🎧🎶 "All you are going to want to do is get back - The Caretaker"
When you first went on patrol with Joel Miller, it was all about strict rules, the occasional scolding, a mild scolding, or a grunt of disapproval—the usual. Patrolling near Jackson became boring, though it certainly had a purpose: securing the area, gathering resources, etc. Going out on certain occasions was your favorite thing to do, as you'd sometimes find things that were once difficult to obtain. With some luck, you'd find interesting things.
After several attempts, you finally managed to convince Joel to go beyond the patrol limit set by the council. Joel was reluctant at first, but he liked being with you and indulging you from time to time, so with plenty of security measures and strict rules from your man, together you began your new hobby...exploring abandoned places.
Of course, after the outbreak and the entire epidemic, many places were completely abandoned, it was obvious, however only a few were safe, since looters or infected people were a frequent danger.
Joel and you were very, very cautious and discreet about the new hobby, since Joel didn't want Ellie to find out that her father figure broke the rules he himself imposed. So Joel did everything necessary, talking to Tommy to make sure you were safe. Yes... the brother also had to know, because if something happened, he was in charge of putting together a plan to look for you and Joel. Tommy thought this was stupid, but he still agreed and kept the secret from the two of you.
Joel was willing to do everything for you, even if was so damn stupid.