After three months of arduous travel, they finally arrived in Wyoming and found a self-sustaining community of survivors.This community is located in Jackson. Although it is far away from the bustling city, it is full of life.

Joel found his brother Tommy in this new home, and their reunion was filled with joy and emotion.Tommy has found his new life in this community, marrying its leader Maria and expecting their child.Joel and Ellie received new necessities in this community, including food, clothing, and a place to stay directly next door to Maria's home.

The beauty of life did not cover up Joel's inner pain.He lost his daughter Sarah, a painful fact that left him immersed in nightmares every night, and his mental condition deteriorated.Despite his attempts to hide his pain, Ellie discovers his secret.She wanted to comfort him, but he made an unexpected decision - he wanted Tommy to protect Ellie on his behalf, because he thought he might not be able to continue to shoulder this important responsibility.

Ellie doesn't want to give up on Joel.She overhears their conversation, and while she understands Joel's concerns, she still wants him to stay.After a night of thinking, Joel changed his decision.He decided to continue his mission and took Ellie to Eastern Colorado University where Firefly was stationed.

Their journey is full of hardships, but also full of hope.Joel taught Ellie how to shoot. They talked and laughed along the way, and gradually developed a deep friendship like a father and daughter.However, when they arrived at the university, they discovered that the Fireflies had evacuated, leaving only a map directing them to St. Mary's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

At this time, four looters broke into the university and began to plunder.Joel and Ellie were forced to escape on horseback, but in the process, Joel was forced to kill one person and was stabbed in the abdomen. He lost too much blood and fell into a coma.Ellie is left in confusion and fear, overwhelmed.