Lost in the Rising Tide

**Lost in the Rising Tide** is the fourth episode of Survivor: Huahine
## Challenges

**Immunity Challenge:** Build It Up, Break It Down (*Micronesia*)

The tribes must race out into the ocean to collect bundles of sticks, planks, and rope. They have ten minutes to build a barricade through another tribe's tunnel. Once the ten minutes are up, the tribes will return to their tunnel, and will race to tear down the barricade and make their way to the end. The first two tribes to get all their members through the tunnel and onto their mat wins immunity.

## Previously on *Survivor*

After the Brains tribe blindsided Celest in the first blindside of the season, Mitchell realised he was the next to go. In his first strategic moves of the game, he pitched to both Shelly and Joshua to keep him longer, arguing that Iris and Frank were a duo that needed to be broken up. On the Beauty tribe, Raj and Kara continued their rivalry, fighting against each other once more. However, unbenounced to Finn, Kara, and Emily, their ally, Joanna, was secretly working with him. On the Brawn tribe, allies Jackson and Nina called off their partnership, in a heated argument. This quickly spread to the rest of the tribe, who seemed to be split right down the middle. Once the Brains tribe lost the immunity challenge, it was all eyes on Mitchell. Despite his best efforts, he had annoyed too many people, and decided to start playing a little too late, being voted off unanimously.

Fifteen are left, who will be voted out tonight?

## Maeva

*The episode fades into a shot of the night sky, filled with stars, before lowering, showing the four members of the Brains tribe returning from tribal council, all with smiles on their faces. The camera focuses on each person individually, before playing Frank's confessional.*

*The tribe can be seen setting their torches aside, before celebrating together.*

**Iris:** We did it! *(cackles)* Mitchell's gone!

**Frank:** About time!

**Shelly:** I know it's mean, but voting him out is definitely a highlight of the game so far.

**Iris:** Undoubtedly so!

**Joshua:** *And* we're exactly where we wanted to be! The alliance of four are the last ones standing, on this tribe.

**Shelly:** From here, we've only got one way to go, and that's the final four!

**Frank:** Of course! I could not have wished for better allies out here.

**Shelly:** You four are the best, bring it in!

*The four allies hug each other, all laughing. They then start making their over to the campfire.*

**Iris:** Did you see the way he knocked over our torches? *(scoffs)* What a baby.

*The scene then transitions from Iris, to Joshua's confessional.*

*There is then a cut from Joshua's confessional, to the forest, where Joshua and Shelly are hugging tightly.*

**Shelly:** We did it!

**Joshua:** We did!

**Shelly:** *(breathes a sigh of relief)* I'm so glad he's gone. It wouldn't have made sense to vote out Frank.

**Joshua:** Definitely not. We made the right call.

**Shelly:** Phew. Where to from here?

**Joshua:** Ideally, we make the swap with Frank and Iris. That'd be the best case scenario, but if we were to lose, it wouldn't be good.

**Shelly:** Yeah... I don't even want to think about that.

**Joshua:** As long as we stay together, we'll be okay. You're going to stick with me, right?

**Shelly:** Joshua! Are you crazy? Of course, I am. You're my best friend out here, and I wouldn't trade that for anything.

**Joshua:** *(laughs)* Okay! Okay! You know I wouldn't turn on you either.

**Shelly:** And that's all that matters.

*There is a final shot of the camp, before the camera cuts to the ocean, where the moon's reflection is bright. This shot fades into the season's intro.*

## Fitii

*As the new day dawns, we see a time-lapse of the colourful sun rising across the horizon. This transitions into shots of wildlife around the island, before showing an establishing shot of the Fitii tribe's campsite, with their pink flag waving in the background. This then cuts into a shot showing Finn and Raj walking alone in the forest.*

**Finn:** Hey Raj! I just wanted to come and talk to you, you know, hang out for a while! *(giggles)*

**Raj (raises an eyebrow):** Really? Well, that would be a change, wouldn't it?

**Finn:** *(laughs)* Yeah, it would! I feel like we haven't spent much time together out here, so we may as well do something about that!

*Raj nods.*

**Raj:** Alright.

**Finn:** So, tell me, how're you finding the game so far?

**Raj:** How am I finding the game? You mean the one where my closest ally has been voted out first, we keep losing challenges, barely scraping by immunity challenges, and I'm so obviously on the bottom?

**Finn (awkwardly):** Er... yeah...

**Raj:** *(laughs)* I'm only joking.

**Finn:** *(giggles)* Phew!

**Raj:** So far, it's been a pleasant experience. I mean, I watched the show growing up like the rest of us, so being out here in the first place is something I'm still trying to wrap my head around. I'm just trying to make my Ma and Pa proud. We didn't have the easiest experiences when I was younger, they are the whole reason I'm here.

**Finn:** Aww, that's so sweet! They're definitely proud of you, Raj. We're just short of surviving two weeks out here! That's an accomplishment in itself!

**Raj:** That is true, I just hope I can make it further. All the money I win out here will go towards them, it's the least I can do to repay them. It's why I'm so adamant to survive a couple more rounds.

**Finn:** I see! You've made it past three rounds already, though, so that's something *everybody* should be proud of! I can kinda relate to what you're saying, though. While we did have an easygoing life while I was being raised, I used to watch Survivor with my Dad, so I'm partly out here for him.

**Raj:** That's lovely. Were you close with your dad when you were growing up?

**Finn:** Yes! I admire my dad a lot. He's a very selfless and kind person, and I really do try to be a lot like him. I'm an only child, so I didn't have any siblings or anything to be around during my childhood, which I think is why Dad and I are inseparable. He's a very funny person, always used to pull pranks on me as a kid. *(giggles)* He's my best friend.

**Raj:** *(smiles)* He sounds amazing. You *must* introduce me to him after the game.

**Finn:** Of course! What about you? You said you were playing for your parents, I'm assuming you guys are pretty tight?

**Raj:** You know it. I lived in India with them for the first few years of my life, didn't speak any English. We moved to Rhode Island when I was seven, with the typical story of looking for a better life. While we did get it in a lot of ways, living as immigrants also had it's challenges. They still aren't fluent in English, so life here hasn't been very easy. Despite all of this, though, they always made time for me when I was growing up. They always had my siblings and I in their best interests. I have such a special bond with my parents, I love them more than anything.

*Finn wipes away a tear.*

**Finn:** Oh my god, Raj! You made me cry! *(giggles)* That's so cute, it sounds like they're great people. I'm sure they're very, very proud of you.

**Raj:** Thanks Finn. It does mean a lot.

*As the two continue to talk, the camera cuts to Finn's confessional.*

*The camera then focuses on Raj, who is making his way onto the beach.*

*We then see Raj walking to where Joanna is sitting.*

**Joanna (sarcastically):** *(rolls her eyes)* Ugh. You again. *(smirks)*

**Raj:** *(laughs)* Yup. I've had a bit of an interesting morning.

**Joanna:** Really? Wouldn't have guessed it. Nothing of concern ever happens 'round here.

**Raj:** Well, Finn came up to me and *actually* engaged in a conversation with me.

**Joanna:** No way? I didn't think that was possible.

**Raj:** Nor did I. My existence has been practically ignored by those three for ten days.

**Joanna:** Finn's obviously put the pieces together that this game is built on relationships, has he?

**Raj:** Apparently, which leads me to believe he could be a leader over in the giggle squad alliance. If he's the only one strategically adept enough to talk to people outside his alliance, then I think it's fair to say that he probably has the most hold over in that alliance.

*Joanna thinks for a moment, then nods.*

**Joanna:** I guess so. I mean, I've never really considered it. They're all the same to me. But also, think about this: Kara hates your guts. That's a known fact, you two don't get along. She could also be generally taking charge, but just doesn't feel the need to talk to you thanks to the bad blood in your relationship. Finn talking to you is interesting, and as you said, could mean he is a more strategic thinker, but maybe Kara is just as much, except hiding it much better?

**Raj:** That is true. So are we thinking Finn and Kara are the ones we need to keep our eyes on?

**Joanna:** Potentially. We can't rule Emily out, though. There's a lot of unknown factors there.

**Raj:** Hmm... I want more information. Those three think you're aligned with them, correct?

**Joanna:** Yeah, they're not suspecting anything about us working together.

**Raj:** Perfect. I want you to abuse that, and get insider information about the dynamics in that alliance. Who's closest to who, who's making the decisions, who they'd want to vote out, all of that. They would never reveal anything if I asked, so it needs to be you who does it.

*Joanna pauses, thinking this through.*

**Joanna:** Hmm... so you're wanting me to generally find out what's going on behind the scenes over there?

**Raj:** Yup! It's for the best. We need all the information we can in order to know where to put our votes next time we go to tribal, in order to have the most effective results.

**Joanna (nodding):** Yeah, I guess you're right.

**Raj:** So you're up to it?

**Joanna:** Yeah. I'll go talk to them.

*Raj pulls Joanna into a quick hug from the side.*

**Raj:** You're the best.

**Joanna:** I know. *(smirks, then laughs)*

*As the duo laugh, the camera transitions into Joanna's confessional.*

*The camera then shifts to the campsite, where the five beauty members are sitting.*

**Joanna:** Hey, Emily.

**Emily:** Yeah?

**Joanna:** Care for a walk?

**Emily:** Yeah, sure.

**Joanna:** Let's go.

*The two women get up and begin making their way to a secluded area in the forest.*

**Joanna:** So. I wanted to go on this walk with you, because I want to ask you a couple of things.

**Emily:** Oh, yeah, of course! I'm always open for a chat with you! *(giggles)*

**Joanna:** Great! So, a little while ago I came to you guys with concerns that I was on the bottom of your alliance.

**Emily:** I remember! But you don't have to worry, I promise. We're all equals here.

**Joanna:** That's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about, because I don't know if that's the case.

**Emily:** What do you mean?

**Joanna:** You don't think there's one person making most of the decisions, or generally in control of our alliance?

**Emily:** *(raises her eyebrow)* No- no? I wouldn't say so...?

**Joanna:** Hmm. Okay. So you think everybody has just as much power as the next person?

**Emily:** I would say so... yeah. *(pauses)* Although, I will say that I'm a very laid back person. I tend to let others take control, if that answers your question?

**Joanna:** So you're saying that Finn and Kara are the ones in control?

**Emily:** No, no, no! It's not like that. I just tend to, you know, be relaxed when it comes to making choices. Not even in the game, back at home I like to let others take control. It's just the kind of person I am.

*Joanna nods.*

**Joanna:** Okay... and would you say there's anybody you're closer to, than others?

*Emily thinks for a moment.*

**Emily:** Well... not really? You and I get along well, don't we?

**Joanna:** I'd say so.

**Emily:** Yeah... exactly! And I love Finn and Kara, they're some of the best people I've ever met.

**Joanna:** If we had to go to tribal, and say, Raj had already gone home. Who would you want to vote out?

*Emily looks visually uncomfortable, but seems to be trying to make an effort to continue with the conversation.*

**Emily:** Well... uh... *(pauses)*

**Joanna (snapping):** Oh come on. There has to be somebody in mind? *(laughs)*

**Emily:** *(bites her lip)* I don't know. I wouldn't be able to decide. I'd probably tell them to vote me out instead.

*Joanna rolls her eyes, but Emily does not see this.*

**Joanna:** Alright, welp, thanks for the talk.

**Emily:** Uh, yeah... anytime.

*The two split apart. As they do, Emily's confessional begins.*

*The scene then transitions to Joanna walking along the beach, having a similar conversation with Finn.*

**Joanna:** So, I wanted to talk to you about some things on my mind, if that's alright?

**Finn:** That's perfectly fine!

**Joanna:** First of all, do you there's somebody making all the decisions in our alliance? A leader, if you will?

**Finn:** Oh, uh, not really? I look at all of us the same.

*Joanna nods.*

**Joanna:** Okay, do you feel like there's anybody you're particularly close to?

**Finn:** Yeah!

**Joanna (eyes widening):** Really? Who would you say?

**Finn:** Definitely Kara and Emily! The three of us have something special! We click and connect *so* well!

*Joanna slumps over.*

**Joanna:** Yeah, but we knew that already. Who would you say you're closer to out of Kara and Emily?

**Finn:** Oh... uh... do I have to choose? I don't think I can...

**Joanna:** Say you had two immunity idols. You play one on yourself, and you have one left. Who are you gonna use it on?

**Finn:** Maybe you...? I don't know.

*Joanna scowls.*

**Joanna:** Now's not the time to try and suck up to me. Say I've already been voted out. Who would you use the idol on?

*Finn giggles, then thinks for a moment.*

**Finn:** I guess it depends on the situation. If I know somebody's getting votes, then I'd play it on them.

**Joanna:** Okay, but you don't know. It's a fifty fifty shot. Who are you playing it on?

**Finn:** Joanna, I really don't want to choose between my friends...

*Joanna rolls her eyes.*

**Joanna (coldy):** That's fine... everything is perfectly fine...

*As the conversation continues, we hear Finn's confessional starting.*

*Once again, we see Joanna having a near identical conversation, this time with Kara.*

**Joanna:** So, do you think there's anybody in control of our alliance?

**Kara:** In control? Oh, uhh, maybe?

**Joanna:** Who would that be?

**Kara:** Probably all of us. We're all pretty equal, I'd say.

**Joanna:** But you said- *(scoffs)* whatever.

**Kara (worried):** Did I say something wrong?

**Joanna:** No, no. Not at all.

**Kara:** Oh, phew! *(giggles)*

**Joanna:** Who would you say you're closest to in the alliance?

**Kara:** Uhhh... I often talk to Emily. You probably see us talking a lot. But the same thing goes for Finn, too!

**Joanna:** Who would you pick between them? Say one of them had to be voted out, and you got to decide who that was. Who would you save?

**Kara:** *Ugh* I adore both of them!

**Joanna:** I know you do. But who would you pick?

**Kara:** I love them both, I don't think I could-

**Joanna (interrupting):** Just decide.

**Kara:** Oh, uh... okay... uhm... maybe I'd switch the vote to somebody else, not Finn and Emily? Yeah.

**Joanna:** It's the final three. You have no other option.

**Kara:** It's final three! Yipee! That means I made it to the end with them, right? Usually there are three people at the end...

**Joanna:** Nope. Let's say this season is a final two.

**Kara:** *(sighs)* Joanna... I don't feel comfortable with this...

*Joanna shakes her head.*

**Joanna (bitterly):** Fine. That's fine.

**Kara (passively):** Yeah...

*Following Kara's confessional, we see a frustrated Joanna making her way back to Raj.*

**Joanna:** None of them are saying anything!

**Raj:** Oh dear. What happened?

**Joanna:** *(sighs)* I try to ask them something and I get the same answers. "Oh, I adore the other two. I could never choose between them!" F\_\_\_ that!

**Raj:** Yeah... that's annoying. Did they say anything at all?

**Joanna:** Well, Emily said she likes laying back rather than taking control, but that's just about all I got out of them.

**Raj:** That's not entirely useless. At least it narrows down the leaders to either Finn or Kara.

**Joanna:** That's true. Just as we suspected.

**Raj:** I think they're the two we need to look out for. Finn's a social butterfly, could make friends with pretty much anyone, but Kara is a snake in the grass. I can't imagine she's as dumb as she looks...

**Joanna:** You're right. I guess we'll just see how this plays out.

*Following this, there is a series of nature shots.*

## Haapu

*These transitional nature shots carry into the next scene, where we see an establishing shot of the Haapu camp. The camera then cuts to Donna and Ryon, who are walking alone. Before their conversation starts, Donna's confessional begins.*

**Donna:** I wanted to talk to you this morning about everything that's been going on. I know that so far it's been a lot of shouting, accusations being thrown around, and arguing, but I wanted to come and talk to you maturely, so you could hopefully see my side a bit clearer.

**Ryon:** Wow, okay. I wasn't expecting this, but continue.

**Donna:** In my mind, there's one person we need to be looking at as a target.

**Ryon:** Jackson?

**Donna:** Jackson. The root of *most* of this tribe's problems have been caused by him. Do you remember the first day, when we were all so united?

**Ryon:** God, that feels like an eternity ago. *(laughs)*

**Donna:** I know. I miss it, and I bet you do as well. All of this he-said-she-said gets tiring very quickly. I hate that the state of this tribe has burned and crashed into this, and I think voting out Jackson will stop it.

**Ryon:** But that's where I'm wondering if you're just spitting whatever you can to get us to vote with you. What happens to Paul and I once Jackson goes? We'll be in a 3-2 minority?

**Donna:** That's *exactly* why I wanted to talk to you. I know it may not seem this way when you're looking at things plainly, but I don't have anything against you. The only person I hold a grudge against here is Jackson.

*Ryon nods, thinking.*

**Ryon:** Okay, that's somewhat comforting. Are you suggesting that we could potentially work together in the future?

**Donna:** If you haven't ruled me out of your plans completely, I'm open to the idea of working with you, yes.

**Ryon:** I try to keep my options open when possible, so I can assure you that I haven't ruled you out of my plans.

**Donna:** *(smiles)* I appreciate that.

*There is a slight pause in the conversation, before Ryon picks it back up.*

**Ryon:** I'm curious about your timeline, though. If Jackson *does* end up being voted out, what's your plan from there?

**Donna:** We're winning challenges, aren't we? We've placed first at every single challenge thus far, so I don't see us going to tribal council more than once before a swap or merge. But if we *did*, then voting out Nina is an option I'm considering.

*Ryon is visually shocked by this.*

**Ryon (surprised):** Nina? I thought you were in an alliance with her?

**Donna:** That is true, but I'd be lying to myself if I said the whole reason this tribe has gone downhill is because of Jackson. I've previously said he's the root of *most* of the tribe's peoblems, which I'd stand by, but the cause of this grand divide is because of the failed relationship between *both* Jackson and Nina, meaning the reason the relationship failed also partially Nina's fault. It would be hypocritical of me to blame Jackson completely, while turning a blind eye when it came to Nina. She's also the weakest physically by a long way, so there's not much loss there when it comes to challenges.

**Ryon:** It does make sense... so after Jackson, you'd vote for Nina.

**Donna:** As long as you would be happy to consider working with me, and Jackson *does* end up going first, then yes, that's my current plan.

**Ryon:** *(nods)* It's not an easy decision, but I'll take what you're saying on board.

**Donna:** Hey, I get that. All I can ask for is you to consider my proposition.

**Ryon:** And that's exactly what I'll do.

**Donna:** I appreciate that.

*The two shake hands before parting ways. Once done so, the camera cuts to Donna's confessional.*

*As Donna's confessional finishes, the camera focuses on Ryon's face, thinking deeply, before cutting to his confessional.*

*We are then taken to a different part of the campsite, this time, Ryon and Paul have gathered.*

**Ryon:** Dude, something's happened.

**Paul:** What's happened this time? Surely we've had enough commotion 'round here already. *(laughs)*

**Ryon:** Apparently not. Donna's told me she'd be willing to work with us, but I'm hesitiant that it may have been a ploy to get us to vote for Jackson, I'm not too sure.

**Paul:** A ploy to vote out Jackson? What'd she say? What's in it for us?

**Ryon:** She told me that she wanted to work with me, despite the clear division in the tribe separating us. She then went on to say she'd want Nina to be voted out once Jackson goes.

*Paul pauses, his mouth open.*

**Paul (shocked):** She wants Nina gone? That *slimy* bitch...

**Ryon:** She *is* slimy, you can't deny that. She claimed the whole reason for the split in the tribe was because of their alliance not working out, and that it would be hypocritical to blame everything on Jackson-

**Paul (interrupting):** Oh, so she's finally seeing herself for the hypocrite she is, then? She yells at everybody, claiming that the whole reason this tribe has ended up in this state is because of him, then blames it on *her own ally*, too, and tries to manipulate us into voting out Jackson because of it? *(shakes his head)* I'm angry.

**Ryon:** Yeah, it, uhm, doesn't make a great deal of sense, does it?

**Paul (furious):** Doesn't make a great deal of sense? She's doing the same thing she yelled at Jackson for! Double crossing everybody, playing hard, scheming behind our backs! Bro, she's delusional. That's what she is. If we vote out Jackson, she'd send our asses out the door as soon as she could.

**Ryon:** Well, I'd say I agree to an extent. She'd certainly throw anybody under the bus, and this proves it-

**Paul:** That was her entire argument a couple of days ago, that Jackson would sell you out in a matter of seconds, but look what she's gone off and done? Exactly that. Are we gonna tell Jackson about this?

**Ryon:** No, we can't. We have to keep our options open.

**Paul:** Ryon! Don't tell me you're considering siding with *that* lunatic.

**Ryon:** I agree with you, cutting Jackson is a stupid move for us. However, we want to be in power, don't we? We've been fighting an uphill battle for the past ten days. We've been dealt an unfair hand from the beginning, being targeted for starting a fire, of all things, but we're strong, and we've slowly fought our way into a fair position. Now, we have out first taste of power. This information means everything. But for now, we need to keep it between us.

**Paul:** *(sighs)* You're right. You're right.

*There is a silence between them, before Paul scowls.*

**Paul (muttering):** I can't believe that Donna... f\_\_\_in' hypocrite, she is...

*The camera then returns to the duo, who are still discussing matters. The camera focuses on Ryon, with an apprehensive look on his face, before cutting to his confessional.*

*As Ryon's confessional finishes, the camera transitions to the campsite, where Nina is sitting alone. Jackson walks in with a coconut in hand, picks up the machete, and begins opening it.*

**Jackson:** *(takes a sip of the coconut)* Ah! Refreshing. Want some, Nina?

**Nina:** Oh, no, dear. You have it.

**Jackson:** *(shrugs)* Alright.

*Jackson continues drinking from the coconut. Once finished, he sets it aside.*

**Jackson:** I do like coconuts, but I wouldn't complain if we had some actual food or drink right about now.

**Nina:** Mhmm. It'd be a nice change.

**Jackson:** I reckon it's about time for a food reward, which is why I'm hoping there's a reward challenge tomorrow. We've had flint, fishing gear, and chickens so far. Surely it's time for pizza or something?

**Nina:** You'd assume so, wouldn't you?

*There is then a pause in the conversation where the two sit together in silence.*

**Jackson:** How are you dealing with the hunger so far? I know the effects are starting to kick in, for me.

**Nina:** I guess I've never thought about it, dear. When flying a plane for a good majority of your life you *do* get rather good at blocking things out, darling.

**Jackson:** That's right, you said you were a pilot.

**Nina:** *(nods)* I did, indeed.

**Jackson:** You said that you'd have to retire soon as well, back when we landed on the beach on the first day. How're you gonna take that?

**Nina:** *(sighs)* Well my dear, it is rather saddening. Being a pilot has tought me many wonderful things. It's a marvellous job. I wouldn't trade it in for anything.

**Jackson:** I see.

*There is then another pause, filled with awkward silence. Nina begins humming, before Jackson speaks up.*

**Jackson:** So, are you still wanting to vote with Lisa and Donna?

**Nina (snapping):** Why?

**Jackson:** *(raises his hands)* I just wanted to know, that's all!

**Nina:** Don't bother.

*Jackson sits looking bewildered, before speaking up again.*

**Jackson:** Well can I at least ask *why* you're getting grumpy with me?

**Nina:** Why do you think, Jackson? Not seventy-two hours ago, you and I had a big fallout, which only lead to multiple arguments breaking out amongst us and the rest of the tribe! Not to mention the great divide that's split us all down the middle, dear. All because of you!

**Jackson:** That's not fair to say! It was a mutual effort between us that ended us up where we are.

**Nina:** Come off it, darling! We were in a *luxurious* alliance, positioned right in the middle, where we wanted to be. You broke that alliance, multiple times. Broke my trust, broke my will to work with you, so really, you can't blame me for not wanting to talk strategy with you anymore.

**Jackson:** Nina, this is *Survivor*! You need to talk to people, even if you don't particularly like them! Asking you if you wanted to vote with Lisa and Donna isn't a sin, last time I checked.

**Nina:** *(scowls)* It may not be a sin, but it's utterly disrespectful, to act as if nothing has happened. You haven't apologised to me, nothing! *(with a sarcastic tone)* Just pretend nothing happened, and all will be well!

**Jackson:** I'm not pretending as if nothing has happened! I simply asked you who wanted to vote with.

**Nina:** You broke our alliance, you burnt the bridge! There's no point in trying to restart it. It's not happening, my dear!

**Jackson:** Oh my *god*, Nina! I'm not trying to restart anything! Asking about the game, and rekindling an alliance, are not synonyms!

**Nina:** You're too wishy-washy for me, darling.

*Nina swiftly turns and exits the campsite, muttering to herself.*

*The camera then returns to Nina, who is now walking through the forest. After a while, she catches sight of Lisa, who is refilling her canteen at the well.*

**Nina:** Ah, Lisa! My dear, just the one I was looking for!

**Lisa:** Hey Nina! What's happening?

**Nina:** Wish I could say nothing. *(chuckles)*

**Lisa:** Oh? Has something happened? What's been going on?

**Nina:** Jackson. That's what's happened, darling. Jackson.

**Lisa:** *(rolls her eyes)* Say no more. *(laughs)*

**Nina:** *(laughs)* He's just an idiotic child, isn't he? A mere twenty minutes ago, he started talking to me, like everything that's been going on over the past few days is non-existent! *(scoffs)* Even tried talking strategy to me, the loon.

**Lisa:** He tried talking strategy to you?

**Nina:** Yup! Tried talking to me about you and Donna, dear. I wouldn't have it.

**Lisa:** Ugh. This is exactly what we've all been talking about. He's *so* untrustworthy. His mind is on the game twenty-four, seven. The more I think about it, he needs to be voted out.

**Nina:** You want to vote out Jackson?

**Lisa:** Yeah! The only reason we weren't going to in the first place was because we were a tribe of three duos. Now that things have changed, and there are two trios, we're free to take a shot at him now. There's no chance in convincing him to vote with us anymore, why *shouldn't* we vote out Jackson?

*Nina thinks for a moment.*

**Nina:** *(nods)* I like that plan, dear, I really do! *(laughs)*

*Following Nina's confessional, we see Donna, who is walking over to where Lisa and Nina are standing.*

**Nina:** Donna, my dear! Perfect timing!

**Donna:** Oh? What's been happening that's made my timing perfect?

**Lisa:** Well, Nina and myself were discussing the idea of switching our plans from Ryon and Paul, to Jackson. Voting for him instead.

*The camera focuses on Donna, who starts grinning, before bursting out into a loud laugh.*

**Donna (laughing):** Finally caught on, have you? I said that, didn't I?

**Lisa:** *(rolls her eyes)* Oh shut up! *(smiles sheepishly)* Fine. We admit, you were right.

**Donna:** You don't know how much I love hearing those words. *(smirks)*

**Nina:** So I'm assuming there are no objections on your part, darling?

**Donna:** Objections? *(laughs)* Please. I'd be *ecstatic* to see his arrogant ass leave us. In fact, I've already gotten to work on doing so.

**Lisa:** Have you? What've you done?

**Donna:** I talked to Ryon earlier this morning. He's in his young twenties, and I suspect he's got a thing for making big moves as long as he has the feeling of being in control, no matter if the move he's about to make is stupid. I told him that I hold nothing agaisnt him personally, and the only person I've got a problem with is Jackson. I then asked him if he would want to vote him out, and in return we'll vote out Nina.

**Nina (jokingly):** *Ooooh*! Dearest Donna! *(laughs)*

**Donna:** I know, I know. *(laughs)* You're not in any danger, don't worry, because if they *do* manage to be stupid enough to vote out Jackson, we're sending them straight out afterwards. Worst case scenario is that they don't take the bait, and nothing's changed either way.

**Lisa:** *(smiles)* I knew I made a good choice aligning with you, way back on day one!

**Donna:** You sure did! It's the three of us to the end!

**Nina:** If I were a betting woman, I'd be placing all my money on it, indeed!

*The three women put their hands in the middle, before chanting "Final three!" and parting ways. As they do, the camera focuses on Donna, before cutting to her confessional.*

## Maeva

*The camera picks up on a flock of native birds, before transitioning to an establishing shot of the Brains tribe's campsite through nature shots. The scene then pans over to where Joshua and Shelly are laying.*

**Shelly:** So there's Sammy and Jacob. Sam's ten, and Jacob's only seven. They're both very sporty, which I'm guessing they got from Dave, because I am *not* into sports whatsoever. *(laughs)*

**Joshua:** What kind of sports do they do?

**Shelly:** Sam's into basketball, whereas Jacob loves his swimming. It's wonderful to see them enjoying themselves, but as a mother, it's a lot of work. Driving to practises, then a game, then training, then a competition, back to practise. *(laughs)* It's a never ending cycle, really.

**Joshua:** And that's exactly why I'll never be having any kids. *(chuckles)*

**Shelly:** You do get used to it after a while, and all I want for them is to be happy. But it is a lot of work, being a mother. Especially on top of being a nurse, which is *already* a full on job.

**Joshua:** Aww, it sounds like you really love your kids.

**Shelly:** I do. They're my entire world. I don't know what I'd do without them. They were so excited when I told them I was going to play *Survivor*! *(laughs)* We watch it as a family whenever we can, it's always a lot of fun.

**Joshua:** I'm sure they're very proud of you, I know I would have been if one of my parents went on a television show! *(laughs)*

**Shelly:** *(laughs)* I can just picture them, getting excited every time I come on the screen. It makes me miss them even more, but gives me more motivation to keep going at the same time.

**Joshua:** That's so sweet. I have to meet them once the game is over.

**Shelly (jokingly):** Joshua, I'm prepared to make you the godfather to my third child, of course you're going to meet them.

*Joshua and Shelly laugh together.*

**Joshua:** So, tell me more about Dave.

**Shelly:** Oh my god, Dave is the best husband anybody could ask for. We've been married for twelve years now. He's very much like the boys, very into all sorts of sports. We bought them a basketball hoop for Christmas a while ago, and Dave is *always* out there, playing with them. It's super heart-warming.

**Joshua:** That's so sweet! How did you and Dave meet?

**Shelly:** Oh, it was back in high school. Back when I was all young and hip. *(laughs)* We were both invited to a party hosted by a mutual friend, we met, we clicked, and we became great friends. We started dating around six months after that, and the rest is history!

**Joshua:** Uh oh, you're gonna make me feel bad about myself. *(chuckles)* I'm thirty-eight an,d I'm not even with anybody! Guess I'll just embrace my lifestyle of being alone forever.

*Shelly elbows Joshua playfully.*

**Shelly:** Don't be ridiculous! Somebody will come along when you least expect it, I guarantee!

*Shelly and Joshua laugh, as the camera transitions to Joshua's confessional.*

*Following Joshua's confessional, the camera shifts to the other side of the island, where the other two members of the tribe are talking.*

**Frank:** ...and that's the story on how I won the seventy-fifth annual tap dancing competition back at school, when I was seventeen.

**Iris:** And a story it was. *(laughs)* Who would have guessed, our Frank is a tap dancing professional!

**Frank:** *(shakes his head, then chuckles)* That's a bit of a stretch... but I'll take it!

**Iris:** You're going to have to show me, you know.

**Frank:** Oh, Iris. Last time I tapped dance was forty-four years ago! I don't think I have it in me.

**Iris:** I know you do! Go on, get up, and perform!

*With a laugh, Frank stands up and makes his way to a flat area. Iris counts him in steadily, and once she reaches zero, Frank begins tap dancing. He performs a thirty-ish second dance, with Iris cheering him on, before he bows.*

**Iris (clapping):** I knew you still had it! *(laughs)* That was wonderful!

**Frank:** I'm tired now! That's what getting old does to you, I used to be able to do that effortlessly! *(laughs)*

**Iris:** Even so, you're still this season's best tap dancer, with no competition!

*The two continue talking about Frank's tap dancing, before the camera cuts to Frank's confessional. However, instead of his occupation being listed as "Politician", it has been changed to "Season's Best Tap Dancer".*

**Frank:** Moving away from the topic of tap dancing, I wanted to have a chat about the game.

**Iris:** The game?

**Frank:** Yeah. Well, you know, we've reached the point where we need to start turning on our original alliance. I'm assuming we are still going to be talking to Joshua, trying to get him to align with us?

**Iris:** Unless something that I'm not aware of has changed, then yes, that was the plan.

**Frank:** Okay, perfect.

**Iris:** I'd be happy to go and talk to him right now, if you wanted. We need to be one step ahead of our opponents, so talking to him early will be the best idea.

**Frank:** If you think so, then let's do it.

**Iris:** Alright then! There's no time like the present!

*There is then a cut to where we see Frank and Iris approaching Joshua.*

**Iris:** Hello, Joshua. Care for a quick talk?

**Joshua:** Uh oh. I think I know what this is about. *(laughs)*

**Frank:** *(laughs)* Let's just sit down, and we can have a chit-chat.

*The three of them take a seat*

**Iris:** So, as you've probably suspected, we've come to you to talk about our positions in the game. With Mitchell leaving last night, which I am delighted to say, may I add, we've reached a point where our alliance must turn on ourselves.

**Joshua:** *(nods)* I've noticed.

**Frank:** We don't want to drag this out for too long, but we really think it would be beneficial for you to swing over to our side, to vote out Shelly.

**Joshua:** Shelly? *(laughs)* You do know that we've been together since day one? You're going to need to do a bit of convincing here. *(smirks)*

**Iris:** Yes, yes, I know. We think voting out Shelly is the right move for all of us. I think the three of us share similar minds, we do. We all have a knack for the strategic side of the game. Shelly does too, don't get me wrong, but she values loyalty over strategy. I think we would work the best together.

**Frank:** This trio could go on to do great things, you know.

**Iris:** Indeed. A tribe swap is bound to happen at some point, we've been placed on three tribes, I don't expect we'll be staying like this forever. If the three of us have each other, we could outsmart the other tribes. I just *know* we would go far.

**Joshua:** And you don't think Shelly could outsmart the other tribes...? I feel like you're severely underestimating her, there.

**Iris:** *(scoffs)* Don't be ridiculous. I never said that, I simply think this arrangement of the four of us would be the best option.

**Joshua:** I don't understand. Why wouldn't Shelly fit in with you guys? Why do *I* need to turn on her?

**Frank:** Joshua, look. I adore Shelly, I really do, but we want to work with *you* moving forward. We hope you feel the same way about us, because I know that we could easily make it to the final three as a trio.

**Iris:** Exactly. And I wouldn't think you'd want to go to a fire making contest? Hmm?

**Joshua:** Is that a threat? If I don't side with you, you'll send me in to make fire?

**Iris:** Oh, I wouldn't say a treat. More so a warning.

**Joshua:** I know Frank can make fire, but Iris, can you? What's stopping Shelly and I from writing your name down, and competing against you?

**Iris:** I'm much more competent than you think, darling. *(winks)*

*Iris stands up.*

**Iris:** Just something to think about. Now, we'll be off on our merry way. Hope you can consider our proposal, we know you'd make a great ally.

**Frank:** I'd love to work with you, Joshua, and I really hope you feel the same way about us.

*Frank and Iris walk away. The camera focuses on Joshua, who has a puzzled expression on his face.*

**Joshua:** *(shakes his head)* Wild...

*Joshua stands up and begins walking away. The camera cuts back to Frank and Iris, before transitioning to Iris' confessional.*

*The scene then transitions back to Joshua, who is making his way back to Shelly.*

*The camera returns to Joshua, who has now arrived at where Shelly is sitting.*

**Joshua:** Shelly, I have an update for you.

**Shelly:** An update? What do you mean by that?

**Joshua:** Well, Iris and Frank both came to me. They started off by saying that they wanted to work with me going forward, and it started with voting you out.

*Shelly's jaw drops. She seems to be wanting to say something, yet struggling to find words.*

**Shelly (aghast):** But- they said that? What did- *What*?

**Joshua:** They said you don't have the right strategic ability or something, and that our minds work best together.

*Shelly:* *(gasps)* They did not say that... did they?

**Joshua:** They did.

*Shelly's expression of horror continues to grow, before turning into a panic.*

**Shelly:** Well- what else did they say? You're not going to do it, will you? I can't believe-

**Joshua:** It's okay. I'm not even thinking about turning on you.

*Shelly takes a deep breath.*

**Shelly:** I'm shocked. I'm *actually* at a loss for words- What else was said?

**Joshua:** They said something about us three being able to get around the other tribes at a swap, and sticking together until the end of the game. They also said that if we didn't lose, they'd still want to go to the end with you, too! So there's that... What else was said? Oh, yeah, they tried to back me into a corner by dangling the idea of a fire making competiton over my head.

**Shelly:** They- *What*?

**Joshua:** Yeah. As Iris was leaving, she said, "You wouldn't wanna go to a fire making contest, would you?" I also questioned how good she was at making fire, to which she responded, "I'm much more competent than you think."

*Shelly pauses for a moment, taking all of this in, before looking back at Joshua with a worried expression.*

**Shelly:** Joshua, this isn't good... But you made the original fire, didn't you...? Maybe we do stand a chance?

**Joshua:** That was a stroke of luck. I had a lot of help that day, the whole tribe was trying to start it. I was simply the person who happened to get the flame. I've never made a fire in my life, outside that experience. I would never be able to do it myself.

**Shelly:** Oh *no*, oh no. Neither would I. Iris is right, they would win against us...

*There is a silence, as the two simply sit in deep thought.*

**Shelly:** What do we do...?

**Joshua:** I don't think there is much we *can* do.

**Shelly:** *Please* don't tell me you're going to vote me out.

**Joshua:** Shelly, I'm not voting you out. I'm not betraying my closest ally on day *ten*. Iris may have made a good strategic move, threatening me to vote with her, but she's underestimating our relationship.

**Shelly:** *(takes a deep breath)* Okay. I'm just in a state of shock. I would never have expected Frank to do this... I thought we had a good bond. I expected this from Iris, but *him*? Never would I have done this to them. I'm very hurt by this...

*Somber music begins to play as the camera focuses on Shelly, sobbing on the beach with Joshua by her side, comforting her.*

**Shelly (sobbing):** We *have* to win the immunity challenge, Joshua, it's our only way...

*The scene then transitions to nature shots before fading out into the next day.*

## Fitii

*Picking up from the previous day, the camera opens to a timelapse of the sun rising. The scene then shifts to the campsite, where Emily is laying in the hammock. The camera focuses on her relaxing, before panning over to where Finn and Kara are sitting.*

**Emily:** You know, I actually really wanted to talk to you two today.

*Finn and Kara look up at her.*

**Kara:** What happened?

**Finn:** Yeah, is everything okay?

**Emily:** *(takes a deep breath)* Well...

**Emily:** This started yesterday afternoon. Joanna pulled me aside and began questioning me. I felt like I was doing an interview! *(giggles)* But she kinda felt strange. She asked me all sorts of things, like who was the leader in our alliance, who I felt closest to, and who I would want to vote out between you two.

**Kara:** Are you joking? The exact same thing happened to me! I was very uncomfortable.

**Finn:** The same thing happened to me, too! She didn't go to all of us asking the same things, did she?

**Kara:** I mean, it looks that way.

*Finn shakes his head in disbelief.*

**Emily:** What did you guys tell her? Because I just said that we were all in control, and I didn't say who I was closest to. I even think I told her that I'd ask to be voted out if I had to choose between you both. *(giggles)*

**Kara:** Yeah, I didn't say much either. I told her that I wasn't comfortable talking about that. I don't think she was too happy...

**Finn:** I didn't want to tell her much. I tried to avoid her questions as well as I could.

*There is a pause in the conversation, before it's broken by Emily.*

**Emily:** So... What do we think of that? Surely she's not asking questions like that for *no reason*? She has to be hiding something.

**Kara:** That's what I think, too. But surely she hasn't flipped on us? Why would she be aligned with Raj?

**Finn:** It doesn't make any sense. I think there's only one person we could get answers from.

**Emily:** Joanna?

**Finn:** Yeah, I think we have to be open and honest to her.

**Emily:** But we can't do that, can we? What if she thinks that we don't trust her?

**Kara:** Well we *don't* trust her, do we? We may as well get at least *some* clue as to what she's up to. I agree with Finn. The only way we can get an idea of what's happening with her is if we ask directly.

**Emily:** Okay... that makes sense.

**Finn:** Should we talk to her now?

**Kara:** I think we should.

*The trio begin getting up out of camp in search for Joanna. The camera focuses on each of them individually, before landing on Kara.*

*There is then a cut to the trio of Finn, Kara, and Emily, who are now talking to Joanna.*

**Finn:** Joanna, the three of us come to you today because we respect having you as a part of our alliance.

**Kara:** Yeah. Please don't take anything we're saying the wrong way, because we don't mean any harm.

**Joanna (raising an eyebrow):** Okay? What do you want to say?

**Emily:** Well, we were kinda wondering about what you meant with all the conversations yesterday.

**Finn:** That's exactly it. We were sorta left questioning your intentions, and if you were really loyal to us.

**Joanna (bitterly):** Oh? You figured out I talked to you all, did you?

**Kara:** Er... yeah. We were just wondering what your motive was. Because from our end, it seems like there's something else going on behind the scenes.

**Joanna:** Well. I wouldn't say that. You three know that I'm with you. I simply wanted to gauge the dynamics of the alliance. If I'm going to be loyal to you, I don't think it's the end of the worlf if I want to have an idea of the inner workings of who I'm aligned with.

**Emily:** I guess that's fair...

**Joanna (narrowing her eyes):** You guess? You *know* that I'm loyal to you three. Who else am I going to be working with? Raj?

**Finn:** Well, yeah, I mean-

**Joanna:** *(laughs)* And put myself in a minority? I'm sorry, but I think you're all overthinking this. You're making a big deal of nothing. Maybe it would be best to call in medical? Or the psychologist? I don't think it would be uncommon to lose your sanity out here. This game can do crazy things to people, you know?

*The four Beauty tribe members stand awkwardly next to each other. The camera focuses on each person, before cutting to Joanna's confessional.*

*We then see Joanna, who is now accompanied by Raj.*

**Joanna (annoyed):** Raj, I'm going to have to make this quick. We can't be seen together. Not after what just happened-

**Raj:** *(scoffs)* What's happened now?

**Joanna:** *Well*. The giggle squad compared notes. They figured out that I had the same conversation with all three of them yesterday, and clearly it raised some red flags in their group.

**Raj:** You're joking? That's certainly not good. What did they say to you?

**Joanna:** They basically just questioned me on who I was loyal to. I told them I wanted to work with them, but I don't know if that's gonna shut them up.

**Raj:** Hmm, did you see who seemed to be leading the conversation? That could be one good thing that comes out of this, if we figured out who the leader over there is.

**Joanna:** You're gonna hate me...

**Raj:** You don't know?

**Joanna (pensive):** Yeah. It seemed that they all took an equal amount of control when speaking. *(sighs)*

**Raj (sarcastically):** That's just *great*.

**Joanna:** What do we do now? Because I don't want them suspecting our duo. The whole reason we've worked so well together is because we've remained secret.

**Raj:** That *is* true. Just try to convince them that they have nothing to worry about. We should probably keep our distance, we don't want to be seen together.

**Joanna:** Okay, I can do that. Do you think this could change anything?

**Raj:** In terms of what? Your alliance with them? It shouldn't be a big deal, I wouldn't think. It's certainly not ideal, but I don't think anything drastic will change. Just do as we said, make them have no reason to doubt you, and we will be okay.

**Joanna:** *(takes a deep breath)* Okay. Well, I should probably go.

**Raj:** Thanks for keeping me in the loop, Joanna.

*The duo split off, and Raj and Joanna go their separate ways. The camera then cuts to the former's confessional.*

*Following Raj's confessional, we see Finn, Kara, and Emily gathered around the campfire.*

**Finn:** What do you think of what she said?

**Kara:** I don't know. I'm still very suspicious of her.

**Emily:** Me too! She seemed very defensive, as if she was hiding something.

**Kara:** Exactly! I just don't know if I believe what she's saying.

**Finn:** I wish we had a mind reading device! It would make this game a lot easier. *(giggles)*

**Emily:** It would! *(giggles)* We could go around finding out everybody's secrets!

*The trio laugh together.*

**Finn:** We may not have a mind reader, but I think there's another solution to all of this craziness!

**Kara:** *Ooh*! What is it?

**Finn:** Hear me out, what if we voted out *Joanna* instead of Raj? If we don't trust her, then voting for her would solve our problems.

**Kara (hesitant):** Oh. I don't know about that. Have you seen the way Raj speaks to me? He *hates* me, for no good reason! Plus, we don't trust him either.

**Finn:** But Joanna's causing more problems currently than Raj is. On a tribe of five people, we would only need three votes. *(pointing to himself, then Kara, then Emily)* One, two, three! We have enough votes to eliminate whoever we wanted to!

**Kara:** I know, but Raj has been our target ever since Ashton left! I don't know if changing the plan right now would be the smartest move...

**Finn:** Emily, what do you think?

**Emily:** I really don't mind! You know me, I'm happy to do whatever you want to do. I thought we decided on Raj, but if we have to change to Joanna, then I'm okay with it.

**Finn:** Kara, *please*. I think it's the right thing. Voting for Joanna is the best move. We *know* that Raj is against us, but Joanna, on the other hand, is a different story.

**Emily:** Plus, we can vote out Raj straight afterwards. We have enough votes between us to do that.

**Finn:** Exactly! It won't affect the long term game!

*Kara thinks for a moment, before sighing.*

**Kara:** If it means that much to you, Finn, then I *will* vote for Joanna.

**Finn:** Really? Oh, Kara, I love you! *(giggles)*

*Finn wraps his arms around Kara and brings her into a tight hug, which she returns.*

**Finn:** Thank you. *(smiles)*

**Kara:** You're welcome. *(giggles)*

**Finn:** I promise that *straight* after Joanna goes, we will vote Raj out. Then it will just be the three of us!

**Emily:** That sounds like such a dream! *(giggles)*

**Kara:** It does! Okay, so if we have to go to tribal council, Joanna first, then Raj. *(nods)* Got it.

**Finn:** Sounds good! I'm so excited! This is our first big move, and we're all doing it together!

*As Finn's confessional wraps up, the camera shifts to a shot of the natural flora and fauna on Huahine.*

## Haapu

*Following transitional nature shots, the camera shows Jackson walking through the forest, accompanied by Nina.*

**Jackson:** Thank you for coming with me, I know you're not my biggest fan currently.

**Nina:** Anytime, dear!

**Jackson:** So, I'm coming to you today with a pitch.

**Nina:** Oh, dear. You saw what happened yesterday when you started talking strategy-

**Jackson:** Just heat me out! Please. This isn't strategy, instead I'm opening up to you about how I'm feeling.

**Nina:** *Okay*. If you say so. Carry on.

**Jackson:** Well, what you said to me yesterday sparked something in me. You said I burnt our bridge, so this is me trying to prove to you that I *want* to rebuild the bridge. *(takes a deep breath)* Long story short, I think we need to work with each other again. I feel like the game started to ramp up, becoming more and more intense, and our relationship simply got lost in the rising tide. Disagreement after disagreement, and we just snapped at each other. I admit, a large part of it was my fault, and I am *very* sorry about that.

**Nina:** Oh, Jackson, you're a *wonder*! You *do not* know how much that means to me, dear! All I ever wanted was an apology, and this proves to me that you're able to swallow your pride when push comes to shove! I also admit, I may have not handled the situation best, either.

**Jackson:** So, that's it? You're okay to start working together again?

**Nina:** Of course!

**Jackson (slightly confused):** Er, okay. That was slightly easier than I anticipated. *(laughs)*

**Nina (laughing):** Nina's a simple woman, my dear! If somebody that she cares about admits and apologises for their mistakes, she's *all for* forgiveness!

**Jackson:** Phew! I had a whole speech prepared and everything! Guess I won't be needing that!

**Nina:** Well now I'm curious! Tell me what you've prepared, darling.

**Jackson:** I was going to talk to you about how we're caught in between two duos, which was the entire reason we were aligned in the first place. I was hoping to stress the importance of needing each other, so the other duos don't simply pick us off when the time comes. Another point I had was going to rocks is a terrible move, and it might'nt have seemed like a big deal in the heat of the moment, but I don't want the results of this game to come down to *luck*. If I was eliminated *just* because I drew the wrong f\_\_\_ing coloured rock, I would be pretty pissed off, and I'm sure you would be as well.

**Nina:** *(nods)* All very fair. All very fair, indeed. What about Ryon and Paul, surely they don't want to work with me?

**Jackson:** Hey, I could say the *exact* same thing about Lisa and Donna. We'd make it work. The bottom line is, I need you, and you need me. Unless something drastic changes in this tribe, and I'm talking the entire tribe's dynamics changing, sort of drastic, then it's going to remain that way.

*Nina nods.*

**Nina:** Well then, dear. I guess this begs the question, who are we going to be voting with?

**Jackson:** *(smiles)* You already know my answer.

**Nina:** Nothing's changed at all?

**Jackson:** I *still* think that voting out either Lisa or Donna is the best idea.

**Nina:** Well that's unfortunate, indeed. I wouldn't like to vote for either of them. We've grown quite close.

**Jackson:** I have reason to want them out, though. Did you see how Donna has treated me in the past few days? She's been flat out horrible to me, and I don't want any of that.

**Nina:** I understand, dear. Believe me, I really do. However, I just think I would be on the outside of your group, if we were to swing with them.

**Jackson:** We don't have to decide now, and assuming we continue on our winning streak, we probably won't have to choose for a while. So let's just leave it here, we can decide where to go in the future.

**Nina:** It's just like it once was, isn't it? *(smiles)* Agreeing to disagree every single time we tried to end our indecisiveness.

**Jackson:** *(laughs)* You're right, it really is.

**Nina:** I've missed being your ally, Jackson, darling.

**Jackson:** I have too. *(smiles)*

*As the duo's conversation begins to draw to a close, the camera fades into Jackson's confessional.*

*The camera then cuts from Jackson, to Nina.'*

*The camera then cuts from Nina's confessional, to where she, Lisa and Donna are sitting.*

**Nina:** I have some news for you both.

**Donna:** What would that be?

**Lisa:** I feel like you say this every day. Will we ever get a break? *(laughs)*

**Nina:** I can't predict the future, but I can predict the present, my dears! And currently, I can say with confidence that today is *not* that day.

**Lisa:** *(laughs)* So what's happened then?

**Nina:** Well, well, well. Mr. Jackson decided it would be appropriate to start a conversation with me.

**Donna:** *(scoffs)* Not this again. Didn't he learn his lesson from yesterday?

**Nina:** He did, in fact! He told me that what I said sparked something in him, and he wanted to apologise and continue to work together! Isn't that great?

*The camera focuses on Donna, who's face completely flattens all expression it had, upon hearing the announcement.*

**Donna:** You told him you weren't interested, though? Right?

**Nina:** Nope! Dearest Donna, I was looking forward to the day we could work together again!

**Donna:** You're joking. Tell me you're joking.

**Nina:** Why would I be?

*Donna sighs, and buries her face into her hands.*

**Donna:** I'm f\_\_\_ing done.

**Lisa:** Well, I don't think this is necessarily a *bad* thing. What if we manage to convince him to come to our side? We won't even *have* to draw rocks, we can vote out Paul or Ryon directly.

**Donna:** Of course we won't! You know what he's like. Going off behind your back, leaking information, slimy, shady, throw you under the bus... I don't trust him as far as I can throw him, and I *certainly* don't trust him to vote with us without causing all sorts of drama.

**Lisa:** Well, what choice does Jackson have? He either votes with us, or we draw rocks. Assuming Nina doesn't turn on us.

**Nina:** I would never.

**Lisa:** There we go.

**Donna:** But he's sure going to try, isn't he! He can't be trusted, he'll do anything to get the upper hand! How many times do I have to tell you this!

**Nina:** Donna, I can *promise* you that nothing will happen. I know Jackson probably better than anybody else on our tribe. Our alliance dates back to the first day! I won't stand for any funny business he may or may not try to cause.

**Donna:** Well, who's to tell us that *this* isn't just some *big, elaborate* plan? If you know him best, then why aren't you questioning him *now*? You two had an argument, then *another* one yesterday, and now he wants to align with you again? This is all f\_\_\_ing stupid, Nina!

*Donna pauses, looking straight at Nina, but she remains silent.*

**Donna (shaking her head):** Whatever. I need time to process this.

*Donna stands up and walks away, leaving Nina and Lisa alone.*

**Nina:** I had an idea she wouldn't be too pleased, but I didn't think nor want her to be mad at me, darling.

**Lisa:** *(sighs)* Don't worry. She's not mad at *you*, even if it seems that way. Give her time, she'll be okay.

**Nina:** I, I was doing what I thought was best. If she thinks I shouldn't be talking to Jackson-

**Lisa:** Nina, it's okay. You're playing your game, and if rekindling your alliance with him is what you want to do, then go ahead and do it.

**Nina:** *(nods)* Okay.

**Lisa:** I personally *like* the idea of him working with you again. If he agrees to vote with us, then we won't even have to risk eliminating one of us by rocks!

**Nina:** That makes me feel better. *(smiles)* Thanks, dear.

*Lisa brings Nina in for a hug, before the camera cuts to the former's confessional.*

*As Lisa's confessional finishes, we see Jackson walking up to Ryon and Paul, who are gathered together. However, before they begin talking, the camera cuts to Jackson's confessional.*

**Jackson:** Hey guys.

*The camera pans over, showing Ryon and Paul sitting together.*

**Ryon:** Hey Jackson!

**Paul:** Jackson! What's up?

**Jackson:** Er, nothing much. I talked to Nina this morning, basically just saying that I'd want to repair our relationship, and she was actually onboard with it, which I wasn't expecting.

**Paul:** Oh? So are you and Nina are working together again?

**Jackson:** Yeah. We apologised for the parts we had to play in our argument, and we agreed to let bygones be bygones.

*Ryon and Paul smile.*

**Ryon:** Dude, that's awesome. I'm happy for you, man.

**Jackson:** Thanks! At least now there's no way we're going to rocks. I didn't want any of our games to draw to a close *simply* because you were unlucky enough to pick an oddly coloured rock.

**Paul:** Totally. That would be unfair.

**Ryon:** Did you two discuss where you would vote if we went to tribal? Because you were *both* swing votes before all this drama unfolded.

**Jackson:** We did, actually. But like normal, we couldn't come to an agreement. And I like being on the same side again too much to force her to come around today. *(laughs)* I'm not going to vote against either of you, though, if that's what you're worried about.

**Ryon:** *(laughs)* I'm glad to hear it. I'm really happy for you, it's great that Nina's open to working with you again.

**Jackson:** Yeah, exactly. Well, that's really all I came over here to say. I'll see you two around.

**Paul:** See you later, Jackson!

*Jackson begins to walk away, leaving Ryon and Paul alone. The camera cuts to Ryon's confessional.*

*The scene cuts back to where Ryon and Paul are sitting.*

**Ryon:** How's that for a bit of good news!

**Paul:** I know! I'm actually super happy to hear that they're working with each other again.

**Ryon:** Me too. I think I'm even happier, though, about the idea of us not having to work with Donna anymore!

**Paul:** Oh yeah, that's true! We won't have to go to rocks anymore, making the whole sketchy deal with Donna absolutely useless for us!

**Ryon:** *(breathes a sigh of relief)* I'm genuinely really glad about that. Hopefully we have a much easier route to success now that we have the possibility of Nina joining us.

**Paul:** Exactly right!

*As Ryon and Paul's conversation finishes, the camera cuts to the latter's confessional.*

*As Paul's confessional ends, the camera cuts to shots of the nature on Huahine island.*

## Maeva

*The camera picks up and, after transitional nature shots, focuses on the four members of the Brains tribe individually. Frank is tending to the fire, making breakfast. Iris is relaxing by the beach. Joshua is walking through the forest, towards the well. And Shelly is sitting in the shelter. The camera lingers for a while, before cutting to her confessional.*

*There is then a cut, to where Shelly and Frank are walking through the forest together.*

**Shelly:** Thank you for agreeing to come out here with me.

**Frank:** Anytime, Shelly. How're you today?

**Shelly:** Oh, I'm alright. I've just been in the shelter. Haven't really done much.

**Frank:** Sometimes that's what's best though, isn't it? I love hanging around camp, relaxing. It's quite nice, especially with all the things we do out here, some downtime goes a long way.

**Shelly:** That's very true. Have you been up to anything?

**Frank:** Not really. Cooked breakfast, but that's 'bout it, I'd say. I do need to fill my canteen up, though, so this walk couldn't have come at a better time! *(laughs)*

**Shelly:** *(laughs)* Well that's great! I did want to talk to you, though.

**Frank:** Of course! What's on your mind?

**Shelly:** Er... *(takes a deep breath)* Well, I was very distressed yesterday, first of all.

**Frank:** You were? Oh Shelly, I didn't even realise. I'm sorry. What happened?

**Shelly:** Joshua came to me in the late afternoon, and told me all about what you and Iris were saying. About how you guys wanted a trio with him, and that meant voting me out. Also about how your minds work better together, and how if he didn't vote with you guys, you'd beat either of us at a fire making competition anyways.

*The camera shows Frank, who is looking horrified.*

**Shelly:** And I was very hurt. Iris and I haven't talked very much at all, but you and I were quite close, I thought. So I just... broke down. But I now realise that won't do any good, so I'm coming to you directly.

*Frank remains silent, before responding a few seconds later.*

**Frank (in a saddened tone):** Shelly, I'm- *(pauses)* I don't know what to say, I-

**Shelly (coolly):** An explanation would be a good place to start.

**Frank:** Right. I really *do* want to work with you in the future, and you know it. I would never *ever* vote you out, unless I absolutely had to. With that being said, it was a great discussion between myself and Iris, what would happen when we got to four. I wanted to work with you, but Iris wanted to work with Joshua. She argued that you valued loyalty, and would be less likely to flip than Joshua would. In the end, we decided to go with Iris' way. When we talked to Joshua, Iris did lead most of the conversation. I agree, she did come off as a bit harsh, but that's just her, really. We've spent eleven days with her at this point, we know how she is.

**Shelly:** Hmm. *Okay*. That does make me feel better, knowing that you wanted to work with me.

**Frank:** Of course I did. And I still do. I want the four of us to go as far as possible. I just really hope we can win the next immunity challenge.

**Shelly:** *(sighs)* You and me both. But if we lose?

*Frank gives a long sigh.*

**Frank:** If we lose, I don't know. I really don't want to vote you out, but like I said earlier, if I have to, then what choice do I have? I'd expect you'd do the same in my position.

**Shelly (disappointed):** Well at least you're honest.

*There is a pause, before Frank speaks up.*

**Frank:** Look, Shelly. What will be, will be. If we win the immunity challenge, then that's *wonderful*. That's exactly what I'm hoping will happen. But if we lose, then whatever happens, happens. At the end of the day, you're still an *amazing* woman, and I love every moment I spend out here with you. I'm very sorry, and I hope you can accept that.

*Shelly nods, looking as if she's holding back tears.*

**Shelly (quickly):** Yep.

*Frank sighs.*

**Frank:** Here...

*Frank pulls Shelly into a hug, which she accepts. The camera focuses on them for a while, before cutting to Frank's confessional.*

*The camera then cuts back to Frank and Shelly, who are still hugging. The camera pans between the two of them, before cutting to a different scene. We see Frank and Iris, who are sitting by the beach.*

**Frank:** I was just talking to Shelly. She knows about it all. Joshua told her.

**Iris:** Does she now? Hmph. Not very impressed by Joshua, not at all.

**Frank:** Well, in his defence, he was put into a situation where he had to choose between us, and his closest ally. I would have told you if you were in danger, and I assume you would have done the same. We can't really blame him.

**Iris:** *Well*, I guess that's true. What did she say, exactly?

**Frank:** She just wanted an explanation, really. So I told her why we decided to throw her name out, and that it was the best decision for us. She asked me what would happen if we did end up losing the immunity challenge, and I told her that I would have to vote for her, I have no other option.

**Iris:** Indeed. And how did she take this?

**Frank:** I think she understood. I also made sure to tell her that we still *did* want to work with her as long as we could, but it all comes down to if we have to visit tribal again.

*Iris sighs.*

**Iris:** This does spoil our plans a bit, doesn't it?

**Frank:** I mean, it would have been better if she didn't know, but realistically, Joshua still knows that I could beat either of them in a fire making competition, and you stand a fair shot. We have the upper hand here, it's just unfortunate that it comes at Shelly's expense.

**Iris:** That's very true. Presumably, if they're voting together, I'd be receiving votes as the weaker one in fire, correct?

**Frank:** I would say so.

**Iris:** How would you say I compare to Joshua?

**Frank:** I think you would most likely win. I mean, there's a *slight* chance you don't, because he has started a fire before, but I've seen you work. You're not half bad.

**Iris:** Well that's comforting.

**Frank:** We should be okay.

**Iris:** Exactly. I don't like to hear that Joshua spilled all we said to Shelly, but as long as it doesn't have detrimental impact, we will be fine.

*There is then a cut to Shelly, who is hanging out with the chickens.*

**Shelly (in an affectionate tone):** Hello my little dears. Willow, Coco, how are you? Do you need feeding?

*The camera pans over to the chickens, who are clucking away.*

**Shelly:** Oh, alright. *(laughs)*

*Shelly pokes a few pieces of chicken feed into their cage. The camera shows the two chickens clucking their way over to Shelly, who laughs.*

**Shelly (smiles):** You two are the *cutest*. *(laughs)*

*The camera cuts to Joshua, who is approaching Shelly.*

**Joshua:** Hey Shelly!

**Shelly:** Oh! Joshua! How're you?

**Joshua:** I'm okay. I see you're with the chickens again?

**Shelly:** Why wouldn't I be? They're like my favourite things on this island!

**Joshua (pretending to sound offended):** Even better than me?

**Shelly:** You're a close second.

**Joshua:** *(laughs)* I'll take that.

*Joshua takes a seat next to where Shelly is standing.*

**Joshua:** I saw you talking to Frank earlier. Was it about our conversation yesterday?

**Shelly:** Yeah. I figured I may as well talk to him directly, rather than living in a state of dismay.

**Joshua:** Totally reasonable. What'd he say to you?

**Shelly:** He told me about how Iris and he had decided on voting me out. Apparently he wanted to work with me. He also apologised, but told me that if we went to tribal, he'd have to vote for me. He also said, though, that they still did *want* to work together, all of us, as a four, if we win the next immunity challenge.

**Joshua:** What do you think of that?

**Shelly:** Well, I still *do* want to work with the both of them. Like, the four of us have been in an alliance from the beginning. It'd be a shame to see that go to waste, because we *do* get along, and we work well together. It's just unfortunate that we may have to break earlier than we want to.

**Joshua:** Yeah, I completely agree. He said he still wanted to vote for you? Did he?

**Shelly:** Well, he didn't say he *wanted* to, but he would if we went to tribal. He said that there's no other option, and I understand that.

**Joshua:** Well, it's saddening, but I guess we're going to be going to a fire making competition then. Iris said she'd vote for me to go to a fire making competition if I don't side with her, so at least that takes *some* stress away from you.

**Shelly:** Why would that make me feel better? *(smiles wryly)* "Oh, I'm not going to be eliminated, but my best friend may be!" *(sarcastically)* Like, that's *very* comforting.

**Joshua:** I thought you said your best friends were the chickens? *(laughs)*

**Shelly:** *(laughs)* Fine, my *third* best friend, behind Willow and Coco.

**Joshua:** *(laughs)* I'll go get the machete, maybe we can practise starting a fire. The more practise we get in before we end up at tribal, the better.

**Shelly:** Good idea!

*Joshua disappears, but reappears a moment later with the machete in hand.*

**Joshua:** So, I've done a bit of training before I left for the island. Apparently, you're supposed to strike it like this. *(strikes the machete)* Nothing. Okay, let's try again... *(strikes the machete)* Nope.

**Shelly:** You need more magnesium, I think.

*Shelly takes the machete and starts scraping magnesium.*

**Shelly:** And then strike... *(strikes the machete)* Nope. *(sighs)*

**Joshua:** We can't give up. Practise makes perfect.

*The duo continue striking the machete over and over, without managing to make any flame. They continue, however, and the camera cuts to Joshua's confessional.*

## Immunity Challenge

*Dramatic music plays as the camera returns. We see a bird's-eye view of the challenge area, before the camera zooms into the center of it, where Jeff stands.*

**Jeff:** Haapu, Fitii, come on in!

*The Brawn and Beauty tribe walk in on cue.*

**Jeff:** We've been in this position once before. The Brains tribe went to tribal council and voted out Celest. Once again, somebody from their tribe has been voted out. Joanna, who do you think that is?

**Joanna:** My answer hasn't changed. I think Mitchell's been voted out, and I should hope so. The fact they didn't take him out first completely baffles me.

**Jeff:** Brawn tribe, would you agree with that?

*There is a general agreement coming from the Brawn tribe's direction.*

**Jeff:** Alright, well, Maeva, come on in!

*The Brains tribe make their way into the challenge area, taking a spot on their mat. Upon seeing Mitchell missing, a few people smile, while others nod.*

**Jeff:** Mitchell became the third person voted out of *Survivor: Huahine* last night. What's the consensus about that, Paul?

**Paul:** I mean, it was no secret that Mitchell's an absolute dumbass. *(laughs)* It's not very surprising, if I'm being honest.

**Jeff:** *(laughs)* That sure is one way to put it. Frank, how is your tribe feeling after tribal?

**Frank:** Wasn't expecting everybody on the other tribes to jump against Mitchell like that, *(laughs)* but I do have to say, having him gone is rather calming. He was a constant ball of energy that rubbed everybody the wrong way. It's nice to relax after being with him for nine days straight.

**Jeff:** I see. Mitchell going home marks your second visit with me at tribal. You guys must like it there! *(laughs)*

*The Brains tribe all shake their head simultaneously.*

**Joshua:** We can assure you, Jeff, we do *not* want to visit there again.

**Shelly:** Yeah. *(laughs)* We'll be doing our best to make sure we don't have to go back!

*Jeff laughs.*

**Jeff:** Well, there's only one way to find out who will be visiting me tonight, and that's by getting this challenge underway! Today there is *no* reward, you'll only be playing for immunity. The first two tribes to finish will be taking home the immunity idol, whereas the losing tribe will be finding themselves sitting in front of me at tribal, where one of you will be the fourth person voted out of *Survivor: Huahine*!

*Jeff continues to explain the challenge, which can be found here. As she does so, a run through of the challenge is shown on-screen. There is then a timeskip to where the tribes are standing on their mats, ready to play.*

**Challenge Summary:**

* All three tribes swim out to the platform in order to retrieve their building materials. **Haapu** is in the lead slightly, with **Fitii** taking up the rear.
* **Jackson** jumps onto the platform and begins tossing bundles of materials to his tribe. **Frank** and **Raj** do the same and they all begin swimming back to the beach.

*Once most people arrive at the beach, Joanna shouts to the Brains tribe.*

**Joanna (shouting):** Hey! You four! Let's do what I tried to do last time. Brawn hasn't lost a challenge, we should both target them and block *their* tunnel.

*The members of the Brains tribe all nod, and begin making their way to the Brawn tribe's tunnel.*

* With two tribes now working on their tunnel, the **Haapu** tunnel begins to fill up with pink and blue planks. The **Haapu** tribe works on both the **Fitii** and **Maeva** tunnels.
* As time progresses, the **Maeva** members begin to break away from the **Haapu** tunnel, piling their materials onto the **Fitii** tunnel. In return, **Fitii** does the same.
* Once Jeff calls the end of the ten minutes, the three tribes return to their own tunnels. On Jeff's "go", they begin destroying the barricade set by the other tribes.
* Despite having a significantly more amount of building materials in their tunnel, **Haapu** makes quick work of tearing it down, **Jackson** leading them.
* **Maeva** also manages to make their way through the barricade, opting for a different strategy of manoeuvring through the barricade, rather than breaking it down.
* This proves to be a good strategy, as the four members of the **Maeva** tribe manage to get onto their mat first.

**Jeff:** MAEVA WINS IMMUNITY! We're looking for one more!

*As Jeff calls this, Shelly drops to her knees and begins crying tears of joy. Joshua celebrates with her, before the tribe gather for a group hug.*

* The **Fitii** tribe begins speeding up, but so does **Haapu**. It's neck and neck, before **Haapu** pulls away with the victory slightly before **Fitii** does.

**Jeff:** AND THAT'S IT! HAAPU WINS IMMUNITY!

*The Brawn tribe celebrate together, meanwhile the Beauty tribe all look frustrated. Raj kicks the ground, Finn sighs, and Joanna shakes her head, muttering to herself. There is then a cut to the tribe's standing on their respective mats.*

**Jeff:** Congratulations Brains tribe! You guys are safe from tribal council for the first time in a while. Although, Shelly, I couldn't notice the reaction you had to winning. What was that about?

**Shelly (beaming):** Oh, Jeff! You do *not* know how pleased I am to have won today. I'm really scared that I was going to go home if we lost, so knowing that I won't have to worry about that tonight... it's probably the best I've felt for a while.

**Jeff:** Well it was well deserved! Come on up and collect the immunity idol.

*Grinning, Shelly walks up and takes the idol.*

**Jeff:** Head on out, enjoy your night off.

*The members of the Brains tribe leave the challenge area. The camera focuses on all of them, before landing on Frank.*

*The camera cuts back to the challenge area.*

**Jeff:** Haapu, you've also won immunity. However, this is the first time thus far that you guys haven't placed first! What happened, do you think?

**Donna:** Well, we were targeted by both tribes, thanks to Joanna over there. *(points to Joanna)* So it makes sense we did a little worse.

**Joanna:** *(smirks)* Hey, I mean, it almost worked, didn't it?

*A couple people laugh at this.*

**Paul:** In hindsight, Jeff, we still won. We may not have done as well as we wanted to, but we're still avoiding tribal, which is a win nevertheless.

*The Brawn tribe nod in agreement.*

**Jeff:** Alright, you can come up and collect the idol and head on out!

*Lisa grabs the idol and the tribe begins walking out, leaving Jeff alone with the Beauty tribe.*

**Jeff:** Well, it's been a good run. You visited tribal on day three, but here we are, nine days later, where you'll be returning. You have the afternoon to figure out who you'll be voting for, I'll see you tonight.

*The Beauty tribe begin to exit the challenge area in low spirits. The camera focuses on the members, before cutting to Kara's confessional.*

## Fitii

*Following the immunity challenge, we see the Fitii tribe making their way back into the campsite.*

**Raj:** That was tough, we did as well as we could.

**Finn:** Credit where credit is due, I think Joanna saved us from a *massive* loss today. *(giggles)* Forming a team with the Brains tribe was a great idea!

**Joanna:** Yeah, it's a shame we couldn't pull it out, though. I don't think there was much else we could have done.

**Emily:** We were *so* close.

**Kara:** Oh well, there's no point in dwelling on it, is there? We may as well just get this over with...

*The five tribe members start splitting off, doing their own thing. As they do so, Joanna's confessional begins.*

*Following Joanna's confessional, we see Joanna, Finn, Emily, and Kara, gathered around camp.*

**Joanna:** I'm assuming nothing's changed? We're voting for Raj?

**Emily:** Yeah! I can't wait to see him go. After all this time, it's finally happening! *(giggles)*

**Finn:** Me too! And then the four of us will be the only ones left! *(giggles)* Looking forward to a tribe without Raj, if I'm being perfectly honest.

**Joanna:** Perfect. I don't see any reason to change the vote. Raj was the only person aligned with Ashton, and if you three remember, I am *not* the biggest fan of Ashton, to say the least. *(laughs)* So I'm against Raj by association. It's his time to leave.

**Kara:** Exactly! I couldn't have said it better myself.

**Joanna:** Alright, well, if it's a straightforward vote, it should be a straightforward afternoon. I see no reason to hang around, so I'm gonna head off to the beach and sunbathe for a while.

**Kara:** Have fun, Joanna!

**Joanna:** Thank you!

*Joanna walks off, but instead of going to the beach, she walks along the seashore to find Raj. Finn notices this.*

**Finn (in a whisper):** See! Look, she isn't even going to the beach! I bet you she's going to report back to Raj.

**Kara:** Don't be ridiculous! She's probably looking for a nice spot to lay down. Why would she want to report back to Raj? You heard her loud and clear, she's *against* Raj, and has been ever since Ashton went off on her!

**Finn:** She's probably using that as a cover-up story, I don't know.

**Kara:** Why would she need a cover-up story? It makes no sense for her to flip to Raj's side, and she knows that!

**Emily:** We *do* outnumber them 3-2, so I don't know why she would flip.

**Finn:** Well, she's one of those people who do whatever they want, even if there's not much sense to it. *(giggles)* I think we may as well vote for Joanna, and then we can vote for Raj straight afterwards.

**Kara:** I don't know... the plan's been very clearly Raj forever! Why should we change it? We don't have to make all these *flashy* plays, we should just keep it simple!

**Finn:** It's playing strategically. I *know* voting for Joanna isn't what you want, but it's what makes the most sense.

**Kara:** No, it's not playing strategically. It's making moves for the sake of it! *(giggles)* Finn, like I said before, I'll vote for Joanna if you *really* want me to, but please just think it over.

*As the trio continue to talk, their conversation fades away and Emily's confessional begins.*

*There is then a cut, following Emily's confessional, where we see Raj and Joanna talking.*

**Joanna:** I've just been up with the giggle squad. They're voting for you.

**Raj:** That is perfect. I'll play my idol, and everything will have gone to plan.

**Joanna:** That's exactly what I'm hoping for. I guess now's the time when we decide on who to vote for. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we already ruled out Emily. That leaves either Finn or Kara.

**Raj:** You'd be correct. It's no secret that I, for one, cannot *stand* Kara, so voting her out will be satisfying. However, if you have any reason to vote out Finn, I'm open to that option, too.

**Joanna:** *(shrugs)* Is it bad if I say I really don't care? *(laughs)* Like, I do think Finn *may* slightly have more control over there, or have a better strategic game in general, but like... what's the difference really?

**Raj:** That is true. Either way, one person from the other side will leave.

**Joanna (nodding):** Uh-huh. So you're thinking Kara, then?

**Raj:** Well, not necessarily. Like you said, it's *possible* that Finn is the, so-called, "leader" over there. So maybe we should take him out of the equation?

**Joanna:** I think Emily and Kara are close either way. Voting out Finn may not have the impact you think it will.

**Raj:** *(clicks his tongue)* I don't really know what to say, then.

**Joanna:** Look, if I had to put a label on it, I would say Finn is the "group decision maker". Not necessarily the *leader*, per se, but the one with the most hold on the group, if that makes sense. Whereas Kara is the "under-the-radar strategist". I have no doubt that Kara is a lot smarter than she's letting on, but I don't know if that's worth voting out.

*Raj nods, but does not say anything.*

**Joanna:** Look, it really doesn't matter. It matters so little, in fact, that I say f\_\_\_ it. If you want to vote Kara out for petty reasons, then I really don't care.

**Raj:** She has been clashing with me for quite a while, so I wouldn't be opposed to following that idea.

*After Raj's confessional, there is a timeskip to later on in the afternoon. We see Raj, who is looking for crabs by some rocks on the seashore. A moment later, Kara walks along and steps into the area he was looking in.*

**Raj (frustrated):** What are you doing? Don't step here! I'm looking for crabs!

**Kara (turning back):** Well why are you looking *there*?

**Raj:** Why wouldn't I be looking here? You clearly saw me-

**Kara:** I did not see you! How was I supposed to? You were behind the rocks!

**Raj:** So that magically makes me disappear, does it?

**Kara (losing her temper):** I don't know how you wanted me to see you if you-

**Raj (snapping):** By using your eyes! Dear god.

**Kara:** Argh! You're insane!, Raj

**Raj:** *(laughs)* What are you going to do? Vote me out?

**Kara:** As a matter of fact, we are.

**Raj:** *(sniggering)* Go right ahead.

*At that moment, we see Joanna walking into the conversation.*

**Joanna:** What's going on?

**Kara:** Raj is blaming me for something that isn't my fault, *again*!

**Raj:** I was searching for food, and you came over and walked right into where I was!

**Joanna:** Oh, for f\_\_\_s sake, you two. I shouldn't have to mother you both. Sort it out.

**Raj:** Quite frankly, Kara, you're insufferable.

**Kara:** Well, that's something we can both agree on, isn't it? You're miserable to be around!

*With that, Kara storms off towards camp, leaving Joanna and Raj alone.*

**Joanna:** What was all that about?

**Raj:** The usual, getting on my nerves.

**Joanna:** You were searching for crabs, were you?

**Raj:** *(nods)* And she came along and muddied the water.

**Joanna:** Can you two go five minutes without an argument, *please*? For my sanity?

**Raj (muttering):** If we voted her out, that would be possible.

*Joanna scoffs, and her confessional begins playing.*

*The scene changes from Joanna, to Kara. She storms her way into the campsite, where Finn and Emily are.*

**Kara (through gritted teeth):** I'm so angry.

**Emily (worried):** Woah, what happened?

**Kara:** Raj! That's what happened.

**Finn:** He's been mean again?

*Kara nods.*

**Kara:** Apparently he was off looking for crabs to eat, or something, and I walked past him.

**Emily (confused):** You walked past him? Why is that-?

**Kara:** Why is it bad? Who knows! Ask him. He claimed I stepped where he was looking, as if I'm supposed to know where he wanted me to step!

**Finn:** Does he think you did it on purpose?

**Kara:** I don't know! I think so.

**Emily (comforting):** It's okay, Kara. You know what he's like, he'll do anything to antagonize you.

**Finn:** Yeah, it's a reflection on who *he* is, not you. You know how much we love you.

**Emily (nodding):** Mhmm. Just ignore, just ignore him. Don't let him get to you.

*There is a silence, where Finn and Emily are hugging Kara, who is wiping away tears.*

**Kara (through tears):** I'm just so angry! Can we please vote him out? *Please*. Finn-

**Finn:** I still think we should write Joanna's name down...

**Kara:** Finn! Look at what he's done to me! I can't stand living with him anymore!

*Finn sighs, and his confessional begins playing.*

**Finn:** Kara, you agreed to voting out Joanna yesterday-

**Kara:** And things have changed! I don't want to do that anymore.

*There is then a timeskip to the evening. We see the tribe preparing for tribal. Various members are seen packing their bags, before the camera cuts to Emily's confessional.*

*The camera returns to the Beauty tribe members, who each grab their torch. As they do, Raj's confessional plays.*

*As Raj's confessional finishes, all five castaways begin the trek to tribal council in a single file line.*

## Tribal Council

*The camera transitions into a shot of the starry night sky, before panning down to show the tribal council set. The Beauty tribe set their torches down and take a seat.*

**Jeff:** Welcome, Fitii, to tribal council. It's been a while since I've last seen you, hasn't it?

**Finn:** We can assure you, Jeff, we would have liked to make that a while longer. *(giggles)*

*A few people laugh at this.*

**Jeff:** Well, you're stuck with me, unfortunately. Last time we were here, it seemed Raj and Ashton were on the bottom of this tribe. Ashton was voted out, leaving Raj. So, since it's been so long, I have to ask if anything's changed?

**Raj:** Nothing has changed, Jeff. As much as I want to tell you that things have, that would be a lie. Kara, Finn, and Emily are as close as ever, and I'm still stuck on the chopping block.

**Jeff:** You mentioned four out of five people just then. Where do you think Joanna is?

**Raj:** I think Joanna is tagging along with the majority, to be perfectly honest. Last time we were here, there was the potential of her voting alongside Ashton and myself, but that didn't end up happening. Now, that's not even an option. She's made no effort to work with me, and even if she did, we would still only be two people, against three. It is going to take a miracle for me to survive the night.

**Jeff:** Joanna, what do you have to say about that?

**Joanna:** I mean, yeah. I think he's hit the nail on the head with his answer. Sure, Kara, Emily, and Finn may be the driving force of this tribe, but I'm still *with* them. I'm not going to sacrifice everything to work with Raj, because I have no reason to.

*The camera shows Kara, who is nudging Finn as if to check he's listening.*

**Jeff:** So that brings me to Emily, Finn, and Kara. Both Raj and Joanna have said you're the core of this tribe, in one way or another. How does that resonate with you?

**Finn:** I mean, the three of us are very close, and everybody knows that! *(giggles)* And three people being close on a tribe of five is most of the members, so I guess you could say we're the core.

**Kara:** We may be the core, but Joanna's also very tight with us. She has been ever since Ashton left. I don't think we have no reason to distrust her.

*Joanna smirks.*

**Jeff:** *You* don't think there's any reason to distrust her? Emily, could that potentially alluding to the idea of somebody *not* fully trusting her?

**Emily:** Um, yeah. A couple of days ago, we realised that Joanna had talked to all of us alone, asking us awkward questions about our alliance. Things like, who we would vote out, who's the leader, that sort of stuff. It did kinda throw us off, I guess, because she hasn't really done anything like that before.

*Raj rolls his eyes, and Joanna audibly groans.*

**Joanna:** I thought this was settled? I simply wanted to know more about the people I was working with. That's all there is too it! I seriously think you're all overthinking this.

**Jeff:** Finn, what do you think about Joanna's reply?

**Finn:** I love Joanna, and she knows that! I don't think she would do anything to betray us, but like Emily said, it did throw us all off, in a way. So there is a part of me thinking, what if?

*Joanna shakes her head.*

**Joanna:** Jeff, if I'm being honest, I think it's the paranoia getting to them. Raj is very clearly a sinking ship, nobody in their right minds would try to help him at this point.

*Raj laughs.*

**Raj:** That's one way of putting it.

**Joanna:** Am I wrong, though?

*Raj and Joanna laugh.*

**Jeff:** Alright, so what I'm getting is that Raj is going home tonight. Raj, would you say that's correct?

**Raj:** *(nods)* Oh yeah. I don't see a way out of this, so I'm just enjoying all the time I can out here, really. Or, at least, all the time when Kara isn't unnecessarily fighting with me. *(laughs)*

**Kara:** Stop it, Raj! That's not fair! Most of the time we fight, it's because of you!

**Raj:** *(shrugs)* Okay.

*Jeff stares at them for a moment, as if looking for answers, but nobody says anything.*

**Jeff:** Are we just leaving it at that, or...? *(laughs)* What's going on between Raj and Kara?

**Emily:** I mean, Kara and Raj aren't the best of friends, that's for sure. *(giggles)* It's one of the reasons we all want him out so badly, he's brings down the morale.

*Raj scoffs.*

**Emily:** It's true, though.

**Raj (sarcastically):** I'm sure.

*A silence fills the tribal council area, before Jeff breaks it.*

**Jeff:** Well, if you're all ready, then it's time to vote. Finn, start us off.

*Finn smiles, and begins walking up to the voting booth. He lifts the pen and begins writing. He is followed by Kara, who writes a name we do not see. Joanna is next. She uncaps the pen and begins writing a name. We do not see her vote, however, her voting confessional plays.*

*Joanna puts her parchment into the urn, and Emily walks up to vote. The final person to vote is Raj. He puts his vote into the urn and begins to walk back, with the camera following him as he does.*

**Jeff:** I'll go collect the votes.

*Jeff walks over to collect the urn. Once done, she begins walking back to the tribe.*

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

*The camera focuses on Raj, who is in possession of the tribe's idol. Finn, Kara, and Emily, look over at him with nervous expressions on their faces. Joanna looks as if she's holding back a laugh. Eventually, Raj stands.*

**Raj:** Yeah, I think I *will* play it. *(laughs)* It's been sitting in my pocket for a while, it's time it gets put to use. I'm playing this on myself.

*Raj walks over and hands Jeff the idol. As he walks back, we see the shocked faces of Finn, Kara, and Emily.*

**Kara:** You've- you've had it all this time?

*Raj smirks and nods. Kara shakes her head. Joanna laughs silently to herself.*

**Jeff:** I can confirm, this *is* a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast against Raj will not count. Does anybody else have anything they want to play?

*Nobody says anything.*

**Jeff:** Alright, these votes are now *locked*. Usually, the person with the most votes will be eliminated. However, upon tonight's circumstances, if Raj has the most votes, the person with the *second* most votes will be eliminated. First vote...

**RAJ.** **DOES NOT COUNT.**

*Raj smiles. The trio of Finn, Kara, and Emily all hug each other tightly.*

**RAJ.** **DOES NOT COUNT.**

*Finn shakes his head, while Emily buries her face into her palms. Kara simply looks straight ahead. Joanna is still laughing to herself, while Raj grins.*

**RAJ.** **DOES NOT COUNT.**

**Jeff:** That's three votes for Raj, which means he would have been voted out. However, since he has the immunity idol, that is not the case.

*Kara sighs.*

**Kara (whispers):** It's me. He's going to vote me out.

**Emily:** It's okay.

*The trio continue hugging each other, all with very nervous expressions.*

**FINN.** (1-3\*)

*Finn's jaw drops. Kara and Emily turn to him, looking horrified.*

**Joanna:** There it is!

*Finn looks mortified.*

**Finn (disbelieving):** You voted for me?

**Joanna (smirking):** Sure did.

*Finn shakes his head.*

**Jeff:** The fourth person voted out of *Survivor: Huahine*...

**FINN.**

**Jeff:** Finn, that's two, and tonight that's enough.

*The trio all are frozen in shock. Raj and Joanna high five as a #Blindside appears in the bottom left corner of the screen.*

**Finn:** I can't believe it... *(shakes his head)*

**Emily (looking at Joanna):** But why?

**Joanna:** *(shrugs)* We've been planning this for a *long* time. *(smirks)*

*Finn sighs, and stands up to collect his torch. However, Jeff stops him.*

**Jeff:** Finn, usually you would have been eliminated from the game, and I would snuff your torch. However, this is *not* a normal vote.

*Upon hearing this, Finn puts his hands to his mouth.*

**Jeff:** You *have* been voted out of this tribe, but *only* this tribe. You are not out of the game.

*Finn sequels with excitement. Kara and Emily also look delighted.*

**Kara:** Oh my god!

**Emily:** That's great!

*Meanwhile, Raj and Joanna look confused.*

**Jeff:** Instead of leaving the game for good, you will be moved to another tribe. The tribe you will be going to will be voted on by you.

*Finn, Kara, and Emily all jump up and hug each other. Raj and Joanna shoot each other disgusted looks.*

**Raj (muttering):** That's so stupid...

*Joanna groans.*

**Jeff:** You five must now decide which tribe Finn will be sent to. Finn, you will also have a vote.

**Finn (to Kara and Emily):** Send me to the brawn tribe! They keep winning challenges.

*Kara and Emily nod excitedly.*

**Jeff:** Raise your hand if you want Finn to go to the *Brawn* tribe. Keep your hand down if you want to send him to the *Brains* tribe.

*Instantly, Finn, Kara, and Emily's hands shoot up.*

**Jeff:** Alright, it's decided. Finn, you can throw your buff into the firepit and grab this green one. You are now a part of the Haapu tribe.

*Finn tosses his old buff into the fire and collects his new buff from Jeff.*

**Jeff:** You can grab your bag and torch, and head on out.

*Muttering a last goodbye to Kara and Emily, Finn gets his torch and walks past Jeff, out of the tribal council area. She turns back to the four remaining tribe members.*

**Joanna:** What just happened...

**Raj:** I really don't know.

*Raj shakes his head.*

**Jeff:** You four have voted somebody out of your tribe, but not out of the game. How will things play out from here? Only time will tell. You can head on out.

*The tribe, filled with shock and confusion, grab their stuff and collect their torches. They begin walking back to camp, as the camera fades to black.*

## Author's Notes

* Episode title said by Jackson, talking about how his relationship with Nina was lost because of the game intensifying.
* Confessionals were fairly even this episode.
	+ The entire Beauty tribe (Emily, Finn, Joanna, Kara, Raj) had the most, with 5 each.
		- Additionally, the Brains tribe also all got the same amount, each receiving 4 confessionals.
	+ Lisa and Paul had the least, with 2 each.