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Episode 6 of The last of us picks up three months after the Henry and Sam tragedy. An old man returns to his remote cabin carrying a freshly killed rabbit. When he walks in, he knows something is wrong. His wife is just setting there. Joel quickly makes his presence known. Ellie is upstairs.
Joel is looking for Tommy. The man has never heard Tommy’s name before. He’s never heard of the Fireflies either. After Joel asks for help with a map, the man warns him never to cross the river. “What is after the river? Ellie asks. The woman answers: “Death”.
Joel and Ellie continue anyway. There’s a moment on the way out where Joel has to stop and clutch his chest. Ellie worries about him, but Joel says he’s fine. They continue their journey west and set up camp for the night before crossing the river.
Ellie asks Joel what he would like to do if a vaccine is developed. He says he would like to have a ranch and raise sheep. As for Ellie, she wants to become an astronaut like Sally’s Tower. “It’ll work, won’t it?” The vaccine ? Ellie asks. Joël replies: “It’s a little late to start asking questions.” She eventually confesses to trying to save Sam. Joel admits that a vaccine is more complicated than just using his blood.
Joel and Tommy reunite
When Joel and Ellie leave the next morning, they are surrounded by horsemen. They have a dog that will attack if someone has been infected. They are taken to a gated community called Jackson. Joel finally reunites with his brother, Tommy.
After all these years, the brothers are finally reunited. Their reunion gets off to an awkward start when Tommy reveals he is now with Maria. Joel and Tommy have time to talk alone while Ellie cleans up. Tommy asks about Tess and Joel’s lies. Joel does not initially reveal the truth about Ellie.
Joel brings up Tommy’s arrival on their journey to the Fireflies, but Tommy wants to stay. Maria is pregnant and he wants to be careful. The prospect of Tommy becoming a father is a bit bittersweet for Joel. When he leaves, he sees a girl who looks like Sarah from behind. After all these years, the pain of losing her can still take her breath away.
Ellie thanks Maria for the diva cut, which she calls “the weirdest gift ever.” Maria also gave Ellie brand new clothes, including a new winter jacket. She also gives Ellie a haircut. During the haircut, Maria reveals that she was a lawyer. Ellie brings up the memorial she spotted and offers her condolences to Maria.
Maria notes that Sarah was actually Joel’s daughter. Ellie had no idea. Maria takes this opportunity to let it be known that she does not trust Joel. “Be careful who you trust,” she says.
Later, Tommy apologizes to Joel for their conversation earlier. Joel decides to tell Tommy that Ellie is immune. Tommy asks Joel to explain everything. Joel reveals how Tess died, how Ellie saved her, and what happened with Henry and Sam. Joel eventually breaks it off and admits he was so “scared” that Ellie would be killed by this dog if he felt the infection on her.
“I’m not who I was anymore,” says Joel. He confesses that the fear comes out of nowhere and that he feels like his heart stops. He has dreams every night where he fails again and again. “All I ever did was let her down,” he says of Ellie. Joel thinks he’s going to get Ellie killed. That’s why he wants Tommy to take him to the Fireflies. He makes Tommy swear not to tell anyone, not even Ellie.
Joel goes to find Ellie, and she’s already mad at him. She overheard him talking to Tommy. “Are you kidding me or not?” she asks him. He says, “Of course I do.”
Ellie continues, “I’m not her, you know. Maria told me about Sarah. Joel tells her not to say another word. “I’m sorry about your daughter, Joel. But I also lost people,” she says. Joel doesn’t think Ellie has any idea what a loss is.
“Everyone I cared for is dead or left me. Everybody fucks but you,” she admits. Ellie says she’ll be more scared without him. That doesn’t change Joel’s opinion.” You’re right. You are not my daughter. And I’m sure I’m not your father. Now, at dawn, we part,” he says before walking out.
Joel is stabbed after being ambushed
The next morning, Ellie leaves with Tommy at the stables. When they join them, Joel is already there. “You deserve a choice. I still think you would be better off with Tommy,” Joel says. Ellie doesn’t hesitate. His choice is Joel.
Joel and Tommy share a hug before saying goodbye. “There is a place for you here. Both,” Tommy tells them. During 5 days on horseback, Joel learns a lot from Ellie. They finally reach Eastern Colorado University where the Fireflies are supposed to be. They see monkeys running and a symbol of fireflies but no fireflies.
When they enter one of the buildings, it is completely empty. They only find monkeys upstairs. They come across a map where it looks like the Fireflies have left for Salt Lake City.
Ellie and Joel hear looters outside and realize they need to leave immediately. On the way out, a man attacks Joel. Joel is able to kill the guy, but he quickly finds out he’s been stabbed. They manage to flee before the raiders can catch them. Outside of town, a pale Joel falls off his horse. Ellie rushes to his side. Joel does not wake up. “I can’t do this without you,” Ellie said begging Joel to get up. Joel does not respond to Ellie’s pleas.
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