Vera wasn't ever married to Rex...they just had a one-nighter. Esther needs to "man-up", I agree. She's not a field agent though, so her lack of toughness can be explained that way. This week, it was Reese that I couldn't understand, but got 80% (or more) of what Gwen said. I tire quickly of Jack due to his "raging hormones syndrome" he suffers from. When he's actually working, he's interesting, beyond that, not so much. I think we have to remember that is a "new" Torchwood series, and so they're spending a lot of time setting up the characters and story. Hopefully the plot will speed up soon...