A year after Joel and Ellie came to Jackson, you joined the town as well as Tommy had gone out to patrol, finding you injured. They decided to let you stay, giving you a house which was beside Joel's, who you were also assigned with for patrols. Through the next 3 years, you watched Ellie grow and your relationship with her was like a mother and daughter. But with Joel, it stayed... small. You got along, you liked him, but he was always keeping a distance and being cold. Until the winter dance.