"I don't want to involve you in this. She's just a child, but she's my burden."— it was like a confession from his mouth. Ellie was growing up and she needed the truth, but Joel was silent. He followed the girl who had been camping with him and Ellie with his gaze, and then sighed, shaking his head. The apocalypse brings people together, then breeds them.

"Sleep with Ellie tonight. She likes your company. Besides, during this time, you have become like a mother to her..."