Share The Love

This is the eighth episode of *Survivor: Oceania*

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** *Supertramp*
The castaways will be divided in three teams. One member of the team must throw a rope with a hook in a box with sandbags at the top of a platform and pull the hook to drop twenty sandbags. Then another team member must toss the sandbags to another who must throw them in a net tube. When all the sandbags are inside the net tube, all the members of the team must maneuver the sandbags through the tube. Then one member must toss the sandbags in a trampoline to reach five net baskets. The first team to put one sandbag on each basket, wins reward.
**Reward:** Pizza and beer delivered to camp with loved ones letters
**Winner:** Cameron, Daniel & Hailey

**Immunity Challenge:** *Last Gasp*
The tribe members are positioned under a metal grate as the incoming tide rises. As the tide rises, the breathing space under the grate grows smaller. The last castaway to remain under the grate would win Individual Immunity.
**Winner:** Vince

## Story

### Night 21

The moon is high at the sky when the nine castaways left come back from their first tribal council as the merged tribe. The music is calm and soft while we see the players placing their torches leaning against a tree. The camera focuses on Vince, the last guy to place his torch on its place.

The view than changes to Daniel and Hailey sitting by the fire, with their faces illuminated by the fire, who burns brightly in the middle of them.

**Hailey:** I'm glad we voted as a unit tonight. I mean, Frank really meant some trouble down the road.

**Daniel (agreeing):** For sure, he was too unstable and crazy, I think his elimination is actually gonna help him way more than hurt him.

**Hailey:** Yeah, and I'm sorry I could tell you before, John and Nicole came to me with this idea minutes before Tribal.

**Daniel (condescending):** Don't worry, it's okay, it was the right thing to do, so, it is what matters. And also, this way we kept our bonds with John and Nicole.

**Hailey:** That's what I thought, I guess we can get rid of Vince next time.

A small gong noise is heard in the background as Daniel nods as he knows the fact that Vince is the biggest threat left in the game.

The two castaways keep talking as Nicole joins them, sitting next to Hailey by the fire.

**Nicole (tired):** Today was harsh.

**Daniel:** Yeah, the game is starting to shape up, there's no time to play anymore.

**Hailey (positive):** The important thing is that everything went the right way.

Hailey gives out a smile and Nicole smiles back to her, as she was thanking the girl for voting on her side at Tribal.

At a private spot near the beach we see Isaac, Carly and Vince talking with the sound of the waves in the background.

**Vince:** Dude, thanks for letting me know everything about Frank and all. That dude had to go home tonight, otherwise this island would become a new version of the Luzon tribe back at Cagayan.

**Isaac (chuckling):** Don't worry, dude. I said to you I'm with you until the end. The best part is that I think no one even notices that.

The camera shows us Carly trying to hide a little smirk that is growing on her face as the conversation goes on.

**Vince:** The problem is that I still think that I am public enemy number one with Frank gone. We've got of work to do.

**Isaac:** I know, that's when Survivor gets funny, relax. *(smiling)*

Vince nods with a smile as Carly remains silent and Isaac keeps talking about being positive and their next step to climb the totem pole.

The three players then decide to go back to camp and Carly gives them good night.

**Carly:** I'll give you guys some alone time. Good night, you seem to to have a lot to talk about.

Carly winks at Vince who shakes his head and chuckles a bit.

**Isaac:** So dude, how she stays in our plans?

**Vince:** She is smarter than what people think of her, but if we keep her happy, she is no trouble.

**Isaac (unsure):** Do you think? I mean, for me she is everyone's here dream goat, so, we need to keep an eye on her for sure.

Vince half nods as the camera switches to Carly laying in the shelter looking up, with a little smile on her face.

The camera show some shots of Isaac and then it transitions to a vision of the sky and the moon. After that, we start hearing one more Vince's confessional for the night.

Vince laying and moving himself in the shelter is seen as the rest of the tribe sleeps next to him. Then the camera goes to the sky once again to show su the moon and now the clouds hiding it so we can finally see the intro sequence of the season.

 File:Survivor Oceania
### Day 22

As the episode returns we see the rain falling down at the Islas camp. The mood around camp is very dark and saddening as the sun doesn't shine in the sky and everyone seems pretty pissed off that the rain keeps falling down without a pause. The camera then focuses on Carly at the shelter, the person who seems to be more annoyed than anyone else about the rain situation.

**Carly (annoyed):** Jesus. Could we have a break please?

Carly is seen covering her face with a blanket as we see some shots of the other castaways rolling their eyes to Carly's attitude.

**Hailey (comforting):** Don't worry Carly, soon Dan and Vince will be back with tree mail. We might do something different today.

**Carly (complaining):** If something different means sleeping on a bed with a ceiling above me, I'll be more than glad.

Hailey giggles at her failed attempt to make the girl happy as Isaac is seen rolling his eyes while Carly shivers covered in her blanket.

As Carly giver her final complaint, Cameron stands up to get away from such a negative aura. He proceeds to check on the fire and drinks a little bit from his canteen while the rain falls on his face.

**Cameron (to himself):** Thanks mother nature.

We see Cameron smiling and looking to the sky as the rain keeps falling down slowly.

As Cameron continues to be alone in the rain we see Vince and Daniel running back with tree mail in their hands. The tribe quickly reunites together to see what awaits them for the day.

**Nicole (trying to be positive):** Finally some news. I hope it's good ones.

**Vince:** Okay, let's go guys.

Vince opens the wrapped note that was hanging from an empty beer bottle and starts reading the note inside it.

**Vince:** ...and if you are lucky enough you may come back with food, drinks and all the love you need."

As Vince finishes reading the sentence, some faces finally start to shine in such a sad mood around camp.

**Daniel (hopeful):** Love? What this means?

**Nicole (excited):** Oh my gosh....please!!!

Nicole hugs Hailey as the tribe is filled with joy and hope as they are ready to know what "love" means after all.

The scene quickly transitions to show us the beautiful nature surrounding the castaways as we see a glade in the middle of the forest where the challenge is going to be held. It doesn't rain anymore, as the sun shines in the sky. As the camera rapidly zooms in at the glade, we see three colored courses and Jeff Probst awaiting for the castaways at the beginning of the course.

**Probst:** Come on in guys!

The final nine castaways appear walking on a line and carrying their bags and stuff with big smiles on their faces, ready to start yet another challenge.

**Probst:** Are you guys ready for today's challenge?

Everyone answers affirmatively as Jeff proceeds to explain how the challenge will work and everything else. As he finishes, he tells the castaways what they are competing for in this challenge.

**Probst:** The three winners of this challenge will enjoy a pizza day with beer delivered directly to your camp. All kind of pizzas and unlimited beer for the winners.

Everyone cheers as they are all in need of a good pizza in the moment, but Jeff doesn't stop there, as he continues to show the castaways the reward.

**Probst:** But, that's not all.

As he finishes his sentence, Probst reveals a basket containing nine letters, each one directed to each of the nine castaways left in the game. As soon as the letters are shown the music becomes emotional and tons of groans and surprised cheers are heard in the background.

**Probst:** You've spent twenty one days away from your family and it's about time we give you guys some love from home. The winners of this challenge will also receive letters from home, making this reward that much special.

Everyone nods as we can see the castaways all tearing down. Nicole is seen with tears on her face as Hailey comforts her, and Daniel has teary eyes but a big smile covering all his face.

**Probst:** I think this is worthy of a good challenge. We will drop for teams and we will get it started.

The castaways nod as they are all excited to start this challenge, wanting to win the best reward so far, that is a little love from home.

We then start seeing shots of the challenge course with sand bags flying all over the screen. Once the trios are ready the camera zooms out and then zooms in again to show all the castaways ready to start the challenge.

**Probst:** Alright, we have our three teams. Cameron, Daniel and Hailey. Carly, John and Vince and Deanna, Isaac and Nicole. Big reward on the line. Here we go, Survivor's ready?...GO!

Quickly Cameron, Vince and Deanna take one step forward to start the first phase of the challenge. They have to untangle the rope and toss it, trying to hoop it around that hoop to release the sandbags. They all have determined looks on their faces and they keep trying to get this part done. The first one to succeed is Cameron, putting the green team ahead as their sandbags fall in the ground and the three members of the team start collecting them. As soon as Daniel starts throwing the sandbags through the net tunnel, Deanna and Vince manage to release their sandbags at the same time, giving a fighting chance to all three groups. Daniel is seen doing a very good job as he doesn't miss any sandbags. The thrower for the red team is also Vince as he seems tired of doing all the work for his group, while Isaac and Deanna take turns on the second phase of the challenge. As Daniel finishes tossing the sandbags his team quickly starts helping him maneuver the rest of the sandbags that didn't go all the way through. The Yellow team takes the second place position as Vince tries his hardest to keep doing his part of the challenge. For the yellow team, Nicole is seen doing the most during the third phase of the challenge as she is fighting to win the reward that she was waiting for the whole game. As Vince finishes tossing, the green team has all their sandbags and are ready to start bouncing them trying to connect the targets, and Daniel will be the guy doing so. Right behind him is Nicole who also starts the last portion of the challenge. It's a neck a neck competition between the yellow and the green team as the red group quickly falls behind. Daniel and Nicole connect one sandbag after another putting both groups with three targets completed. When Vince starts the last phase for his group, Daniel connects his fourth sandbag as Nicole keeps trying to take the win home. Vince scores his first one as Nicole scores her fourth. The tension builds up as Daniel and Nicole are one target away from winning the whole challenge, but in the end, only one team is successful.

**Probst:** DANIEL DOES IT! DANIEL, CAMERON AND HAILEY WIN REWARD! Pizza, beer and love from home!

The three of them start jumping around and cheering as they can't believe they won the best reward so far. Nicole covers her face with her hands as she is about to cry, but she sucks it up and applauds the green team on their effort on winning the challenge. The rest of the losers also seem devastated they couldn't pull it through. Then the scene fast forwards to the nine castaways standing in front of Probst again, while only three of them have smiles on their faces.

**Probst:** Cameron, Daniel, Hailey. Pizza and beer will be awaiting you back at camp together with your loves ones letters from home.

The mood becomes very saddening as the winners nod, but the six losers all look down, sad they lost the opportunity to get such a refreshing reward.

**Probst (caring):** Nicole, it seems like this challenge was one of those challenges everyone wanted to win. How are you feeling right now?

**Nicole (emotional):** I'm not gonna lie, Jeff. I wanted this reward so badly...like, I'm happy that my friends will be able to get this comfort, but it just....sucks you know....*(tearing down)* We were so close...

Nicole can't continue her sentence as John and Deanna are seen comforting the woman. Suddenly the winning trio start whispering to each other as they seem to be discussing something. Jeff eagerly awaits for them as then Daniel finally speaks up.

**Daniel (serious):** Jeff, we would like to make a proposal to you.

Jeff looks curious to know what Daniel has to say as the rest of the tribe listens closely.

**Daniel (serious):** We talked and we agreed that this reward is very important for everyone here and we wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing he were the only ones to enjoy it. We decided that we would be willing to give up and the pizza and the beer so everyone on the tribe can receive their letters from home.

As soon as Daniel finishes his sentence, the castaways make shocked faces as they can't believe what they are hearing.

**Deanna (covering her mouth):** No way....

**Probst:** So, Hailey, Cameron and Daniel, do you all want to give up the food and the drinking part of this challenge so everyone can receive love from home?

The three castaways nod, as Nicole is highlighted, shocked by the group's attitude.

**Probst:** I say it's a fair switch.

Nicole quickly smiles and jumps to hug Hailey, thanking her for her actions as John starts to get emotional too, excited to receive some news from home.

**Probst:** Okay. Everyone's letters will be awaiting you guys at camp, enjoy it. You can grab your stuff and head back to camp.

Probst waves the castaways goodbye as heroic music starts to play in the background while the castaways pick up their bags and starts heading back to camp. Focus is given to Nicole kissing Hailey in the cheek as the girls cheer about the reward they just won before cutting to Hailey's confessional.

The camera focuses more on Hailey's, Cameron's and Daniel's smiles with the heroic music in the background as the show slowly fades to break

As the episode returns, we hear a happy and emotional music in the background, as the castaways arrive at camp, smiling and excited to see what is awaiting them in their shelter. Nicole is the first one to notice the basket full of letters from home laying above their shelter.

**Nicole (excited):** God, is here!

The woman quickly grabs the basket and starts giving each castaway their respective letters with a smile on her face.

**Nicole (thankful):** Really guys, I don't have words to describe how I'm feeling right now. I own you guys something, being one hundred percent honest here.

**Daniel (nodding):** Don't worry Nicole, we knew how much everyone wanted this.

Nicole smiles and hugs Daniel as the other castaways also thanks the three winners for their action at the challenge.

Nicole is seen walking to a private spot on the other side of the shelter as she opens up her letter.

**Nicole (emotional and excited):** Oh Jesus. Here we go.

Nicole starts reading her letter as tears start falling down her face, even getting the letter wet.

**Nicole (crying):** Look, this one is from my dad. *(sighs)* "I always knew you could do it, know that me and your mother are all the way back home rooting for you! Don't matter if you come back with the million or nor, you will always be a winner for us."

As she finishes it, she starts shaking her head and softly giggling. Th woman then proceeds to read the letter written by her older sister and her niece.

**Nicole (smiling):** "Hey Aunt Nicky! Me and Emilee are so excited to hear your awesome stories once you get back home, we miss you so much! We know you are doing your best, little sister, everyone at home is proud of you, keep fighting and don't give up! We love you!"

She wipes her tears away as we keep seeing her with a big smile while reading the letters, however instead of hearing what she says, we hear her confessional.

The scene goes back to the main portion of the camp, where the rest of the castaways open their own letters to read.

**Daniel:** Jesus, I think me and my wife never exchanged letters before.

**Hailey:** I think I never received a letter before!

The castaways all giggle at Hailey's comment as the camera pans trough them reading their letters and stops on Daniel, who has a smile on his face.

**Daniel *(to himself)*:** "...I love you, I love, I love you!"

Daniel reads the last sentence and starts shaking his head while tears roll down him face.

After Daniel's confessional the camera proceeds to show us John sitting on a log near the fire, emotionally reading his letter to himself.

**John (emotionally):** Look guys, my boy sent me a message.

**Deanna (moved):** Oh, that's so sweet! What does it say?

**John (emotionally):** "John, David said he misses you a lot and that he can't wait to see his dad again, he doesn't stop asking about you!"

Everyone giggles at John's letter as we see the history professor smiling from ear to ear.

Another shot of John smiling is shown and then the emotional music stops as we can see Vince sitting near the sea alone. We can only hear the sound of the waves and the wind blowing. Vince is wiping the tears off his face as he is seen holding his letter with one hand.

**Vince:** Look at me. I'm just like a big baby! *(chuckling and crying)*

Vince continue to read his letter from his mother, as we keep seeing his cry. The scene is given a lot of focus, since it's the first time we see Vince getting emotional over something.

Vince is seen standing up with a serious glance at his face as he wipes away the last tears on his face and gets ready to return to camp, with his poker face on. The music changes to a more obscure tune as the camera keeps focusing on Vince

**Vince (serious to himself):** And the game is back on.

We see Vince's back as he makes his way up to the main camp, holding his letter, before it cuts to his second confessional.

We see shots of a big caterpillar crawling up a tree in a fast forward manner to show the time passing by until Vince, Isaac and Carly are talking in a private spot in the woods.

**Vince:** So guys, after last Tribal I think it's pretty evident that we are going to be everyone's main target from here on out, and we need to make something to shake things up in here.

**Isaac:** I agree, we are three against six right now. We need at least two more votes on our side to protect our lives in this game.

**Vince:** Exactly, I think we may be able to get John and Nicole with us, since I don't think they will want to lay all their faith in that Daniel's army, or something like this. *(ironic)*

**Carly (pretending to be interested):** Yeah, I think Nicole and John are the ones who will have the most benefit in joing us.

Vince nods as Isaac keeps staring at the two and then it cuts to his confessional.

The three of them keep discussing as Isaac come sup with an new idea.

**Isaac:** Look, I have Daniel and Deanna one hundred per cent by my side. I'm on their alliance since day one and I think they will do whatever I tell them do. I just need to convince Vince is not the best option right now.

**Vince (unsure):** Are you sure? Because I don't think they are going to vote off one of their own.

**Isaac:** I'll try to make things work with Daniel and then I tell you if everything went all right. We can always make them vote out Nicole or John, who are pretty much floating in the middle of all this.

**Vince (nodding):** If you say so, dude.

Isaac nods as he confirms his plan to Vince and Carly, who seem rather unsure about it. As the three of them are going back to camp, the camera highlights Carly, who narrows her eye, showing suspicion of Isaac.

The camera shows Carly eating rice and glancing at Isaac talking with Daniel before it switches to a scene of the sky turning into night.

### Day 23

A new day emerges in Oceania's islands as suddenly we see the sun shining bright in the sky and the music becomes calm and peaceful. Then the scene switches to Deanna and Carly chatting up at the sea.

**Deanna:** This game is really taking a crazy turn, right?

**Carly (nodding):** Yeaaah! I mean, like, this last tribal was really nuts for me. I'm kind of glad we were able to get to an unanimous decision either way.

**Deanna:** Sure. I mean, I know we are not on the same page here as far as alliances go, no secrets, but I feel like we would get along very well in the real world.

**Carly (smiling):** Of course, girl.

Carly keeps smiling as they start chatting about their position in the game while they giggle and have fun by the sea.

The two girls are still talking as we see shots of Carly throwing some water on her shoulder and cleaning the dirty away.

**Carly (getting serious):** So, I think it's fair to warn you about something. I know you guys think I'm with Vince and everything else, but I'm saying to you right now that's really not the case.

Deanna makes a slightly surprised face as she wasn't expecting to hear any of that, but she lets Carly keep giving her discourse.

**Carly:** And the thing is, Vince is a very controlling guy and I'm not down to be with him anymore.

**Deanna (trying to understand):** Yeah...I feel you. But what do you have to warn me about?

**Carly:** The problem for you guys is that while I'm not with Vince, there is someone who is right there with him. And that's Isaac.

A slimy sound is heard in the background as Deanna furrows her eyebrows.

**Carly:** Like, about the Daniel's plan to vote out Vince, he was the one who ratted all of you, if I remember well

**Deanna (confused):** Well, thank you for warning me Carly. So Isaac is playing the both sides thing?

Carly nods as the girls keep talking about Isaac and how he is floating between the two alliances. The camera later focuses on Deanna who listens closely to everything Carly has to say.

We see shots of birds quickly flying in the sky as the scene transitions to Deanna meeting with Daniel and Hailey in a spot near their shelter while no one else is around. Daniel is eating a fruit and Hailey is finishing to braid her hair as Deanna speaks up.

**Deanna:** So guys, I really need to tell you what went on this morning. Like, I think we need to watch over ourselves here.

**Daniel (worried):** What happened?

**Deanna:** Carly told me Isaac is actually aligned with Vince, and this could mean serious trouble. We cannot let Isaac play both sides like this.

**Hailey (unsure):** But why should we trust Carly? The girl is trouble in a human-shape form.

**Deanna (convinced):** That's the thing, but look, if we start to join the points, we can see the bigger picture. Like, Isaac right now is getting water with Vince.

Deanna raises her eyebrows as Hailey and Daniel notice the two guys missing from camp.

Carly returns to camp and lays on the shelter as the music get quirkier and the three original Kusaie members keep talking.

**Daniel (serious):** Look, if this is true, this is a very serious fact. We can't jump in on conclusions like that.

**Deanna:** I know, but, all the facts lead to that. That's why Cameron was so mad at Isaac when we merged, that's why Stephen left. Isaac is playing with them.

**Daniel:** Anyway, he can't do anything about it, if Isaac join their side they are still out-numbered. Vince is our real concern now.

**Hailey (nodding):** I agree with Daniel on this one. Vince is dangerous, there's no more time for him here.

**Deanna (holding back):** Okay, for sure. Just warning you guys to keep both of your eyes on Isaac. He could be scheming something.

**Daniel:** Sure.

Daniel smiles and then the scene switches to Isaac and Vince approaching the camp, chuckling and carrying buckets full of water.

The sun is burning hot as we see Daniel, Nicole, John and Cameron sitting in the sand, near the sea, as Daniel proposes the idea of getting rid of Vince for everyone there.

**Daniel (changing the topic):** Well, since everyone is here reunited, I would like to talk with you guys about something. I don't want to dictate nothing, or something like this, but don't you think we should all get rid of Vince?

**John:** Yeah, I guess that is the most logical thing to do right now.

**Nicole (worried):** Aren't you guys worried he might have an idol, or stuff like that?

**John:** That's always a possibility, but seriously, if he has one, then it should be Carly going home.

**Nicole:** I'm okay with that, if everyone's is on board.

**Daniel (checking):** So, everyone here agrees that we need to stand united to get rid of Vince and then Carly, right?

Everyone nods as Daniel nods back, glad that everyone is on the same page as him about the next Tribal Council.

Now, we see Cameron and Daniel leaving the conversation, as only John and Nicole keep talking near the sea.

**John (checking):** So, we are really down to send Vince home, right?

**Nicole (calm):** Yeah, I mean, if everyone is on board with this, I guess is the right thing to do, Vince can't last that much longer.

**John:** I was thinking that maybe keeping Vince here would keep the target off our backs, but that doesn't seem the best option right now.

**Nicole:** Totally, keeping Vince here will only pain a bigger target on our backs. We are fine by now.

**John (nodding):** Exactly. We've got each other backs, we should be just fine for some more days.

**Nicole (smiling):** Sure.

John smiles back to Nicole as they both change the topic of their conversation, after getting into an agreement. Then the episode switches to John's confessional.

the music gets a happy rhythm as we see the sun shining in the sky and then Cameron and Hailey preparing to embark on a fishing boat with all the fishing material inside.

**Hailey (joking):** Are you ready, sailor?

**Cameron:** I have never been so ready before.

They both giggle as Hailey playfully punches Cameron in the arm. We see Cameron helping Hailey get in the boat as they start to set sail to try and fish something for the tribe.

We go back to see Cameron and Hailey, now at deep sea, fishing. We see a lot of shots of Cameron underwater with the fishing spear and then Hailey trying to have some luck with the fishes.

**Hailey (excited):** Oh jesus, this is so difficult.

We see Cameron teaching Hailey how to sue the spear as the music continues to be happy and exciting. Once they are done, the music calms down a little and Cameron counts how many fish they got.

**Cameron:** Four, five and six! Six fishes!

**Hailey (happy):** Way to go bro! *(high-fiving Cameron)*

**Cameron:** It was fun Hailey. I missed our old moments back at Kusaie.

**Hailey:** Yeah, fun times. But you never told me what happened after the swap. You've been so quiet since we merged.

**Cameron (slightly holding back):** Well, not the best memories, I can say you that.

**Hailey (curious):** Is true that Isaac flipped to send Stephen home?

**Cameron (letting go):** Hm...Yeah...I mean, he lied to me both times we were there. He voted out Stephen and Brooke, and I was the next to go if we hadn't merged.

**Hailey (slightly shocked):** Oh, I guess he really switched sides.

**Cameron (honest):** At first I didn't want to just throw him under the bus, but yeah, he did. He is playing with Vince, I don't trust him anymore, and if I were you, I wouldn't trust either.

Hailey keep staring at Cameron with a worried expression right before it cuts to another Cameron's confessional.

The both of them arrive back at camp with a bucket full of fishes of all sizes. The whole tribe is excited to see them back, as we see Nicole sitting by the fire, preparing some rice to go along with the fish.

**Cameron (excited):** I guess we have a meal for the night, guys!!

Everyone cheers as Cameron puts the bucket near the fire and hugs Hailey.

**Cameron (smiling):** And she got to catch one guys.

**Hailey (playfully):** Yeah, you will have the luck to eat one fish caught by Hailey herself!

Everyone applauds as the girl blushes and giggles. Cameron continues to hug her right before it cuts to her confessional.

A final focus is given to Hailey eating her fish with the the rest of the tribe as she eyes Isaac right before cutting to a commercial break.

### Day 24

As the episode comes back we see that a new day starts at the Islas camp. Isaac is seen waking up as he stretches and then proceeds to sit right next to Daniel near the fire.

**Isaac:** Good morning, dude.

**Daniel (smiling):** Good morning. I think there's some rice left from breakfast today

Isaac nods as it cuts to his confessional.

We see Isaac eating some of the rice left as he sits next to Daniel again and brings up the game talk.

**Isaac:** So, ready for the challenge today?

**Daniel:** I don't know, I guess we never know, I'm just sure I'll give my best to guarantee Vince won't win that necklace.

**Isaac:** Look, dude, there's something I want to talk to you.

Isaac looks around to check no one is near them so he can proceed with his conversation.

**Isaac:** Don't you think we got to consider other options as long as the vote goes. I know Vince is a big player, but keeping him around will leave the target off of us.

**Daniel (unsure):** I'm not sure about that, man. We can't give three more days to Vince.

**Isaac:** Vince can have his fall later, right now we need to worry about the ones who are playing under the radar. These ones are dangerous for the future.

**Daniel (doubtful):** Like who?

**Isaac:** John and Nicole. If we give them time, they are going to rule this game. Vince can go home anytime we want.

**Daniel (unsure):** Look, I'm still not sure. Let's see how this challenge goes and then we can talk more about it.

**Isaac (nodding):** Okay, but seriously, think about it.

Daniel nods back as Isaac goes back to eating his rice.

We see the castaways getting ready for the challenge as a final focus is given to Daniel talking something we can't hear with John as his confessional airs in the background.

After showing Daniel's confessional the scene cuts to a beautiful view of the sea, surrounded by land and in the clear water we can already see the structure of today's immunity challenge. Then the camera quickly zooms in, showing us Jeff Probst standing on a floating platform right in front of another big platform where the nine castaways are standing. In the middle of both platforms we see nine colored gates in the water as tribal musci plays in the background.

**Probst:** Are you guys ready to get to today's challenge? Today you are going to test your ability to remain calm when everything else in your body urges you to do otherwise.

Everyone looks serious as they start checking out the challenge area. Jeff then proceeds to explain the challenge rules.

**Probst:** The person who lasts the longest in this challenge wins immunity and guarantees one in eight shots of winning this game. Losers go to Tribal Council where someone will become the first member of our jury.

Everyone is seen nodding and smiling as they are excited to have made the jury phase of the game.

**Probst:** Alright, Hailey, I'll need that necklace back, everyone else get in your positions and we will get it started.

All the castaways jump in the water and then we see Hailey taking off the immunity necklace and swimming over to Jeff, to give it back to him.

**Probst:** Once again, immunity is back up for grab. Everybody slide under the gate.

We see the castaways taking their positions as they await for the starting line from Jeff.

**Probst:** This challenge is officially on.

We see shots of the castaways floating in the water, trying to remain calm as the tide already starts to rise, slowly taking away all their breathing space. We see the camera fast forwarding in time as the tide keeps raising and it's almost fully covering all their faces. Carly is seen complaining and then a marker appears on the screen telling us 30 minutes has already passed since the beginning of the challenge.

**Probst:** You are running out of space. Wondering how much you can still remain without panicking. I may have something that might peak your guys interest.

Everyone suddenly starts to pay more attention to what Jeff is saying as the music becomes tenser.

**Probst:** I'm gonna give you a chance to change your situation in this game, right now. But it will require an instant decision.

Jeff is seen cutting a rope with a machete as suddenly nine buoys emerge from the water, one in front of each castaway.

**Probst:** First person to touch their buoy wins an advantage in the game, but gives up their shot at immunity. GO!

The music goes for its highest as at first no one moves, but then suddenly John makes a move and Isaac follows him right after. It's a race to see who can get to their buoy first, but as John dropped first he successfully wins the race.

**Probst:** JOHN HAS IT! Advantage in the game for John, and nothing for you Isaac.

Isaac is seen shaking his head in frustration as he punches his buoy and then starts making his way to the bigger platform. The John is seen climbing the platform, with a big smile on his face.

**Probst:** Nobody else took the bait.

We see shots of the castaways closing their eyes trying to focus on the challenge, but then out of nowhere, Carly gives up.

**Carly (annoyed):** I can't anymore.

**Probst:** And just like that, Carly joins Isaac and John, as the three of them are out of the challenge.

We see Isaac helping Carly climb the platform as once again time fast forwards, as we see shots of the challenge and then a highlight on the immunity necklace hanging next to Jeff. One hour has passed and the water is already inching toward the one inch mark. The water starts to go over the agte and some castaways are seen out of breath. Hailey tries to remain calm, but suddenly a little wave hits her and water enters her nose and she decides to leave the challenge, being the second person out. After we see Hailey swimming out the camera switches to Nicole starting to panic and Daniel goes fully underwater, trying to remain in the game. After some time under water Daniel goes back to surface, but he is out of the challenge and then Nicole follows him.

**Probst:** Nicole and Daniel are out of this challenge. We are down to only three. Vince, Deanna and Cameron.

We see people looking worried to Vince, who tries to remain calm, even with all the water surround his face. Deanna tries to make a snorkel with her own hands as she starts to struggle with the tide raising. The water now is above the gate. The images are nerve wracking as people start to get out of breath as we see Cameron holding himself on the grade. The music gets also tense as Deanna starts to struggle even more, suffocating, after some seconds she decides to opt out of the challenge. Leaving only Vince and Cameron fighting for the necklace.

**Nicole (whispering):** Oh my God, don't let him win it.

We see Nicole hugging Hailey as the two boys in the challenge start to struggle even more with the water raising, but after an emotional battle, one of them drops out, leaving only one winner to take the immunity back to camp.

**Probst:** Cameron drops out, VINCE WINS IMMUNITY!

Cameron is seen shaking his head, as he knew he had to win this one and then the camera switches to Vince, tired, but celebrating his win on the challenge. The castaways applaud, but it's clear none of them are happy with the results of the challenge, only Isaac is seen with a sincere smile on his face.

 Castaway

The view transitions to later when all the castaways and Probst are standing in the big platform floating in the water.

**Probst:** Vince, come on over!

A weak round of applause is heard as Vince makes his way to Jeff to receive his necklace. Jeff puts the necklace around Vince's neck as the race car driver winks at Carly, excited about his win on the challenge.

**Probst:** Congratulations Vince, you are not going home tonight. Now, John, here is what you won in this challenge.

Vince thanks Jeff as Probst proceeds to go on and give John a scrolled paper that says "open in private"

**John:** Thank you very much!

John looks to the reward he just won and wonders what is written on it. A bigger round of applause is heard as Nicole hugs John, happy that he won the advantage.

**Probst:** It's yours to open in private. Everybody else, after twenty four days, someone is going home. You can grab your stuff and head back to camp, I see you tonight at Tribal.

The castaways nods as heroic music starts to play in the background. As the castaways jump in the water to return to the shore, we see Vince giving a back flip before it cuts to his confessional.

The camera keeps focusing on Vince with the necklace around his neck for some more minutes before cutting to the last commercial break of this episode.

As the episode returns we see the castaways arriving back at camp with Vince grinning ear to ear with the necklace around his neck. Daniel is the only one to congratulate the guy when they arrive back at camp.

**Daniel:** Congratulations, dude. That challenge was definitively stressful.

**Vince:** Thank you very much.

Vince is shown with a big smile as both of them shake their hands. The camera then proceeds to focus on John placing his bag near the shelter and getting his scrolled piece of paper so he can finally discover what is all about.

John now is alone at the forest as he takes his time to open up the note.

**John (curious):** Let's see in what mess I just got myself into.

John opens up the note and starts reading it out loud.

**John:** "Congratulations, you've just won an extra vote. What you choose to do with this information is up to you. This extra vote will be cast in addition to your regular vote at Tribal Council."

John makes a slightly surprised face as a smile appear on his face.

**John:** "When you intend to use this vote you must announce it before Jeff says: 'I'll go tally the votes...'. This vote will count as any other at Tribal Council."... Interesting.

John keeps reading the note as he checks to see if he understand the rules quite right. After he finishes, he scrolls it up again and puts it in his pocket. He then proceeds to start making his way back to camp, with a smile on his face.

After John's confessional, the camera shows us a beautiful shot of the sky, with clouds all over it. After that, the camera goes down again to highlight Daniel, Nicole and Hailey talking near the sea.

**Daniel:** So, I guess what we didn't want to happen, just happened...

**Nicole:** Exactly, we need some kind of plan B for now.

Daniel is seen nodding right before it cuts to Nicole's confessional.

**Daniel:** And what is our plan B?

**Hailey (unsure):** I feel like Carly, right?

**Daniel:** Yeah, that was what I was thinking as well. If we can't get him, her would be the best choice.

**Nicole:** I guess it's simple then, Carly goes tonight, we are down to eight, Vince goes home next time he loses immunity.

**Daniel:** Sounds like a deal to me.

Nicole and Hailey nod their heads in agreement as the trio seems to have found a solid answer to their insecurities.

After that, the camera promptly switches to Daniel, Isaac and Deanna talking in the woods as Isaac tells the two of them his plan for the night.

**Isaac:** Well, in the end, Vince won immunity, so we kind of need a new plan to back us up.

**Daniel:** Exactly, I've been talking to people and they seem on board to take out Carly tonight. It's the best choice for me too.

**Isaac (resistant):** Are you sure we wanna go the easy way around?

**Daniel:** Look, I really do think it's the best option.

Isaac is seen shaking his head as Deanna looks to Daniel with a worried expression.

The focus goes back to the three of them talking as Isaac keeps pushing for another decision.

**Deanna (curious):** But do you have something different in mind, Isaac?

**Isaac:** For me, John should be going tonight. The guy is a player, the best kind, he is flying under the radar and now he has an advantage on his back pocket. If that isn't dangerous for me, I don't know what is.

Daniel and Deanna are highlighted as they seem to be giving their all to think about Isaac's plan.

**Isaac (decided):** And why would we get rid of Carly? Carly is no threat at all, she is no danger, she has no shots at winning any challenge or even this game.

**Daniel:** Yeah, but I feel like I can rust John and John can trust be and I don't want to burn that bridge without having to.

**Isaac:** Daniel, wake up! John is good for now, but do you know that once Vince and Carly are out you are going to be their target, right?

Daniel makes a worried face as the trio keep discussing the vote, but we don't hear it, instead it cuts to Isaac's confessional again.

As Isaac leaves the conversation, Deanna quickly glances at Daniel and makes a worried face.

**Deanna (worried):** So...what are we going to do?

**Daniel (giving up):** Maybe we should just vote for John, and let it be, as most as it sucks.

**Deanna:** I don't think that's a good idea. We can't do whatever he wants Daniel, for me, he is putting his neck on the line and maybe it's time to send him home.

A slimy sound is heard in the background as Daniel isn't sure about what to do.

Daniel is still unsure about what to do, but Deanna keeps throwing him some ideas.

**Deanna:** Look, I do think his time has come. Cameron is uneasy with him, Hailey is uneasy with him and now I am to. I doubt John and Nicole will have something against the idea as well, we've got the whole plan in front of us.

**Daniel (thoughtful):** I'm going to think about it De, it's just that things are happening way too fast for me.

**Deanna:** Okay, Dan, but just remember we don't have that much time left.

**Daniel:** Yeah, I know...I promise I will be fast about.

**Deanna:** Let's go back to camp then, you can think through things while we walk.

Daniel nods as they start heading back to camp. The camera keeps the focus on Daniel's face, who seems really bothered with everything that is going on.

Back at camp, Isaac is seen arriving as Carly is laying in the shelter and Vince eats a fruit near the fireplace. Isaac quickly sits next to Carly and makes a signal to Vince.

**Isaac (whispering):** Come here a sec, dude.

Vince nods and joins his two allies in the shelter.

**Vince:** What's up?

**Isaac (whispering):** I just talked with Daniel and Deanna, it was hard, but I think I convinced them to vote out John tonight.

**Carly (suspicious):** You *think?*

**Isaac:** I'm almost sure. They realized it's the best option for their games now that Vince has immunity. We should be set for tonight.

**Vince:** Okay, I'm fine with voting John out, that advantage could be really dangerous.

**Carly (bluntly):** Sure. Whatever.

Carly lays down again as the camera focuses on Vince and Isaac shaking heads to each other.

A beautiful butterfly is highlighted flying around camp as we see time pass by. Suddenly the focus goes to Carly, with a thoughtful expression as she stands up from the shelter and mkes her way to Deanna and Nicole who are sitting near the fireplace.

**Carly (whispering):** Can you girls come here with me a second?

Nicole and Deanna nod as they stand up and start making their way to a private spot near the trees. The camera highlights Carly, as she seems to be determined to do something.

The three girls are now alone, with only nature surrounding them, so they can finally speak up.

**Deanna:** What's the deal, Carly girl?

**Carly (straight forward):** Look, I know my name was brought up and I know I may be going home tonight, but I just came here to say that this might not be the nest idea for you guys.

**Deanna (interested):** Hmm, go on.

**Carly:** Well, as I said before, I not attached to Vince at all, I couldn't care less about him, but unfortunately he is safe tonight, which means you guys should vote out his closest ally, which isn't me...It's Isaac.

A small gong is heard in the background as Nicole makes a slightly surprised face.

**Carly:** Isaac wants John gone tonight, but in reality, he should be the one going. We can't let him play both sides.

**Nicole:** He wants John gone??

**Deanna (nodding):** Yeah, he just said that to me and Daniel as well.

Nicole makes a more surprised face as the girls keep talking.

**Carly:** He is a wild card, a threat to everyone's game, while I'm just this girl who is here to have fun. Who is the best option?

**Deanna:** I agree with you, and for me, he is the one going as well.

Carly nods as the camera focuses on Nicole, who is still thinking about it.

The focus goes back to Deanna and Carly waiting to hear something from Nicole, who then finally speaks up.

**Nicole:** Okay, I feel like that could be the best thing to do right now.

**Deanna:** I think we need to talk with the rest and we will be set for TC.

**Carly (concerned):** Yes please, but please don't mention nothing about it to Vince, I mean, he still needs to think I'm on his side.

**Deanna (smiling):** Don't worry, you are fine.

Carly gives a fake smile back as it cuts to her confessional.

We see the sky as the sun is about to set. We can hear and feel the tension of tribal Council arriving as the castaways only have some minutes before it's arrival. The camera then proceeds to show us John and Daniel by the beach, as they have a last-minute talk.

**John:** So, brother, I feel like we only have some minutes left and nothing seems decided yet.

**Daniel (conflicted):** Yeah, I know...

**John:** I heard my name has been brought up, is is true?

**Daniel (sincere):** Yes. Isaac wants you gone, and I think Vince and Carly will vote the same way.

**John:** I thought Isaac was on our side.

**Daniel:** I thought the same thing, but I don't know if I can trust him anymore.

**John (heartfelt):** Look, Dan, we are up to do whatever you feel comfortable with. Carly, Isaac, whatever.

Daniel is seen nodding and thanking John as the boys keep talking, but instead of hearing them it cuts to John's confessional.

the nine remaining castaways are seen grabbing their torches and Vince wears his necklace with a little smirk on his face. The castaways start walking in line as the camera zooms out and we start hearing Daniel's confessional.

Finally, day 24 it's coming to an end. We see the moon shining as the Tribal Council hut starts to appear in the screen and the famous music starts playing. Nine lighted torches are walking in a line, approaching the area, inside it, as always, it's Jeff Probst himself, waiting for the castaways.

**Probst:** Welcome to Tribal Council, Islas.

One by one the castaways all sit down in their places and turn their attentions to Probst.

**Probst (curious):** Okay, let's go all the way back to the reward challenge. Daniel, you gave up the eating and drinking part of it so everyone could win some love from home, where's the reason behind it?

**Daniel:** Well, I feel like it wouldn't be fair with everyone else to not get that reward, Jeff. This just remembers that above all these gameplay and strategy, we are all humans.

Some castaways are seen nodding, but others as Carly are clearly annoyed by the speech.

**Probst:** So, Vince, if I had to ask you, do you believe that this move by Cameron, Daniel and Hailey came fully from their hearts?

**Vince:** Look, I know these three are great persons, but it's almost impossible to say such a thing in a game like Survivor. I clearly see a jury move right there by the three of them, but nothing to complain, smart on their part.

Cameron is seen shaking his head in disagreement.

**Probst:** And after all that, you won immunity today. Do you think you needed it?

**Vince:** If I needed it? Hell yeah I needed it. It's clear that these people are all ganging up on me and Carly from now one, so, every win counts Jeff.

The mood becomes tenser as Probst turns his attention back to Carly.

**Probst:** If Vince is right and now he has immunity, that could mean trouble for you Carly.

**Carly:** Of course, it's always trouble for Carly! *(playfully rolling her eyes)* I know my name has been brought up today, but I made clear to everyone where I stand in this tribe, and I warned them who is the real danger around here.

The music picks up as some people feel intrigued by Carly's answer, including Jeff Probst himself.

**Probst (curious):** And who would that be?

**Carly (playfully):** You will find out soon Jeff.

Carly is seen winking at Jeff, who advances with the questionnaire.

**Probst:** John, do you have any idea of who could Carly be talking about?

**John:** I'm not sure, but it could be me as far as I'm concerned. I've heard my name has been brought up today due to my recently acquired advantage.

**Probst:** Isaac, is that true? Did John get a target on his back because of his advantage?

**Isaac (sincere):** To be honest with you, I always thought John was a threat to everyone's game. He is a smart guy, he is mature, he is an natural observer, the guy is just thrilling his way to victory right now, and we also won an advantage, which clearly makes it that much easier for him to get there.

John looks at Isaac with a slightly surprised expression as Probst moves on.

**Probst:** So, it's true you might be in danger with Carly tonight?

**John:** Yes. And it's hard for me to understand it, because I have been nothing but honest during my whole time here, I never gave anyone reasons to not trust me, and for me, that's enough to keep me in the game over some people here.

People start looking around, as mystery fills in the area even more.

**Probst:** Deanna, people are been rather mysterious tonight, what are the odds a blindside may happen?

**Deanna:** I would say the chances are high. I don't want to brag that much about it as well, because as far as I know, the only person safe here tonight it's Vince.

The camera shows us Vince with his necklace and then Isaac's and John's faces.

**Probst:** And what do you do to make sure the right decision is been held tonight?

**Deanna:** I feel like the right decision is voting off the person who you trust the least.

**Probst:** Daniel, once again trust seems to be an important topic here on Tribal Council. what can you make about it?

**Daniel (sincere):** Jeff, I think that this game is moved by trust, and that's the mystery behind it all, Who can you trust, who can you not trust. When you can trust, when you can't trust. Solving this puzzle is hard, and my head has been aching for the last hours because of it. Even people I thought I could trust 100% on this game failed me, and this is killing me! I sincerely still don't know what is the best option for me tonight, but I feel like thinking more about it won't help either, we just gotta vote.

The music picks up once again, as people all look down, trying to absolve everything Daniel just said, after some seconds, Probst breaks the silence.

**Probst:** If that's your wish, it's time to vote, Hailey, you're up.

The young girl stands up in a quirky manner and as she makes her way to the voting urn she looks back to her tribe mates to have a last second confirmation about what to do. Then, one by one the castaways all cast their votes and none of them are shown to the audience. The last person to go is Daniel himself as he takes minutes to decide what to write down, and in the end he just writes a name in silence and places it on the urn, without showing it to the audience as well. Once he comes back, he sits down and takes a deep breath, waiting for Jeff to continue.

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

John pats Daniel in the back as Isaac is seen looking at Probst with serious face, confused about everything that is going on. Then, Jeff returns with the urn, and Carly is nervously waiting for him to begin reading the votes.

**Probst:** If anyone wants to play the hidden immunity idol, now would be the time to do so.

The camera pans to Vince and then to Hailey, but none of then says anything.

**Probst:** 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: John**

John smiles and nods and then we see Carly closing her eyes.

**Second Vote: Isaac**

The music makes a turn and we see Isaac with a shocked face, as he didn't expect it.

**Third Vote: John**

Nicole places her hand on John's shoulder as she looks sadly to the votes been read.

**Fourth Vote: Isaac** That's two votes for John and two votes for Isaac.

Isaac shakes his head in disapproval as Vince looks perplexed by the votes so far.

**Fifth Vote: Isaac**

**Sixth Vote: Isaac** That's four votes Isaac, two votes John.

Isaac is completely shocked as Daniel is seen with his head down and Carly finally lets go of the nervousness and smirks to Probst.

**Probst:** Seventh vote and eight person voted out of Survivor: Oceania and the first member of our jury: Isaac, that's five and that's enough, you need to bring me your torch.

Isaac stands up quickly, in total shock as Vince is the only one to stand up to say his goodbyes.

**Isaac (shocked):** Wow guys, way to get me.

Daniel covers his face as he can't look Isaac in the eyes and then the camera proceeds to show us Carly crossing her eyes with a smirk on her face as Vince sits down again, totally lost. Isaac then places his torch in front of Probst with a bitter sweet smile on his face.

**Probst:** Isaac the tribe has spoken, it's time for you to go.

Isaac nods once and makes his way out of the Tribal Council area as Nicole is seen hugging John as they wait for Probst's last sentence.

**Probst:** Your second tribal council as a merged tribe and your second blindside. It seems like trust has been an important topic around here, but with these many blindsides, who can you really trust? Grab your stuff and head back to camp, goodnight.

The castaways all stand up as a sad music starts to play. They all grab their torches and we see Deanna and Cameron comforting Daniel as they walk out of Tribal Council in line and one more episode comes to an end.

## Next Time on *Survivor*...

* The castaways are ready to play the game of their lives.

*"It's the perfect time to hit him"*

*"Don't worry about it, I got you covered"*

*"It's going to be the Tribal Council of my life"*

## Author's Notes

* The episode title was said by Hailey when her group decided to share some part of their reward on day 22.