This Is What It Feels Like

This is the seventh episode of *Survivor: Russia*

## Challenges

**Immunity Challenge:** *Hard to Handle*
The castaways must stand on an angled balance beam while balancing a ball. At regular intervals, they would move further down the beam, making it harder to keep steady. The last person standing wins.
**Winner:** Jamie Franzel

## Story

### Night 17

The scene fades in to a barely lit camp. The fire is almost gone as the six remaining Sahka members return from Tribal where they successfully blindsided Victor. All six share mixed reactions of happiness, shock, and disbelief. Beth takes everyone's torch and places it on a nearby tree before joining everyone at the shelter.

***Beth:*** That was unbelievable.

***Jamie:*** I know, I'm still in shock that it worked.

***William:*** I think this can be a very strong six. We just need to stick together and we can ride it out to the end.

***Katie:*** My thoughts exactly. We got this in the bag.

Beth lays down next to Jamie, ready to go to sleep.

*\*intro plays\**

### Day 18

The scene fades in to the Sahka camp. Everyone is doing chores except for Jamie and William, who are sitting in the shelter. Jamie pokes at the shelter with a stick while William looks around at their tribe. Katie and Beth are washing up in the ocean while Gordan and Lisa go off on their own.

***William:*** I think we have a good group.

***Jamie:*** So do I, hopefully they don't stand a chance.

***William:*** So who do you think we should go after on the other tribe?

***Jamie:*** Honestly, maybe someone from the old Sahka. Y'know, to test Beth.

***William:*** That's a possibility but I'm sure she will be loyal to us.

***Jamie:*** It wouldn't hurt to just test the waters.

***William:*** Right.

The focus turns to Gordan and Lisa, who are walking to treemail. The prison guard opens up the box and reveals a scroll wrapped in twine. Lisa tries to take it but Gordan snatches it.

***Gordan:*** Watch it.

Lisa rolls her eyes, obvious that her dislike for Gordan grows with each passing day.

We see the two walking back to camp with the scroll still in Gordan's hand. Like before, Gordan leads the way.

***Gordan:*** You people need to know how it is with me. What I say goes and we target who I want. You got that?

***Lisa:*** Whatever.

***Gordan:*** That kind of attitude will be your downfall, girly. Cool it.

Lisa snickers, not offended by Gordan's comments but thinking it is hilarious.

The two return to camp. Beth and Katie have rejoined William and Jamie in the shelter. The four look over as Gordan and Lisa arrive at the shelter and open the scroll.

***Gordan (Reading):*** Pack up anything you will need for the next twenty one days. A boat will be here shortly to bring you to the Komi camp where you will spend the remainder of your days.

All six grow excited as Gordan reads further. Katie claps her hands, happy to make it to the individual portion of the game.

***Katie:*** Merge!

***Jamie:*** Holy crap, about time!

We see multiple shots of everyone gathering their things. Katie grabs all the clothes, Beth takes things off the shelter, as William puts out the fire and takes the flint. A boat soon arrives and the man on board gives Jamie a key.

***Jamie:*** Ohh, a key.

***Lisa:*** Probably means Komi has the chest.

The scene then changes to the Komi camp. Sasha is seen sunbathing as Charley and Max make their way into the woods to go to treemail. We see that a large chest is in front of treemail, much to Charley and Max's surprise.

***Max:*** Oh this is interesting.

***Charley:*** What do you think's inside?

***Charley (Opening treemail):*** Not sure. Maybe this has something to do with it.

Charley then pulls out a scroll, much to Max's intrigue.

The two return to camp carrying the chest. Freddy sees this and rushes over to find out what's going on. Sasha, Glenn, and Jeffery look on as well.

***Freddy:*** What the hell is this?

***Charley:*** Well let's find out.

Charley unwraps the scroll and begins to read it.

***Charley (Reading):*** Tidy up your camp, company will be arriving soon!

The announcement of a merge causes the tribe to celebrate. Jeffery and Freddy hug while Max and Glenn high five. Sasha is more reserved but is equally excited that she has reached the merge.

***Freddy:*** We made the merge buddy!

***Jeffery:*** Yeah!

Freddy looks out to the water and spots the boat the Sahka tribe is on. He taps Glenn on the shoulder and points them out to the tribe.

***Freddy:*** Here they come!

The Komi tribe rush to the water as the boat pulls up. They help Sahka getting off and taking their things. The twelve remaining players embrace each other and congratulate each other for making it to the merge.

Jamie unlocks the chest and opens it. It reveals twelve black buffs, a picnic blanket, and an assortment of food and drinks. As soon as they see the food, everyone cheers. We then see them setting up the picnic to begin the merge feast.

We see Katie stuffing her face with grapes while Jamie takes a bite of a brownie.

***William:*** Anyone wants some juice?

***Katie:*** I'll take some!

William pours fruit juice into Katie's cup and she quickly drinks it all.

The focus turns to Gordan, who is not eating a thing. It doesn't even look like he is enjoying himself as he has a permanent glare on his face as he looks at the former Komi. Jamie sees this and tries to hand him a piece of bread.

***Jamie:*** Gordan, eat up. You have to be starving.

***Gordan:*** I'm good.

Jamie rolls her eyes and places the bread back as she returns to the previous conversation she was having.

Gordan then leaves the picnic and lays down in the shelter. He watches the other eleven enjoy the food while he picks at a scab on his arm.

Sasha looks over at Gordan, who is now napping. She shakes her head before turning to Jamie, who is finishing off another brownie.

***Sasha:*** He hasn't changed.

***Jamie:*** Not one bit.

***Freddy:*** So this is what it feels like to merge.

The tribe laughs at Freddy as Beth goes to get a piece of cheese. As she does, a scroll pops out from the basket. Puzzled, Max reaches for it and takes it.

***Glenn:*** Oh that's interesting.

***William:*** What's it say?

***Max:*** Let's see.

Max unwraps the scroll and unravels it. He adjusts his glasses as he begins to read what the scroll says.

***Max (Reading):*** Hidden around your camp is an idol with new powers. The person who finds this idol will be the only person who knows the power it contains.

The newly merged tribe looks around in disbelief. Jeffery then slowly stands up and walks away.

***Jeffery (Jokingly):*** Well I'm gonna go...wash up...yeah.

The tribe laughs at Jeffery's joke as he sits back down. However, the mood has obviously changed as everyone keeps an eye on each other, waiting to see who gets up and goes looking first.

We then see a montage of shots of people leaving the picnic and walking into the woods. Freddy rushes into the woods and is trailed by Katie. Glenn and Charley go off with one another as Sasha and Max look around the camp. William, Lisa, and Beth go off by themselves as Jeffery goes down to the beach. Jamie walks to the shelter and wakes Gordan up.

***Jamie:*** Come on.

***Gordan:*** What? Why? What's going on?

***Jamie:*** There's a new idol out there. We have to find it.

***Gordan:*** Oh, ok.

Gordan quickly gets up and runs into the woods as Jamie follows him.

We see everyone looking around for the new idol. Freddy climbs trees, Katie looks under rocks, and William looks in a nearby river. Sasha goes through a rock wall and is joined by Jamie.

***Sasha:*** Looks like we're all looking for the same thing.

***Jamie:*** Looks like it.

Jamie takes a rock out and spots the idol. She attempts to contain her excitement as she looks over to make sure Sasha isn't looking. Once she turns around, Jamie takes the idol and stuffs it down her bra and pretends to keep looking so she doesn't tip Sasha off.

The scene then switches to Freddy and Beth. They continue their search for the idol at pond. Beth struggles to walk through as her feet keep getting caught in the sand. Freddy gives her a hand, helping her out of the water.

***Freddy:*** You good?

***Beth:*** I am, thank you.

***Freddy:*** No prob.

***Freddy:*** So, what are you thinkin'?

***Beth:*** What do you mean?

***Freddy:*** Are we still good? Like are you, me, and Charley still a tight three.

***Beth (Apprehensive):*** I don't know, these guys saved me big time last Tribal by getting Victor out when he had the idol. They showed their loyalty to me.

***Freddy:*** But I took a risk in getting Nick out and saving you.

***Beth:*** But they took the bigger risk, honey.

***Beth:*** I hope this doesn't ruin our relationship.

***Freddy:*** Well we'll have to see because you're basically screwing me after I saved you back on Sahka.

Beth, knowing Freddy is frustrated, doesn't continue on with the conversation and leaves him. Freddy shakes his head and curses before walking off.

The scene cuts to Charley looking around the shelter. No one is with her at camp so she openly searches for the idol. Freddy speed walks out of the forest and towards Charley. She looks over before going back to her search.

***Charley:*** Have you talked to Beth?

***Freddy:*** Yeah, she's with them.

***Charley:*** You sure?

***Freddy:*** Hundred percent, she told me.

Charley shakes her head, not liking the news she was just given.

***Freddy:*** I think we should go after her the next Tribal.

***Charley:*** No, that's a bad idea.

***Freddy:*** Charley, she won't come with us.

***Charley:*** But we can still try and get her back on our side if we gain the majority. We need her trust for a bit.

***Freddy:*** Then who do we target?

***Charley:*** I think Gordan is the easiest target.

We get a quick shot of Gordan looking for the idol before it returns to Freddy and Charley.

***Charley:*** No one likes him so it'll be easier to get the votes on him.

***Freddy:*** I guess.

After Charley's confessional, the scene fades to black to go to commercial break.

### Day 19

The scene fades in to early morning at the newly merged camp. Everyone is asleep with the exception of Gordan. Gordan is seen chopping away at wood near the shelter. The sound wakes Sasha up. She sits up and sees Gordan chopping before laying back down, angered.

Sasha is seen getting up from the shelter and walking into the woods, not only to get away from Gordan but to use some time to find the new idol.

Gordan spots Sasha walk into the woods. He decides to follow her, ax in hand. He quickly rushes down the same path Sasha went down.

We see Sasha looking around the woods. Gordan keeps his distance as he watches Sasha climb a tree and look around the branches. She looks down and spots Gordan behind a tree, still watching her.

***Sasha:*** Oh you have to be f--king kidding me.

Sasha begins to make her way down, getting ready to confront Gordan.

Sasha steps off the tree and walks toward Gordan. Gordan comes from behind the tree and walks up to Sasha. The ax is still in his hand, much to Sasha's worry.

***Sasha:*** What do you want?

***Gordan:*** Keeping an eye on you, making sure you don't find a thing.

***Sasha:*** I thought you would be working, 'keeping us afloat.'

***Gordan:*** I need to make sure you fail in this game. You can't succeed.

***Sasha:*** Excellent jury management there, pal.

Sasha pats Gordan on the shoulder before walking past him. Gordan swats her away, causing her to snicker.

Gordan returns to camp where Sasha is back in the shelter. A few more people are up with Jamie and Lisa sitting by the fire. Lisa yawns as she watches Gordan returning to the wood to start chopping.

Gordan puts one final chop into a piece of wood before the camera cuts to Glenn, Max, and Charley taking a walk in the woods. They look around to keep an eye out for any clue for the new idol.

***Max:*** I'm thinking that we either just get them to make emotional decisions or fake an idol.

***Glenn:*** Well the fake idol bit won't work, they won't risk splitting votes. So we need them to get them to vote Gordan.

***Charley:*** You had a good relationship with Lisa back before the swap, right?

***Glenn:*** Sure did.

***Charley:*** What you need to do is try to get Lisa to feel bad for us because of how he has been treating us.

***Glenn:*** You think it'll work?

***Charley:*** I think so.

Glenn takes a deep breath before nodding his head.

***Glenn:*** Ok, I'll give it a go.

We see the three return to camp. Glenn spots Lisa laying down in the shelter playing with her hair. After making sure Gordan isn't around, he lays down next to her.

***Lisa:*** What's up?

***Glenn:*** Nothin', just thinkin'.

***Lisa:*** About what?

***Glenn:*** The way Gordan has been since we merged.

***Lisa:*** What do you mean?

***Glenn:*** Well he's been extremely rude to us. Why would we keep someone like that around.

***Lisa:*** Yeah, he has been pretty mean.

***Glenn:*** Would you be willing to vote him out?

***Lisa:*** I don't know, it is tempting but I need to think about it.

***Glenn:*** That's fine. Talk later?

***Lisa:*** Of course, see you around.

Glenn gets up and leaves Lisa to her thoughts.

Lisa rubs her face, puzzled at what her next move should be.

***Lisa (Quietly):*** Oh man.

After Lisa's confessional, the scene fades to black to go to commercial.

### Day 20

The camera fades in to the first individual immunity challenge. After a few shots showing it off, we see Probst.

***Jeff:*** Come on in, guys!

The final twelve walk into the challenge area. Katie is carrying the tribal idol with a smile on her face. As they step on the mat, a few take a look at the challenge as Jeff takes the idol back and reveals the individual immunity necklace. He then goes over the challenge before assigning everyone a station. At the start of the challenge, Gordan immediately falls off, eliminating him first from the challenge. Max quickly struggles but manages to regain balance. Out of nowhere, Katie's ball drops, eliminating her. The final ten get through the first interval and head down to the second part of the beam. Jamie begins to wobble but saves herself. However, both William and Charley fall off the beam. Glenn's ball falls off out of no where, leaving Jamie, Sasha, Max, Lisa, Jeffery, Beth, and Freddy. Max is the next to fall as the last six move down to the last part of the beam. While moving, Beth falls off, eliminating herself. Seconds after Beth falls, Jeffery's ball falls to the ground. After another twenty minutes, Max falls, leaving Freddy, Lisa, Jamie, and Sasha. Gordan silently cheers Jamie and Lisa on, much to Sasha's annoyance. Soon, both Freddy and Lisa fall off their beam, leaving Sasha and Jamie left to fight for immunity. The two go on for five minutes before both women begin to wobble. It is Sasha's whose ball falls first, giving Jamie the first individual immunity win. Gordan claps the loudest, much to the annoyance of those around him. We then see Jeff addressing the twelve after the challenge.

***Jeff:*** Jamie, come on over.

Jamie happily walks over to Jeff as the other eleven applaud her. Jeff places the necklace around her.

***Jeff:*** With this around your neck, you are safe at tonight's Tribal Council. As for the rest of you, one of you going home tonight. You have the afternoon to think about it, I'll see you tonight. Congrats.

***Jamie:*** Thanks.

Jamie makes her way back to the tribe as they make their way back to camp. The focus is mainly on Gordan, who has a smug grin on his face.

The scene shifts to the Sochi camp. The tribe returns to their camp and Jamie places the immunity necklace on a tree. Members of her alliance congratulate her while members of the other alliance sit in the shelter. Jamie turns to to them before turning to William.

***Jamie:*** Thank God I got it, we couldn't have them win.

***William:*** Yeah, great job.

***William:*** Who should we go after?

***Jamie:*** I say Charley.

We get a quick shot of Charley in the shelter before going back to Jamie and William.

***Jamie:*** Out of all of them, she's the most strategic.

***William:*** We should keep an eye on her, just in case she goes looking for the idol.

***Jamie:*** I don't think we should worry about that.

***William:*** Why?

***Jamie:*** I got it.

***William:*** You do?

Jamie opens her bag wide enough so William can look inside and see the idol.

***Jamie:*** Yep.

***William:*** Oh my God, what does it do?

***Jamie:*** I can play it on myself after the votes are read.

***William:*** Oh s--t.

The focus turns to the shelter. Max, Sasha, and Charley are watching the other alliance by the fire. The six of them all joke and laugh and stop talking when Jeffery walks by. He soon joins the trio in the shelter.

***Jeffery:*** Man, we really are welcomed, aren't we.

***Max:*** I'm honestly sick of the egos. Seriously.

***Sasha:*** Same, it's just tiring. They don't even have the numbers yet, why are they acting like they're running the game?

***Charley:*** Well tonight's gonna be the night we have to try and take them down.

***Max:*** Yeah, we need to take them down a peg.

***Charley:*** Exactly.

***Charley:*** I think one thing we can do is to just make them uncomfortable being with Gordan.

***Sasha:*** How are we gonna do that?

***Charley:*** You two need to set him off big time.

***Max:*** Oh I hate the sound of that.

***Charley:*** It could be our only shot at getting his ass out of this game.

Max looks concerned, knowing that they could become targets for setting Gordan off.

***Sasha:*** I'll do it by myself Max.

***Max:*** You sure?

***Sasha:*** if you feel comfortable doing it, I can.

Sasha walks up to the other alliance, who are still laughing. Jamie points out Sasha and they all stop. Sasha takes a seat next to Gordan and gives him a smug little grin.

***Gordan:*** What do you think you're doing?

***Sasha:*** What? I'm not allowed to enjoy the fire?

***Gordan:*** No, this is our fire. Go make your own.

***Sasha:*** Oh shut up Gordan, you don't own the fire.

***Gordan:*** I made it, therefore I do.

***Sasha (Chuckling):*** God, you're pathetic.

***Gordan:*** You want pathetic? Your sorry ass hasn't done a thing this entire game, you little bitch. Go back to your pathetic alliance, you guys don't have much time left because we're gonna send you all packing.

As Gordan's voice raises, people not at the fire look on while Gordan's own alliance begin to look angry at his actions. Jamie buries her face in her hands as Gordan sits back down.

***Gordan:*** Little c--t.

Sasha merely chuckles and leaves.

***Gordan:*** Hang on a second.

Gordan gets up and walks to the shelter. Charley sees him coming and knows what's coming. Glenn is now in the shelter with her and the two turn to each other.

***Charley (Sarcastic):*** Ohh, I'm in trouble.

Gordan arrives at the shelter and stands in front of Charley with a scowl on his face. Charley's smile still hasn't disappeared from her face.

***Gordan:*** What do you think you're doing?

***Charley:*** What do you mean?

***Gordan:*** Don't play stupid, I know you sent Sasha to do your dirty work.

***Charley:*** So what if I did?

***Gordan:*** Quit giving an attitude, you little bitch.

***Charley:*** Is that all you got? Calling women bitches?

***Gordan:*** Heh, I got so much more. Which is why your punk ass is going home tonight.

***Charley (Sarcastic):*** I can't wait!

***Gordan:*** Little c--t.

Gordan leaves. Glenn is shocked by Gordan's comment while Charley just laughs it off.

Gordan goes back to his seat by the fire and stares into it. The laughter has stopped while everyone looks uncomfortable to be around him. Katie seems to be the most offended by Gordan's actions as she can barely look at him.

We then see Katie and Lisa sitting by the water. They have their feet in the ocean while sitting on the sand. The music begins to intensify as the two girls talk.

***Katie:*** I really don't want to be around Gordan anymore.

***Lisa:*** Me neither.

***Katie:*** Like should we just vote him out?

***Lisa:*** I don't know.

The two look at each other before fading to Tribal Council. Jeff watches as the remaining twelve walk into Tribal. After they all take their seats, Jeff begins the QnA.

***Jeff:*** So Jeffery, two tribes came together and all three returning players are still here. Do you feel like you've accomplished a goal?

***Jeffery:*** Oh yeah. Y'know, making the merge was a dream of mine last time and I got pulled before it happened so to make the merge this time feels amazing.

***Jeff:*** So Charley, did any rivalries come up when the two tribes merged?

***Charley:*** Gordan and the rest of the Komi tribe.

Gordan gives a deadly glare to Charley as she continues.

***Charley:*** He goes on about how we're undeserving to be here and all that so he clearly hates us.

***Jeff:*** Katie, what happened?

***Katie:*** Well Gordan went on about how people like Sasha and Charley were bitches and c--ts.

***Jeff:*** So he was only after the women?

***Katie:*** Yeah, he really only insulted the women.

***Jeff:*** Gordan, just why?

***Gordan:*** I'll tell you Jeff, these folks don't deserve a place in this game. We've worked harder, played better, and we're reaping the benefits. We're gonna succeed.

***Jeff:*** But Gordan, right now Tribal lines are split down the middle. What would happen if we draw rocks and someone from your side goes?

***Gordan:*** That would be a tragedy because it meant the hard working people would lose while these undeserving punks would go far.

Freddy chuckles at Gordan's comment while Sasha shakes her head.

***Jeff:*** Gordan, do you think you can win this game?

***Gordan:*** I know I can.

Laughter erupts from the former Komi, much to the prison guards chagrin.

***Gordan:*** Quit your laughin'!

The laughter continues anyway. Once it settles, the focus returns to Jeff.

***Jeff:*** Well this Tribal has been interesting. Let's see how it pans out. It is time to vote. William, you're up.

William gets up to vote. Music similar to the one used at the Final 11 Tribal from Samoa is used as everyone gets up to vote. Both Gordan and Charley have their voting confessional shown while everyone else has theirs kept a secret. After Glenn sits, Jeff goes to collect the votes and returns with the urn.

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

Jamie looks to the ground, unsure of her next move. William looks over to her while Charley stays focused on Jeff. Soon, Jamie gets up and takes the Tuva idol out of her pocket.

***Jamie:*** Just to make sure.

Freddy shakes his head while Max buries his face in his hands.

***Jamie:*** This is for Gordan.

When she says this, Gordan's grin grows. Charley rolls her eyes as Jamie sits down.

***Jeff:*** This is indeed a hidden immunity idol, any votes cast against Gordan will not count. I'll read the votes.

Jamie smiles, proud of her move as Jeff pulls out the first vote.

***Jeff:*** First vote: Gordan. Does not count.

Gordan gives Charley a smug look but is ignored.

***Jeff:*** Gordan. Does not count.

Glenn looks disappointed as the votes continue being read.

***Jeff:*** Gordan. Does not count.

Gordan continues to grin.

***Jeff:*** Gordan. Does not count.

Both Katie and Lisa are seen disappointed at their choice.

***Jeff:*** Gordan. Does not count.

Jamie gives Gordan a hug.

***Jeff:*** Gordan. Does not count. We still have no votes for anybody.

Charley, knowing she is the target, begins to gather her things.

***Jeff:*** Charley. That's one vote Charley.

Charley nods, accepting her fate.

***Jeff:*** Charley.

Sasha hugs her ally goodbye as William nods his head.

***Jeff:*** Charley.

Charley, still smiling, turns to Jeff, awaiting the final vote.

***Jeff:*** Seventh person voted out and the first member of our jury: Charley. Need to bring me your torch.

Charley gets up with her things and grabs her torch. Gordan sarcastically waves goodbye, happy to see Charley go home. Charley then puts her torch in front of Jeff.

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

Jeff snuffs her torch. Charley turns around and waves goodbye to her allies. Her allies wave back while the new majority alliance practically ignore her. Charley then makes her way out as Jeff turns back to the tribe.

***Jeff:*** Well with how things played out, it seems one side has gained the numbers but anything can and will happen in this game. Head on out, goodnight.

The final eleven all get up. Half of them are happy while the other half are disappointed by the results of Tribal. As they make their way out, the credits roll and soon cut to black.

## Next Episode on *Survivor*...

* The arrogance of the majority alliance continues to grow.
* Lisa grows tired of her alliance!
* The search for the rehidden idol is on!