chapter eight seconds after i threw the door open and saw jake standing there , i burst out laughing , delighted at what he was wearing . for weeks now it would be like this . his only concern was the height of the waves . use it to pay the bills and buy groceries and if there is any left , save it for when you need it . of course i didnt plan on you being taken . `` i 'm happy in my own skin , '' he said . but its not a long term option . 