Feelings Might Get Hurt

This is the premier episode of *Survivor: The Seven Vials*

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** *Medallion Hunt*
The 18 castaways will be told that in the small jungle clearing in front of them there is 9 medallions hidden. The first 9 to find these medallions will be put on the green tribe Menggala.
**Reward:** Place on the Menggala tribe as well as the first vial of their choice. They will also choose from a fire-making kit or a tarp.
**Winner:** Tribe/person/s who won the challenge

**Immunity Challenge:** *Rope-A-Dope*
The castaways will be attached to a rope that is tangled around several obstacles that they will have to jump over and climb through in order to untangle it and make their way to the finish.
**Winner:** Tribe/person/s who won the challenge

## Story

### Day 1

#### Marooning

Dramatic music crescendos up as the black screen cuts to reveal Jeff Probst in front of several vials.

The camera zooms out into the sky and flies into a van carrying nine people. They are all staring at the scenery passing before them. One lady with blue hair is shown staring at others with a disapproving look.

The camera shows the woman Zandria was talking about, Abby, rolling her eyes at Zandria when she turns.

Another truck is shown carrying the other nine. The camera zooms in on Alex who is sitting nervously, trying to stay calm.

The camera than shows Jodie, the oldest lady yawning and stretching.

The camera than pans next to Jodie to show Ethan who is smiling.

The camera cuts back to Jeff Probst who is walking among the numerous vials, talking to the camera.

The camera cuts back to the vans who are pulling closer, Lester can be seen staring at the clearing coming up.

In the other van, Star is smiling and pushing her hair back as they hit a bump.

The camera cuts back to Jeff who is holding a standing on a cliff overlooking the clearing.

The intro starts to play.

After the intro, Jeff is standing back where he started as the two vans come in and drop off the 18 players. They all come in and stand on one mat.

**Jeff**: Welcome to Survivor: The Seven Vials.

Everyone cheers and applauds as Jeff points to a girl in the front.

**Jeff**: You, what's your name?

**Tammy (chewing gum)**: Tammy.

**Jeff**: Tammy, do you have something in your mouth?

**Tammy**: Yeah, I got some gum.

**Jeff (puzzled)**: OK, \*laughs\* Tammy, how excited are you to be out here?

**Tammy (blowing a bubble)**: It's great, I've watched this show so many times I can't believe I'm out here.

Everyone laughs as Tammy shrugs and continues to chew.

**Jeff**: Man in the back with the long hair, what's your name?

**Tyler**: Tyler, Jeff.

**Jeff**: Tyler, have you seen this show before?

**Tyler**: I've seen like an episode or two, I'm not going to lie, I'm not this mega, super fan who knows every player who has ever played before.

The camera cuts to Stephanie for a second before cutting to Jeff.

**Jeff**: Tyler, if you've seen this show, even for one second, you know that we normally split you guys up into tribes, but this season, you're all starting out on one mat, why do you think that is?

The camera cuts back to Stephanie who is shocked and whispering something to the lady next to her.

**Stephanie (under her breath)**: Oldest are picking tribes, or we're only having one tribe. This is insane.

**Jeff**: Well, let me tell you, you will be split into tribes.

Abby can be seen nodding as Zandria puts her hands on her hips.

**Jeff**: And your tribes will be decided by how well you preform in the first reward challenge.

Everyone's faces drop as the camera cuts to Stephanie.

**Jeff**: Here's how it will work, when I say go, all eighteen of you will go searching in the jungle behind you for nine medallions. If you find a medallion, you will be put on the winning tribe. Once all nine medallions are found, the challenge is over and we'll have our two tribes. Want to know what you're playing for?

Everyone nods and shouts yes as Jeff pulls out buffs.

**Jeff**: The nine who find medallions will be on the Menggala tribe. The nine who don't find anything will be put on the Cabang tribe.

Jeff then pulls out a tarp and a humongous fire making kit.

**Jeff**: You will also have to decide if you want a tarp to keep you safe from the sun and the rain, or if you want a fire making kit. The kit can help you get fire in the first day. Once you have fire, you can boil water, and you can cook anything you find. Keep in mind, whatever you don't choose, it will be a reward for the tribe that wins the first immunity challenge. And one last thing.

Jeff pulls out six vials and sets them on the table by him. Lester tilts his head as Tyler shakes his head.

**Jeff**: This season's twist. The seven vials. After each reward challenge, the winning tribe will choose one vial. Each vial will have a different time to open it, and a different game changing twist inside. After six vials have been opened...

Jeff pulls out a seventh vial and sets it out for everyone to admire.

**Jeff**: The seventh vial will be available to be opened. Pretty big stakes on the line here. Reward along with the first game-changing twist to be introduced into the game. I'll give you a moment and then we'll begin.

#### Reward Challenge

The camera shows everyone lined up, ready for the first challenge. Jeff is holding his hands above his head, and is counting down.

**Jeff (yelling)**: Go!

Everyone takes off running. The camera shows them running across a field as the first people enter the forest.

Genesis, Addi, and Alex are the first three to get into the jungle. They all look around.

**Alex**: I don't even know where to look.

**Genesis (looking up)**: You don't think there'd be one in the trees do you?

**Addi**: Only one way to find out!

Addi takes a running jump and climbs up a tree as Genesis stares in awe-shock.

**Alex**: There wouldn't put it up there, what if we couldn't climb it? I say we look this way.

Alex and Genesis walk off before Addi comes back down.

**Addi**: Guys! Were'd you go? There *was* a medal up there!

Addi holds up the medal and smiles.

Addi is walking out as Tammy, the last one to the jungle, runs into her.

**Tammy (still chewing her gum)**: Wow, you're like a freak.

Addi laughs and thanks her before joining Jeff.

**Jeff**: Addi with the first medallion! Where'd you find it?

**Addi**: In the tree Jeff.

**Jeff**: And here we thought that would be the hardest one to find!

Lester comes out carrying a medallion and puts it around his neck.

**Jeff**: Lester with the second medallion! Where was that one?

**Lester**: It was by a river in there and I almost had to get my boots wet to grab it!

Addi laughs and high fives him as the camera cuts to Jodie.

Jodie almost runs into a tree branch and blocks her head.

**Jodie (muttering)**: Son of a b\*$@h, where did you come fro... Oh goodness!

She grabs a medallion off the branch and puts it on her.

**Jodie**: Don't mess with Texas!

Jodie walks away as the camera cuts to Genesis who is still following Alex. They bump into Forrest and Dan.

**Dan**: Any luck so far guys?

**Alex**: No, it's impossible to find these things!

**Forrest**: What if we just all stick together? We're bound to find at least one, then we can decide who gets it.

They all agree and trot off looking for one of the six remaining medallions as a shout of excitement can be heard. The camera cuts to Star who is holding a medallion in her hand. Abby comes up behind her and smiles.

**Abby**: Where'd you find that?

**Star**: It was in the hole of this tree! I thought there was no way one could be there.

**Abby**: Well if you see one on your way back, call out for me, OK hun?

The camera cuts back to Jeff who is standing by the green mat with Addi, Lester, Star, Jodie, and Nick who had just found the medallion.

**Jeff (shouting)**: Five medallions have been found! Four remain.

The camera cuts back to Ethan and Zandria who have found each other. They come upon a tree with a weird indent in it, Ethan sticks his hand in it and pulls out a medal.

**Ethan**: Oh wow!

**Zandria**: Oh, you are so lucky!

**Ethan (offering it to her)**: Do you want it? I'm sure I could find another one out here.

**Zandria (starting to take it, but stops)**: How do you feel about non-cis people?

**Ethan**: Non what? I mean, if that's like gay people or something, I don't really care to be honest with you.

**Zandria (taking medal)**: Although you still have much to learn, I'm glad you are keeping an open mind.

In the bottom of the screen, #ZandriaNation appears as Zandria starts to walk out of the jungle.

**Zandria (yelling back)**: Good luck Ethan!

Ethan turns to the camera and gives a worried glance as he continues his search.

The camera cuts to Jeff who is standing with Jodie, Lester, Addi, Star, Zandria, Nick, Tyler, and Ned who had just found medallions.

**Jeff (yelling to the remaining ten)**: Only one medallion remains!

The camera cuts to the little group of Alex, Genesis, Forrest, and Dan who are still together.

**Forrest**: I think we might as well split up at this point.

**Dan**: Fine by me. Chances are we've walked past this stupid medallion a million times now. There's only one left so what's the point of a big group?

Genesis nods her head and the group goes their own separate ways as the camera zooms in to show the medallion hanging on a tree branch.

Tammy walks by and notices it. She looks around to make sure no one else is around before she attempts to climb the tree. She gets about halfway up before she falls to the ground.

**Tammy (clutching her behind)**: I broke my tailbone! I'm going to die all alone out here now!

The leaves rustle as Genesis walks in and sees Tammy on the ground.

**Genesis**: Oh! Are you OK?

**Tammy**: Yeah, I'm fine! I'm fine! Just tripped and fell, darn tree roots.

**Genesis**: Yeah, I guess we have to be careful. You know, I feel like this medallion, it's right under our noses!

Tammy nods and looks quickly above her head before looking back at Genesis.

**Genesis**: There's how much land out here? It could take us another fifteen minutes at least before someone finds it.

**Tammy (chewing her gum)**: Yeah, I should probably keep walking, maybe if I keep moving I'll have a better shot, see ya around.

Tammy walks a bit away before hiding behind a tree. Once she hears the leaves stop rustling nearby, she sneaks back to where she was and starts to climb the tree.

Tammy grabs the medallion and holds it up high for the camera to see. She stops celebrating to look around.

**Tammy (to herself)**: Now how am I gonna get down?

The camera cuts to Jeff standing in the clearing as Tammy comes back with the medallion.

**Jeff**: All the medallions have been found! Come on out guys!

The camera shows the disappointed faces of the nine who didn't find a medallion as Jeff starts handing out buffs.

**Jeff**: Congratulations you nine, you are now Menggala. And you nine are Cabang. Now, Mengalla, first off, what reward do you want to choose?

Menggala all comes together and start discussing it.

**Jeff**: Your first big decision, fire or shelter?

They turn to Jeff and Ned speaks out for Menggala.

**Ned**: We'll take the fire making kit Jeff.

**Jeff**: And second, which vial will you take?

**Nick**: We'll take vial number three Jeff.

**Jeff**: OK, come get the fire kit and the vial. Now, each vial will have a required time for when you are to open this, and this vial will be opened at the next immunity challenge. Head on out guys! Cabang, got nothing for you.

**TRIBE RESULTS**

 Abby

#### Cabang

The camera shows the Cabang tribe coming in from the challenge. Despite their loss, the entire tribe is still excited and has a nervous energy radiating from them.

The entire tribe is standing around, talking about what they want to start off with.

**Lindy**: If it's all right with you guys, I say we just start working and hopefully get as far along as we can so we at least have some place comfortable tonight.

Ethan then starts assigning people tasks to do. He sends Alex, Forrest, and Dan to go chop down wood for the shelter. He puts Jonah, Lindy, and himself to clear an area for the shelter, leaving Stephanie, Genesis, and Abby to weave leaves for the shelter.

Alex, Dan, and Forrest are walking through the woods, making small talk and sharing interesting facts about themselves.

**Alex**: Well I'm still in high school.

**Dan**: No way! Why'd you come out here?

**Alex**: Oh you know, mainly just to say I did it. I mean, coming out here and surviving is the real test.

**Forrest**: Tell me about it. As for me, I used to weigh 300 pounds.

**Alex (in shock)**: What?!

**Forrest**: Yep, but then I got my life turned around and now I'm healthier then ever.

The scene cuts back to the three who are chopping down trees and carrying them back.

**Dan**: You'd be the last person I'd suspect was ever that big.

**Forrest (laughing)**: Well thank you.

The camera cuts to Ethan, Jonah, and Lindy clearing out a section of rocks and twigs to make room for the shelter. Jonah looks around and sighs.

Jonah leans in and talks to Ethan and Lindy.

**Jonah**: I get a good feeling from you two.

**Lindy**: I like us too. We're kind of older anyways, we need to stick together.

Ethan just nods and keeps clearing as Jonah keeps talking.

**Jonah**: I was thinking, the young ones, Alex, Forrest, Genesis, Abby, Stephanie, those ones, are going to align with one another naturally. We need to pull in Dan, and get one of those five before they get close.

Ethan keeps clearing as Lindy nods.

**Lindy**: Abby gives me a good feeling.

The camera zooms in on Ethan who just shakes his head slightly and keeps moving away rocks.

Jonah smiles as Lindy laughs when the scene cuts to black.

The scene comes back on Ethan and Dan who are walking around the camp, getting to bond better.

**Dan (in the middle of a sentence)**: amazing kids, just wish they'd get their grades up!

**Ethan**: If my kids got a C, I was happy! It was hard to raise them by myself.

**Dan**: It was just you?

Somber music plays as Ethan nods his head.

The camera shows Dan and Ethan shaking each others hands as the camera fades to black.

#### Menggala

After the commercial break, the camera picks up on a happier and peppier sound as jungle music plays. The Menggala tribe is shown coming to their camp for the first time, and their joy is palpable. They set their bags down and look around, wondering what to do first.

**Tyler**: So should we like, build the fire first?

**Ned**: Nah, we have the kit, that should be like the last thing we do today, it'll take the least amount of time.

**Jodie**: I say we introduce ourselves first.

The camera pans to Jodie who is obviously the oldest of the bunch.

**Jodie**: I mean we might as well, what else are we going to do for the next thirty nine days?

**Tyler**: OK, I'm Tyler and I'm a model from Florida.

**Jodie**: I'm Jodie, I used to work for the government down in good ol' Texas.

The camera pans to Lester who smiles.

**Lester**: I'm Lester, I was born in Finland but now I live in Missouri.

**Tammy (shocked)**: Wow, you speak like perfect English.

**Lester**: Yes, I take classes in high school in Finland and then my boyfriend help me learn more.

**Zandria (gasping)**: You're gay and an immigrant? What an icon!

The camera comes back on Lester who is telling his tribe about himself.

**Lester**: Yes I am. Finland is beautiful but here in America I feel like I fit in more.

**Zandria (patting his back)**: I just hope you don't get deported.

Lester looks confused, trying to process what she just said while Ned just rolls his eyes.

The camera focuses in on Nick who just smiles and shyly stands around, waiting for the tribe to start working on something.

Nick high fives Tyler as they set off to gather some wood as the camera switches to Ned and Star who are alone and picking up sticks. They have been quoting memes and vines for the past couple of minutes.

**Ned**: Imagine a garbage can. That's me vs. the guy she tells you not to worry about.
Star snorts and almost trips while Ned laughs so hard at this he drops his pile.

**Star (fake whining)**: Stoooop. It's not that funny.

**Ned**: It is.

**Star**: You know what, I'll say it. I don't care that you dropped your wood pile.

Ned laughs some more as Star regains her balance.

The camera is back on the main camp where the basic outline of a shelter has taken form. Tammy is trying to hammer two pieces of wood together while Tyler cringes.

Tyler reaches out to help but Tammy moves her arm right where Tyler was heading for. He stops and steps back, watching for his own enjoyment at this point. Tammy's other arm than comes up and holds onto the shelter wall for support before it cracks and break in half.

**Tammy (whispering then shouting)**: Oh sh\*$. *HEY GUYS! WE NEED ANOTHER PIECE OF WOOD FOR THE WALL.*

Tyler smacks himself in the head before walking away as Tammy goes back to trying to connect the two pieces. The camera moves up to show Addi climbing on the shelter's edge farthest away from Tammy tying leaves to act as a roof. Tammy looks up in amazement.

**Tammy**: How can you keep your balance?

**Addi**: Lots of cardio.

The camera shows Tammy trying to strike two rocks together over the fire pit, trying to get a spark as the camera fades to black.

### Day 2

#### Menggala

The camera pulls up on the tribe, having woken up for their first full day on their new home. Several of the girls are on the beach doing warm-up yoga while Zandria and Lester are taking a walk.

**Zandria**: It's just so interesting, I never thought I'd find like my male counterpart out here.

**Lester (laughing)**: Yes, crazier things have happened here before.

**Zandria**: I mean, I thought I was the only one with such extreme views.

Lester is oblivious to what Zandria is talking about, and nods his head.

**Lester**: Yes, in Finland, it's like no one agreed with my views and I couldn't truly be me.

**Zandria (shocked)**: And her I thought Finland was progressive!

**Lester**: Oh it's very progressive.

**Zandria**: Then it's not progressive enough! When they can't allow people like you to be yourself, as you truly are, then that's a bad thing.

**Lester**: I'm glad you agree, there aren't many people like us, with our views.

**Zandria**: I'm hoping one day everyone will have our views.

The camera comes back on Lester and Zandria who come to a clearing and stare at the sun rising.

**Lester**: This is just amazing.

**Zandria**: I love it.

**Lester**: It's weird to think this is same sun that I see in backyard back home.

The camera zooms in on Lester as he stares in amazement.

The camera slowly fades into a cackling fire as Nick and Tyler sit down to enjoy it.

**Tyler**: I am so glad we got this kit. I bet the other tribe doesn't even have fire yet.

**Nick**: Honestly, I don't see them getting fire for at least another three days.

The camera suddenly shifts to...

#### Cabang

Forrest and Alex are leaning over a pit blowing into it as Forrest turns to Abby who is standing around watching.

**Forrest (excited)**: Get some wood! We got something going.

Abby squeals in excitement and turns to run but trips and face plants. She gets up and scrambles into the woods, screaming at everyone to get wood. The camera shows Genesis and Stephanie weaving leaves.

**Genesis (whispering)**: What's her problem? She doesn't need to scream like a banshee.

**Stephanie (laughing)**: Maybe she got a spider in her hair.

The two girls laugh while Abby runs past them screaming to get wood for the fire. Both girls look at each and squeal in delight while they run to the fire.

The camera shows the fire cackling as Alex, Genesis, Stephanie, and Forrest all do a mini dance around it. Lindy smiles as claps along to the rhythm Ethan and Dan had started.

The camera shows the fire dancing during the confessional. Everyone is so excited, they don't notice Jonah is missing. The camera cuts to him, using the tribe machete to slash some jungle vines.

Jonah sticks his head up a tree and smiles.

**Jonah**: Yeah baby!

He puts his hand up, swirls it around and pulls it back out to show...

**Jonah (disappointed)**: Darn, just a leaf.

He drops it and keeps walking, occasionally stopping to pull several tree branches back at once. The camera fades out into a commercial break as Jonah keeps walking.

### Day 3

#### Cabang

After the commercial break, the camera comes up on Abby and Jonah sitting on the beach, talking about their life back home.

**Jonah**: I miss the beach but you know, Minnesota is really just my home now. It also just a lot more opportunities to just work on projects that I've always been interested in.

**Abby**: I love the big Apple. Something about working in that diner while busy tourists and CEO's walk on by, it's a mingle of people you never think ya'd see.

**Jonah**: I've always had a soft spot for New York.

Abby shifts and lays on her back.

**Abby**: It's amazing.

The camera shows the two of them laughing and talking for a bit before it comes in on Dan, Ethan, Forrest, and Stephanie who are standing around the fire. Stephanie shivers, and is huddled in a hoodie.

**Ethan**: You all right Steph?

**Stephanie**: Yeah, just a little chilly this morning.

Dan puts his arm around her as Forrest eyes them.

Genesis and Lindy enter holding some parchment, and call for the rest of the tribe to join them.

**Lindy (reading)**: Today you compete for immunity, even if you're in denial, or even in unity, the real question is; What's in that vial?

Everyone groans and looks around, wondering what the vial contains.

**Ethan**: I mean, it has to be an advantage right?

**Abby**: What if it's something crazier like they win outright.

**Stephanie**: No way, that ain't fair.

**Abby**: Crazier things have happened.

**Lindy**: I'd have to put my money on an advantage.

**Dan**: Or maybe they get to choose someone on our tribe to have to sit out or something terrible like that.

Everyone keeps guessing what it might be as the camera zooms in on Ethan.

The camera continues showing the Cabang tribe as it slowly transitions to...

#### Menggala

Bird chirps can be heard as feet step into view of the camera. It pans up to show Ned and Star bringing the tree mail back.

While Star's confessional plays, it shows them returning to camp and gathering around to see what the challenge is.

**Ned (finishing reading)**: the real question is; What's in that vial?

He looks up and smiles while everyone is giddy.

**Ned (yelling)**: Who's ready to kick some ass?

Everyone yells back in excitement while he yells again.

**Ned**: I SAID WHO'S READY!

They start to scream as the camera cuts to show...

#### Immunity Challenge

Menggala screaming a victory chant walking in while Cabang politely smiles and steps onto their mat. A giant curtain is behind Jeff, neither tribe can see behind it and tall jungle trees block the sides. Jeff smiling, looks at the two tribes in amusement.

**Jeff**: Two very different entrances. Dan, Menggala enters screaming a victory chant saying they are going to rip your tribe to shreds, how does that make you feel?

**Dan**: They can be on their high horse, but all it takes is one swift chop.

He mimics the action as his tribe laughs and Lester smiles.

**Jeff**: Lester, do you think it's cocky?

**Lester**: No Jeff, we're just very excited and honor to play in first immunity challenge.

The camera cuts to Stephanie and Genesis who both roll their eyes.

**Jeff**: Well before we begin, Menggala, who has the vial?

**Tyler**: I do Jeff.

**Jeff**: Would you please open it and read it aloud to us all?

Tyler nods and starts to unscrew it. He hands the lid to Jodie as he pulls out the parchment inside.

**Tyler (reading)**: In this vial is neither an advantage or a disadvantage for your tribe. This vial is the...

Tyler's eyes go wide and he gasps.

**Tyler (barely audible)**: Oh f\*$k!

Tammy pokes him to keep reading as Tyler shakes his head.

**Tyler (disappointed)**: This vial is the double tribal council. Both tribes will be attended tribal council tonight and will be voting a player out of this game.

Before anyone has any time to react, Jeff pulls down the curtain to reveal the challenge Rope-A-Dope. Several reactions show the amazed and confused castaways. Several look mortified or excited, some manage to look both at the same time, but Jodie looks bored. She lets out a little yawn while Jeff tells the tribes how it's going to work.

**Jeff**: Menggala, since you won the reward challenge, you will be going first. The nine of you will race to get through this course, the first person to get untangled and pass their ring through the post will win individual immunity. After Menggala is done, Cabang, you will run the course with the same rules. Tonight, since Menggala is going first at the challenge, they will also be the first ones to come to tribal. After they are done and someone is voted out, they will leave and in will come Cabang. I'll give you all a moment to think it over and we'll begin.

The camera shows everyone, still in shock and confusion as dramatic music plays. The camera flashes forward to everyone on Menggala at the start line of their rope, ready to begin.

**Jeff**: Survivors ready? Go!

FOR THE POST-IMMUNITY EPISODE, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
**Feelings Might Get Hurt/Post-Immunity**

### Still in the Running

 Abby