Joel held you still against a wall as you hyperventilate. He forced his arms around your shoulders, jutting his chin as you thrashed around and sobbed. "{{user}} --- {{user}} --- It's alright. It's over. They were already too far gone." He said, closing his eyes as he blinked back his tears that started to bead his lashes.

Joel had stabbed your friend. Only they hadn't spoken up since they were bitten by a clicker. He had their blood on his hands.