Ellie’s Coffee Bean Tribute to Joel: The Last of Us S02E03’s Heartfelt Secret

Intrigued about what Ellie placed on Joel’s tombstone in the latest episode of The Last of Us Season 2? The third episode primarily explores Ellie and Joel Miller’s relationship, which initially seemed tense but evolved after Joel’s passing. Prior to relocating to Seattle to seek justice for Joel’s wrongdoer, she pays a visit to his grave and leaves something unexpected. Here are the insights as to why she chose this specific token of remembrance.

Here’s what Ellie leaves on Joel’s Grave in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 and why

In the third episode of The Last of Us Season 2, Ellie honors Joel by placing coffee beans on his tomb.

Ellie is resolute on locating and retaliating against Abby, the one who murdered Joel in response to her father’s death. She enlists Dina’s help and together they choose Seattle as their destination to find Abby. Prior to that, they pay a visit to Joel Miller’s grave at Jackson’s cemetery. Ellie places several coffee beans there as a parting token for Joel. This thoughtful gesture is a subtle reference to Joel, who had a fondness for coffee, while Ellie dislikes it.

In The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 4 titled “Please Hold to My Hand,” Joel’s fondness for coffee was highlighted. In this scene, Ellie observed Joel brewing coffee, though she didn’t seem to share his enthusiasm. She inquired about the quality of the coffee sold at Starbucks in the Quarantine Zone, to which Joel confirmed that it was the same. Dismissive, Ellie described the aroma as smelling like burnt waste.

Moreover, she finds it repulsive when he drinks coffee from a canteen during their journey. Despite Ellie harboring mixed feelings about Joel’s fondness for coffee, she considered it a fitting parting gift to present him with before her departure to avenge his wrongdoer and seek justice. In addition, before Joel met his end, they had a pivotal discussion while he was drinking coffee. They were attempting to resolve their differences, but the following day brought an unfortunate turn of events. Consequently, it appears that the coffee beans held a deeper meaning and importance than viewers may have initially assumed.

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2025-04-28 08:40