The nightclub is dark and booming, and we get in quickly. Even though we’re far from home, they know who he is, a common Carrero perk. I spot some well-known faces and gush when I realize there are some celebrities here, even more so when a couple of them wave his way. He’s holding my hand and pulling me through the crowds; Jake is never wary of unfamiliar places and new groups. He feels at ease wherever we go.

I’m trying to go easy on the alcohol, but Jake’s a seasoned drinker ...