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This is the 4th episode of Survivor: Bermuda - Brain vs Brawn vs Beauty!

Challenges
Reward/Immunity: Survivor Smorgasbord One person from each tribe will face off against each other in rounds, tasked with eating a "gross" food item as quickly as possible. The first person to finish wins two points for their tribe, second to finish wins one point and the last to finish gets no points. Each player must go once, so the two teams with the highest points will win immunity and reward. If there is a tie for 1st/2nd or 2nd/3rd, there will be a tiebreaker round in which the two teams will each select one member from the other tribe to take part. Reward: Pizza, garlic bread, brownies, soda (1st place) One slice of cheese pizza each (2nd place)

Somers Trbe
(Following Gwen's elimination, the five remaining members of Somers head back to camp.)

Celia: (at the top of her voice, singing) Na, na, na, na! Na, na, na, na! Hey heyyy! GOODBYE! Na, na, na, na-

Maria: (laughing) Okay, that's enough. No need to blow out my eardrums.

Celia: (elated) But Maria... Maria! She's gone! Gwen's actually gone! Wait, wait, everyone listen.

(Everyone stops and turns towards Celia. She takes a couple of long, deep breaths. Everyone looks confused.)

Celia: Hear that? That's the sound of being able to breathe without being called a bully! Isn't it wonderful?

(Celia leans her torch against a tree.)

Celia: (singing, softer) Na, na, na, na! Na, na, na, na!

"somers"

- Gwen's gone! Yes, yes, yes, yes! I've been waiting for this for the last eight days and I'm thrilled. Gwen sucked. She sucked at challenges, she sucked at camp life and she just plain sucked. And you know what? I'm finally allowed to say that without being called a bully. Ugh, that word will give me nightmares from now on. Every time I hear it, I'm going to think about Gwen and then I'll want to smash my head against the wall. (laughs) But right now, I'm feeling great, because not only am I never going to have to hear Gwen talk ever again in my whole life, but I'm also in a majority alliance with everyone except Xavier! Could this day have gone any better?

Xavier: Come on, Celia, is there any need for that? She's gone, isn't that enough?

Celia: You voted for her, stop complaining.

(Smugly, Celia turns back and walks into  the shelter. Xavier shakes his head.)

Xavier: Honestly...

"somers"

- The way Celia gloated when she came back to camp really doesn't sit well with me. Is there any need for it? She's gone, you've got what you wanted. There's no need to jump up and down like you've won the lottery. Celia is such a negative person and, if the numbers had been there, she would have gone home tonight. Unfortunately, Oswald decided he would vote for Gwen, leaving only three votes against Celia. Ryan still wanted to go for it and push really hard at the re-vote to take majority by force, but that would have been disastrous for tribe unity and would have left some very disgruntled people in our camp. That would have bitten us very hard, so I caved in and decided that the best option was to vote for Gwen and maintain a unified group, which I was able to convince Ryan to do as well. I feel horrible about it, because Gwen was so upset, but I do feel confident in saying it was the best move for the tribe.

Ryan: (patting Xavier on the back) Well, buddy, you wouldn't have to hear it if you'd voted for Celia tonight like I wanted.

Xavier: I know how badly you wanted it, but like I said, I think voting for Gwen was the best for the tribe as a whole. Pushing that tie vote would have done nothing but drive us further and further apart.

Ryan: Yeah, I get that, but I';m frustrated. Ugh, I wish we'd had that four.

Oswald: (overhearing their conversation) Sorry that things didn't go the way you two wanted. I hope you understand why I couldn't vote for Celia.

Ryan: Yeah, man, it's totally cool. Don't worry about it.

Oswald: Thanks.

(Oswald heads back towards the shelter, too. The camera focuses on him as he walks back.)

"somers"

- Voting for Gwen was a given for me. I considered Celia for, maybe, half a second. Celia is someone who I trust wholeheartedly and know would never turn against me. On the other hand, I don't trust Ryan and Xavier that much at all, really! (laughs) The talk we had about voting for Gwen was probably the first actual conversation we've had out here. I had no reason to believe Xavier was telling the truth, but what really seemed strange about it all was Ryan so adamantly pushing for Celia to go when he'd made an alliance with her that same afternoon. I like Ryan, but he's playing very, very hard and making conflicting alliances this early in the game, so I wasn't going to bank on the fact this one was the real one.

(The camera focuses back on Ryan and Xavier, who have walked a little)

Xavier: What about us, Ryan? Are we still good?

Ryan: Yeah, of course, Xavier! I mean, I'm a little annoyed that you backed out, but I totally get it and it doesn't change anything about our alliance.

Xavier: That's great to hear. What about Maria?

Ryan: I have no idea, but we can sort that out tomorrow. The important thing is you and I are solid and, if need be, we can bring in Oswald. We're all good, man, trust me. (Yawns) Okay, I'm exhausted. Let's go to sleep.

(The two of them head back to the shelter. The camera focuses on Ryan, who takes a deep sigh.)

"somers"

- I'm pretty annoyed with what happened tonight. At the start of the afternoon I had a 4-2 against Celia, but then Maria backed out because of stupid challenge performances, so I had to get Oswald and he backed out because he liked Celia better. I'm not worried at this stage, because we still have the three votes and can take power at the tie vote, but then Xavier backs out so I have to go with the majority and vote Gwen. Uuuuugh. Keeping Gwen would have been such a big move and a great thing for me, because she would have been loyal to a T, but I had to sacrifice her because all my allies backed out. I'm not that mad at Xavier, because I know he's still going to be loyal to me. It's Maria I'm mad at. Out of nowhere, she just decided she wanted to keep Celia and refused to listen, no matter how many times I told her it was the best move. The fact that Maria completely blocked me from making my move annoys me. I really don't think it's the best move for me to align with her anymore.

(The camera picks up again as Ryan and Xavier get to the shelter. Maria is still sitting up, waiting for them to return. As she sees Ryan approaching, she moves out and goes to him.)

Maria: Ryan, can we have a quick chat?

Ryan: Can it wait until tomorrow? (yawns) I'm kinda tired right now.

Maria: Sure, but make sure it happens tomorrow, okay? I really need to talk to you.

Ryan: Sure thing. And hey, I'm not mad, so don't stress.

Maria: Okay, goodnight.

(The camera focuses on Maria as she moves back inside the shelter and lies down, frowning.)

"somers"

- I'm a little worried about where I sit with Ryan. He did not look happy as Gwen was walking out. I one hundred percent do not regret the decision I made tonight because Gwen needed to go, no matter what Ryan said, but it may have put me in his firing line. Ryan's a very headstrong guy who will fight tooth and nail for what he wants and doesn't take too kindly to the word no, which he proved today. Add that the reason he aligned with Gwen and Xavier in the first place was because they'd do what he said unquestionably and I adamantly went against him tonight. He says he's not mad, but I'm not so sure. The reason I aligned with Ryan was because I knew how dangerous he could be if you got on his bad side and I didn't want a target on my back. If Ryan is mad, for all I know, he could launch something against me and that would be awful. It's critical that I smooth things over with Ryan or I could pay the price.

Somers Tribe
The camera opens on Day 9 for the Somers Tribe, focusing on the beach. The entire tribe is down there, listening to Xavier.

Xavier: Now, everyone go ahead and find a quiet spot

Ryan: Why are we doing this, again?

Xavier: I think it's important we become calm and peaceful. There's tension in the tribe, I can feel it.

"somers"

- Over the past couple of days, especially given the results of Tribal Council, there has been so much tension in this tribe. I know that we won't be able to function as a cohesive unit if there's still unresolved anger or stress. The perfect way to de-stress ourselves is through a meditation technique called Mindfulness of Breathing. It empties the brain of all other thoughts as you only focus on the rhythm of breathing. It's great for finding inner peace and relaxing the mind. I figured I would lead the tribe in a meditation session, hopefully able to relax them all for the time being.

(Everyone has found a spot on the beach and sat down, looking at Xavier for their next instruction.)

Xavier: Okay, perfect. Now, everyone, you'll need to be sitting cross-legged.

(Everyone adjusts.)

Xavier: Good, good. Now, I need you all to sit up as straight as you can, then put your hands in your lap and close your eyes. (Xavier waits for everyone to adjust, before continuing) Okay, now I want you to focus on the rhythm of your breathing. Empty your brain of all other thoughts and remain totally focused on breathing in and out. During your meditation you may feel an itch or some discomfort. If that happens, ignore it and return your focus to the breathing.

(Xavier gets in the same position as everyone else, crossing his legs, hands in his lap.)

Xavier: Okay, everyone, let's get that breathing in rhythm. Try to follow in time with my words. Ready? Breathe in... breathe out. Breathe in... breathe out.

(The camera pans around the tribe as they are in position and breathing. The camera then focuses on Celia.)

Celia: (to the rhythm of Xavier's words) this. this.

"somers"

- So this morning, Xavier decides that we're going to meditate because apparently we're "too tense" and we need to "calm down". So what? We're tense. Boo hoo. We're playing Survivor. What the is the point of meditating? I don't believe in any of that. How is sitting down and breathing supposed to calm me down? How is this going to help me in any way, shape or form? What am I going to do, meditate my way to the million dollars? Blindside someone by meditating? Find a special meditation idol? Yeah, that'd be great. Front the Jury and say, "I didn't actually make any moves, but boy, did I meditate!" Seriously. What is the point of all this!? It's Outwit, Outplay, Outlast, not Out-Meditate. Have I mentioned how annoying I find Xavier? Because if not, he's really annoying. Probably more than Gwen. Is that possible?

Celia:  this... this.

(Maria opens her eyes and looks at Celia. Celia, noticing Maria looking at her, rolls her eyes. Maria starts laughing.)

Xavier: Whoever's laughing, stop. We're supposed to be focusing entirely on our breathing.

Maria: (looks at Celia, rolls her eyes) Sorry, Headmaster Richardson.

(Celia and Maria laugh quietly.)

(There is a timeskip and the medtation session is finished.)

Xavier: I think that went extremely well! Don't you all feel relaxed?

Oswald: It was a great idea, Xavier. I feel so peaceful right now. Perhaps we should do it again some time?

Maria: (under her breath) Oh, good God, no...

Xavier: I'd love that!

(The group begin to disband. Maria, taking her chance,. goes over to Ryan before he manages to get away.)

Maria: Ryan, can we have that talk now?

Ryan: Oh, yeah, sure.

(The two of them walk off together.)

(The camera picks up again as Ryan and Maria meet in a quiet part of the forest.)

Maria: Thanks for meeting, Ryan.I just wanted to talk about what happened yesterday with the vote. I could imagine you were pretty annoyed.

Ryan: Yeah, I was... I just don't get it. We were all set to vote out Oswald and then you backed out on it, which lead to everyone else backing out on it. I thought that keeping Gwen was the best move for us.

Maria: Yeah, but that was my same motive for keeping Celia. Gwen was the weakest challenge performer and I wanted us to succeed as a tribe and as individuals. With Gwen gone, we still have our options open because everyone still needs us and we haven't been exposed as power players.

Ryan: (sighs) Gwen would have been loyal to us, I just don't know about Celia.

Maria: Gwen would have been loyal to a fault. Too loyal. Yes, she wouldn't have gone against us, but we also wouldn't have been able to rely on her for moves. Say we wanted to turn against Xavier, she wouldn't have done it and may have even ratted us out to him. Anyway, this isn't the discussion I wanted to have.How are things between us? Are we still good?

Ryan: I guess, I mean, as long as your loyalty is still with me and not Oswald and Celia.

Maria: It is... but "I guess" doesn't sound assuring...

Ryan: (awkwardly) Well, yeah, I'm still good with you. I'm just... frustrated, I think is the right term? I hate how you completely shut down my opinion and just went against me like that. We had a great alliance going and you pursued your own vendetta, didn't even listen to me and screwed over a really good position completely.

Maria: What? I didn't just "go against you" or "shut down your opinion". If anything, you shut down what I thought. I really wasn't comfortable in that group and I felt more confident in Oswald and Celia, but every time I tried saying that, you put up this brick wall.

Ryan: I don't get it, though. If you weren't comfortable with that group, why didn't you say anything before?

Maria: Actually, I did, Multiple times. I said it even before we made the alliance. Didn't you notice how I never contributed to the alliance conversations unless Xavier pushed me, but then we had the conversation with Oswald and Celia and I was talking? I felt like I couldn't say anything to you because you were so adamant that this was the right decision, you weren't even listneing to anything I had to say. That's why I decided the only way to make you listen was to be just as adamant as you.

Ryan: Ugh... I really wish you'd told me how you felt. By the way, I was still going to try keeping Gwen. I was going to get Xavier and I to tie the votes and then hopefully you'd flip at the re-vote, but Xavier backed out at the last second.

Maria: I had a feeling that was the case, but that changes nothing. That's not important right now, because that didn't happen. What I want to know is, are we still good?

Ryan: Yeah, we're still good.

Maria: And can you promise you'll at least try listening to my opinions before you shut them down?

Ryan: Okay, if you do the same for me, then I promise.

Maria: I promise.

(The two of them walk away. The camera focuses on Maria.)

"somers"

- I... think things are okay with Ryan? He said we were okay, then went on this rant about how I'd shut him down and ignored his opinions, then seemed to be upset that I hadn't told him how I felt about the alliance. I think it was just a case of two headstrong people having two completely different opinions. Anyway, I'm not sure what Ryan wants to do next, but I hope it's the same as me. Otherwise... it may not be in my best interests to work with him.

(The camera picks up again as Maria and Ryan continue walking in the forest. Some distance away, Oswald and Celia see them.)

Oswald: Hey, Maria and Ryan!

(Maria and Ryan look and see the other two. They stop and wait as Celia and Oswald walk up.)

Oswald: Just the people we wanted to see. We've been looking for you guys for a while, actually.

Ryan: Oh, yeah? What's up?

Oswald: Well, since the four of us worked so well last vote, we just wanted to know if that alliance with you guys still stood.

Celia: I really hope we can work together. I just want to get rid of that annoying idiot, Xavier, so I don't have to do another of his stupid meditations.

Maria: (laughs) Those are horrible.

Oswald: Hey, I actually thought it was alright!

Celia: (shakes head) Oh, you poor man.

Oswald: What? It was calming. Anyway, is everything still the same between us?

Maria: As far as I'm concerned, we're a solid group.

Celia: Same here. Ryan, what about you?

Ryan: Yeah, I'm down. So, we four are gonna vote out Xavier next round if we go to Tribal.

Oswald: Yes. Thanks for agreeing to stick with us for the long haul. I promise that I'll be loyal to you guys and if I hear anyone bring your name up, I'll let you know.

Celia: Same with me. Seriously, you two, I won't go against you, ever.

Ryan: Glad to hear it!

Celia: You know what would be great? If this could be the final four.

Maria: Sounds like a good plan to me!

Oswald: I see no problem with that. (laughs) Thanks for this chat, you guys. Glad to know we're on the same page. I'd love to see this alliance go far!

Ryan: Yeah, me too!

(The four of them part ways. The camera focuses on Ryan, who is smiling.)

"somers"

- I have absolutely no intention of aligning with Oswald and Celia. (laughs) I still think Oswald is the biggest threat out here and needs to go ASAP, plus Xavier is going to stick to me like glue. Why would I wanna give that up? That'd be stupid. I agreed to this alliance with Oswald and Celia anyway, because if they think that I'm with them, it's gonna keep the votes off me. While they think I'm voting with them, Maria and I can actually work with Xavier and get Oswald out and they won't suspect a thing! (laughs)

(The camera then focuses on Oswald, who turns and looks back at Ryan with narrowed eyes.)

"somers"

- Something just doesn't sit right with me about this Ryan kid. I'm a butcher and I may not work with seafood, but I know when something smells fishy. Ryan is playing this game way too hard, chopping and changing alliances as he pleases. Over the past two days, he's aligned with Celia and I, aligned with Xavier, turned against Celia and now is aligned with us again. Where does his loyalty truly lie? I have no clue and that worries me. At the moment I'm going to give Ryan the benefit of the doubt, but if anything strange happens between now and next Tribal, I might just have to move and get the jump on him first.

There is a timeskip until around the middle of the day. The castaways are lying around camp. Maria gets out her canteen, shakes it and sighs.

Maria: Well, my canteen's completely empty and my motuh feels as dry as the Sahara desert. Does someone want to come and fill up canteens with me?

Celia: Sure, I'll go.

Maria: Alright, let's go.

(Maria and Celia collect everyone's canteens then head off into the forest. The camera picks up on them again as they walk.)

Celia: Okay, can we agree Xavier's meditation was the most stupid and pointless thing ever?

Maria: (laughs) Yes, I didn't see much point in it.

Celia: That actually annoyed me so much. Like, ugh, it makes me want to vote him out just for being annoying.

Maria: Join the club. So, how are you enjoying your time out here so far?

Celia: You mean apart from the eight days I spent being told I was a bully and screaming at Gwen? Yeah, I'm enjoying it. By the way, sorry if that got annoying. I just couldn't stand Gwen.

Maria: It got very frustrating, but I know a thing or two about having to put up with people who annoy you. I'm a camp coordinator at a high school and, trust me, high school kids can test your patience.

Celia: Hey at least it's high school kids. They're more bearable. I can't stand little kids.

Maria: Little kids are definitely a handful, but once you've had your own, your tolerance of kids changes. You love your kids unconditionally, no matter how annoying or rowdy they become.

Celia: Oh, you've got kids?

Maria: Yeah, Camila is 15 and Alejandro is 13. (laughs) And if you think little kids are bad, try parenting a teenager daughter.

Celia: No wonder you applied for this show! You don't want the money at all, you just wanted a vacation from your teenage kids!

Maria: Damn. Busted!

(The two of them laugh.)

Maria: You're a lot more relatable than those first eight days made you seem, I must say.

Celia: (giving Maria a shove) Ouch, backhanded compliment. I get it, don't worry. I'm not just some crazy lady who screams at everyone and everything, I swear. (changing the subject) So, do you watch much TV?

Maria: No, not really. I've led a very active lifestyle and I generally don't like being indoors. One show I really liked, though, was The Good Wife. The lead role is fantastic, a strong and powerful woman, plus it's a very interesting show. That's the only show, apart from Survivor, I'd classify as one that I "watched". You?

Celia: My wife and I watch a lot of TV, but my favourite show is Six Feet Under. I won't say much, but  the way they wrote the gay characters was wonderful for me personally. Since the lead writer is gay  himself, they wrote the  characters as everyday average people, no stereotypical garbage or anything. It's a very plot heavy show but the characterisation in particular was amazing. There's this one character, David, who struggles with his sexuality a lot in the beginning and it's something that resonates with me on a deep personal level, so I just found a lot of enjoyment in having a character that was so like me personally.

Maria: That's great! I'm really happy there's characters like that out there.

Celia: Yeah, it is. I know you said you don't have much time for TV, but I'd highly recommend it.

Maria: Maybe I'll watch a couple of episodes if the rain has me stuck inside. Otherwise, I don't think I'll be able to find time between tennis, soccer, working out and my job.

Celia: (scoffs) You said you had an active lifestyle but I didn't realise it was that much. You make me sound like a fat slob.

Maria: I just like to keep active. (laughs) I probably overdo it, to tell you the truth.

Celia: I'll say. We're here now, so let's fill up the canteens.

(The two of them fill up the canteens. The camera focuses on Celia as she smiles.)

"somers"

- Maria's a really great person. She doesn't take, she's a strong woman and we actually have quite a bit in common. I'm really glad that we're aligned together, because she and I have had a lot of fun ever since we started talking. I may be getting ahead of myself here, but I think Maria and I could become good friends given time. I really hope she's being truthful about this alliance because I want her to stick around for a while.

(As they fill up the rest of them and head back, the camera focuses on Maria.)

"somers"

- If you move aside the easily irritated ticking time bomb that is Celia's exterior and catch her one-on-one in a calm environment, you'll discover she's actually a really nice and quite relatable person. Celia and I have been getting along well lately and she seems very trusting and loyal to the people she makes friends with. I feel like, not only would we become good friends in the real world, but out here too. Celia would be a fantastic ally for me long-term because I know for sure I can trust her. I hope to God that Ryan doesn't have some stupid idea about aligning with that flaky, wishy-washy Xavier, or else he and I are going to come to blows again. I'm not about to roll over and let him dictate what I do with my game, but I hope I can work him onto my side calmly. If we have a second argument, I don't like our chances of surviving as an alliance.

Stovel Tribe
The camera opens on Day 9 for the Stovel Tribe as the rice is being prepared and cooked and the fire is roaring. Isla takes one of the recently won chairs and moves it close to the fire, before taking one of the blankets and placing it on the chair. She then turns to the tribe.

Isla: (yelling at the top of her voice) Everyone shut up and pay attention to me!

(Everyone stops what they’re doing and turns to Isla.)

Isla: Okay, everyone, I have, like, a major announcement that’s super important. (points to chair) This is my chair (points to blanket) and this is my blanket.

Will: No. It belongs to all of us.

Isla: No, it’s mine, because I claimed it first. Get over it.

Jacob: So… what about the other chair and blankets?

Isla: The other chair belongs to you guys. You can sleep in it, sit in it, eat in it, even have sex in it. I literally don’t care because it’s not mine. But these are, and if you use any of them I’ll…

Will: You’ll what?

Isla: Well… I was gonna say kill you, but that’s so much effort. Like, I’d have to move you off the chair so there was no blood on it and then I’d have to actually kill you and bury your body, so my clothes and nails and everything would all get ruined.

Bailey: So what are you gonna do?

Isla: (sighs) I don’t know… ugh, getting revenge takes so much work. Wait! I know! I’ll put a rock in your canteen. And if you choke and die on it, well, that’s your fault for stealing my chair. (she sweeps her hair) Now, if you’ll excuse me.

(Isla turns around, lies back in the chair and pulls the blanket over her entire body, leaving only her hands and feet exposed.)

Wil: Isla… I feel like stabbing you right now.

Isla: Why would you stab me? That would, like, ruin my entire life.

"stovel"

- OMG, like, winning those chairs and blankets was, like, the best thing to happen to me out here. It's even better than buying a new bikini! Seriously, I'm so warm and comfortable because of this stuff, which I won. Did I mention I won it? Kelsie said I sucked at challenges, well guess what? I won a challenge and you didn't, bitch, who's laughing now? Winning that challenge makes me officially better than Kelsie at everything. I'm gonna have the best day today. I earned a day off and I am not moving a muscle from this chair. It's my reward to myself for being so great.

(There is a timeskip. By now, the rice has been cooked. Everyone is dishing up their rice, which is extremely close to Isla. Isla, however, makes no effort to move.)

Isla: Will, get me some rice.

Will: ...it's right there. Right in front of you.

Isla: But then I'd have to move, and I'm way too warm and comfortable to focus on anything other than breathing right now, so you guys are gonna have to be my legs and my arms and my everything else.

Will: (deep sigh) Why am I encouraging this? (he stands up and aggressively scoops some rice on Isla's plate.) Is that enough?

Isla: More.

Will: More!? Are you kidding me?

Jacob: (singing) "Oliver! Oliver! Never before has a boy wanted mo-" (Will shoots him a furious glare) Sorry.

(Will heaves a furious sigh and puts one more scoop of rice, smashing the scoop down on to the plate.)

Misty: What did that poor scoop ever do to you? (giggles)

Will: Here's your rice. Happy?

Isla: (smiling sweetly) Yes! Love you, Willsy! (blows kiss)

Will: (cold) Don't. Ever. Call. Me. That. Again.

(Isla eats her rice as Will sits down and furiously digs into his own. There is a timeskip again as the dishes have been cleared and campwork gets underway, all while Isla has not moved from her spot in front of the fire.)

Isla: (throwing her canteen at Bailey as he walks past) Bailey, fill up my canteen.

Bailey: Woah! (He quickly catches it) Right away, Your Highness. (He leaves)

Will: ...You can't seriously be encouraging this.

Isla: Misty! Mistyyyy!

Misty: (looks up from sweeping the camp, walks over) Yes, Isla?

Isla: Get me a coconut, I'm still hungry. Sharesies?

Misty: (smirks) Sure. (Looks around) Will, darling?

Will: What?

Misty: Would you mind taking over sweeping the camp while I go get a coconut for Isla?

(Will growls, but says nothing, channeling all his anger into a firm grip on the broom handle, before Misty walks away. She looks back at Will, stifling her giggles.)

"stovel"

- I really don't mind being Isla's personal slave, because honestly, happy Isla means happy everyone else. If we have to do what Isla says when she says it to make sure that we can function peacefully, whatever. This game brings people together from all walks of life and, obviously, Isla has grown up getting everything at the snap of her fingers. What's the point in getting angry at her for just doing what she's been doing her whole life? I'm not going to let trivial stuff like that get to me. (she starts laughing) Okay, I'll tell you a little secret: Keeping Isla happy is part of the reason I'm doing this, but (giggles) the other reason is Will's reactions. (smirks) He's getting... (giggles) He's getting so angry. He hates being told what to do. (sighs) We're definitely a strange bunch, but I have no problem with it. It means there's always something entertaining happening at Stovel camp!

Isla: (looking a little to the right) Oh my God, that spot looks so much better than mine. I want it. Will!

Will: (sighs) What!? What could you possibly want now!?

Isla: (pointing) I like this spot better. Move my chair.

Will: No. No, that's where I draw the line. that. I'm not moving your chair. Do it yourself.

Isla: Ugh, but that means I have to get up. You suck.

Jacob: I'll move it for you, Isla! (he moves forward to her) So, I'm assuming I have to move this with you still on it?

Isla: Yeah, duh. I'm not moving.

Jacob: Alright, I'm gonna lift up on the count of three. Ready? One, two... three! (With a grunt, he lifts up the chair and, although he struggles a little, manages to move it.) There you go!

Isla: Ugh, such a strong and sexy man. Why do you have to like dick?

Jacob: (casually) Because they're great.

Isla: (fond sigh) Yeah, they are. See, Will? That's called not being a douche. You should try it some time.

(Will says nothing, but grips the broom handle a little harder and returns to sweeping the camp. The camera focuses on his furious scowl.)

"stovel"

- Isla is driving me up the wall. She's done nothing but sit around the fire all day, ordering me around like her servant. It's starting to piss me off. Who the hell does she think she is? I hate to break it to her, but this isn't Boca Raton or whichever fancy ass place she comes from, and she's not Daddy's Little Girl. Out here, she is a SURVIVOR player and she does not deserve to have any special treatment! It repulses me that every other person is enabling this! (growls) I tell you what, if I didn't literally need Isla to break up Bailey and Jacob, I'd be very tempted to send her home next Tribal!

(The camera focuses back on Isla and Jacob.)

Jacob: Anything else, Isla?

Isla: Yeah, the fire's dying down a little.

Jacob: (bows) Say no more, Your Majesty. Your wish is my command.

(Jacob heads off to find some supplies and can't help but chuckle.)

"stovel"

- So this morning, Isla starts acting like she's a Queen or something, ordering us all around like loyal subjects. Now, I know for a fact she's not born royalty, so the only way she could have become one is if she married a King. And she definitely wasn't a Queen when we first started, so she must have somehow gotten married here, and it must have been in the dead of night too, otherwise I would have seen it. It must have been pretty secret because I had no idea it happened. Oh, man! They offer secret weddings out here? And I missed one? God dammit, I would have loved to meet the stud that asked Isla for her hand in marriage. Perhaps he could have set me up with a handsome Prince and then I could be royalty, too! (giggles)

(There is a timeskip. By now, Jacob has bulked up the fire and is sitting in the other chair beside Isla.)

Jacob: You got any other jobs for me, Queen? (giggles)

Isla: Nah, I'm fine now. You know, Jacob, I used to think you sucked because we aren't allies, but since you did that stuff for me today, you don't suck anymore.

Jacob: Um... thanks, I guess? (laughs) You don't suck, either.

Isla: Uh... why was that even a question?

Jacob: Hey, I never said you sucked!

Will: (clears throat) While you two are sitting down, I'm going to go fishing. See you later.

Jacob: Have fun!

(Will says nothing and walks off, leaving Jacob and Isla alone in camp.)

Isla: So, Jacob, I wanna ask something. Why did you let me flirt with you even though you're gay?

Jacob: Oh, that. Yeah, that's just a thing I do. (laughs) Honestly, it sounds kinda douchey, but I play along for fun and then let them down gently after; you just walked away before I could break the news to you.

Isla: Uuuugh, you made me look dumb, god dammit. Why didn't you tell me you were gay? I am so in need of a gay best friend.

Jacob: Girl, if you wanna talk boys and stuff I'm totally down.

Isla: Omg yesss! Have you had any boyfriends? Because, like, I think all guys just want is sex and I wanna know if it's true.

Jacob: Ehh, it's not true mostly. It just depends on the guy. I've had two boyfriends and my first, Shannon, was totally in it just for the sex. He was always complimenting my body and he always wanted... uh, let's say, photos. When we hung out we'd be making out and it would always be affection. He'd never be down for, like, just hanging out without the sexual stuff and he'd get frustrated listening to my problems. We didn't last long and he actually ended up cheating on me.

Isla: Oh my God, same! My first boyfriend was Dominic and he totally only liked me for my body, like all he wanted was photos and sex and like that. He'd get mad if I didn't wanna make out or anything and ugh, he left me for this gross bitch named Lana because she was "better looking" than me.

Jacob: (gasp) Say it ain't so!

Isla: I know, right? Better looking than me? I don't think so! Like, screw him. I hate anyone with the name Dominic now, and the name Lana. Why do first boyfriends always have to be douches?

Jacob: Gotta sort through all the crap to get to the good ones. My second boyfriend, Louis, was so much better. Like, yeah we kissed and stuff but he was in it for the emotional involvement as well. He was so kind and caring and wonderful, he was always there for me whenever I had problems and he was more than happy to just order takeout and watch movies and call that a date. With Shannon, we always had to go out, but Louis was  fine with just my company. We dated for about three years. He was amazing... (sighs)

Isla: Awww, that's so sweet. Why did you guys break up?

Jacob:  I'm from Virginia originally but there wasn't much journalist work there, so I started applying interstate and landed a great job in New Jersey, the one I have now. I wanted Louis to come with me but I couldn't ask him too, 'cause his brother was really sick at the time and Louis loved his brother more than anything. I nearly didn't take it, but he told me that I had to chase my dreams. We tried the long distance thing but it didn't end up working out because I couldn't put the time in. (sigh) It sucks, because I really loved him and I kinda still do, but right now we're great friends.

Isla: That sucks so much. You and Louis's relationship is honestly goals, I wish I had a boy who'd treat me like that. All the good boys must be gay, because all the ones I've been with have only wanted me for my body.

Jacob: Aww, Isla! I'm sure you'll find someone good one day.

Isla: I've had, like, nine boyfriends now and they've only wanted one thing: sex. Like, yes, I've got a slamming hot body and I look amazing in everything all the time but I want a guy who likes me for my personality too. I guess guys just see me as this easy lay. It probably doesn't help that I lost my virginity at 15 and have half a million Instagram followers on an account where I post selfies all the time. I keep looking for this emotional relationship but, like, every guy is always the same with me. We go strong for a few weeks and then we fade out.

Jacob: Ugh, those guys. Well, Isla, you're just looking in the wrong places. One day you're gonna find a guy who likes you for more than your body and then you'll be happy!

Isla: Ugh, I hope so, because this masterpiece isn't gonna last forever and then I'm gonna be... ugly. Like those gross hags on the brain tribe.

Jacob: (laughs) You've still got a long wait left, don't worry.

Isla: Yeah, I guess... (changing the subject) Oh my God, this fire is so warm.

Jacob: Yeah, it's great, huh?

(The two of them sit back and relax. The camera focuses on Jacob.)

"stovel"

- I originally started talking to Isla about boys and my love life because I thought "Hey, it's what she wants to do and it might get me some favour later on", but as the talk went on I was just telling her stuff because it felt right. We swapped stories and she told me about her douchebag boyfriend and I ended up talking about Louis. It was kinda hard because the end of tat relationship was a really rough time in my life, but it felt right at the same time, you know? I was actually really surprised at how deep and meaningful a talk with Isla could end up. I didn't even know she had this emotional side to her; I thought- kinda like everyone else seems to- that she was just this body-obsessed spoiled rich girl who cared more about makeup and boys than anything else, but deep down she still wants the love and emotional stability of a relationship like all of us. I really had my eyes opened today and it was a refreshing experience.

(The camera then focuses on Isla as she pulls her blanket up a little.)

"stovel"

- Okay, so, like, I used to think Jacob sucked because he went along with me flirting even though he was gay, then I kinda just started talking to him because I wanted a gay best friend to talk to about boys. But I totally found out what a great guy he was. We talked about our bad boyfriends and our love lives and it was great. He and Misty are, like, the two people I get along with best out here. Like, don't get me wrong, I think Will's a great ally, but Jacob is so much better to talk to than him. I bet if I said all this stuff to Will he'd say something stupid like "Wear more clothes and start acting mature and then guys will like you for your personality," but Jacob totally got me. Ugh, why the hell does he have to be aligned with Bailey? I really like Jacob and I wanna keep him around but I bet the others wanna get rid of him. If he was aligned with me this would be so much easier.

(Following Isla's confessional, the camera transitions to Misty as she is up the coconut tree, trying to find the perfect coconut for Isla. At that moment, Bailey appears below the tree with a filled canteen.)

Bailey: What has Her Royal Majesty asked you to do?

Misty: She wants a ''royal coconut. (laughs)'' You?

Bailey: I'm on water duty.

Misty: Hey, can you catch the coconut that I'm about to drop?

Bailey: Yeah, I'm ready.

(Misty drops the coconut down to Bailey, who catches it. She then makes her way down the tree and picks up the canteen that Bailey put on the ground.)

Misty: Swap you?

Bailey: Sure. (he hands Misty the coconut, she hands him the canteen) Why are we letting ourselves do this?

Misty: Because we don't want rocks in our canteens? (laughs)

(The two of them start walking back to camp.)

Bailey: True, true. (laughs) So, Misty, what is it exactly you do again?

Misty: In fancy terms, I'm an Exotic Dancer.

Bailey: Oh, right. (smiles)

Misty: I'm going back to school once this experience is over, though. I want to get a certificate and become a travel agent. I've always loved travelling and the idea of helping people book their dream holidays is a dream itself for me. (nervous laugh) Sorry, that probably sounds stupid.

Bailey: No, not at all! What started your love of travelling?

Misty: Well, my background is French-Latvian so my family did a lot of travelling from when I was a child. Then I started reading up about all these other countries and I just became really interested in their cultures and way of life. I've made a bucket list of all the countries I want to go to before I die.

Bailey: You ever been to Italy?

Misty: No, not yet, but I'd love to!

Bailey: Oh my God, you need to go! I work as a flight attendant and sometimes I do long-haul flights to Italy just to see it for a few hours. I've actually been there a couple of times for a holiday and it was the most wonderful experience ever. I'm actually really obsessed with Italy, more than I like to admit. (nervous giggle) I have what I call an "Italy Day" where I buy strawberry gelato, make my own pasta and listen to Italian music.

Misty: Oh, wow, that sounds so wonderful! I can't believe you make your own pasta.

Bailey: I was given a pasta machine a couple of Chirstmases ago and I've been obsessed with it ever since. (laughs) My favourite pasta dish is fettuccine alfredo, so I make that the most, but I can make ravioli, spaghetti, penne, pretty much any type.

Misty: Sounds like you're a pasta connoisseur. (laughs)

Bailey: (smirks) I guess you could. (changing the subject) Hey, I just wanted to apologise again for the whole Kelsie situation and leaving you in the dark, and not really talking to you much since then.

Misty: Hey, it's fine. I'm completely past it. Water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned.

Bailey: Yeah, but that still doesn't excuse not talking to you a lot. I'm really sorry about that, I just didn't really know what to say to you.

Misty: (smiles, puts an arm on his shoulder) Bailey, it's fine. Really. I'm not mad about any of it.

Bailey: Okay, that's great. You know, I still consider you my ally and I want to move forward with you. I know Will and Isla must be getting in your head about how close Jacob and I are and, yes, we're friends, but you and I are friends too. Jacob and I just have stuff in common that no one else does, but it doesn't mean that I'm attached to him at the hip. You and I have a lot in common too.

Misty: That's really nice to hear. I consider you a friend, too. I won't lie, Isla and Will have been getting in my head about you two, saying that you're an inseparable pair and I should go with them.

Bailey: Sure, Jacob and I are close, but we're not that close. I don't think we're any closer than Will and Isla, so it's not like you'd be automatically third if you went with us. Besides, I really think you're cool and I'd totally love to exchange more travelling stories with you some time. You'll totally have to tell me about Latvia. I've never even thought about going there before.

Misty: I'd love to have more of those talks with you. (smiles)

Bailey: Yeah, me too! Seriously, Misty, I hope you and I are still good, 'cause I think we could be great friends. I'd like for me, you and Jacob to go far.

Misty: Thank you. I appreciate that, Bailey.

(As the two of them near camp, the camera focuses on Bailey.)

"stovel"

- I'm really glad I got to have a talk with Misty because at this point I'm super nervous she'll go against us. It'd make me pretty sad because I feel horrible for how I treated her on the first vote and I really like her. The two of us started talking about our love in travel and we learned a lot about each other's interests. We really have a lot in common so I think we'll continue to get along well. I'm just aware that there's this feeling going around camp that Jacob and I are inseparably close because of how much time we spend together, so Misty might think that she has no chance with us and side with Will and Isla. I don't think that Jacob and I are any closer than Will and Isla. I just hope, for my sake, that Misty thinks that way too.

(The camera then focuses on Misty, who is deep in thought.)

"stovel"

- My conversation with Bailey today was interesting. We haven't really spoken much since he went against me at the first vote, but he says it's because he didn't know what to say to me. He's a pretty timid and reserved guy so I buy that. I do think he and Jacob are close, but so are Will and Isla. Will is clearly a very strategic player and proved that by blindsiding Kelsie, so he might favour Isla over me and I think Isla wants someone who's going to do the work for her. Even though Isla and I get along, she'll probably find what she's looking for in Will and I might not be able to break that. (sigh) My talk with Bailey today offered me a new look on my position in the game. Bailey is a really, really nice guy and we have a lot in common. He's close with Jacob, but I think I could bring him closer to me. Who knows? Bailey and Jacob might not be the unbreakable pair Will's trying to make me think they are. I'm definitely facing a crucial choice that will be a major turning point in my game. I've got a lot to think about over the next few days.

Gombey Tribe
The camera opens on Day 9 for the Gombey Tribe as they are finishing up their morning meal.

Luca: Well, that was a good meal!

Constance: As good as rice and beans can be. (laughs)

Luca: (picking up the dishes) I might take these then. Hey, Adrian?

Adrian: Yo.

(Everyone stops what they're doing and stares, stunned, at Adrian. Adrian looks at them quizzically.)

Adrian: I am perplexed. What is motivating you to stare in my direction with flabbergasted expressions? Is that not the customary greeting employed by the majority of my generation for  individuals with whom they have friendly relations?

Constance: Well… yes, but that’s not what you’d normally say. Who are you and what have you done with Adrian? (laughs) We want the old one back!

Adrian: My apologies. Henceforth I shall only communicate using the dialect to which this tribe has become accustomed. (He turns to Luca) Luca, for what purpose did you request my attention?

Luca: Oh, I was just wondering if you'd like to come and take a walk with me while I washed the dishes.

Adrian: Yes, Luca, I would be happy to accompany you.

Luca: Okay, great. Can I unload half on to you?

(Luca hands Adrian half the dishes and the two of them walk off. The camera focuses on Veronica, who looks after them with a worried expression.)

"gombey"

- I'm painfully aware that I'm on the bottom of the tribe and, since my argument with Luca, I don't have any allies whatsoever. I was hoping to get things back on track with Luca, but seeing him specifically request to go off with Adrian- the person who probably likes me the least out of everyone here- has me very worried. It seems like he's already moved on from our alliance and he's going very fast. I'm desperate to maintain some sort of connection with Luca, but if Adrian gets to him first, what can I do? I think my best chance at surviving is to find an idol, but is there even one out there? Gary said he saw Phyllis looking, so maybe she has it... Ugh, I'm fast running out of options.

Phyllis: I might just go for a walk. I'll be back shortly.

Veronica: Oh, do you want company?

Phyllis: It's okay, I think I'll manage on my own. (smiles)

(Veronica looks dismayed. The camera focuses on Phyllis as she takes her canteen and heads into the forest.)

"gombey"

- I'm currently holding Gombey's idol, which I found on Day 5. I know how desperate I was to look for that thing when I was on the bottom and I can only imagine how Veronica must be right now since she looks to be in a worse spot than I ever was. There's no telling when she'll go looking for it, but when she won't be able to find it, questions are going to start being asked. I know that Gary thought I had an idol, which he spread to the group, so my worry is that when Veronica can't find it she'll start spreading that I have it, or worse, go rummaging through my bag. If it got uncovered that I did actually have the thing I'd be right back where I was at the beginning of the game- on the bottom and trusted by no one. So, this morning, I decided I'd take some time to make a fake idol and plant it where I found the original one. That way I can trick Veronica into a false sense of security and avoid any unwanted questions.

Following Phyllis' confessional, the camera picks up on her as she searches the forest, looking for materials to construct a fake idol. There is a montage of her searching different areas of the forest for some things, but so far her searches are fruitless.

Phyllis: They don't make it easy to fake an idol, do they?

After a few more minutes of searching, Phyllis eventually finds the stuff she's looking for. After glancing around to see there's no one nearby, she collects the materials and ventures deeper into the forest, selecting a spot under a sheltered tree to begin her work. There is then another montage shown of Phyllis constructing the idol, carving some features into a piece of wood and threading some small beads through a piece of string. She then ventures further and finds a small clump of dried mud. Taking her canteen, she pours a small amount of water onto the dried clump to make it wet. She then dips her fingers into the mud and smears it delicately onto the carved wood to finish it off. She puts her fake idol down to inspect it.

Phyllis: I'd say that looks pretty convincing.

Phyllis then quickly tips some water onto her hands to wipe the mud off. The camera focuses on her as she stands up, with a huge smile on her face and sets off towards treemail to hide her creation.

"gombey"

- I probably spent a little bit longer making that fake than I would have liked to, but I'm really satisfied that the end result looks feasible as a legitimate idol. It's got string, beads and carved features, but I think the best decision I made was to smear some mud onto the centre. Our tribe colour is brown and there was some brown colour on my idol, so I think the idols must be colour coded to tell them apart. If Veronica found an idol without some brown on it, she might not buy that t's real. All I need to do now is hide this thing back where I originally found my idol and leave the clue somewhere it can easily be found by Veronica. She's going to feel very foolish and angry if she tries to play it and finds out it's fake, but I'll cross that bridge if I come to it. I didn't think I'd have to play this maliciously coming out here, but I've been put in this situation thanks to the hand I've been dealt. I said I'd do anything to make sure I'd get to the million dollars and, as it turns out, this is a necessary step.

(A transitioning shot of nature is shown before the camera picks up again as Adrian and Luca walk to the beach to wash the dishes.)

Adrian: Luca, I apologise profusely if the following query is deemed to be intrusive, however, I am intrigued as to the status and, subsequently, the strength of the strategic partnership between you and Veronica.

Luca: No, don't worry. It's not intrusive at all. I'm really not sure where that stands to be honest, or if there even is a strategic partnership. I'm sure it'll come as no surprise to you that she finally admitted she was lying.

Adrian: You are correct in your assumption, although I can imagine Veronica only divulged such information after succumbing to substantial pressure.

Luca: Yes, absolutely. I almost had to force a darn admission out of her.

Adrian: That sounds probable. (sighs) Luca, I regret that you were only able to ascertain Veronica's deceptive nature through such a distressing method.

(The two of them arrive at the beach and begin washing the dishes, although the conversation continues.)

Luca: It's fine, I guess... I guess that's what I get for being so naive and trusting. I didn't have a lot of friends in high school... or any school, really. I was always the weird kid who had a fascination with birds.

Adrian: I also had somewhat harrowing experiences with ostracisation regarding my failure to conform with what was considered normal. Due to my intellect, I was taunted with negative monikers including "nerd", "weirdo" and others similar. I also found myself only able to create social connections within a group comprised of individuals possessing matching mannerisms and qualities. Or, as we were colloquially regarded, "the nerds".

Luca: Oh, yeah, I know that feeling.

Adrian: Of course, contributing further to my social standing was the fact I was a ten year old attempting to socialise with individuals six, seven or even eight years my senior. .

Luca: And I thought I had it rough. I couldn't imagine being a ten year old in high school. You must have struggled.

Adrian: In all areas excluding academic, it was tantamount to attempting a blindfolded navigation of a minefield. However I found that, upon entering college, my social difficulties were alleviated substantially, pertaining to the maturity of those undertaking my elected degree.

Luca: Yeah, the bullying stopped for me when I entered college, too. But at high school? Don't get me started. They'd find all sorts of small things to bully me over: from my glasses, to the shape of my nose... even because I was left-handed!

Adrian: (gasp) I also favour the left hand whilst engaging in everyday tasks and operating writing utensils!

Luca: Wow, Adrian, we have a lot in common.

Adrian: Affirmative. Luca, I must admit that this conversation was quite pleasant. I believe you to be a friendly, placid individual. I am pleased to have made your acquaintance.

Luca: Me too. (smiles) Sorry that I kind of turned you into my therapist.

Adrian: No apologies are required. It was mutually beneficial. Luca, I am aware that our allegiances are currently different, however, if you so choose the two of us could form a strategic partnership. I shall endeavour to prevent the votes being assigned to you, regardless of the path you pursue.

Luca: Thank you very much. I'm truly not sure what I'm going to do at this point but I appreciate the offer.

(The two of them continue to talk for a little while longer. The camera focuses on Adrian.)

"gombey"

- Initially I was surprised by Luca's request for me to accompany him, given we had had minimal prior contact and were yet to engage in a one-on-one discussion. However, I found Luca's life experience was tantamount to my own, both of us having been victimised by schoolyard tormentors for uncontrollable characteristics we possessed. I believe Luca and I have bonded and he would be an extremely useful adversary, especially given his current tension regarding Veronica. I am grateful that this discussion has occurred.

(The camera then focuses on Luca, who is smiling.)

"gombey"

- That talk with Adrian was amazing, truly. I never knew there was someone on this tribe who was so relatable. He had experienced a lot of the stuff I had and it was so refreshing to be able to talk about this stuff with someone who understood. Frankly, I think Adrian and I have developed a connection. He said he was going to try his hardest to keep the votes on me and I fully believe he was being sincere. I know I don't have the best track record when it comes to distinguishing the truth and lies, but I doubt Adrian would go to this much just to make me feel comfortable. I don't know exactly how safe and stable working with Adrian would be, given he seems to already be in a tight three. For all I know Adrian could join them in voting me out right after Veronica, but given how Veronica hurt me, I'm not sure if I can trust her again. So, this might be my only option.

(Following Luca's confessional, the camera picks up again back at camp, where Constance and Veronica are on their own.)

Veronica: Constance, can I talk to you?

Constance: Sure.

Veronica: I just wanted to say sorry for how immaturely I've acted recently. I know I'm completely on the bottom and it's my fault, but I've been taking it out on you. That really wasn't fair.

Constance: It's okay. Everyone reacts to things differently. I can guess how frustrating it must have been for you to go to what you thought was the top, to all the way down to the bottom, based off one vote.

Veronica: Yeah, it really was frustrating. Actually, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about.

Constance: (intrigued) Oh? Go ahead.

Veronica: I know I'm on the bottom and I haven't exactly been friendly towards you. I know I'm the next to go, but I think it would be a huge mistake to vote me out!

Constance: What do you suggest be the alternative?

Veronica: Before all this Phyllis mess, we had an original five person deal... let's go back to it! Wasn't the whole reason we aligned against her in the first place because she was untrustworthy? How can that suddenly change in the space of a few days? What has she done that's suddenly made her trustworthy?

Constance: Voted how she said she was going to vote.

Veronica: Okay, yes, I lied about my vote, but so did you. Why am I being crucified? Anyway, that's not even the point. The point is Phyllis hasn't changed her game at all since the first day out here! Remember how Gary said she was looking for an idol? It proves that she only looks out for herself. That's not going to suddenly stop now that she has allies! If you think she's so trustworthy, answer me this: where is she now?

Constance: She said she was going for a walk.

Veronica: Please. You don't just "go for walks" out here. She's obviously looking for the idol again! Why the hell would she need to look for the idol if she's in a comfortable three person alliance? Either she doesn't trust you guys or she's power hungry and needs more than she already has. Either way, things don't look good! Phyllis thinks she's in a lot of control here and she's getting complacent.

Constance: Okay... it seems to me like you're exaggerating a little, so what's your point?

Veronica: You think I'm exaggerating? Listen to yourself! This is exactly what Phyllis wants you to think while she runs rings around you and gets even more power. Listen, I'm going to try and mend things with Luca, and if I can do that then we need to make a move. Phyllis is so comfortable right now she won't even see this coming. She thinks that I'm a sitting duck and we're just counting down the days until I go home. If you keep leading her to believe that, you and Adrian can join forces with Luca and I and take her out 4-1. If she has managed to find the idol, we can flush it out!

Constance: I think this is all a bit of a stretch to be perfectly honest. Even if you could mend things with Luca, I'm struggling to see why it would make strategic sense for me to side with you. From where I'm standing, this sounds like you're trying to find anything to get off the bottom and I'm honestly not sure if you'll stay or flip if we make a swap. Given that you and I have barely spoken since Gary's blindside, you singled me out as a leader and refused to do any work because you thought you were the next to go, I'm inclined to believe it's the latter.

Veronica: I've apologised for that! Things are different now! I was upset and I wasn't thinking straight. I swear, if you and I worked on this I'd be so loyal! I know I look desperate, but please, give me another chance. All I'm saying is this: there was a reason the five of us found Phyllis so untrustworthy in the first place. Remember that. In fact, go find Phyllis right now!

Constance: I'll think about it.

(Constance stands up and walks away. The camera focuses on an incredibly frustrated Veronica.)

"gombey"

- Why won't Constance listen to me!? What has Phyllis done that suddenly makes her so trustworthy, even though she hasn't changed anything from when she started playing. I can't believe Constance is turning a blind eye to this, even when Phyllis is obviously out looking for the idol! She's power hungry and she's only looking out for herself. I'm the only one who notices this, but no, apparently my word counts for nothing because I'm on the bottom and desperate. Constance says she's not sure if I'll stay or flip, but if she's just going to ignore everything I say, then why the hell wouldn't I flip? I hope that Phyllis ends up backstabbing or idoling out Constance. Then, while she's out of the game and upset, she can think back to this conversation and spend the rest of her life wishing she'd listened to what I'd said!

(The camera then focuses on Constance as she walks away, shaking her head.)

"gombey"

- Veronica tried to rally together the old deal we had and take out Phyllis for being untrustworthy, but I'm honestly not taking in much of what she says. She was right about one thing: she did look desperate. To me, all that sounded like was Veronica knowing she's screwed and pulling at anything she can to get out, which is fair enough. I'd probably do the same thing in her situation and I have to give her props for trying, but the key to getting people to believe you is to actually make yourself seem trustworthy. All Veronica's done is lie: she lied about voting for Luca, then she lied to Luca's face when he asked about the Adrian vote, in addition to isolating herself even further by refusing to do work for anyone except herself and Luca. Why should I trust that over someone who has been loyal to me? If Veronica had been honest from the start and handled her situation with dignity instead of acting emotional and immature, maybe I'd believe her. But why should I suddenly believe that Veronica's started to tell the truth now?

From Constance's confessional, the camera returns to Phyllis as she walks towards treemail. After a brief walk, she arrives and, looking around to make sure she hasn't been followed, quickly hides her fake back where she found the original. Satisfied, she begins to head back to camp. On the way, she bumps into Constance. Surprised, Phyllis rears back a little.

Phyllis: Oh, hello, Constance!

Constance: There you are. Where have you been?

Phyllis: Oh, I just went for a walk around the forest. Have I been gone long? I must have lost track of time.

Constance: Yeah, it's been a while. I was actually wondering where you'd gotten to.

Phyllis: I was just thinking about my husband and walking along. I must have gotten lost in my thoughts. I'm sorry for worrying you.

Constance: No that's fi- (she breaks off and looks towards Phyllis' hands) Oh, did you have a fall?

Phyllis: (caught off guard) I'm- I'm sorry?

Constance: Did you fall down? There's just a bit of mud on your hands.

Phyllis: (stuttering) Oh... uh, yes, just a little bit of uneven terrain back there and I... lost my footing.

Constance: Well, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?

Phyllis: (evasive) Oh, no, no, I'm perfectly fine. Honestly, it was nothing. Just a slight trip.

Constance: (looking at Phylls' legs) Well... I'm glad you're okay.

Phyllis: (changing the subject) I'm fine, dear. Let's head back to camp.

(The two of them start walking back to camp. The camera focuses on Constance, who frowns, takes a look back at Phyllis, then looks ahead. Her face is shown to be deep in thought.)

"gombey"

- Maybe I shouldn't have been so quick to dismiss Veronica. I caught Phyllis in the forest and she was just being... weird. She didn't really say where she'd been or what she'd been doing, then I noticed mud on her hands. She said she fell, but that just doesn't make sense. Even if her hands took the impact, why aren't her legs or kneecaps dirty too? She was very quick to get off the subject too, which is even more strange. Maybe she is looking for the idol, or maybe she's found it. It wouldn't surprise me. Adrian and I thought she might have had it on Day 6. It just seems to me like Phyllis is hiding something, which is weird for someone who's supposed to be loyal to me. I'm obviously not going to get worked up over nothing, but maybe Phyllis isn't as trustworthy as I thought.

Polls- During Episode
Who should Misty side with in order to make the smartest game move? Bailey and Jacob Will and Isla

Will Phyllis' fake idol come back to haunt her? Yes- If it gets played, people will think she has the real one No- The fake idol will take all the attention off her

Author's Notes

 * The song Jacob was singing is Oliver from the 1968 musical Oliver!
 * The episode title was said by Jacob Chapman, referring to Isla Barrett acting like a Queen. He stated that, in order to have become a queen, she must have married a King on the island through a secret wedding in the middle of the night.