I think she was left on the cutting room floor.
I guess we are supposed to believe that she got out safely and maybe would have met up with our hero, if he hadn't gone to Chicago.
He still ended up with Kate Hodge, but he would have been well off either way.
"Freedom and morality do not go hand in hand. In fact, they are usually devoid of one another."
It would've been nice if Jake ended up with the blonde, but Kate Hodge's character totally makes me forget about her.
Hey there, Johnny Boy, I hope you fry!