Since the story of this episode is a pivotal moment for , here is a retelling of the events that take place in that episode. The Story of "Left Behind"
Instead of ending their lives immediately, they choose to stay together. Riley says they can either be "poetic and lose their minds together" or keep going for as long as they can. They spend their final hours together, waiting for the infection to take hold. The.Last.of.Us.S01E07.720p.10bit.WEBRip.2CH.x26...
The memory of Riley’s bravery and her refusal to give up gives Ellie the strength she needs. She realizes she cannot leave Joel behind like she had to leave Riley. Ellie searches the house, finds a needle and thread, and begins to stitch Joel's wound. She chooses to fight for him, just as she and Riley fought to stay together until the very end. Since the story of this episode is a