Why Dina Was Throwing Up In The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 & What It Sets Up

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2, episode 3, and The Last of Us Part II game!Dina noticeably gets sick after finding the dead cult members in The Last of Us season 2, episode 3, which sets up a major twist from the video game story. The episode features Dina joining Ellie on a trip to Seattle to hunt down Abby for killing Joel. Isabela Merced's The Last of Us season 2 character is more than willing to go on the mission, adding that she also loved Joel and wants to avenge his death. In fact, Dina's close relationship with Joel is a major change from The Last of Us Part II game.

Aside from bonding during their time living in Jackson, Dina also had experience going on patrols with Joel. She was with him on a patrol when they encountered Abby, leading to the events that led to Joel's tragic death. Dina's role will continue to grow throughout the show, but The Last of Us season 2, episode 3, teases another twist for Dina and Ellie. The tease comes when the pair get closer to Seattle before finding the group of dead cult members known as the Seraphites, leading Dina to start throwing up.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Is Hinting At Dina's Pregnancy Twist Like The Game

Dina Gets Sick "From The Smell" After Witnessing The Dead Bodies

Ellie doesn't seem to think twice about Dina's reaction to seeing the dead Seraphites in the woods, believing that the sight and smell could make anyone sick. However, Dina's throwing up looks to be setting up the character's pregnancy reveal in The Last of Us season 2. In The Last of Us Part II game, Dina accompanied Ellie on her journey to Seattle to hunt down Abby. During the mission, the pair had dangerous run-ins with infected and the WLF, but it was not until they took shelter in a local movie theater that Dina revealed she was pregnant with Jesse's baby.

Based on where The Last of Us season 2 is heading, it surely seems like episode 3 is teasing Dina's pregnancy symptoms. Earlier in the episode, Dina meets Ellie at Joel's house to share information about Abby and her group members. Before Ellie comes downstairs, Dina oddly pulls at her shirt, as if she's uncomfortable or trying to cover something. If the HBO show follows the game's timeline, a lot will happen in Seattle before Ellie learns the truth, but it will surely impact the story's future.

The Last Of Us Season 2's Time Jump After Joel's Death Makes Dina's Pregnancy More Possible

Dina Mentions That She Went Back To Jesse

The Last of Us season 2, episode 3, notably features a three-month time jump following Joel's death and the attack on Jackson. Ellie spent those months in the hospital recovering from the injuries she sustained from Abby's group. Dina often visited Ellie in the hospital, but they never discussed their kiss at the New Year's Eve party. Interestingly, Dina mentions that she went back to Jesse, with whom she had been in an on-again-off-again relationship before kissing Ellie. Considering The Last of Us season 2's time jump, it means Dina likely went back to Jesse early in those three months before getting pregnant.

Even if Jesse got Dina pregnant right after the tragedies seen in "Through the Valley," she would still be in the early stages of her pregnancy, where she could still keep it hidden if needed. As time goes on, however, Dina won't be able to hide the truth, especially when she starts showing. If she's already showing signs of morning sickness, that will probably continue or even worsen, making it nearly impossible to hide from Ellie, who will obviously become concerned if Dina keeps getting sick.

What Dina's Pregnancy Means For The Rest Of The Last Of Us Season 2

Ellie & Dina's Seattle Story Is Just Getting Started

Once Dina reveals her pregnancy, it will be interesting to see how Ellie reacts to the news. When it happened in the game, Ellie had just revealed her immunity to the infection, but she was mad at Dina for keeping the pregnancy a secret. The reaction to the pregnancy twist might be a bit more complicated based on Ellie and Dina's current relationship status in The Last of Us season 2. The show hints that Ellie and Dina have real feelings for each other, but they aren't together yet like they were at the same point during the game.

Jesse will also be a factor, considering he's the father of Dina's baby. While he meets a grim fate in the game, the show may make changes to the story, keeping Jesse alive and present after Dina gives birth. Until then, there could be more conflict, making for a tricky love triangle if and when Jesse learns the truth. The Last of Us season 2 will continue exploring the potential romance between Ellie and Dina, but there will be plenty of challenges to get through along the way.