Tortoise and the Hare

**Tortoise and the Hare** is the fourth episode of *Survivor 1 (US)*.

## Story

 The Tau tribe returned to camp after tribal council. Trina felt awkward around Sage as she didn’t know they’d react. Sage handled it all very well and told the others good game and that they respected the move. They expressed how they just wanted to move forward as a united tribe. Gloria hugged them and said that’s exactly what she wanted to hear. In reality, Sage was really upset but wanted to remain in their tribe’s good graces because they had no other choice. Owen headed off with Trina and thanked her again for sticking by them. She owned up to the fact that Yun and Sage thought she was voting Gloria, but she stated it was just in the odd chance of an idol or Sage having an advantage from the summit. They all head to their shelter and cuddle up to one another. It was raining and exceptionally cold.

 The next morning at the Fiefia tribe, they woke up and reflected on how tough their night was. Lamar got right to trying to start a fire again but Kit laid down in the shelter, stating that her fragile bones still ached from her horrid’s night sleep. Lamar and Spenser gave one another looks. Lamar tossed a water bottle over to her and asked her to refill everyone’s water. She rolled over and said her legs were too achey. Lamar rolled his eyes and told her everyone else was aching too but that they had to get to work to survive the next night because it wouldn’t be any better. Kit snapped back and told him that she was a grown woman and didn’t need someone to tell her what to do. He turned to her and asked her to act like one. She then snatched the water bottle and said that maybe he needs to stop acting like one and headed off. Madi headed off with Kit and told her that she needed to stop snapping at Lamar because they need him as an ally. Kit filled the water bottles and said she’d rather work with the venomous snakes on the beach than Lamar.

 Back at the Loto tribe, Freddie had headed off to fill everyone’s water while the others were working on rebuilding aspects of their shelter that were destroyed. Paloma noted that Freddie was sneaking off yet again and how sketchy it was becoming. Jarrett said he was starting to get scared of Freddie actually finding something and that it’d almost be better to lose tribal sooner than later just to get him out. Marissa seconded the idea but DJ and Jordyn both felt it was a stupid idea to throw a challenge. DJ pointed out that Freddie would probably be loyal to them if they all reached merge. Jordyn seconded the idea but made it clear that she still felt they should all vote for Freddie if they lose. DJ and Jordyn both opt to find some fruit and head off. DJ tells Jordyn she did a great job putting out those fires back at camp. She smirked and said that he doesn’t give himself enough credit and that he’s a great player. He acts modest and tells her to stop being so nice. Jordyn insists and says that he’s done a great job building a relationship with everyone, even Freddie.

 That night, it started pouring, even harder than the night before. The wind was heavy and everyone had several layers on to try and keep warm. At the Tau tribe, Owen and Sage had taken the risk to venture out and try to find some wood to add extra protection to their shelter. Gloria and Trina snuggled up together to keep warm. Trina asked Gloria if she’d be comfortable if she prayed. Gloria insisted that it would be fine. Trina took Gloria’s hand and prayed to God that their tribe would make it through the night. Gloria joined in with her. After they finished, Trina thanked Gloria. Gloria started getting teary eyed and chuckled, she noted that it was the first time in a while that she’d prayed. Trina asked if she felt comfortable saying why. Gloria opened up about how she grew up in a very religious family. Her parents put a lot of pressure on her to dress a certain way and to look a certain way. Gloria started crying and opened up about how she developed an eating disorder and had to be hospitalized the night of her homecoming because she passed out. Trina rubbed Gloria’s back and ran her fingers through Gloria’s hair to comfort her. Gloria expressed that it was kind of a final straw for her and she cut off her family, her religion and seeked help. Trina hugged Gloria and said how thankful she was that she even entertained her prayer despite all of that. Gloria wiped her tears and said that now when she thinks of God, she’ll think of this moment with Trina instead of her past. The two laid down under a blanket and went to sleep next to each other.

 The next day, the tribes met Jeff on the beach for the Immunity Challenge. Jeff explained the rules and how it would be a water challenge where they’d have to complete water obstacles that would culminate in a basketball style shoot-off where the first team to make ten shots would win. Loto was asked to sit two members out, while Fiefia was asked to sit one out. DJ and Paloma chose to sit out from Loto. Spenser chose to sit out from Fiefia. The challenge began and for the first obstacle, it was Boston, Jarrett, and Trina competing. They all made very good time and finished at around the same time. Next up were Kit, Marissa, and Sage. Kit had a massive lead and finished way before the others, allowing Madi to begin the third obstacle. By the time Madi finished the third obstacle, Marissa and Sage both completed the second. Gloria and Freddie both began the third obstacle, while Lamar started shooting for Fiefia. He noticeably struggled getting any hoops. Freddie made good time for Loto and finished the third obstacle. Jordyn then began shooting hoops for Loto and immediately got her first one in. By the time Jordyn was at four hoops and Lamar was at one, Gloria finished her portion of the obstacle, allowing Owen to begin shooting. Owen instantly started getting shots in back and forth. Very quickly, he was tied up with Jordyn at six shots. Lamar was still working on getting his second shot in. Boston and Kit both started loudly shouting at Lamar to get one in and to hurry. Eventually, both Jordyn and Owen were at nine and working on their tenth. Lamar finally got his second shot in. Soon after, Owen landed his tenth in and won immunity for his tribe. The Tau members all jumped up and down, celebrating their big victory. Lamar scored his third shot but right after, Jordyn landed her tenth in, winning immunity for Loto. Boston pounded his fist into the water and Kit facepalmed. Jeff gave both Loto and Tau the immunity statues and rewarded them with a tarp. He told Fiefia that they had a date with him that night at Tribal Council and wished them luck.

 Once back to camp, Kit loudly thanked Lamar in a sarcastic tone. She storms off before he could respond. Once she was gone, Lamar turned to the others and said Kit was the poison within the tribe and had to go. He made it clear to the others that his vote was going that way. Boston and Spenser got a moment alone and discussed the vote. Spenser felt that tribe moral would boost if Kit left and that Lamar would be more loyal to them come merge. Boston agreed but also felt that Kit was a really big help in challenges, while Lamar had been underperforming consistently. They agreed to discuss again later once they hear more from others. Boston met up with Kit by the water well and asked how she was holding up. She merely expressed that she was fed up with Lamar and would be voting his way. Boston laughed and said he figured she’d say that. Before tribal, Madi talks with Boston and asked where he felt his vote was going to land. He said that he was torn and she agreed. They agreed to vote together. Boston suggests they align going forward and Madi agrees. Madi heads off and runs into Kit. The two have a strategy session and agree to voting for Lamar. Kit asks Madi if she feels she needs to use the steal a vote and Madi said she should be fine and using it won’t be necessary.

 The Fiefia tribe joins Jeff for Tribal Council. Jeff asks Lamar how he feels after tribal council given his poor performance. Lamar dodges the question and says that he was distracted because Kit was yelling at him, much how she does at camp. He again pitches to his tribe to vote her out, stating that she has already told him she doesn’t have a vote because of the summit so there’s no reason not to. Jeff asked Kit if this was true that she had no vote. She claimed it was but that if the tribe kept Lamar around, they’d be doing a lot of voting in upcoming weeks. Jeff asks Boston what his perspective is on everything going on. He compares Kit to the tortoise and Lamar to the hare. He said Kit does not like moving around and Lamar likes getting shit done. Boston elaborated and said when these to clash, they don’t blend well together. With that, Jeff begins the voting. By a vote of 3-2, Lamar was voted off. Kit laughed and flipped her hair when the final vote was revealed. Madi mouthed “sorry” to Lamar as he got up. He took a breath and wished everyone luck living with Kit. Kit shot back and wished him luck living alone. She blew him a kiss as Jeff snuffed his torch. Spenser collapsed his head in his hands. Lamar left without a word. Jeff wished them goodnight and allowed them to head out.

## Tribal Council

 Kit (2 votes)
 VOTED OUT:Lamar

### Voting Confessionals

*Madi's vote was not shown during her confessional.*

## Trivia

* The episode's title was said by Boston Miller.