This Is What It Feels Like

This is the seventh episode of Survivor: Russia

Challenges
Immunity Challenge: Hard to Handle The castaways must stand on an angled balance beam while balancing a ball. At regular intervals, they would move further down the beam, making it harder to keep steady. The last person standing wins. Winner: 

Night 17
The scene fades in to a barely lit camp. The fire is almost gone as the six remaining Sahka members return from Tribal where they successfully blindsided Victor. All six share mixed reactions of happiness, shock, and disbelief. Beth takes everyone's torch and places it on a nearby tree before joining everyone at the shelter.

Beth: That was unbelievable.

Jamie: I know, I'm still in shock that it worked.

William: I think this can be a very strong six. We just need to stick together and we can ride it out to the end.

Katie: My thoughts exactly. We got this in the bag.

Beth lays down next to Jamie, ready to go to sleep.

*intro plays*

Day 18
The scene fades in to the Sahka camp. Everyone is doing chores except for Jamie and William, who are sitting in the shelter. Jamie pokes at the shelter with a stick while William looks around at their tribe. Katie and Beth are washing up in the ocean while Gordan and Lisa go off on their own.

William: I think we have a good group.

Jamie: So do I, hopefully they don't stand a chance.

William: So who do you think we should go after on the other tribe?

Jamie: Honestly, maybe someone from the old Sahka. Y'know, to test Beth.

William: That's a possibility but I'm sure she will be loyal to us.

Jamie: It wouldn't hurt to just test the waters.

William: Right.

The focus turns to Gordan and Lisa, who are walking to treemail. The prison guard opens up the box and reveals a scroll wrapped in twine. Lisa tries to take it but Gordan snatches it.

Gordan: Watch it.

Lisa rolls her eyes, obvious that her dislike for Gordan grows with each passing day.

We see the two walking back to camp with the scroll still in Gordan's hand. Like before, Gordan leads the way.

Gordan: You people need to know how it is with me. What I say goes and we target who I want. You got that?

Lisa: Whatever.

Gordan: That kind of attitude will be your downfall, girly. Cool it.

Lisa snickers, not offended by Gordan's comments but thinking it is hilarious.

The two return to camp. Beth and Katie have rejoined William and Jamie in the shelter. The four look over as Gordan and Lisa arrive at the shelter and open the scroll.

Gordan (Reading): Pack up anything you will need for the next twenty one days. A boat will be here shortly to bring you to the Komi camp where you will spend the remainder of your days.

All six grow excited as Gordan reads further. Katie claps her hands, happy to make it to the individual portion of the game.

Katie: Merge!

Jamie: Holy crap, about time!

We see multiple shots of everyone gathering their things. Katie grabs all the clothes, Beth takes things off the shelter, as William puts out the fire and takes the flint. A boat soon arrives and the man on board gives Jamie a key.

Jamie: Ohh, a key.

Lisa: Probably means Komi has the chest.

The scene then changes to the Komi camp. Sasha is seen sunbathing as Charley and Max make their way into the woods to go to treemail. We see that a large chest is in front of treemail, much to Charley and Max's surprise.

Max: Oh this is interesting.

Charley: What do you think's inside?

Charley (Opening treemail): Not sure. Maybe this has something to do with it.

Charley then pulls out a scroll, much to Max's intrigue.

The two return to camp carrying the chest. Freddy sees this and rushes over to find out what's going on. Sasha, Glenn, and Jeffery look on as well.

Freddy: What the hell is this?

Charley: Well let's find out.

Charley unwraps the scroll and begins to read it.

Charley (Reading): Tidy up your camp, company will be arriving soon!

The announcement of a merge causes the tribe to celebrate. Jeffery and Freddy hug while Max and Glenn high five. Sasha is more reserved but is equally excited that she has reached the merge.

Freddy: We made the merge buddy!

Jeffery: Yeah!

Freddy looks out to the water and spots the boat the Sahka tribe is on. He taps Glenn on the shoulder and points them out to the tribe.

Freddy: Here they come!

The Komi tribe rush to the water as the boat pulls up. They help Sahka getting off and taking their things. The twelve remaining players embrace each other and congratulate each other for making it to the merge.

Jamie unlocks the chest and opens it. It reveals twelve black buffs, a picnic blanket, and an assortment of food and drinks. As soon as they see the food, everyone cheers. We then see them setting up the picnic to begin the merge feast.

We see Katie stuffing her face with grapes while Jamie takes a bite of a brownie.

William: Anyone wants some juice?

Katie: I'll take some!

William pours fruit juice into Katie's cup and she quickly drinks it all.

The focus turns to Gordan, who is not eating a thing. It doesn't even look like he is enjoying himself as he has a permanent glare on his face as he looks at the former Komi. Jamie sees this and tries to hand him a piece of bread.

Jamie: Gordan, eat up. You have to be starving.

Gordan: I'm good.

Jamie rolls her eyes and places the bread back as she returns to the previous conversation she was having.

Gordan then leaves the picnic and lays down in the shelter. He watches the other eleven enjoy the food while he picks at a scab on his arm.

Sasha looks over at Gordan, who is now napping. She shakes her head before turning to Jamie, who is finishing off another brownie.

Sasha: He hasn't changed.

Jamie: Not one bit.

Freddy: So this is what it feels like to merge.

The tribe laughs at Freddy as Beth goes to get a piece of cheese. As she does, a scroll pops out from the basket. Puzzled, Max reaches for it and takes it.

Glenn: Oh that's interesting.

William: What's it say?

Max: Let's see.

Max unwraps the scroll and unravels it. He adjusts his glasses as he begins to read what the scroll says.

Max (Reading): Hidden around your camp is an idol with new powers. The person who finds this idol will be the only person who knows the power it contains.

The newly merged tribe looks around in disbelief. Jeffery then slowly stands up and walks away.

Jeffery (Jokingly): Well I'm gonna go...wash up...yeah.

The tribe laughs at Jeffery's joke as he sits back down. However, the mood has obviously changed as everyone keeps an eye on each other, waiting to see who gets up and goes looking first.

We then see a montage of shots of people leaving the picnic and walking into the woods. Freddy rushes into the woods and is trailed by Katie. Glenn and Charley go off with one another as Sasha and Max look around the camp. William, Lisa, and Beth go off by themselves as Jeffery goes down to the beach. Jamie walks to the shelter and wakes Gordan up.

Jamie: Come on.

Gordan: What? Why? What's going on?

Jamie: There's a new idol out there. We have to find it.

Gordan: Oh, ok.

Gordan quickly gets up and runs into the woods as Jamie follows him.

We see everyone looking around for the new idol. Freddy climbs trees, Katie looks under rocks, and William looks in a nearby river. Sasha goes through a rock wall and is joined by Jamie.

Sasha: Looks like we're all looking for the same thing.

Jamie: Looks like it.

Jamie takes a rock out and spots the idol. She attempts to contain her excitement as she looks over to make sure Sasha isn't looking. Once she turns around, Jamie takes the idol and stuffs it down her bra and pretends to keep looking so she doesn't tip Sasha off.

The scene then switches to Freddy and Beth. They continue their search for the idol at pond. Beth struggles to walk through as her feet keep getting caught in the sand. Freddy gives her a hand, helping her out of the water.

Freddy: You good?

Beth: I am, thank you.

Freddy: No prob.

Freddy: So, what are you thinkin'?

Beth: What do you mean?

Freddy: Are we still good? Like are you, me, and Charley still a tight three.

Beth (Apprehensive): I don't know, these guys saved me big time last Tribal by getting Victor out when he had the idol. They showed their loyalty to me.

Freddy: But I took a risk in getting Nick out and saving you.

Beth: But they took the bigger risk, honey.

Beth: I hope this doesn't ruin our relationship.

Freddy: Well we'll have to see because you're basically screwing me after I saved you back on Sahka.

Beth, knowing Freddy is frustrated, doesn't continue on with the conversation and leaves him. Freddy shakes his head and curses before walking off.

The scene cuts to Charley looking around the shelter. No one is with her at camp so she openly searches for the idol. Freddy speed walks out of the forest and towards Charley. She looks over before going back to her search.

Charley: Have you talked to Beth?

Freddy: Yeah, she's with them.

Charley: You sure?

Freddy: Hundred percent, she told me.

Charley shakes her head, not liking the news she was just given.

Freddy: I think we should go after her the next Tribal.

Charley: No, that's a bad idea.

Freddy: Charley, she won't come with us.

Charley: But we can still try and get her back on our side if we gain the majority. We need her trust for a bit.

Freddy: Then who do we target?

Charley: I think Gordan is the easiest target.

We get a quick shot of Gordan looking for the idol before it returns to Freddy and Charley.

Charley: No one likes him so it'll be easier to get the votes on him.

Freddy: I guess.

After Charley's confessional, the scene fades to black to go to commercial break.