I Think My Head Might Explode!

This is the 8th episode of Survivor: Upolu!

Challenges
Immunity Challenge: TBD TBD. Winner: TBD

Apolima Tribe
(After Chadwick's elimination, Josephine and Nathaniel return to camp.)

Josephine: (apologetic) Nathaniel, I'm so sorry....

Nathaniel: (shrugs) Don't be. You voted the way you voted, and you can't change that. It's okay.

Josephine: How did you get the idol?

Nathaniel: Rebecca had it. She handed it to me as we were leaving camp, because she thought you'd turn against me. Turns out she was right.

Josephine: Can I explain? I want you to understand my choice.

Nathaniel: (looks up at the sky) It's getting quite late, and I'm tired. Can we do this in the morning?

Josephine: (sigh) Okay... Night, Nathaniel.

Nathaniel: Goodnight.

(They head to the sleeping shack; the camera first focuses on Nathaniel.)

"apolima"

- After we got back from Tribal Council, Josephine was all apologetic and wanted to explain everything, but truthfully, I didn't want to hear anything from her. The fact is she turned against me. No amount of apologising or what-if's can change that. I'm quite disappointed in her. I thought she was better than that. (sigh) I want to forgive her, I really do. I think she's a good person at heart underneath all the paranoia. But the thing is, I don't know if I can forgive or trust someone who essentially tried to vote me out of the game, which would have worked if I didn't have the idol.

(The camera then focuses on Josephine, who is worried sick.)

"apolima"

- Tonight I was all set: I was going to vote Nathaniel and align with Apolima post merge, and then... Nathaniel pulls out an idol! (sarcastic, giving thumbs up) great! Now, not only is Chadwick GONE, but Nathaniel is STILL IN THE GAME! And he was majorly pissed tonight! Oh, he didn't show it, but I could tell! I just... ugh. I'm so screwed now. My only hope is that, by some miracle, Desiree wasn't voted out. And I need to get back and explain everything to Hans before Nathaniel does. (sigh) Stupid immunity idols...

Namua Tribe
(After blindsiding Rebecca, Namua return from Tribal Council. Hans is shown to be estatic.)

Hans: Thank you very much, guys! I told you this was the best move. It'll all work out better for Namua in the future now, ja?

"namua"

- Tonight, that two-timing traitor Rebecca was blindsided, and I couldn't be happier right now! It's Namua or die, and if you go against Namua, you die. Simple as that. Desiree may still be in the game but I have absolutely no regrets about the move we just pulled, and I'm so glad that Vinny and Kiki saw my way! (laughs) Blindsides are fun, ja?

Vinny: Yeah, that was the best move for all of us. I can't believe she was trying to go behind our backs like that.

"namua"

- In the end, Kiki and I decided to go with Hans' plan of voting out Rebecca, because we looked back on the situation and we figured that Rebecca had been kinda lying to us from the outset. Plus, keeping Rebecca was going to create more problems than it solved. I knew Hans wasn't budging, and if we kept Rebecca, she would have flipped to Apolima to oust us. She's just that sketchy As nice a person she is, it was the best move for all of us to get rid of her.

Kiki: Yeah, well let's hope it doesn't backfire!

(The camera then changes to Desiree's alliance as they sit away from the other group, gloating about their survival.)

Sasha: Thank God for Hans! (laughs) Without him, you would have been gone, Desiree.

Desiree: Hans certainly helped with the situation. (smiles)

Ruben: (giggling) We totally blindsided her! Oh my god, she was stunned!

"namua"

- (giggles) I can't believe this! Here I was worried as hell that the guys were gonna turn their votes on ME, and the next thing I knew, Hans was coming up to us and asking to vote out Rebecca! Honestly I couldn't have been happier to vote that bitch out. I said she would pay for turning me down for an alliance on Day 2, and she just did! And the best part? The three of us have improved our odds SO much! Nathaniel's going to want to KILL Hans when he gets back, so we can get him on our side. You know, I'm glad Desiree and Sasha got swapped. I really think I can go all the way to the end with these girls!

Desiree: Yes, and the important part is, we're now back in this game. It will be the three of us standing at the final three, I guarantee it!

"namua"

- Tonight I directed my alliance to go after Rebecca. Even though tying up the votes would have given me three or four additional allies on my side, I didn't trust Rebecca for the life of me. She was a crafty little snake, and I felt she could have easily pulled the numbers to blindside me in the near future. The decision to vote her out without a second of hesitation. Tomorrow we'll most likely merge, and when that happens, I'll look for those on the bottom of Namua, pull them to my side, and obtain a majority. From there, it'll be smooth sailing to the end, and I'll win this whole damn thing. Just watch.

(The camera switches to Johannes and Skanda, who both look defeated.)

Johannes: Dude, that sucked. What the hell happened? I thought they were all voting Desiree.

Skanda: I thought so, too. Rebecca mustn't have been discrete enough.

Johannes: Well, like, what the hell are we gonna do?

Skanda: I don't know yet. Rebecca being gone screws up all our plans. We're still gonna stick together, right?

Johannes: (nodding) For sure. Like,. I'm going to the end with you. What ever you do, I'll do.

Skanda: Glad to hear it. I'm gonna need someone to help me get out of this mess.

"namua"

- I don't know what the hell happened, but all of a sudden, our main ally is gone. There better be a merge tomorrow or we're back in the minority, and this time, there'll be nothing to stop Desiree from destroying us. Ugh... (shakes head) If I get beaten by that bitch.... Whatever happens, I know I've got Johannes by my side, so hopefully his strength will end up saving the both of us. (sigh) I've dug myself a fairly deep hole here, haven't I?

The camera fades away.

Apolima Tribe
The camera re-opens to Josephine, as she sits by the rice pot, stirring it, as Nathaniel is still asleep.

"apolima"

- I screwed up badly last night, so today is the official Kiss Nathaniel's Ass day. I'm hoping I can explain the situation over some rice and beans, and get us back on even terms, so he doesn't try and lead a campaign against me. I mean, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right?

(Nathaniel gets up just as the breakfast is ready.)

Nathaniel: (stretching and yawning) Morning Jose- oh! Oh, you made breakfast.

Josephine: Yeah, my way of saying "sorry for being such a volatile bitch."

Nathaniel: (laughing) You didn't have to do that.

Josephine: (putting on a smile) I feel like I owe you some kind of explanation as to what happened last night.

Nathaniel: (sitting down, holding out his plate as Josephine scoops rice and beans on) Okay, sure. I appreciate that, Josephine.

(The two begin eating as Josephine starts talking, between mouthfuls.)

Josephine: Okay, so, Chadwick kind of grabbed on to the fact I didn't trust you guys, and he approached me about forming an alliance. He told me that I could cross to his Apolima alliance and make top four, and I felt I was on the bottom of Namua, so I really considered it. Then you came along and told me that I would lose all the Jury votes from Namua and that freaked me out. In the end, I decided to go with Chadwick, because I trusted him and I didn't trust you. That's all it was, seriously.

Nathaniel: What is it about me exactly that you don't trust? I don't recall doing anything against you.

Josephine: Okay, it's not you specifically. It's the fact that you're aligned with that snake Rebecca, and I do not trust Rebecca with a single ounce of my being.

Nathaniel: There's nothing to distrust when it comes to Rebecca. If you took the time to know her, she's a lovely individual.

Josephine: (rolls eyes) It's all part of the game! Can't you see that she's using you, Nathaniel? She's got you on a leash, like a puppy, and the second you threaten her, she'll kick you to the kerb faster than the speed of light!

Nathaniel: Rebecca isn't like that. And do you think I won't have enough self-awareness to realise if she turns on me? I think you're underestimating me here.

Josephine: I'm not underestimating you. From what I've seen, Rebecca has such a pull on you, that it's going to cloud your judgement. You need to get out now before you're hypnotised!

Nathaniel: (standing up abruptly) I'm going to go for a walk. Thanks for breakfast.

(Nathaniel leaves)

"apolima"

- I had to leave. I just had to. I couldn't handle the way Josephine was telling such lies about Rebecca! I know the REAL Rebecca, the one beyond this game, and her and I are going to go to the final two together. I don't care if I lose a million dollars to her, because I will have gained a friend for life, and that's more important than a million bucks.

(The camera changes to Josephine, who just rolls her eyes.)

"apolima"

- (trowing arms up in surrender) Nathaniel just proved my point! I tried to tell him the TRUTH about Rebecca, but he just said, (mimicking) "Oh, no, Rebecca won't do that! Not MY Rebecca! I know the REAL Rebecca! I can turn on her if she betrays me!" I'm sorry, NO. No. He won't do that ever. Rebecca has total control over him and it's laughable! You know what? I hope Rebecca got blindsided last night! Maybe then Nathaniel can actually PLAY THE GAME!

Beach
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The tribes go in together.)

Jeff: Each of you getting your first look at the other tribe. Chadwick and Rebecca voted out at the Tribal Councils.

(Skanda is shown smiling, while a grin spreads to Josephine's lips. Nathaniel looks crestfallen.) Jeff: Nathaniel, you're looking crushed.

Nathaniel: I just don't understand the logic behind voting out their own tribe member when there's a couple of strong Apolima members to choose from.

Hans: All will be explained.

Jeff: Josephine, Nathaniel's crushed, but you're grinning like you won the lottery. Why?

Josephine: I'm just glad they got rid of the biggest threat!

(Desiree is shown exchanging looks with Sasha, eyebrow raised.)

Jeff: Okay, so I'm guessing you're wondering what's going on now that there are ten left?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: Well, all I can say is... drop your buffs! You guys are officially merged!

(Everyone cheers)

(Jeff comes 'round with a jar)

Jeff: Come get your new buffs!

(Ruben is the first to dip his hand in the jar, and the camera focuses in on him.)

Ruben: (whispering) Not black, not black, not black...

(he pulls out an orange buff)

Ruben: Yes!

(As everyone else is picking out their orange buffs, the camera returns focus to Ruben, and a confessional is shown.)

"steve"

- WOOOO! It's orange! I swear to God, if we were gonna have ANOTHER black merged tribe, I was gonna explode! Like, seriously! Black is a cool colour, but it's SO over-used in Survivor!

(Once Jeff hands out all the buffs, and everyone puts them in, he returns to his spot.)

Jeff: Desiree, what are your thoughts on the merged colour?

Desiree: Orange goes well. I think we're all pretty happy!

Jeff: Of course, now, there are two things left to decide. The first: where will you live? The second: what will you name your tribe? To make the decision a little easier, we've provided you with a feast, which will be waiting for you back at your chosen camp. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. I'll see you soon.

(Everyone walks out.)

Merged Tribe
There is no argument from anyone: the tribe will head to the old Namua camp. After a short trek, the castaways are stunned upon arrival to find a massive buffet waiting for them.

Kiki: WOW!

(Everyone rushes to the buffet and starts picking out food. There is bread, cheese, fruit, cold meats, beer, soda and even champagne. Sasha is shown helping herself to a lot of cold meat.)

"steve"

- So we all got back to camp, and I think a lot of us were initially anxious as to where everyone stood alliance-wise, but when we saw that feast, all that went out the window and the game was forgotten about for an hour or two. I raced over to that cold meat section and I was having my god damn cold meats, and that was the end of that! You wanna talk strategy with ME? NOW??? Shut the hell up, there is a freaking buffet! (laughs)

Ruben is shown wolfing into a huge slice of bread and cheese while pouring himself a soda. Josephine is shown eating some grapes and strawberrries while sipping on her soda. Meanwhile, Hans and Vinny have opened two beers and clink their bottles together in celebration of making the merge.

Hans: (laughing) Bottoms up, ja?

Vinny: Bottoms up!

(As the two drink their beers, the camera focuses on Hans for a confessional.)

"steve"

- (holding hands up in surrender) It's true! Germans love their beer! (laughs) When I saw those cold ones sitting there, I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. It reminded me of my home country again.

The camera shows Desiree pouring herself and Sasha a glass of chamapgne, while Kiki fills her plate with meat, cheese and fruit and grabs a beer out of the ice bucket to join Hans and Vinny. The camera then switches to Johannes and Skanda. Johannes has a plate of grapes and is showing off with them.

Johannes: (laughs) Hey, Skanda, I can totally catch one of these in my mouth. Watch.

(Johannes throws a grape in the air and tries to catch it in his mouth. He misses, and the grape hits him on the nose and falls on the ground.)

Skanda: (laughs) You dork. You can't catch grapes in your mouth!

Johannes: (laughing) Okay, Miss Smart-ass, let's see you try!

(Johannes starts throwing grapes at Skanda. She squeals and tries to bat them away, then ends up losing her balance and falling on the ground on the ground. As she falls, she grabs Johannes' arm, dragging him down with her. They both collapse in giggle fits on the ground.)

Skanda: You dork! Grapes aren't for throwing, they're for eating!

Johannes: Hey, you started it!

(As they giggle some more, the camera focuses on Skanda.)

"steve"

- Johannes is the biggest dork, but he's my best friend out here. There's something about him that just makes me forget I'm in the game. (smiles) I think I'm actually falling in love with him. He makes me feel so special. Like, there, as we were lying on the ground, I felt a connection between us that I haven't felt with anyone before. (shakes head) Trust me to fall in love on TV of all places...

At this stage, the only one who seems to not be enjoying himself is Nathaniel. He has taken his plate of food to an isolated place, and picks at it lazily.

"steve"

- I can't believe they all turned on Rebecca. How could they do that? How could they vote out one of their own? The plan was, and should have been, Desiree. This isn't the Namua I know anymore. I don't know whether I should side with them. They betrayed Rebecca, so what's to stop them betraying me?

As Nathaniel begins to eat his bread and soda, the camera goes into a timeskip. When it returns to normal time, everyone is full from the feast, and they begin to brainstorm ideas for the tribe name.

Vinny: What do we wanna call this thing?

Sasha: We could do a portmanteau of the tribe names. Apomua or Nalima?

Kiki: Apomua sounds kind of stupid, so if we did do that, we'd have to go with Nalima. It gels better.

Hans: Ja, Nalima is the better sounding of the two.

Desiree: I don't know... portmanteaus seem a little lazy. I mean, where's the creativity? I think, since we're in Samoa, we could call ourselves something Samoan. Since both our tribe names came from Samoan islands, why don't we use another island for our tribe name? How about Fanautapu?

Ruben: (shakes head) Nah, it sounds like a bit of mouthful, and it seems too easy to call ourselves after another island. I have a better idea. I googled a whole bunch of stuff about Samoa before I came out here in case we had to come up with tribenames, and I found something interesting: let's call ourselves Malietoa! It's a chiefly title in Samoa that translates as "Great Warrior".

Kiki: That sounds like a good idea. What do you guys think?

Skanda: Yeah, that sounds cool. What do you think, Johannes?

(Johannes is staring into space, and seems unaware that Skanda is calling on him.)

Skanda: (nudges) Johannes?

Johannes: Wha...? Dude, we could literally call the tribe Steve for all I care.

Nathaniel: Wait a minute, why don't we do that?

Vinny: Do what?

Nathaniel: Name ourselves Steve. We take stuff too seriously out here. It would be nice to have a joke about our tribe name.

Sasha: (laughs) Yeah, I'm for it. What better way to etch ourselves in Survivor history than being known as the group who called their tribe Steve?

Ruben: WHAT!?

Hans: (giggling) Okay, fine! Let's be the "Steve" tribe.

Vinny: (laughing) Oh, man. I can't believe we're doing this.

Ruben: We can't call ourselves ''Steve! ''We're in Samoa, for crying out loud! It has to be something to do with Samoan culture!

Johannes: Who says? Get over it, Ruben. Let's have some fun and call ourselves Steve!

Johannes: (laughs) I wasn't actually serious, guys.

Sasha: Well, we are!

Desiree: Are we actually doing this?

Sasha: (chuckling) Why not? It would be our little running joke for the season. The name Steve has zero reference to our lives or the game. It's just a bit of fun.

Ruben: Oh, come on! Why can't we go with Malietoa? It sounds way better!

Kiki: Because we're going with Steve, and we're having fun for once. All in favour of calling ourselves Steve?

(Everyone but Ruben puts their hand up.)

Vinny: Ruben?

Ruben: (folds arms, grumbles) Whatever. I'm outvoted anyway. Let's be the freaking "Steve" tribe.

Hans: (laughs) Then I hearby declare our tribe will be going by the name of Steve!

(As everyone celebrates and laughs, the camera focuses on Hans.)

"steve"

- (laughing) I can't believe it! We're actually calling ourselves Steve! Fear us! We are the noble warriors of the Steve tribe! (falls down laughing)

Desiree: Well, Steve it is.

"steve"

- I thought it was nice that we called the tribe Steve. As hard as I play this game, I thought it was good of us to come together for a second to step back and give ourselves a joke tribe name. It just goes to show that none of us are serious 100% of the time and we can still have a joke every now and again.

(The camera focuses on Nathaniel, as he smiles.)

"steve"

- Everyone liked the tribe suggestion of Steve because it was a joke. But, for me, the name carries a more personal reason. When Rebecca and I first bonded, she jokingly told me that she had 37 cats called Steve, and so, I wanted to pay homage to her for getting me this far. I'm glad the entire tribe decided to go with the idea. I hope Rebecca likes it!

(As everyone laughs, Ruben sits down with his arms folded.)

"steve"

- I can't believe we're calling ourselves STEVE! That is the STUPIDEST tribe name EVER! Malietoa is WAY better. (groans) Everyone on this tribe sucks.

After the tribe name has been decided, the focus is immediately placed back on strategy. The camera places focus on the fomer original Namua members, minus Ruben.

Nathaniel: Okay, guys, I have to know: What the hell happened last night? As far as I was made aware, the plan was Desiree. Why is Rebecca gone?

Kiki: That was the plan, until we discovered that Rebecca was in a secret alliance with Skanda and Johannes. You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?

Nathaniel: Of course I knew about it! For your information, it wasn't a "secret alliance". It was a false agreement to ensure Johannes and Skanda flipped over to our side. There was absolutely no wavering of loyalty to Namua, not on my part, not on Rebecca's part. Which you would have known had you asked Rebecca instead of jumping to conclusions.

Kiki: Nathaniel, with all due respect to you, you're being a little ridiculous here. We assumed Rebecca had flipped because we saw her hugging Skanda and Johannes on the beach. That screams flipping. And we couldn't just go up and ask her, because she would have said no. What were we supposed to do? Of course we jumped to conclusions. We pulled Desiree's group in because they'd vote for whoever, and we pulled the blindside off. We had to do it to ensure our survival.

Hans: And another thing I don't get, if the plan was to be a fake alliance, why didn't I get told about it?

Nathaniel: It happened after you left. Skanda proposed a spontaneous plan, and we were just forced to agree with it. Were we supposed to say no? (sigh) The reason we didn't tell you was because we didn't want to ruffle feathers. We could deal with Skanda and Johannes later, when the time came.

Hans: But don't you see how not telling me could lead to me thinking there was a real alliance going on?

Nathaniel: I suppose so. (sigh) I'm just really disappointed. I thought we were all a team.

Vinny: We are all a team. We just have to make sure that Skanda and Johannes flip to Namua.

Josephine: And if they don't? Nathaniel, where would your loyalty be? With us, or them?

Nathaniel: You guys, of course. I'm with Namua 100% of the way. Johannes and Skanda are just extra votes.

Hans: That's good to hear!

Nathaniel: Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to have a walk now.

(Nathaniel leaves.)

Kiki: I really don't trust that guy... If he didn't tell us about the "fake alliance", that insinuates he's got tight bonds with them, tighter than we thought. I'm thinking it's best for us if we pull some strings and initiate a Nathaniel blindside. We've got the four of us here; all we'd need is one more vote- Ruben- and then tell Nathaniel we're voting for someone else. That's 5-4-1 and Nathaniel's out.

Josephine: (nodding) I agree. Nathaniel's way too untrustworthy!

Vinny: Woah, aren't we getting a bit ahead of ouselves? Besides, Ruben? He's tight with Desiree, he could run back to her and get Nathaniel on their side.

Kiki: Not if we convince him that staying with us is the best move. I want Nathaniel out of here. He's too wishy-washy.

Vinny: (sigh) Look, why don't I go talk to him one-on-one and see where his head is at? I think his vote is too important to us at this stage.

Kiki: Be my guest.

(Vinny gets up and leaves. Firstly, the camera focuses on Kiki as she watches him go.)

"steve"

- I know Vinny's heart is in the right place, but frankly, I can't afford to put my trust in someone as wishy-washy as Nathaniel is. I'm definitely the number one target on the other side right now because of my physical strength, so I have to make sure my core alliance is with people I can trust 100%. Nathaniel is just too all over the place right now to fall into that category. He's miffed at us because we booted Rebecca, AND he could have strong bonds with Johannes and Skanda. If we let him in our alliance the way his head's at now, it could be disastrous for us. Besides, if Nathaniel likes Rebecca so much, I'm sure he won't mind spending the last 18 days with her at the Jury house. (laughs)

(The camera changes focus to Vinny, who wears a worried expression.)

"steve"

- This is freakin' nuts! First everyone blindsides Rebecca, and now Kiki's talking about getting Nathaniel out because he could be wishy-washy. The guy's just miffed, and of course he's going to be if we take out his best friend. She does have a point, though. No one on our team is sure of where Nathaniel stands at the moment. I need to talk to him and convince him that we're all still on his side, and I think I know just the way to do it.

Hans: (shakes head) Man, I'm worried about Nathaniel...

Josephine: (sighs) I'm probably not helping....

Hans: (confused) Why?

Josephine: (exhales deeply) Don't kill me, but... I voted for Nathaniel last night. The only reason he's still here is because Rebecca gave him an immunity idol when they got separated.

(Both Hans and Kiki seem stunned at this revelation. They exchange looks with each other and shake heads, making Josephine agitated.)

Josephine: What!?

Kiki: ...Why?

Josephine: For the same reason as you: I didn't trust Nathaniel and Rebecca and I wanted to split them up! Chadwick was willing to work with me and I jumped on it! If I'd know Nathaniel had an idol I would have voted for Chadwick in a heartbeat!

Kiki: Well.... we're in trouble then.

Hans: Ja, deep trouble...

Josephine: What are we gonna do?

Kiki: Close our eyes and pray like hell that Vinny pulls through.

Josephine: Oh, on that note, it's actually time for me to pray. I'll see you guys in a bit.

(As Josephine leaves, Hans and Kiki once again exchange worried glances, before the camera focuses on Josephine.)

"steve"

- . I shot myself in the foot big time by voting for Nathaniel last night! I think I may have just pushed him further away. And now I'm worried that I'll be used as a compromise to get Nathaniel over to Namua! Ugh. I really need this prayer break. I think it'll clear my head.

(The camera changes focus to Desiree, Sasha and Ruben.)

Desiree: Right, guys. This alliance of three is solid, but we're still in the same boat as last time: we've only got three in a huge tribe, so that's not majority. We need to bring people over to our side ASAP.

Ruben: Wait, before we go into anything, these guys are just numbers, right? It's us three to the end?

Desiree: Absolutely. Who do you think we should bring over?

Sasha: It's absolutely key that we bring over Skanda and Johannes. Those two are as tight as you can get, so whichever alliance they join gets two votes. They seem pretty keen on flipping but we can't let them join Namua!

Desiree: Agreed. They did vote with Rebecca last time, so now that she's gone, hopefully they'll realise that they don't have a safe place in Namua and come to our side.

Ruben: They'd be dumb not to! Guaranteed 5th over guaranteed 7th? Pffft!

Desiree: We should also definitely look into swinging someone from the bottom of Namua. Who should we target, Ruben?

Ruben: We need to go for Josephine. Kiki, Hans and Vinny are all super-tight and loyal to Namua, so they're not going anywhere. Josephine was on the bottom to begin with, and Vinny actually campaigned for her to go. Since then she's never been in with Namua.

Sasha: That sounds great. Why don't you go talk to her?

Ruben: Not me! She absolutely hates me! She thinks I'm a giant Islamophobe just 'cause I complained about her praying at dawn.

Sasha: Well that puts a dent in things. Desiree, how about you go talk to her?

Desiree: Would it be better if you did it? You're a great negotiator.

Sasha: (shakes head) I think you can get through to her the best. Go on, I'm sure you'll think of something.

Desiree: Okay, I'll go. By the end of this, Josephine is going to be firmly on the side of Apolima!

(As Desiree leaves, the camera focuses in on her for a confessional.)

"steve"

- Talking to Josephine will be like closing a sale on a house. You have to sweet talk them into buying, make them convinced they NEED what you're offering them. Josephine will never be able to say no to me, and when we can convert her, Skanda and Johannes to my alliance, we'll be on top of the world! Oh, those guys will wish they'd gotten rid of me when they had the chance!

(The camera then switches to Sasha. A small, confident and cunning smile spreads to her lips as she watches Desiree go.)

"steve"

- (laughs) Oh, innocent Desiree. The reason I pushed so hard for her to go talk to Josephine is, the way Ruben described her makes Josephine sound very emotional and over-reacting. I needed to make sure that, if there's a fall out from this, that Desiree takes the heat and not me. The funniest part? She actually listened to me and put herself in danger. It amuses me that Desiree thinks SHE'S the one running this alliance. (shakes head) No, sweetie. This is Queen Sasha's kingdom.

(The camera switches to Nathaniel, who is sitting alone in the forest, as he is joined by Vinny.)

Polls- During Episode
So, as you can see, the merged colour tribe will be orange. What do you think? Yay! Boo!

Do you like Rebecca's Jury outfit? Yes! No!

Thoughts on the tribe name? It's awesome! It's okay. It sucks!

Author's Notes

 * There will be no Day 19 Namua as I feel there is nothing necessary to add. However, there will be Day 19 Apolima. :)