JMJavier Miller
Did I ever tell you about that time I stole a candy bar? I was... ten? Grandpa found out. Made me give it back, made me apologize to the cashier. And then we went home. Just before I got out of the car, man, he just... [mimes a punch] He broke my jaw. There was blood everywhere. Grandma thought I was dead. My mouth was wired shut for two months; everybody knew why. It was humiliating...
If you know what it feels like, then why?
JJavier
That's not why I'm telling you this. Okay, yeah, I've hit you. And I've hit Tommy. But never like that -- not even close. I mean, maybe I go too, far I... I don't know, I just... I don't know. But I'm doing a little better than my father did. And, y'know, when it's your turn... I hope you do a little better than me.
[Ellie's last conversation with Joel - after seemingly walking past him on his porch the night before his death, she doubles back and returns to him. He places the guitar down and gets up, picking up his mug and sipping it as he comes to stand next to her.]
Um... The people that came through last week. I'm a little embarrassed for what I traded to get it, but it's not bad.
[Long pause]
[referring to their earlier confrontation] I had Seth under control.
And I don't wanna ever hear about you taking me off patrol again.
Okay. [Another long pause] So, Dina... Is she your girlfriend now?
No. No, she... It was just one kiss. Didn't mean anything. I don't know why she did that.
[sighs. To herself] I'm so stupid.
Look, I don't know what Dina's intentions are, but... well, she'd be lucky to have you.
[turning to look at him, her tone now more confrontational] You're such an asshole. You lied to me. You looked me in the eyes, and you lied, and it was the same face. The same fucking look. But I think I knew already. I knew this whole time. So, I'm gonna give you one last chance. Tell me what happened with the Fireflies. If you lie to me again, we're done. [His face crumpling, Joel nods] Were there other immune people? [Joel takes a moment, but finally shakes his head] Were there raiders? [he shakes his head again] Could they have made a cure? [Joel visibly struggles, but finally nods. Ellie, shattered, begins to cry herself] Did you...? [Without needing her to finish, Joel nods again] And Marlene? [He nods again, and Ellie begins to breathe heavily as the emotion overwhelms her]
Makin' a cure... would've killed you.
Then I was supposed to die! That was my purpose! My life would've fucking mattered! But you took that from me! You took it from everyone.
Yes. And I'll pay the price... because you're gonna turn away from me. But if somehow, I had a second chance at that moment... I would do it all over again.
[bitterly] Because you're selfish.
[in a choked voice] Because I love you. In a way you... you can't understand. Maybe you never will. But if that day should come... If you should ever have one of your own... well, then... I hope you do a little better than me.
[takes a deep breath] I don't think I can forgive you for this. But I would like to try.
[As Jesse and Ellie, looking for Tommy, reach an exposed side of the building they are in, Ellie spots something in the distance. At the same time, there is the sound of gunfire]
JJesse
You hear that? It's in the right direction.
[Ellie looks through her binoculars and sees a large ferris wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium]
JJesse
[concurrently] I don't see an easy way north, but if he got there, it means we can too. [when Ellie doesn't respond] Ellie?
[whispering] The wheel. The whale.
She's in the fucking aquarium!
Abby! The one who killed Joel, she's in the aquarium! [Jesse looks at her in disbelief] It's too far to swim, we need a boat-
JJesse
What are you talking about!?
JJesse
[points] Ellie, Tommy's over there. That's where we're goin'.
You don't know that's him.
We don't, and even if it is, he's got them pinned down.
JJesse
For now. They called for backup!
Then he'll pin more of them down. I know him! He would want me to do this! Jesus Christ, if three more people had voted with you, you'd be coming with me!
JJesse
[pause] I voted 'No'.
[stunned, and enraged] Why?
JJesse
Because everything you do, you do for you.
JJesse
Ellie! It wasn't the best interests of the community...
[exploding] FUCK THE COMMUNITY! All you do is talk about the fucking community, you hypocrite! You think you're good, and I'm bad? You let a kid die today, Jesse, because why? He wasn't in your community? [Advancing on him] Let me tell you about my community. My community was beaten to death in front of me while I was forced to fucking watch! So don't look at me like you're better than me, or like you'd do anything differently if you were in my shoes, because you're not, and you wouldn't.
JJesse
[angry, but resigned] I really hope you make it.
[He turns and walks away]
What are you talking about?
Well, some shows you can hear people laughing, and some you can't. Wonder Years, no one's laughing. Is it funny? We'll never know.
I prefer to laugh when I choose to.
Really? I ain't never seen you laugh.
Given any more thought to carrying those new Korean tires?
Oh, I appreciate the idea, but my dad fought in Korea. Just feels wrong.
I'm pretty sure these are the good Koreans.
Doesn't matter, I don't want to piss off the blimp guys.
Thanks, Charlie. Good evening, Miss.
VValerie
Thank the lord, I got a flat tire.
Well, good news. It's only flat on the bottom. Little tough truck came her.
I can change it. Got a spare?
VValerie
I do. It's that one, right there.
This is gonna be great. I ain't never rode in a convertible before.
Well, you know how dogs like to stick their head out the car window. It's like that, but for the people.
Interior's in good shape. Seats are leather.
No, I think it's naugahyde.
What animal is that from?
I don't know, uh... a nauga?
