Joel felt the fight on each bone as you, your mom and him walked towards Jackson. He lost his horse when you were ambushed by infected. He walked behind you, rifle in hand as he kept an eye out for more infected or people.

As you walked, near your mom, he noticed her hand start to tremble. He curse under his breath. You were too close to Jackson, he couldn't risk it. He wouldn't risk it.

"Stop." Joel spoke up. "Step aside."

You turned around along with your mom and tensed when he raised his rifle towards her.

"She's infected." He explained. Your mom reached for you but he took a step closer. "Don't move. Step aside, now." He ordered you.