A Big Confusing Ball of Confusion

"A Big Confusing Ball of Confusion"

Season	Survivor: Grenada- Temptations
Author	Tangle
Episode Number	9/15
Episode Chronology
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This is the 9th episode of Survivor: Grenada- Temptations!

Previously On Survivor...[]

Challenges[]

Reward Challenge: Domino Effect
Each castaway will stack a series of blocks on a multi-leveled platform while avoiding trip wires, which could cause their blocks to tip and force them to start over. The goal is to arrange the blocks so they will fall like dominoes. Ultimately, this releases a ball, which will smash a tile. The first person to do this wins reward.
Reward: The Temptation, plus an additional feast of cheeseburgers and fries to share.
Winner:

Immunity Challenge: Spoon Man
Each person will use two very small paddles to maneuver a ball through a series of obstacles. If at any point the ball drops, they will have to go back to the start. The first person to transfer three balls wins.
Winner: TBD

Story[]

Night 20[]

(Following Lulu's blindside, the five remaining members of Carriacou return to camp.)

Eddiot: (leaning his torch against a tree) You guys totally played me! That was the most confusing thing ever, good job. (laughs)

Meiling: Yeah, sorry about that, Eddiot. We just thought it was better for us to vote Lulu out.

Eddiot: Well it was so close. I was, like, one vote away from going! I'm just glad to still be here.

Eddiot Brantley
	Okay, camera people, I was totally confused by that vote! What was meant to happen was me and Lulu vote for Ashanda, and then Meiling and Shivani vote Jamie. Then, on the revote, we were gonna vote... wait, am I allowed to say, or is it still secret? Umm, tribal's over, so, I guess? We were gonna vote Ashanda out. What actually happened, though, was three people voted for Lulu, two voted for me, and I was the only Ashanda vote! Literally everyone lied to me tonight and man, do I feel like such a dummy! (laughs) Lulu must've voted for me, too, which is super awkward because we were allies. I'm just happy to be here still, but if we lose the next challenge I guess I'm leaving? I don't know why they voted for Lulu when we were gonna make a big group at the merge with both our alliances, and I don't know what I'm gonna do from here, but we'll see!

Ashanda: Well, you can thank me for that, and all y'all can thank me for saving your asses! I knew she'd pull that <expletive> so I flipped my vote.

Meiling: Thank you, Ashanda.

Ashanda: Y'all lucky I did, 'cause if she came back here and not Eddiot, y'all'd be screwed.

(With a smug look on her face, Ashanda leans her torch against the tree. The camera then cuts to her confessional.)

Ashanda-Jane Washington
	Right now, y'all are looking at the greatest player to ever compete in this game. Mmhm, ain't that the truth! I knew Lulu would pull some <expletive> and vote for Eddiot, and I knew she'd keep coming for me if she stayed, so I flipped my vote. What do you know, Lulu flipped her vote to Eddiot, and if I hadn't flipped mine, he'd be gone and she'd be back here. Then everyone would be freaking doomed, 'cause she'd run back to the other side and take Kendra with her.. and I did not come out here to get anything less than a win! I freaking saved every single one of their asses and they should be grovelling at my feet right now. (laughs) I feel like Oprah right now. "YOUR ASS GOT SAVED! YOUR ASS GOT SAVED! ALL YOUR ASSES GOT SAVED!" Whatever happens, I'm in a stable majority, Eddiot's going next if we don't merge, and if we do merge, then we're gonna have the upper hand. All this because I took a big-ass risk and changed my vote. There's no question after tonight that I'm the best player on this island and these guys better take notice!

(As Ashanda and Eddiot walk towards the shelter, Jamie takes Meiling and Shivani aside.)

Jamie: I hope you guys aren't too upset with Ashanda for doing that. She does have a habit of doing her own thing, but it was out of loyalty to us.

Shivani: You didn't know?

Jamie: I had a feeling she'd do it but she never told me, no. I'm glad she did, though, otherwise we'd be in a bit of an awkward situation.

Meiling: Too true. I'm glad Lulu didn't pull out an idol, otherwise Ashanda would have voted herself out.

Jamie: Yeah, she's ballsy. I don't think I would've had the balls to do that. I know Lulu said some things about me at Tribal, but I hope that sticking to the split vote shows that I'm good with you, one hundred percent, and Ashanda is good with us too.

Shivani: Everything's fine. I'm excited for us to go forward together.

Jamie: Thanks. Me, too.

(As the conversation ends and Jamie heads back to the shelter, he breathes a sigh of relief before the camera cuts to his confessional.)

Jamie Forrester
	Our split vote didn't quite go as planned tonight, because Lulu flipped and voted for Eddiot, but luckily Ashanda flipped and voted for Lulu. I had a feeling she'd do it, but she never told me, and it was risky but it paid off. I hope it doesn't deter Meiling and Shivani from being loyal to her, because I know she'll stick by us and she only did it to preserve herself and our alliance. What Lulu said at Tribal worries me, too. She called Ashanda a pot-stirrer- which is true- and I was worried it would get the vote flipped on us, and worried still now that it will put doubt in their minds about the longevity and reliability of her loyalty. She also called me out for playing both sides on Carriacou- again, true- but I hope that keeping my vote at Eddiot during the split shows my commitment to them. Credit to Lulu, she went down fighting and tried to drag as many of us down with her as she could. (laughs) From the looks of things, they are going to keep loyal to us, so I'm excited for things to come!

(When Jamie is gone, Shivani turns to Meiling and laughs.)

Shivani: We definitely caught a lucky break tonight.

Meiling: Yeah, absolutely. I wouldn't have wanted to come back to camp with Lulu tonight. Thank everything for Ashanda flipping her vote, even if we didn't know about it.

Shivani: How do you feel about that? Do you think we can rely on her for the future?

Meiling: From the sounds of things at Tribal, she and Lulu had a long history, so I feel the vote was out of self-preservation rather than an erratic decision. I'm wary of what was said, though, and I think we should definitely keep a close eye on her, but I have confidence she'll be loyal to us at least for the next couple of votes. I'm more worried about Kendra and how she'll react to Lulu going home.

Shivani: Definitely, and if what Lulu said about Ashanda at Tribal is true, Kendra won't be happy we kept her in.

Meiling: We'll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it and explain things to her. Surely she'll understand.

(The two of them head back to the shelter, the camera focusing on Meiling, before cutting to her confessional.)

Meiling Gao
	We decided to go with Ashanda and Jamie tonight and vote off Lulu because she had connections everywhere and we wanted to guarantee as many numbers on our side as possible. With her still in the game, we would have had things go pear-shaped very quickly, and with Jamie and Ashanda we have a stronger chance at pulling off a majority if we merge this round or the next. That being said, we absolutely got a lucky break with Ashanda flipping her vote. Lulu sussed us out and changed to Eddiot, and he'd be gone if Ashanda hadn't changed, which would have been a disaster for all involved. Things were said at Tribal that haven't left my mind, and she does seem like a pot-stirrer and someone who does her own thing, but she should be loyal to us for the next couple of rounds at least, so I'm happy. The only real worry we have left now is Kendra's reaction to Lulu going and Ashanda staying, because I know the two of them have history and she was likely expecting us to save Lulu. It made no sense for us to keep Lulu and hopefully Kendra understands that when we explain to her. I'm pleased with our move tonight. I hope it means good things for us.

Day 21[]

Announcement[]

Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The Gouyave Tribe walk in and stand on their mat. They look as the Carriacou Tribe enter.)

Jeff: Gouyave, getting your first look at the new Carriacou Tribe. Lulu voted out at the last Tribal Council.

(Samantha looks irritated with herself, while the camera flashes to Kendra, who attempts to do an eyeroll. It immediately collapses into a devastated expression and she tries to hold herself from crying.)

Jeff: Kendra, one look at your face, and I can tell everything. What's on your mind?

Kendra: (softly) No comment.

Kendra Valentine
	(crying, making melodramatic hand gestures) What were these guys thinking? They voted out Lulu and kept Ashanda. They kept Ashanda. Are you kidding me? I'm so mad. I'm seething right now. I told those guys, over and over again, that Lulu was going to align with us! They threw away a guaranteed number, for what? What possible reason could they have had? I should have given Lulu my idol. I hate myself. I held onto it because Shivani gave it to me as a sign of trust but clearly that was all just a scam. How dare they do this to me. Are they trying to get me booted first? Ashanda's going to come for me like crazy!

Jeff: Well, I have a little something that might turn that frown upside down! Last round, we threw you the curveball of the second swap, but that's all over. You guys can drop your buffs. You are finally merged!

(While everyone celebrates and reunites, Eddiot diving at Brooklyn and Samantha, Kendra rolls her eyes.)

Kendra: (throwing her buff on the ground) Are you <expletive> kidding me?

Jeff: (walking around and handing out the buffs) Here are your new buffs!

Kendra: (unwrapping her new buff) Green. Like Disgust from Inside Out. Exactly how I'm feeling right now.

Jeff: Kendra, it looks like I just made your mood a thousand times worse.

Kendra: (seething) Don't even get me started.

Jeff: Okay. You guys are now officially one tribe, and your colour is green. You guys will be headed back to the Gouyave camp. You can head on out, I'll see you at the next challenge.

(The newly merged castaways head out.)

Merged Tribe[]

(Jovial music plays as the newly merged tribe makes their way to the former Gouyave camp, excited at the next phase of the game.)

Eddiot: I missed this camp so much!

(Eddiot runs ahead of the group, checking out the camp.)

Brooklyn: Well, Samantha, it's official: we can never leave this camp!

Samantha: Nope! First we're on Gouyave for all three versions of it, now we're here for the merged tribe! Some spirit must be keeping us here.

Brooklyn: Well it must be a really horny male spirit! (giggles)

Samantha: Well at least he has good taste!

Eddiot: (from the distance) OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD, YOU GUYS!

(Everyone looks over, startled)

Ashanda: What did he kill himself with this time?

(Eddiot comes running back)

Eddiot: (jumping up and down) Okay, you guys, you are so not gonna believe this! There is this big, massive, enormous table of food just over there, and I don't know who put it there or why, but I'm really excited!

(At the mention of food, everyone is incredibly excited, taking off after Eddiot.)

Trinity: Everybody better move!

(They then come to the enornous table that Eddiot was talking about. They are met with a spread of pizza, sandwiches with cold meats and cheese, potato salad, regular salad, fruits and steaned vegetables. There's also a big loaf of bread, next to which are jars of peanut butter and jam. On a dessert side are cookies and cakes, while on the drinks section is soda, champagne and beer. Everyone immediately rushes at the feast like wild dogs.)

Eddiot: Food, food, fooooooooood!

Intense music plays as the castaways rush for the food. Eddiot is shown helping to a huge slice of pizza and two sandwiches. Jamie is seen going for potato salad, fruits and vegetables, while Meiling goes for vegetables and a slice of pizza. Brooklyn spreads herself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to go with her pizza and savoury sandwiches. She has a huge smile on her face as she grabs a piece of cake and some strawberries, before the camera cuts to her confessional.

Brooklyn Ventura
	That merge feast is possibly the most amazing spread of food I've ever seen in my life! They literally had everything! There was pizza, sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, vegetables, like, everything but the kitchen sink! I've never seen that much food in my life! I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so that's what I went for right away. (laughs) It's such an amazing way to start off the merge phase of the game, something I'm really excited for. It sucks we lost Lulu but I'm relieved to have people like Eddiot back and I'm sure we're gonna be fine. I'm really optimistic about my position heading into here: I've got my core alliance of Samantha and Eddiot, and I think we've got a fantastic chance at getting majority. Even if we don't, I've got a decent shot at surviving just because of who I'm with. Maybe it's the sugar rush of jelly, soda, cake, and everything else talking, but I feel like I'm on such a high right now! Bring on the game! Bring on that W!

The camera shows more people grabbing food, like Ashanda opting for a huge piece of cake and Trinity going for some pizza, sandwiches and fruit. Brooklyn walks over to Samantha, both their plates stacked.

Brooklyn: You gonna drink?

Samantha: Nah, soda for me.

Brooklyn: M'kay! Let's go sit down.

(The two of them grab some lemonade before heading to sit down, the camera focusing on Samantha, who has a focused look on her face.)

Samantha Langrick
	Everyone in this feast was drinking and having fun, but not me, no way. The game never stops, and now that I saw Lulu was voted out, I can't afford for it to stop. I could have saved her with the Temptation and I didn't, and now she's gone. I better not live to regret that decision. I can't even put myself in a position where there's a chance I could. I didn't come out here to play this game and <expletive> it up by not taking a Temptation, so my job at this merge feast is to sit back and observe everyone and find a majority. We've got eleven people in this tribe so there's a majority and a minority, no ifs, ands, or buts about it, and I did not fight my way this far to be in the minority. That means I need to be at the top of my game, which means one hundred percent sober Samantha for today. If I have to manipulate drunk people into spilling secrets or giving me deals then I'm gonna do that. Yeah, that's right, I'm gamebotting the hell out of this merge feast, come fight me. If you want that million dollars, you cannot leave anything on the table, and you know what? I'm not even gonna leave the table!

Samantha: That's your third peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you psycho, slow down. (laughs)

Brooklyn: What can I say? I'm addicted!

(The jovial music continues as the camera pans across to other castaways, like Ashanda eating a piece of pizza, and Stanley and Trinity sitting together while the former drinks a beer.)

Trinity: Slow down on those! I ain't taking care of your drunk ass.

Stanley: (sculling it) Turnabout's fair play!

(The jovial music continues, then, as the camera pans around to Kendra, suddenly comes to a halt and is replaced by jarring, tense music. The camera zooms in on her bitter scowl as she scornfully and aggressively chews a ham and cheese sandwich, ripping chunks out of it.)

Kendra Valentine
	I am so angry. Why the <expletive> did we even have that stupid swap for a round? What was the point? It just seems like they wanted to rig Lulu out of the game or screw me or something, there is just... how stupid do you have to be to plan a swap for one round? And now Lulu's gone and Ashanda is still here, and I can't even vote this round because of that Temptation. (screams) It's only a matter of time before Ashanda comes for me, I freaking know it. I just can't believe Meiling and Shivani would put me in this position! At least I've got Stanley and you'd best believe I'm aligning with him because he's the only person I can trust in this game, clearly. I hate this game and I hate that I can never catch a break in it. Can I not go one freaking round without a target on my back? Just watch, I'll get the upper hand here and then they'll throw that stupid un-merge twist at me or something. Just my luck, the way this game is going. Oh, I am mad! And they are going to know about it once this feast is done, so they'd better have a good explanation!

(Shortly after, there is a timeskip and the merge feast is over. Kendra is notably still in a sour mood as everyone is gathered around the camp fire.)

Samantha: So does anyone have an idea of what to name the tribe?

Brooklyn: We could go with Zhavia? It's the name of one of my friend's snakes, I think it's pretty cool!

Eddiot: Why don't we name it Pigeon? Like that awesome "is this a pigeon" meme? Man, those crack me up.

Ashanda: We are not naming the tribe after a meme.

Trinity: Why don't we name the tribe Tetwenini?

Jamie: Uh... what?

Brooklyn: It sounds exotic...

Trinity: (laughs) Yeah, it means, uh... mango, in... some language, somewhere.

Shivani: What does it really mean, Trinity? (laughs)

Trinity: Ugh, okay, it's actually short for 10/12/99 which is the day my twin sister Jerhonda fell over, split her pants, and farted in public, and everyone laughed at her and she was so embarrassed she cried. And obviously I teased her about for weeks. (laughs)

Stanley: Wait, wait, Trinity, this is really important: did she split her pants because she farted, or are those two different events?

Trinity: They're two different events but damn I wish they were the cause and effect. (laughs) Well, let's do it! I wanna piss my sister off.

Shivani: (trying to contian her laughter) If your sister is anything like you, if you don't want to end six feet under, I suggest we don't do that.

Eddiot: Oh, hey, is that the story you tell when she says you-

Trinity: EDDIOT!

Eddiot: Oops, sorry.

Stanley: Okay, I have to know this. (giggles)

Trintiy: Unless it's you two who wanna end up six feet under, you better not.

Eddiot: Yeah, I don't wanna be Deaddiot, so... hey! Let's name the tribe Deaddiot! No, wait... Deaddiot backwards... Toiddaed!

Topher: Hey, that actually rolls off the tongue pretty nicely.

Trinity: No thanks!

Meiling: Out of all those, I like Zhavia.

Shivani: I have a suggestion: Mitra. It's for the Hindu deity for friendship, to remind us all that we're still friends at the end of the day, and it's still important to maintain friendships, even though this is a game.

Jamie: I like that!

Samantha: Yeah, I'm fine with Mitra if everyone else is. Honestly, Brooklyn, it sounds like something you'd name your kids, so I think you'd like it. (giggles)

Brooklyn: Hey, my kid's name is Chase, thank you!

Shivani: Could he have a sibling called Mitra in the future?

Brooklyn: That would involve me getting a man. Can we just stick to naming the tribe that for now? (laughs)

Ashanda: Alright, then, we are Mitra!

Trinity: Tetwenini freaking robbed.

(There is a montage of the castaways creating the tribe flag. During this, the camera focuses on a smiling Shivani, before cutting to her confessional.)

Shivani Chandra
	My faith is very important to me, so having the merged tribe named after one of the Hindu deities felt very special. I think it's important that, in the chaos that's sure to ensue at this merge and beyond, we remember that we're still people and take the time to form and maintain friendships. I know that I've made some fantastic ones out here that I never intend to break and hopefully, with the friendship deity being the namesake of this tribe, others do as well.

(Following this, the camera picks up to the point when the flag is finished.)

Meiling: That looks really pretty!

Samantha: Yeah, I'm really happy with it!

Kendra: (still sour) Yeah, it looks great.

(Meiling frowns. As everyone is going off to do their own thing, Meiling gathers Shivani and goes off to Kendra.)

Meiling: Kendra, can we talk?

Kendra: Fine, but I'm bringing Stanley.

Shivani: That's fine.

Kendra: Stanley, come on.

Stanley: Alrighty!

(The four of them walk off, the camera focusing on a nervous Meiling, before cutting to her confessional.)

Meiling Gao
	Shivani and I anticipated that Kendra would be a little upset with Lulu gone but it's scaring us just how angry she is. She hasn't let up since she found out and the announcement of a merge only made her angrier. Kendra flipping on us would be a disaster, not just because she has an idol, but because it would put us in a terrible position, and we got quite close over on Carriacou so it would sting on a personal level as well. She brought Stanley along to the conversation, which isn't really ideal, but if that's what it takes, so be it. She talked about aligning with him at the merge anyway, so this will be a good chance to scope him out if we can save face with Kendra. We're going to have to work really hard to ensure she doesn't cross to the other side.

(The camera picks up as the four of them walk to the beach.)

Shivani: Kendra, I know you're upset with us for what happened-

Kendra: Why did you guys vote off Lulu? I kept telling you, she was going to align with us!

Meiling: I know that's what you thought, but when we got to the Carriacou beach, she was talking about merging both alliances and made it very clear she was with Samantha. You know that we were on opposite sides on original Gouyave.

Stanley: Oof, that's a major yikes.

Kendra: (clinging to hope) Yeah, but... she wanted to merge both alliances so that would have meant she still wanted to side with us, right?

Meiling: No, we weren't convinced. We planned a split between her and Eddiot, and she flipped her vote, so she obviously didn't trust us. We were worried that she'd either attempt to pull you over or backstab you, and I know you trusted her a lot, so we didn't want you to get hurt.

Shivani: We were both looking out for you. We didn't want you to get your heart broken if Lulu backstabbed you or used the information you revealed to help the other alliance. We never met to hurt you in doing so, and we hope you aren't angry with us.

Kendra: I just... I can't believe... that she'd ever betray me. We always said that we'd go to the end together!

Shivani: Unfortunately, dynamics at swaps change things, and she must have gotten very close to Samantha.

Kendra: (turns to Stanley) I can still trust you, right? You haven't betrayed me with anyone else?

Stanley: Yeah, you can trust me! Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

Kendra: Good! Because I'm really nervous about Ashanda.

Stanley: Yeah, I don't know how that's gonna work, because those two had major beef over on Carriacou.

Meiling: Ashanda's the one who saved us from Lulu. She has no connections, so will definitely be loyal to us for this vote at least. And don't worry, if things get out of hand, we'll have your back.

Kendra: I'm really glad to hear that!

Shivani: I'm pretty sure we have Jamie as well, so that makes us a six. I don't know what's happened at the swaps, but I was close with Trinity, so we could have seven. I know that she's also had ties with Samantha's group, though.

Kendra: I think Samantha's group has four because of Topher, but I was loyal to him first and he never actually made a commitment, he just said "I don't know," so we should try for him as well, and then we could have safe numbers to split at this first vote.

Shivani: That's a good idea. So does this mean you aren't angry with us anymore?

Kendra: Yeah, I'm just upset that Lulu might've betrayed me and I'm really scared about Ashanda. As long as I have you guys for a Final Four, though, everything's going to be fine!

Meiling: I'm absolutely happy for a Final Four.

Shivani: Me too.

Stanley: Count me in!

Kendra: Yay! I'm so glad you guys talked to me, I'm sorry I was so grumpy.

Shivani: That's fine, as long as everything is sorted out.

Kendra: It is! I just hope everyone else is on the same page so we can get a big majority!

(The four of them head back to camp. The camera focuses on a smiling Kendra.)

Kendra Valentine
	I was really hurt that they voted off Lulu, but after Meiling and Shivani explained it to me, I understand. I can't believe Lulu was probably going to betray me! I'm so glad I didn't give her the idol now. At least I have Stanley by my side. I know he'll never betray me! I made that Final Four with Meiling, Shivani and Stanley, not only because they're my three best friends out here, but because I trust them the most. I'm worried about working with Ashanda because, even if she votes with us this round, I know she'll target me in the future. She targeted me for, like, so many days on original Carriacou and that is not forgiven or forgotten! I'm really excited to get big majority of seven, maybe eight if Topher isn't a traitor because I can't even vote this round, so I need as many numbers on my side as I can. The four within our majority is great too because if anyone comes for me, I'm always gonna have them! I do not want this to become like original Carriacou and people target me because they're pissed off I have friends, but if they do, I have an idol in my pocket, so... try me! (giggles) I'm feeling really good about this!

(The camera then changes focus to Stanley, who is thinking about things.)

Stanley Moriarty
	It sucks that Lulu went, but Kendra's here still and she immediately dragged me into a final four alliance with her friends from the other Carriacou Tribe, so that's good! When they talked about everything, though, it got me thinking: Trinity and I are a secret power duo, but I haven't had a chance to link up with her yet and see where her head's at. Knowing that she had connections to the other side kinda opens up my options a little to maaaybeeee think about going with the other side? I dunno, just a thought. Like, my whole thing is that I wanna be able to go with people who are gonna be taken out before me, and people who are gonna get me to the end that I can beat. I have that in Trinity, I think, but I'm not sure. A really strong majority with Kendra could be good for a while and a way for us to hide, but if we leave it too long we're a little screwed. I have a feeling Trinity and I will be swing votes this round, so I need to link up with her ASAP to figure things out.

(Folloiwng Stanley's confessional, there is a transitioning nature shot, before the camera picks up on Eddiot and Brooklyn as they walk through the forest together.)

Eddiot: So, like, I am so glad that we're back on the same tribe, because I haven't talked you in a billion days.

Brooklyn: I'm really glad to see you, too! Honestly, you were the one I was most nervous about surviving on the other tribes.

Eddiot: I so nearly didn't! Orange People Tribe was the worst. I joined with Lulu, but then she ended up voting for me, and Meiling and Shivani said they were gonna vote with us but they ended up voting for Lulu and me, with Ashanda and Jamie, and it was 3-2-1 and I was the only Ashanda vote.

Brooklyn: Wow, that's a really close call.

Eddiot: Yeah, and on Levera I was probably gonna be voted off because Ashanda totally tricked me into accidentally revealing my alliance with Trinity and then she wanted to blow my head off, so, I'm really glad to be back with you!

Brooklyn: Yeah, Trinity mentioned something about that, and let me just say I'm glad I wasn't there. (laughs) At least we're merged now, though, so I can have your back again!

Eddiot: Oh, yeah, how does the merge work?

Brooklyn: Oh, all challenges are individual now, not just the rewards. We all go to Tribal together and, either this round or next round, the Jury starts. Then, when there are two or three people left they go to Final Tribal and the people on the Jury- who are the people voted out between when the Jury starts and Final Tribal- vote for who they want to win.

Eddiot: Wait, wait, wait... so it changes from who you want to vote out?

Brooklyn: Yes, but only at the Final Tribal, so don't go writing my name down at any tribals before then! (laughs)

Eddiot: Well, you just tell me who to vote for and I'll do that, I guess. You're my favourite ally, so, I'm not voting you out!

Brooklyn: Aww, Eddiot!

Eddiot: Are we even gonna have enough people to vote someone out that isn't us?

Brooklyn: I hope we do! Based on what you just said, Meiling and Shivani are with Jamie and Ashanda, and they have Kendra, so that's five. We got Topher on Gouyave, so we have four, which means we'd have to flip Trinity and Stanley to get majority this vote.

Eddiot: Trinity hates me, though, won't she vote me out?

Brooklyn: We've convinced her to keep you before and we'll do it again. You and I are going all the way to the end, and I'm not gonna let her take you out. It seems like Shivani's alliance are a tight five, anyway, so they'd be best to break one of them up and if Trinity can't see that, that's her problem. I promsie you, Eddiot, I'll protect you from anything, okay?

Eddiot: Awwww! You're my best friend! Wait, there's no rules that says it has to be Samantha because she created the alliance, right?

Brooklyn: (laughs) No, Eddiot, you're allowed to have your own best friend, and you're my best friend, too. (smiles) Don't worry about anything, I'll take care of it; just stick by Samantha, Topher and I and we'll work on the rest.

Eddiot: Okay! Awesome!

(As they keep walking, the camera focuses on a happy Eddiot.)

Eddiot Brantley
	I am officially back with Brooklyn, camera people, and it is awesome! She's my favourite ally in this whole game, and I'm glad there's no rules that say Samantha has to be my favourite since she made the alliance, because I want Brooklyn to be that! Samantha can be the next-favourite ally. Anyway, she's gonna protect me now, and I really need it because I almost went home last round and I was so caught off guard and it was super awkward! No one even hated me on that tribe and I nearly left! Trinity hates me here, soooo, I'd probably be going home if Brooklyn wasn't protecting me! (laughs) I'm gonna protect Brooklyn too! I mean, I don't know how, but I can try, right? I told her, "I'm gonna do whatever you say", so, I guess that's my plan from now on!

(The camera next changes focus to Brooklyn, who is feeling content.)

Brooklyn Ventura
	It's such a relief to have Eddiot back. I was so scared he was going to end up screwed by one of these swaps, and based on what he told me, he almost was. He's just such a great person, not just as an ally but as a friend, too. When he told me I was his best friend my heart just melted! I adore him so much, he's such a goofball. (laughs) I told him I'd protect him from anything and I absolutely mean that. I'm trying to play as honestly as possible but if there's one promise I want to keep it's that one. He's worried about going home this round because of Trinity, and I told him I'd never let that happen. Given what he told me about the other side's alliance, I know who sits where and I know who I can flip to our side. I'm worried about Trinity and Stanley being the swing votes, especially since Stanley is apparently close to Kendra, but I have to try and save Eddiot at all costs.

(Following Brooklyn's confessional, the camera goes back to camp, which is empty except for Ashanda and Jamie, lying in the hammock.)

Ashanda: It's such a relieve to make the merge!

Jamie: You're telling me. I'm glad Mei and Shivani saved our asses last night. Working with them is gonna be great, since it seems we'll have majority this round. You're alright working with Kendra, though, right?

Ashanda: Bitch, do I need to put a freaking post-it-note on my head? I have told y'all about a million times now that I am fine working with Kendra if it gets me past this vote.

Jamie: I mean, you can forgive us for being nervous... you two do have a history.

Ashanda: You never heard of putting differences aside?

Jamie: True, true, but you practically wanted her dead before the swap... how long is this gonna last?

Ashanda: Worry about the future in the future, okay?

Jamie: So you're not ruling out taking out Kendra down the line?

Ashanda: 'Course not, you think I'm gona rule anythng out in this game? I'm just saying, I'm working with Kendra this round, and I'mma do everything short of jumping up and down with big blinking lights if you want me to prove that.

Jamie: I'm just worried if Kendra's willing to work with you or not.

Ashanda: And that's my problem?

Jamie: Well, yeah, if she crosses to blindside you.

Ashanda: Jamie, listen, I still want that bitch gone, and you should too, 'cause it's obvious who her group is, but I'm working with her this round, okay? Forget it if she even mentions my name, though. I'm cutting her off.

Jamie: Fair, we just need to get you on the same page, then.

Ashanda: If this alliance blows up it's Kendra's fa- <expletive>!

(Without warning, the hammock gives way and the two of them fall to the ground.)

Ashanda: Your fat ass dislodged the hammock!

Jamie: (laughing) My fat ass?

Ashanda: Do I look fat to you? One of us dislodged the hammock and it's clearly not me.

Jamie: (laughs) Fine, fine, let's get this thing back up.

Ashanda: I'm not getting back in it with you, your fat ass'll break it again.

Jamie: (chuckles) Ashanda, you make me laugh.

Ashanda: (smirks) Good. Seriously, though, if you're scared of this alliance breaking, you need to talk to Kendra, not me. Honestly I thought you'd have more trust in me after having your back for the last few rounds.

Jamie: I do trust you, Ashanda, but need I remind you that you started drama because you were bored? (laughs)

Ashanda: Drama to help us, and wasn't it the most fun you had on that tribe?

Jamie: Trying to keep a rabid Trinity from killing Eddiot is your idea of fun?

Ashanda: No, my idea of fun is letting a rabid Trinity loose on Eddiot. (laughs) A medevac and a removal of two people who aren't our allies? Sign me the <expletive> up.

Jamie: (laughs) You're a psycho, you know that?

Ashanda: A psycho who trusts you and is staying in this alliance this round. And you love it! You'd miss me if I was gone.

Jamie: Yeah, I would. (laughs)

Ashanda: Well, you're not gonna miss me, 'cause I'm gonna be at Final Tribal!

Jamie: See you there, then! (laughs)

(The two of them go and sit by the fire together. The camera focuses on Ashanda.)

Ashanda-Jane Washington
	I trust Jamie more than I trust anyone in this game. Kinda insulting that he thinks I'm gonna be the one to break the alliance with Meiling and whatever, when he should be talking to Kendra. Does he think I'd be dumb enough to break out of a majority for people I don't even know that I'd clearly be on the bottom of? 'Cause Hell no. Am I dumb enough to keep going to the end with Kendra? No. She's a threat; she was on Carriacou and she is on Mitra. She can't help but make her groups obvious, and it's Stanley, her, Meiling and Shivani. Do you hear Ashanda in that list of names? No. So I'm not gonna be in there long term. I didn't sign up to get 6th or 5th or some <expletive> like that, so I will come for Kendra, just not now. Believe me, none of this is going away just 'cause we ended up on the same side.

(The camera then focuses on Jamie, who is looking a little nervous.)

Jamie Forrester
	Ashanda is the person who I think trusts me the most in this game, and I trust her too. We get along well, and she has my back, but that trust only goes to a certain extent. I'm nervous about this alliance we have because she's made it clear she's sticking with Kendra this round, key word this round. At least I've got advance warning that she's going to make a move, and I think she'll tell me when she is, but that just confirms that no one on this side is knowing about my idol. Now that I know Ashanda's not breaking, my next priority is making sure Kendra stays too, meaning she's comfortable enough that Ashanda won't break. Kendra's emotional and paranoid, but I think she trusts me still, so if I can convince her, I think we'll be okay. I'm very nervous about our future, but I hope we can just make it through this first vote before falling apart.

Day 22[]

Mitra Tribe: Pre-Reward[]

The camera opens up at the crack of dawn on Day 22 for the new Mitra tribe. While everyone else is comfortably asleep, Samantha is shown to not only be wide awake,but climbing out of the shelter. The camera cuts to her confessional as she is shown walking to the forest.

Samantha Langrick
	This game never stops and I guess I'm the only one who understands that. Everyone's in food comas or a little hungover from gorging themselves on food and alcohol yesterday, but I watched what I ate and stayed 100% sober for precisely this. Now it's dawn, I'm wide awake, and I'm gonna go find an idol. All I have to say to the rest of them is "sleep off your hangovers and make this a cakewalk", because they're basically just putting an idol in my lap at this point. (laughs) It's important for me to find one, because I'm almost confident someone on the other side has an idol, and I know we don't because the only one we had got wasted. What's amazing about today is I've got hours to find this, because it's the crack of dawn and no one's gonna stir for a long time yet! I don't even need the hours; I guarantee you I'll find this in about five minutes. Don't believe me? Go ahead, time me, and I'll beat it.

As Samantha races off into the forest, a five minute timer appears at the bottom of the screen and begins counting down, 4:59, 4:58, 4:57 and so forth. Samantha spends the first minute walking around and digging under and around rocks and near trees. As the clock goes down below four minutes, she looks for random niches and holes where the idol could be hiding, find various holes as she keeps walking deeper into the forest, but for all the holes she finds cannot find an idol. The clock goes below three minutes as Samantha backtracks to the other side of the forest, resuming her search in the same manner as the clock dips below two minutes. Getting flustered, she breaks into a run and gets deep in the forest, surrounded by trees, and begins looking in their holes and digging around and under, even looking above, but cannot find an idol still.

As the clock goes into the final minute, Samantha looks a little frustrated but then an idea hits her. Grabbing a nearby stick, she draws a line from one tree to the other, repeating the same with another, and noticing they intersect. With thirty seconds to go, she goes to the intersection and begins digging, before her hands close on something hard. The timer stops at twenty-four seconds as she pulls out a wrapped piece of cloth.

Samantha: Yes, yes, yes!

(Samantha unwraps it and, sure enough, it is a Hidden Immunity Idol.)

Samantha: (reading) "Congratulations, you have found the merged tribe Hidden Immunity idol!" Yesssss! Woooo!

(As Samantha smiles from ear to ear, she twirls the idol around in her fingers, before tucking into her bra.)

Samantha Langrick
	Boom! I found it! (pulling the necklace out and showing the camera) See? Told you I would, and now, Meiling and Shivani better be shaking in their boots because I have an ace up my sleeve! (laughs) How did I do, by the way? Did I beat five minutes? FOUR MINUTES THIRTY-SIX! WOOOOOO! I'm not sure whether I should be amazed at my hunting skills or embarrassed that it was so easy to find! Anyway, now that I know I've got a fallback in case things go wrong, I can busy myself assembling my alliance. This isn't an excuse to laze around, this is a fallback for if all else fails. I'm still getting majority, because this isn't going to get me out of jail free every single round. First and foremost this idol is mine. I'm taking priority and I'm not playing it on anyone else unless I absolutely need to. In that case, need to make sure someone else knows about this, because I'm not about to lose all the trust of my group if I have to pull it out at any point. I trust one person in this game and that's it. Everyone else is too shady or unreliable, so that's who I'm gonna have to tell.

(Following Samantha's confessional, there is a timeskip until a little later in the day, where most of the tribe have stirred, except for Eddiot and Topher, who are still fast asleep in the shelter. As Brooklyn, yawning, comes out of the shelter, Samantha walks over to her.)

Samantha: Hey, Brooklyn!

Brookyln: (rubbing her eyes) Hey. God, how long have you been up?

Samantha: A while. Can I talk to you?

Brookyln: Sure, do you want me to wake up Eddiot?

Samantha: No. This needs to be between us.

Brooklyn: Okay, let's go.

(The two of them walk down to the beach.)

Brooklyn: What's so important and secretive we can't tell Eddiot?

Samantha: Okay, I'm gonna come right out and say it: I found an idol this morning.

Brooklyn: Wow, so that's why you were awake this morning? And not drinking yesterday?

Samantha Yep, and you're the only person in this game I trust so I need you to keep this a secret.

Brooklyn: Of course. Can I see it?

Samantha: Just give me a sec.

(They walk over to a more private area. Samantha reaches into her bra and pulls out the idol quickly.)

Brooklyn: Okay, awesome, you can hide that now.

(Samantha puts it back.)

Brooklyn: So is this an "only you" thing, or is this for anyone you need to play it on?

Samantha: I'm giving myself priority but if I absolutely need to play it on someone else I will. That's why I'm telling you, so people don't blow up if I pull it out.

Brooklyn: I'm flattered you trust me so much, and just as a word of warning, you might end up needing to use that thing this round.

Samantha: Oh?

Brooklyn: Eddiot told me yesterday he nearly got voted out of Carriacou. He said it's Meiling, Shivani, Jamie and Ashanda all together in one group, they've got Kendra as well, so that's five. Kendra's got Stanley, based on what Lulu told us, so they've got six right off the bat.

Samantha: <expletive>. At least we've got Topher, so we have four for now. Do you think there's any chance Trinity works with us again?

Brooklyn: Eddiot told me the same thing Trinity did on Gouyave. Honestly, Trinity's on the bottom if she flips over there. I know she might have been close with Shivani on the other side, but if she thinks that's going to save her in a group of seven, she's crazy.

Samantha: Yeah, we have to flip her, but even then it's still five. Do you think we could get Ashanda, or Stanley?

Brooklyn: I haven't talked to Ashanda but I think she might be solid with Meiling's group if they worked together last round. Our best shot would be Stanley, convicing him that he's on the bottom as well, and bringing him to a six on our side.

Samantha: Well that's what we have to do. We can't let the other side get majority.

Brooklyn: Exactly, but you need to be ready to play that idol if we can't stop it.

Samantha: As long as you keep to yourself about it.

Brooklyn: I will. Promise. Let's work on getting this majority.

(The two of them head back to camp. The camera focuses on Brooklyn, who is smiling, before cutting to her confessional.)

Brooklyn Ventura
	So Samantha told me she found an idol this morning, and with Eddiot telling me all about the other side's alliance, I'm sitting pretty well with all this information. I'm fairly tight with both of them, so I want to maintain that. Samantha said she'd play the idol on anyone if she needed to, so if we can't get majority, I think she'll play it on Eddiot if he's getting votes. Based on what Eddiot says, we're already looking at a six-four disadvantage with Trinity undecided. If what Eddiot says is true, we can take a pretty good guess, based off things Eddiot has said, that the power five in that group is Kendra, Shivani, Meiling, Jamie and Ashanda, which would leave Stanley and Trinity on the bottom. Stanley's been with Kendra since day one, which makes things complicated, but we'll need both their votes to secure our majority. It's going to be tough, and I'm really glad Samantha has that idol, otherwise we might all have been screwed.

Reward Challenge[]

Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The Mitra tribe walk in and stand on their mat.)

Jeff: You guys ready to get to today's reward challenge?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: A reminder, even though you've merged, the reward challenges are all still individual. You're still playing for Temptations, and you're still playing for individual prizes. Now that's cleard up, for today's challenge, you'll be stacking a series of blocks on a multi-level platform, while avoiding trip wires that will cause your stack to topple. You need to arrange the blocks so they will fall one by one, like dominoes, until they reach a ball which will roll down and smash a tile. First person to smash their tile wins reward. Wanna know what you're playing for?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: I'm pretty sure you all had a great feast yesterday, right? Well, in addition to the Temptation, someone is going to win even more food! The winner will be taken to a private spot at camp where they will enjoy an exclusive additional feast of burgers, fries and soda. Worth playing for?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: We'll draw for spots and then we'll get started.

(The catsaways are awaiting Jeff's signal.)

Jeff: For the Temptation and a plate of burgers... Survivors ready? GO!

Reward Challenge: Domino Effect
Ashanda	Brooklyn	Eddiot	Jamie	Kendra	Meiling
Samantha	Shivani	Stanley	Topher	Trinity

Challenge Summary:

People like Brooklyn, Jamie and Samantha get out to early leads, with Ashanda and Trinity not far behind.
Kendra approaches the challenge wrong, trying hard to get things done fast, but keeps tripping on wires. People like Topher and Stanley can't even get going as they keep hitting the trip wires; Eddiot can get over the wires okay but struggles with the spacing of his blocks and doesn't get very far; Meiling and Shivani keep getting blocks stacked but get their progres halted as they keep hitting the trip wires.
Ashanda gets about halfway before hitting a trip wire and toppling her entire stack. Jamie and Brooklyn break ahrad from the pack a little bit, while Trinity and Samantha fall a little behind. Samantha topples a little bit of her stack as one of her legs gets caught in the trip wire, and Trinity ends up toppling her stack entirely as she races to catch up, screaming in frustration.
With Samantha still a little bit behind, she steadily makes up time as Jamie and Brookyln remain neck and neck. As the challenge gets down to the wire, Samantha begins to pick up the pace and levels things out, only a ittle behind the other two as they both stack the last few blocks. In the end, both Brooklyn and Jamie are ready roughly at the same time and begin knocking over their blocks for the finish. The stacks are relatively even, and...

Brooklyn's stack goes well until the last quarter of the way, where it falls short. Jamie's keeps going, and his ball rolls and tile smashes, giving him the win.

Jeff: Jamie wins reward!

Jamie: Yes!

(Brooklyn congratulates Jamie with a hug as the latter has a smile on his face. There is a timeskip and they are all standing on the mat.)

Jeff: Jamie, come on over.

(Jamie walks over and stands next to Jeff.)

Jeff: (handing him the Temptation Envelope) Here's your Temptation. Just like always you'll have until the immunity challenge to decide

Jamie: Alright, thanks Jeff.

Jeff: Your burgers and fries will be waiting back at camp, but these rewards are always fun to share! Choose one person to enjoy it with you.

Jamie: Alright! I'll take Kendra.

Kendra: (delighted) Really? Yay!

(Kendra walks over excitedly and hugs Jamie.)

Jeff: You know, let's make things a little more interesting. Choose one more person.

Jamie: Hm... Jeff, I'll take Ashanda.

(Kendra's smile immediately evaporates as she does a slow, shocked head turn towards Jamie, her mouth wide, unable to believe what he has done. Ashanda takes it in her stride, however, her eyes showing a flash of annoyance but otherwise acting indifferent as she stands next to Jamie and Kendra.)

Jeff: The three of you will have your own private burger bar at camp, away from the other castaways. It'll be waiting for you there when you get back. You guys can head back to camp. To everyone else, I got nothing for you. See you at the next chalenge.

(The castaways walk away.)

Camp[]

(Following Jamie's reward win, the castaways return to camp.)

Meiling: Congratulations, Jamie!

Jamie: Thanks. (smiles)

(As they enter camp, they are greeted by a chef.)

Chef: Jamie, Ashanda, Kendra, come this way for your burgers.

(As the three of them head off, Eddiot quickly grabs an empty half of a coconut and stuffs it down his shirt.)

Eddiot: That's not Kendra! I'm Kendra! Um... Kendra noises!

(Everyone laughs as the three reward winners disappear.)

Stanley: I'm pretty sure Kendra has more than one boob, man. (laughs)

Brooklyn: (giggles) That was great, though.

(The camera picks up as the chef leads them to the burger bar, where they are greeted with condiments and fillings and soda as far as the eye can see. The chef quickly gets behind the bar and puts some burger patties on the grill, which makes Kendra squeal with excitement.)

Kendra: Oh my God, they're literally cooking them fresh right now? These are gonna taste amazing?

(There is a montage of sizzling grills and noises of the deep fryer as the chef cooks the burgers and a mountain of fries. At their request, each castaway gets three burgers. and a mountain of fries, then go past the bench of condiments. They add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes (except for Kendra, who skips on them) onions, and different sauces. Ashanda goes for a spicy hot sauce, while Jamie goes for mayonnaise and Kendra adds ketchup and mustard. They then sit down and begin eating.)

Jamie: These are incredible... When they said burgers I had no idea they'd be fresh!

Kendra: And these fries are amazing... so salty and delicious!

Ashanda: I honestly feel bad for the others!

Jamie: (smirks) You do not.

Ashanda: (laughs like a sheep) You're right, I don't!

Kendra: (giggles) You sounded like a sheep!

Jamie: I guess we'll have to call you A-baa-nda. (laughs)

Ashanda: (frowns) The <expletive> is Stanley doing, possessing you like that? (lifts up Jamie's shirt and shouts at his stomach) STANLEY! GET OUT OF JAMIE'S BODY!

Jamie: (laughs as he nearly loses his balance) Stop it!

Ashanda: Then stop with those puns! It's like a freaking virus that Stanley's going around giving people!

Jamie: Okay, okay, I'll stop. (laughs)

(The two are silent for a while as they chow down. After they finish their first burger, Ashanda starts talking again.)

Ashanda: Y'all, this (air quotes) "hot" sauce tastes freaking incredible but it's not even spicy. I wanted some spice, dammit.

Kendra: Really? Let me try some.

(Kendra goes and gets the hot sauce, taking it back with her and breaking off a little of her burger bun, then squirting some hot sauce on it. She eats it.)

Kendra: Mmm, that is- (she stops, then begins flailing her arms dramatically) Oh my God, that is so hot! Oh my God! Oh my God! (She takes a sip of her soda in a desperate attempt to cool down) Oh my God, that made it worse!

Ashanda: (shaking her head) White people...

Kendra: (acting as if the world is ending) How can that not be hot? My mouth is on fire! This is the devil! Oh my God! (dramatically panting like a dog trying to cool down)

Jamie: (laughs) Oh my God, Kendra.

Kendra: I think I'm legit dying! Aaaaaaaaaah!

Ashanda: Eat your burger!

(Kendra takes a bite of her next burger, still dramatically flailing her arms as the heat gets to her. Jamie laughs, then starts eating his second burger. The camera focuses on him as his confessional is heard.)

Jamie Forrester
	When they said the reward was burgers and fries, I never could have imagined they'd be made fresh right in front of us. They were absolutely the best thing I've ever eaten in my life, and those fries were so delicious and fluffy and salty... I can feel my mouth salivating again. (laughs) We're having heaps of fun on this reward: Kendra nearly freaking died from hot sauce, Ashanda's joking around, and the two are actually being pretty civil with each other. I know that's not going to last, though. The main purpose for bringing them here together was to get them both on the same page, assure them that neither is going to target the other, and make sure we can get through this first vote intact. I hope it works.

(There is a timeskip to the point the burgers are finished, and the three of them are sitting around.)

Ashanda: So, you gonna open that thing, Jamie?

Jamie: Yeah, but I wanna talk to you guys first.

Ashanda: If you're gonna ask me for the billionth time if I'm going to turn on Kendra, the answer is no, okay?

Jamie: Actually, I was going to ask Kendra how she felt about the whole thing. We haven't seen each other since the original tribes. You're good with Meiling and Shivani, right? That's what they said.

Kendra: Yeah, I am!

Jamie: And are you comfortable going into this vote with Ashanda? I've talked to her already, she's not turning on you.

Kendra: I don't know... I'm scared. You literally tried to get me out on Carriacou?

Ashanda: Kendra, I'm not turning on you.

Kendra: Really?

Ashanda: Yep, really?

Kendra: Um... really? Like, you're gonna stay with this group?

Ashanda: (sigh) Kendra, I am really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really-

Jamie: Okay, we get it. (laughs)

Ashanda: (putting her hand over Jamie's mouth) Really, really, really going to stay with this group.

Kendra: Umm... okay.

Ashanda: How many times do you want me to say "really"?

Kendra: Well, okay, but you did try to get me out, like, the entire time.

Ashanda: Listen, if I didn't wanna work with you, I wouldn't have voted Lulu out. And do you really think that I'd just jump over to an alliance full of people who are tight and I don't know?

Kendra: Well, no, I guess not...

Ashanda: Exactly, and I deadass just got a vote from Eddiot, too, so no thanks.

Kendra: Okay, well, if you're really not going to flip-

Ashanda: (sighs) I am really, really, really-

Jamie: Not this again!

Ashanda: Yes, this again, until Kendra gets the message! I am really-

Jamie: Kendra, God dammit, say you get the message! (laughs)

Kendra: (giggles) Okay, okay, I get the message! You're not flipping!

Ashanda: Good, because I'm not.

Jamie: I really want us to stick togehter. Kendra, I had your back on Carriacou, we got along well. I'll have your back here, too. You just have to trust Ashanda's staying for this one round.

Kendra: Okay... I trust you guys.

(The camera focuses on Kendra, whose laugh fades into an unsure expression.)

Kendra Valentine
	Ashanda told me she's not flipping over and over, and she could use the word "really" a million times and I'd still doubt her. I literally cannot forget that she tried to get me out on Carriacou every day, because I lost sleep over it. Now she's with me, and she says she's staying because the other side is really tight, which makes sense. But even if it's true that she's not turning this round, how long before she does? I'm really nervous about everything and I don't trust her at all. Jamie says she's sticking, and I trust Jamie, but he's been with her on both swaps and I haven't... Well, as long as I have my final four I should be totally fine. I've got my idol and if Ashanda tries anything funny I'm going to pull it out and send her ass home. I'm not flipping on this alliance, so if it breaks it'll be her fault.

Jamie: I'm glad we got that sorted out. It's really important that we stay together this round, because we have majority.

Ashanda: (smirks) Is it really important?

Jamie: You are not dragging me into that. (laughs)

Kendra: Can we all stop saying that word?

Jamie: I'm gonna open my Temptation. (laughs)

(Jamie opens the Temptation and reads.)

YOU MAY HAVE HALF AN HOUR'S PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN AT THE IMMUNITY CHALLENGE

BUT

IF YOU FAIL TO WIN, YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO WIN THE NEXT IMMUNITY.

Jamie: Damn. This is gonna be a "depends on the challenge" type thing.

Ashanda: Well at least we know it's not going to be an endurance challenge, because what good would practice do?

Kendra: It's probably going to be something really tricky.

Jamie: I guess it'd be nice to have the first immunity, but if things go wrong I'm gonna be screwed not being able to compete in the next immunity challenge.

Ashanda: I mean, at least you can compete in the reward challenge, right? And this is the second time you've won the Temptation.

Kendra: And if you did lose this immunity we could throw to give you the best chance at winning the Temptation! I don't think anything's going to happen to put us in the minority this round, though, because we should have at least seven if not eight people.

Jamie: Us, Meiling and Shivani, Stanley?

Kendra: Yeah, and Trinity, and probably Topher if he realises he's going to be in the minority.

Ashanda: Wait, probably Topher?

Kendra: Yeah, he sided with Samantha because she saved him at that one Tribal they went to together, obviously completely forgetting that the only reason he even got to that post-swap Tribal is because I saved him!

Ashanda: He wouldn't break from you on Carriacou and now he flips to Samantha because he saves her once? I'm surprised he hasn't got mud all over him 'cause he's a freaking doormat.

Jamie: Surely we'd be able to get Topher back. Anyway, we'll have to see where everyone sits with this alliance, because I know Trinity and Eddiot were supposedly working together before he blew up their alliance.

Ashanda: (smiles) You're welcome.

Kendra: Yeah, we really need to get this alliance together.

Jamie: And then I'll decide if I want to take the Temptation or not.

(With their reward finished, the three head back to camp. The camera focuses on Jamie, who is considering things.)

Jamie Forrester
	So, for my Temptation, I have the option of having half an hour practice, but if I don't win I can't compete in the next immunity. I think this is really going to depend on what type of challenge it is. Ashanda's right that it probably isn't an endurance, and I have a feeling it's going to be something difficult. Having immunity via that advantage would be nice, because then it wouldn't make me out to be so much of a challenge threat. People could be like, "Oh, he only won because of the advantage", and if we're going to be a majority, I might not have to worry about the next challenge anyway. That being said, I can't afford to count my chickens before they've hatched, and I don't know how long this stability is going to last, so if I end up losing it could really bite me. I have my idol for backup, but I don't think I should just rely on that. Whether or not I take this Temptation depends on the challenge and whether I have a stable long-term majority.

(The camera cuts back to camp before the reward winners return. Stanley approaches Trinity.)

Stanley: Yo, can we talk quick?

Trinity: Yeah, what's up?

Stanley: I just wanted to, like, double check we're still gucci for our plan of being a duo.

Trinity: Not if you say that word again.

Stanley: I'll take that as a yes. (giggles) Where's your head out?

Trinity: I don't know, I have the most connections with Samantha's group but I was also pretty chill with Shivani. I just wanna go with the group that's gonna be best for us. I don't care what order they go in as long as it's us and a goat at Final Three.

Stanley: True! Well, Kendra wants me with her group, so we could easily slot right in there and no one would suspect a thing.

Trinity: Yeah, but they're tight. You know what? I'll go to Samantha's group, you go to Kendra's, and we'll both act like we're solid.

Stanley: Yeah, and we could both, like, subtly bring the other one up as an option to pull in as numbers. We've got ages to figure out where we go.

Trinity: Yeah, true. We'll meet up again soon, okay?

Stanley: Yep! Sounds like a plan!

(The two of them walk opposite directions. The camera focuses on Stanley, who is smiling.)

Stanley Moriarty
	So right now, I'm solid in a duo with Trinity and our plan is to position ourselves as swing votes on each alliance and kinda of work as double agents. Basically, I'll act solid with Kendra's group and get their info, and the same for Trinity with Samantha's group. It doesn't matter what order these guys go in as long as it ends up Trinity and I at the Final Three, with someone who's easy to beat. The most important thing for us to do is just keep laying low. I really think we can pull this off because no one'll suspect a thing!

(There is a transitioning nature shot, and the camera picks up with the reward winners now back at camp. The camera's focus turns to the forest, where Ashanda, Jamie, Kendra, Meiling, Shivani, Stanley and Topher are all gathered in discussion.)

Jamie: Okay, so I was thinking we should all make an official alliance. We have an easy majority this way, with the seven of us.

Meiling: That sounds wonderful.

Ashanda: Anything that gets us majority is fine with me!

Stanley: So that leaves four people on the outs: Samantha, Trinity, Eddiot and Brooklyn. Do you think anyone from there would come over to us?

Shivani: There's no way Trinity would willingly put herself in the minority. She and I had a decent connection back on Gouyave before the swap, so I think she'd be happy to go with us.

Kendra: Eight is a really good number! Anyway, if we're making things official, then I need to tell you all something: I can't vote next Tribal Council, so if you only see six or seven votes for whoever we target, that's why.

Jamie: Why can't you vote?

Kendra: Remember when I took that Temptation? I got two votes at the round Jensen went home, but it meant I couldn't vote.

Meiling: Well, that shouldn't matter if we have majority regardless. Just a small bump in the road which means we won't be able to split unless we've got eight people on our side.

Shivani: Guess we've got to get Trinity, then, if we want to have the option.

Jamie: Topher, you've been quiet. What do you think about this?

Topher: I'll be completely honest, guys, I'm a little torn right now.

Kendra: See, I told you.

Topher: It's just, this sounds great, but I kind of owe Samantha;s group my life since they saved me over on Gouyave.

Kendra: You mean, like, how we all saved you on Carriacou?

Topher: Kendra, please don't do this again. I'm just not sure, okay? It's hard.

Ashanda: Well, this is gonna be the majority anyway, with or without you in it. If you wanna be in the minority then do you, boo.

Jamie: Ashanda! Topher, what she meant to say is, this is likely going to be the majority anyway, and we think you're a really strong and faithful ally; you;re proving it by being torn in loyalties to people who saved you at different times. You'd be a really fantastic member of this alliance.

Topher: Thank you, Jamie, and I really appreciate that. I've been going this whole game being loyal to whoever's been loyal to me, and right now, two different groups have. So, as you can understand, it's a difficult choice to make.

Kendra: You're not going to go back and tell them how we're voting, right?

Topher: No! I would never do that to you guys. If I vote with Samantha's group, I'm just voting with them.

Shivani: Topher, I know you think Samantha will be loyal to you down the track, but trust me. As someone who has been with her since Day One on Gouyave, her core alliance is herself, Brooklyn and Eddiot. The three of them are airtight and you'll only be their number four. Even if Samantha were to take you on, you won't break Eddiot and Brooklyn.

Kendra: Exactly! You are one million percent on the bottom of their alliance if you side with them. Side with us and it'll be much better for you!

Topher: Hmm, okay, I'll think about it, guys. I promise.

Ashanda: Well, the rest of us are down for this, right?

Shivani: Definitely, and Trinity should make seven or eight, and even with Kendra's missing vote that's a great start for us.

Jamie: Sounds great! Topher, I really, really hope you come with us. We could use your strength here.

Topher: Thank you. I hope you can respect how tough this is for me.

(As the group break apart, the camera focuses on a nervous-looking Topher.)

Topher Daniels
	The thing I've been dreading most about the merge was being caught in between two alliances. On one hand, you have Kendra, who was loyal to me in the beginning and looks like she wants to now. Jamie, too, has been great to me and recognises my strength as an ally. Then you have Samantha, who saved me on Gouyave and committed to me. Although I've been with her for less time, both actions feel pretty much equal in my eyes. I always knew I was going to hurt someone and this choice is difficult. Kendra's side pretty much has majority anyway, but I'd feel so spineless if I just abandoned Samantha for the numbers after what she's done. That being said, I'd feel pretty horrible betraying Kendra when it was she who got me here in the first place. They adamantly claim I'll be on the bottom, which might be true, but I'm not sure where I'd sit there either. I have absolutely no idea which way I'm going to vote.

(There is then a timeskip, and the camera picks up to where Samantha, Eddiot, Brooklyn, Topher and Trinity are having a conversation.)

Samantha: So, I think the five of us would be an amazing group to work together all the way to the end. The other group of Meiling, Shivani, Kendra, Jamie and Ashanda isn't breaking up, so anyone who goes with them would be doomed.

Brooklyn: Yeah, precisely. We need a sixth, though. Do you think we could swing Stanley? Or maybe we've got it wrong; Lulu mentioned Kendra was close to Stanley, so maybe we could flip Ashanda if there's an obvious top four there. Topher, what was Ashanda like on Carriacou?

Topher: Um.... Well, she and Kendra hated each other.

Brooklyn: Why don't we try flipping her, then?

Trinity: Nah, she and Jamie were way too close on Levera. She's staying on that side. We'd be better off trying to flip Stanley.

Eddiot: Yeah, Stanley's cool! We could flip him! He and I are, like, super chill.

Samantha: Isn't he close to Kendra, though?

Trinity: Yeah, but he's the one on the bottom there. Shivani and Meiling are tight; Kendra is with them. Jamie and Ashanda are tight too. If Stanley went with them he'd be a dumbass because he'd be relying on Kendra to break with him and work with Ashanda, which would never happen, and he'd be on the bottom of any group within that alliance, so we should really be talking to him.

Eddiot: Woooo! Sounds great! Topher, man, you're with us too, right?

Topher: Honestly, I've told this to the other group as well, I'm not sure. I feel torn, because you guys saved me here, and they saved me on Carriacou, so... it's tough.

Samantha: Topher, you're going to be on the bottom of that group. We literally just said the tight groups, which you aren't a part of. You'll have a much more stable spot here. You can't trust anyone on that side. They're all out for themselves.

Topher: What do you mean?

Samantha: What I mean is, Meiling and Shivani have been together since day one, and Meiling couldn't even stay loyal for one vote. She was with Jensen, they went for Wylie instead of staying loyal, and it got Lennox voted out.

Eddiot: Yeah, and Ashanda totally lied about Trinity targeting me and got her to nearly kill me!

Brooklyn: Exactly! So, there's a lot of dangerous people on that side, Topher. Kendra may be upset if you flip, but if you do, you're not going to get anywhere. Here, you have a great shot.

Topher: Hmm, okay.

Eddiot: Yeah! And why wouldn't you want to be a part of the Mitra Legends?

Topher: The what?

Eddiot: That's what I'm calling this alliance! Mitra Legends! I'm one, Brooklyn is, Samantha is, you are, and Trinity is! And Stanley too, if he joins this side!

Brooklyn: That's a great name! Trinity, you think we could get Stanley on board?

Trinity: Yeah, I think.

Brooklyn: And Topher, are you good?

Topher: I'm going to think about it, but I won't sell you out to the other side, I promise.

Eddiot: Come on man, be a Mitra Legend!

Topher: I'll think about it. Promise.

(As the group breaks apart, the camera focuses on Topher, who is looking even more uncertain.)

Topher Daniels
	Speaking with Samantha's group didn't help my decision at all. They pointed out how tight Kendra's group is, which is fair, but these guys seem tight too. Even Eddiot was going on about how cool Stanley is, they seemed confident they could get him, and none of them really spoke about how I was an important part of their alliance. That being said, they're right about everything they said about so many tight duos and blocs in that group that I'd probably be on the bottom. These guys did go out of their way to save me on Gouyave, so I guess it means they want me in their alliance, even if they didn't say it. I'm going to be on the bottom wherever I go, that's a fact I've accepted. I'm not going to win because I'm going to piss an entire side off, no matter what I do, so... who do I save? It's a lose-lose situation.

(From Topher's confessional, the camera changes focus to Trinity, who is smiling smugly.)

Trinity Lewis
	It's official now, Stanley and I are in the best freaking spot on this tribe. Both sides think we're gonna be numbers to give them majority, both sides are gonna reveal their entire plans to us, and we're gonna have the final say on which alliance gets power. No matter what happens, we're always gonna be the swing votes, 'cause everyone else is so freaking tight in all the alliances, so we can just pick and choose who goes and when. It's the best strategy ever. We basically get to play God for the entire post-merge and just pick whoever sucks the most to be Final Three with us. There's no way this can fail! We're on top of the world.

Day 23[]

Immunity Challenge[]

Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The castaways walk in and stand on the mat. Jamie looks at the challenge structure in front of him.)

Jamie: Ooh, interesting.

Jeff: You guys ready to get to your first individual immunity challenge?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: Okay, who has Tribal immunity?

(Samantha picks up the tribal immunity statue and gives it to Jeff.)

Samantha: Swapsies? (giggles)

Jeff: If you want it, you'll have to earn it. Tribal immunity is no more. From now on, individual immunity is what you seek. Win this and you cannot be voted out of the game. For today's challenge, you'll be using two very small paddles to maneuver a ball through a series of obstacles. If the ball falls at any point, you have to go back to the start. The first person to transfer three balls wins immunity and is guaranteed a one in ten shot at winning this game. Before we get to that, though, there is the issue of today's Temptation. Jamie, what have you decided?

Jamie: Jeff, I've decided...

Jamie: ...I'm not taking it.

Jeff: Okay, then I'll take the Temptation back.

(Jamie gives the Temptation back to Jeff.)

Jeff: With that settled, we'll draw for spots and then get started.

(The castaways are awaiting Jeff's signal.)

Jeff: For immunity, Survivors ready? GO!

Immunity Challenge: Spoon Man
Ashanda	Brooklyn	Eddiot	Jamie	Kendra	Meiling	Samantha	Shivani	Stanley	Topher	Trinity

Challenge Summary:

There is an initial learning curve to this challenge, which sees everyone struggle.
Eddiot, Stanley, Topher and Trinity all continue to struggle throughout the challenge.
The people to get the hang of it are Jamie, Samantha, Shivani and Meiling. Jamie takes an early lead but Shivani is hot on his tail. Meiling makes a mistake and drops the ball, as Jamie and Shivani get their first balls in at roughly the same time, with Samantha not far behind.
Samantha tries to speed up and drops, as Meiling catches up to land her first ball. Jamie and Shivani still remain neck-and-neck, with Jamie having a slight lead.
As Samantha lands her second ball and races to still be in it, Jamie and Shivani maneuver their final balls, still neck-and-neck, with things going back and forth as they make progress. In the end...

Shivani makes a critical mistake and loses control of her ball, allowing Jamie to navigate through first and win.

Jeff: Jamie wins immunity!

Jamie: Woooo!

(Shivani laughs as Samantha lets out a frustrated sigh. There is a timeskip and the castaways are back on the mat.)

Jeff: Jamie, come on over.

(Jamie walks over and Jeff places the necklace on him, as the rest of the castaways applaud.)

Jeff: Another challenge win for you, and a guaranteed one in ten shot at winning this game. As for the rest of you, after twenty-three days, someone is about to become the tenth person voted out of this game. You have the afternoon to figure out who that's going to be. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. See you at Tribal.

(The castaways depart the challenge area.)

Pre-Tribal[]

(Following Jamie's immunity win, the castaways return to camp.)

Meiling: Congratulations on winning, Jamie!

Jamie: Thanks, that was a tough challenge to get the hang of.

(As Jamie hangs his necklace outside the shelter, the camera focuses on him smiling, before cutting to his confessional.)

Jamie Forrester
	I decided not to take the Temptation in the end because it was too big a risk. I thought the challenge looked hard, and if I didn't win and something happened to the alliance, I'd be screwed. I think, even without immunity, I would have been in a decent spot but winning it is an added bonus. Obviously the worry is, now, that I'll be labelled as some huge challenge threat since I've won two rewards and this is my second immunity, but all my wins have been close, so I can argue that. Tonight I'm hoping that it's going to be a straightforward majority on one of Samantha's allies, or Samantha herself, but nothing's like that in this game, and given who exactly I'm aligned with I'd be more surprised if things did turn out the way I'm hoping.

(There is then a timeskip. The camera picks up as the Eddiot's Angels alliance is meeting with Stanley, Topher and Trinity.)

Samantha: Okay, who should we vote for tonight?

Brooklyn: Stanley, Trinity, Topher you guys are on board, right?

Stanley: Yep!

Trinity: Mmhm!

Topher: I've got a lot of thinking to do, but tell me how you're going and I'll consider it.

Samamtha: Well I hope you do, because an 8-2 final ten if all of you flip isn't going to work out well for anyone. They're a tight majority.

Topher: Okay, so what are you thinking?

Brooklyn: Well, I was thinking Meiling because she's sort of sitting pretty in the middle, and she's really strategic in her own right.

Eddiot: Yeah, on Carriacou she was totally in charge of it. Like, we all went to her, and she told me "I'm voting for Jamie" and then she didn't and I was like woah.

Stanley: Yeah, I haven't been on a tribe with Meiling before, but if that's how she's playing it seems like a good option.

Brooklyn: Yeah, and I think she'll be the least likely to get an idol played on her.

Eddiot: Wait, they have one of those necklaces?

Samantha: We don't know that, but they might.

Eddiot: Ohhh...

Brooklyn: Is that an option you guys would be good with?

Topher: I guess so.

Trinity: Yeah, fine by me. She's good at putting meat-shields around her.

Samantha: I have a suggestion: I'm thinking that they actually might play an idol on Meiling, so if we want to go someone who definitely won't have one played on them, we could vote for Ashanda.

Topher: Yeah, she and Kendra hate each other so there's no way in Hell.

Eddiot: And Ashanda likes to lie to people!

Trinity: If she hates Kendra, shouldn't we keep her around so she flips?

Brooklyn: That's a point. If we take out the least-connected person in their group, we could make them even tighter.

Samantha: I'm down for whatever, but would you rather take out a bigger threat that might get an idol played on them and screw one of us over, or take out someone who might flip to us but won't have an idol played?

Brooklyn: (talking to Trinity, Stanley and Topher) Are you guys cool with either?

Stanley: Yeah, we're down!

Topher: Yeah.

Brooklyn: Okay, why don't we think on it, then come back and figure it out? We'll vote for whoever the three of you want.

Trinity: Sounds good!

(The six of them begin to walk in opposite directions. The camera focuses on a nervous Samantha.)

Samantha Langrick
	I'm feeling really uneasy about tonight's vote. We're basically limited to whatever the swings want to do, which means we rule out everyone who they have connections to, and that leaves Meiling and Ashanda. That's literally two out of five people. All they have to do is pull out an idol for Meiling and I have to pull mine out, and I've basically just got to guess who they voted for, which is tough and will likely end up putting me in the minority with no idol. The solution to that is Ashanda, but she's probably the one person in that group who'll flip, which means we make that group closer. Ughhh. This is really stressing me out. We literally need all three of them to vote with us. If even one decides to go with the other side, we're all screwed. The most important vote of the game and it's completely out of my hands.

(The camera picks up as Eddiot is walking with Brooklyn and Samantha.)

Eddiot: Wait, so, who are we voting for?

Samantha: We don't know yet. It's either Meiling or Ashanda.

Eddiot: Why does it have to be Meiling or Ashanda? Why did no one suggest anyone else if you're worried about those necklace things?

Brooklyn: Because Jamie's immune, and everyone else has connections to the swing votes, so we have to make sure they'll vote with us. That means not voting someone they're close to.

Eddiot: ...Huh?

Brooklyn: It's basically whoever Stanley, Trinity and Topher decide.

Eddiot: So they're with us?

Brooklyn: We don't know.

Eddiot: Wait, what? So they're deciding our vote but they might not be with us?

Samantha: Basically, yeah.

Eddiot: ...Huh?

Samantha: That's just how Survivor works sometimes.

Eddiot: Are they gonna tell us who the other side is voting for?

Samantha: I doubt it.

Eddiot: Okay, that's really weird. How are we supposed to do anything?

Samantha: We just have to wait and hope they're with us.

Eddiot: O...kay then.

(The three of them keep walking, the camera focusing on a confused Eddiot, before cutting to his confessional.)

Eddiot Brantley
	This vote is so weird, camera people! Listen to this: We don't even know who to vote for, and we aren't allowed to vote for certain people, and we have to wait and see what Stanley, Trinity and Topher decide... but they might not even be voting with us! And we have no clue who the other side is gonna vote for, because even if they are with us, they're not gonna tell us... apparently. I don't know what's going to happen. It's all a big confusing ball of confusion! I hope Trinity and her friends end up voting with us. If they do, they're part of the Mitra Legends, and who wouldn't want to be part of that? We have the coolest people and the coolest alliance name. I guess I'm nervous, because I keep getting votes at the Tribals, and we need six people I think... (counts on fingers) Yeah, six. So that means all of Trinity's friends have to vote with us, right? And Trinity probably hates me still, so... I don't even know what's happening, guys.

(Following Eddiot's confessional, the camera picks up to where Ashanda, Jamie, Kendra, Meiling and Shivani are waiting.)

Ashanda: Swear to God, are they ever gonna come?

Kendra: They'll come! They're obviously not going to make it known they're on our side, or else Samantha's side will pull out an idol.

Meiling: Here they come right now!

(Topher, Stanley and Trinity walk up to them.)

Topher: Sorry that took so long, it was a pretty decent discussion.

Stanley: We're here now, so what do you guys think we should do tonight?

Shivani: I'm just worried one of them is going to pull out an idol. They can't be thinking they're safe.

Trinity: You never know. What ideas have you got?

Shivani: Well, I'm thinking we vote for Eddiot, because he's never going to vote for the other side.

Trinity: Yes please.

Jamie: But won't he be the obvious choice for an idol, because of Trinity? We should go someone else.

Kendra: Why don't we take out Samantha? They're gonna be expecting us to vote for a smaller target so a Samantha blindside will never be seen coming.

Jamie: That sounds like a good idea. Are you guys up for that?

Topher: I don't know if I could blindside Samantha like that.

Kendra: Well, if not now, are you ever going to?

Meiling: I think if Samantha's the one holding the idol she's going to play it on herself. She's a very selfish kind of player, so maybe Eddiot would be the safer option.

Trinity: I'm fine with Eddiot, absolutely.

Topher: Yeah, that would sit well with me.

Shivani: I guess we'll vote Eddiot then.

Topher: Okay, I'll think about it and get back to you.

(Topher leaves. The camera focuses on his nervous expression.)

Topher Daniels
	I'm still torn on what to do, but the second those guys mentioned Samantha's name, I panicked. I think I got the votes steered off her, and onto Eddiot. I'm not going to sell them out, but if I was going to move against Samantha's alliance I'd much rather vote Eddiot out. I couldn't just vote Samantha out the second I got the chance, after she saved me. But then, I feel some sense of debt to Kendra, so... I'm not sure. The options Samantha's group gave me are Meiling and Ashanda. I'll have to think over which of the two I'd prefer, or whether I'd be happy getting rid of Eddiot. None of the three options are people I'm particularly close to, so I'd be happy with any. I just need to think things over and pick my side, and I'm going to go with whoever I feel most comfortable with.

(When he walks away, Ashanda scoffs scornfully.)

Ashanda: Anyone else starting to get dead sick of catering to Topher?

Shivani: It's starting to wear thin on me, I must admit.

Kendra: The fact he wouldn't even consider Samantha just proves he's with her. It's so frustrating.

Jamie: Yes, but he's also on the bottom. Surely he has to recognise that.

Ashanda: I say we just vote Topher out. We have six votes on our side, just pull the plug.

Meiling: Two uncertain numbers. If we target him and it goes wrong, we burn him and ourselves.

Ashanda: Okay, vote Samantha then. There's absolutely nothing stopping us, and nothing should be stopping them from taking out the biggest threat. Six votes Samantha, four votes whoever they go for.

Meiling: That way I'm sitll worried about an idol.

Jamie: Yeah, if Samantha pulls out an idol and we've targeted her, we basically burn Topher.

Ashanda: If we keep dancing around idols and wanting to please Topher of all people, it's gonna bite us in the ass.

Meiling: I'd personally rather vote for Eddiot, but we can discuss it as a group.

Kendra: It basically depends on what Stanley and Trinity want, though, right?

Shivani: I think they'd spring for both: Samantha, a huge threat, Eddiot, someone Trinity hates and will never work with us. I think there's merit to taking Samantha by surprise, but again, we can take a vote and just think things over.

Jamie: Okay, let's meet back after we've thought over and discuss what we want to do.

(The group begin to go their separate ways. The camera focuses on Ashanda, who is looking irritated.)

Ashanda-Jane Washington
	These people, honestly. I suggest Topher, who anyone would get rid of, and they're worried about upsetting him if it goes wrong. I suggest Samantha, blow them out of the water, we get the Topher argument again. Why are we bending over backwards to flip Topher? He didn't flip for three rounds on Carriacou even though he was on the bottom. If he don't flip on Samantha now he's not flipping on her. (sighs) Meiling's at least smart, she's worried about protecting her ass in case of an idol, so that I can get behind. But I say take risks and if you get burned, you get burned, but if you pull it off you sail to the end and ain't no one holding a candle to you. These people ought to put a little more trust in me. I am the woman who takes risks and they pay off. I single-handedly turned an 8-1 majority against me into a 6-3 vote against Jason without getting a single vote, because I wasn't afraid to snoop and sell out. I single-handedly saved each one of these guys' assses because I took a risk of getting my ass idol'd out to 3-2-1 Lulu. I really want Samantha gone. If I take her out, no one's flipping on me 'cause there's a tight duo, and I don't trust Kendra's ass to stay put more than one round. So I say freaking go for it and just risk it all, but if these people are too soft, then I just have to go with Eddiot.

(The camera then transitions to Meiling, who is looking worried.)

Meiling Gao
	I'm desperately hoping we can get the votes onto Eddiot. I'm scared of an idol coming out because I know that it's highly likely I'm getting the other side's vote. It doesn't take a genius; I'm the only one, aside from Ashanda, who doesn't have connections to the swing votes. Ashanda and Kendra aren't stable at all, and they'll want to exploit that down the track. Who does that leave? Me. So, I need to make sure we get a six-vote majority onto someone who won't get the idol played on them. If Samantha does have an idol, she will only play it for herself, and if we all stack the votes on her, then goodbye me. This is, of course, partially my fault as I spent too much time gravitating around Jensen, but I'm fortunate enough that my two strongest allies are the two on our side I know hold idols. I think I'm going to have tor each out for protection if I want to guarantee my survival after tonight's vote. Maybe I'm over-thinking; I think our final four with Stanley will hold, but just in case, I need to cover all my bases.

(There is a transitioning nature shot, before the camera picks up on Meiling and Shivani walking together.)

Meiling: How are you feeling about this vote, Shivani?

Shivani: I'm hoping that we can pull through. Trinity and I had a connection back on Gouyave, and Stanley made that Final Four with Kendra, so I'm quietly confident.

Meiling: I'm nervous. I'm giving up on Topher because it's clear he's working with Samantha at this point, but Trinity has connections to Samantha's side so i'm scared she could pull Stan over.

Shivani: The thought has crossed my mind, but I don't think Stanley would break a Final Four deal he just made. With things being 5-5, Trinity would flip back at the re-vote. So, in a way, Kendra not being able to vote is a blessing in disguise.

Meiling: I'm nervous that an idol is going to be pulled out, and even if it's not, this majority is unstable and that makes me nervous. I'm almost positive I'm getting the votes from the other side. Stanley's connected to Kendra, Jamie's immune, Trinity's connected to you, Ashanda and Kendra don't get along... that leaves me.

Shivani: Ah, so that's why you're nervous.

Meiling: Yes, and if one thing goes wrong tonight I think I'm going to take the bullets.

Shivani: Mmhm, I see. So, what do you think we should do about it?

Meiling: I don't know how to ease into this, so I'm going to straight up ask: do you think you could play the Idol of Burden for me?

Shivani: (taken aback) Really?

Meiling: I think it's necessary. I'm asking you and not Kendra because she'll get overconfident Stanley is with us. I think you could look at it rationally. We could take out the risk element and give us majority, voting for Samantha initially, then transferring my votes to Eddiot. I know it's a lot to ask of you, but I wouldn't do so if I felt I didn't have to.

Shivani: Hmm, that could be the case, but do you think this is paranoia talking?

Meiling: It could be, but I just have a feeling.

Shivani: My only problem is we use this now and put targets on our backs. We ran last vote, and if I idol'd you it would paint us as a very tight duo. I'm just thinking, Stanley likely won't break, which means Trinity will flip to us anyway, and with Kendra and Ashanda at each other's throats, we don't need to give anyone a reason to target us.

Meiling: Yeah, that makes sense, I could just be being paranoid. I definitely think I'm getting the votes, though. You know Trinity is... persuasive, and if she wants to side with Samantha, I feel like she'll force Stanley to.

Shivani: Yeah, that's true. Listen, if an idol comes out I'll definitely pull this out for you. As for whether or not I play it regardless, let me think on it, okay? I know it would be great to get us certain majority and if things are going to fall against us, I want to be able to protect you. My problem is, if it's not necessary, we've painted ourselves as threats.

Meiling: Of course. It's your idol and I respect your decision. If I do go home, I won't hold it against you.

Shivani: Stop talking like that. (laughs) I think we're going to be fine.

(The two of them keep walking. The camera focuses on Shivani, thinking about the conversation, before cutting to her confessional.)

Shivani Chandra
	Meiling pulled me aside this afternoon and asked if I'd play the Idol of Burden on her tonight. I understand that she's rightfully nervous, because there's a big chance she's getting the votes tonight, but I'm hesitant. I absolutely want to save her, and if an idol comes out, I'll play this for her without hesitation, but I'm concerned that it might be her paranoia talking and it would be unnecessary. It would be a good way to cover every scenario, but if we played it and didn't need to, not only would it paint me as a big threat, but Meiling and I as a tight duo. We're at eleven left, which is a little early to be putting targets on my back. We have the Final Four with Stanley and my connection with Trinity, but she's also connected with Samantha's side. If they both jumped over it would be a disaster for us, so maybe it is better to be safe than sorry. I'm not sure.

(The camera then transitions to Samantha and Brooklyn, as they walk through the forest together.)

Brooklyn: So, I know this is going to freak you out, but do you think you could play your idol on Eddiot?

Samantha: Why?

Brooklyn: I think he's going to get the votes and it'd be a really bad move for us to let him go, especially since we'd be down 5-4 if we saved him at worst, and I don't think things are all that solid over in the other alliance. Did you see the way Kendra's face fell when Jamie took Ashanda on reward? There has to be beef there.

Samantha: Do you really think it's wise to pull out the idol now? Trinity and Stanley surely have to realise they're on the bottom, and I don't wanna waste this thing unnecessarily and put a target on my back. I think we're gonna need it down the road.

Brooklyn: Maybe, but Kendra and Stanley are close, and Trinity doesn't like Eddiot, so I think us being down in numbers 7-3 is going to be a nightmare. I think Eddiot going tonight would mean we pretty much follow one after the other.

Samantha: Trinity has worked with us before, even with Eddiot, and there's no way she has any place there and she knows it. I guess, though, if even one of them doesn't flip, we're in trouble. Maybe I should, but then if things fall apart I've got no protection. Uuuugh.

Brooklyn: i honestly think we're better safe than sorry. As you said, all three swings have to go to us.

Samantha: Yeah, I need to think about this.

(As the two of them keep walking, the camera focuses on Samantha.)

Samantha Langrick
	Brooklyn asked me to play my idol on Eddiot tonight and I'm debating it. We need all three of the swings to go our way and in the event they don't, she's right that 7-3 will be hard to come back from. Maybe it's best to idol Eddiot and leave things 5-4 at worst. That being said, I really don't want to use my idol this early if I don't have to, and I think it's obvious that those three swings have no place in the other alliance. People have made ridiculously stupid moves in this game that have left me throwing things at my TV before, though, so anything can happen. You never know. I'm definitely gonna be thinking about it, though.

(The day fades into the late afternoon, giving a transitioning shot of the scenery, before the camera picks up on Stanley and Trinity.)

Stanley: Well, Trinity, the hour's almost upon us! What're you thinking we should do? Personally, I want to put us in a spot where we can hide behind people.

Trinity: Yeah, totally, and we need to make sure we have goats on either side that we can take to the Final Three. We're gonna make a damn lot of waves, so we gotta keep our swing vote status safe. The last thing we wanna do is <expletive> <expletive> up so we're the next two going.

Stanley: Yeah, totally. We have to keep people in that are gonna be targeted before us. Do you know who that is? 'Cause I've got a good feeling.

Trinity: Yeah, I'm pretty sure I do.You think we can get away with it without pissing people off too bad?

Stanley: Yeah, I think so. We should link up with Topher, though, because I don't want things to end up screwed.

Trinity: Like, tell him how we're voting?

Stanley: Nah, just making sure we know how he's voting.

Trinity: Mmhm, for sure. You know what we're gonna tell each side, right? Just in case idols get pulled out.

Stanley: Yep! Let's go.

(The two of them walk up to Topher.)

Stanley: Hey man, do you know for sure who you're voting with?

Topher: I do.

(As the three of them talk, the camera focuses on Stanley, before cutting to his confessional.)

Stanley Moriarty
	Trinity and I are basically the swings controlling this vote and it's a really dangerous spot to be in. We have to flip to make sure we remain swing votes and don't piss people off too much that they target us. That means we have to put people in front of us, and we have to keep people in the game who are gonna act like shields. Playing the middle the whole game is gonna end up burning a lot of people so we have to keep some goats around to give us options to take to the end. Anyway, we're gonna be telling both sides different things, but the way we're gonna vote tonight is gonna be the best move for our game long-term. I'm nervous, but I really think this is gonna be pulled off without too much heat!

(The camera picks up as Trinity, Stanley and Topher walk over to Kendra's Alliamce.)

Jamie: Right, what are we gonna do tonight?

(The camera fades away, next picking up on the three of them approaching Eddiot's Angels.)

Samantha: Who are we voting for?

(The camera then shows a transitioning nature shot before showing the castaways packing for Tribal. Trinity and Stanley are next to each other, packing their things.)

Trinity: You wanna just double confirm the plan? We gonna own this.

(The camera fades away as they confirm things. It then cuts to Trinity's confessional.)

Trinity Lewis
	Stanley and I are gonna be running this game from tonight onwards. We're gonna be playing the middle, which is a damn dangerous spot to play, but we're gonna do it just right. I know exactly what we need to do to keep our swing vote status secure, our goats at arm's length, and make sure we're still useful beyond tonight. I can't wait to see the looks on all their faces. Everyone thinks they're safe tonight, everyone thinks they know what's going on, but we're the only ones who know what's gonna happen. I'mma grab my popcorn, 'cause it's gonna be one hell of a show! Mark this day down in history, 'cause it's the beginning of my victory march! You'll never want to forget this.

The sun sets as the Mitra Tribe make their way to Tribal Council.

Tribal Council[]

(The Mitra Tribe walk in and sit down.)

Jeff: Welcome to your first post-merge Tribal Council. Samantha, this is the first time we've entered the merge with an odd number of people. How does that impact the dynamics?

Samantha: Having an odd number at the merge makes the competition so much fiercer. There's gonna be a clear majority and a clear minority: it's not enough to reach a tie and hope someone flips, you need six votes and that's all there is to it.

Jeff: Kendra, how have tribal lines been impacting the strategy?

Kendra: Well, people have friends from their original tribes and their switched ones so there's a chance of those two merging together to create a cross-tribal alliance. The numbers are crazy right now.

Jeff: Shivani, what do you think Kendra means when she says the numbers are crazy?

Shivani: There's a lot of conflicting alliances, and people who have connections to the other side. There's also swing votes and we have no idea how they're going to go, so you have to cater to them and hope they'll swing your way.

Jeff: Meiling, does the vote resting in the hands of a couple of swing votes scare you?

Meiling: Of course it does, but it was always going to happen. It's obvious that there's people who have ties to both sides, as Shivani said, and there's people who are going to be unhappy with their position on one side, so might look to flip to the other side. And you really have no choice but to do what they want.

Jeff: Brooklyn, how big is the idol paranoia this round?

Brooklyn: It's massive, Jeff. None of us know who's holding idols, so we have to plan around them, but we're always doubting ourselves: is ths target too obvious? Shoud we be going for someone bigger? What happens if an idol does come out? It adds a whole new level of craziness.

Jeff: Topher, in addition to idols, we have the Temptation twist in play this season. Has anyone given though to that?

Topher: Yeah, you kinda have to. We know Shivani took a Temptation and Kendra did, too, but it's impossible to know what that is unless you've been told. It could be a vote steal or vote blocker, or any kind of crazy things. I've been lucky enough to see one myself and I know they're game changers.

Jeff: Stanley, are you assuming the Jury starts tonight? If so, how does Jury management come into effect?

Stanley: You have to assume it starts as soon as the merge hits. You can't just go into a Tribal going "Hey I bet the Jury starts next round, I can afford to burn a vote!" Literally one vote makes the difference between winning and losing, or having votes on your side in the future. You have to have Jury management on point at all times.

Jeff: Eddiot, what's the criteria for tonight's vote?

Eddiot: Ummm, whatever I've been told, i guess! That's how I've been going for this whole game, and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't! I know there's these swing votes, which is, like, people whose votes aren't sure. I know who I'm voting for, but I hope there's enough people doing that, too!

Jeff: Jamie, it appears some votres are up in the air tonight. How do you ensure you're in the majority without painitng a target on your back?

Jamie: The key is making sure you're needed and there's people in front of you to take the bullets. That's what worries me about winning immunity today. As cool as it is to be safe, winning the first immunity challenge makes people sit up and say "Hey, this guy's good at challenges." Fortunately, every Reward Challenge has been individual this season, so you have so many to look back on to find the challenge threats.

Jeff: Trinity, do you think lines are gonna be drawn tonight?

Trinity: Honestly, lines are already drawn. You gotta pick your army and hope you're going into battle with the right one. That's part of the strategy of tonight's vote, too. The sides are so clear you have to think, if you're on the edge of both sides, which one is gonna be the best long-term, and you gotta keep your options open just in case things don't work out.

Jeff: Okay, it's clear this vote is going to be a big one, so let's get right to it. Jamie, you have immunity. You can always assign that to someone else.

Jamie: No, thanks.

Jeff: Jamie is the only person you cannot vote for. Everyone else is fair game. It is time to vote. Jamie, you're up.

(Jamie casts his vote. It is not shown. One by one, Samantha, Kendra, Topher, Shivani, Brooklyn, and Meiling go up to vote. None of their votes are shown. Eddiot goes up to vote, followed by Stanley. Lastly, Trinity goes up to vote. Her vote is not revealed, but her voting confessional is.)

“	You're just the first stepping stone to my victory.	”
–Trinity, vote not shown

(Trinity is next shown returning to her seat.)

Jeff: I'll go tally the votes.

(Jeff leaves and returns a short time later with the urn.)

Jeff: If anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol, and you want to play it, now would be the time to do so.

(The music grows intense as the camera focuses on Shivani and Samantha and the facial expressions of both. In the end...

...Neither move.)

Jeff: Okay! Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I'll read the votes.

First vote...

EDDIOT. (1-0)

Eddiot: Aw, man, why do I always get voted for at these things?

MAYLING. One vote Eddiot, one vote Meiling. (1-1)

(Meiling nods, fully expecting the vote, but still appears nervous.)

EDDIOT. (2-1)

MEILING. (2-2)

EDDIOT. (3-2)

MEILING. (3-3)

EDDIOT. That's four votes Eddiot, three votes Meiling. (4-3)

Eddiot: Yikes, that's a lot of votes!

MEILING. Four votes Eddiot, four votes Meiling, two votes left. (4-4)

Eddiot: Two? But there's eleven of us! Eight plus two isn't eleven... is it?

(Everyone looks a little confused for a moment, but this fades into anticipation as Jeff pulls out the next vote. The camera focuses on Stanley and Trinity, who give nothing away, except for Trinity's small smile.)

MEILING. Five votes Meiling, four votes Eddiot, one vote left.

(Meiling sighs and puts her head in her hands as Kendra's mouth drops opened, stunned, and she stares, devastated, at Stanley. Samantha sighs with relief.)

Tenth person voted out of Survivor: Grenada- Temptations and the first member of the Jury... MEILING. That's six, that's enough, you need to bring me your torch.

(With a sigh, Meiling begins to gather her bag.Shivani stands up and gives her a long hug.)

Shivani: I'm so sorry.

Meiling: It's okay.

(Kendra stands up and gives Meiling a long hug, too. As Meiling moves on, the camera focuses on Kendra, whose sadness and devastation turns to fury as she looks at Stanley with such disdain he is forced to look away. As Meiling moves over to grab her torch, the camera focuses on Samantha, who is smiling contentedly. Ashanda looks incredibly irritated as Meiling takes her torch and makes her way over to Jeff and places her torch in front of him.)

Jeff: Meiling, the tribe has spoken.

(Jeff snuffs Meiling's torch.)

Jeff: Time for you to go.

Meiling: (turning back to the group) Good luck, everyone.

(Without another word, Meiling departs the Tribal Council area.)

Jeff: Well, despite everyone knowing this vote was up in the air, the shock on some of your faces suggested you got a lot more comfortable than you should have been. This is clearly a huge shakeup, and with the Jury starting, things will only get more complicated. We'll see what happens next. Grab your torches, head back to camp. Goodnight.

(The ten remaining members of Mitra depart the Tribal Council area.)

Tribal Council 10: Mitra
Voted Against	Voter
Meiling (6 votes)	Brooklyn, Eddiot, Samantha, Stanley, Topher, Trinity
Eddiot (4 votes)	Ashanda, Jamie, Meiling, Shivani
VOTED OFF: MEILING GAO

Voting Confessionals[]

“	Sorry to vote for you twice, dude, but this is our best chance at getting a six without any idols coming out.	”
–Jamie, voting for Eddiot

“	It's funny that I was supposed to do this on day six, but things got out of control. I guess this is our game coming full circle.	”
–Samantha, voting for Meiling

“	I'm sorry, Meiling, but I feel like I owe Samantha and I feel much safer with her alliance.	”
–Topher, voting for Meiling

“	Eddiot, you're never going to work with us, and with the history between you and Trinity, this was an easy choice.	”
–Shivani, voting for Eddiot

“	You're sitting pretty in the middle, playing an amazing strategic game, with meat shields all around you. Yes, you're the least likely to have an idol, but damn you're a great player.	”
–Brooklyn, voting for Meiling

“	I'm more than happy to do this. I'm nervous that things aren't going to my way, so I feel like it's you or me. If only I'd done this on day six, huh?	”
–Meiling, voting for Eddiot

“	Yo, you shouldn't have lied to me! We could've been Mitra Legends! But now I have to vote you out, so... I guess you're not a legend after all.	”
–Eddiot, voting for Meiling

“	This is gonna piss a lot of people off, but voting you out keeps us as the swing votes and makes sure we've got people to hide behind. Plus, you're a really strong strategic player from what I've heard, and we need goats. So, this is the easy choice. We have to start taking out strong players some time, right?	”
–Stanley, voting for Meiling

Final Words[]

“	I'm not surprised I got the votes but I am a little surprised to be sitting here. I thought our Final Four with Stanley, and Trinity's connection to Shivani, would hold enough to get us over the line. I don't blame Shivani for not using her idol. In hindsight, I really have no one to blame but myself, sticking so close to Jensen so early on that I didn't make necessary relationships, and it became my undoing. It just goes to show, you have to play the game with the future in mind from day one. I'm excited to be on the Jury, at least. I don't think the future is bright for my alliance but I hope they can get at least one back on Samantha. I'll be rooting for them.	”
–Meiling Gao

Still in the Running[]

Carriacou Tribe
Ashanda	Jamie	~~Jason~~	Kendra	~~Kory~~	~~Lulu~~	~~Mackenzie~~	~~Moses~~	Stanley	Topher
Gouyave Tribe
Brooklyn	Eddiot	~~Jensen~~	~~Lennox~~	~~Meiling~~	Samantha	Shivani	~~Taihlaura~~	Trinity	~~Wylie~~

Polls- After Episode[]

Next Time on Survivor...[]

It's the rivalry that's been brewing since Day Four...

"She is literally the bane of my existence."- Ashanda-Jane Washington

"I want her gone, get her out of this damn game! She should have gone WEEKS ago!"- Kendra Valentine

And now... it results in an explosive battle..

"Am I gonna wait around to be picked off? No. I'm gonna fight my way into the majority, and I'm gonna get rid of Kendra. I'm killing two birds with one stone."

"I don't care if it's putting our numbers down. If Ashanda thinks I'm going to wait around for her to pick me off, she is VERY BADLY MISTAKEN!"

It'll divide alliances...

"We'd be deluded to get rid of her!"

"Are you serious? This has trouble written all over it."

It'll test friendships...

"If we were really friends, then you'll do this for me!" - Kendra Valentine

"This is the craziest thing. They're asking me to choose between two of my friends." - Jamie Forrester

But one bombshell could change everything!

"Look at me and lie again. I dare you."

Author's Notes[]

The episdoe title was said by Eddiot Brantley, regarding having to vote according to the wishes of people who might not even vote with his alliance.
Jamie and Samantha had the most confessionals this episode, with 5.
- Shivani and Trinity had the least, with 2.

A Big Confusing Ball of Confusion

Contents

Previously On Survivor...[]

Challenges[]

Story[]

Night 20[]

Day 21[]

Announcement[]

Merged Tribe[]

Day 22[]

Mitra Tribe: Pre-Reward[]

Reward Challenge[]

Camp[]

Day 23[]

Immunity Challenge[]

Pre-Tribal[]

Tribal Council[]

Voting Confessionals[]

Final Words[]

Still in the Running[]

Polls- After Episode[]

Next Time on Survivor...[]

Author's Notes[]

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