Richard Nixon Would Be Proud (Part 2)

Richard Nixon Would Be Proud (Part 3) is the second part of the fourth episode of Survivor: Vietnam.

Tuan Chau
TUAN CHAU Following a disastrous Immunity Challenge, the Tuần Châu tribe has exited the challenge area and returned to their old camp, suffering yet another loss to the rival Phú Quý tribe members. As per usual for the tribe, everyone’s back together near the shelter, discussing amongst each other key issues in the game before knowingly dispersing.

Nicole (to the group): Well, that was just depressing.

James (shaking his head): Second time in two straight days.

Nicole (to James): We’ve gotta stop losing like this.

David R. (to the tribe): I’m not gonna point out anything specifically. But whoever we’re sending home tonight, it better be someone who we know is causing our tribe to be like this. We should be looking at physical performances and attitudes around camp when we get to this vote. Like Nicole said, we can’t lose like this anymore. Steve, visibly not caring for the conversation decides to dive into the shelter back first and relax.

Steve (after diving in the shelter): I’m gonna honestly rest for a bit right now if that’s okay with y’all.

David R. (nodding his head): Totally fine.

As a few minutes go by – which to us is shown for seconds – Steve is seen alone in the shelter, before a confessional proceeds with him as the narrator.

As Steve is enjoying his time alone in the shelter, Melanie is busy continuing her aggressive campaigning, the same thing she did the day prior following Tuần Châu’s previous loss at the Reward Challenge. This time, however, she is conversing with Marie & Nicole – two of the recent swing votes in the previous vote – and hoping that they support her argument.

Melanie (to the girls): I know that they’re probably going to be throwing my name out there, right?

Nicole (nodding her head): Yeah. I don’t think they’re going after anyone else tonight to be quite honestly.

Melanie (to the girls): I think you gotta understand where I’m coming from, I’ve been targeted constantly, and I think I’ve proved my loyalty to this tribe and to you two.

Marie (to Melanie): Who do you think others would be going after?

Melanie (to Marie): Steve, definitely. I know Megan’s gonna be gunning for him like crazy tonight.

Marie (to Melanie): Because of the fight yesterday?

Melanie (nodding her head): Yeah. And I know Steve and Dave are gonna throw my name or Megan’s out there – probably mine.

Nicole (to Melanie): Do you think you’d be able to get the numbers to do it? To vote Steve out?

Melanie (to Nicole): If we work together. Everybody here knows about how untrustworthy Steve is. He’s playing this game hard because he knows he’s on the chopping block, so he’s gonna look for idols to try and get rid of one of us. I think the three of us, with Megan & James, would be able to easily send Steve home tonight.

Nicole (to Marie): She’s right, it would just be 5-3, I think.

Melanie (to the girls): And yesterday, I think I was able to get Trisha on board too, giving us a 6-person advantage.

Nicole (surprised): Wow! I was not expecting that.

Melanie (to Nicole): I was gonna have to if she was going to stay in the game. But the five of us are solid, and I don’t see any of us splitting up tonight.

Marie (to Melanie): I hate to vote Steve out, but he’s really digging himself a hole.

Nicole (to Marie): He’s digging his own grave at this point, with the comments and the scrambling. He’s a loose cannon.

Melanie (to the girls): All six of us have to vote for Steve tonight, no exceptions, and Trisha’s gotta join us too.

Nicole (to Melanie): Do you think she’ll be okay with it?

Melanie (to the girls): Honestly, if she isn’t, I don’t know what’s wrong with her. I don’t trust him as far as I can throw him. And you know that Steve’s story is gonna win him over with the other tribe.

Marie nods her head subtly while Nicole changes her facial expressions from a supportive ally to a rather awkward colleague of Melanie’s.

Nicole (to Melanie): Well, I don’t know about that, but I definitely know how shady he can be. That should be a good enough reason to target him.

As Melanie is having a conversation with the girls on her tribe, we can see David R. near the beach, talking with both James & Megan. While James & Megan are both standing on the sand, David R. is seen burying his feet in the sand, sitting down while chatting.

David R. (to the group): I’m gonna be honest guys, I’m really nervous. I’m the only other person here, who nobody’s come to for a vote after the challenge.

Megan (to David R.): You’re not going home, if that’s what you wanted to know.

David R. (to Megan): I know that. But, I find it very hard for me, to understand why we’re going to be sending Steve home instead of someone else.

James (to David R.): Steve’s as much of a liability socially and strategically as Melanie is physically.

David R. (to James): Shouldn’t we be focusing on physical challenges though? I mean, she literally sunk us today. I don’t know why we’ve kept her around.

James (to David R.): I understand how you feel. But Melanie’s an asset to us as a tribe strategically, because she’s such a scapegoat that she keeps all of us safe at Tribal.

David R. (shaking his head): That’s one of the most useless reasonings for keeping somebody in the game, especially this early in. You’re basically keeping her because she’s a goat to help you guys right?

Both James & Megan look at each other before looking back down at David R. and both – with regret – nodding their heads in approval.

David R. (to the group): I think that’s a terrible decision. You’re getting rid of someone whose biggest sin was that he played the game, over someone who is so bad at challenges, that we got destroyed today by a grandpa in basketball. We didn’t even get a chance to shoot anything cause she’s so bad, remember that James?

James (nodding his head): I do.

David R. (to the group): I could list a thousand reasons why we should’ve voted Melanie off sooner, not the least being her piss poor performance today. But she’s also a massive control freak. Have you ever noticed that the same person who keeps costing us challenges, is now the main lobbyist for the majority alliance? Why is that so? Is it because you guys are giving her a platform to stand on?

Both James & Megan are intrigued by David R.’s argument, before the children’s dentist continues on.

David R. (to the group): The idea that she’s looking to control this alliance, and control you two, Marie & Nicole, and maybe even Trisha, should be alarming. So if we wanna talk about threats, she’s not only a weak link, but she’s a massive strategic threat to all of us, probably more so than Steve.

Megan (to David R.): How do we know that Steve isn’t hiding anything though?

David R. (to Megan): We don’t know that. However, if you look at the people aligned with Steve, versus the people aligned with Melanie right now, the odds are that Steve isn’t with relatively anybody at this point. He’s a free agent, and if we want, we can reel him in to an alliance of our own – an alliance of actually worthy competitors like the three of us.

David R. (to the group): You guys are letting Melanie control how you vote. Think of it; she’s our weakest person, but she controlled the vote last time with the help of you guys, Marie, and Nicole. You guys gotta start voting your conscience instead of letting someone else – especially Melanie – do it for you.

Megan (to David R): But I’m just not sure if that’s the right choice to make exactly.

David R. (shaking his head): Megan, she’s dictating how you’re voting. Put your feelings towards Steve aside for one night and make the right decision. I’m literally about to beg, I’m so terrified right now. (nervously chuckling)

As David R. continues to talk with Megan & Steve, a confessional is heard courtesy of Megan.

Following around an hour of relaxation, Steve props himself up and gets out of the shelter, knowing that he won’t be able to be using his time back at camp so leisurely. Mostly everyone is together be the shelter where he was anyways, except for Trisha. Trisha, expecting Steve to come and talk to her, isn’t at all surprised when Steve chooses to walk towards her with the intention of doing exactly that.

Walking together, the two former affiliates of the “Core Four” have their first official discussion about Tribal Council since the last time they both voted. In a private conversation on the beach, it is clear to both of them what the topic of discussion is going to be about.

Steve (to Trisha): It’s safe to say that my ass is on the line, right?

Trisha (looking down at the ground): (pauses) You’ve been kind of running around for the last few days scrambling. I don’t think any of us really know what your plans are.

Steve (to Trisha): I know, but Melanie’s also a very good target tonight. You haven’t liked her since the beginning of this game, and she tanked us during this challenge. It should be a lot easier than it’s going to be to get rid of her.

Trisha (to Steve): I’d love to join you, but Melanie’s got the numbers right now. I don’t know if we can get people like Marie and Nicole on board with you.

Steve (to Trisha): What’s preventing them from jumping ship?

Trisha (to Steve): I don’t think they’re gonna flip. They’re too locked with people like Megan and James to just abandon their alliance like that.

Steve (shaking his head): First off, Marie’s in no alliance. She was supposed to be with us until she flipped. Not only is it possible, but Melanie’s not helping us with sh*t. I’m much more of an asset in challenges than she is – both physically and mentally. You and I both know, for your sake, the stronger your tribe is, the better off it is for you – because you’re a stick of butter out there in these challenges.

Trisha (to Steve): But they’re not looking at physical skills right now Steve.

Steve (to Trisha): That’s the biggest problem with our tribe. The fact that we’re not focusing on the weakest links at this early stage of the game is why we keep losing. Not only that, but I’ve never backstabbed anyone in this game. I can’t say the same thing about the same people promising you a vote tonight.

Trisha (nervously): I just don’t know Steve.

Steve (with a frustrated tone): What is honestly keeping you from voting with me right now? I’m literally fighting for my life at this point.

Trisha (looking down again): I think a lot of people are concerned about your story. Some of them might think that adds to you being a bigger threat than Melanie is.

Steve (to Trisha): But that’s ridiculous. I should not be going home because of what happened to my daughter. That shouldn’t be a reason to vote me out, or keep me in. I’m gonna tell you a story, and I want you to listen to me when I tell you this. The story’s about two people – a large but foolish grasshopper and a small but sharp ant.

Trisha looks on as Steve continues his story/analogy.

Steve (telling his story): Imagine the two of them, and this is gonna be related to what I’ll say in a little bit. Imagine on a hot summer day, the little ant is walking along the beach gathering food and stuff. The ant’s minding its’ own business and doing what it needs to do to survive. Meanwhile we see the grasshopper with all his friends. The grasshopper’s just chilling on the beach, and he sees the ant. That grasshopper has what we call “short-term goals”, as he’s joining the rest of the grasshoppers. The ant, on the other hand, has “long-term goals”; he wants to get what he needs to make it further, so that later he can feel secure. Fast-forward to the wintertime, when we can’t go on the beach, and that grasshopper probably has more friends than the ant, but because he wanted to join the rest of his people, his friends are useless when it comes to him surviving – because he doesn’t have the resources like the ant. The ant is safe under his shelter because he made the right decisions to plan for the future.

Trisha (nodding her head): But... it’s easier to kill an ant than a grasshopper.

Steve (to Trisha): (subtly rolls his eyes) Look, the point I wanted to make was that you gotta use your resources out here. You have two loyal numbers in me and David, and you’re about to lose those numbers by aligning with people who wanted to vote you out just a few days ago. What a grasshopper would do is made decisions that would help him right now and not worry about the consequences later. What an ant would do, is make the move he needs to make to keep him and his friends safe.

Trisha (confused): Wait, so are you telling me I should be an ant?

Steve (nodding his head): That is exactly what I’m trying to tell you. Here’s how it’s gonna go down tonight: I’m either gonna go home, and that’ll be because some people thought I was the better choice to go. Or, you could make the right choice, vote Melanie out, side with the people who actually want to keep you in this game, and last a lot longer than you would with Melanie.

Trisha seems to be thinking very thoroughly with the persuasive responses that Steve is giving her. Before long, Steve walks away and arrives back to the shelter, and he is followed by one of his confessionals.

We can now see a close-up shot of Trisha by the beach, looking at the waves, knowing that tonight’s vote is going to be crucial to her game.

Trisha is seen on the beach now, with tears in her eyes. Trying her best not to have anyone notice, she keeps to herself until her confessional continues.

Trisha (to the cameraman): (choked up) This is my moment to show my tribe who I’m going to play the game with.

Finally, we see the members of Tuần Châu with their torches in hand, ready to depart their tribe’s camp. For one unfortunate member, it will be the final time they ever witness their 10-day home. Tensions are high, the mood is somber, and the game is afoot.

Tribal Council
Without a commercial break, the background music intensifies once again for the next Tribal Council. We can see camera shots of the Tuần Châu tribemates – most notably David R., and Nicole – walking their way into the Tribal Council area. All of them, attending for their third time now, are very nervous (angst if you will) about what will be possibly a million-dollar vote. Before long, the tribemates all place their torches in their slots, and as usual sit down in their seats to greet Jeff Probst, whose excited reaction contrasts with the rather solemn look on everyone else’s faces.

Jeff Probst (to James): James, let’s get right into it. This is the third time you’ve been at Tribal. You’ve competed in 6 total challenges, you’ve only won 2 of them and one of them you yourself didn’t participate in. The first question I have as a viewer is what’s keeping you guys here? Why do I keep having to see you guys every time a challenge is done?

James (to Jeff Probst): Well if you wanna put it like that... (chuckles)

Many tribe members on Tuần Châu laugh alongside James for his mentioning of Jeff’s sassiness towards him.

James (to Jeff Probst): I think we’ve done poorly when it comes to communication in these challenges. We’re not good at strategizing and figuring out how we can win immunities more often – at least not as good as the other tribe.

Jeff Probst (to James): What do you think is the solution?

James (to Jeff Probst): I think we need to not only focus on tribal alliances, but we need to focus on who’s bringing the team down, both physically and socially. It’s something we gotta look at and I’m hoping tonight we figure out whose bringing us down.

Jeff Probst (to David R.): David, is that a fair assessment from James? Do you think that both physical weakness and social weakness is what’s causing the tribe to weaken?

David R. (to Jeff Probst): Partially. I agree that in the challenges, we gotta look at who’s dragging – we gotta weed out the weak. We saw today, specifically with one person, that this tribe isn’t as physically strong as we think. So, I agree with James on what we need to do to improve physically, but it’s way too early to say “Well, this person tanked this thing today, but they’re in my alliance, so let’s keep them around for numbers”. Have all the unity you want, but we need strong people.

Jeff Probst (looking at Melanie): Which leads me to my next question. Melanie, last time we were here together, you nearly got voted out. You’re the only one on this tribe that I know has had previous votes cast against them. Today, you weren’t the best in the challenge (many tribe members laugh including Melanie). Who tonight do you believe is in the most danger of going home?

Melanie (to Jeff Probst): Definitely myself (laughing). And as for anybody else, I would say probably Steve. Today I was definitely, less than excellent in the challenge. As for Steve, I would say that he’s caused a lot of division within this tribe with his idol hunting, and he’s lost a lot of trust with some people because of that. In the last few days, I’ve been lobbying heavily to save my skin and show that if it’s between me and him, Steve is the better choice to go home. Honestly tonight I would be shocked to my core if neither one of us went home tonight.

Jeff Probst (to Steve): Steve, do you feel that’s true in your case?

Steve (to Jeff Probst): Let’s get one thing clear first. I’m not on the chopping block for causing “division”; I think that’s a made-up accusation made by someone who’s admitted to relying on her tribemates to get me out. Last time we were here, I voted for her because she was not only our weakest link. Because I voted for Don is why I’m being targeted tonight. I’m not being targeted for anything that I did socially: I’m being targeted because its’ a numbers game; the numbers aren’t in my favor.

Jeff Probst (to Steve): But Steve, let’s bring up the idol if I may.

Steve (nodding his head): I had to look for that idol no matter what happened. When you’re playing this game and you’re in the position I’m in where you gotta fight for your life, immunity always helps. I needed a lot more security than anyone else did on this tribe.

Megan (to Jeff Probst): I disagree.

Steve shakes his head in annoyance with Megan, who he thinks cut him off.

Megan (to Jeff Probst): Being the person who caught Steve, I thought it was unnecessary to look for it in front of everybody like that. It was disrespectful to our team, who won our first ever challenge. We’re celebrating our victory and Steve’s main focus is on an idol. I thought I was basic Tribal betrayal since he’s looking after himself.

Steve (to Megan): Sorry to break it to you but this is an individual game. People are gonna look for immunity idols. Somebody here could be holding on to an idol without anyone knowing about it.

David R. proceeds to turn his head towards Steve after mentioning the possibility of somebody else on the tribe possessing a Hidden Immunity Idol.

Megan (to Steve): But nobody else has looked for one so publicly.

Steve (to Megan): How would you know that?

Megan (to Steve): (intentionally chuckling) Let me rephrase that. Nobody’s looked for an idol and got caught.

Steve rolls his eyes after it appears that the short debate between him and the museum curator has stifled.

Jeff Probst (to Nicole): Nicole, after the challenge, what was the atmosphere like around camp?

Nicole (to Jeff Probst): Very tense (laughing). A lot of us were emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted. It’s not a good feeling right now knowing that one of our own is going home shortly.

Jeff Probst (to Nicole): Why was it emotionally exhausting?

Nicole (to Jeff Probst): Because none of us were wanting to go to Tribal tonight. To make matters worse, the campaigning and politicking began as soon as we stepped for back on that island. We didn’t get much of a chance to relax at all before we were hit with questions about who were voting for. Also –

James (interrupting Nicole): I agree with that, Jeff. Ever since the previous vote, tension has only risen as a result of a few people on this tribe.

Jeff Probst (to James): Do you expect it to get better after you vote someone off?

James (to Jeff Probst): (hesitates before speaking) I don’t think so. It might if we vote off the right person, but I don’t think that with seven people it’ll make much of a difference in how divided this tribe is. Sure, we’re getting rid of one person, but even with seven people, there’s still a lot of game that’s gonna be played amongst all of us.

Jeff Probst (to Trisha): Trisha, you’ve been considered almost an outsider among this tribe. Where do you think you stand right now as we get ready to vote?

Trisha (to Jeff Probst): Um, I think I’m very much up in the air. I’ve discovered that today, I was one of a few people whose votes actually matter tonight, and I’m really not sure about what I want to do tonight. I’m not ready to vote.

Jeff Probst (to Trisha): Who are the people that you’re aiming for tonight?

Trisha (to Jeff Probst): Probably the only two people mentioned as targets – Melanie and Steve. Y’know, Melanie and I haven’t gotten along too well in the past, but Steve is a big target right now. Honestly, what I feel would be the best thing for me to do right now is to have both of them give me a good reason as to why they should stay...

A good portion of the tribemates on Tuần Châu are either quietly chuckling to each other, or failing to contain their laughter at Trisha’s comment. Marie, Steve, and Trisha however, are silent as the rest are seemingly amused.

Jeff Probst (to Trisha): If that’s what you feel is necessary, we can do that. (looks at Steve) Steve, care to go first?

Steve (hesitant): Yes...

Jeff Probst (to Melanie): Melanie is that fine with you?

Melanie: Um, yeah. We can do that I think. (looking at Steve)

Steve (nodding his head): Give me a moment.

As everyone begins to control themselves for Steve’s plea for safety, Steve cracks his knuckles and begins thinking of what to say before Steve begins.

Steve (to Trisha): Um, I wanna first start out by saying that I’m a very loyal person. Despite what Megan’s said about me and what Melanie’s said about me too, I’ve never backstabbed anybody, and I never plan to do so either. The second thing is that regardless of what people say, I am committed to this team. I’ve worked day and night to provide for this tribe, gave everything I had in every challenge, bent over backwards for the well-being of everyone, even at my own expense. Tonight, people wanna make the vote about loyalty and alliances; I think we need to focus on who’s the strongest link on the tribe and who is more deserving to be here. I feel like I fit into both of those categories.

Steve ends his speech on that note, then proceeds to cross his arms, satisfied with his plea.

Jeff Probst (to Melanie): Well, that was definitely a fiery speech from Steve. Melanie, your turn?

Melanie (to Jeff Probst): Thank you, Jeff.

Melanie looks over to Trisha and proceeds to plead her case to her.

Melanie (to Trisha): Well, Steve mentioned that he has been strong in the challenges.... he isn’t wrong about that. And, um, he also said he’s shown good worth ethic at camp. (Trisha looks on at Melanie) Um, he’s not wrong about that either.

David R. watches Melanie talking to Trisha, and looks on in confusion. The differences between Melanie & Steve in their speeches show, as Melanie is struggling to find the right words to say.

Melanie (to Trisha): But despite that, I feel that I have been equally as helpful to the tribe. Even though we haven’t been the best of friends, I’m open for any improvement. Regardless of what happens, I will be committed to the team, and I’m on the only one out of me and Steve who hasn’t looked for an idol. I think I’ve proven that with my work ethic and my determination, I’m just as equally, if not, more deserving than Steve is.

With the last line causing Steve to roll his eyes in agitation, Jeff Probst proceeds to stand up.

Jeff Probst (to the tribe): Well, it has been an interesting Tribal Council. It seems to me like one of two people are going home. Time to find out who it’s gonna be. It is time to vote. Megan, you’re up.

Megan walks up to vote, her vote is not shown.

James walks up to vote, his vote is not shown.

Steve walks up to vote, it is revealed that he voted for Melanie to be voted off the island.

David R. walks up to vote, his vote is not shown.

Nicole walks up to vote, her vote is not shown.

Melanie walks up to vote, it is revealed that she voted for Steve to be voted off the island.

Marie walks up to vote, her vote is not shown.

'''Trisha is the final person to cast her vote. She takes a deep breath when approaching the voting booth before rubbing her hands together and picking up the voting pen. Her vote is not shown.'''

Following the eight votes being cast, everyone has returned to their original seats, prompting Jeff Probst to observe the tribe for a moment before continuing.

Jeff Probst (to the tribe): I’ll go tally the votes.

The camera primarily focuses on Melanie, Steve, and Trisha. However, it briefly shows a close-up shot of both David R. next to Steve, with David R.’s hands in his pocket. In David R.’s pocket is the Hidden Immunity Idol that he found back on Day 6. The next thing we see is the voting urn being carried by Jeff.

Jeff Probst (to the tribe): If anybody has a Hidden Immunity Idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

The camera focuses once more on David R. & Steve, both of them wondering whether the former should use his idol on the latter. After several seconds of looking at each other, Steve subtly shakes his head, insisting that David R. not use his idol on him. Although this somewhat surprises David R., neither one chooses to publicly do anything further. Fortunately for them, nobody seems to notice.

Jeff Probst (nodding his head): Okay, once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I’ll read the votes.

Steve looks on as Jeff reaches into the urn to retrieve and reveal the first vote.

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First vote: STEVE (1 - 0)

Steve nods his head before putting his right hand over his mouth and chin, stroking his white and gray beard.

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Second vote: MELANIE (1 – 1)

Melanie cracks a smile before looking at Steve, who doesn’t look back. Knowing both of them cast a vote against each other, neither of them are too surprised.

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Third vote: MELANIE (2 – 1)

David R. is seen looking over at Melanie, recognizing his own handwriting, and then looking back at Jeff. Melanie seems to be biting her lip now.

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Fourth vote: MELANIE (3 – 1)

Melanie takes a deep breath, maintaining her composure despite being nervous at the first four votes being revealed.

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Fifth vote: MELANIE (4 – 1)

Now having received half of the votes cast, Melanie recognizes how the vote could possibly go; one more vote against her and she’s history.

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Sixth vote: Fourth person voted out.... Melanie. That’s 5, that’s enough, need to bring me your torch.

Melanie smiles at the outcome of the results before getting up. As instructed, she proceeds to get up to retriever her belongings.

Steve (to Melanie): Good game, Mel.

Melanie (to Steve): You too. Best of luck.

Steve (whispering to David R.): A few of them flipped over.

David R. (nodding his head): Yep.

With her torch in hand, and as she is approaching Jeff to get her torch snuffed, she seems to harbor no resentment. She takes a deep breath after placing her torch near Jeff.

Melanie (to Jeff Probst): Let’s get it done, Jeff. (smiling)

Jeff Probst (smiling at Melanie): Melanie, the tribe has spoken.

As Melanie is still smiling, her torch is snuffed, quickly ending her chances of winning the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. Accepting her fate, she looks back at her old tribe one last time.

Melanie (to the tribe): Guys, give ‘em hell. Show them what you’re made of and good luck.

Many of them wave to her goodbye, thanking her, or in Megan’s case, saluting her. After that, Melanie walks away from the Tribal Council area, away from a place that she deeply dreaded going to. After surviving the first Tribal Council and barely getting through her second one, Melanie Snavely is now out of the game for good. With that, Jeff returns back to the remaining seven members of a less than successful tribe.

Jeff Probst (to the tribe): Well, it seems like it was a unified vote, however, the division within the tribe seems to prove otherwise. Whether it’s physical strength, or whether it’s a solid ally that determines your vote is your choice, but whether it’s good for everybody else is not. Hopefully this tribe gets things sorted out soon, grab your torches and head back to camp. Goodnight.

As the outro music plays in the background music, the remaining contestants on Tuần Châu are seen retrieving their belongings. Because this is a double-elimination episode, the credits are not displayed yet (that will be at the next Tribal Council). What we do see and hear is Melanie’s final words, and what she has to say about her experience. After that, the camera zooms away from Tribal Council and up at the sky. With the power of a simple transition, what we can now see is the sun out on the eleventh day of Survivor.

Day #11
Immediately after Tribal Council, what we see on the camera is a zoomed-out shot of a large beach. It is later zoomed in to see a few parts of what the next Tribal Reward Challenge will be. We see a red and yellow mat as usual, and finally, Jeff Probst himself, eager to start another day of Survivor.

Jeff Probst (raising his voice): Come on in guys!

The first tribe to enter is the winners of the last Immunity Challenge – not Tuần Châu. Phú Quý heads to their mat with Mark holding his tribe’s flag. Not long after, we can see the remaining Tuần Châu members, lead by Steve who is carrying his flag. The opposing tribe analyzes Tuần Châu to seek out which person is missing from the group, before knowing who was voted out.

Jeff Probst: Phú Quý getting their first look at the new Tuần Châu tribe. Melanie, voted out at the last Tribal Council.

Nobody on the tribe, literally nobody, is surprised by this. This is most likely because of her performance in the last Immunity Challenge. In fact, Mark slightly chuckles upon hearing the news that the person who caused his tribe to dominate was sent home. After this, Jeff Probst gets right into it.

Jeff Probst (without any hesitation): Alright guys. Drop your buffs.

A gong is heard in the background as we see many shocked faces, starting with Nicole’s, before many slowly take off their original tribe’s buffs.

Steve (to Jeff Probst): Good morning to you too.

Jeff Probst is seen laughing at this comment, along with other people as well.

Nicole (shaking her head): Oh my god.

(commercial break)

Author's Notes

 * This is the first double-episode in Pineapple's fanon series that did not take place during the season finale.