Send Him to the Electric Chair

Send Him to the Electric Chair is the 8th episode of Survivor: Mozambique.

Challenges
Reward Challenge: Discy Business All members of the tribe will have to pull on rope on a balance beam to suspend a disc. They will have to stack blocks spelling "REWARD" on the disc, while pulling on the rope. If anybody falls off their balance beam or their block stack falls, they must start over. The first two tribes to finish their stack win.

Reward: 7 large pizzas and cold soda

Immunity Challenge: Pig Out Using only their mouths, the castaways would rip pieces of meat off a large pork roast and put it into a basket. The tribe with the most meat in the basket after ten minutes would win.

Makhuwa
The program now opens showing us the Makhuwa tribe flag through the nighttime footage before taking us to a shot of the seven remaining Makhuwa members returning to camp from Tribal Council, carrying their torches. We then see them leaning their torches against a big, solid tree and placing their stuff back in the shelter. It now becomes evident that very few people have much to say as all of the raw emotion seemed to come out at Tribal. The camera then focuses on Ricki, who is still unsure how to feel upon returning from Tribal Council. Initially, it looks like Ricki is going to join most of the tribe (except Jimmy and Leah) as they head towards the fire-pit, but she ultimately decides against it, and sits on the edge of the shelter, rubbing her face with both hands. The camera then pans over to show Constantine, who is looking over at Ricki with a guilty expression on his face. Constantine then shakes his head and continues walking over to the fire-pit himself as the scene transitions to his confessional.

"makhuwa"

- Hearing everything that was said at Tribal, especially between Ricki and Penelope, I wanted to expose Brendyn as the psychopath that he is so badly... (sighs), but I just couldn't. Even if Penelope were to agree to stay and Brendyn went home, not only would us original Sena people still have been on the bottom, I'd still have Kane and Tori, rightfully, pissed at me for ruining the plan... at best. The worst scenario would've been Brendyn denying everything, Penelope still wanting out, Brendyn blaming me, and everyone getting pissed at me for this, and it's just not something I'd want to deal with. I feel really bad for Ricki, but if I'm going to set my sights on Brendyn, I need to pray for a merge. Otherwise, I may unfortunately be forced to stick with him for the time being due to a lack of other decent options.

''The camera now transitions over to the shelter, where Ricki is still sitting, appearing uncomfortable as she contemplates the evening's events. The camera then pans over to show Leah and Jimmy splitting up, the former heading towards the fire-pit with the remainder of the tribe, and the latter approaching Ricki at the shelter.''

Jimmy (Softly): Hey, you look like you need to talk.

Ricki (Sighs): Yeah, I guess you could say that.

After a quick time skip, we see Jimmy and Ricki talking in a secluded area of the camp.

Jimmy (Concerned): You feeling okay? I can't quite tell if you look like you're about to cry, scream, or throw up. Regardless, I can tell something's bothering you.

Ricki (Groans): Yeah, it's pretty much a combination of all three, to be honest with you. That Tribal... it just made me feel so uncomfortable.

Jimmy: Was it about Penelope accusing you of saying those comments again?

Ricki (Shakes head): No... well, maybe a little... but that's not the main thing right now.

Jimmy (Confused): What is it then?

Ricki (Sighs): I need you to confirm or deny something for me right now, to the best of your knowledge. I might know how to proceed once I get your answer.

Jimmy (Further Confused): Yeah... I'll try my best.

Ricki: Obviously I was all emotional during Tribal given everything that was going on, so I'm going to fully trust your judgment on this. Got it?

Jimmy (Anxious): As I said... (Sighs) I'll try. What is it?

Ricki: During Tribal, did Brendyn appear at all sympathetic towards Penelope and what she's going through?

Jimmy (Caught Off Guard): Brendyn?!

The camera shows a brief shot of Brendyn warming himself by the tribe's fire before returning to Ricki's and Jimmy's conversation.

Ricki (Adamant): Yes, Brendyn. Did he seem concerned for Penelope?

Jimmy pauses for a couple brief moments to consider Ricki's question.

Jimmy: No... not really... not that I recall anyway.

Ricki (Takes a deep breath): Did Brendyn appear concerned for Penelope as she left? Did he look like he was wishing her well at one point, or did he offer her a hug?

Jimmy (Shakes head): I don't remember anything like that from Brendyn. From my recollection, I was the only one she hugged, and you offered her a hug, and she didn't take it. I don't believe anyone else did, not even Brendyn.

At this point, Ricki lets out a heavy sigh and rubs her face with her hands again.

Jimmy (Concerned): What's wrong?

Ricki (Groaning): This is basically confirming everything that I was fearing about Brendyn. Like, I know I survived the vote, but whoever framed me for those comments is still here, us two and Leah are still their targets, and they have their guns pointed at me. Remember before Tribal how Brendyn went on and on about how we needed to vote Penelope because it was (finger quotes) "best" for her?

Jimmy hangs his head and nods a couple of times, starting to see where Ricki is going with this.

Jimmy: Yeah...

Ricki: If he was that concerned for Penelope's well-being, it would've come out during Tribal Council! I am like 90% sure right now that Brendyn was the one that spread those lies about me, and that Brendyn flipped on us and did it to safely take Penelope with him so there was no threat of rocks, and if all that's true, then he probably tried to make sure we voted Penelope so that he could tell her that I was definitely writing her name down and was out to get her, or something along those lines!

Jimmy (Stunned): Holy s***! (Puts a hand to his mouth; shakes head) Unbelievable...

Ricki: What's unbelievable?

Jimmy: That Brendyn would even think of doing something like this. Obviously we're just speculating right now, but everything you're saying makes sense, and I knew there was a reason we didn't trust Brendyn before Tribal, and I think that might be it.

Ricki (Nodding): I know, and I truly think I could very well be lucky that Penelope asked to be voted out, because I really doubt that I'd be here otherwise.

Jimmy: Yeah, and that's the really scary part. Again, we're clearly just speculating right now, but I'm scared for both of our lives in this game, and especially you. It just sucks we don't know for sure because if we did, we'd be able to confront his ass on it.

"makhuwa"

- I don't want to believe Ricki when she argues that Brendyn is now her prime suspect for being the one to spread those lies about her saying that offensive stuff about Penelope yesterday. But the more I consider her argument, the more it makes sense. (Shakes head) My trust in Brendyn has been on shaky ground since way before the tribe swap, and at this point, that trust is officially gone. Unfortunately, with a possible merge coming up, Ricki and I have to play like we suspect nothing because he is the type that will definitely flip if he thinks we don't trust him. It's going to be really hard after how Penelope confided in me about how deeply these alleged comments affected her, but for the sake of myself, Ricki, and Leah, it needs to be done.

Jimmy: I hate to say this, but whatever happens, at least until we know for sure, we can't say a word of this to Leah.

Ricki (Nodding): I completely agree. If she thought Brendyn did all this to try and turn the vote on us, she'd blow a freaking gasket!

Jimmy: Yeah, and we'd all be f***ed! (Shrugs) We just need to figure out something to do in the mean time, because if this is legit, regardless if we get any hard evidence or not, we're in the minority. As much as I'd hope for a merge now, we can't just bank on that.

Ricki: I totally agree with you on that point! I think I'm going to try and maybe get closer with some of these Sena people. There's no way they're that tight after all the drama that supposedly happened on their original tribe. Someone's on the bottom of that three, so that might be a good place to start... on top of trying to keep Brendyn comfortable, of course.

Jimmy (Nodding): I was thinking the same thing. I hope we're just paranoid and overreacting here, but you're right in saying that the way Brendyn's acting is awfully suspicious.

Ricki: For sure. I'm terrified that we might be too little, too late. But I'm ready to fight my ass off to stay here.

"makhuwa"

- Even though Jimmy and I seem to now agree on Brendyn being the prime suspect for spreading these lies about me, there's no way for me to be 100% certain right now since we can only really go based off of how he talked to us before Tribal compared to his actions at Tribal, and how on the surface, they appeared to contradict each other. Either way, whether it was Brendyn, Kane, or someone else, somebody here is still out to get me and has no problem spreading heartless lies to get ahead. I've been playing nice thus far to try and stay under the radar, but I'm at the point now where I need to kill "Nice Ricki." It's time to start playing this game with a vengeance and taking no prisoners because if I don't, I may not be here very long. If I get my way, someone's going to be very sorry that they woke up the sleeping Ricki, I promise you that!

''Following Ricki's confessional, we see one more shot of the now determined look on her face. The camera then cuts to the fire-pit where we see Brendyn still warming himself before fading into this season's intro.''



Day 19
''The program now re-opens at the Sena tribe to begin day 19, showing the pink flag before transitioning over to the shelter where the five tribe members eat their rice. Tesla is the first to finish her half-coconut of rice, and she shamelessly wanders over to their pot to try and scoop up what's left, causing Irene to roll her eyes.''

Irene: There's nothing left in that pot, you should know this by now.

Tesla (Giggles awkwardly): I found a few stray grains. (Forces another giggle)

Tesla is now shown tipping the pot over and sticking almost her whole arm in it to scoop out whatever remaining rice there is as Cassy mutters "Must've been raised in a barn" under her breath. As Tesla sits back up, we see that she is disappointed as there wasn't nearly as much stray rice as she was hoping. But she eats what was left anyway as the camera cuts to her confessional.

"sena"

- Without a doubt, the hunger is the hardest thing to deal with out here, never mind the excruciating heat, or mean, obnoxious people. Back at home, I'm so used to having a fridge that's full, being able to snack at any time I want, and never having to experience hunger pains. Seeing those Christian Children's Fund commercials about starving children in Africa, where we are now, always broke my heart because I could never imagine the situation they were in... but being this hungry, I'm beginning to somewhat understand one of the hardships they face on a daily basis. If nothing else, this experience has really helped me appreciate just how lucky a lot of people back home in America really are, and that's something that's going to stay with me forever, regardless of how this game goes.

''The camera then transitions away from Tesla's confessional, where we see her with a hand over her stomach and looking down in disappointment. Irene then stands up, grabs the pot and announces that she's going to wash dishes, with Cassy instantly requesting to join her, which causes Tesla to roll her eyes, but she says nothing as the two other young women walk off. Once they are out of sight, Tesla turns to the two men sitting next to her.''

Tesla (Anxious): I don't like where this is going, they, especially Cassy, seem to have such disdain for me!

Allan: I don't think that's the case. Cassy's a hard worker, so she probably just wanted to get the dishes done faster.

Tesla: Maybe, but I always got the sense that Irene merely just put up with me. They're both probably talking a bunch of crap about me right now.

Allan (Dismissive): I highly doubt that, they're probably just making small, meaningless conversation, if anything at all.

Tesla (Scoffs): Yeah right! Cassy hates me, and she knows she's on the bottom! There's no way she's going to take that lying down!

Marshall (Comforting): The way I see it, even if Cassy were talking strategy, I don't think it would have much, if any effect. Especially since there are 12 people left in the game now since Makhuwa went to Tribal Council last night, so there could easily be a merge coming up, which would shift a lot of people's priorities.

Tesla (Groans): There isn't always a merge at 12 though! I mean, it happens pretty often, but not always. What if we don't merge and Cassy successfully convinces Irene that I need to go?

Marshall (Firmly): Tesla. You're just being really paranoid right now. I really don't think Irene would flip, but even if she did, there's still three of us here that would vote Cassy. Do you not trust us?

Tesla (Anxious): Well, uh... yes, I do. It's just really hard not to be paranoid when you know for a fact that someone's out to get you!

Marshall: I understand that, but you need to trust that Allan and I have your back (Allan nods). Irene's a smart girl too, and I'm sure she'd know where the numbers are, even if Cassy is talking strategy. Just try to do what you can to stay calm.

Tesla simply lets out a heavy sigh before the camera re-focuses on Marshall's concerned expression and transitioning to his confessional.

"sena"

- It seems to me that the longer Cassy's in the game, the further off the deep end that Tesla goes, and for me that's just scary. I pulled Irene into a final three deal with Tesla because I believed Irene to be a pretty good strategist that I got along decently with, but she's also much louder and more aggressive than I am, so I think that if the jury is bitter, she'd potentially get more negative feedback than me. As for Tesla, she's an emotional young woman, but I did believe she'd be really loyal if she knew she had a solid alliance on her side. Unfortunately, Tesla's paranoid side is really coming out today, and I'm hoping that if Cassy does go next, that would be enough to bring Tesla back down to earth, and show that my bird brain didn't make an error by believing she'd be loyal to me in the first place.

''Once Marshall's confessional has finished, the scene returns to the conversation between him, Allan, and Tesla, with the latter seeming to get more and more agitated by the minute. After a short while, Tesla shakes her head and stands up.''

Tesla: I just can't anymore, I need to see what they're talking about.

Allan (Wide-eyed; Standing Up): I really suggest you don't do that, to be totally honest with you. I can assure you there's no need for it, and that your place in the game is secure!

Tesla (Scoffs): Well then, when I head down there, that should only confirm what you're saying, shouldn't it?

Marshall (Standing up): Tesla, I'd advise against it as well. If you're scared about Cassy not liking you and campaigning against you, then it would be best if you don't stir the pot, especially if we happen to merge today.

Tesla (Adamant): Then if they're talking about meaningless stuff, like you guys seem to think they are, then me going down there won't do anything besides calm my nerves. I've made up my mind! Got it?

Allan (Conceding): Okay.

Marshall (Sighs): You can make your own decisions, but you know where we stand.

Tesla: Very well. I'll be back in a bit.

''The camera now shows Tesla walking down towards the beach before transitioning to a shot of a tarantula crawling over a log. We are then taken to the conversation between Irene and Cassy as they wash the dishes.''

Cassy: Can I ask you something, actually sorta serious?

Irene: What's that?

Cassy: Am I the only one that's actually really dislikes Tesla and thinks she's really insufferable?

Irene (Passionately): NO! Oh f***, did you not hear me when she started fishing through this empty pot for more rice? She should know there's no more food in there when we're done, and that we need to not eat much so we can properly ration our food.

Cassy: Totally! I may be a Texas farm girl, but I was pretty repulsed when she so shamelessly stuck her arm in the pot like that. I'm thinking to myself, "Was this girl raised in a barn?!"

Irene (Nodding): For sure.

Cassy: Like, I remember when I was growing up, my mom would always give my dad and brothers s*** whenever they'd be scooping crumbs off their plates with their hands and shoving them in their mouths, especially in a restaurant or something! Like, there were times when she'd slap their hand and say something like (Imitating her mother's voice) "Should I throw ya' with da pigs in da barn?!"

Irene (Laughing): Yeah, I can understand why.

''At this point, the camera pans around and we can see Tesla entering the frame. Having heard Irene laughing, she begins listening intently to their conversation as the camera switches back to Irene and Cassy.''

Irene (Continuing): Like, it's just so gross, and I can actually understand the comparison to the pigs in the barn. Like, learn some f***ing etiquette, and have a little respect for yourself!

When Tesla hears this, she begins to tear up, though she doesn't respond right away.

Cassy (Getting louder): RIGHT?! I mean like, if it was just that one thing, it would be gross, but still kinda "whatever." But like, her doing things to get under my skin is just non-stop. She whines, she cries, she bitches constantly. She's not as lazy as she was before, but she still screws up a lot, and it almost feels like I have to baby her sometimes. I came out here to win, I didn't come out here to babysit someone two damn years older than me!

At this point, Tesla has had enough, and tearfully decides to make her presence known.

Tesla: I knew it! You just can't leave well enough alone, can you, Cassy?! Why must you always bully and trash talk me!!

At this point, Cassy and Irene are both completely stunned, with their mouths hanging open, as they had absolutely no idea that Tesla heard anything they were saying.

Cassy: Tesla, I...

Tesla (Interrupting): And you, Irene! I can't believe that instead of standing up for me that you'd just join right in on trash talking me! You act so nice to my face, but here you are comparing me to pigs in a barn?! I put up with enough bullying growing up, especially about my weight! I can't believe you'd sink that low! Screw you!

Irene: Tesla, you don't understand!

Tesla (Crying harder): I heard it with my own ears Irene! You compared me to pigs in a barn before Cassy started going on about how useless I was and talking about how she's not here to babysit me! Screw you, Irene! Our deal is off!

Tesla now storms back to camp, leaving Irene and Cassy dumbfounded.

Cassy (Shaking her head): That girl needs to grow a thicker skin, pronto!

Irene (Nods quickly): Yeah, definitely. (Starts lying): Just so you know, there was never any (finger quotes) "deal" between us to begin with. I think she's just trying to make me feel guilty.

Cassy (Scoffs): Figures. That is something that girl would do, isn't it?

Irene (Sighs): Yeah, I guess you're right.

"sena"

- So apparently Tesla overheard Cassy and I talking about how gross she was when she stuck her arm in the pot to search for grains of rice, and I agreed with Cassy's comparison to pigs in a barn. I mean, I can understand her reaction, and it just really sucks that she had to walk in on us at that moment 'cause if she would've walked in sooner, I'd hope she would've seen that we meant that what she was doing was gross, not that she was gross. Then again, I'm probably not going to get out of this one, and that's okay by me as long I don't get sent home for it. This final three deal between us was Marshall's idea anyway, not mine, so again, as long as I don't go home over this, I'm not going to be losing any sleep... not that I get much of that out here to start with. (Giggles ironically)

''After Irene's confessional, we see her staring in the direction of camp with her hands on her hips, while Cassy has her arms crossed. Suddenly, a smirk comes across Cassy's face as she gently nudges Irene with her elbow.''

Cassy: Hey, so sense your supposed (finger quotes) "deal" with her as off, use me as a number. I have nobody!

Irene (Nodding slowly): That's an idea...

Cassy: I promise I'd be loyal to you, and I won't go off on you for stupid stuff.

Irene: I'll think about it. I'd have to talk this over with Allan probably, but after that show she just put on, I might just be at my wits' end.

Cassy: Well, just let me know how that goes. You know who I'd want out.

"sena"

- Tesla's bitching and whining out here has started to happen so often that it's like just another day in Mozambique when it happens now. At least this time, her tantrum might actually work in my favour 'cause she called off some deal she had with Irene. I don't know what that was about, but Irene now seems to be suddenly considering working with me, and if Allan gets on board too, there's the majority! (Shrugs) I don't know if this is going to work out, but I'm feeling pretty good right now because I finally have hope that I didn't have a day ago.

Once the camera cuts out of Cassy's confessional, the scene transitions back to the main camp area where a tearful and angry Tesla confront Marshall and Allan over what she just heard.

Tesla (Snaps): So much for "small, meaningless conversation!"

Allan (Shocked; Concerned): What happened?

Tesla: I walked in on IRENE comparing me to pigs in a barn, followed by Cassy ranting about how useless I am! That's what!

Marshall (Caught Off Guard): Excuse me?!

Tesla: You heard right! I told you Cassy hates me, and clearly Irene does too, otherwise they wouldn't resort to this trash talking behind my back!

Marshall: Yeah, for sure. If you heard what you say you heard, then I understand why you're upset.

Tesla: I know I heard correctly! Don't you dare try to convince me otherwise! (Pauses to cry a little bit) I just don't understand! Cassy I sort of expected this from, but what have I even done to Irene?! Nothing!

Marshall walks over to Tesla and gives her a hug, which she returns.

Marshall: I promise things are going to work out. We'll get through this.

Tesla: Thank you.

"sena"

- (Teary-eyed) My absolute biggest fear coming into this game was being subject to bullying and ridicule, and after walking in on that conversation between Irene and Cassy, it seems like that's actually the case. For whatever reason, I seem to be Cassy's favourite punching bag, and I'm just so over it. But what's hurting more is the fact that Irene compared me to pigs of all things. I've been bullied horrifically for my weight growing up, and along with "Chubby Chicken," insults like "Miss Piggy" were thrown my way as well, so hearing Irene say that just took me right back to those instances in middle school and high school. I don't care what Marshall says, I'm not going to the final three with Irene, I refuse to! I still want Cassy out A.S.A.P., but once she's gone, Irene's definitely my target. All the respect I once had for Irene is gone, and I no longer feel like she deserves to be here, let alone to win the million dollars.

The scene now fades out of Tesla's confessional and shows Cassy and Irene, who have decided to refocus on cleaning the dishes, before fading to black.

Reward Challenge
Jeff Probst: Come on in, guys!

''We then see the Sena tribe entering the challenge arena first with Cassy carrying the tribe's flag. As Sena assembles on the pink mat, the camera transitions to show the Makhuaw tribe entering the challenge arena as Leah carries the tribe flag.''

Jeff Probst: Sena, get your first look at the new Makhuaw tribe... Penelope voted out at the last Tribal Council.

''Most of the Sena tribe simply nod upon hearing that the 48-year-old nail technician is no longer in the game, although the camera focuses on Irene, who is scowling as she knew she was Penelope's number one ally. The footage then switches over to Jeff as he begins to address the two tribes.''

Jeff Probst: Alright, you guys ready to get to today's reward challenge?

Castaways: YES!

Jeff then goes on to explain the reward challenge, which is dubbed Discy Business, and that the winning tribe would receive 7 large pizzas and cold soda, which gets the vast majority of the castaways' mouths watering, most notably Marshall, Tesla, and Ricki.

Jeff Probst: Makhuwa, you guys still have two extra members, so you will have to sit two people out. Keep in mind, since people can't sit out in back-to-back challenges, whoever sits out tonight must compete in the next immunity challenge.

Brendyn and Ricki both raise their hands.

Jeff Probst: Alright, Ricki, Brendyn, take your spots on the sit-out bench. Everyone else, I'll give you a minute to strategize, then we'll get started.

After a time-skip, we see the two tribes at their respective stations ready to begin the challenge.

Jeff Probst: Alright, here we go, for reward, survivors ready... go!


 * Both tribes struggled at the outset of the challenge, trying to figure out how to balance the blocks without them falling over.
 * For the first few minutes, it appears that neither tribe is able to get past their third block without their stack falling over.
 * Cassy then suggests to the Sena tribe that all four people tighten their grip on their ropes as the person with the next block, Irene, rushes across.
 * This strategy seems to work with Sena reaching their third block with apparent ease, while Makhuwa continue struggling.
 * However, when Marshall attempts to gingerly speed across his balance beam, he falls off about a third of the way through causing, their stack to fall.
 * Tori on did notice Sena's strategy and that it seemed to work, so she spoke up to try and get Makhuwa to try the same strategy of tightening the ropes as she sped across her balance beam, which worked.
 * Makhuwa continued to have success with Sena's strategy, frustrating Cassy in particular quite a bit.
 * There was one notable instance where Cassy got angry with Tesla for not pulling her rope tight enough as Allan attempted to speed across, with Tesla responding by correcting her position as she rolled her eyes.
 * Makhuwa's late success in the reward challenge continued, with Tori placing the "D" in "reward" onto their stack, and making it back to her station with the finished stack still intact, winning reward for the tribe.

Jeff Probst: MAKHUWA, wins reward!

''The members of the Makhuwa tribe drop their ropes as they loudly celebrate yet another challenge victory, especially with this being one that promises to satisfy their hunger, while the Sena tribe grumble at yet another loss. The camera then focuses on Cassy, who has her arms crossed, and a look that indicates that steam may come out of her ears soon, before switching over to Jeff Probst as he addresses the two tribes.''

Jeff Probst: Congratulations Makhuwa, it certainly appears like you're back to your winning ways. Seven large pizzas will be delivered to your camp, along with some iced, cold soda, which I'm sure sounds really good right about now with how hungry you must be. (Ricki nods vigorously) Grab your stuff, head back to camp. Enjoy your reward.

''The Makhuwa tribe now thank Jeff as they gather their bags and begin to exit the challenge arena. Probst then turns to the Sena tribe.''

Jeff Probst: Sena, I got nothing for you. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. I'll see you at the next immunity challenge.

As Sena grab their bags and start leaving the challenge arena, the camera focuses on Irene, followed by a shot of Marshall, and finally Tesla as the scene transitions to her confessional.

"sena"

- I absolutely hated that challenge so much, you have no freaking idea! Especially since we lost with pizza on the line, and the fact I'm sooo hungry out here! (Groans) But what stung worse than the challenge loss for me was Cassy just being a stuck-up jerk as always, getting mad at me for not holding the rope tight enough. I didn't think Cassy could possibly do something that would make me want her gone more than I already did, but she somehow achieved that. I really don't know what the immunity challenge is going to bring, but whether we lose or not, I just hope so much that Marshall and Allan are telling the truth when they say I'm safe no matter what and that she's going, because I don't think she deserves to be here, and I don't deserve to be treated like crap anymore!

Fading out of Tesla's confessional, we see one more glimpse of the frustrated expression on Cassy's face as the camera fades into a commercial break.

Makhuwa
''Jovial music begins to play as the Makhuwa tribe return, while celebrating their return to their winning ways. Soon, they see a big buffet table in the middle of their camp, with seven large pizzas spread out on it, as well as four pitchers of iced cold soda (1 each of Pepsi, 7-Up, A & W Root Beer, and Orange Crush), and each member of the tribe excitedly drop their bags in the shelter and rush towards the table.''

Jimmy (As he grabs a plate): Okay, maybe I'm stupid for just realizing this now, but there's seven pizzas, and quite literally, seven of us. If we wanted, we can each have our very own pizza to ourselves!

At this point, Ricki freezes and looks up at Jimmy, not having already taken three pieces from three different pizzas (cheese, double pepperoni, and Hawaiian), but also having just taken one bite out of each piece.

Ricki (Awkwardly): Uuuhhhhh... oops?

''Seeing the awkward expression on Ricki's face causes Jimmy to laugh hysterically, and he is soon joined in by Constantine, Kane, and Tori. Ricki now begins to giggle awkwardly herself before questioning the law student further.''

Ricki: Was I supposed to like, consult the Pizza Authority before digging into my reward?

Jimmy (Playing along): Yeah, did you not thoroughly read through the contract they had us sign before coming out here? If so, you would've seen in section 41, sub section J, sub sub section 6, that all contestants must contact the P.A.B, which stands for "Pizza Authority Branch", which you would have known if you read the contract, before consuming any part of a pizza reward.

Ricki (Sassy): It's all good, you're only going to get stoned to death by Social Justice Warriors after you get home for trying to tell a woman what she can and can't do with her food. But it's alright, I'll put in a good word for you, I'll make sure they let you live to see this episode and experience some social media backlash before your execution date.

''Jimmy is now smirking and giggling uncontrollably as he walks up to Ricki, who now puts her hands on her hips. Jimmy then begins patting her head, as though Ricki is a dog, leaving the C.E.O. speechless, unsure how to react.''

Jimmy (Sassily): There, there, it's okay... whatever makes you feel better.

Ricki: Uh huh.

''The rest of the tribe seem amused watching this little squabble between Jimmy and Ricki, with the former still smirking from ear to ear, while the latter simply nods. Jimmy then turns away from Ricki to face the buffet table, which turns out to be a mistake as the C.E.O. takes her foot and gently kicks Jimmy's butt, surprising the tribe, and especially Jimmy, who turns around shocked, with his face beet red as he looks directly at Ricki.''

Ricki (Smiling devilishly): What's the matter Jimmy? Did you think I did that? (Giggles) But of course you don't want to admit it, because then you'd be admitting that a girl just kicked your ass! But if you blame someone else, then you're just blaming an innocent person for something you know they didn't do!

''Jimmy is left speechless for a moments as very proud Ricki looks over at Kane, and then at Brendyn, who instantly appears confused as to why she's looking at him. After another moment, Jimmy has still yet to respond to this, satisfying Ricki.''

Ricki (Sassily): Checkmate, you son of a bitch!

The entire tribe, except for Brendyn (who is rolling his eyes) share a hearty laugh after hearing this statement from Ricki.

Jimmy (Conceding): Well played. (Chuckles)

Ricki (Proudly): Thanks!

"makhuwa"

- Jimmy is honestly so much fun to make fun of sometimes, and in fairness, we make fun of each other all the damn time it seems like. I'm aware that by continuing to play along with that isn't helping matters when it comes to people possibly assuming we're a couple in this game. But sometimes ya' know... a joke is just sitting right there, and you just can't not take the opportunity to poke fun at something, especially because Jimmy's so much fun to tease sometimes. (Shrugs) Besides, there's enough of a target on my back already from the lies that were spread about me before the last vote, so I'm not going to stop taking whatever opportunity I can to have fun out here. Especially since the look on Brendyn's face when I looked at him after saying something about accusing an innocent person of something they didn't do was just priceless. Priceless I tell you! (Giggles) It doesn't prove that Brendyn spread those lies or anything, but since he is one of my prime suspects, I'd say that moment alone was about as delicious as the pizza we just won today! (Chuckles)

''Following Ricki's confessional, we are shown a transitional shot of a lion chasing a gazelle before featuring the castaways once again. Up next, the footage flashes a shot of Jimmy, Kane, and Constantine enjoying their pizza a few feet away from the main camp area, followed by one of Tori and Ricki talking and laughing with their pizza in another spot, and lastly, the camera hones in on Leah and Brendyn, who are eating their pizza in front of the fire with much more serious expressions on their faces, especially compared to their younger tribe-mates.''

Brendyn (Slightly awkwardly): Ya' know... I was just thinking... how much do you think we can really trust Ricki, after all that stuff came out?

Leah (Blunt): It was all lies Brendyn, I believe every word that girl said 'bout the crap Penelope accused her of saying.

Brendyn (Shrugs): I'd like to believe you, but I think she's a manipulator and a huge game-player. Who knows how many lies she has told out here? And how do we know 100% that she wasn't lying when she said she didn't say that stuff?

Leah: She's in our alliance, Brendyn, and she's given us no reason to doubt her.

Brendyn (Persistent): Ya' see... I want to believe that is the case, I really do. But ever since the swap hit, she's really been playing up that "nice girl" act, and trying to get in good with the Senas. I mean, just look at her with Tori right now!

Another shot of Tori and Ricki laughing as if they were girlfriends comes onto the screen before returning to Leah and Brendyn.

Brendyn: Something's not quite adding up about Ricki and Jimmy, but especially Ricki, and I am just so nervous about it.

Leah (Annoyed): Ya' know, if I didn't know any better, I'd begin to start thinking that you were the one to spread that crap about Ricki saying that stuff about Penelope the other day!

Brendyn (Shocked; Defensive): W-w-why on earth would I do something heinous like that?! I... I just made an observation, Leah! No need to get all angry and annoyed with me and start accusing me of stuff I had no involvement in! We're supposed to be allies, remember? Why do you think I'd be stupid enough to jump ship now?!

Leah (Rolls eyes): Because you're so damn focused on turning me against Ricki, that's why!

Brendyn: Again, I just made a simple observation that Ricki appears to be quite a devious player! I wasn't accusing anybody of anything, but I am paranoid about what she can pull off if we give her enough leeway.

Leah: Well, you made it seem like you wanted Ricki gone right this second, so I'm just callin' a spade a spade, Brendyn.

Brendyn: I understand, but I promise you that's not the case!

"makhuwa"

- Leah is the exact type of player in this game that I just plain can't stand! She gets placed on a tribe, considers that her alliance as soon as a swap or merge hits, then checks out of the rest of the game strategically without considering that her allies could be snakes in the grass, then gets mad at someone trying to be realistic about their situation. If we do go back to Tribal before a merge, I want Jimmy and Ricki split up, but I don't want Leah mad at me and me alone for flipping because that could spell disaster for me once the merge does hit. Don't get me wrong, I'm still willing to split up Jimmy and Ricki with or without Leah's help, so I just have to hope that the trust I have developed with the original Senas is strong enough to carry me way past the merge because I would not be looking forward to feeling Leah's wrath.

Brendyn: All I'm saying is that we know Jimmy and Ricki are a tight duo, and we know that Ricki especially has been working hard to appear like the nicest person alive since the swap, when that wasn't really the case before. Call it paranoia, but I'm just saying, we have every right to be concerned about her.

Leah (Blunt): I'd rather trust her than someone from the pink tribe that we barely know. Thank you.

Brendyn (Sighs): Yeah, that does make sense. If what Penelope says she was told was a lie after all, then it was clearly a Sena person that told those lies in an effort to escape off the bottom. It just really sucks that Penelope ended up asking us to vote her out over it.

Leah: I dunno who it was, though it probably was a Sena person. Either way, it wasn't Ricki, I'm sure of that, and if we do go back to Tribal, I refuse to vote her out over someone from the pink tribe.

"makhuwa"

- I'm at the point where I'm only keeping Brendyn in the game 'cause I got no other option. As far as I know, we're allies right now technically, but the way he's talking about Ricki as of late, you know he wants to make a big move on her as soon as he gets the chance. That just doesn't sit well with me 'cause Ricki's shown me nothing but respect out here, and Brendyn's only ever been schemey as heck. I mean, that man even just had to suggest that Ricki actually said that crap 'bout Penelope that basically made the woman quit, which is damn near the most ridiculous thing I've heard in my life! Right now, a Sena still needs to go first in my books, but Brendyn had better watch himself, especially if we merge soon 'cause there ain't no way I'm putting my fate in his hands for a damn second out here!

From Leah's confessional, the scene switches over to the conversation between Tori and Ricki.

Ricki (Taking another bite of pizza): Mmmm!! I can't get over how good this tastes, honestly! I'd argue that this is up there with some of the best pizza I've ever had.

Tori: Then you must not know what truly great pizza tastes like!

Ricki seems taken aback by this.

Tori: I mean, it's great and all, but like, I probably wouldn't be enjoying this so much if it wasn't some of the first actual food I've had in 18 days. Besides, deep dish pizza is to die for!

Ricki: Yeah, I guess that's a fair statement, and you're right about how this probably tastes better 'cause we haven't had much access to real food out here... although we did have a barbecue feast as a reward once.

Tori (Rolls eyes; Sarcastic): Yeah, remind me more about how much my old tribe sucked ass. I'd love to know more about all the fabulous rewards I was unable to win.

Ricki (Snickering): Point taken.

''Both Tori and Ricki are silent for a couple of minutes as they enjoy more of their pizza. Soon however, Ricki breaks the silence, changing the subject.''

Ricki: So Tori, I know you're all into politics and stuff, but what do you like to actually do in your spare time?

Tori (Shrugs): I enjoy hanging with friends and stuff, watching Netflix, stuff like that. I guess one of my few actual (finger quotes) "hobbies" though is playing the saxophone. I started it in middle school and loved it.

Ricki (Intrigued): Oh wow! I played the sax too in band! What kind were you on?

Tori: All of them! (Giggles) I started on alto in middle school, but switched to tenor in my freshman year of high school. Tenor was harder at the start 'cause the spacing between the buttons is larger and my hands aren't that big, I found out, but I loved the sound so much more!

Ricki (Impressed): Nice! I was the same way, started on alto and switched to tenor. I think I switched when I was still in middle school though, 'cause I liked the sound better and the finger spacing felt more natural to me. But yeah, you said you played all of them, so I guess that would include the baritone sax as well?

Tori (Nodding): Yeah, I played bari starting in my junior year whenever I got the chance, although I was still mostly on tenor through high school 'cause my band teacher never got all that many songs that featured the bari.

Ricki: Makes sense.

Tori: I also played the soprano sax for a couple of songs in my senior year, though songs for that came even less often than songs for the bari. (Ricki appears pleasantly surprised) Yeah, I just made it known to my teachers that I loved the saxophone and that I was always willing to try new material for it, and new saxophones, when the chance came.

Ricki: Sorry, but what is a soprano sax exactly? I know it must be a higher range than the alto, but I've never even heard of it before, let alone seen one.

Tori: It basically looks like a big-ass, brass clarinet, is the best way for me to describe it, and, as you said, it's got a higher range than the alto. Honestly, you might've seen one and just not known it, 'cause you might've thought it was just a big, fancy clarinet.

Ricki (Nodding): Okay, I might've seen it, but who knows? But yeah, so you still play the sax a lot?

Tori: Not nearly as much as I used to, but still whenever I can. I still got my alto and tenor 'cause my parents purchased them through the school on a rent-to-own type thing. Honestly, I wish I had a bari and a soprano at home, but I only ever used those on loan from the high school 'cause they weren't featured in many songs. (Shrugs) Whatever though, if I win the million, the first things I'm buying myself are bari and soprano saxophones... then I pay for university! (Chuckles)

Ricki (Laughing): I was going to say, I thought you were out here so you could pay for your school.

Tori: Yeah, but like, I need a bari and a soprano to complete my collection, and I'd also like to have all four so I could always have my pick of the litter and play whatever song best fits my mood or whatever. Seriously, priorities people!

Once again, Ricki and Tori both start laughing as the camera zooms in on Ricki before transitioning to her confessional.

"makhuwa"

- Honestly, the more I get to know Tori, the more I enjoy hanging out with her. I know I said I planned to get to know the Sena people better as part of strategy, but it is really refreshing to see how Tori's mood changes when you take her outside of the game for a while since she is such a serious person, especially about the game. I think also, knowing how Penelope and Tori felt about each other, with Penelope gone, Tori probably feels a lot less on edge, and she's just more willing to loosen up now. I'm hoping I can use this bond with her to foster some sort of strategic relationship out here, but it is good to know that even if us working together out here doesn't pan out, then I'm at least confident we'll be good friends when we get back home. (Smiling)