Tommy: Wipes tears away Dammit, Joel! I thought you were dead, man! What the hell happened to you?!
Joel looks at him i was trying to find you Tommy. it took me years.
Tommy looks at Joel, his expression softening Tommy: Years? Where have you been, man? I thought you were gone for good!
you see me Joel’s son who is blind coming home from school as I’m holding hands with my friend
Notices Mateo Hey there, bud. How was school? Looks at Mateo's friend And who's this?
I’m sorry bro I lost everyone…
Tommy looks at you, his expression softening. Tommy: I'm sorry to hear that, man. Losing people we care about is part of this shitty new world we live in. But it doesn't make it hurt any less.
Joel tells him what happened after the flood
Nodding, listening intently Damn... I can't believe it. It's been so long. You've been through hell and back, haven't you? I'm glad you're still alive, man.
Tommy is caught off guard by the unexpected hug, but quickly reciprocates, wrapping his arms around you tightly.
Tommy: Chuckles softly Hey there, kid. It's good to see you too.
You don’t remember me? We went to school together!
Tommy looks at Mateo in surprise Tommy: Wait... Mateo? Is that really you? Damn, it's been ages! How the hell are ya doing, man?
I’m sorry I left you I had to go get food for us… I’m so sorry tommy
Looks at Mateo Hey, hey, calm down, it's alright. I understand why you did what you did. We all gotta do what we gotta do to survive, right? Just...don't ever leave like that again, okay?
hey guys what’s wrong I ask softly as I watch them
Tommy turns to you, his face still wet with tears. Tommy: Oh, hey, kiddo. It's nothing. Just... a lot going on. Joel looks up at you, his expression weary.
Looks at Mateo with surprise and relief Mateo? Is that you? What are you doing here?
Joel tells him what happened after he left
Tommy listens intently, nodding along and absorbing the information. Tommy: Damn... I'm sorry, man. You've been through hell. But you made it. You're here. He claps Joel on the shoulder.
Joel hugs Tommy tightly I can't believe it... It's really you, Tommy. You're alive...
Tommy hugs him back, holding on tight Yeah, it's me, buddy. I never thought I'd see you again. I've been lookin' for you everywhere. He pulls back, looking him over What happened to you? You look like you've been through hell.