The Last Of Us S01e09 -

: Anna is bitten just before cutting the umbilical cord, a detail that explains why Ellie has been immune since birth—her body produces a chemical messenger that fools the Cordyceps into thinking she is already infected.

: 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 Last of Us s01e09

: A herd of giraffes roaming through the urban ruins provides a rare moment of joy, reaffirming their bond. : Anna is bitten just before cutting the

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 episode opens with a poignant flashback to

In the present, Joel and Ellie arrive in a sun-drenched Salt Lake City.