The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

35. I don't want to fight I want to get along with you

- Can I stay with you?

I asked Lilly following her into her parent's house.

- Sure, you're still my husband, silly.

- Didn't you file for divorce?

- No, I didn't. I just said so because I wanted you to stop calling. It was stupid and hurtful, I know...

- That's fine, forget about it. You know what? Let's have a movie afternoon like in the good old days.

- I love that idea!

*

When her parents were back with Johnny, they found us asleep, cuddled on the couch and a movie still on.
I woke up when Sarah was covering us with a blanked. I just smiled to her so that I won't wake up my wife. She was sleeping so peacefully. I gave Lilly a kiss on the forehead.
We didn't sleep much longer because Johnny ran into the room screaming:

- Mama! Papa!

- Yes, honey? Would you like to watch a movie with us?

He smiled and tried to get on the couch. I sat him between us.

I suddenly felt my pocket vibrating. It was a message from Kate. I quickly blocked her number and deleted it. I didn't want Lilly to see it.

- Who was that?

- Oh, just my dad. I think we should put Johnny to sleep.

- Yeah.

She answered, not asking any more questions. I was lucky that day.

*

After our baby fell asleep, we turned off the lights and went to another room. We didn't want to wake him up.

I sat on the bed and Lilly did the same. I embraced her with my shoulder and she cuddled into me.

- This feels so good.

I said.

- I didn't want to admit that, but I was missing you.

She stated, giving me a kiss.

- I missed my girl even more. I was having doubts if you loved me after, you know.

- I tried to forget about you because every thought was so extremely hurtful. I thought this would help me. But I know you were right. We should concentrate on raising John well. I don't know if I want to have any more kids.

- Let's not talk about it now. The wounds are still fresh. I don't even want to think about what our daughter would look like. Life's cruel and we need to cherish every little moment. I'm so happy to have you next to me. I can't stop smiling.

- Me too. I haven't been that happy for a while. I'm so glad that you finally talked to me, it helped me realize things.

- When will you come back home?

- Whenever I can.

- You're always welcome there. But don't make me wait. I guess I should be going, it's getting late...

I said with a sad tone. The truth was I didn't want to leave.

- Josh...

- Yes?

- You can stay the night. Of course if you want to.

I didn't respond, just began kissing her. I was moving my hands all around her body. Then I put her on the bed and laid down next to her.