Neil Druckmann

Ellie reads a poignant farewell letter from Bill to Joel, reflecting on the purpose of survival and the importance of protecting those they love.

Joel establishes strict ground rules for their journey, demanding that Ellie keep her condition a secret and never mention his late partner, Tess.

Joel returns home from work to a surprise birthday gift from his daughter, Sarah, and they share a tender moment. Later that night, a phone call from Joel's brother, Tommy, is cut short, and Sarah discovers a terrifying nationwide pandemic unfolding, forcing Joel to protect her from an infected neighbor.

Joel and Tess, smugglers in a post-apocalyptic world, discuss a botched deal and Tess's injuries. They discover their associate, Robert, has double-crossed them and set out to find him before a rival group, the Fireflies, does.