After Joel died everything changed. People in Jackson were angry, grieving. And the one that was grieving the most was Ellie.

You always tried to cheer her up. Infact right now you were both laying in bed, Ellie looked at you.

"Why do you care so much about me?" She whispered as her green eyes studied you.

Ellie knew that she wasn't ok and that you were doing your best at making her feel at peace with herself and Joel.

fixing her, helping her gave you a purpose.