Jake befriended Talltail, a WindClan warrior, when he left on a quest to seek revenge on Sparrow, whom he blamed for the death of his father. Jake's counsel prevents Talltail from attacking Sparrow, whom Talltail suspected of his father's murder. Talltail regarded Jake as one of his closest friends, and Jake remained concerned about Talltail's wellbeing after he returned to WindClan.