The scene ends with a homophobic Jackson resident ruining the moment before Joel steps in.

However, it’s not Ellie.

The visitor is Dina, asking Joel for foreman-related assistance for a construction project.

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Realizing that Joel is fixing circuit breakers, Dina then asks to watch and learn what he’s doing.

Granted, Dina inadvertently makes Joel’s current connection to Ellie seem worse.

Joel loves Ellie like a daughter and understands the relationship is unconventional.

Dina, Joel, and Ellie from The Last of Us season 2 in a collage

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“Future Days” teases their romantic relationship, which will likely continue for the rest of season 2.

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