The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

30. Getaway inside your car

We were drinking beers and listening to music all evening. Matt and Harry went through my albums collection and picked one. I made myself comfortable on the couch and started singing along with Jeff Buckley, who they've chosen.

- You've got such a unique voice. It's quite feminine. You sound great in Dot Hacker, especially in 'Eye opener'.

Matt said.

- Thanks, I appreciate that you know that band. I wish my voice was as strong as John's though. He can go really high and low with such an ease.

- Yes, that's what makes the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound so good. These harmonies are everything.

Harry added.

- Yeah, without them Anthony sounds horrible. Why does he constantly mess up the lyrics?

Matt continued.

- I honestly don't know. It's always been this was. It's just natural for me to shout to him the right words during concerts. But that was a funny question.

- Well, I guess we should be heading home, it's getting late.

- You can stay the night if you want, I've got 2 spare bedrooms.

- No, Harry is right, you're not living alone, we don't want to cause any problems or inconvenience.

- Come on, I've just met my cousins, Lilly must be understanding. It's a huge deal for me. Hey, I've got an idea. Let's go somewhere or just drive around the town.

They were as enthusiastic about it as me. We went to the garage and I let them pick a car.

- Let's choose the cabriolet, I've always dreamed to have one.

- And everyone can hear you sing while you're driving around.

I let Matt take the wheel because said it was his dream car.

- You've got a great collection of cars, I loved all of them.

- Thanks, I usually don't care about money but that's the only thing I love to buy.

- I'd say that you're a lucky guy, but since we all know the truth, I'll just say that you deserve it.

- Oh, stop it. You can borrow one anytime you want. Just call me. And now enjoy the ride.

I said and saw that they were smiling. I was sitting at the passenger's seat and Harry was in the back. We've folded down the roof and turned the radio on.
I loved the feeling of wind tangling my hair.

- Where do you wanna go?

- Anywhere you like.

- Have you ever been to Sunset Strip?

- No, these clubs are way too expensive for us. They wouldn't let us in.

- Great, let's go then. Turn right and then left.

I said and saw that they smiled widely.

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We were sitting in the VIP part of the club drinking old whiskey.

- Is that how your life looks?

- Only from time to time. When dad, Anthony, Flea and Chad have time, we meet there and party all night. Each time I can't remember how I got home. It's so funny when you wake up naked next to your father, whose been vomiting all night. I love John, he's such a cool guy. He tried to be a father figure but it's just impossible. We are just best friends.