Miriam and Tom

This article focuses on the interactions between **Miriam and Tom**.

## Overview

Miriam and Tom don’t get off to a good start in Disventure Camp (Season 1) despite both being on the same team, but eventually become close friends as a result of both Jake’s relations to them. In the finale, Tom is Miriam’s helper. He later helps her retrieve the prize money when Jensen attempted to run away with it. Miriam is supportive of Jake and Tom’s relationship. In return, Tom is very open to Miriam, and is often impressed by her abilities.

## Disventure Camp (Season 1)

### Episode 1

Miriam and Tom have their first interaction as they walk with their team, as Miriam assumes that he dresses for attention.

### Episode 2

At the start of the episode, Tom suggests that he and Jake brought the firewood back to camp so Miriam wouldn't get any grumpier. Tom is shown to be curious as to why Jake would want to talk to her. Miriam is reluctant to join Jake and Tom on their log, but does so anyway.

### Episode 3

Tom attempts to motivate Miriam when she is hesitant to face her fear. However, he is somewhat surprised when she chooses the penalty instead.

### Episode 5

After their team wins, Tom praises Miriam for her cooking skills.

### Episode 6

Miriam takes notice of Jake's attraction to Tom, and encourages him to talk to Tom. As Jake and Tom argue after Tom's secret is revealed, Miriam tries to shut the both of them up, saying that they’re acting like children, shortly before Jensen shoots the three of them.

### Episode 7

Miriam once again has to stop Jake and Tom from engaging in petty arguments, and she agrees to help Tom on the crank. As they work together, Miriam talks to Tom about his current issues with Jake, telling him not to take it personally. Miriam tells Dan that she would convince Tom to join them in voting for Ellie. Miriam encounters a rather depressed Tom, and tells him to vote for Ellie. However, Tom is interrupted as his radio goes off. He uses the excuse that he’s cleaning his socks, and Miriam watches with a confused stare as Tom dives into a bush.

Miriam and Tom talk about Jake.Miriam asks Tom to vote for Ellie.Tom lies to get away from Miriam.
### Episode 8

Miriam once again encourages Jake to tell Tom how he feels.

### Episode 9

    Tom runs off with Miriam and Jake after Ellie turns into a zombie. Both Jake and Tom are impressed by Miriam’s knife throwing skills. As Miriam is dying, Tom tells her to hold on so they can find her help. Miriam calls Jake and Tom the grandchildren she never had, right before passing away.

### Episode 10

Tom is shown enjoying Miriam’s cupcakes, saying she’s done so much in her lifetime and asks how old she is. Miriam points out that it’s rude to ask a woman her age, but she says that she’s seventy-two. Tom angrily walks into the cabin, and has a brief conversation with Miriam about how Jake’s being his "usual self". As Tom raises his voice at Jake for being dense, Miriam tries telling them to stop fighting again.

As Tom isn’t sure who to use the Immunity Totem on, Miriam reminds him that if Jake did go home, the two of them would be going home next, and tells him to think carefully about using the Immunity Totem. Miriam gives Tom a sad look after he's voted out, realizing they once again fell for Alec and Fiore’s trap.

### Episode 13

Tom chooses to support Miriam in the finale. During the partner selection, Miriam chooses Tom to be her partner. The two smirk at each other as the challenge is being explained. Miriam and Tom start working with Fiore and Grett to slow down Ellie. After Fiore nor Grett can swim, Miriam asks Tom to get their keys as well, and he acts quickly. As the two soon-to-be finalists and their helpers run, Miriam talks to Tom about his relationship with Jake, wanting him to avoid ending it on a bad note since never seeing Jake again could make him regret his experience on the show. Tom accepts her advice, saying that he’ll think about it. Tom tries to motivate Miriam after noticing they’re running in the wrong direction, and he’s genuinely concerned when he believes Miriam had a heart attack, and rushes to call an ambulance. He’s surprised after learning Miriam faked it. The duo digs together in the next challenge, but Miriam advises Tom to keep an eye on Grett in case she tried sabotaging her go kart. Tom swaps the flags on the karts after Grett attempted to break Miriam’s, which ultimately gives her the edge, and allows her to win. Tom cheers for her after she’s declared the winner of Disventure Camp. Tom fights Jensen after he tries running off with the money Miriam had rightfully won, and gives Miriam a fake-out like she did to him, before handing her back the case.

Miriam wants Tom to assist Fiore and Grett.Tom worries for Miriam when he’s unaware that she’s faking a heart attack.Tom jokes around a bit before handing Miriam back the money.
## Disventure Camp: All-Stars

Miriam and Tom are confirmed to be competing together in the All-Star season, which potentially means we can explore more of their friendship.

## Trivia

* Both have gone through periods of being distant or distrusting of their fellow contestants.