Fight Of My Life

Fight Of My Life is the tenth episode of Survivor: Hawaii - Paradise of the Pacific.

Challenges
Reward Challenge: Pass The Bucket The castaways will use a bucket to scoop water from the ocean and then toss the water to their loved one, who will use another bucket to catch the water. The loved one will then pour the water into a bucket hanging from a see saw. The first pair to fill their bucket with enough water to tip their see saw will win. Reward: The winner and two others will get to spend the afternoon and the night with their loved one at the Molokai camp. Winner: TBA

Immunity Challenge: Tower Of Power The castaways race through an obstacle course while collecting a bag of puzzle pieces. Using the numbers on the pieces, they solved a combination lock to release a key that will unlock a second set of puzzle pieces to complete a hanging bat puzzle at the end. The first castaway to solve their puzzle wins. Winner: TBA

Night 26
The episode opens to the final seven castaways walking back into camp with, for the first time in a long time, a calmness and relief after the events of the last tribal council.

Pierce (smiling): Well, we can all sleep easy tonight guys. No more stupid fights.

A few castaways express their happiness with a tired, yet relaxed smile.

While most of the castaways are relaxing by the fire or getting some much needed rest in the shelter, Joe is standing away from the camp looking nervously over to Marcus.

Marcus looks over to see Joe standing a little bit away from him and approaches with purpose in his stride. He beckons for Joe to follow him down to the beach and they sit on the cool sand and start to whisper a conversation.

Joe (trying to ease any tension): That tribal turned out pretty good... finally got rid of Kathy.

Marcus nods and turns to face Joe.

Marcus (getting straight to the point): Did you vote for me?

Joe sighs, knowing that this conversation had become an inevitability.

Joe: Yeah, and I'm gonna be straight with you because I know how much you respect the game, it was just jury management of Kathy. I knew that she was going home and if I thought there was any chance of you going home I would've voted differently.

Marcus (scoffing and raising his eyebrows): Really? Because I know for a fact that you're desperate and you're a big threat and you're also not an idiot, so in my mind, it seems like you'd do anything you can to make it to another day. Am I wrong?

Joe (with a shrug): It's the aim of the game right? But seriously, actually voting you out of the game would've been last resort.

Marcus (scathingly): Are you sure about that? You want to think about that answer again because writing my name down at tribal seems pretty damn close to voting me out. (Stands up) I took a huge risk changing the vote from you to Kathy so you better be damn careful where you step because the ice around you is getting real f**king thin!

Marcus turns away from Joe, not waiting for any response as he heads back to the unwary group of castaways at the shelter.

The camera focuses back on Joe, exhausted from the threats he just received, picking himself up and trudging back to the shelter in silence.

Day 27
The day begins with a shot of the sunny Hawaiian coast and as the camera moves forwards a sandy beach, free from trees and leaf litter comes into view. Here there are rails set not to far of from the waters edge with a small distance in between them and another set of railing. On the other side of the second set of rails is a chute that leads down into a large wooden contraption.

Jeff Probst: Come on in guys.

The seven castaways excitedly march into the challenge area, excited to find out their next reward. Probst begins by telling the eager castaways in on what they're playing for - an afternoon and the night at camp with their loved one. Once the final seven hear this they grow increasingly excited, anticipating the fact that soon they will see their loved one. Probst proceeds to call out the loved ones. First is Sarah's mother, Nicole. She runs out to greet Sarah with a youthful energy as Sarah tearily greets her. Sarah explains that her mom is her hero and her biggest inspiration and in everything she does she wants to make her mom proud, to which Nicole responds that she succeeds in everything she does. Next is Cindy's husband Darren. After an emotional, catch up with her husband, the next loved one is called out. Joe's brother, Luke, responds and after this Marcus' mother, Sharon, makes her approach. Sharon seems very concerned for Marcus's health and safety but Marcus assures her it's okay whilst seeming slightly embarrassed. Ali's sister, Rachel, comes next and at their greeting, Ali excitedly points out Carl to her. Second to last is Pierce's dad, Brett, and finally Carl's brother, Jake. Soon all the loved ones have been separated from their castaway and Probst announces that the loved ones will be participating in the challenge also. This comes as a shock to some castaways such as Rachel, while others react keenly, such as Jake and others, such as Sharon, are already making apologetic eyes towards their loved ones. Probst explains the challenge and then announces that they'll get to it. Soon all the castaways and their loved ones are in position.

Jeff Probst: Here we go, for reward and more time with your loved ones, survivors ready... Go! Jeff Probst: SARAH WINS REWARD!!!!!!
 * Immediately, all seven loved ones race towards the waters edge to scoop up water into their buckets. Jake and Brett are quick off the mark however both, particularly Jake are inaccurate in their throws. Luke and Joe appear to be taking more of a slow and steady approach, getting decent amounts of water in their bucket.
 * Sarah also appears to be employing this strategy while Rachel and Sharon struggle to throw the water far enough and Cindy struggles to catch the water Darren is collecting for her.
 * As the challenge continues shots of different individuals throwing, catching and pouring water into their buckets are shown. Sarah is ringing her shirt out, trying to get as much as she can out of each throw, Brett has improved in accuracy and he and Pierce are slowly and steadily making ground on the front runners in Joe and Sarah.
 * Sharon in the meantime is exhausted from the constant back and forth running and drops a full bucket of water much to Marcus's dismay. Despite this, he doesn't lose his temper and remains calm, surprising Joe who gets distracted for a second and misses a bucket Luke throws him.
 * This gives Sarah some valuable time as both her bucket and Joe's bucket appear incredibly close to being full.
 * Nicole looks over to Luke as the two scoop up another bucket at the same time and sprint towards their loved ones. Both Joe and Sarah catch a heap of water but Joe manages to get his in the trough first.
 * Nothing happens as he takes off his shirt to ring it out. It is too late though as Sarah's bucket tips and raises her flag.

Sarah screams with shocked delight and races towards her mother as the other castaways and their loved ones, console each other on their losses. Soon loved ones are again separated from the castaways and Probst begins to talk.

Jeff Probst: Sarah, Nicole, come on over.

The two walk over to Probst and he continues.

Jeff Probst: For the two of you, an afternoon together, back at camp awaits. Now, too make it interesting, Sarah, choose one more castaway and their loved one to spend the afternoon together and the night together.

Sarah (without hesitation): Pierce.

Pierce grins satisfied and gives Brett a hug before the two make their way over to Sarah and Nicole to hug and thank them.

Jeff Probst (once the excitement dies down): Sarah, before you head back to camp, pick one more person and their loved one to join you.

Sarah thinks a bit more this time, before finally making her choice.

Sarah (enthusiastically): Marcus, come on over.

Marcus grins sheepishly before he and his mum head over to thank Sarah.

Jeff Probst: Alright, Nicole, Brett, Sharon, you get to head back to see how these guys have been living for the last twenty seven days. For the rest of you, got nothing for you, say your final goodbyes.

The four castaways who are leaving the challenge without their loved ones embrace and in some cases, kiss, their loved ones goodbye one last time before the pairs separate and they all head back to camp. Some seem sad but for those who will get to spend the afternoon with their loved ones, nothing but joy can be seen on their faces.