Tib’s arrival raises some questions for Ann, who may not have all the context she needs, but certainly isn’t blind. Or deaf. While she doesn’t connect all the dots and never seems to catch on to the nature of Anne’s, ahem, friendship with Isabella, an important question does worm its way into her brain: who is Mrs. Lawton? And while Ann seeks answers to that particular mystery, the world continues to be cruel to her. Never mind the fact that any sensible person would lay down their life for Miss. Walker, there are still some who believe she’s not good enough for Miss Lister and have no problem saying it aloud. Particularly, Isabella. But apparently, plenty of Anne’s friends agree.

Anne defends her, and while I am offended on Ann’s behalf about the whole “she’s so insipid” thing, it does lead to this funny exchange: “There’s more to her than meets the eye.” “…You mean in bed?” Isabella ends up getting the episode’s titular line, “two Jacks don’t suit,” when she jokes about losing Anne to Mariana Lawton — it seems Tib and Anne were too alike to last. Our butch needed her femme, and now she’s found her! Unbeknownst to her, Tib hits on something important — Miss Lister and Miss Walker are different people, and they complement each other very well. Anne helps to bring out her wife’s strength, while Ann brings out Miss Lister’s heart.

Elsewhere, there’s a Walker senate meeting where they realize that with her wit and Miss Walker’s money, Anne Lister will soon “rule the whole of Halifax.” They also discuss their fear of sharing a couch with Anne, lest her lesbian germs begin to spread. You can almost forgive their ignorance because truth be told, we’ve seen what Anne can do in a room of women who once considered themselves straight — she’s powerful like that. The Walker’s best keep their distance. Unfortunately for them, Anne will later propose that she and Miss Walker go on a grand tour to see all of the family members. It’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on steroids! On one hand, part of me aches to see Anne shatter Captain Sutherland’s expectations and put him in his place. Also, it would be nice for her to meet Elizabeth — the other person in the world who loves Ann dearly — but is that worth all the awkwardness this tour would include?