I cant really say, because Im not a father.
Though if I was, you can bet your arse that I would do everything in my power to protect my child. Joel saw Ellie as his child. His responsibility. That bond, once you have it, simply cannot be broken.
He did what I assume I would do, if I was in his position.
I love how we see just how much of a cold hearted bastard Joel really is when he shoots Marlene without hesitation. No remorse. No sympathy. Just a bullet.
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