To Sink Like a Dead Fish

**To Sink Like a Dead Fish** is the eleventh episode of *Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers*.

## Story

### Day 31

The castaways arrive at the Reward Challenge. Jeff tells them that today it's time for a little bit of love. They all got really excited. Jeff introduces Kendall's husband, John. John runs towards Kendall. She hugs him and kisses him. She starts to cry and says how hard this game is for her. Jeff asks her how long are they married with John. Kendall says it was a really early marriage, because she was only 21 and John was 24 and now they're 15 years married. Jeff congratulates Kendall.

Jeff calls out Caspian's wife, Elene. Caspian starts to cry. Elene sees her husband and she starts to run. Caspian tells her to be careful. He hugs her and kisses her. Elene says he smells really bad as they both laugh. Jeff asks Caspian how long is he married to Elene. Caspian starts to cry saying he's with her for 48 years. Jeff is impressed. Caspian says he's married since he was 24 and Elene was 23, but being a marine captain took him a lot from his life, both in a good and in a bad way. Elene agrees saying Caspian was often away from home and it was not tough for her, but for kids and himself. Caspian says he's mad he's still in this game because he's far from Elene, but it's a show they love so at the same time it's so amazing that he can be a part of it.

Jeff calls out Janessa's sister, Penny. Penny screams as she sees Janessa. Janessa starts to jump from excitement. Penny hugs her sister. Jeff asks Penny how it is to have a sister who's a cop and plays Survivor. Penny says that Janessa as a cop is really brave and she does a lot for her job, she also mentionts that she's more glad to see that Janessa is still in the game, because being in Survivor was always her dream. Janessa agrees saying she has applied to Survivor since *Pearl Islands* and to be here in the Final 7 means everything to her. Penny hugs Janessa and tells her that they need to win this challenge.

Next, Jeff introduces Martin's wife, Lianne. Lianne runs to Martin and she kisses him. She asks him if she's ok. Martin says he's making his dreams come true. Jeff asks Lianne how was it that Martin is on Survivor now. Lianne says it was such a tough decision for him, because he's a huge fan of the show, but at the same time he's a teacher and he's so into his job, he's having the best connection with students like nobody does. Martin says it's true, but at the same time the students approached him to go to Survivor so they're going to watch him. Martin kisses Lianne and tells her how he missed her.

Jeff calls out Charles's sister, Susie. She runs to Charles and yells his name as she's so happy to see him. Charles hugs her really tight and starts to cry. Everyone is feeling for Charles as he starts to cry. Charles says he misses his home so much. Susie says she knows. Jeff says Charles clearly has a great relationship with his sister. Charles can't even speak, he's full of emotions. Susie starts to say that Charles is a firefighter and he used to have a mission that was really life-threatening and Charles was in hospital for few weeks. She adds that Charles is a real survivor. Jeff is amazed. Charles says from this time he really appreciates his family like never before.

Jeff says it's time to meet Gary's father, Jared. Jared runs to his son and he hugs him. He asks him how is he doing. Gary says he's doing great. Jeff asks Gary about his connection with his father. Gary says it's was a total rollercoaster, because he's a baker and his father is a baker too, because he works with his dad since he was like fifteen, but there were having a tough times when he came out as gay to his father. Jeff asks Jared was he angry at Gary about it or what was it about. Jared says Gary is he's only son and it was hard for him to swallow, because he thought like he has never knew who is Gary for real, but then he realized that Gary is still Gary and that's ok. Gary hugs his dad.

Jeff smiles towards Troy as he's about to call his mother. Troy begs Jeff to finally let him see his mother. Jeff laughs and finally calls Harriette to come. She walks gently towards Troy. He starts to cry. Harriette tells Troy that he needs to see her soon, because he's so skinny. Everyone laughs. Troy kisses her. Harriette says she really misses him. Jeff asks Harriette how close they are with each other. Harriette looks at Troy and asks him about it. Troy says they're very close right now, but they haven't used to be that close because he was a real troublemaker back at High School. Troy says he appreciates his mother so much and he's here for her.

Jeff now explains the rules of their challenge. It's not typical challenge of Survivor. The castaways will be conducting this challenge with their loved one. Each person will have a bag with black and white marbles. Both the castaways and their loved ones must draw the same-colored marble to remain in the challenge. The last pair left standing wins. He tells everybody they're playing for a Survivor barbecue with their loved ones.

Kendall & John are first to draw rocks. They are the same, so Kendall & John move on to the next round. Caspian & Elene are next. Caspian drew black rock, but Elene picked a white rock which means they are eliminated. Caspian is really frustrated about this. Janessa & Penny are next. They also drew differently colored rocks, so they're eliminated. Martin & Lianne are next. Martin picked a white rock and Lianne also picked a white rock. They're currently staying in the game along with Kendall & John. Charles & Susie are next. They pick the same rock too. They're staying in the game. Gary & Jared are next. Gary picked a white rock, but his father picked a black rock what made them eliminated. In the end, Troy & Harriette are picking the rocks and they picked the same. It makes Kendall & John, Martin & Lianne, Charles & Susie and Troy & Harriette stay in the game. Kendall & John are picking first. They picked differently colored rocks, so they're eliminated. Kendall is really mad about it. Martin & Lianne are next and they picked the same colored rock, so they're still staying in the game. Charles & Susie are next. Unfortunately, they picked a differently colored rocks. If now Troy & Harriette would pick the same rock, then they're staying in the game. If not, Martin & Lianne are winning the reward. Troy & Harriette picked the same rocks, so it's a showdown between Martin and Troy. Martin & Lianne are picking first. This time, Martin picked black colored rock, but Lianne picked white colored rock. It all comes down to Troy & Harriette. Troy picked a black colored rock and Harriette picked... the same colored rock, which means they're winning the reward. Troy again starts to cry as he's so glad to win this. He lifts his mother up and starts to dance. He needs to choose two people for this reward. Troy says he's going to pick the only loyal people, so Martin & Lianne are going for the reward along with Gary & Jared. Jeff comments that the Hustlers are going for the reward. After this, Jeff tells Troy that he can pick one more person. Troy starts to consider any option. In the end, he says he's bringing Kendall & John for the reward with them. Kendall hugs Troy and thanks him. Jeff says that Caspian, Charles and Janessa have to say goodbye to their loved ones. Charles is totally heart-broken.

The winners of the reward: Troy, Martin, Gary and Kendall are at the reward with their loved ones. They are all very happy and enjoying their time with their loved ones. Kendall kisses Troy in the cheek saying she's so happy to be here with her loved one. She starts to cry going back to her husband.

Martin talks with Troy. He tells him that he knows this game is like they are friends and enemies at the same time but it means a lot to be here together. Troy says he knows and he appreciates that he can play this game with Martin.

At Vakalevu tribe, Janessa, Charles and Caspian are back. Charles is really emotional as he was not picked. Caspian comments that he can't believe Troy has picked Martin, because he thought they're not so tight. Janessa says they were tighter than they've thought as Ty went home last Tribal.

Janessa talks with Charles. She says they should consider doing a big move. Charles wonders who would flip. Janessa says she thinks if Gary is still loyal, they can use him and blindside Martin. Charles asks her does she think it's the right time to do it. Janessa says she loves Martin, but her love is what makes Martin even a bigger threat, because everybody likes him.

### Day 32

The next morning, Charles talks with Kendall. He says he was really sad about not being picked. Kendall says for her it's still no-brainer that Martin and Troy are threats. Charles is happy to hear that Kendall wants to make a big move. Kendall says that Caspian and Janessa are on the outs, so they should use it and blindside either Troy or Martin.

Charles asks Martin to have a conversation. Martin talks with Charles and he tells him that he's still loyal to their alliance. Martin says he is. Charles says he feels a weird vibe, because Troy has picked him for the reward. Martin says it's good, because everybody know that Troy is a threat. Charles asks Martin what he wants to do. Martin says for him the best option is to vote out Caspian. Charles says they should use Caspian for future game and blindside Troy next. Martin doesn’t know if it’s a good idea.

Martin says it’s going to be Caspian now and then Troy. They need him, because Kendall is not trustworthy. Charles shakes Martin’s hand.

### Day 33

The Final 7 arrives at the Immunity Challenge. The castaways must support two discs, weighted by wind chimes, supported by two posts with only their fingertips. If they drop their discs, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins immunity. The challenge starts. Kendall drops first as she can’t handle the pain and the weight of the discs. Gary is out right after Kendall. Five people left in this challenge. After 4 minutes Charles drops out of nowhere. His back hurt too much. It’s still Janessa, Caspian, Troy and Martin fighting for the immunity. Caspian drops after 6 minutes. It’s between Janessa, Troy and Martin now. After 11 minutes Troy drops as he couldn’t compete any longer. It’s now a showdown between Janessa and Martin. In the end Janessa drops and Martin wins the immunity after 13 minutes of the challenge.

The castaways are back at camp. They all congratulate Martin for his first win.

Caspian talks with Charles. He thinks the best option now is going to vote out Troy today. Charles says it is what he was talking about with Martin yesterday. Caspian is shocked. Charles says Caspian doesn’t have to worry, because Martin is probably going to vote against Troy too. Caspian thinks it’s a good idea.

Caspian, Janessa and Kendall are talking. Caspian tells them Martin considers to blindside Troy tonight. Janessa says it would be great. Kendall tells them she promises on her mother’s life that she’s voting for Troy tonight. Janessa asks her is she going to do it for real. Kendall says it’s time to make a big move.

Martin talks with Troy and Charles. Martin tells them it’s Caspian tonight. Troy says it’s going to be an easy vote. Martin says not so really, because people are saying Troy’s name. He’s shocked. Charles looks stressed.

Troy asks who is targeting him. Martin says Janessa and Caspian. Troy asks Charles is he with them. Charles says he is and Kendall probably too. Troy is thankful to Martin.

Troy talks with Gary. He tells him that he’s a target tonight. Gary is overwhelmed asking by who. Troy says that he knows Janessa and Caspian for sure were trying to blindside Troy, but he thinks Charles was also into this plan. Gary thinks it’s weird because Janessa hasn’t told him anything. Troy asks Gary is he going to vote with him and Martin. Gary says for sure Caspian is going home.

Gary has a conversation with Janessa. Gary tells Janessa that people are considering her as a threat. Janessa is shocked. Gary says that he thinks Charles has told Martin who told Troy that Troy is the target. Janessa touches her head and starts to scream. Janessa says it sucks and she’s worried she’s now a target. Gary says it’s still Caspian who is considered to go home, but if she wants to look fine, she should vote with them. Janessa tearfully says that she’s so mad, because she sees that Martin is building an army. Gary tells her not to worry, because they have some people left to vote out before Martin.

In the end Caspian is voted out by a vote of 5-2.

## Challenges

* Reward
* Immunity
**Challenge:** *Love on the Rocks*
The castaways will be conducting this challenge with their loved one. Each person will have a bag with black and white marbles. Both the castaways and their loved ones must draw the same-colored marble to remain in the challenge. The last pair left standing wins.
**Reward:** A Survivor barbecue with their loved one.

**Winners:** Troy Numez *(shared with Gary MacFarlan, Kendall Oprei, and Martin Nolan)*

**Challenge:** **This Much**
The castaways must support two discs, weighted by wind chimes, supported by two posts with only their fingertips. If they drop their discs, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins immunity.

**Winner:** Martin Nolan

## Tribal Council

 Troy (2 votes)
 VOTED OFF:Caspian Glover