: Anna entrusts baby Ellie and her switchblade to her lifelong friend Marlene , who is forced to kill Anna before she turns. The Arrival in Salt Lake City
The episode opens with a poignant flashback to 2009, featuring Ellie’s mother, , played by Ashley Johnson (the original voice and motion-capture actor for Ellie in the video games). The Last of Us s01e09
: A herd of giraffes roaming through the urban ruins provides a rare moment of joy, reaffirming their bond. : Anna entrusts baby Ellie and her switchblade