Ordering a Mail Order Bride

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

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** *Throw, Throw, Throw*
The three tribes must race to smash a series of tiles using a metal ball. The first tribe to finish wins.
**Reward:** Letters from home and the sixth vial.

**Immunity Challenge:** *Slide Away*
In one on one rounds, two castaways must race down a slippery track to retrieve a particular color-coded numbered ball, then throw it into a basket at the end of the track to score a point. The first tribe to score five points win immunity.

### Previously On Survivor

After Zandria's elimination, Abby seemed to be on the bottom of the Kotabumi tribe.

**Abby**: Look, I'm just going to say, you all made your decision. I personally disagree, but it is what it is. Star, you know I love you, you're fun to be around and I love you girl, but you should have left tonight instead of Zandria. Nothing personal.

Determined to enjoy her last couple of days, her lounging impeded on Lindy's idol-hunt.

On Cabang, Dan and Genesis reached a boiling point over an escaped chicken.

**Dan (out of nowhere)**: I just think it's funny how the chickens got out.

**Genesis**: Geez Dan, can you just let it go? We determined it was an accident.

**Dan**: I just don't want to chase my food every time before I eat it.

**Genesis**: Then I'll let you take the chickens out of the cage from now on.

**Dan**: Then you won't get your little enjoyment of seeing my hunt down the chickens.

Genesis sets down her bowl that has the chicken in and lets out a sigh.

**Genesis**: Dan, I don't get enjoyment out of seeing you chase a chicken around...

**Dan (yelling)**: THEN WHY DID YOU DO IT? WHY ARE YOU AGAINST ME?

**Genesis (yelling back)**: I'M NOT AGAINST YOU DAN! CAN YOU JUST CALM DOWN?

Dan and Genesis both stand up and start yelling in each other's faces as Forrest gets up and separates the two. The camera pans back to the fire where Ethan is still sitting, eating his chicken.

After winning reward, Menggala got a break from the game. During which Jodie went to *unique* ends to get an idol clue, but it eventually paid off.

Jodie pulls the apple out of the pig's mouth and sticks her hand far inside the pig's body, searching around with her arm for the clue. While she has her entire arm inside the pig, the door to the kitchen swings open, and a chef comes out with the plates of desserts. He takes one look at Jodie and turns around, leaving Jodie alone. Embarrassed, she pulls her hand out of the pig and replaces the apple. Finally, the entire tribe is called over for the final portion of their picnic. They receive fresh utensil wear and while Jodie unwraps hers, a piece of paper falls out of it. She quickly grabs it and sticks it in her pocket, looking around to make sure no one saw it.

However, it was Lester who got best of both worlds, enjoying his reward...

And also found an idol.

Grandiose music plays as Lester calls for Tyler and pulls out a package. Tyler starts jumping in excitement as Lester unwraps the package. A glass vial painted green that is circular at the bottom and has a cork in it falls out along with a note.

**Lester (reading)**: Congratulations! You have found your tribe's hidden immunity idol! You can play this after the votes have been cast *but* before they are read and you will negate any votes cast for the player this idol is played for. This idol *is* transferable and is good until there are five players left in the game.

**Tyler (hugging Lester)**: We did it man.

Lester ending up giving the idol to Tyler to build trust with each other.

Ultimately, after Kotabumi's fourth consecutive loss, the tribe was forced to go tribal immediately after the immunity challenge. Allowing them no time to discuss the vote. Abby used this to sow tension in the tribe by claiming she had an idol. However, after Lindy pulled out her actual idol and promised to use it on a Kotabumi member, the tribe banded together and voted Abby out in a 3-1 vote. 12 remain, who will be voted out tonight?

### Night 13

#### Kotabumi

The final three ladies of Kotabumi are shown walking back into camp. They seem excited, but still, a bit of tension hangs in the air. Lindy stops and hugs Star and Stephanie.

**Lindy**: Just so you know, I mean it when I say this is an idol for the three of us.

**Star**: Thank you so much Lindy. Honestly, Abby almost convinced me at tribal.

**Lindy (laughing)**: If I didn't have the idol I would've most certainly bought it. She went down kicking and screaming, I'll give her that... Went out with a bang.

**Star**: Well now we're past that, we have an idol, and we're going to win the next immunity challenge!

They all cheer and put their hands into a pile, chanting Kotabumi before throwing them up in the air.

As Lindy and Star lie down in the shelter to go to bed, Stephanie says she's going to sit by the fire for a little bit and will join them soon. The camera shows her emotionless face poking the fire and yawning.

Stephanie is then shown getting up and climbing into the shelter. She lays down in between Lindy and Star and the three ladies wish each other a good night as the intro plays.

### Day 14

#### Reward Challenge

After the intro plays, Cabang and Menggala are shown entering the challenge area. They stop on their mats, smiling.

**Jeff**: Cabang, Menggala, getting your first look at the new Kotabumi tribe, Abby voted out after the immunity challenge last night.

The two tribes nod as Tyler looks at Lindy. He tilts her head and she mouths...

**Lindy**: There's a reason.

**Jeff**: Today, you're competing for reward. We'll be doing this in rounds. One person at a time will come up for your tribe. They will throw a metal ball, attempting to knock out one of four tiles that have your tribe colored. We'll swap out tribe-members between rounds. The first tribe to knock out all four tiles will win reward. Wanna know what you're playing for?

The three tribes cheer in excitement as Jeff pulls out a basket, filled with twelve envelopes.

**Jeff**: The winning tribe will get to read their letters from home. Your loved ones wrote these letters, and only the winning tribe will get to read them. In addition to this, you will get to open the sixth vial. After this vial is opened, I will reveal the seventh vial which you will compete for later on.

The camera pans over to show everyone's reactions to this. Addi wipes away a tear as Nick starts jumping up and down in excitement.

**Jeff**: I'll give you a few moments and then we'll begin.

 Winner
 Menggala

**Challenge Highlights**

* Jodie, Lindy, and Genesis all threw the first round. Lindy and Jodie connect; 1-1-0.
* Tyler, Star, and Forrest threw the second round. Tyler and Forrest connect; 2-1-1.
* Addi, Stephanie, and Dan all threw the third round. Only Stephanie connects; 2-2-1.
* Jodie, Star, and Forrest threw the fourth round. Jodie and Star connect; 3-3-1.
* Tyler, Lindy, and Genesis all threw the fifth round. Only Genesis connects; 3-3-2.
* In the final round, Addi, Stephanie, and Dan all threw. Despite all three connecting, Stephanie's hit and broke first, giving Kotabumi the win.

**Jeff**: KOTABUMI WINS REWARD! THEY WILL RECEIVE LETTERS FROM HOME!

Triumphant music swells as Kotabumi hugs each other, relieved to have won a challenge for the first time in days. They are dancing up and down as Cabang and Menggala stand on their tribe mats, trying their best to remain stoic.

**Jeff**: Kotabumi, come and get your letters.

The three ladies walk on up and take the letters from Jeff. They return to their mat, their hands still tightly gripping the letters.

**Jeff**: And since there is only one vial you can choose, I'll just open it up and read it for you right now.

Jeff uncorks the vial and pulls out a piece of paper. He unravels it and begins to read it aloud.

**Jeff (reading)**: Drop... your... buffs.

Everyone starts screaming in excitement as Forrest takes his buff and tosses it high up into the air, like a graduation cap. Genesis pulls on his arm as Lester and Tyler are seen hugging.

**Jeff**: In this bag are your new buffs wrapped in packages. Don't open them yet, when I say go, you'll all open them at once.

**Nick (whispering to Tyler)**: I hope they're purple... or pink.

**Tyler**: As long as it's not black.

Everyone has reached into the bag and grabbed a buff. Jeff, standing in front of the tribes tells them to unravel them. Everyone starts ripping into packages. The excited faces soon turn into confused glances as Jodie pulls out a yellow buff.

**Jodie (laughing)**: My oh my!

As the twelve castaways pull out their buffs they turn to Jeff who just shrugs.

**Jeff**: I never said it was a merge. We're swapping tribes. Kotabumi is no more. If you have a Cabang buff come over to the yellow mat, if you have a Menggala buff, over to the green.

**Forrest (shaking his head)**: This is so unfair.

**Star**: Hey guys!

Star awkwardly hugs Tyler and Nick whose faces are stone cold. After everyone has finished moving to their new mats, Jeff smiles.

**Jeff**: First lesson of Survivor, never assume. Head on out and get to know your new tribe. I'll see you at the next immunity challenge.

 Ethan

#### Menggala

After a quick commercial break, the show resumes with the new Menggala coming back to their tribe. Lester dramatically presents the camp to the four new-comers.

**Lester**: Here is Menggala!

The camera shows Genesis and Dan's wide-eyes. Genesis looks around and hangs her stuff up as Dan looks around, taking in the camp.

**Lindy (laughing)**: This place is so much better than Kotabumi!

**Addi**: Was it bad?

**Lindy**: Not bad per say... But none of us had any clue what was going on.

The two ladies laugh as everyone sits around the fire.

The camera cuts back to the tribe who are now sharing stories about themselves.

**Stephanie**: Yeah, I used to run the hurdles competitively in high school! One time though, we were running a meet and I went to jump but my shoelace had come undone and...

**Lester**: Oh no!

**Stephanie**: Oh no is right! I needed two stitches. Weak, I know. Would've been a lot cooler if it was twenty or something.

**Genesis**: But a lot more dangerous Steph!

**Stephanie (laughing)**: What's life without a little danger?

**Genesis (hugging Stephanie from the side)**: Oh I've missed you these past eight days Steph.

As Stephanie's confessional ends, the scene cuts to her and Lindy walking amongst the thick trees, talking about their options.

**Stephanie**: So, first impressions?

**Lindy**: I mean... I don't really know what to think. Everyone seems so nice.

**Stephanie**: *Everyone*?

**Lindy**: Well I mean, Dan is Dan but other than him, everyone just seems so cheery and excited.

**Stephanie**: Yeah. The way I see it is that we're the swing votes between the two pairs. We can either go back to Cabang or forge a new path with Menggala.

**Lindy**: That's where I'm torn. I would love to go back to Cabang, I know how they play the game. Menggala on the other hand? It's like ordering a mail-order bride. All we know right now is their name and age. Nothing about if they're trustworthy, strategic, or what. It would be like following a deer through the forest and hoping it gets shot before you.

**Stephanie (nodding)**: Yeah, did Tyler tell you anything about them while you were on Exile together?

**Lindy (hesitant)**: I think he was a little wary of both Lester and Addi.

**Stephanie**: Do you trust Tyler to tell you the truth?

**Lindy (nodding)**: He seemed like he was being honest.

**Stephanie**: Then that makes it easy right, we can't trust Lester and Addi?

**Lindy**: I say we'll see soon enough. If the going gets tough and those two aren't trustworthy, they'll start turning on each other fast *and* ugly.

The two fist bump as they part ways. The camera then shows Lester and Addi also walking through the trees.

**Addi**: Lester, I honestly don't know how to feel about the tribe swap.

**Lester**: I think if we lay low, we'll be fine. Just do our part around camp and in challenges, and hopefully, win.

**Addi**: Yeah, I want to stay far away from tribal council until we merge. I don't trust the four Cabang to not get back together against us. I mean, it would be easy numbers for them.

**Lester**: I wouldn't try to worry too much, we just have to integrate ourselves... Right?

**Addi**: I mean obviously, they're not going to side with people they don't know. Do you think it would be wiser to try and get Dan and Genesis or Lindy and Stephanie on our side?

**Lester**: I think it would be best to try and work with both of them.

**Addi**: But Lester, if we lose, we'd have to vote one of the pairs out.

**Lester**: Yeah, but don't we want to see who's best for us?

**Addi**: My only worry about that... My only worry is that if both pairs see us chatting it up with the other pair, they're going to get very worried that we're trying to vote them out, and then they'd try to work against us.

**Lester**: I'd honestly rather side with Genesis and Dan then. They didn't betray their original tribe.

**Addi**: But that also means they're probably closer to their original tribe. I could see Lindy and Stephanie working with us long term.

**Lester**: If you're so adamant about who we should work with... I'll leave it up to you.

**Addi (rolling her eyes)**: Thanks Lester.

Addi looks at Lester and sighs.

**Addi**: Lester, is something wrong?

**Lester**: What? No, nothing's wrong, why?

**Addi**: I don't know, you just seem so... distant today.

**Lester**: I'm just upset about the swap.

**Addi**: I am too but you don't see me moping about.

**Lester**: Yeah, I'm sorry.

Lester nods as Addi smiles.

**Addi**: See! We have to keep a positive attitude. Now I'm going to go and talk to Lindy and Steph, see if they're willing to work with us.

**Lester (looking around)**: I'm just afraid we're moving too fast.

**Addi**: I'd rather move too fast than not fast enough!

Addi leaves Lester as he keeps walking. He takes the first vial that Menggala won out of his bag and takes out the note informing everyone about the double tribal council. He rips it up and puts the notice about the real idol Lester had kept into the vial.

The camera cuts to Dan and Genesis, the last of the two duos, sitting around at camp. They are watching Addi, Lester, and Stephanie cut in and out of camp. After a while, no one has returned to camp, and the two start talking.

**Genesis**: I think we're in the best spot.

**Dan**: You do?

**Genesis**: Heck yeah! We can easily go with Addi and Lester *or* Lindy and Steph.

**Dan (getting up to chop wood)**: Do you think those two would want to work with us again? Lindy was never in our alliance and Steph figured out she was on the bottom.

**Genesis**: Yeah, that's the only issue. But... me and Steph were on good terms and she seems friendly to me still. I think I can work on her to join our side if we wanted to go that way.

**Dan**: If Steph joins us, would Lindy?

**Genesis**: She'd have no other choice unless she wanted to go to rocks.

**Dan (grumbling)**: Or Steph would flip on us and stick with Lindy.

**Genesis**: I think we should try to keep a positive outlook Dan.

The camera comes back onto Genesis who stands up and stretches as Dan continues using the machete to cut a log in half.

**Genesis**: I just miss our Cabang four.

**Dan**: I do too. I'm sure they're living it up. Why'd we have to win so many rewards? This camp is desolate of anything.

**Genesis**: We've roughed it before, we can rough it again.

**Dan**: I'm too old for this sh#$!

**Genesis (laughing)**: What do you think they're doing right now?

**Dan**: They better not be eating a damn chicken. That's for sure. If I get back to camp and I didn't get to eat one of those chickens I worked my a$$ off to win, they're going to have hell to pay.

As Dan swings down the machete to chop the wood the camera cuts to...

#### Cabang

Forrest swings down a machete and the scream of a chicken can be heard as the new Cabang tribe celebrates.

**Jodie**: We're eating good tonight kids!

Ethan smiles and Tyler laughs at Jodie's comment as Star looks away in discomfort. Jodie puts her hand on Star's shoulder, trying to comfort her.

**Jodie (smiling)**: Hey, just think, this is a million times better than what they do at McDonald's.

**Star (almost gagging)**: Oh God don't say that!

Jodie and Nick laugh as Ethan hands Star an empty pot to vomit into, saying not to get any in the shelter.

The camera cuts to Ethan cutting the chicken and handing it out to his tribe. Star timidly tries a bite and sets it down.

**Jodie (chewing)**: Are you not going to eat it?

**Star**: I will... I just need to think of something different for a bit. I'm going to take a walk.

Star gets up and goes away from camp as Jodie keeps eating and puts Star's stuff off the ground so bugs don't crawl around in it. Ethan gets up and says he's going to see if Star's OK as the rest of the group keeps eating.

**Tyler**: He seems like a really nice guy.

**Forrest (laughing)**: He's such a dad.

**Jodie**: Coddles too much. If he was my dad he would've sat right here and kept eating. If I went away that was my problem.

**Nick**: Wow, is your dad still alive Jodie?

**Jodie**: Yep! Turning a hundred and three next April.

**Nick (jaw-opened)**: Woah!

**Jodie**: Yep. We live long in the Martinez family. His mom lived to a hundred and six. We're taking bets to see if he's going to break the record of our Uncle, 108.

**Forrest**: Dang!

Jodie smiles as she keeps chewing in. Tyler smirks as Nick keeps asking Jodie about her family.

After Jodie's confessional, the camera cuts to Ethan walking towards Star. He approaches her and asks if she's OK.

**Star**: I'll be fine. It's just... I've never seen something like that.

**Ethan**: Yeah, no one really wants to think about that kind of stuff.

**Star**: Like, I eat meat every once in a while and I always choose the brands that are cruelty free, no GMO's, natural-bred, that kind of stuff but I never really thought that at the end of the day the same thing happens to those chickens too.

**Ethan**: It's just the circle of life Star.

**Star**: Yeah, you're right... Next time I'm making sure I'm on the other side of the island if we're having chicken.

**Ethan (laughing)**: I'll make sure to tell you to run away.

The two hug as Star wipes a tear.

**Star**: Thanks for checking to make sure I was alright Ethan.

**Ethan**: No problem.

After their conversation, Star returns to camp and proceeds to eat her chicken. Jodie and Forret are finished and are off cleaning a pan in the ocean. Star awkwardly looks at Tyler and Nick.

**Star (giggling)**: So... we're back together again.

**Tyler**: Yeah. I can tell you're nervous, but don't worry. I'm not mad.

**Nick (chewing)**: Me either.

**Star**: I guess I owe you two an explanation then.

**Tyler**: It'd be nice.

**Star**: I just freaked out when Zandria left. I know we all agreed she'd be next and when she left I was worried that Jodie and them would target me because of the Ned vote.

Tyler just looks at Star as she nervousily tugs at her buff.

**Star**: I know that I probably look super flakey and untrustworthy to you two, but I really wanted to have an alliane with you.

**Tyler**: I mean, yeah, I have to be honest I don't know if I can trust you, I mean we offered you a final three alliance and the very next thing you do is jump ship. You have to understand how that works.

**Star**: Totally. Totally.

**Nick**: I mean, I'm willing to forgive and forget. I understand that you had a lot of stress going on and in the heat of the moment you didn't think rational. It was a mistake... But we all make them.

**Star**: Thank you Nick. Even if you guys don't trust me still, at least know how I've been playing this game. You guys saw it at the Ned vote, I'm willing to stick with my friends, even if everyone turns against them. So, if we do lose, I am going to stick with the people I know and trust.

Tyler nods as Nick finishes eating his chicken. He smiles at Star who also smiles back as the camera cuts to Star's confessional.

After Star's confessional, the camera shows Tyler and Nick who are sitting alone next to the fire. An occasional cluck from the last remaining chicken can be heard.

**Tyler (whispering)**: I don't trust her or Jodie for a second.

**Nick (whispering back)**: We have to work with them, what other option do we have?

**Tyler**: Ethan and Forrest.

**Nick**: I'm just worried that if we vote out a Menggala member that all of the Cabang's are going to get together at the merge and take us out.

**Tyler**: I just don't know if they're going to stick with us anyways.

**Nick**: Star will. You heard her, she's so loyal to people. If we guilt-trip her she's going to stick with us. Jodie... Jodie's going to be harder to reign in and control but I don't see her running and jumping to the bottom of Cabang.

**Tyler**: She's playing this game. Hard. I wouldn't be surprised if she does flip.

Nick sighs as Tyler reaches into his bag. He pulls out the idol and flashes it to Nick.

**Tyler**: I found this before we left for the reward challenge.

**Nick (grinning)**: Sweet man! That's great.

**Tyler**: You and Lester are the only two that know about it. Us three are going to go far now.

**Nick**: Just don't let Jodie know, she's been threatening to flush your idol since you went to Exile.

**Tyler (laughing)**: She's the last person I would ever tell in this game.

As Tyler and Nick keep talking about the idol, Tyler's confessional starts to play.

As Tyler is shown looking at the setting sun, the camera cuts to a snake crawling up a tree and then to a beetle burrowing a hole. The camera then comes up on...

### Day 15

#### Cabang

The sun is seen rising above the ocean as Cabang is slowly getting up and going about their day. Jodie is helping Ethan carry some wood for the fire. She makes sure no one is around before she starts whispering.

**Jodie**: I wouldn't trust Tyler. At all.

**Ethan (surprised)**: Why?

**Jodie**: He totally has the idol because of Exile. I got a clue the next round. Every tree at our camp got searched. Nowhere. He has it in his bag or hidden somewhere here.

**Ethan**: Wow. That's dangerous.

**Jodie**: Exactly. As far as I'm concerned, I was first to go on Menggala because of my age and challenge performance, but if they were smart they would've for sure gotten rid of him.

**Ethan**: Well Tyler has given off a weird vibe. Almost like...

**Jodie**: Like he thinks he's better than us. Exactly. His arrogance knows no bounds. Trust me, I know.

The two set down the wood and go their separate ways as Tyler watches the two from afar.

Tyler approaches Jodie as she picks up a stick, examining it.

**Tyler**: What were you two talking about?

**Jodie**: I was just asking Ethan if there were lots of fish. He says depending on the day we could possibly catch two or three. That'd probably get some food for all of us.

**Tyler (taking the stick from Jodie)**: Nice. Did he say what kind of bait he uses?

**Jodie**: Oh I didn't ask, I assumed it was the bait that came with their fishing kits. They normally come with bait don't they?

**Tyler**: I think so, I thought they would've used it all up by now.

**Jodie**: Didn't ask about that. Sounds like a question for a Cabang if you're dying to know.

The two look at each other before walking away from one another.

The camera transitions between Tyler's confessional to the eye of a chicken. Star is feeding the chickens as Forrest is lying in the shelter.

**Forrest**: So what does it feel like to be on the same tribe as your old tribe?

**Star**: It's weird. That's the only way I can put it. They seem half-mad, half-glad that I'm here, which I can't really blame them.

**Forrest**: Yeah, I know what you mean. If Lindy or Stephanie were here I would be weirded out too. Their mutiny made me feel like I didn't include them enough at camp.

**Star**: That's how Stephanie felt at least. After Abby and Lindy mutinied she thought that she would be next from your tribe because the five of you were so tight.

**Forrest (laughing)**: We weren't that tight. Steph was really cool. I wouldn't have voted her off first if we lost.

**Star**: Yeah well she thought at least three people would write her name down.

**Forrest**: I mean if that's how she felt then it's only Cabang's fault.

**Star**: Honestly, Cabang seems so much saner than Menggala or Kotabumi were.

**Forrest**: Well from what I've heard it's because Cabang never had a Zandria set foot on the beach.

Star laughs as she puts the cap back on the rice.

Star is seen getting up from the shelter and walking over to Jodie who's sitting in the ocean.

**Star**: Watcha doing Jodie?

**Jodie (pointing)**: Watching those two.

Jodie's finger is shown pointing at Tyler and Nick who are talking on the beach.

**Star**: Why?

**Jodie (turning to Star)**: I don't trust Tyler at all. He most certainly has an idol and if I were you, I wouldn't trust a word out of his mouth.

**Star (shocked)**: What!

**Jodie**: Yes, you should've seen the choice words he was using after you mutinied.

**Star**: I knew he was mad. I didn't know he was that mad.

**Jodie**: Oh he and Nick were furious. Now they think they run this game because they have an idol.

**Star**: How do you know he has an idol?

**Jodie**: I know he got a clue at Exile, and I got a clue after the next reward. When I looked where the clue told me to look guess what wasn't there?

**Star**: The idol?

**Jodie**: You should bet in Vegas kid.

**Star (giggling)**: So since has the idol, I'm assuming you want to get rid of it?

**Jodie**: I don't doubt for a second he would play the idol to save himself and then screw me over.

Star looks at the two guys on the beach and then back to Jodie.

**Star**: Well I certainly don't trust them. Not if they're still mad at me for mutinying.

**Jodie**: I'm not sure if they are mad, but that first day... Man, you don't want to see it.

Star nods and then leaves Jodie alone. She sits in the shelter for a while, alone. Eventually, she lies down to try and take a nap. Ethan and Forrest also come to the shelter and down. Star eventually gets up, claiming that she can't fall asleep.

**Forrest**: Naps suck out here.

**Star**: Tell me about it. I think the longest I've slept was two hours one night.

**Ethan (laughing)**: It only gets better with time, right?

**Star**: I hope so. I'm just exhausted.

**Ethan**: You aren't the only one.

As the three Cabang members continue talking about their sleeping habits, the camera transitions to...

#### Menggala

Lindy and Addi are weaving leaves together to form a new roof for their shelter. The old roof has torn from some rain. As the two ladies weave, they talk about their families back home.

**Lindy**: How old are Jenna, Jeanie, and Jess?

**Addi**: Jenna is 12, Jeanie is 9, and little Jess just turned 5 this May!

**Lindy**: Wow. I could not imagine popping out kids three separate times. Twins were bad enough.

**Addi (laughing)**: If you've given birth once, it's easier the next time.

**Lindy (nodding)**: Hopefully I won't ever know!

The two ladies laugh as they continue weaving the roof.

The camera comes back on the two ladies discussing the emotional toll that leaving their families has had.

**Addi**: I just try to push it aside, it makes it easier.

**Lindy**: For sure. Whenever I find myself worrying about them I just tell myself to relax and switch trains of thoughts.

**Addi**: Did your kids write in your letter?

**Lindy**: Yes! Oh, it was amazing to see their chicken scratch.

**Addi**: I'm glad my kids aren't the only ones who can't write neatly! It annoys me so much.

**Lindy**: Normally I'm annoyed too but at least their atrocious handwriting has given me something to do when I'm bored! I think I've deciphered most of the letter, but a few words I still can't quite make out.

After Addi's confessional, a beautiful fish can be seen swimming through the water. It weaves in and out of corals before a hand reaches down and attempts to grab it! The hand misses and the fish quickly glides away as the hand pulls out of the water. The hand belongs to Dan who is shaking his head and muttering expletives.

**Dan**: I wish we had our fishing kit!

Lester who is nearby and also trying to grab fish, turns to him.

**Lester**: Still no luck?

**Dan**: No. I think we're wasting our time. It'd probably be easier to sharpen a stick and attempt to spear it than trying to grab slippery fish with our hands.

**Lester**: It wouldn't hurt to try anything.

The camera cuts to Genesis and Stephanie who are boiling some of the rice. Stephanie is measuring out the rice while Genesis is getting the pot boiling.

**Genesis**: For real though, I missed you on Cabang.

**Stephanie (smiling)**: Thanks.

**Genesis**: Honestly, I don't know why you thought you were the bottom of us six. Alex and Dan were also going to be the first to go.

**Stephanie**: Really?

**Genesis**: Yeah. Alex went psycho on me, claimed I was a she-devil and Dan is... well you know.

**Stephanie (laughing)**: Oh yeah, Dan is Dan alright. You gotta love him but at the same time, he's too much.

**Genesis**: Yeah, Alex must have sprinkled some hater dust on Dan before he left because the past week now Dan has been accusing me of being a she-devil trying to vote him out.

**Stephanie**: Man, he must hate being here with you.

**Genesis**: I'm sure it wasn't his dream situation.

**Stephanie (pouring the rice into the water)**: You know, if you were willing to, I would love to possibly work with Cabang again.

**Genesis**: I don't harbor any ill feelings for your mutiny Steph.

**Stephanie**: Great. That's great.

As Genesis and Stephanie stir the pot, the camera cuts to commercial.

### Day 16

#### Menggala

The camera comes back on Lester who is sitting in the shelter with everyone else as rain pours down. He is the only one awake as the rest try to sleep.

#### Cabang

As Lester's confessional ends, the camera cuts over to Cabang where Ethan and Forret are attempting to fish in the rain. The two men attempt for a while, but no fish are biting their line.

**Forrest**: If we lose today, I wouldn't be that worried.

**Ethan**: You wouldn't? I don't trust any of those four.

**Forrest**: I trust Jodie. She is itching to blindside Tyler. Plus if the vote is looking tied, I have no doubt that Star would flip on them.

**Ethan**: I wouldn't be money on it. What if it this a ploy from them to drop our suspicions?

**Forrset**: Dude, there's no way Jodie is playing 3-D chess here. She doesn't like Tyler, it's really that simple. If we lose there is no way she doesn't vote him out.

**Ethan**: What if he does have the idol?

**Forrest**: We split the votes. 2-2-2.

**Ethan**: That would require Star voting with us, and she seems nice but I don't entirely trust her yet.

**Forrest**: It's the best shot we have if Tyler does play the idol, he's playing it on himself or Nick. Then we vote out the person who didn't have the idol played on them. Boom! A blindside *they* don't see coming.

Ethan nods and the two decide to stop trying to fish and get warm for the upcoming immunity challenge.

As Forrest's confessional plays, the tribe starts to leave for the immunity challenge as the camera cuts to commercial.

#### Immunity Challenge

After the commercial, the tribes are shown entering a field that is clear saved for the slip and slide track. The two tribes stop on their mats in front of Jeff.

**Jeff**: Still a little rainy, starting to clear up though. Cabang, how has your first three days as a new tribe been?

**Forrest (smiling)**: They've been great Jeff. We're ready to show our dominance today.

Jodie smiles as Lester laughs.

**Jeff**: Menggala, how has your tribe been doing?

**Lindy**: Even better Jeff! Be ready for a run-away challenge today.

Dan nods as Jodie laughs.

**Jeff**: Big talk from both tribes, we'll see who's correct in a little bit. Today you're going to be competing one-on-one with someone from the other tribe. When I say go, you are going to slide down this course towards a number. Once you grab the ball that has your number on it, you must make your way to the shooting area. First person to make a basket scores for their tribe. First tribe to five points wins immunity. I'll give you a minute and then we'll get started.

 Cabang
 Menggala

**Challenge Highlights**

* Jodie & Addi face off in the first round. Addi goes in a running start while Jodie doesn't even attempt to slide and instead slowly makes her way on foot, hoping her precise aim will score her the point. This backfires, however, as Addi shoots and makes the hoop before Jodie even has a chance to throw the ball. Menggala leads 1-0.
* Forrest & Lester face off in the second round. Both men keep up with each other and get to the shooting area at the same time. Ultimately, Forrest manages to tie the score 1-1 for Cabang.
* Star & Genesis face off in the third round. Star gets an early lead but is unable to connect with the target, allowing Genesis to catch up and score. Cabang leads 2-1.
* Tyler & Dan face off in the fourth round. Both men are neck in neck the entire time. Dan almost makes several shots but they keep jumping out. This allows Tyler to score. Cabang leads 3-1.
* Nick & Lester face off in the fifth round. Lester quickly grabs the ball while Nick keeps falling down. This allows Lester an advantage that he keeps and scores. Cabang leads 3-2.
* Jodie & Lindy face off in the sixth round. Jodie switches up her strategy and instead of trying to walk, she crawls on her knees. This gives her a fighting chance as she gets to the shooting area before Lindy can make a basket. Using her aim, she manages to make a basket on the first throw. Cabang leads 4-2.
* Ethan & Dan face off in the seventh round. Both men keep up with each other the entire way. Ethan though makes the basket first. Cabang wins 5-2.

**Jeff**: CABANG WINS IMMUNITY, SENDING MENGGALA TO TRIBAL COUNCIL!

Excited cheers can be heard from Cabang as the camera zooms in on a disappointed Menggala. Lester hangs his head as Addi pats his shoulder. He smiles at her and the camera shows Star smiling from ear to ear.

**Jeff**: Cabang, safety tonight from tribal council. Head on out.

The Menggala tribe remains steady as Cabang leaves the challenge area.

**Jeff**: Menggala, a date with me tonight at tribal council where one of you will be the sixth person voted out of Survivor: The Seven Vials. Head back to camp, you got the afternoon to figure things out.

Menggala is shown exiting the challenge arena as dramatic music swells to a boiling point and then abruptly stops.

#### Menggala

As Menggala enters from losing the challenge. Everyone looks at each other, unsure of when would be an appropiate time to break apart into groups.

**Dan**: That sucked.

**Lester**: Yeah, it just wasn't our challenge.

Addi excuses herself from the group and Lindy also leaves.

**Dan (whispering)**: It's Addi tonight.

**Lester**: Addi?

**Dan**: Yeah, all of us are voting her.

**Lester (nodding)**: OK.

As Lester's confessional ends, he also walks away from camp and the three remaining castaways stand around the shelter.

**Stephanie**: So Addi?

**Dan**: I just said that so he'd vote her. One of the two is going, but I think the four of us should discuss it.

**Stephanie**: If all four are discussing it without Lester, he'll get nervous and know.

**Genesis**: We can talk now and just fill in Lindy. If she has a big obejction and demands it's the other person, just come up and whisper it really quick and we'll be fine.

**Stephanie**: Alright, I just want to say that I think Lester is much more dangerous than Addi.

**Dan**: 100% agreeded. Lester is a strategic threat. Addi is just physically threatening. If Lester makes the merge, I think he's going to be a lot of trouble. Plus Addi's a workhouse around camp. She'll be much more beneficial for us.

**Genesis**: I don't know, I mean if he won't win an immunity challenge he could go anytime.

**Dan**: Not if he manages to wiggle his way into an alliance. We have the numbers now, why not take him out when we have the chance?

**Stephanie**: I'm fine with either one.

Dan and Stephanie both look at Genesis who stands still for a couple of seconds, pondering the options she has.

As Dan, Stephanie, and Genesis fist bump, the camera follows Stephanie as she stops Lindy.

**Stephanie (whispering)**: We decided tonight.

**Lindy (surprised)**: I don't get a say?

**Stephanie**: If you disagree, let me know and I'll spread the word around. We just didn't want Addi and Lester to see the four of us whispering because then they're going to get paranoid.

**Lindy**: OK, makes sense. Who?

Stephanie leans in and whispers a name the audience doesn't hear.

**Lindy**: I don't object to that... Not at all.

**Stephanie**: OK good, if either of them ask you just say it's the other one.

The camera now tags along with Lindy who stops Genesis at camp. She whispers a name and Genesis nods. Lindy fistbumps her as the camera now follows Genesis who stops Dan, whispering something we can't hear.

As Genesis's confessional ends, the camera cuts to Lester and Addi who are walking to the water hole.

**Lester (whispering)**: They want you out tonight.

**Addi (shocked)**: Really?

**Lester**: Yeah, they told me you. Look, I'm not voting you so we might as well vote together and try to get one of them to flip.

**Addi**: Let me try Lindy. She might tell me which one of us for sure, then at least we'll know.

Addi is shown walking up to Lindy who is finishing weaving together the roof.

**Lindy (looking up)**: Hey! We're good to put this back on the shelter if we still have time before tribal.

**Addi**: I think we will have enough time if everyone helps. Hey, Lindy look, I know that it's probably either me or Lester tonight. If it's me, could you at least tell me? From one mom to another?

Lindy purses her lips and ties the finishing knot. She looks at Addi for a moment before she finally speaks.

**Lindy**: It's not you.

**Addi**: Lester?

Lindy gives a simple nod and Addi shakes her head.

**Addi**: Thanks for at least letting me know.

**Lindy**: Don't panic, your name isn't coming up tonight.

**Addi**: Who decided on Lester?

**Lindy**: It was the three of them.

Addi helps Lindy pick up the shelter roof and the two of them start to carry it back.

**Addi**: I find it interesting that you're letting them decide.

**Lindy**: What do you mean?

**Addi**: I mean, you didn't even choose? I would hope you would choose Lester over me but still, they didn't ask for your input?

**Lindy**: It's complicated...

**Addi**: And I'm just surprised you'd listen to your old tribe. You did mutiny away from them for a reason, right? So why would you just go right back to them?

**Lindy**: I have reasons.

**Addi (laughing)**: I just think it's weird, that's all.

**Lindy**: Well you do have some valid critiques.

**Addi**: If you want to choose, you can vote for Lester with them or join me and Lester. If you truly think you can trust the tribe that you left then be my guest and vote with them.

**Lindy (pausing)**: I'll have to think about it.

The two drop the roof by the shelter as they call the rest of the tribe back to camp to help put the roof on. As they are putting on the roof, Lindy's confessional plays.

With the end of Lindy's confessional, the tribe grabs their torches and head off to tribal council.

## Tribal Council

Menggala enters the tribal council area as Jeff stares at them. They take their seats and he begins tribal.

**Jeff**: Lindy, it started off close but then Cabang completely destroyed you guys. Worried it's a sign of things to come?

**Lindy**: No Jeff. It was our first challenge as a new tribe. We just weren't aware of strengths and weaknesses yet. Next challenge we'll get them, for sure.

**Jeff**: Stephanie, this is Lindy and your's third tribal council in a row, are you scared about coming back?

**Stephanie**: Well you never want to be here Jeff so it's hard to say you're safe when you keep coming back here.

**Jeff**: Lester, meanwhile, this is Addi and your's first tribal council where someone will be voted out since *Day 3*! Are you worried to finally be back?

**Lester**: Totally, I'm sure me and Addi would've loved it to never come back here until we were forced to because of the merge. But our tribe lost and now we have to come back here so we have to figure something out.

**Jeff**: Genesis, there are murmurs going on about the merge. Before I announced the tribe swap you all thought it was the merge. Is tonight's vote based around the assumption that we are merging soon?

**Genesis**: I think it is more focused on that. The closer we get to the merge the more our votes are going to reflect that rather than the beginning stages of the game. You know, a vote on Day 3 isn't going to have nearly the same reason behind it as a vote on Day 16.

A musical sting occurs as the camera focuses on Addi who leans forward in her seat.
**Jeff**: Dan, do you think tribe divisions are still present on this tribe?

**Dan**: Maybe they were on Day 14. But as we get to know one another, I think the tribe divisions are going down and we're seeing people as individuals. It doesn't matter what your original tribe was.

**Jeff**: Lester, do you believe that?

**Lester**: No.

Another musical sting occurs as Dan folds his arms.

**Jeff**: Care to explain?

**Lester**: Nope.

Genesis and Lindy share a glance as Stephanie looks straight ahead at Jeff.

**Jeff**: With that it's time to vote. Genesis, you're up first.

Everyone is seen walking up to vote. No one's votes are revealed to the audience. After everyone has cast their vote, Jeff goes to count them. He returns.

**Jeff**: If anyone has a hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Genesis, Stephanie, and Dan look at Addi and Lester while the camera pans in on Lindy, who looks down.

**Jeff**: Once the votes are read the decision is final and the person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the vote.

**First Vote**: Dan

Dan nods at this, looking at Lester.

**Second Vote**: Lester

Lester looks around at the tribe, his spirits still up.

**Third Vote**: Lester

**Fourth Vote**: Dan, that's two votes Dan, two votes Lester.

**Fifth Vote**: Dan

Genesis's mouth drops open a little bit as she looks around. Dan's eyes go wide with shock. Lester and Addi have little smiles on their faces. Lindy and Stephanie look at each other.

**Sixth Vote**:

And the sixth person voted out of Survivor: The Seven Vials

Dan

Genesis lets out an audible gasp as Lester puts his hand on Lindy and Stephanie's shoulders. The two smile at each other as Dan gets up to grab his torch.

**Dan (whispering)**: God dang...

**Jeff**: Dan, that's four votes. That's enough, I need you to bring me your torch.

Dan has brought his torch over to Jeff and sets it down in front of him.

**Jeff**: Dan, the tribe has spoken.

As Jeff snuffs Dan's torch, Dan turns around and waves goodbye to his tribe. As the tribe still reels from the vote, Jeff wishes them farewell.

**Jeff**: Your first vote as a tribe and some people were blindsided, we'll see if it's the case in the future. Head on out.

As Menggala goes to grab their torches, Genesis leans into where Lindy and Stephanie are standing.

**Genesis (whispering)**: You better be willing to give me an explanation at camp.

Lindy nods and says she will have one for Genesis as the episode ends.

### Still in the Running

 ~~Abby~~ | ~~Alex~~ | ~~Dan~~ | Ethan

## Next Time on *Survivor*

Jeff drops some big news on the castaways.

"Drop... your... buffs."

"I don't believe you!"

And alliances are put to the test.

"If we are a true final three, you'll vote for her tonight.

"I can guarantee that if we stick together, they don't stand a chance."

"Maybe you should vote for me!"