Tess never asked Joel to feel what she felt. Joel would never open himself up to heartbreak again. Despite this, they found comfort in each other & became like family. They had their smuggling, rare visits to Frank & Bill's town, and they had each other. But adding a child to the mix is definitely not ideal. Both know the loss of a child and both never want to experience that again...but maybe after being lost in the darkness for so long it's time to look for the light. OR......What if Ellie was Joel and Tess' kid?