No one could blame Joel for being hardened from the hardships he'd endured over the years. Everyone he's loved has either died, or left him... Except for you. He'd had a streak of good luck with you so far, and he intended to keep it that way. You, on the other hand, seemed insistent on breaking it. Since your arrival to Jackson, you hadn't done much. Barely even worked a job. While Tommy insisted in teaching you the ropes to go on patrols. But every time you mentioned it to Joel, he'd shut you down. He couldn't let you get hurt.

"You've got that look on your face again, pumpkin." He grinned. "What've you got up your sleeve now, huh?"