Survivor Will Never Be The Same/Part 2

Vavathi
The show comes back on air as we see the Vavathi tribe arriving at camp, defeated once again. The mood at camp is underwhelming, and we see Matt fixing the tribe’s flag next to their shelter before the attentions quickly changes to Kerri.

Kerri (sad): I’m really sorry guys…I know I’ve left everyone down today at the challenge, and I really can’t tell anyone how sorry I am right now. I hope you guys consider me as a valuable tribe member to keep around. I promise I will give my all in camp, in the challenges…everywhere and all the time.

The tribe remains silent as a few nods are seen, but no one faces Kerri, so the massagist sadly nods and sits on the shelter, seeming like she is about to cry. "vavathi"

- I’m really aware that I failed on the challenge today. I was on the puzzle and we couldn’t complete it, so it’s mine, James and Tiana’s fault we lost today. That feeling, it’s killing me! (getting emotional) I wanted to be a good tribe member, I wanted to play Survivor so much, but now I feel like I’m about to pack my bags and leave this game. This is terrible, I hope they see I still have a lot of fight left in me! I’m not ready to go home yet! (starting to cry and covering her face)

After Kerri’s confessional we go to a scene with Lauryn, Sarah and James next to the water well, filling canteens.

Lauryn: So, who is going to be?

James: I think the consensus is Kerri. Unfortunately. But, I’ll check with the rest of the tribe.

Sarah: I’m okay with voting for her, if ti comes to it.

Lauryn: Yeah, me too! I’m glad we are set already. (smiling)

James is seen nodding after their quick all-business talk before it cuts to his confessional. "vavathi"

- The puzzle people today were the main reason why we lost the challenge, and mainly Kerri, because she freaked out, which led to me and Tiana being even more confused. So, unfortunately, today the consensus is to vote out Kerri. She has been on the spot since Day 1, showing herself to be a loud person, a wildcard, so it was already dangerous to keep playing with her around and now she also is a challenge liability, that’s why she is the ideal boot for tonight.

After James confessional we see a segment of Elliot sitting next to James on the shelter as the two start whispering to each other.

James (checking): So man, I was wondering, the tribe is thinking Kerri, right?

Elliot: Yeah, I think it’s going to be her, after that challenge performance…it’s going to be hard for her to recover.

James (nodding): I thought so, well, you can count me in on that too.

Elliot (smiling): Great, if I get any news or change of plans I’ll let you know.

James nods as they bump fists before Elliot stands up again and leaves the area. "vavathi"

- And so, here we are, heading to Tribal Council. Some people may think that sucks, but I feel like it’s a good way to build trust, test alliances and get rid of some dead weight on the way. The bad part for me is that is going to be hard sticking with Kerri after that challenge, like, she dig her second grave of her Survivor career, and that on only three days in. As much as I wanted to carry her along with me as a goat, if the tribe wants her gone, it’s going to be hard to convince them otherwise.

After that scene we see Kerri approaching Elliot near the shelter as the guy hangs some of his clothes that got wet on the challenge.

Kerri (nervous): Hey Elliot, I’ve been wanting to talk with you.

Elliot: Go right ahead.

Kerri (confused): Like, here?

Elliot: Yeah, just lower your voice and we should be fine.

Kerri nods as she gasps before giving the guitar teacher her speech.

Kerri (nervous): Is there any salvation for me? I mean, is there any way I will stay tonight? I would do anything, anything! I promise, I will vote however you want me to, I’m dead serious…I just need to hear some good news right now, like…

Elliot: Hey, hey…calm down…take a deep breath, it’s not the end of the road for you. I’m going to see what I can do for you, but you need to vote for the person I tell you to, okay?

Kerri (hopeful): Oh my god! Really? I will vote, just tell me a name and I’ll do it.

Elliot: I’ll meet with you later to tell you who to vote for.

Kerri (excited): Thanks! Thanks! You are my hero!!

Kerri hugs Elliot, who looks hugs her back a little awkwardly. "vavathi"

- The thing with Kerri is that she is like a secret advantage for me, a double vote that I can use every tribal council I go to, and I don’t want to lose that on Day 3. Like, right now, her life in this game is on my hands, she only has me to run to, and even if it is risky to fight to save her, I may try just a little, because she is just too special for my game for me to lose her just like that. But, again, if the tribe really wants her gone, I’m not taking a bullet for her, no way. (shaking his head)

The music becomes tenser as we see Tiana walking towards Elliot and Derick who are sitting on a very shallow part of the sea, relaxing.

Tiana (cutting to the chase): So guys, what’s the plan for the evening?

Derick: I think it has got to be Kerri, right? Like, after the challenge performance, the camp life and everything else…

Elliot (mysteriously): So...I think I have a new idea brewing in my mind right now.

Tiana raises an eyebrow and Derick narrows his eyes, waiting for Elliot to continue with his new plan.

Elliot: The thing is, voting out Kerri is too easy, too simple, too boring, and I think maybe it is the wrong move on top of everything else. We have three big threats on the tribe right now: James, Lauryn and Sarah, and there’s a chance one of them has an idol, so… why not one of them instead?

Tiana smirks as she liked the idea, but Derick seems confused, wanting to get a better grasp of everything first.

Derick: Do we have the numbers? And don’t you guys think it’s too soon to make a move like this? We need to keep our tribe strong.

Elliot: Well, us three here, plus Kerri and we also have Paul, that’s five already, and I’m sure we can get Matt to vote with us for tonight. And on top of everything it’s not like any of those three are big assets for the tribe anyway. They were very lackluster on the challenge as well.

Derick stops to ponder as he starts to see the whole idea behind it, with the tense music still on the background. "vavathi"

- So, out of nowhere it seems like Elliot and Tiana are all on board to voting out one of the three big friends of the tribe, but I’m really not too sure about it. I get the plan and the way Elliot explained it to me, it makes a lot of sense, but I fear it’s too soon. We have an easy first boot, so why not go for it and let it be over? Sometimes on Survivor going for the easy way out is the right thing to do. I just want to make sure we are not getting too ahead of ourselves. (looking worried)

After Derick’s confessional we see that him, Elliot, Paul and Matt are all around the water well discussing the plan for the night.

Elliot: So, we all vote for one of them and bam! Blindside!

We see that Paul is smiling at Elliot’s explanation, but Matt is quite unsure about it.

Paul: But what about idols, who do you think has an idol there?

Elliot: Any of them could have it, the thing is, I don’t think they will see it coming, so it doesn’t matter anyway.

“Derick (still a bit unsure): If we are going to do this, we gotta aim high, who do you think is the head of the trio?

Elliot: It has got to be James, he is the smartest one out there, be sure of that. But just in case they sense something coming, maybe not voting for him would be wiser.

Derick and Paul nod as Matt is still quiet about the whole thing, but now finally decides to speak up.

Matt (annoyed): I don’t know man…for me it has to be Tiana or Kerri, those women are really getting on my nerves and I don’t see any reason for us to keep them around.

Elliot: You’ve got to think bigger Matt, look at the bigger picture!

Matt shakes his head as he is reluctant to accept the idea. "vavathi"

- It seems like my boys want to get rid of freaking James, Sarah and Lauryn and I don’t know why. I mean, they are a little bit useless on challenges and at camp, but I don’t see why them before Kerri or Tiana. These two are the real problem here. Tiana, she just drags this tribe down with all her bossiness and negativity, while even if Kerri is a ray of sunshine, she still cost us the challenge today. So, I don’t know man…I just don’t agree with the plan…(looking annoyed)

We go back to the water well conversation as Matt tells the other three he is going to need some time to think about it and then the four guys leave the area. As they walk away, the camera focuses on Elliot’s face as he is seen rolling his eyes. "vavathi"

- Of course someone wouldn’t agree with my brilliant plan. Matt is dead set on getting rid of Tiana or Kerri, and that shows us how small-minded he is. (shaking his head) The problem is, I don’t want to push for the Kerri save too much, because it will ultimately put me on the spotlight, and that’s not what I want right now, what I want is to stay behind the curtains, even if it means losing a puppet for that.

We go from Elliot’s confessional to the four guys arriving at camp, as James, Tiana and Sarah are sitting on the shelter watching the guys arrive.

James (suspicious): These guys have been walking around all afternoon, I think something is going on.

Sarah (agreeing): That’s true. Do you think they are plotting something?

James: I don’t know, but something is definitively sketchy.

They keep watching the four guys arrive as the camera focuses on Tiana’s serious expression as she hears everything and then it goes back to James’s face. "vavathi"

- I’ve heard that the plan tonight is to vote out Kerri but as each hour goes by, I sense something is changing. I’m not quite sure what, but I do see Elliot, Derick, Paul and Matt coming and going on private talks and that puts a doubt in my head. The thing is, I have an idol, I wasn’t going to take it to Tribal with me, but I’ll now, just in case, because I don’t want any surprises tonight.

We see the sun in the sky as it seems it’s about time they head off to Tribal Council as Tiana meets with Elliot on the path to the water well.

Tiana: Have you heard anything from Matt yet?

Elliot (annoyed): No…not yet. (sighing)

Tiana: Well, maybe we should stick with voting out Kerri, because I feel like James is getting a little bit paranoid about the vote.

Elliot (surprised): Really?...Oh well! If these people could just look at the bigger picture and see the big opportunity they are missing… (shaking his head) Tiana: I know Elliot, but we have to play safe, we can’t risk our heads like that.

Elliot nods as he is seen sighing once again before the focus goes to Tiana. "vavathi"

- The thing is, me and Elliot had this perfect plan set for tonight, but it seems like Matt is too set on voting me out that he can’t see through his stupidity. I really wanted this plan to work, but because of Matt, it might not, which leaves me even more mad at him. That boy thinks he is the one ruling this damn show, but I’m gonna tell ya, he ain’t running nothing, cause if I wanted to, he would be the one going home tonight. (crossing her arms)

The music gets mysterious and tenser as we see the castaways grabbing their stuff to leave for their first tribal council. The camera shows James’s bag, Kerri’s worried expression and then Tiana adjusting her buff on her neck. Then it proceeds to show an aerial view of the castaways walking in a line to Tribal with Elliot’s narration in the background. "vavathi"

- Tonight’s tribal it’s still pretty much up in the air. While there’s a clear move we can make that would benefit everyone’s game, some people like Matt and even Derick are too reluctant to do it…too afraid. (rolling his eyes) The big problem is that I need their votes, and I need it to be a consensus, otherwise the plan might not work and that could ruin my whole game. On top of everything else, it seems like James is sensing something in the air, which could make the move even riskier. Right now, I surely don’t know how to vote.

The camera then goes up to the sky as we see the sun becoming a moon as the screen gets darker and Tribal Music starts playing.