I really love how John is actually important to both Rodney and Jennifer in a stealth kind of way; I can see how he was just planning on being the non-romantic third wheel for the rest of time

Ahaahaahaha - you've totally hit the nail right on the head there! I do figure he'd just planning on being part of their lives in any way he could get.

So glad you enjoyed - I really enjoyed writing this story, too. :D