The Make It Or Break It Scenario (Part 2)

Foreword
This is the tribal council for The Make It Or Break It Scenario, the fourth episode of Survivor: Dueling Desert. This was moved to a seperate page to avoid Node Count issues.

Tribal Council - Tolmer
The camera fades in to show the Tolmer tribe walking into tribal council, solemnly placing their torches behind them before sitting down and facing Jeff.

Probst: Welcome to your fourth tribal council in a row. By now, I'm sure you're used to the routine. What's the feeling being back here once again, Calvin?

Calvin: It's pretty heartbreaking. We've gotten really close as a group and I really thought after last tribal that we could move together as one solid unit.

(Probst raises an eyebrow.)

Probst: You say you're one solid unit, however at the last tribal, three of the six of you received votes, with two of you still being here right now. You yourself received votes, Calvin. Does that weigh on you at all?

Calvin: I mean, of course there's some worry. We're down to five people and Opal has immunity, so there's a one in four chance I'm leaving. As to the weight I give last vote though, it's not a lot. Everyone on this tribe has had time to talk about what went down, and I think we're all on good terms with each other now.

Probst: As the other person still here to have received votes last tribal, Charlotte, do you agree with Calvin?

Charlotte: Yeah. I can personally attest to that.

Probst: How so?

Charlotte: Well, it's no secret that Calvin and I had some tension between us throughout the first couple of rounds, but we've since talked that over, and it's all just a mutual misunderstanding. We worked through our differences, and squashed whatever beef was going on there.

Probst: So if the tribe is unified, how is the vote tonight going to go down?

(People are fairly silent.)

Probst: Jamie?

(Jamie looks up at Jeff, alerted.)

Jamie: Uh, I think tonight's a case of people wanting to keep around the people they can work with moving forward.

Probst: If the tribe is so unified, then how does that work?

Jamie: Jeez, I guess it's just one of those things. We all want something different, but personally we're all good mates. When Roger left, he was as mad as a cut snake. I don't see whoever leaves being like that.

Probst: Opal, you have immunity tonight.

Opal: If you're asking if I want to give it up, there's no chance, Jeff.

(Everyone laughs.)

Probst: Duly noted. What I was going to ask is whether or not you feel confident with tonight's vote.

Opal: Well, obviously I have comfort knowing that I'm not going home, but there's still a lot that's up in the air in terms of what tonight's result will be. I think I feel fairly confident that I know which way the vote's going, but I could be wrong.

(Michelle raises an eyebrow.)

Probst: Michelle, before we vote, is there anything you think the tribe needs to take into account for the vote?

Michelle: I think it was best summed up by Jamie. We're all "good mates".

(Everyone laughs at Michelle trying to put on an Aussie accent.)

Michelle: No matter what goes down tonight, for whoever goes home and whoever is potentially in the minority for the vote, I hope they can forgive the others so we can move forward as a solid group.

Probst: Alright, on that note, it is time to vote. Opal, you're up.

(Opal gets up, walking over to vote, casting a vote for Charlotte and placing it in the urn. Following this, Charlotte heads up, casting a vote for Calvin, before holding it up to the camera.)

"tolmer"

- I've really started to like you as a person, so it kinda sucks to be voting for you, but I'm sure you're doing the same to me. May the best man win... or woman!

(Charlotte places her vote into the urn, before Michelle heads up and casts a vote which is not shown. Calvin heads up next, casting his vote for Charlotte, holding it up.)"tolmer"

- The feeling's probably mutual.

(Calvin places his vote in the urn, with Jamie finally heading up to cast her vote. She pauses for a moment, tapping the pen on the table, before sighing and going to write a vote which isn't shown. As she places it in the urn and walks back, everyone turns their attention to Jeff.)

Probst: I'll go tally the votes.

(There is a brief timeskip as Jeff goes off to grab the urn, with him returning with it in hand.)

Probst: If anybody has a hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so...

(The camera focuses in on Calvin who glances at Opal and Jamie, with neither of them reacting particularly much, before glancing at his back and...)

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(...looking back up at Jeff.)

Probst: Alright. I'll read the votes... first vote...

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CALVIN.

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CHARLOTTE (1-1).

(Charlotte and Calvin look at each other, with Charlotte looking nervous but Calvin smiling reassuringly at her.)

Probst: That's one vote Calvin, one vote Charlotte...

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CHARLOTTE (2-1).

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CALVIN (2-2).

(Calvin suddenly looks more worried, as Opal looks over to Michelle who places a hand on Charlottes knee.)

Probst: That's two votes Charlotte, two votes Calvin, one vote left...

(Everyone turns their attention to Jamie, who can't make eye contact with anybody.)

Probst: Fifth person voted out of Survivor: Dueling Desert...

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CALVIN (3-2).

(Opal looks shocked as Calvin sighs, before smiling and nodding.)

Probst: Calvin, that's three, that's enough. You need to bring me your torch.

Calvin: Ladies, no hard feelings at all!

(Calvin gets up, giving Opal a firm hug, before hugging Michelle. He then turns to hug Jamie, who looks visibly shaken.)

Jamie: I'm so sorry, mate.

Calvin: Hey, it's fine! I'm sure you had your reasons.

(Calvin hugs Jamie, before lastly turning to Charlotte, who extends out her hand for a handshake. Seeing this, Calvin smirks and gives her a warm hug, which she initially seems reluctant to, before smiling and hugging him back.)

Calvin: Seeya guys. I'll be back to help you guys soon.

(Calvin grabs his torch, before heading over to Jeff and placing it in its torch.)

Probst: Calvin, the tribe has spoken.

(Jeff snuffs his torch.)

Probst: Time for you to go. Grab your stuff and head on out to Dueling Desert.

(Calvin picks up his belongings, before heading out down the ramp, and with one last wave, disappears into the night. The camera then focuses back on the group, with Opal still looking shocked, before panning over to Jeff.)

Probst: A full tribe of women.

(Michelle and Charlotte both smile.)

Probst: It was said repeatedly tonight that this tribe feels unified, but with a close vote like that, there's clearly a hierarchy. Grab your stuff and head on back to camp, good night.

(The Tolmer tribe all walk out, before the camera pans up to the night sky.)

Tribal Council - Wangi
(The camera pans down from the sky back into tribal, where the Wangi tribe are all making their way in.)

Probst: Behind each of you is a torch, grab one, approach the flame, dip it in and get fire. This is part of the ritual here at tribal council because in this game, fire represents your life. When your fire is gone, so are you.

(Everyone does so, before each taking a seat.)

Probst: So, your first tribal council. Gerald, it must feel great to be safe right now.

Gerald: Definitely. I've never been much of a jewellery guy, but I wouldn't take this necklace off for the world.

Probst: Rosalind, how do you approach a vote when you haven't had a vote to prove loyalties yet?

Rosalind: It's interesting, because the lines haven't been drawn in the sand on this tribe yet. You may think you know where certain people lie, but until they put pen to parchment, it's all hypothetical. After tonight, things will be made much more clear, but for now, you just have to hope the way you think things are going is how they're really going.

Probst: Tanya, do you think idols could be in play tonight?

Tanya: I'll be danged if one gets pulled out tonight, because that there sure could change things up.

Probst: Do you think they're out there?

Tanya: It's likely. 'specially with exile in play and all.

Probst: Speaking of which, Jeremy, you spent the majority of this round exiled from your tribe. Does that concern you at all?

Jeremy: I mean, nah. I get along pretty well with everyone here, so I doubt I'm goin' anywhere tonight.

(Jessica rolls her eyes.)

Probst: Jessica, pretty noticeable reaction from you there.

Jessica: It bothers me a lot that someone can be so confident in his survival like that.

Probst: And why's that?

Jessica: Because I can't be.

(Sonnie smirks, with Rosalind looking confusedly at Tanya who shrugs.)

Probst: With all due respect, the only person truly safe tonight is Gerald. Even if that's the way Jeremy feels, it's also just the way you feel, right?

Jessica: I don't just feel that way, I know. I think I'm getting caught in a bit of guilty by association, and it's devastating to think that it could be ending a dream of mine prematurely, for something that I didn't even do.

Probst: Sonnie, do you have any idea what Jessica could be talking about?

Sonnie: Yes.

(A few people glance at Sonnie.)

Sonnie: The vote tonight should reflect what the tribe as a whole needs moving forward, and it's too late for that to change now.

(The camera pans across to Tanya, who seems unsure of Sonnie's last statement, then over to Jessica who sinks her head in sadness.)

Probst: Jenoveve, when you look at the body language of Jessica, who is clearly emotional right now, what does it tell you?

Jenoveve: It shows me just how much this game means to her, and it breaks my heart to see her that upset. I'm a mother of six children, and my eldest daughter is a bit younger than Jessica, but they're similar in personality and seeing her like this brings me back to times I've seen my daughter like this. As a mother, there's no worse feeling. But in the game of Survivor, I have to try remove myself from that, which is impossibly hard.

(Edith looks over at Jessica who is beside him, giving her a comforting pat on the back which everyone notices, with Jeremy looking annoyed at Edith touching her.)

Probst: Edith, you're also clearly upset to see Jessica like this. Where does that come from?

Edith: Look, I know how it feels to feel on the outs and on the bottom, because I feel just like Jessica does. I don't feel safe, and like Jessica, this is such a huge dream of mine to even be out here. Even though we haven't spoken a lot, we're two peas in a pod in that we're both big fans of the show, so there's nothing more painful than feeling in danger.

(Jessica wipes her eyes.)

Jessica: Thanks.

(There is a brief pause as Jessica regains her composure.)

Jessica: Jeff, it's not sadness. It's not fear. It's disappointment. I'm disappointed in myself that I'm a position where I could be leaving so soon. I've gone through a lot of hardships to have the chance to be here, and I don't want that to be cut short.

(The camera focuses on Tanya, whose usually stern composure has vanished, and instead is looking empathetic and completely torn emotionally.)

Jessica: But whatever will be, will be.

Probst: Alright. Before we vote, give me a show of hands, other than Gerald given that he has immunity, who feels safe tonight?

(Jeremy confidently raises his hand, once again annoying Jessica, as Edith shakes his head.)

Probst: Interesting. With that said, it's time to vote. Jenoveve, you're up.

(Jenoveve heads up to vote, casting her vote which isn't shown, before returning to her seat. A few others go up to vote, with their votes also not being shown, before Jeremy is shown confidently holding up a vote for Edith.)"wangi"

- You better keep your dorky little hands off my girl Jessica if you know what's good for you. (Jeremy places his vote in the urn, almost knocking it over in the process, before heading back to his seat. Rosalind then heads up, casting a vote for Jeremy, placing it into the urn. She heads back and sits back down as Jessica heads up next, taking a while to question her vote, before casting a vote which isn't shown. Tanya goes up next, similarly not sure who to vote, with her vote not shown. Lastly, Sonnie goes up, casting a vote for Jessica, holding it up to the camera.)"wangi"

- No amount of tears will help you tonight. If this is the weakness you show at the prospect of going home, you're going to need to toughen up a lot if you hope to stand a chance on Dueling Desert. Good luck. (Sonnie places his vote in the urn, before taking a seat with the others.)

Probst: I'll go tally the votes.

(There is once again a timeskip as Jeff goes to retrieve the votes, with him returning with the urn.)

Probst: If anybody has a hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now is the time to do so...

(The camera pans over Sonnie who doesn't react at all.)

Probst: I'll read the votes... first vote....

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JESSICA.

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EDITH (1-1).

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EDITH (2-1).

(Edith looks concerned, as Jessica also looks on hopelessly.)

Probst: That's two votes Edith, one vote Jessica...

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JESSICA (2-2).

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JEREMY (2-2-1).

(Jeremy suddenly looks around wide-eyed, completely stunned to see his name show up.)

Probst: That's two votes Jessica, two votes Edith, one vote Jeremy, three votes left...

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JEREMY (2-2-2).

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JEREMY (3-2-2).

(Jessica looks up somewhat hopefully, as Jeremy still appears completely confused.)

Probst: That's three votes Jeremy, two votes Jessica, two votes Edith, one vote left...

(The camera focuses in on Tanya who looks unsure of her decision.)

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JESSICA (3-3-2).

(Jessica buries her face in her hands, realising that she could have voted Jeremy to save herself, as Rosalind looks over at Tanya, with Tanya nodding back at her.)

Probst: We have a tie. Here's how it's going to work. Jeremy and Jessica will not vote, the rest of you can only vote for Jeremy or Jessica. Edith, you're up first, come grab the urn.

(The music suddenly fades out to almost silence, as the raw emotion of the tribal is felt by everyone. Edith slowly makes his way over, casting a vote for Jessica followed by a sad face, before placing it in the urn. Jenoveve heads up next, with her vote for Jessica also being shown, as she wipes a tear away and holds it up to the camera.)"wangi"

- You're a strong girl, so stay strong. I know with how much you want this, there's no reason you can't win your way back, so go out there and prove it. (Jenoveve places her vote in the urn, as Gerald heads up next, casting a vote for Jeremy and holding it up.)"wangi"

- I have no respect for cockiness, so this is a vote I'm definitely okay with casting. (He places his vote in the urn, before Sonnie heads up next, boldly writing Jessica's name and holding it up to the camera with a grin.)"wangi"

- Well what do you know? A perfect chance to show how "not close" you are with Jeremy by writing his name down squandered. You've most certainly brought this on yourself. (Sonnie shoves his vote into the urn vindictively, before heading back, with Rosalind coming up and like most of the others, casting a vote for Jessica which is shown. Lastly, Tanya heads up, and with a guilty expression on her face, writes Jessica's name on her parchment, holding it up.)"wangi"

- Seein' how much you want this dang thing is tearin' me apart, and I'm so sorry for this. I understand if you want nothin' to do with me anymore for goin' back on our alliance, but I ain't in a position to turn against everyone. (Tanya places the parchment in the urn, before sheepishly walking back to sit down.)

Probst: I'll go tally the votes...

(Emotional music begins to play instead of the usual vote reading music, as the camera pans passed an angry-looking Jeremy to a completely broken Jessica, who can't bare to face Jeff as he returns with the urn.)

Probst: I'll read the votes... first vote...

JESSICA :(

JEREMY (1-1).

(Jeremy rolls his eyes.)

Probst: That's one vote Jessica, one vote Jeremy...

JESSICA (2-1).

JESSICA (3-1).

(Jessica nods and begins to collect her belongings, trying her hardest to not break down and cry despite continuing to tear up.)

Probst: Fifth person voted out of Survivor: Dueling Desert...

JESSICA (4-1).

(Jessica sighs, and can't help but starting to cry.)

Edith: You're going to kill it out there.

(Edith hugs Jessica, which once again annoys Jeremy.)

Jeremy: Keep your hands off her!

Edith: Go to hell.

(A few people look shocked to hear Edith's outburst, most notably Jeremy, who quickly stops what he was about to say and is silent.)

Probst: Jessica, you need to bring me your torch.

(Jessica nods, before getting up and collecting her possessions, before grabbing her torch and walking over to Jeff.)

Probst: Jessica, the tribe has spoken.

(Jeff snuffs her torch.)

Probst: Time for you to go. Head on out to Dueling Desert where you will have a shot to re-enter this game.

Jessica: Th- thanks Jeff.

(Jessica walks out, with the camera cutting back to the entire tribe who seem somber.)

Probst: After what was clearly an emotionally charged vote, I think it's clear that this tribe is here to play, regardless of what feelings may get in the way. Grab your stuff and head on back to camp, goodnight.

Everyone picks up their belongings, heading out of tribal as the camera fades to black.

Tolmer
"tolmer"

- To be voted out with an idol in my pocket is a big slap in the face, but I guess I just put way too much trust in Jamie. I'm not mad that I left, because I don't have time to be mad. All my time, focus and dedication has to go towards Dueling Desert now, because there's not a chance in hell I'm about to leave this game for real with this idol in my possession. I'm getting back, and I'm using it to hang around for a while, just you watch.

Wangi
"wangi"

- I'm just... I'm speechless, I'm heartbroken, and I'm hurt... this was a dream of mine for so long, and it stings so badly that I left so soon... I have to come back. I'm not going to give up, and I'm going to fight... but right now everything just feels so hopeless...

Viewer Polls
Which of the targets did you want to see leave from Wangi? Jessica Jeremy Edith Someone else (specify in comments) Which of the targets did you want to see leave from Wangi? Calvin Charlotte Someone else (specify in comments) Of the four people on Dueling Desert, who is most likely to return? Calvin Grant Logan Jessica

Next Time On... Survivor
Tension is high after a close and contentious vote on Wangi..."wangi"

- You're all dead men walkin' for all I care! But with clearer lines drawn in the sand on Tolmer, things are more divided than ever..."tolmer"

- They claim that it's all sunshine and rainbows, but I'm not a moron, I know where I stand. Everything lies on their chances to win their first immunity challenge..."none"

- This challenge is all coming down to this last round... And one more person leaves the game for good..."tiaeteba"

- I'm ready to kick bubblegum and chew ass, and I'm all out of bubb- wait...