I asked if anyone had any drabble requests for my (hobbit) birthday and Tanaqui asked for more of John Sheppard and Kate Heightmeyer's backstory. I tried really hard but couldn't get it down to 100 words, so it's a double drabble instead:

Greater than before

"It is you." John hovered in the doorway of Kate's office, not quite going inside.

She looked up from arranging the knick-knacks on her desk and smiled warmly at him. "It's good to see you, John."

He nodded and looked around the room. "You've done well for yourself."

She stayed where she was, waiting to see what he would do. "It was all down to you. You're the one who encouraged me to go back to school."

"I encouraged you to follow your dreams." He folded his arms.

"Even though they made you uncomfortable." He already knew she was grateful for that. She came around the desk and smiled again. "Just remember, I'm here if you need me." She placed a hand on his arm, lightly.

"I will." He smiled back.

At least their past association gave him an excuse to come here, she thought, because he certainly wouldn't let anyone else get that close.

He didn't quite look at her, but said, "I can't think of anyone else I'd rather go to."

She threw her arms round him, more pleased to see him than she thought she would be. It took a minute but he hugged her back.

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