Crisis in a Desperate Time

**Crisis in a Desperate Time** is the twelfth episode of Survivor: Huahine

## Story

### Roro

Frank, Jackson, Lisa, Nina, Paul, Raj, and Shelly arrive back at camp after the crazy tribal council. Everybody congratulates Paul on staying in the game. He laughs and says he's absolutely shocked. Nina asks him how he's feeling about the disadvantage Jeff said he'd be receiving. Paul responds that he's feeling very nervous, because Jeff said it would be a massive disadvantage that could potentially cost him his game. Lisa says that at least he's still in the game. Paul agrees, and says he's very lucky.

It's morning and the tribe is preparing for the day. Jackson and Raj can be seen fishing out in the sea. Shelly is walking to the water well with everybody's canteens, doing the morning water run while Frank is collecting fruit alongside her. Lisa is tending to the fire, listening intently to a story Nina is telling her. The only person not occupied is Paul. He's sitting in the shelter. As he does so, he notices a small scroll tucked away in his bag.

Paul walks into a secluded area and checks that nobody is around. Once he's sure he's alone, he opens up the scroll. It reads:

**YOU HAVE RECIEVED THE DISADVANATGE LIST**

**This list consist of five tasks. You must try your hardest to complete every task on this list. For every task you do not complete, one penalty vote will be cast against you at the next tribal council. If you manage to complete every task, you will not receive any penalty votes. Below is a list of the tasks you must complete.**

**1. Correctly predict who will win the next immunity challenge.**
**2. Purposefully place 5th in the next immunity challenge.**
**3. Make a fire in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.**
**4. Find a stick marked with a blue flag around your campsite.**
**5. Sacrifice your tribe's food source by throwing the rice into the fire.**

**Any penalty votes earned will still count against you if you win individual immunity, or if a hidden immunity idol is played on you. Good luck.**

Once finished reading, Paul drops the scroll and puts his hands to his face. He sighs, but composes himself. He sticks the disadvantage list back into his bag before returning to camp.

As the afternoon sun shines on the camp, Paul pulls Jackson and Raj aside. He shows them his disadvantage list and reads out the tasks he must complete. Both Jackson and Raj look completely shocked. Raj asks if he's seriously going to throw the rice in the fire, and Paul sighs. He says he doesn't want to, but if he has to then he might. Jackson asks how he's going to manage to complete everything, and Paul says he has no clue. Raj asks if he needs any help with anything on the list, but Paul shakes his head. He says he's going to look for the stick marked with the flag.

Paul walks off into the forest. He doesn't know anything about the whereabouts of the stick he must find, so he spends hours looking everywhere he can. He turns over rocks, climbs up trees, and looks in bushes. He doesn't have any luck for the first portion of his search, so he relocates to the beach. He checks a hollow log, but doesn't find it. As he walks along the shore, he notices a patch of long grass. He searches in it, and sure enough, finds the stick marked with a blue flag. He smiles and pumps his fist.

Raj and Jackson are walking together through the forest. Raj tells Jackson stories of his childhood, about what it was like growing up in India. Jackson looks intrigued, and asks many questions. Raj asks Jackson what it was like for him growing up, and Jackson tells Raj a couple of stories about his family, including how his dad would play sports with him every night after school. Raj comments on how sweet that is, and Jackson agrees. He says that his dad is his best friend in the world.

On the other side of camp, Frank, Lisa, Nina, and Shelly are sitting in the shelter together. They're all laughing, talking about things outside of the game. However, their talk does eventually evolve into strategy. Frank asks what they're all thinking for the vote, and Lisa says that if he doesn't win immunity, Jackson is clearly the best option to go. Nina nods vigorously, saying he's the biggest threat. Shelly says that she wonders what Paul's disadvantage is. This sparks speculation. Frank predicts that it's a disadvantage in the challenge, but Lisa says Jeff made it out to be a bigger deal than that. Nina half-jokingly says that he may have to dress up in a chicken costume for the rest of the game, causing everybody to laugh.

### Challenge

**RORO**

The Roro tribe make their way onto the challenge beach where Jeff greets them. He informs them all that they will be playing **Station By Station**. The castaways must run to the opposite end of the beach and count the number of items at six different stations. Remembering the numbers, the castaways will run back to their starting stations and put their numbers into a combo lock. If all six numbers are correct, the lock will release and the castaway is able to smash their tile. The first castaway to smash their tile will win immunity.

Survivors ready? GO!

It's a sprint to the opposite end of the beach, where the castaways count every item. Soon, everybody begins running back. Lisa tries first but is wrong, followed by Jackson and Nina. A couple more minutes pass of people running and counting, and nobody has come any closer. This challenge goes on for a while, with everybody beginning to tire. Out of energy, Raj walks to and from his starting station, as well as Shelly and Frank. Paul is trying deliberately to remain in the back end of the group, so he can place fifth. After many more failed attempts, both Jackson, Lisa, and Nina come back at the same time to put in their numbers. Lisa tries, but fails. So does Jackson, as the two head back out. However, Nina manages to correctly put the numbers in her lock and smashes her tile. Nina wins immunity!

Jeff puts the necklace around Nina's neck. Nina spins around, showcasing her necklace. Everybody laughs as Jeff tells them Nina cannot be voted out tonight, and has a once in six shot at winning this game. As tribe members begin heading back to camp, Jeff tells Paul to stay behind.

Once Jeff and Paul are alone, Jeff reminds Paul about his disadvantage list. he says that while Paul did manage to place fifth, and therefore complete one of his tasks, he also had to predict who he thought would win the challenge. Paul nods, and Jeff announces that Paul guessed Lisa would win, meaning he guessed incorrectly as Nina won. Paul sighs, and Jeff tells him he will be receiving at least one vote against him at tribal council.

Jeff then says that one of Paul's tasks is to make a fire in under two minutes and thirty seconds. The fire making competition will be located here, and begin now. Jeff shows Paul a fire making stand, which Paul walks over to. Jeff explains that he must build a fire high and strong enough to burn through a rope. It will be a tough challenge, but with the right skills he will be able to complete it. Understanding the rules, Paul nods and his time begins.

Paul starts off by building a small foundation for the fire. He adds some tinder, before surrounding it with kindling. Paul then pulls out the flint and begins scraping magnesium. After one minute has passed, Paul begins striking the flint. After around thirty more seconds, Paul gets a flame. Excited, he nurtures it into a stable flame. He adds some more sticks to try and build the fire. After two minutes, the flame is looking strong. It's licking the rope, but isn't burning through quite yet. With ten seconds left, Paul blows on the fire, but it isn't enough. Time is up and the fire hasn't burnt through the rope.

Disappointed, Paul returns to where Jeff is standing. Jeff tells Paul that he didn't manage to complete the task, and assumes he knows the consequences. Paul nods, and says he will be receiving another penalty vote. Jeff replies that he's right, before dismissing him. Paul gathers his things and heads back to camp.

### Roro

As the tribe arrives back at their campsite, people congratulate Nina on her win. She thanks everybody. Once everybody disperses to talk about strategy, Lisa and Nina are alone. Lisa says she's proud of Nina for winning her first immunity challenge, and Nina thanks her. Nina then says she's very excited for tonight, as they're all clear to vote for Jackson. Lisa smiles and says he's finally going to be eliminated, after all this time.

Paul and Jackson are talking in the woods. Paul asks who they're going to vote for, and Jackson says he doesn't know. Everything they've tried has failed. Paul says that Frank seems to be the leader on the other alliance, as he seems to be calling all the shots. Jackson agrees, and also says that he's very strategic. He's a threat to win it all. Paul asks if they should take the easy option and vote for him. Jackson says that he thinks they should.

Jackson and Paul meet up with Raj. The two fill him in on what they just discussed, about how they're voting for Frank. Raj is happy to vote for anybody, it doesn't matter to him. They all confirm their plan and split off. Just as Jackson and Paul leave, Shelly walks past Raj. She smiles at him and they start talking. Raj asks how she's planning to vote tonight, and Shelly says that she hasn't decided. Raj knows she's lying, and asks her to please consider voting Frank out. Shelly asks why, and Raj says he's too strategic. He's got everybody wrapped around his finger and is masterminding the game. He also says that he really wants to work with her, and would love to have her in his alliance. Shelly nods, and says she'll think about it.

Lisa is doing some work around the camp when Jackson walks in. He says hello to her, and Lisa asks how he's doing. Jackson says he's a little nervous for tribal, but hopes she'll consider keeping him around despite being the target. Lisa asks what reason she has to keep him, and Jackson replies that she'd be a valued member of their alliance. Plus, Frank is a bigger threat than him. Lisa doubts it, but Jackson says that he's only good at challenges. Frank's a massive strategic threat, who has a very easy path to the final tribal council if they don't vote him out now. Lisa tilts her head, saying he's not necessarily wrong, but he's also as good of a strategic player as Frank.

The majority alliance of Frank, Lisa, Nina, and Shelly are lying around the shelter. Frank confirms everybody is still voting for Jackson, and the three women nod. Shelly says that Raj has been trying his hardest to convince her to vote for Frank though, and that Raj even said he'd love to work with her in his alliance. Lisa sits up, and exclaims that Jackson has been saying the same thing to her, about how she'd be a valued alliance member. Nina says that they're scrambling around more than a lost puppy, causing people to laugh. Frank makes a sarcastic joke, saying he guess they'll have to vote for him now. Lisa says she'd never, and Shelly agrees.

As the afternoon fades into evening, the minority meet up once more. Paul says that he's very worried about being eliminated this round, as he's only managed to complete two of his tasks, meaning he's getting three penalty votes. Jackson pats him on the back and says he has nothing to worry about. He's the target and he doesn't have immunity, meaning he's catching all of the majority's votes. Paul, Jackson, and Raj stand in silence, all unsure what to say as they don't want to see any of them be voted out at tribal.

As the tribe is packing up and preparing for tribal, Paul is sitting in the shelter. He is not moving, but instead staring intently at the tribe's supply of rice. One of his unfinished tasks is dumping the rice into the fire, sacrificing the tribe's food source. Paul remains sitting in the shelter, contemplating his thoughts. Ultimately, he gets up without throwing away the rice and gets ready for tribal.

### Tribal Council

Frank, Jackson, Lisa, Nina, Paul, Raj, and Shelly walk into the tribal council area and take their seats. Jeff brings in the jury.

Iris, Finn, Kara, and Joshua.

Once everybody has settled, Jeff asks Paul what it was like remaining in the game after the non-elimination. Paul smiles, and says he's glad to still be here. The disadvantage he received was brutal, but he won't reveal what it was. Jeff asks Nina if she has any thoughts about what he could have received. Nina scratches her head and says that her leading theory was that he would have to dress up in a chicken costume, but it doesn't seem too likely anymore. Everybody laughs at this. Through laughter Paul confirms he doesn't have to dress up as a chicken. Once everybody calms, Jeff asks Frank about the vote. Frank says he's aware he'll be catching a few votes tonight, but has trust in his alliance to stay loyal. Jeff asks what this means for Jackson. Jackson replies saying it's worrying, because he's been the target for a while and now doesn't have immunity.

Jeff announces that it's time to vote. The castaways cast their votes one by one and return to their seats. Once they're all finished, Jeff asks if anybody would like to play a hidden immunity idol. Jackson takes a deep breath and...

remains seated. He takes a shaky breath before composing himself. Jeff nods and begins reading the votes.

First Vote...

**PAUL.** *(Penalty Vote)*

Frank, Lisa, Nina, and Shelly along with the jury looked a little surprised to see that Paul's disadvantage was receiving penalty votes.

**PAUL.** *(Penalty Vote)*

Paul nods.

**PAUL.** *(Penalty Vote)*

That's three votes Paul...

A couple of people look confused, wondering how many penalty votes Paul has received. Paul looks a little nervous, but remains calm.

**FRANK.**

Frank nods, unsurprised.

**JACKSON.**

Jackson buries his face in his hands, looking very scared.

**JACKSON.**

**JACKSON.**

**JACKSON.**

Jackson looks very pale. Raj and Paul comfort him from his seat.

Fourteenth person voted out of Survivor: Huahine and the fifth member of the jury...

**PAUL.** (#BLINDSIDE)

Paul sits up as if he had just received a shock. He stares blankly at the vote with his name on it. The majority alliance and the jury all look completely confused, all murmuring. Paul turns to Jackson with an unreadable expression, before smiling. Jackson begins to tear up, but Paul tells him it's okay. If he was going to be voted out, he's glad it was at his hands. Jackson nods but doesn't say anything, before bringing Paul in for a hug. After a long time, they break apart. Paul looks Jackson in the eyes and tells him that he's very proud of him. Jackson has tears streaming down his face as Paul gets his torched snuffed by Jeff. On his way out, Paul wishes everybody the best of luck.