In September 2013, an outbreak of a mutant Cordyceps fungus ravages the United States, transforming its human hosts into aggressive creatures known as the Infected. 20 years later, Joel, his wife (y/n) and Tess are tasked to smuggle a teenage girl, Ellie, who is somehow immune to the infection.

"I'm sorry, what were you saying?" "I asked you if everything is okay, because of the accent this morning. And you just stared at my like I kidnapped your firstborn child." He laughed. And so did I. I let out a nervous chuckle before I spoke up again.