I'm on Survivor, Baby

This is the first episode of *Survivor: Inagua Island.*

## Challenges

**Reward/Immunity Challenge:** *Hell or High Water*
A set of castaways must swim to a series of buoys connected by a long rope, one which keys are attached to. They must pull the rope back to shore, where another set of castaways must get the keys off of the knotted rope by untying the knots. Those castaways must then hand the keys to yet another set of castaways who will use them on a group of treasure chests holding puzzle pieces. The castaways must then solve the puzzle, the first set of which wins the challenge for their team.
**Reward:** A fire-making kit.
**Winner:** Lanati

## Story

### Day 1

The season opens up to swooping views of tropical and vibrant Caribbean isles. Crystal clear water shimmers in waves against a harsh sun, crashing against beaches of snow. Flamingos, minor cliffs, and jungles of palm trees swarming with insects are scattered about. The camera zooms down onto two boats carrying eight castaways each. Jeff Probst's voice can be heard speaking in the background as the shots cut away to more angles of the island; Little Inagua.

The boat zooms in on an African-American woman with box braids tied in a ponytail. The edges of her blouse flit with the wind while her dark eyes pierce the horizon.

The camera shifts to an older looking man with short, weathered blonde hair and squinted, wrinkled aqua eyes. He looks no older than forty but gives an aura of one who's lived a century.

Once Brian's confessional ended, the camera shifted to a young woman with a pinkish-red tank top and messy brown hair. Her eyes speak to confidence and strength, but her grin shows nothing but excitement.

***-Cue Intro-***

As the boats arrive on the shore, the castaways exit their boats, bags in hand. Jeff Probst is standing in front of two mats, one as blue as the waters that suffocate the island, another as yellow as the fruits that grow on the island. The castaways stand behind them, no one fully sure which tribe they belong to.

**Probst:** First, let me welcome you all the Survivor: Inagua Island!

The castaways cheer, applauding each other, as well as themselves.

**Probst:** How are you all feeling? Girl in the purple sweater, with the glasses.

**Ursula:** Ursula! *(She pauses, suddenly aware of herself.)* Um, nervous? Excited? I have a lot of feelings about being here.

**Probst:** What about you, guy in the letterman jacket. How do you feel about this group?

The guy he called on perks up, a massive grin on his face. He takes a look around, sizing everyone up.

**Orpheus:** I'm Orpheus, and I'm pumped you guys! This is a once in a lifetime chance and I don't want to waste it. This is a strong group, and it's going to be an awesome season.

Everyone cheers at this statement. Once it dies down, the group turns its attention back to Probst.

**Probst:** All right, now that I've greeted you all, it's time to decide tribes. In front of me are two pedestals, a bowl on each one. In these bowls are wrapped buffs. There are eight men and women here so those you identifying as women, take a buff from the left bowl. Those identifying as men, grab a buff from the right bowl.

Excited, the castaways each take a buff and unwrap them, each discovering their tribe as well as their tribemates. One guy with tousled black hair and a turquoise buff cringes at a girl in pink hair in a short ponytail.

**Probst:** Now everyone, move to the mat corresponding with your buff. *(The castaways do so.)* Those with a turquoise buff will be on the Lanati tribe. Those with a yellow buff will be on the Zannimo tribe.

**Probst:**  You, the guy the glasses with blazer. What's your name?

**Frank:** Frank.

**Probst:** Frank, what do you think of your tribe?

**Frank:** From what I can tell, I think we have it pretty good over here! We have some strength, and everyone looks intelligent. Fairly well rounded.

**Probst:** You, woman in the brown sweater. What's your name and would you say that your tribe would even have it better than Lanati?

**Carla:** I'm Carla, and yeah, I would. Our tribe has all these people, strong, smart, beautiful. Most everyone there looks a bit lunkheaded if ya' ask me.

Most everyone shares a laugh, though a good number of laughs are more uncomfortable than genuine.

**Probst:** Why do you say lunkheaded?

**Carla:** I mean look at 'em. Maybe they look all pretty or buff, but those don't always mean smart, ya know what I mean?

A guy with bleached on Lanati is shown rolling his eyes.

**Probst:** Well, you, the guy with the bleached hair and tank top, what about you? What are your thoughts about your team?

**Tyler:** I'm Tyler. I'd have to say we actually have it better than you all do, no offense. *(Several of the castaways snicker.)* We are very pretty and strong, but I can guess that we've got some brains here too. We'll see how it goes at the first challenge.

**Probst:** It's interesting you say that Tyler. Why not put that to the test right now? Out in the water is a platform holding some supplies. On my mark, you'll swim out there. Once all of your tribe members are on the platform, grab as many as supplies as you can, and place them in a boat that corresponds with your tribe color. Once everyone is on the platform, you'll have 90 seconds to grab whatever supplies are left. From there you'll paddle back to your camp. On my mark....GO!

The castaways rush to the water, all of them clamoring over one another to get closer to the platform first. Rosa is the first to arrive by a large margin. She impatiently scans the supplies, seeing a bunch of fruits, canned foods, and even some tools. Tossing her constantly flouncy midnight hair over her shoulder, Rosa glances at the rest of the other castaways, still swimming from a sizable distance away.

As she's mentally planning a route through the items, she notices a piece of parchment with a turquoise cloth tied around it. Without a second thought, she fakes a fall towards the scroll, shoving it into her bikini as discreetly as possible while other castaways arrive. An older woman with long red hair helps Rosa up.

**Yvonne:** Are you okay?

**Rosa:** Totally, I think my knee just gave out or something. Swam too fast, maybe. Thanks.

Once everyone on Lanati arrives, it's a mad house on the platform, mindless scrambling dictating everyone's actions. Meanwhile, most of Zannimo has made their way to the platform, sans an older man struggling in the waves and Ursula.

**Nevada:** Come on! Swim faster! You've got this! *(under her breath)* Jesus Christ...

Eventually they make it, and while Ian dry heaves through apologies, everyone else is scrambling to snatch whatever else they can throw on their rafts. Many people trip over items, other castaways, and even themselves. Probst, who now has a bullhorn, shouts to the castaways they have thirty seconds before needing to board their rafts and ship off to their camps. As this is going on a Orpheus, who is wearing glasses and a varsity jacket, sees a piece of parchment similar to the one Rosa had found earlier. This one, however, was wrapped in a yellow cloth. He quickly grabs it and stuffs it into his jacket pocket.

Jeff calls out the castaways, despite there being even more supplies on board and everyone scrambling over each other.

**Probst:** Time's up guys! Take what you have and head out to your beaches.

The two boats are shown rowing into the distance, following an uncertain destiny.

#### **Lanati**

The scene opens with a shot of Little Inagua's landscape, sandy white beaches meeting a thick jungle.

**Tyler:** Guys, I think we're here!

The camera focuses in on the castaways washing ashore, with everyone starting to bring in supplies. Brian, William, and Deena carry the brunt of the load, while most everyone else is beginning to talk amongst themselves. Once they arrive at camp, the camera pans to a shot of their dilapidated tribe flag, the word Lanati printed in big, bold, blue letters printed in the center.

The rest of the group cheers as they set down their items up towards where the wide white beach meets the emerald jungle.

**Jodi:** Hey, I know we all kinda met on the way here, but since we haven't formally met, why don't we introduce ourselves?

**Tyler:** I love that idea!

Everyone nods their heads in agreement, excitement and disbelief still lingering upon their faces.

**William:** Since you suggested the idea, why don't you start?

**Jodi:** Well, alright! So, my name's Jodi, but some of you might know me better as JodiDoesMakeup. *(She whips her ponytail and poses before giggling)* I run a pretty popular beauty vlog.

**Rosa:** Oh my gosh, I knew I had seen you somewhere, I just didn't realize it was you! You have an amazing sense of style.

**Jodi:** Aw, thanks! You know, you killed in that first task we had.

**Deena:** Yeah, you did a great job.

**Rosa:** Thanks, guys! I'm Rosa, and I'm actually a swim instructor. Probably explains before I got there so long before any of you.

Rosa slightly flips her hair similar to Jodi, the two breaking out in a giggle fit. Deena can't help but roll her eyes.

**Brian:** Well, my name's Brian. I'm an contractor, so I do a lot of work in construction.

**Joshua:** That has to be so difficult. Most of my work is not physical at all. My name's Joshua and I do app development. I guess you could say we both build, but in different ways?

**Deena:** Man, I feel a bit unqualified to be hanging out with y'all two here. *(she chuckles)* I'm just a rancher from Wyoming. I deal with animals mostly. I'm Deena, by the way.

**William:** We're kinda in the same boat, I think. At least you have a pretty steady income. I'm just a musician. I get by on gigs. I'm William, by the way.

**Jodi:** The struggle is *so* real for good pay in unconventional jobs, isn't it?

**William:** *(forced)* Oh yeah, it sure is.

Everyone was introducing themselves by this point while sharing a few laughs.

The group was standing among the trees not too far off from the edge of the jungle. Brian was helping stack bamboo with Tyler and Deena, while Victoria, Joshua, and William were next to them, weaving some palm leaves as a cover over their shelter being built. The camera cuts into a conversation between the two groups.

**Brian:** So, you said you were a mom, right?

**Yvonne:** Yeah, I am, two wonderful little guys. One's actually about to go to college, which I guess means he's more of a little man, huh? *(She starts to well up a bit, pulling back from the palm leaves)* Woah, I, uh, didn't think I'd be tearing up day one. This is embarrassing. *(An embarrassed laugh pops out as she wipes the tears away)* It's just that on one hand, it hurts because they're my babies, but it also makes me so proud, because they've both become really fine young men.

**Brian:** I know exactly how you feel. I have two girls, and I have immense pride over them, because they've gone through a lot and they're still just amazing kids. I lost my wife about five years ago and it hit us all really hard. *(Brian begins to well up a bit too)* Damn it, I'm crying now. *(He shares a laugh while tearing up)*

William would lay down on the sandy jungle floor, looking up at the canopy above him.

**William:** Ah man, I'm so sorry. That had to be so difficult.

**Brian:** Hey, hey, we've come out on the other side. Greif, um, it doesn't really end, but it gets easier and I'm so proud of my little girls to have survived it....They're gonna kill me for calling me them "my little girls,". *(He laughs again)* What about you, you want or have any kids?

**William:** I can't wait till I have kids. My girlfriend Steph doesn't want kids, but I've always wanted one. I think its life changing creating something like that, something human. That's your creation, made out of your love. I just wish everyone could think like that.

**Tyler:** I don't know. I'm just not sure if I want to tie myself down like that. I have a boyfriend back in Santa Monica, but I just don't think I'm ready for a kid. I want that stability.

**Deena:** I just wish I could find someone who'd love me. I actually run the ranch where I live, and I'm pretty much on my own. It's not too bad, though. I have my Uncle Tommy and my mom, but that's just about it. Family's fine, but I want someone to love who'll love me back. Someone to spend a lifetime with.

**William:** (somewhat impressed) I wouldn't have pegged you as a romantic, Deena.

**Deena:** When you're shovelin' cow shit every day, you start finding your head wanting to go elsewhere.

Everyone shares a laugh, until Brian shoots the rancher a quizzical look.

**Brian:** Wait, how old are you?

**Deena:** I'm twenty-four.

Most everyone in the group shows a shocked expression at the revelation of her age.

**Brian:** You're running a ranch, by yourself, at twenty-four?

**Deena:** My dad died a couple of years back, and my mom wasn't fit enough to take it over, and as much as my uncle wanted to take it over, my mom wouldn't let him. His health went south a while back. I was the only other option besides selling, which we weren't gonna do.

**Joshua:** That's really brave of you.

**Deena:** I don't know about all that, but it's a nice thought.

Yvonne's facial expression shifts to one of remembrance and turns her head to make sure no one is listening.

**Yvonne:** Hey, has anyone seen Rosa and Jodi?

**Joshua:** I think they went off to get water.

Yvonne looks around her before quieting her voice to whisper but having it still be still loud enough for everyone to hear.

**Yvonne:** Alright, so, just so you guys know, I saw Rosa pocketing something when she fell.

**William:** Woah, wait, really?

**Yvonne:** Really.

**Deena:** You don't think it's an idol clue, do you?

**Yvonne:** It could be. I don't know what it was, just that she fell and her hand moved into her bra right after.

**Tyler:** Well, I mean, if she *does* have an idol, should we get rid of her this fast?

**Brian:** I don't know. She's an amazing swimmer and would be a great asset to the team in challenges.

**Joshua:** She has come off as uppity, though.

**William:** Yeah, what was with her whole, "you guys were slow" thing?

**Brian:** I have no clue. She was there first, but she also didn't need to be so...

**Deena:** Bitchy?

**Joshua:** I don't like using that word, but she was not the nicest.

After Yvonne's confessional, we see Rosa and Jodi talking by the well, a view of the ocean in the background. Rosa is holding the envelope she found, reading "Hidden Advantage" on the front.

**Jodi:** So wait, you found this when we were getting supplies?

**Rosa:** Yeah, when I first got onto that platform and I was grabbing supplies, it was hidden under it.

**Jodi:** Wow, that's really cool you found something like that. Thanks for showing me this. I feel like I can really trust you.

**Rosa:** Yeah, me too! Maybe you and I should work together?

**Jodi:** I'd love that! Do you think we should bring anyone else into our group?

**Rosa:** Uh, no, not yet, I don't think. I don't really trust anyone besides you.

**Jodi:** Alrighty then. What about targets?

**Rosa:** Well, I don't really like Brian. I get the idea he thinks he's head honcho over here.

**Jodi:** What makes you think that?

**Rosa:** Vibes. He just...he seems very authoritative. Too much dad energy.

**Jodi:** Yeah, I see it.

**Rosa:** You know, I'd open this and look for it now, but we're probably expected back at camp by now.

**Jodi:** Yeah, we should probably head back.

Rosa stuff the envelope in her back pocket as they traverse the sandy path back to camp.

#### **Zannimo**

The other set of castaways is shown arriving at their new home marked by a flag, the bright yellow word Zannimo placed in the very center.

**Nevada:** We made it!

The tribe sets down their supplies up the beach, before hanging out on the edge of the jungle.

**Orpheus:** Why don't we all introduce ourselves? I'm Orpheus and I'm a football coach from Chicago.

**Ian:** Wait a second, are you Orpheus Johnson?

**Orpheus:** *(scratching the back of his neck, chuckling)* Yeah, that's me.

**Ian:** *(high-fiving Orpheus)* Oh man, I loved watching you play. Always thought you were underrated. Glad you're on our tribe!

**Orpheus:** *(still chuckling embarrassedly)* Oh, gosh, thanks, man.

**Carla:** I don't get it.

**Ian:** This big man over here used to play for the Chicago Bears! Again, I'm a huge fan. I'm originally from Chicago, so I still root for them.

**Orpheus:** Yeah...that's my past. I stay pretty under the radar now that I'm retired. And thanks again. How about you?

**Ian:** Well, my name's Ian, and I'm an programmer. Not exactly an exciting job, but, it pays. Besides, I'm not far off from retirement. *(He turns to Ursula)* You, what's your name again?

**Ursula:** I'm Ursula. And I'm a librarian, but I'm trying to become a writer.

**Carla:** Oh yeah? I'm a teacha', so I kinda dabble in books myself.

**Ursula:** *(a bit uncomfortable)* Oh wow, that's, uh, cool!

**Orpheus:** How about you, dude with the blue hair?

**Jessie:** Name's Jessie. I'm a video producer. I do a lot of freelance work, but I did just leave a job with Dropout.

**Frank:** Man, that's awesome! I work in audio engineering. I'm Frank, by the way.

**Nevada:** Are you two going to try to commandeer the camera crew and do this yourselves, then? I'm Nevada.

**Jessie:** Nice to meet you everyone! And I mean, I think we could sneak it in.

Frank shoots the video producer a wicked grin.

**Frank:** For sure.

**Orpheus:** Nevada, you never said what you do.

**Nevada:** Oh yeah! I'm a hiking guide in Arizona. There's a lot of desert and good trails out there, but you need the proper equipment and training to do some of it. That's where I come in.

**Anika:** That leaves me, I guess. I'm Anika, and I'm a nurse from Lousiana.

**Frank:** It seems like we have a lot of great athletes on our tribe. I think we're going to end up doing really well!

The castaways cheer, before cutting to a slightly dissatisfied Carla.

After Carla's confessional, we see Orpheus, who had been working on the shelter with the rest of the tribe, look around, then grab the machete.

**Orpheus:** Hey, I'm gonna get some more food.

The rest of the tribe nods and continues to work as he walks off into the jungle. Once he's at a safe distance, he looks around to make sure no one is watching. Upon recognizing he's alone and unseen, he drops the machete and pulls the envelope from his back pocket, tearing it open. He unfolds the sheet inside and reads it aloud.

**Orpheus:** *(reading the clue)* "At a crossroads, you will see a prize you most desire. The location of this gold will be the cause of most your ire." Well -expletive-, that was vague.

Orpheus shoves the clue back in his pants as he picks up the machete, looking around. He begins to walk around looking for a crossroads of some sort. Eventually, he crosses upon two incredibly tall, and therefore lopsided bamboo trees crossing over each other. The football player looks up and sees something at the cross between the two trees.

**Orpheus:** *(under his breath)* No way!

We see Orpheus contemplating how he's going to get up to the idol. Finally, he goes under on of the crossing palms and jumps, catching the trunk. Slowly, he shimmies along until he reaches the meeting point with the other palm tree. Before he can fall, he throws his hand at the idol, snatches it, then drops to the ground in pure joy.

After Orpheus's confessional, the view has cut back to the tribe, who's been working on the shelter. Orpheus arrives back at camp with a machete in one hand, an ungodly amount of coconuts in the other. Nevada, who had been kneeling, jumps up, takes some of the coconuts, then high-fives Orpheus.

**Nevada:** Dude! Where did you find all these? This is amazing!

**Orpheus**: I was looking pretty deep into the jungle. I'd rather us not have to make a lot of trips to find food, so I got a lot of coconuts. That's why I was gone so long.

Anika, who had been watching this, makes a slightly suspicious expression, the camera cutting to a close-up of her face.

Once Anika's confessional ends, we see the group working on the shelter, a close-up of Frank and Ian conversing inconspicuously with one another while they work.

**Frank:** So, like I was saying, I think that you and I are really similar people. We both work in math-adjacent backgrounds and we're not the strongest guys out here. I think that we need to stick together in order for us to last out here.

**Ian:** I see where you're coming from. We're the oldest guys out here anyways.

**Frank:** *(looks back at the group, then turns back, whispering)* So we have a deal, then?

**Ian:** *(grinning)* Definitely.

**Frank:** *(chopping some bamboo)* So, out of everyone here, who would you vote out right now, if you had to?

**Ian:** Hm...*(He scans the group, before turning back to Frank.)* If I had to say anyone, probably that Ursula girl. I mean, she seems so withdrawn, and, if Carla can keep her trap shut for long enough, she might get rid of the bad reputation she already has.

**Frank:** Yeah, I agree with that. Keeping one or the other would be beneficial, just to have as someone weaker than us. And at least Carla can win a challenge. Maybe we could approach her and tell her our plan? Try to warn her she's not faring well so far?

**Ian:** Works for me. Rope in the desperate person on the bottom, and just spread shit about our target. Then she's gone.

**Frank:** What do we do about Carla later in the game, though?

**Ian:** Well, I suppose that we could just turn on her or take her to a final three even if we all make it that far. We can only get her so far, but if she does get that far she's a fantastic goat. Carla seems like a pretty off-putting person in general. *(They glance over at Carla, who's laughing at a joke she just made to Anika, who's fake laughing, then turns away and cringes. Ian chuckles then turn back to Frank.)* See what I mean?

### Night 1

#### **Lanati**

The scene opens up to a shot of the moon, shining brightly in the sky. It cuts to the sight of the tribe flag, before looking upon the Lanati shelter, everyone sleeping. Almost, at the very least. A close-up of Rosa's face is shown as she looks around, before sliding out of the shelter and sneaking away from camp, where the blue moonlight casts down. Rosa pulls the idol clue from her back pocket and presses it up against the sky, inspecting the piece of life-saving parchment.

**Rosa:** *(reading the idol clue)* "The treasure that you might seek is somewhere on this isle, buried very deep. To find this bounty, one must know, the location of where the trees do fold." Okay...It's buried deep by bent trees.

The shot cuts to a view of her running into the jungle from the vantage point at camp, then cuts to a shot of William, who looks over at Rosa running off. Intense music plays as he gets up off of the shelter and runs into the jungle after Rosa. It becomes a chase scene, in which Rosa stealthily traverses the dark jungle maze while William, a mere twenty of thirty paces behind her, follows her every step. After what appears to be, like, ten, twenty minutes, Rosa finally approaches the bent trees. The chase music crescendos as William appears, hiding behind a tree.

**Rosa:** Okay, so, it's somewhere around here. Fuck, why is it so dark?

**William:** *(stepping from behind the tree)* Maybe because it's midnight?

**Rosa:** *(jumps up)* Holy shit, William! Did you *follow* me here?

**William:** Uh, well, yeah. Duh.

**Rosa:** Oh my God, what the hell? Why did you-? *(She notices she has the idol clue in her hand and shoves it behind her back.)* I guess you could figure it out, couldn't you? Look, just, like, please don't tell anyone. I swear, I'll totally owe you a favor. Like, if you need the idol, I'll use it on-

**William:** *(interrupting her)* Save it. Look, everyone already knows you have the idol clue.

**Rosa:** *(shocked)* *What?* Did Jodi tell them? Oh my God, she did. That little rat!

**William:** No, she didn't. Someone saw you grab the clue when we were getting supplies. They told everyone while you and Jodi were getting water earlier today.

**Rosa:** Woah, so wait, who told you?

**William:** *(smirking)* Well, that depends. I'd like to make a deal before we talk about that.

**Rosa:** *(skeptical)* What did you have in mind?

**William:** I want to work with you. As of right now, you're in talks to go if we lose. However, if we can get the numbers, with a bit of an attitude change from you, you won't probably be the first to go from our tribe.

**Rosa:** *(appalled)* Attitude? What *attitude*?

**William:** *(He blinks a couple of times, with a very blank expression.)* Exactly.

**Rosa:** What the hell is that supposed to mean?

**William:** All I'm saying is that I think you should tone it down a little bit if you want to stay here. Everyone here so far thinks you've been rude as hell.

**Rosa:** Whatever. Fine, if it helps me stay I'll do it. But, if we do get into control, I want Brian gone first.

**William:** Why Brian?

**Rosa:** I don't want to talk about it. Can we just start digging? The clue said the idol was right under that tree.

**William:** *(rolls his eyes)* Alright, let's get on it.

The two kneel by the tree, digging around. William eventually looks over and continues their conversation.

**William:** So, you said earlier that you were a swim instructor?

**Rosa:** Yeah?

**William:** Well, to be honest, I'm not exactly sure how much I believe that.

**Rosa:** Why do you say that?

**William:** Did you see how quick you got to the platform earlier today?

**Rosa:** *(deep sigh)* Fair enough. Okay, look. I *am* a swim instructor. But, let's just say I wasn't always a swim instructor.

**William:** *(he raises an eyebrow)* How good were you?

**Rosa:** Olympic level. And it's, "How good *are* you?," not, "How good *were* you."

**William:** What happened with that? I mean, I don't exactly remember seeing you on the podium.

**Rosa:** I turned down some scholarships, and now I teach at a fucking YMCA.

**William:** You don't sound bitter.

**Rosa:** *(agitated)* Shut. It. I could have been in Tokyo, but instead, I'm in Jupiter watching it happen.

**William:** Sorry, I was just curious.

**Rosa:** It's fine...Hey, this stays between us, right? All of this?

**William:** My lips are sealed.

**Rosa:** *(chuckling)* All right, thanks.

They continue to talk before it cuts to a confessional.

**William:** Holy shit, Rosa, I think I found it.

**Rosa:** What?! You found it? *(She hops up and rushes to William, trying to see the idol through the fog of night.)* Holy shit, you did! William, yes!

**William:** Oh my God, I can't believe it. *(He shoves it into his pocket right as Rosa reaches out to grab it.)* We are going to rule this tribe!

**Rosa:** *(frustrated)* Oh yeah, we totally will.

### Day 2

#### **Zannimo**

The day opens with a shot of the island, barely being daybreak. Cheerfully ironic music plays as the camera shows a shot of the shelter and Nevada sitting up, stretching her arms upwards towards the sun. She glances over at the lack of a fire, dissatisfied.

After her confessional, we see Nevada chopping some twine up and grabbing some sticks to make a fire. She places the twine down and places a stick in between her hands, before creating friction between the twine and the stick. She's doing this for a while, muttering encouragements to herself, and to an extent, the fire. Eventually, victorious music is played as smoke starts to come up from the twine.

**Nevada:** *(gasping)* Yes!

She starts to blow on the fire, causing to grow bigger. Once it grows large enough, she starts putting some sticks slowly into the fire, one at a time. Eventually, it becomes a normal-sized campfire. She finishes right as Jessie wakes up.

**Jessie:** *(yawning)* Good morning...

**Nevada:** *(cheerfully)* Good morning!

**Jessie:** *(looking over at the fire)* Woah, did you make that yourself? Without flint?

**Nevada:** Mhm. From sticks and twine.

**Jessie:** *(getting up)* Jesus. I knew you spent a lot of time working outdoors, but I didn't realize how outdoorsy actually you were.

**Nevada:** I mean, it *is* in the job description.

She glances at him teasingly and they both snicker quietly to avoid waking anyone else up.

**Jessie:** Hey, do you mind if we some place and talk?

**Nevada:** Oh, sure.

The two of them walk back into the jungle, where no one can see them.

**Jessie:** *(whispering)* Okay, here's my thought process. I was thinking that you and I could make a pretty good team. You, so far, have shown you're a great survivalist and you're physically fit. I'm a smart guy, I was valedictorian of my class and I got a degree in business strategy. I wouldn't be telling you this if I didn't trust you.

**Nevada:** Okay, sure! I do think we need another person, though. Two out of eight people isn't exactly a majority. I was kinda thinking someone like Orpheus or Anika. Orpheus is in a power position at the moment and Anika seems physically capable and social enough to make it far.

**Jessie:** What if we try to rope in Ursula, too?

**Nevada:** Her? I mean, she's sweet enough, but she's practically invisible.

**Jessie:** Exactly. Think about it, she could easily slip in and out of conversations, because no one realizes she's there. And plus, she'd be a number anyway.

**Nevada:** *(pondering his suggestion)* I see your point, but then there's the challenge thing. She was one of the last two on the platform. I just...I don't know.

**Jessie:** Let's just try to get close to her for now and we'll see how the challenge goes.

**Nevada:** Okay. Hey, since we're up already, what do you think about getting water and making some rice?

**Jessie:** Oh, definitely. I'm starving. My head is in survival mode, but my stomach is not. *(laughing)*

**Nevada:** *(laughing with Jessie)* Oh my gosh, I didn't realize that a stomach couldn't be in survival mode. This is unheard of for me.

**Jessie:** I have much to teach you, young padawan.

**Nevada:** Teach me sensei.

**Jessie:** It's Jedi master, but we'll get there. *(chuckling)*

The two walk off to the well, joking with one another.

After Jessie's confessional, we catch a glimpse of late morning at the Zannimo, everyone awake by this point. Most of the tribe is seen working on the camp. However, Carla, who is shown sorting palm fronds, stands up.

**Carla:** Hey guys, I'm gonna go get some water. *(She is shown grabbing her water bottle and walking down to the well, wiping the sweat from her brow.)*

Once Carla walks out of sight, Orpheus sighs exasperatedly.

**Orpheus:** *(muttering to himself)* She's just doesn't work at all...

**Ursula:** *(whispering)* No, she doesn't.

**Anika:** *(notices Ursula)* Did you say somethin'?

**Ursula:** *(surprised and a bit nervous)* Oh, um, well, I was just saying how I agreed with Orpheus about Carla not being a great worker. I mean, uh, all she's done so far is sort stuff.

**Orpheus:** Agreed! Maybe we should talk to her about her work ethic?

**Frank:** That might just piss her off.

**Nevada:** Well, if we *do* ask her about it and she reacts negatively, what should we do?

**Anika:** Send her home, I guess. I mean, the girl's got a sense of humor sometimes, but she's got a shitty attitude.

**Nevada:** Did you see her yesterday? She's been so unhelpful. Carla just complains all the time and she's completely unhelpful when we need her.

**Orpheus:** Agreed. I say we talk to her about it, and if it goes over well, we think about keeping her. If not, we send her home.

**Ursula:** It sounds good to me.

**Nevada:** I'm down with it! *(she glances over to Jessie)* How about you Jessie?

**Jessie:** Sure. She's been kind of a pain lately.

After Ursula's confessional, we cut back to the group.

**Frank:** *(standing up)* Hey guys, I'm gonna go for a walk.

**Ian:** You mind if I come?

**Frank:** Not at all! Anyone else wanna come along too?

**Anika:** Sure. I could use the exercise. *(standing up with Ian)*

**Frank:** All right. Anyone else?

**Nevada:** Oh, no. I'm saving my energy for later. I'd like to take this morning a bit slow considering we have a challenge tomorrow.

**Frank:** *(smiling)* Ah, alright. See you guys later!

The trio makes their trek out to the jungle, water bottles in hand. The camera, however, lingers on the group, studying them as they headed out.

**Jessie:** Do any of you trust them?

**Nevada:** Not for a second.

**Orpheus:** What do you all suggest we do?

**Nevada:** Hm. I don't really know. I'm still game for going Carla if you all are.

**Jessie:** I'm game for Carla. My only issue is that we haven't even lost yet. We're already falling apart as a tribe, and it's only day two.

**Ursula:** I kinda agree with you on that. I wish we could all trust each other, but the fact of the matter is that it's already come to a point where we, uh, we have to decide who we trust more. And I trust you four more than I do them. They, uh, they're people who are playing for themselves. I feel like us four are playing for our tribe.

**Orpheus:** *(vigorously nodding his head)* Exactly! That's why I like this group we have right now.

**Nevada:** What if we four teamed up? We'd have half the tribe on our side, and I'm sure we could hook in a fifth.

**Ursula:** Yeah, us four till the end?

**Orpheus:** Til' the end!

**Jessie:** Yeah!

**Ursula:** Us four. *(she smiles)*

**Nevada:** What *should* we do about those other four, though? I don't trust Frank, Carla's annoying, Ian is weak, and Anika, is, well, I don't really have a vibe on her yet.

**Ursula:** She seems like she's trying to play both sides, doesn't she? I mean, she's hanging out with us one moment, then Carla another, then Ian and Frank after.

**Jessie:** Speaking of Ian and Frank, they seem to be attached at the hip.

**Orpheus:** Yeah, I never see them apart. It's weird.

After Jessie's confessional, the scene shifts to Frank, Ian, and Anika walking through the jungle.

**Ian:** *(laughing)* So, lemme get this right. You're on a date, and your date didn't even realize it?

**Anika:** *(cracking up)* Nope! When I went in for a kiss, he flipped out and ran like I had the damn plague.

**Frank:** Oh my gosh, that's amazing!...Hey, since we're all here, I thought maybe we could talk.

**Anika:** I'm listening.

**Frank:** Well, I was thinking that maybe the three of us aligned. We all get along, and I think that if we all grouped together, we'd make a tight trio. We could easily pull maybe Jessie too.

**Ian:** I'm certainly for it if you both are. It's nice to have allies.

**Anika:** I'm in no position to say no! *(laughing)* Consider it a yes from me.

Just as Anika finishes her sentence, Carla is walking back from the well past the trio.

**Carla:** Hey guys! What cha'll talking about?

**Ian:** Oh, alliances, gameplay, things like that. Wanna walk with us?

Anika goes as white as a sheet.

**Carla:** Hell yeah, if that's what you all are talkin' about.

**Frank:** What would you think about aligning with us?

**Carla:** Hell yeah. I feel like everyone's been avoiding me so I'll take whateva' I can get.

**Ian:** Yeah, most people, we've discovered, want you gone.

**Carla:** *(shocked)* What? Why? What did I do? We haven't even lost yet!

**Frank:** They all think you're obnoxious. But, we here all want you to stay. We think you're a good asset to the tribe. They all have bad attitudes.

**Carla:** Yeah, they're all arrogant. I like you guys bettah. You're all *real*. And, *(she reaches over to hug Anika)* my gal pal over here has a good sense of humor too. Just like Mama C.

**Anika:** *(chuckling nervously)* Oh yeah. For sure.

**Frank:** Us four then?

**Carla:** Definitely!

**Ian:** We'll show them who's boss. They might have age on their side, but we have wisdom and our token old soul over here.

**Anika:** Yeah, thanks.

#### **Lanati**

Cheerful music plays as the sun rises upon the Lanati beach. We see Deena waking up, it barely being day, stretching her arms up towards the sky. She adjusts her buff to her forehead, it acting as a headband. She then slips out of the shelter, rubbing her eyes.

After Deena's confessional, we catch a glimpse of her sweeping camp. Brian sits up, looking over at Deena.

**Brian:** *(yawning)* Good morning.

**Deena:** *(walking over, cheerfully)* Good mornin'!

**Brian:** *(getting out of the shelter)* How'd you sleep?

**Deena:** Oh, I slept okay. Bamboo isn't exactly comfortable, but I managed. How about you?

**Brian:** I slept alright. I was pretty exhausted after yesterday, so I pretty much passed out, although the floor of the shelter did a bit of a number on my back. I've dealt with worse, though. I don't think my body's adapted to Survivor life yet.

**Deena:** I think it all has to do with the nature of this show. Didn't someone say the first two weeks are always the hardest on this show since you have to get used to this all?

**Brian:** Two weeks? It's day two. *(he gingerly massages his neck* It would take about that long to get fully adjusted. Wouldn't it be awful to get voted out right as you get adjusted to island life, and you have to readjust to being civilized again?

**Deena:** That's just about my worst nightmare because that's around a week before the merge. Like, it's so close you can taste it, but then you get out. It would just sting.

**Brian:** What would be even worse would be the last one voted out before the jury phase.

**Deena:** (cringing) Please, don't even go there. *(pausing, then turning around to the shelter before turning back, whispering)* Hey, what if we both make sure we get to the jury phase and work together? From what I can tell, we're both strong people and we get along. I think we'd benefit. What do you think?

**Brian:** *(whispering too)* Yeah. I'd love to ally! *(pausing)* You know, I had actually thought about trying to get us two, Yvonne, Willliam, Joshua, and Tyler together for a while.

**Deena:** Like, to get out *(mouthing and pointing her thumb back at Rosa and Jodi)* Rosa and Jodi?

**Brian:** *(nodding)* Yeah. Rosa, however useful she's seemed to be so far, has proven to be a pain. Jodi's sweet, but, I mean, she hasn't really shown much of what she can offer. Besides, she's working with the enemy.

**Deena:** She could end up being either a morale booster around camp. Lord knows we need it with Rosa. Who knows, she might actually be good at competitions. Jodi's been alright at helping around at camp, but it is only the second day.

**Brian:** Yeah, I get where you're coming from. Whatever does happen, I think we should be a core two, no matter what.

**Deena:** Definitely! I think it'll be best for us like that, because, if that huge alliance you had in mind happened, then if anyone tried to flip and get one of us over, we can warn the other.

**Brian:** Let's go a step further. What do you think about going to the final three?

**Deena:** Absolutely! I trust you more than anyone else here right now, for sure.

After Brian's confessional, we get a transition to later in the day marked by sea turtles swimming through a coral reef. The camera then focuses upon Tyler and Jodi sitting on the beach together.

**Jodi:** *(laughing)* Tyler, you are *hilarious*!

**Tyler:** *(laughing with Jodi)* Oh yeah, not as hilarious as you are, miss Seattle stereotype, drinking a gallon of coffee in a vintage coffeehouse every day! In the rain!

**Jodi:** Hey, I can afford it! And besides, that vibe is very iconic. It's not the same outside of Washington.

**Tyler:** Haven't you been to Portland recently?

**Jodi:** Which one? The one in Maine or Oregon?

**Tyler:** The one in Or-actually, you know, either one. They are both equally eclectic and all that.

**Jodi:** I take it you don't live that lifestyle?

**Tyler:** No. I live in a world of high fashion and low paychecks! *(he flips his hair jokingly)*

**Jodi:** Oh, hold up, I can do this *so* much better than you can! *(Jodi pulls her buff, acting as a ponytail holder, off her hair. Then, she dramatically flips her hair, twisting her neck a little bit, but still laughing.)* Oh shit, I think I twisted my neck a little bit. I flipped my hair too hard.

They both look at each other and burst into a fit of teary-eyed laughter.

Once Tyler's confessional ends, we cut to a shot of Victoria, who's sitting with a large group, but is somewhat distracted, looking over at the duo on the beach.

**Yvonne:** *(getting up)* Hey, I'm gonna go get water if anyone wants to come. *(She glances at the group as a whole, before shifting her glance directly at Joshua for a couple of seconds, then back at the group.)*

**Joshua:** Oh, sure, I could go for a drink.

The two get up and walk to the well together.

**Joshua:** So, what's up?

**Yvonne:**  *(making sure no one is within earshot)* So, remember how everyone was talking about Rosa yesterday and how Jodi's been hanging around her a lot?

**Joshua:** Yeah, what of it?

**Yvonne:** Okay, well, I'm not sure if it's just me, but hasn't it seemed like Tyler and William have been hanging around them more today? I'm probably crazy or paranoid, it just feels like everything we talked about regarding the two girls is going down the drain. If I'm being honest with myself, I'm just scared I'll be the first out.

**Joshua:** Oh my gosh, there's no chance of that! Is it because you're the oldest one on the tribe? *(she grimaces, nodding.)*  There is no chance in hell you're going. Trust me on that. If anyone here goes, it's Jodi, regardless if she's making friends. She barely helps around camp. No one complains because she has a social game going. You, on the other hand, help around camp and just over the past day have made sure we're all doing alright. Plus, you, unlike Jodi, did really well in that first challenge. Trust me when I say you have nothing to worry about.

**Yvonne:** Alright. I agree with you on Jodi. But, really though, hasn't it seemed as if Tyler and William have spent more time with Rosa and Jodi? I mean, they, meaning the girls, were at the well a little long together.

**Joshua:** Well, I suppose-

**Yvonne:** And, if you think about it, didn't you hear some people get out the shelter last night while everyone was asleep?

**Joshua:** Yeah, I did, I think. I didn't really think about it at the time, I was too groggy. Now that I am thinking about it, it is fishy. You don't think it was Rosa going to look for the idol last night, do you?

**Yvonne:** Not alone, at least. You know, I'll bet you Rosa and Jodi made plans at the well to find the idol.

**Joshua:** That makes a lot of sense! Who do you think has the idol, though? Rosa or Jodi?

**Yvonne:** There's no way to tell. What we can tell, though, is that we need reinforcements to take them down. We can't trust William or Tyler right now, I say we talk to Brian and Deena sometime within the next day or two. Today's a good day to gather intel.

**Joshua:** Let's head back to camp and figure everything out. I think right now, our best bet is to just lay low and observe. If we get too paranoid, they can easily flip it back on us.

**Yvonne:** I trust you more than anyone else here now. I'm glad we can be open with each other like this. *(she smiles)*

**Joshua:** Absolutely. *(He smiles back. The two walk off together.)*

### Day 3

#### Immunity Challenge

**Probst:** Come on in guys!

The two tribes arrive, standing on their respective mats.

**Probst:** Are you guys ready for your first immunity challenge?

Everybody cheers, excited and filled with adrenaline.
Probst then goes onto explain the challenge, *Hell or High Water*. Once he explains the challenge, he reveals the immunity statue, a weathered skull adorned with gold and millions of precious stones such as pearls and jewels. He then tells the castaways that in addition to playing for immunity, the winning tribe would win a fire making kit. Most of the castaways are a bit suprised and excited by this news, but ready to play. Probst then reminds the castaways that the losing tribe will go to tribal council and vote out a member of their tribe, the unlucky castaways being the first person voted out of Survivor: Inagua Island.

**Probst:** I'll give you guys a minute to strategize, then we'll get started on the challenge.

After Probst announces this, a time skip occurs, the two tribes in position to start the challenge.

**Probst:** Here we go, for immunity and reward in the form of fire! Survivors ready.....GO!

 1st Place

**Notes:**

* Lanati starts off at an early lead thanks to **Rosa** who is the first one to arrive at the set of buoys holding the rope for her tribe. However, **Anika** and **Nevada** are hot on her trail, arrive to their own set of buoys directly after her.
* Lanati, still holding their lead, gets their rope to the beach first, setting it down at a table for the next set of castaways. The three of women actually work very well together, **Deena** acting as a sort of commander for **Jodi** and **Victoria**, much to her silent chagrin.
* Soon after Lanati arrives on the beach, Zannimo follows suit, their Key Removers getting to work a minute or so after Lanati had. **Jessie** and **Ursula** work well as a team, but **Carla**, unfortunately, does not do as well as them. She tries to help, but its ultimately getting in their way. This causes a minor setback they don't have time for.
* Once Lanati finishes their puzzle, **Joshua** and **William** get to work, having a bit of trouble starting it off. This gives time for Zannimo to catch up and allow **Frank** and **Ian** to start on the puzzle. It's now neck and neck.
* Both tribes are working well together now, but it's just a matter of who can finish first. Eventually, **Joshua** and **William** finish their puzzle, giving Lanati the challenge win.

**Probst:***(throwing his hands up in the air, yelling)* Lanati wins the fire kit and immunity!

The Lanati tribe runs towards each other, getting in a group hug and celebrating. Orpheus looks agitated and distressed by his loss, while Frank and Ian grimace towards each other. The shot cuts back to the tribes on their mats.

**Probst:** Congratulations to the Lanati tribe. Immunity is yours, which means you will be safe and will not be going to Tribal council.

He walks over and hands Deena the idol, much to her happiness.

**Probst:** Since you guys also won the reward, come on over and grab that, then you all can head out.

The tribe, thrilled with their win grab their flag, then walk off with their reward and the immunity idol, talking amongst each other as they leave.

**Probst:**Zannimo, got nothing for you. I'll see you guys at tribal council tonight, where one of you will be the first to be voted off Survivor: Inagua Island. You guys can go.

The disconsolate Zannimo tribe grabs their flag and walk off in a depressed manner, the sad image transitioning into a commercial.

#### Zannimo

The Zannimo tribe is shown arriving at their camp, dejected. Somber music plays in the background.

**Carla:** *(sarcastically)* Well that couldn't have gone bettah'.

**Ian:** You think?

Nevada sighs, looking around at the tribe. Anika and Carla are shown walking off towards the shelter.

**Nevada:** At least we came close to close to it, guys.

**Frank:** It doesn't matter how close we were. We still lost.

Orpheus is shown setting down the tribe flag, his face showing defeat and slight irritation, perhaps more than anyone else on his tribe.

**Orpheus:** He does have a point, Nevada. We lost. We've just need do better next time.

Ursula grimaces, but nods anyway and sits over by a tree, sipping her water.

**Ursula:**  I just feel like I could have done better in the challenge. I feel like a contributor to our loss.

**Jessie:** Hey, don't get yourself down.

**Orpheus:** Yeah! Besides, you did NOT do the worst out of us here. *(he earns unnoticed glares from his tribe)* I mean, guys, this is why we lose. We lose to get better! We lose to grow stronger. It's the same with bones. You break a bone, and it grows back even stronger than it had before.

**Ursula:** Yeah, but the rebuilding the bone is cutting the weakest link. The question isn't how we'll recover from the bone breaking. It's what bone do we break?

Orpheus and Nevada look at each other, realizing Ursula's implications. The tribe looks at one another, before the camera cuts to Jessie, who had been quietly observing the conversation. His face is stern, yet confident.

After his confessional, the scene shifts to Anika and Carla walking towards the shelter.

**Carla:** *(whispering)* So, I was thinkin'.

**Anika:** *(whispering also, a bit suspiciously of Carla)* Mhm?

**Carla:** Well, considerin' the challenge and everything, I was thinkin' about voting Ursula.

**Anika:** Alright. Are there votes?

**Carla:** I mean, if we wanted to vote Jessie, we could. He's a pretty quiet guy. But I don't trust either of them. They were just completely pushing me out of the way and that's why we lost. I get the frustration, I do. I see where I maybe kinda didn't help at points. But I'm not about to lay down and die.

**Anika:** I see where you're going. Jessie and Ursula are good targets.

**Carla:** Ursula is weak and quiet and goes sooner rather than latah'. Jessie's a nerd and really smart. I'll bet you he's one of those superfans that obsesses over the show.

**Anika:** He gives off that vibe for sure...I don't know.

**Carla:** I'll tell Ian and Frank about options. We also need a fifth.

**Anika:** Alright. I'll feel everyone out. See you later.

**Carla:** See ya!

Once her confessional ends, we cut to a scene of Nevada, Orpheus, Ursula, and Jessie on the beach, discussing strategy.

**Nevada:** Honestly though, Carla should go. She can be annoying, she doesn't help out around camp-

**Orpheus:** *(annoyed)* Don't forget that she's the main reason we lost.

**Nevada:** Exactly! She's just a variable we don't really need and can't control.

**Ursula:** I'll write whoever we want. If it's Carla, I'm good with it. But didn't we say we would talk to her about work ethic before we made the decision of voting her out?

**Orpheus:**Well, we would, but at this point, it's safe to say she just needs to go. Too many points against her.

**Jessie:** I'm fine voting out Carla, but I will say though that I am a bit scared of Frank and Ian. I mean, they always hang around each other and they volunteered to be on the puzzle together. I just get the idea that they're really inseparable and would vote with each other.

**Nevada:** Well, we do have Anika. Kind of. She's more of a wildcard than Carla is.

**Ursula:** Didn't she go run off with Carla as soon as we lost?

**Orpheus:** Let's not put our eggs in her basket then.

**Nevada:**Either way, she did well in the challenge. If we vote for Carla and we tie, she'll probably just realize it's better for her to vote with us, and then Carla goes home.

**Jessie:** And if she decides to go rocks?

**Nevada:** No way she will. She isn't *that* dumb.

Orpheus reaches towards his pocket, then lightly shakes his head, and places it on his leg instead. Ursula cocks her head slightly but says nothing. Anika is shown walking towards the group from a distance. Nevada notices her, her expression grimacing.

**Nevada:** *(muttering)* Speak of the devil.

**Anika:***(arriving)*Hey, y'all.

**Orpheus:**Hey Anika.

**Anika:**So, I got some interestin' news for y'all.

**Nevada:**  Oh?

**Anika:**Mhm. Yeah, so, Carla was wanting you *(she points towards Ursula)* out because some cockamamy bullshit about you not doing good at the challenges.

**Ursula:** What? Did she really?

**Anika:** That's what I said, wasn't it?

**Ursula:**Yeah, you did. *(she rubs her temples)* What do we do now? If us five votes for Carla, we'd have a majority right there.

Her glance shifts, quickly down to his pocket, then down back at him. Orpheus's head slightly tilts, his expression growing slightly concerned.

**Jessie:** What are your thoughts on Frank and Ian?

**Anika:** They're cool, but they're tight. Why?

**Jessie:** What if we did Ian? Gets rid of someone weaker than Carla.

**Anika:**At the end of the day, I just want a name I can write down. If we have a majority, we have a majority. Right? Whatever y'all want, I'm good with it. I don't need control. That's not my want or desire or need. Lemme just not get voted out, you know?

The shot cuts to Orpheus, who's shown looking out to the ocean.

The scene shifts to Ian, Frank, and Orpheus walking through the jungle.

**Frank:** Ursula lacks strength. We need that right now. She is a poor communicator. Cutting her out is like cutting out a toxin.

**Orpheus:** She's okay. It's day three and the first vote. No one wants to go first, and I don't wanna piss anyone off right now.

**Frank:** I completely hear you when you say that. I don't want that either. I like you in this game, and we need to stick together. But no one cares about Ursula staying here. She's dead weight.

**Ian:** No one needs her here. I have undying loyalty to you, Orpheus. We all see you as a leader, and it comes down to what you decide.

**Frank:** But what you need to see is that cutting Ursula puts you in the middle and in a power position. Both sides need you and want to work with you. You have all the control and all the power.

**Orpheus:** It's tempting, but blindsiding Ursula is blindsiding half of this tribe.

**Frank:** Then convince people. We can help. You, me, Ian, Carla? That's four. We could pull over Anika and make five. Tell Nevada and Jessie the numbers are going her way, and they have to flip on her and you hold the power still because the four of us will be backing you. No one wants to tie this early. You can avoid that tie by working with our group.

As they're talking, Carla walks up.

**Carla:** Just the man I wanted to see.

**Orpheus:** What's up?

**Ian:** We were talking about the plan with him.

**Orpheus:** I have been listening. I'd be dumb to not listen.

**Carla:** Oh thank god, I can't go home yet. Look. Ian, Frank and I? We're not the muscle man you are. But none of us will be voting you out because we need you like you need us. We vote you out, we are fucked. Nevada or even Jessie? They can afford to not have you. We need you, they don't.

**Ian:** Are you in?

As Orpheus ponders his answer, the scene changes to show the Zannimo tribe marching off towards Tribal Council, their belongings in hand. As they leave, the sun begins to set.

## Tribal Council

We cut to Tribal Council, where the eight members of Zannimo enter the arena. Probst stands close to the fire, it's reflection glinting in his eyes like a devil.

**Probst:**Come on in guys. Behind each of you is a torch, so go ahead and grab it.

As the tribe does so, Probst continues.

**Probst:**Dip it in the flame and get fire. In this game, fire represents your life. Once your flame goes out, so do you.

Each of the tribe members dips their flame in the fire, an ominous drum beat playing in the background. They then place their torches behind them and sit down, waiting for Jeff to begin.

**Probst:**Let's get started. Ian, what happened today at the challenge? Why do you think you lost?

**Ian:**We all just flubbed at the challenge today. There were some of us who did better at the challenge, and others who did worse. *(He glances at Ursula)* We also had a slow start, and that affected it.

Nevada rolls her eyes at his comment.

**Probst:**Nevada, you gave a reaction to his comment. Why is that?

**Nevada:**Jeff, let me remind you, as well as Ian, that the main thing slowing us down was not the swimming portion. We were barely seconds behind them. When we "flubbed" was when we got to the key untying portion of the challenge.

**Ian:**Exactly. That was just as much a part of it as the first part was. Frank and I could have been quicker, but we weren't. PAoint being, there are better options tonight.

**Probst:**Orpheus, how does one determine who those better options are?

**Orpheus:**It's complicated. My first instinct says to look at how people performed in the challenge and decide who is the most trustworthy person here. But then you have to consider what is the best option for your game is.

**Probst:**Carla, would you consider yourself trustworthy?

**Carla:**Hell yes Jeff. I know who I'm loyal to and who's loyal to me. We've got a tight group and we have the numbers. I know that at least one of our people has talked to other people, and they've said they've come back with good results.

Nevada, Jessie, Ursula, and Orpheus all immediately look over to Carla, then to Anika. Orpheus grimaces angrily towards her.

**Probst:**Woah, that definitely got a reaction! Anika, all eyes seemed to be pointed towards you. What do you make of that?

**Anika:** That makes me really nervous, Jeff! *(to the tribe)* Just trust me, y'all. I'm votin' how I've said I'm votin'.

Everyone turns to look at her, then at each other. Nevada buries her face in her hands and moans.

**Jessie:** And which way is that?

Anika sharply inhales, her body tensed all over. She shrugs and immediately cringes.

**Probst:**Wow. Well, with that, I think it's time to start voting. Ursula, you're up first.

Ursula casts her vote.

Carla casts her vote. It is not shown.

Jessie casts his vote. It is not shown.

Ian casts his vote. It is not shown.

Frank casts his vote.

Anika casts her vote. It is not shown.

Orpheus casts his vote. It is not shown.

Nevada casts her vote.

After Nevada votes, she returns to her seat.

**Probst:**I'll go tally the votes.

Probst leaves to fetch the urn, which he soon arrives back with. It's fashioned like a treasure chest, adorned with pearls, jewels, and gold.

**Probst:**If anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol and wishes to play it, now would be the time to do so.

The camera cuts to a shot of Orpheus, who's expression remains firm.

**Probst:**All right. Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately.

Probst lifts the lid off the urn, setting it on a table in front of him. He pulls out a piece of parchment, carefully examining it.

**Probst:** First vote...

**CARLA.** (1-0)

*(Carla flinches a bit, looking around nervously.)*

**CARLA.** (2-0)

*(Her eyes grow wider, shifting around her. Nevada grins, glancing over at Jessie.)*

**URSULA.** That's two votes Carla, one vote Ursula. (2-1)

*(Ursula's face lose color, her jaw shifting lower, yet refusing to open.)*

**URSULA.** That's two votes Carla, two votes Ursula. (2-2)

*(She grows paler, shifting lower as she places her head in her hands. Jessie places a hand on her shoulder.)*

**CARLA.** (3-2)

*(The music begins to swell as every eye is trained on each vote that appears.)*

**URSULA.** That's three votes Carla, three votes Ursula. Two votes left. (3-3)

**Ursula:** Oh my god....

**CARLA.** One vote left. (4-3)

*(The music is reaching its cresendo.)*

First person voted out of Survivor: Inagua Island...

**CARLA.**

She sits, stunned, before she calmly gets up, grabs her belongings and torch before walking over to Probst. Frank and Ian look equally stunned, while Anika smirks. Nevada shoots her a glare.

**Nevada:** *(under her breath)* What the fuck was *that*  Anika?

The rest of the tribe is sighing in relief, Ursula softly crying tears of joy.

**Probst:**Carla, the tribe has spoken.

He snuffs Carla's torch, who glares at Anika, before turning towards Frank and Ian.

**Carla:** Good luck guys.

Carla turns back and walks off into the night.

**Probst:**Well that tribal council was really tense, especially for a first tribal council. It just goes to show that you need to be careful who you trust in this game and that nothing is certain. As reward for coming to tribal council tonight here's fire in the form of flint.

He tosses it to Frank, who gleefully catches it.

**Probst:** Grab your torches and head back to camp. Goodnight.

The seven remaining members of the Zannimo tribe grab their torches and belongings before leaving the Tribal Council area.

 Ursula (3 votes)

## Author's Notes

* This episode is kind of my baby, and has been through MANY revisions.
* The quote was said by Jodi Wang in her first confessional.