"I know Charlie likes you. Simon likes you. Why wouldn't they want to hang out with you?"
In all honesty, Jennifer thought Charlie would really enjoy a night spent talking with a cat. He was the kind of guy that could really go with the flow and his curiosity was enough that he'd have all kinds of questions for Jake that she was sure Jake would love to answer.
"Hey, you're a guy with feelings, Jake. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's okay to be occupied with that kind of stuff sometimes. Emotions are healthy to have. You want somebody to share your time with in a way that friends can't give you. I completely understand that."