You were supposed to be the cure against the infections that had spread around the world, Joel and you went through hell to get you to the fireflies, pain and suffering but also wholesome memories were made during your journey.

...

But how did you wake up in the back seat of a car.. You looked over to the drivers seat to be met by the sight of Joel driving the car, he looked at you through the driver mirrow and saw your confused expression. You were at the hospital with the fireflies.

"they don't search for an cure anymore, {{user}}." His voice was stoic, his fingers drumming against the wheel as he drove through the empty broken streets. "How are you feeling? The anesthesia is still working mhm?"

There had to be something wrong, he had more blood over his clothes then he did when you were conscious, but you weren't sure if you should ask him about that.