A Rat Infestation

**A Rat Infestation** is the tenth episode of Survivor: Huahine

## Story

### Roro

When everybody returns to camp, there is some small talk. However, it doesn't take long for everybody to go to bed, leaving only Jackson and Paul awake. They turn to each other and sigh. Paul says it was the worst possible time for a double elimination, which Jackson agrees to. He says that he's glad they both survived, but he just doesn't see a way to get out of this. Paul doesn't say anything, but nods.

It's morning, as Raj is laying in the shelter celebrating to himself. He thinks back on all the times on the Beauty tribe where he felt like he was on the bottom, but now, he's the last Beauty standing.

Shelly is relaxing on the beach, as Joshua approaches her. The two engage in conversation related to topics outside of the game, but eventually the conversation evolves into strategy talk. Shelly says they're both very tight with Frank. She doesn't know about him, but she's also pretty close with Lisa and Nina, as well as Raj. On top of this, she doesn't have any personal conflict with the people on the minority. She then excitedly exclaims that they're in a great position to make it to the end. Joshua looks a little uncomfortable, but smiles, and says he's excited to continue the game with her.

Joshua approaches Raj, who is laying in the shelter. Joshua tells Raj that when he said he wanted to play the game together, he meant it. Joshua then asks Raj if he's ready to make a big move. Raj suddenly sits up and asks what he has in mind. Joshua explains his reasoning about voting off Shelly. Raj smirks and tells him that he's never been more ready for this. Raj asks if anybody else knows about this plan, and Joshua says it's just him for now. They both agree that Frank is a good person to go to first.

Frank is walking through the woods as Raj and Joshua begin talking to him. Joshua says he wants to get straight to the point. He tells Frank that he's wanting to blindside Shelly at the next tribal council. Frank seems a little stunned. He asks what happened, because they were close. Joshua explains that Shelly is too likeable. She has alliances and relationships everywhere. Raj nods, and says that if they don't vote her out, she has a clear path to the end. Frank asks what will happen if Shelly wins immunity, but Joshua says it shouldn't be too much of a concern, but if she does win, they can just target Jackson or Paul and blindside Shelly next round. Frank asks if Lisa and Nina are going to be informed of the plan. Raj replies that they will tell them after the immunity challenge.

Lisa and Nina are laughing together. Frank walks up to them and tells them he has urgent news. Suddenly intrigued, Lisa and Nina listen up. Frank tells them that Joshua and Raj are wanting to blindside Shelly for being too well-connected, but don't want to let them in on the plan just yet. Nina shakes her head and Lisa immediately gets frustrated. Lisa asks why he's going against the alliance, Frank says he doesn't know. Lisa scowls and says he's very untrustworthy. Nina and Frank both agree.

### Challenge

**RORO**

The eight remaining members of the Roro tribe arrive at the challenge area. Jeff greets them, then announces that they will be playing **Broken China**. The castaways will hold a handle, which connects to a base. On the base, they must balance dishes. If the dishes fall and smash, the castaway will be eliminated. The last person standing will win immunity.

Survivors ready? GO!

Only after a couple of stacked dishes, Joshua drops. After a while longer, Paul's dishes break, along with Jackson's. They both look extremely frustrated as they feel like they needed to win. The challenge continues, and Raj is eliminated. The final four all look solid. After stacking another ten dishes, Nina finally drops. She seems disappointed. It's not long afterwards that Lisa drops, leaving Shelly and Frank as the final two. It's a close battle, but Shelly drops her dishes, meaning Frank wins immunity!

Once everybody has settled, Jeff puts the immunity necklace on Frank and tells them all that he cannot be voted out tonight, and has a one in seven shot of winning this game. The tribe make their way back to camp.

### Roro

There is some small talk about the challenge, but it doesn't take long for the alliance of Frank, Joshua, Shelly, Raj, Lisa, and Nina to walk off on their own, leaving Jackson and Paul at camp. They notice this, and Paul sighs. He says there's no hope for them. Jackson asks what they can do to stay, but Paul says they can't do anything. It's a 50-50 chance who goes between them. After a while, Jackson says that they just have to hope to be the one that stays in the game. The two agree to vote for each other, to increase their chances of staying. The duo hug each other.

As Paul and Jackson are talking, the supposed majority alliance are gathered. Frank asks who they're going to vote for, and Shelly says she'd like to see Jackson leave. She thinks he's a bigger overall threat than Paul is. Everybody agrees, and so they confirm their plan to vote out Jackson.

Once Shelly walks away, Joshua turns to the group and informs Lisa and Nina in on the plan to blindside Shelly. He explains that she's too social for her own good. Everybody likes her, which makes her a dangerous player with a very good chance to make it to the end. Lisa and Nina pretend to be surprised. Joshua asks if everybody is onboard with the big move, and Frank, Lisa, and Nina all agree. He thanks them and says that tonight is going to be a big night.

As Joshua and Raj walk away, Nina turns to Frank and Lisa and tell them that they're very shady. Lisa and Frank can't help but agree. Frank says he has some good points in his argument, however. Lisa says that it's true, but at least Shelly's loyal to them. She may be a big threat, but Joshua would vote them out without thinking twice. After a while of discussion, the three collectively decide to tell Shelly about Joshua's plan, and flip the vote against Joshua and Raj.

Shelly is relaxing in the shelter as Joshua walks up to her. He lets her know that they're still a solid duo for this tribal council. Shelly doesn't think much of it, and agrees. As Joshua leaves, Frank, Lisa, and Nina approach her. Shelly smiles, and asks how they're all doing. Frank says they're fine, but they have news she may want to prepare herself for. Shelly looks curious, and asks what's wrong. Lisa says that it may come as a shock, but Joshua is trying to get everybody to vote her out. Shelly's smile quickly turns into a frown, and she says that he wouldn't do that. Nina responds that it's true, she was there when Joshua was pitching to all of them. Shelly puts her face into her palms in disbelief. She says she's noticed a change in Joshua's aura, as he's only talked to her briefly this afternoon, but she didn't think anything about it. The three suggest potentially voting against Raj and Joshua, and Shelly agrees. She thanks the them for being so honest with her, which they say is no problem.

### Tribal Council

Frank, Jackson, Joshua, Lisa, Nina, Paul, Raj, and Shelly walk into the tribal council area. Once seated, Jeff welcomes them and brings in the jury.

Iris, Finn, and Kara, voted out at the last tribal council.

Jeff begins by asking Frank how he feels winning immunity. Frank says that he's happy to have immunity this round especially, as things are going to be crazy. Jeff looks surprised, and asks Shelly if she knows what he means. Shelly nods, and says things have been hectic back at camp. Joshua looks worried, and Jeff addresses him. Joshua says he was under the impression that there was a plan in place tonight, and just hopes things haven't blown out of proportion like he's worried about. Jeff turns to Jackson and says this must be good for him. He was in the minority last tribal council, so things being frantic around camp is surely going to help him survive. Jackson nods, and says it is good news. However, he hasn't been informed of anything so he will be sticking to his original vote.

Jeff announces it's time to vote. The final eight cast their votes and return to their seats. Once Jeff collects the urn, he asks if anybody has a hidden immunity idol they would like to play. Jackson glances at his bag and...

remains seated. He brings his hands up to his face and breathes in anxiously. Jeff begins reading the votes.

First vote...

**JACKSON.**

Jackson nervously looks over at Paul.

**PAUL.**

Paul looks over at Jackson. They exchange a smile.

**SHELLY.**

Shelly nods, as Paul and Jackson look at each other, confused.

**SHELLY.**

Jackson and Paul look over the moon. They slap each other's backs and hug each other from their seats. Iris, Finn, and Kara smile from the jury bench.

**JOSHUA.**

Joshua raises an eyebrow. Frank, Lisa, Nina, and Shelly smile at each other. Jackson and Paul only get more excited, dying of shock and laughter in their corner. The three people on the jury bench also look completely baffled, but excited.

**JOSHUA.**

Joshua shakes his head. Raj looks confused.

Twelfth person voted out of Survivor: Huahine and the fourth member of the jury...

**JOSHUA.** (#BLINDSIDE)

Jackson and Paul jump out of their seats and hug each other, both ecstatic. Raj looks over at Joshua, who shakes his head. Frank, Lisa, Nina, and Shelly all fist bump each other. Joshua gets his torch and places it in front of Jeff, who snuffs it. Joshua wishes good luck to Raj, and walks off.