In Prepare to Brace, he was taking a break, eating beef noodles (Sean Wise) in Market Car. Till and Layton meets him to get some information about the ongoing case.
In Justice Never Boarded, he is one of the witness given his testimony at LJ's trial.
In These Are His Revolutions, he was in Layton's revolution plan. Firstly he is seen attending the secret meeting with Miss Audrey, Clay, Fiona and Layton. Astrid meet him up and assigned each duos: Jakes Carter would go down to the Sub-Train with Big John. Lights would be with Astrid and Murray would be with Miss Audrey. Jakes insults Big John when he coughs hardly if that they are the best Tailies. Astrid reminded him that they are on the same side. Jakes would then shake his hand with Big John. Later they would bravely hold off the Jackboots led by Lieutenant Gardiner down in the Sub-Train. Jakes gives them signals while Big John fires the weapon.
In The Train Demanded Blood, he also gives Layton information on the Jackboots location.
In 994 Cars Long, when Layton was giving an announcement in the 1st Class Dining, Jakes is seen listening among the crowd.
In The Time of Two Engines, when Andre Layton, Miss Audrey, Ruth Wardell, Sam Roche and Bennett Knox hold a brief meeting in the Night Car. Jakes is seen listening beside Ruth. Later he was eating a meal in Third Class Mess Hall and complained after he heard Layton's announcement about using martial laws. Till calm him down.
In Smolder to Life, when Andre Layton and Melanie Cavill made a joint announcement about possible warming spot. Jakes is seen listening beside Ruth.
In Our Answer for Everything, Jakes listened to Layton's announcement in the Market, along with Thirdie Yeller, Jackboot Clifford and Annie. They along with other ticketed passengers disagree and yell about the Tail and began to riot to abuse Tailies. Later Jakes, Jackboot Clifford and Annie found Pike and tried to froze his arm off, which was stopped by Layton and Ruth.