice. Her eyes were full of tears.

- I was so lost. I was alone, I didn't have a house, a car. My son hated me, we hadn't spoken to each other for ages. I felt like my life was over...

- Emily, he's not a bad person. I did drugs too. After our argument I felt the same way. I was so lonely. Lilly convinced me to go to rehab. John was stronger, he got clean without any help. He was struggling so badly. I offered him a place to stay and we looked after him until he got better.

- Yeah, then I joined the band again and you know the rest of the story.

- John, I don't know what to say. I didn't know that you were living on the streets, I would have helped you... I've never stopped loving you. I haven't been with any other men since the breakup, I felt guilty. I'm so proud of you. Promise me you'll never do that again. Promise me you'll stay away from heroin. You too, Josh. No more drugs in your lives.