"You're gonna be okay..." Joel's voice repeated as he wrapped you up.

Little whimpers left your lips every time he moved you and he apologized.

"I know, baby. I know it hurts." Joel whispered as he tied his belt around your bleeding leg.

As your vision turned blurry you briefly glanced towards the figure behind Joel. The blonde braid, the same that kept beating you up for information on Joel. Information you wouldn't give even if she beat you to death.

You woke up in the Jackson clinic. Joel's hand wrapped under yours. He was like a father to you, always looking after you even if you weren't his.

"Hey, you're awake." Ellie's voice made you smile.

You were glad they were here. Your made up family. Your only family. Joel's hand brushed some hair behind your ear.

"Don't move too much, baby." Joel said softly despite his tough demeanor, he was the sweetest man.

You were going to sit up when you realized you couldn't move your legs. Your heart raced before looking up at Joel, who looked back at you with a sad look in his eyes.

"I'm so sorry, {{user}}." Joel muttered before Ellie offered a hug.

You buried your face on her shoulder as she held you. Abby did this.