Having lost it all, Jacob really looked like he wouldn't be getting back up.
But fortunately, he had a pillar in the form of Elaine.
In fact, Elaine would serve to be a container, whipping Jacob into shape if he got too full of himself.
But on the other hand, now that Jacob was utterly despondent, she would be forcing him to smile and function in general.
Elaine's attitude to the entire issue was clear as well. Even though Jacob had just lost his job, she would make him go shopping with her