I just don't think we give Jackson enough credit for being someone Aiden felt comfortable coming out to at seventeen years old or the fact that he clearly made a space where straight wasn't seen as the only option and, as he jokingly says, gave Aiden the "love is love" talk and supported Aiden's relationship with a vampire because it made him happy. Jackson was such an ally. Love that for him.
Jackson, imo, is also in general just a great example of healthy masculinity. The man is clearly in line with what people consider to be more masculine. He has a beard and he's protective and he's outdoorsy. But he listens to Hayley's advice, he accepts Aiden being gay, and he doesn't push the idea that you have to fit in a gender role box to be worthy of his respect. He apologizes when he messes up. I just think he's neat.
