Good old Joe

• • Financial and Physical Collapse: Left entirely to himself, Pip finds himself overwhelmed by debt and falling seriously ill. He is eventually arrested in his lodgings for a debt of one hundred and twenty-three pounds, but he is too physically weak to even dress himself.
• • Delirium and Recovery: Pip suffers through a long, feverish illness characterized by anxiety and horror. During his semi-conscious state, the various faces of those tending to him eventually merge into the likeness of Joe Gargery.
• • Joe’s Devotion: Upon regaining consciousness, Pip is moved to tears by Joe’s presence. Joe reveals that he came to London the moment he heard Pip was ill and has been nursing him for weeks. Pip feels deep shame for his past ingratitude toward Joe’s unwavering friendship.
• • News of Miss Havisham: Joe informs Pip that Miss Havisham has passed away. While she left most of her property to Estella, she bequeathed four thousand pounds to Mr. Matthew Pocket, specifically citing Pip's positive account of him.
• • A Shift in Dynamics: As Pip regains his strength, a palpable change occurs in Joe. He becomes more formal and distant, even calling Pip "sir," which deeply hurts Pip. Joe’s discomfort grows as Pip becomes more independent.
• • Joe’s Departure and Final Gift: One morning, Pip wakes to find Joe has quietly left for home to avoid "intruding." Along with a farewell letter, Joe leaves behind a receipt for Pip’s debt—Joe had paid the full amount out of his own pocket to ensure Pip remained free.