Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for June 29, 1973
Transcript:
Man: Son, I had a long rap with the judge today. He hasn't decided yet whether or not he'll set bail for you... unless he does, there's just nothing I can do! Son, I feel so darn helpless! A father should be able to help his son when he gets into a jam! He should! When you were first born I promised myself I'd be the best father in the world! I promised I'd go through hell and back - that I'd lay down my life if necessary to insure your happiness! Zonker: I won't hold you to that, Dad...
The feels are real.