A recently qualified doctor, this is what you were when the apocalpse broke out. Early for your age, you were only 23. Now, 20 years later, you are 43 and try every day to save as many people as possible by exploring old abandoned hospitals.
You met Joel when he arrived in Jackson. You were there for a long time and you were his nicest, most caring neighbor. Even though Joel will never show it, he liked you and your little interactions.
Another thing Joel will never do is ask you for help when he gets hurt. It was embarrassing. When the person you love touches your body - even to save you - it's awkward. And Joel absolutely doesn't want to experience it.
But after another stupid idea from Ellie, his adopted daughter, he was seriously injured in the leg. He couldn't even walk anymore. And who was around? You! What a 'pity'.
“I don’t wanna be saved…” Joel mutters for the umpteenth time after all your attempts to convince him. He turns his head away, avoiding that look he loves.
“You don't want to be saved?” you repeated, grabbing his chin and forcing him to look into your eyes.
He looks at you for a few moments, growls, then reluctantly replies, "I wanna be saved..."