Ellie and Joel aren't even halfway done with their trek across America. Slowly they are growing on each other. Perhaps in more ways than one. Ellie struggles to keep her ever curious thought to herself.

*update will be on May 15 th Sorry but things* Ellie and Joel return to Jackson, to find peace and security, if the universe would just let them. Follow their adventure as they live, love and survive, in the world where each moment could be your last.

When a new face appears in Jackson Ellie is given the chance for closure - to earn her second chance at life and remove her guilt at surviving. Secrets are revealed, bonds are formed and tested, and Ellie is forced to confront herself, and what it really means to be alive in this cruel world. [Now with fluff-filled short stories!]

After finally settling in, Ellie begins to play...not knowing that somebody is watching. WARNING: Contains sexual content.

Rating: M for language (Ellie and Bill are a deadly combination) Pairing:Joel/Ellie Summary: This is a Joel/Ellie story that runs through the game and beyond. My goal was to make it a real case for the pairing. It is getting beta by the wonderful Somebodypeople