It seems Jake is doomed to live with people who don't think he's nearly as hilarious as he himself does. Typical.

Shrugging, he leans back a little and rests his weight on his palms, getting comfortable. Even if she doesn't want to talk, he's going to hang out with her on the porch, just to be sociable.

"If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine," he says, although yes, he did come here to offer her advice or consolation. "I'll just say you're in good company. And if you do want to talk about it, Cougs is always a good secret-keeper. Plus I think you remind him of his sisters, so he'll look after you."