Already Rigged Against Me

This is the premiere episode of Survivor: Melanesia.

Challenges
Immunity= Challenge: Temple of Syrinx Castaways must race through a series of obstacles before climbing up a large set of walls to the top of a tower in order to complete a puzzle. The first tribe to finish the puzzle wins. Winner: TBD

Introduction
The show opens up to a panoramic shot of the beautiful Bismarck Sea, surrounded by a ring of lush, green islands. After a few seconds of the camera lingering on the scenic view of the Bismarck Archipelago, the view abruptly pans upwards, showing a small helicopter loudly flying above the sea. Inside, the infamous host of Survivor, Jeff Probst himself, can be seen grinning with his classic dimples as the camera cuts to his photogenic face.

Jeff Probst (Shouting): We are flying thousands of feet above the region of Melanesia, a beautiful, isolated collection of archipelagos on the western-most edge of the Pacific Ocean. These islands are home to a diverse range of hundreds, if not thousands, of different ethnic groups. It is here where eighteen Americans will begin the journey of a lifetime.

Once the first piece of Jeff's spiel has concluded, the scene cuts to a distant shot of two equally sized helicopters (both larger than Jeff's) flying gradually towards the camera. Another cut occurs, this time to the inside of one of the helicopters. Inside, nine men can be seen with a mix of excitement and nervousness on their faces. The scene focuses in particular on a young man wearing a suit. He has a rather smug smirk on his face as his confessional begins playing. Proceeding Dylan's confessional, we are shown an older looking man of Eastern Asian descent as he has a very gleeful, almost goofy smile on his face. He appears overjoyed to be on the helicopter beginning his Survivor journey as the scene cuts to his confessional. Following Tom's confessional, the scene cuts between the faces of a few more of the men on the helicopter before transitioning to the other helicopter, which contains the nine women fighting for the million-dollar prize. We are given an extended view of a beautiful young woman with flowing orange-brown hair as she marvels on the stunning sights below her. At the conclusion of Nia's confessional, the camera then focuses on an older woman who, from her demeanor and her gaze, appears to be very intense. She has her arms crossed and is shown tapping her foot, impatiently waiting to start the game, as the scene cuts to her confessional. After Farrah's confessional has played, the scene cuts between a few more of the women's excited and nervous faces before cutting back to Jeff, who is still smiling just as eagerly as ever.

Jeff Probst: The castaways have been instructed not to speak to one another until they have gotten off of their helicopters. However, first impressions have already started forming.

Jeff's statement is immediately followed by a shot of a tall, handsome bearded man smiling happily as he makes eye contact with a shorter black man wearing a bright blue shirt. Proceeding Jarvis's confessional, the camera shifts focus slightly to an older man wearing a suit and a hat, completing a woefully old-fashioned look. Although he seems excited to embark on the journey, his smile fades when he makes eye contact with a younger man with long, blonde hair. He shakes his head as slightly as he can as the scene cuts to his confessional. Following Tim's confessional, the scene transitions to the other helicopter, where a thin woman with short hair can be seen with an almost forced smile on her face as she eyes her fellow competitors. She looks at length at a taller, plus-sized woman with red hair. She appears slightly disgusted as the scene cuts to her confessional. After Kennedy's confessional, the scene focuses on the woman she was talking about. She seems pretty nervous about the game that is about to unfold, yet she also seems ready for whatever the game might throw at her. As she looks around at the other people on the helicopter with her, the scene cuts to her confessional. Proceeding Genevieve's confessional, the scene returns once more to Jeff Probst sitting happily and excitedly in his helicopter.

Jeff Probst: It is the ultimate social experiment: eighteen Americans from all walks of life forced to work together to survive, or be voted out of the tribe. In the end, only one will remain to claim the million-dollar prize. (smirks) This season, though, they will be facing one additional obstacle: they will have to survive for an entire day without me or anybody else giving them any information on what they're supposed to do. (stifles a chuckle) 39 days, eighteen people, one Survivor!

Following Jeff's classic line, the season's intro plays before the show cuts to a commercial break.

Abandoned Beach
After the commercial break, the shot begins with an overhead shot of the luscious scenery. The scene then focuses on the two helicopters, landing on the beach of Melanesia. The doors of the helicopters then open, and castaways start rushing out, to then see nothing waiting for them. The camera zooms into a younger black woman with dreadlocks.

Naisha: Oh hell no, where are we? Where's Jeff?

All the castaways walk out, in complete confusion on where Jeff is and what their tribes are. The camera zooms into a blonde woman in bright orange, leaving the helicopter and laughing in shock. She gives a confessional on the matter. After everyone gets off of the helicopter, the castaways look back and watch it fly off.

Tim: Well, looks like we're saying goodbye to the outside world.

Jenny: See ya in 39 days!

As the tribe laughs, the helicopter takes off, and gets farther and farther away until it could no longer be seen.

Tim: There it goes.

Branden: So (claps hands) do we wait around for Jeff or get workin'?

Tyler Can't we, like, ask who everyone is first?

Branden: I'd much rather get working. We don't have that much sunlight left.

Genevieve: Not to take sides, but I'd much rather get to know everyone I'll be living with first.

Naisha: To take sides, it will be much easier to get sh*t done if we actually know who's who.

Branden: Oh, whatever. Y'all can have your little pow-wow to find out who each other, but I'll be out here building you guys a place to sleep. If you don't like it, you should've helped.

Branden storms off. The group stays quiet for a little while, in shock at Branden's attitude.

Tyler: Man, what's his problem?

The rest of tribe stays silent and shrugs.

Tyler: I would call him out to come back and give an introduction, but I didn't catch his name, so I can't really call him. (chuckles)

While the rest of the castaways give a stifled laugh, Naisha gives her thoughts on the situation at hand. After Naisha gives her confessional, the mood shifts back to a joyous tone, and introductions begin. Everyone is sitting in the water as they laugh and talk.

Alivia (laughing): Okay, okay. Anyone wanna introduce themselves first?

Nobody speaks, all waiting for someone to volunteer.

Alivia: Hm, guess I'll go. Well, My name's Alivia, I'm 20 years young, and I live in Brooklyn!

Naisha: You livin' in New York too, babe? Same here! I'm in Yonkers.

The two girls laugh and celebrate, and then high five.

Alivia: Ooh, well I guess we have something in common!

Naisha: Well, what do ya do for yo' job?

Alivia: Well, I work as a personal trainer for my official job, but more than that I'm an LGBTQ+ advocate!

Most of the tribe claps loudly, except for Dylan, who crosses his arms, and Kennedy, who looks uncertain and claps slowly. Kennedy gives a confessional on the matter. on the situation at hand. Kennedy: Ok, can I go?

Nathan: Go right ahead!

Kennedy: My name is Kennedy Copeland, I'm a 35 year old mom, and I live in Park City, Utah!

While the rest of the tribe claps, a woman in blue with a brunette ponytail squints her eyes at Kennedy. They lock eyes, and Kennedy suddenly gets tense. The shot goes to the woman in blue leaving a confessional. After one more lingering glance between the two, the next person goes and introduces themselves.

Zayden: Ok, uh, my name's Zayden, I live in Golfport, Mississippi, I'm 25 and a dentist.

Jarvis: Well, that figures; you have excellent teeth!

Zayden: (grins) Uh, thanks! Are you a dentist too? Yours are probably whiter than mine!

Jarvis: Nah, I'm a sports writer. Jarvis, by the way. Livin' in Seattle.

Zayden: Nice! You seem like one of my bros back home.

Jarvis: Me too! You look so much like one of my best buds, it's uncanny!

For a few more minutes, Jarvis and Zayden chat, as a few more shots of some of the rest of the tribe watching the two talk are shown, as all the others look uninterested.

Genevieve: Alright, lovebirds, can we get to the next person?

Jarvis: Lovebirds? You might wanna tell that to my girlfriend back home.

Genevieve: Sure. Anyone wanna go next?

Tim: Sure, uhh, I'm Tim, I live in Fallon, Nevada and I'm a school superintendent!

Austin: And how old are you?

Tim: 59 years young!

Austin: Wow, good on you! Out here provin' it's never too late to follow your dreams.

Tim (jokingly mad): You calling me old?

Austin: I- no-

Tim: Oh, calm it, son. I'm just kidding with you.

Austin: Phew! You scared me.

Tim: Don't worry. I'm not that hotheaded.

After a few seconds of smiling and silence, Nia interrupts.

Nia: Well, I'll go. My name's Nia, and I'm a 29 year old from Atlanta.

Farrah: What's your job?

Nia: Well, I'm a dancer...

Farrah: Like, a professional dancer?

Nia: Technically.

Farrah: What does that mean?

Nia: I guess you could say...I'm an exotic dancer.

The tribe gasps and then claps.

Nathan: You strip?

Nia: My title is exotic dancer. If my title was stripper, I would've said 'I'm a stripper.'

Nathan: Wow, ok. I'll take note.

As Nia stares a little more into Nathan, he has a confessional on his thoughts on Nia. In the distance, various other introductions can be heard, coming from Nathan, Austin, and Tom. However, the scene then zooms in on Branden, throwing a long piece of bamboo into a pile. The shot goes back to the group in the water.

Genevieve: God, Branden is working his ass off.

Farrah: Why is he doing this? We've only been out here for, what, 30 minutes? It's not like we're gonna take all day.

Genevieve: I think he's just used to having no down time and having to work 24/7.

Farrah: Well, that may be it. Still no excuse to be a dick.

As the group talks about Branden, the scene returns to Branden's focus. He is heard groaning at having to do all the work he can. As Branden gives a confessional, a montage plays him of him working hard on the shelter, making a solid frame in the end. One last shot is shown of Branden glancing at a frame for his shelter.

Branden: Hm, it'll last the night, at least.

Branden takes a rest in the shelter, as the shot returns back to introductions.

Alivia: Anyone wanna go next?

Dylan: I'm going. My name's Dylan, I'm from Derby, Kansas and I work as an IT consultant.

Jarvis: IT consultant? You must be smart!

Dylan: I sure am. Need it for the job.

Naisha: Full of it. Who's next?

Most of the cast holds in laughs at Naisha's comment, but Dylan keeps his arms crossed, seemingly about to curse Naisha out.

Bianca: Well, My name is Bianca, I'm a 53 year old mother of two, and I work as a sales manager!

Nia: Oh, what are your kids' names?

Bianca: Gizmo and Rhubard!

Farrah (under her breath): The poor children.

Nia: Oh, um, do they live with you?

Bianca: Well, they don't really have a choice! Unless they wanna be put up for adoption.

Nia: You don't let your kids move out?

Bianca: Sadly for them, the government doesn't really let kitties move out by themselves.

Jarvis: Oh my god, they're cats? You could've clarified they weren't human!

Bianca: But, they're like my best friends, they might as well be human!

Jarvis: Ok, ok. Who's next?

As Jenny begins talking and introducing herself, Austin gives his thoughts and opinions. Naisha: Y'all want a bit of my story?

Dylan: Hurry up, it's getting late.

Naisha: Boy, you got some nerve. Don't try me.

Dylan: You sai-

Naisha (raising her voice): I don't want to hear it!

Dylan: Whatever, go ahead.

Naisha: Anyways, I'm Naisha, as I said, I'm from Yonkers, and I'm a hairdresser!

Jade: Way to state the obvious, your hair is stunning! It looks really well kept!

Naisha: Thank you so much! Maybe I'll help fix up your hair someday!

After a few seconds of the tribe smiling at each other, Tyler mumbles a bit and starts talking.

Tyler: Anyone mind if I go next?

Nathan: Hey, nobody's stopping you.

Tyler: Well, my name's Tyler, and I was raised in Kahului, Hawaii! Hawaii's actually the perfect place for me to live, since I'm, like, really big into surfing, being by beaches 24/7 is a big plus for me! I don't mean to, uh, brag or whatever, but I wouldn't give up what I do for anything!

The castaways stay silent for a minute.

Tim: Well, how old are you, and what do you do for a living?

Tyler: Funny enough, I'm 26, but I was 25 just last week! My birthday was literally, like, 5 days ago, and here I am playing Survivor, it's almost like a present!

Naisha proceeds to roll her eyes, and seeing this, Nia laughs and points at her. Naisha returns the smile back.

Farrah: Hey y'all, I'm Farrah, and I'm a 46 year old mother of two from McKinney, Texas!

Jade: Is being a mother your job, or do you have another job?

Farrah: Well, being a mom is a job on its own, but yeah, I'm also a swim coach.

Austin: You coach kids?

Farrah: Sure do.

Austin: Wow, lots of respect. If I had to deal with annoying kids as my job, I would yell at them all the time!

Farrah: Hey, you don't think that's what I do every day?

Austin (laughs): I don't blame you!

The two laugh a bit more, and Austin begins to give details on his life.

Austin: To keep this going, my name's Kenshin but I'd rather you guys called me Austin,and I'm a clerk from Irvine, California!

Jenny: Wow, Kenshin's a really exotic name! What ethnicity are your parents?

Austin: Mom and pops are both Japanese, they moved to the States to get a better life for me.

Jenny: Aw, that's great! Your parents must've really loved you to change their whole lives to help you!

Austin: I really couldn't be more grateful!

While every other castaway claps and smiles, Jade stands still, and excuses herself from the group, to walk back to land.

Genevieve: I guess we lost one!

Dylan: Why did blondie leave? She seemed pretty engaged in the conversation.

Zayden: I'll talk to her when we're all done.

Genevieve: Actually, I think I'm the last one, so I'll make it quick. My name's Genevieve, and I'm a 28 year old baggage handler from Dothan, Alabama!

Kennedy: Oh, a southern girl! How's it like down in sweet home Alabama?

Genevieve: It's pretty nice, actually! They aren't lying when they talk about southern hospitality, the majority of the people there are actually really nice!

After the tribe stands in the water and laughs a bit more, the shot regains its focus.

Farrah: Well, it was great getting to know all of you, but I think we really need to get back, that bald guy's head is probably about to explode with us having been gone for so long!

Jarvis: I guess so. It may be getting dark soon anyways!

The tribe all heads back to the beach, grabs their shirts, and walks back onto land. Branden looks out from the shelter to see the 16 castaways returning to the shelter.

Branden: (grunts) About time.

As everyone else breaks out into social groups, Jarvis sits in the shelter and looks at Branden.

Jarvis: Wow, nice shelter, dude!

Branden sits up and grins confidently.

Branden: Thanks, my man.

The two shake hands.

Branden: It's Branden, by the way. Sorry for not coming to introductions.

Jarvis: I'm not gonna lie, you're gonna need to do some talking in order to stay in this game. People aren't happy you ditched us.

Branden: I'll do what I have to do, I guess.

As the two look out into the water, Branden gives a confessional, before an ad break occurs. After the ad break, the shot goes back to an overhead shot of the tribe camp. Most of the tribe is sitting, talking and laughing, and the camera zooms into Zayden, scratching his chin and looking into the sea.

Zayden: Has anyone seen Jade?

Branden: I saw her when she left. She said she was taking a walk and needed some time alone. Seemed pretty genuine.

Zayden: (sighs) I hope she's okay.

Branden: Me too.

Zayden, seeming upset, gives a confessional. Zayden: That's it, (gets up) my conscious won't let her stay alone.

Branden: Good luck finding her, she's deep in the jungle.

Zayden: I'll find a way.

Zayden is shown walking in the jungle, looking through to find Jade. The next shot shows Jade sitting next to a pond in the jungle, and she is heard crying. The camera goes from her back to showing her face, with her eyes red and tears rolling down her cheek. She cups her head in her hands, and continues to cry. She gives her thoughts in a confessional, while still crying. As Jade continues to tear up, Zayden finds her, and approaches her. He sees Jade crying, and goes and comforts her.

Zayden: Are you okay?

Jade: Not really, I just needed some alone time.

Zayden: Something happened during our introductions?

Jade: Well, yeah. I'll talk about it later when I'm not a crying mess.

Zayden: Okay.

Zayden gives Jade a hug, as she cries some more.

Jade: (crying) Thanks, Zayden. I think I'm gonna go back to camp now.

Zayden: Okay, yeah, let's go. Hopefully nobody thinks you were going around running for some idol.

Jade: Oh, no, I hope nobody thinks that.

As the two walk back to camp, Zayden gives one final confessional to close out the scene. After Jade and Zayden's return, a scene with Tyler, carrying wood and coconut husks is shown.

Tyler: Anyone carry glasses around here?

Tim: I do!

Tyler: Could I use 'em for a sec?

Tim: Oh no, should I be worried about why you need my glasses?

Tyler: Nah man, I'm just starting a fire! If nobody else gonna do it, I'll step up to the plate.

Tim: Do you know what you're doing? I don't want my glasses to get broken because you misused them!

Tyler: Relax, man, I'll be fine! All I need to do is put them in the sunlight and on the firewood, and then bam, we're gonna have a flame!

As Tyler sits near the glasses, Jenny walks over and sits next to Tyler.

Jenny: So, starting a fire over here?

Tyler: Sure am, Jen! Don't stress, I know what I'm doin'.

Jenny: Well, if you want some advice, I'm here to help.

Tyler: Go ahead, try me.

Jenny: Well, you may want to go get some water on the lens, because it intensifies how the beam hits the ground.

Tyler: Damn, how do you know all about that? You're smart!

Jenny: Oh, I studied for this game a lot, I know everything about making a fire, swimming, fishing, all of that.

Tyler: Impressive!

Jenny (smiling): Thanks!

As Tyler and Jenny talk and laugh some more, they soon get a flame going, then proceed to cheer and high five. As the flame burns, Tyler gives a confessional on everything. After this, the shot goes back to Tyler and Jenny next to the fire they both helped create.

Tyler: We make a good team!

Jenny: I guess we do!

After a bit more talking and laughing, Jenny is next to leave a confession. After this scene, the music becomes more cheery, the tribe is shown working on improving the shelter Branden began working on. First, Tom and Tyler work together on throwing bamboo into the pile.

Tyler: You know, as a man your age, you've been a great contributor!

Tom (laughing): I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment or not!

Tyler: Oh don't worry, it was meant as a compliment.

After the two laugh a bit, the next shot of people working is of Nia and Nathan tying palm fronds, and finally, a shot of Genevieve and Alivia laughing while putting wood onto the roof of the shelter is shown. After this montage, the shot goes on to show Naisha napping in the shelter as people work around her. Giving her the side eye, a confessional is given, over audio of Naisha snoring. As Naisha continues to lay down and relax in the shelter, Branden and Tim are shown walking through the lush jungle with a bamboo chute.

Branden: It's great to have a moment to take in the beautiful landscape around here.

Tim: Agreed, I can't even believe I'm out in the middle of Melanesia right now!

The two walk through the trees some more in silence.

Tim: Penny for your thoughts on the tribe so far?

Branden: Well, for the most part I'm impressed by the tribe's work ethic, but there are exceptions.

Tim: I think the same way. We both know who the exception is.

Branden: I'll give you a hint. Their name rhymes with "Baisha"

Tim (chuckling): Well, that doesn't leave many people left, does it?

Branden: Sure doesn't. I'm pretty sure when I last checked she was taking a nap in the shelter while we're renovating the shelter all around her.

The camera zooms back into Naisha napping in the shelter as others are tending to the fire and tying palm fronds.

Tim: Hey, the good thing is we've got an easy first boot.

Branden: I guess that is true.

As the two walk some more, Branden progressively looks more angry.

Branden: Do you think it would be a bad idea to call Naisha out when I got to camp?

Tim: I mean, I haven't heard anyone saying they particularly liked Naisha, so I don't know how people would react.

Branden: Well, screw it. (puts down bamboo chute) You got this?

Tim: Sure, go ahead.

As Branden smiles devilishly at Tim, he storms through the jungle. When Branden leaves, Tim puts on a confused face and chuckles, putting his hands up to show his confusion. While Tim laughs, he gives a confessional on the incident. In the next scene, Branden stomps over to the shelter, appearing out of the trees.

Nathan: Where's Tim?

Branden: Is Naisha still napping?

Nathan: Probably.

Branden, scowling, walks over to the shelter. At the sight of Naisha lying down doing nothing, Branden claps right in Naisha's face. She wakes up and lets out a scream, in shock.

Naisha (angry): What the hell, Branden? You couldn't tell I was asleep?

Branden: I could, that's the problem.

Naisha: Oh, you're crossing a line you don't wanna cross, honey. Don't mess with me when I'm getting my beauty sleep.

Branden (yelling): I made this shelter, so I am allowed to tell you if you can sleep in it or not, and right now I'm telling you to get off your ass and contribute!

Naisha: Don't act like you're my mama, you ain't gonna boss me around like that

Branden: Oh, please. Can't you act like a grown adult for at least a minute, is that too much to ask?

Naisha: Actually, it is too much to ask. Even though I never knew sleeping meant that I was acting like a child, but sure, believe what you want to believe.

Branden: Anyone with half a brain could tell that you're in the wro-

Naisha (yelling): Don't you dare call me stupid! I ain't no fool to you!

Branden: Chill, why are you getting so defensive?

Naisha: You literally just implied I was some kinda dumbass, which I clearly ain't! I've had it up to here with you being a dick around here, since the minute you walked to this shitty ass beach you were all 'work, work, work' when nobody wants to carry that attitude! We ain't all workhorses around here like you claim to be.

Branden: I'm just trying to help you, because if I'm not the one to tell you you're being lazy, somebody else is gonna tell you.

Naisha: Well why didn't you let someone else say it, why do you feel the need to always be involved and be the center of attention? Nobody was talking to you, you were in the middle of jungle and you rushed out here to chew me out? Mind your own damn business! Period!

Branden: This is my business because we live on the same beach, now go do something.

Naisha: For god's sake, how many times do I have to tell you not to tell me what to do? Whatever, I'm gonna be by the beach if you need me.

Naisha runs out to the shore, while Branden stands, exasperated. The rest of the tribe, who was intently listening in on the argument, stands in shock

Branden: Please tell me you guys aren't gonna be able to stand another 39 days of this, are you?

Farrah: Nuh-uh, don't get me involved in this. Let the conflict be between you two, keep everyone else out of it.

Jade: That's true, I'm not stepping into something that's not my business.

As Branden takes a seat, Tim walks back and joins Branden.

Tim: How did it go?

Branden: She yelled, I yelled, we didn't come up with a resolution and she's getting some alone time at the beach right now.

Tim: Oh, that sucks. Hopefully you didn't get any bad impressions from anyone in the process.

Branden: (sighs) One can only hope.

As Branden and Tim talk and laugh some more in the shelter, Branden speaks in confessional While Branden and Tim sit in the shelter, Naisha sits near the shoreline, laughing to herself.

Naisha (chuckling tensely): Oh, please. How you gonna tell me what to do?

As Naisha continues to look out at the water, she gives a confessional on the matter. After the scene closes, a new one opens, beginning with Austin and Farrah going out to the water well, with an abundance of canteens in hand.

Austin: Why is everyone being so dramatic on the first day? We don't even know how the game is gonna work yet and people are already fighting each other.

Farrah: I guess some people just let their personal vendettas get the best of them, and the game was swept to the side.

Austin: Doesn't bother me, let the people around me crumble!

Farrah (chuckling): You got that right.

The two walk through the jungle, and begin to fill up all the tribe's canteens.

Austin: So, how are you feeling about everyone, who do you like?

Farrah stays silent for a bit, choosing her words carefully and thinking of what to say.

Farrah: To be honest? Besides the big characters, everybody's on my good side. I think you're someone that I really get along with, too.

Farrah and Austin share a grin, as Austin puts down another canteen now filled with water.

Austin: That's funny, I was just about to say I have a good feeling about working forward in the game with you.

Farrah: So, we don't really know if we're just one big tribe at this point, but whatever happens, we could be allies, okay?

Austin: Of course! We could kick some real ass if we stayed as a duo!

Farrah: Let's do this, then!

Austin and Farrah high five, and begin walking back to the rest of the group, as Farrah proceeds to give a confessional, right before another short ad break. After the commercials play, the shot goes to Zayden and Jarvis, who are out fishing, Zayden having a spear in hand. The two are seen talking and laughing.

Zayden: Do you have any idea what I'm supposed to be doing? Because I sure don't.

Zayden begins to chuckle at his confusion, while Jarvis politely laughs.

Jarvis: Uh, not really. Can't say I've ever been spear fishing in the middle of Melanesia before, so I have no idea how you're supposed to get something.

Zayden: Well, I guess there's only one way to find out, right?

Jarvis: What's that?

Zayden: Going out and trying to fish!

Zayden begins to walk into the deeper waters, spear in hand. Jarvis stands close by, watching the water intently looking for fish. When getting to a waist deep area in the water, Zayden stops and looks underwater. When catching sight of a fish, Zayden quickly dives down and goes to spear it, splashing Jarvis in the process. Zayden comes back up without the fish on the spear, and when noticing Jarvis wiping water off of his face, he begins laughing, which Jarvis joins in on.

Zayden (laughing): Oh my god, sorry man.

Jarvis: You got me all wet!

Zayden: That was hilarious! Wanna head back? I don't think either of us have a clue on what we're doing.

Jarvis: Why not stay out a little more, see what we can get?

Zayden: Will do, but don't get surprised if you get splashed again. (chuckles)

The two continue to laugh, as Jarvis gives his thoughts in a private confessional. After showing a few clips of Zayden attempting to fish, the two walk back to camp, with no fish. They bring the spear back to camp, and take a seat away from the rest of the tribe, on the beach. Looking out at the waves, they begin to talk strategically.

Zayden: So, what do you figure Jeff is sending us to an island all together for?

Jarvis: I have no idea, this isn't making any sense. Wouldn't we have usually seen him by now in a regular season?

Zayden: Yeah, he should've greeted us when we got off the plane and gave us our tribes. Right now we're just all together and we don't even have buffs.

Jarvis: I'll guess that we'll know what's really going on later on in the game. (shrugs awkwardly)

Zayden: I guess so.

The two sit down in the sand in silence for a second, They look out at the sea and smile.

Zayden: Well, whatever the hell is going on, we should try to stick together.

Jarvis: I was thinking the same. We could be a good alliance of two, if we don't betray each other we could make it pretty far.

Zayden: Exactly. So, you down?

Jarvis: Sure. (extends out hand) Shake on it?

Zayden grins and shakes Jarvis' hand. After this, Jarvis pats Zayden on the back and goes back to the main camp, as Zayden continues to watch the waves. He gives a confessional on the interaction. Back at the main camp, the group of Alivia, Bianca, Dylan, Genevieve, Kennedy, and Tom are sitting in the newly made shelter, looking back at the fire made. Nobody talks, as the whole tribe looks tired. Suddenly, Dylan looks at Kennedy.

Dylan (facing Kennedy): So, uh, what are you into politically?

Alivia looks over and raises her eyebrows, as Kennedy looks a bit taken aback.

Kennedy: Ooh, a controversial question? (laughs slyly) Well, I guess you could say I'm a bit on the right side of the section.

Genevieve, unbeknownst to Dylan and Kennedy, shakes her head and goes to lay down. Dylan begins to grin when Kennedy reveals her opinions.

Dylan: Interesting, that's what I am, too. Fun to have another somewhat smart person out here!

Dylan, realizing what he said, jokingly covers his mouth with his hands. Alivia and Genevieve exchange bothered glances, while Tim lays down to keep himself out of the heated conversation.

Dylan (laughing): Did I say that out loud? Oops!

Kennedy (awkwardly laughing): Hey, won't knock you for saying the truth! Thanks, by the way.

Dylan: No problem, hopefully we can talk a little more politics in private later on.

Kennedy: Yeah, talking about something this, uh, touchy in public isn't a good move.

Dylan: I'll be honest, I really don't care who I offend, they're my opinions. If you don't like what I believe, too bad.

At hearing this, Alivia walks out of the shelter, looking miffed. Geneveive soon follows. When the two are gone, Dylan begins to chuckle, while Kennedy simply stares.

Dylan (laughing): Looks like I already offended two of 'em.

Kennedy: I don't really think that's a good thing, I hope they don't hate me or somethin'.

Dylan (smiling): Relax, if they hate anyone, it's me. Don't really care for those two anyways.

As Kennedy awkwardy tries to keep a smile, Bianca glares at Dylan and Kennedy, as she gives a confessional.