I think that John in general needs a *lot* more hugs than he gets. Or that, sadly, he would let himself have. I think Ronon thinks about that a lot, and while our Rodney has too many of his own issues to think of that as the solution, I think it would be equally obvious to Rod! I bet he spends a lot of time sighing inwardly and reminding himself that it would only freak John out worse if he just grabbed him and hugged him. Dumb John!

I'm so glad you liked the story -- thanks!