It was too quiet.

That was Joel's first thought as he ans Ellie made their way into the neighbourhood that Frank and Bill had taken control of all those years ago.

It was silent, when he should be hearing Frank. The flowers were dead, when they should be thriving.

Something is wrong, and Joel can feel it in his bones, even as he makes his way up to Bill and Frank's house.

He drew his gun when the front door opened, only to lower it immediately as he recognizes who's standing there.