My Own Personal Twenty-Four-Hour Cinema

This is the seventh episode of Survivor: Grenada- Temptations!

Challenges
Reward Challenge: Bone to Pick The castaways must have one hand tied behind their back, and have to start off by making a hook with 3 pieces in order to hook a bag of puzzle pieces. They will then take the pieces and begin working on the lower portion of a fish skeleton. They must repeat this process for the middle and upper portions. The first castaway to finish their fish skeleton puzzle wins. Reward: The Temptation and a feast of Mexican food, complete with margaritas and fruit punch Winner: TBD

Immunity Challenge: Air Raid Each tribe will race up a tower and through a series of obstacles to the top. When they get to the top, they will launch sandbags with a slingshot attempting to hit a series of targets. The first two tribes to hit all their targets win immunity.

Winner: TBD

Night 16
(Following Jensen's elimination, the three remaining Carriacou 2.0 women head back to camp.)

Kendra: I am so glad Jensen's gone and I'm still here! Woooo!

Shivani: After what he did, me too. (laughs)

Kendra: (eager) And I was serious about being loyal to you guys. The Carriacou 2.0. Girls' Alliance is going to happen! Thank you guys so much, I owe you my life!

"carriacou"

- I survived and I am so, so, so, so, so happy! (squeals) I completely ended Jensen at that Tribal and at the immunity challenge! I knew they'd have to believe me, and they came through! I can't vote at the next Tribal I go to but there's no way we should lose the next challenge and then we should merge. I'm so excited because now I can go forward with Meiling and Shivani as an alliance of three and build on that with my already existing connections! I was completely serious about being loyal to them. They saved my life, they got me through this Tribal, and I'm always loyal to those who are loyal to me. I can't wait to dominate!

Shivani: It's not a problem at all, Kendra. You were the one honest with us and we'll repay that.

"carriacou"

- Tonight I voted Jensen out because I knew he was the one who had voted against me. When Kendra mentioned the special idol I began to have serious doubts that Jensen was telling the truth and I think I more wanted to believe him than anything. Then Kendra's speech in the challenge, couple with her speech at Tribal, had me absolutely convinced. I'd also gone to Meiling prior to Tribal and she'd admitted the truth. I'm pretty sure she knew the whole time and the fact she kept it from me is a little concerning but, having played with her for sixteen days so far, I think her heart was in the right place. I'm now in a stable tribe of three with two idols and two loyal allies, I hope. I think Kendra is being serious but we'll have to wait and see.

(Following Shivani's confessional, Kendra bids goodnight to the women and goes off to sleep. Meiling and Shivani then sit down to have a talk.)

Shivani: Thank you for telling me the truth. I thought for a second that you might be holding out on me to protect Jensen.

Meiling: I'm sorry it took so long to tell you the truth, but it wasn't out of disloyalty to you, more loyalty to Jensen and not trusting Kendra entirely.

Shivani: I understand that. I started to doubt him heavily after the idol story, especially after you both started corroborating, because it felt rehearsed. I don't know if you had planned anything or not, but that's what it came across as. Then when Kendra steamrolled him at Tribal, I knew he couldn't have been telling the truth and you were right.

Meiling: Yeah, eventually I figured that if Jensen had turned on us not once but twice he would do it in the future. He claimed to be loyal to me but only used it at his convenience and it wasn't fair to lie to you or have Kendra go down for it.

Shivani: Exactly, and I do think that, because we saved Kendra, she'll be loyal to us. So I think the three of us are going to be in a great position if Kendra links us up with some of her friends over the other side. Now it's important that we move forward witout any disturbances. I'm still loyal to you and you need to know that. The fact I have an idol doesn't change that.

Meiling: I know. Thank you very much for understanding.

Shivani: You're welcome. Now let's get some sleep.

(As the two women head back to the shelter, the camera focuses on a worried Meiling.)

"carriacou"

- I made the decision to turn on Jensen because it felt to me that he was using my loyalty as a convenience. If he turned on me twice, he would surely do it again, and it only seemed that he promised his loyalty when he needed mine. I wanted to take a chance on Kendra, too, as I felt it would be more strategically beneficial instead of closing myself off with Jensen by my side. Shivani seems to be forgiving but I'm worried that she's replaced me with Kendra as her number one since I took so long to tell her. I hope that she understands it was out of loyalty and not a deceptive thing, but I'm going to be very nervous over the next couple of days. A three person tribe is not ideal. Luckily both Shivani and Kendra want to be on the same page for the future but if we lose I think there's going to be an uphill battle to survive.

Carriacou Tribe
(Jovial music plays as the sun rises on day 17 for the Carriacou Tribe as Shivani and Meiling are up making breakfast, while Kendra is asleep in the shelter.)

Shivani: Kendra's really going to appreciate this.

Meiling: She will, it'll be a nice gesture for us to thank her for voting Moses way back when. Better late than never, huh?

Shivani: True. I'm glad we didn't wake her. She looks so comfortable in there. (laughs)

Meiling: I don't know how she does it. Tonight she's out like a light, but after Moses' elimination she was tossing and turning like someone was flipping her with a spatula.

Shivani: She's happy with herself, there's nothing on her mind. Kendra's a very emotional person, so obviously after the fight with Jensen over the Moses vote, she had a lot to think about. It probably kept her awake.

Meiling: Kendra's smart, but her worst enemy is her own head and her emotions, which is why it's important we make sure she's serious about being on our side.

Shivani: Definitely, and I think she's absolutely serious. I'm excited to give her this breakfast in bed. I think we'll be her best friends. (laughs)

(The two women finish making breakfast and Kendra climbs out of the shelter.)

Kendra: (stretching and yawning) Wow, that was the best sleep I've ever had out here!

Shivani: Good morning, Kendra!

Kendra: Morning! (She spots the freshly made breakfast and beams) Awww! Were you guys gonna wake me up with breakfast? That's so sweet!

Meiling: We were, but you woke up a few seconds too early. (laughs) How does it feel to have breakfast freshly made and ready for you as soon as you get up?

Kendra: It's amazing! Thank you so much, guys!

(The three of them serve and eat breakfast.)

Kendra: Oh my God, this is so hot and tastes great! It's the best breakfast I've had out here. Thanks again!

Shivani: You're more than welcome. Consider it a belated thank you for voting for Moses.

Kendra: How did you guys get up so early to make it?

Shivani: I'm a prosecutor so I'm used to late nights and early starts. Getting up early is something I don't even think about anymore.

Meiling: Same for me. I love getting up early. Sleeping in takes too much time away from the day.

Kendra: Can't relate! (giggles) Thanks so much for this, again! You guys are the best!

Meiling: We're glad you appreciate it!

(As they continue eating, the camera focuses on a delighted Kendra.)

"carriacou"

- I woke up this morning and I'm feeling even better about my move last night than I already did. Meiling and Shivani were gonna wake me up with breakfast and they're being so nice! I can tell things are gonna be great between us for the future. It was the best breakfast that I've had since I've been out here, and it was such a relaxing and wonderful way to start the morning! Now I just need to make sure that the two of them know I'm firmly on board, because I fully intend on aligning with them for the rest of the game. (beams) Oh my gosh, I'm just in such a good mood this morning! I wanna stay like this forever!

(Returning from Kendra's confessional, there has been a timeskip, as a transitioning nature shot is played, before picking up on the three of them walking through the forest.)

Kendra: I just wanna say again, thank you both so much for believing and saving me! I'll never forget this. I owe you my life!

Shivani: Please, if anyone owes anyone, I owe you for voting for Moses and saving me in the first place!

Kendra: Well, you believed me, so I still owe you some! And Meiling, for not selling me out, and telling the truth, like an iconic queen!

Meiling: So I'm a queen now? I'll take that. (laughs)

Kendra: And just so you know, I was so totally serious about aligning with you guys, like, I didn't just say that to get out of being booted! I really, really, want to work with you both.

Meiling: Well that's great because we want to work with you too! What do you think our move would be at a merge?

Kendra: Well, I was really tight with Lulu and Stanley, and I also had something going with Topher and Jamie. The only people I weren't really aligned with were Moses and Ashanda. Ashanda was trying to get me out, and honestly, I wouldn't trust her not to do it again when she finds out I stayed.

Shivani: She's with Jamie and Stanley on Levera. Do you think they'd pull her in?

Kendra: Maybe, but I think she'd still come for me anyway, so I wouldn't want her around longer than a couple of rounds. Stanley would definitely keep her in line, and I think Jamie would too, but Ashanda does what she wants when she wants, so I wouldn't trust her to stay the whole way.

Shivani: That's great to know.

Kendra: Yeah! And we should have Lulu and Topher on board from Gouyave and whoever they're with, unless they're in a minority?

Shivani: They would be. Samantha, Brooklyn and Taihlaura were pretty tight for an alliance.

Kendra: So is there anyone from your alliance on the other tribes?

Shivani: Unfortunately, Jensen pretty much was our alliance.

Kendra: Ew.

Shivani: Yeah. (laughs) Trinity is probably the only connection we have, and she absolutely despises Eddiot. She was trying to get him out before we swapped but Jensen sold her out. I would be very surprised if they were working together over on Levera, and more surprised still if they went together at the merge.

Kendra: Okay, so Samantha, Brooklyn and Taihlaura were all part of the one alliance?

Meiling: Yeah they were, with Eddiot. He basically gravitated around them.

Kendra: Okay so... if I'm doing this correctly it's: us three, Lulu, Topher, Stanley, Jamie, Trinity,and maybe Ashanda? So we'd have majority anyway, regardless of who ends up going home from the next challenge, if we merged at twelve.

Shivani: So you're confident that Lulu and Topher would stay with us and haven't latched on to Samantha's alliance? Because if that's the case, we could be looking at 6-6 and be in very hot water.

Kendra: Well it's possible but I'm pretty sure Lulu would come back to me, and I'm not going over to their alliance if that's what you're asking. I'm with you two and I wanna make that perfectly clear.

Meiling: Okay, if you're sure Lulu will come back to you then we're looking pretty good if the merge comes at twelve. We'd just have to hope Levera loses the next challenge and decides to get rid of Eddiot over Trinity, or if Gouyave goes to Tribal, that they boot Topher over Lulu.

Shivani: How do you feel about him as a merge ally?

Kendra: I'm kinda worried about him? Like, he just goes towards whoever he likes the most at the time, so if he bonded with Samantha's alliance I'd be worried he'd stick with them at the merge. I'd much rather have Lulu than Topher, but even if things get tough I'm not going to abandon you guys!

Shivani: That's great to hear!

Kendra: In fact, you know what I'm gonna do to prove it? I'm gonna make you all an alliance bracelet! You don't have to wear it because, like, we don't want to have a giant sign that says we're allies, but every time you see it, it'll remind you that I made it and I'm loyal to you!

Shivani: (laughs) Okay, that sounds fun!

(The three of them head back to camp and Kendra busies herself with some beads and string making alliance bracelets for the three of them There is a montage of her stringing beads together and designing bracelets, before she finishes and shows them off.)

Kendra: See! Our bracelets!

Meiling: They look great!

(They try them on.)

Meiling: They fit great!

Kendra: If this doesn't prove that I'm with you guys for the long-haul then I don't know what will! Now remember, don't wear these, but just keep them as a reminder that I'm with you! To the Carriacou Girls!

All: The Carriacou Girls!

(As the three of them walk around, the camera focuses on Kendra, who is happy and upbeat.)

"carriacou"

- It's been so liberating being on this Carriacou Tribe! I'm bonding with people, being taken seriously as a player, and I'm just really enjoying myself! I can't wait to be aligned with the Carriacou Girls for the merge because we're so going to take this game by storm! We're gonna bring in all our friends to make a big majority at the merge, when it comes, and it's going to be so fantastic. I feel amazing! This is the best I've ever felt about my spot in the game since I got here. For the first time there is no target on my back, I don't feel like I have to look over my shoulder, and I can just relax and feel comfortable! All that hard work, all the emotion over the last 17 days led up to this moment and it's great! Final three, Sole Survivor, here I come!

(There is then yet another transitioning nature shot before Kendra is shown relaxing in the ocean, letting the water run over her body. The camera then goes back to camp, where Meiling and Shivani are relaxing themselves, inside the shelter.)

Meiling: I don't think I've ever seen Kendra in this good a mood. Have you?

Shivani: No, but it's good to see her so happy.

Meiling: I thought it was cute how she made us those bracelets.

Shivani: It's sweet. Do you think she's legitimate about wanting to work with us, though? At least, for the long-term?

Meiling: Part of me is worried she'd go back to the other side, regardless of what she says.

Shivani: It's a concern for me, too. Kendra very much plays with her emotions and I'm worried that, if someone comes along and connects with her better, or one of her original friends is aligned with the other side, she'll follow.

Meiling: Mmhm, I see where you're coming from. She's very emotional. She's eager to prove she's on our side, but I'm wondering if she's almost too eager.

Shivani: Oh I don't think she's deceiving us on that front. I think right now she wants to align with us to the end of the game but, if something happens down the line, that might change. What's to say she doesn't get along better with Samantha's alliance and then go with them? People like Brooklyn and Eddiot are far closer to her age range than we are.

Meiling:  And the other people she listed, Lulu, Stanley, Jamie, they're all much closer to her age than we are. If they have ties to Samantha's alliance, I'd find it hard to believe that she'd vote them out over us.

Shivani: I think we're going to need to give her something that's going to make her stick with us. I do have an idea but it's very risky.

Meiling: What's that?

Shivani: I'm thinking I might give her one of my idols.

Meiling: That would be very, very risky... she could walk over to the other side and give them power.

Shivani: True, which is why I'm thinking about it, but it could also be a very powerful move, giving us emotional supremacy. Think about it: Kendra kept saying "I'm loyal to people who are loyal to me." We had her back in a vote, so did Lulu and Stanley. What Lulu and Stanley can't give her, is an idol. I can. When weighing up her loyalties, it would carry significant emotional bearing and be an enormous sign of trust that would be very difficult for an emotional person like Kendra to break.

Meiling: I see what you're saying, but it's a potentially game-altering decision. My only request is, if you do decide to give it to her, wait until after we've won immunity. I don't want to be eliminated by default, please.

Shivani: Of course. If I decide to give it to her, it would only be after I was sure the three of us were safe. My loyalty is still to you above all else.

Meiling: I'm very glad to hear that. You know, if this move works, it could put us in the drivers' seat for the Final Three.

Shivani: It definitely could, or we could be jurors one and two. (laughs) That's even if the merge is next round after this. We might be another three rounds away. Who knows?

Meiling: I get the feeling this isn't the plan you're going to have to wait around for. Kendra's smart, and if you wait until the merge, or a couple of rounds, she's going to immediately pick up that it's a bargaining tool. To be effective you'll need to give it to her this round or not at all.

Shivani: Mm, so I don't have long to decide.

(The camera focuses on Shivani's thoughtful expression before cutting to her confessional.)

"carriacou"

- Kendra has promised us that she's staying long-term, but if there's anything I've learned about playing with her over the last few days, it's that she's a very emotional personal who plays very much in the moment without thought for the consequences of her actions. She's adamantly agreed to side with us, but if her friends- that she has a much stronger bond with- are closer with Samantha's alliance, then I have reasonable doubt as to whether she'd stay with us. So I came up with the idea, more for emotional leverage and a sign of trust, that I would give her one of my idols. Thanks to Jensen, Kendra knows I have one, and if she tells that to the other side I'm going to have a huge target on my back. So, if I give her one, I'm hoping she'll keep the secret and stick with us. I'm very aware that this could all backfire on me; she could take the idol, go to the other side and then screw me even further. This is very much a turning point in this game that will either get me very far or see me leave very soon.

(The camera then focuses on Meiling, who is looking a little worried.)

"carriacou"

- So, for our future in the game, Shivani proposed transferring one of her idols to Kendra to make sure she sticks with us. It could very dangerous but also reap serious rewards. However, that's not why I'm worried. I shot myself in the foot a little by not coming clean about Jensen's vote sooner and, although Shivani seems to be understanding that it was from loyalty to Jensen rather than disloyalty to her, I'm fearful it could have damaged our trust. When she told me about the plan I was very quick to make sure any idol transfers didn't happen until after we won immunity and this idol could bring them closer. I do trust Shivani's word and if she says she's loyal to me, then I will believe it, but my actions from the previous round could very realistically come back to haunt me and that's always going to be at the back of my mind. This idol could bring them closer and the closer they get, the further apart I'm going to be. That's not a good situation to be in at all.

Gouyave Tribe
(The camera picks up on the Gouyave Tribe as they are relaxing around the fire. To the surprise of many, even Topher has climbed out of the shelter and joined them.)

Topher: It's such a good day today!

Taihlaura: Yeah it is!

Topher: Hey, just out of curiosity, does anyone here know a person who has pet snakes?

Lulu: If I knew a person who had pet snakes I'd stay as far away from their house as possible. (giggles)

Samantha: Dammit, this is where we need Trinity's sass, because she'd so have said something like "someone keeps Jensen as a pet?" (laughs)

Brooklyn: Ah, Trinity, never a drama-free day without her. But yeah, I have a friend like that, Topher! His name is Sacha, and yes that's a dude because he's Russian and his actual name is Alexander. (laughs) It's funny how they got Sascha out of that.

Topher: What sort of snakes does he have?

Brooklyn: He has two Ball Pythons. Honestly, have you seen them feed? I've seen it and-

Lulu: (screams) Oh my God, that's disgusting! How can you have friends like that? How can you watch a snake feed? It would scare the crap out of me!

Topher: (laughs) Yeah, one of my friends- I know, I have friends, what a shock- has a snake. It's a ball python, too. It's actually really cool; pretty tame too. It's generally tame unless provoked.

Brooklyn: Yeah, that's what a lot of people get wrong about them. They're, like, super placid and they only get scary when provoked.

Lulu: Screw that! There's no snakes in Grenada, are there? I'm not taking the chance on waiting around. If there's one here I'm high-tailing it somehwere it's never gonna find me,. Snakes are terrifying. They're my biggest phobia.

Brooklyn: I get that, but honestly you should be around my friend's snakes! You'll be desensitised in no time.

Topher: Yeah, my friend has great snakes too! Honestly, you should come out and see them.

Lulu: ''NO. THANK. YOU.''

Topher: (laughs) Message received. Don't worry, if one does come out here, we know how to protect you!

Lulu: (covering her ears) Lalalalala! Can't hear you!

Topher: (laughs) Okay, okay, we'll stop. Well, I'm gonna go for a walk, guys. Anyone wanna come with?

Samantha: (a little taken aback) Nah... we're all good.

Topher: Okay, bye, guys!

(Topher walks off. Samantha and Lulu exchange looks.)

Samantha: Topher... Topher... is in a good mood.

Lulu: Yeah, that's strange.

Samantha: Go see what's up. I think he's found the idol. Unless there's been some scientific breakthrough and they've invented incredibly-fast-acting antidepressants, somehow flown them to Grenada, and supplied them to Topher overnight without any of us hearing or seeing, there's something going on that's given him hope.

Lulu: Where do you come up with this stuff? (laughs) Okay, I'll go. (calling out) Topher, wait up!

(Topher waits for Lulu to catch up and the two of them walk off together. Samantha eyes Topher suspciously, before turning back to the girls.)

Samantha: Weird...

"gouyave"

- So this morning, Topher of all people, was starting conversations, talking and laughing! This is Topher we're talking about, the same guy who has been moping around like depressed dead weight ever since the swap hit, so of course there's massive alarm bells ringing in my head, (laughs) How stupid does that sound? Being paranoid because someone's in a good mood. But seriously, being with Topher the last few days, even the tiniest spark of a mood would be worrying because I was almost confident he was about to quit the game. This new mood means one of two things: either 1) he has an idol and we're all screwed, or 2) he's got a plan he's reasonably confident with, and it takes a lot for Topher to get reasonably confident, so that would mean one or more of my four girls isn't being honest with me. Either way, I'm lucky that Topher's mood was so drastically negative that any change would be noticeable, and he's just generally terrible at hiding emotions. Something's up, and I'm gonna find out what it is.

(The camera picks up on Lulu and Topher as they walk down the beach.)

Lulu: So, I've noticed you're in a much better mood than normal.

Topher: (laughs) Yeah, honestly, I'm feeling much better about myself lately.

Lulu: Don't take this the wrong way, but... did you find an idol?

Topher: As hard as it might be to believe, I actually didn't.

Lulu: You can tell me, you know. I told you that I'd look out for you.

Topher: I'm being completely serious. I don't have one, and I don't think your eyes would appreciate seeing me stripped down to my underwear, like Byron in Ivory Coast, just to prove that point.

Lulu: Okay, I believe you. (laughs) But if you don't mind me asking, why the sudden spike in mood? Yesterday I thought you were going to quit, you were all sad and mopey and just... unpleasant.

Topher: Yeah, the swap really brought me down because I was in such a good position on Carriacou and then here I was, on the bottom, weak in challenges, and didn't feel like I had any hope.

Lulu: But now you think there is?

Topher: Yeah, I think I've got a little bit of a chance.

Lulu: Has someone said something to you?

Topher: I don't wanna say anything just yet, because I don't want this to blow up, but believe me, I think the both of us could get out of here really easily. You still trust me, right?

Lulu: I understand, and of course I do! I said to you that we'd stick together.

Topher: Well that's good. I know you're with the girls probably, but I think you and I would be a good duo together. so I'd really hope you'll work with me. I'll even sweeten the deal for you: Lulu, if you stick with me, I'd be happy to go to the final three with whoever you wanted.

Lulu: (taken aback) Wait... whoever I wanted? Not... whoever talked with you?

Topher: Yep, I know you've got allies and friends now, and I'm happy to go along with that.

Lulu: Okay... And you definitely don't have an idol, right?

Topher: I don't, I swear. Please work with me, I'm really thinking this will work out and you can take control from then on!

Lulu: Okay, I'll think about it, if you're sure you have someone with you.

Topher: Well you can never be sure, but there's something there!

(Lulu and Topher continue walking along the beach. The camera focuses on Topher, who is looking hopeful.)

"gouyave"

- I'm feeling much better about my position in the game today and I'm hopeful about my alliance with Lulu. She said from the beginning that we'd be allies, and I know she's likely with the girls now, but now that Taihlaura is on board with me, I think this is the much safer, stronger alliance. When we get back to Kendra, we could bring Taihlaura with us and go from there. I was more than willing to let Lulu bring whoever she wanted over to our side and to the Final Three with me, because my original loyalty was to her and I wanted her to know that me being with Taihlaura doesn't change that. I want this alliance to work out so badly. I hope everyone's on board.

(The camera then transitions to Lulu, who is wearing a look of concern and confusion.)

"gouyave"

- Red alert! Red alert! Topher's strategising and optimistic! Honestly, I was concerned enough that Topher was all of a sudden in a good mood, but that discussion with him is sending me into a whirlwind of "what the heck?" I thought he'd just found an idol, but he's convinced he has someone working with him. He won't tell me who it is, but I'm 99.9999% sure it's Taihlaura, which is just scary... and he's so confident this is going to work that he's willing to let me chose who we're going to the Final Three with. I don't know what's going on, but I'm very, very concerned by this. My group isn't as stab;e as I thought it was and I think things are in the process of blowing up. When that happens- and note that I said when, because that's what it is at this point- all hell is gonna break loose and I think I'm gonna be trapped in the centre. Jeez...

(Following Lulu's confessional, there is a transitioning nature shot, before the camera picks up on Brooklyn and Taihlaura sitting down in the forest together, under a shady tree.)

Taihlaura: Hey, thanks for coming with me. I just wanted to have a talk between the two of us.

Brooklyn: Sure, Taihlaura. What's up?

Taihlaura: I know that we're kind of drifting apart. I wanted to sort out our differences. I can feel that you've lost a lot of trust in me.

Brooklyn: I'll be honest, yeah. I like you, but the stuff you've been doing, especially when I found out that you were working with Trinity, it made me grow wary of you. Then we get here and you're being buddy-buddy with Topher. I don't know which side you're on anymore.

Taihlaura: I'm on your side, one hundred percent. I know that I've done some double-dealing, like with Wylie and Topher, but it's purely to get people comfortable and have them not play idols and give me information we can use against them. Look how well it worked with Wylie! It got us pulled out of the minority.

Brooklyn: I know, I know, but it's overplaying. And that's fine if we know you're on our side, and it really did help us, but then I found out about Trinity and... yeah.

Taihlaura: Okay that was a huge mistake, I should have told you about that as soon as I heard about it. I hesitated because this is Trinity we're talking about, who pops off almost at the click of a button, you know what I mean? And she's such a great speaker, she actually got me thinking about my position, but I swear I was never going to flip against the girls.

Brooklyn: It`s all good and whatever to say you were never going to do it, but actions speak louder than words and your actions are spooking me. The whole Topher stuff is just making me even more nervous. What`s going on there?

Taihlaura: It`s like Wylie, I made him comfortable. I know you busted me saying I wasn`t going to tell, but I swear I was, and now he`s in a good mood because I`ve made him comfortable. I gave him hope so he wouldn`t go out and find that idol to screw us over. Look, I can say over and over that I`m not doing X, I`m loyal to Y, and so forth, but I promise that I`m with you one hundred percent. I know I`m overplaying, I know it`s putting me in an awful position, just give me a chance to prove my loyalty to you. We can boot Topher, go forward with Samantha and Lulu, and that`ll be the end of the crazy overplaying.

Brooklyn: I'm glad you at least recognise that you're playing too hard. My thing is, I wanna trust you, because we go back to day one, but I also know you could be saying this to everyone. In fact, because of Topher, my guess is you are promising loyalty to everyone. My problem is, you know where your loyalties lie, but how do I know? I'm not a mind reader, you know what I mean?

Taihlaura: Yeah, I know, and once Topher is gone I'll calm down. I never anticipated getting into this big a mess, but this has been a huge wake up call. I like you too, Brooklyn, and I want you to trust me. I've made mistakes, but let my actions speak and show that I'm loyal to you.

Brooklyn: I'm more than willing to give you a chance to change. I'm not just gonna cast you aside because you made one move that I didn't agree with. I'm really glad we had this talk.

Taihlaura: Me too, and thanks for telling me how you feel. I didn't realise that's how I was coming across.

Brooklyn: Of course, I'm glad you didn't think I was too scary to talk to, or overplay yourself into an even bigger hole. (laughs)

Taihlaura: Yeah, me too. I want you to trust me, I hope our alliance is still the way it is.

Brooklyn: Yeah it is. Thanks for the talk.

(The two of them continue sitting and relaxing for a moment. The camera focuses on Brooklyn, who is thinking about the conversation that has just taken place.)

"gouyave"

- Taihlaura took me aside today and we had a real heart-to-heart about the overplaying and lost trust in the game so far. I was open and honest about the fact I don't really trust Taihlaura anymore 'cause of all the conflicting promises she's making. She took that on board, she promised to change, and she assured me that the Topher situation is just like the Wylie situation, and as I told her, it's all good to say those things but she needs to show those things. I know that she's saying the same stuff to Topher, just like she said the same stuff to Wylie, and every time I think about her I think about the Trinity plan she withheld from us. Time will tell if she's really turned over a new leaf, but I like her, I want to believe her and I'm going to give her a chance. I hope I don't live to regret that, but I think she knows the error of her ways.

(The camera then changes focus to Taihlaura, who is looking a little nervous, before cutting to her confessional.)

"gouyave"

- I'm glad I had the talk with Brooklyn and she's willing to give me another chance. I'm aware that I've kinda overplayed myself into a hole, but I didn't realise that what I was doing was creating that much mistrust. I knew I'd shot myself in the foot with Trinity, but I thought that there was an understanding that the stuff with Topher was like with Wylie. I am a little worried now that I've slipped below Lulu in the pecking order, and if that's true then it might be too little, too late. I don't know where I sit right now. I just hope Brooklyn is being sincere. If she's not, I might have to make a move, but I don't want to fall into the trap of overplaying like hell. See my problem here?

(Following Taihlaura's confessional, the camera picks back up on Samantha, who is sitting back in the shelter, as Lulu returns from her conversation with Topher.)

Lulu: Hey, Detective Langrick! Officer Nguyen has some info to report!

Samantha: Oh, good. What did he tell you?

Lulu: Okay, he doesn't have an idol, but what he did say was he feels like he has hope.

Samantha: Oh God.

Lulu: So that means that someone talked to him. Now, he wouldn't say who, but-

Samantha: But this has Taihlaura written all over it.

Lulu: Exactly, so she's playing both sides.

Samantha: As usual... but she could go either way with it. When it happened the first time, she played Wylie like a fiddle and it got us out of the minority and here today. The second time, she actually hid Trinity's plan from us and we only found out because Jensen was a big enough idiot to tell Eddiot the whole thing.

Lulu: Oh... jeez. So which one is it this time?

Samantha: That's the thing, I don't know. She told us she wanted to make Topher comfortable, so I would think that she wouldn't want to screw over the easiest vote in history by overplaying, but you never know.

Lulu: We're gonna have to keep an eye on her.

Samantha: Yeah... but as long as we have you, we have three regardless.

Lulu: And that you do!

Samantha: Now we just have to hope we have four.

(As the camera fades from their conversation, the focus is on Samantha, who is looking mildly annoyed.)

"gouyave"

- So the reason for Topher's big burst in mood as that Taihlaura's playing both sides to make him comfortable... again. This was fine when it was Wylie and I knew that she was on our side but after the Trinity fiasco I really don't know what her plan is. She says over and over she's on our side but this is getting crazy. Why would she do this, when she had the easiest ride to the merge in history? Honestly, she should go back to Sit Down and Shut Up School, because she clearly has no idea how to do it. (sighs) I'm gonna be keeping a very close eye on Taihlaura and if she so much as moves one strand of hair out of line, she's gonna have Hell to pay. She told me she was loyal, so she'd better be.

Levera Tribe
The camera opens on day 17 for the Levera Tribe, as the castaways are around talking and laughing. The notable exception is Ashanda, who is looking lifeless with boredom in the shelter as she just lies and stares at the ceiling. The camera transitions to Eddiot, who is sitting next to Stanley.

Eddiot: (moving his bandaged hand towards Stanley) Ooooh, my hand is a mummy, and it's coming to get you, Stanley! Oooooo!

Stanley: (laughs) Noooo! Have mercy on me, mummy hand!

Eddiot: Oooooo!

(Eddiot grabs Stanley with his bandaged hand and the two of them start laughing.)

Jamie: (walking up to them) Hey, Eddiot, wanna throw over our coconuts? I'm gonna bowl with Trinity.

Trinity: He's the only one whose ass I haven't whooped yet. Time to be the Undisputed Bowling Queen!

Eddiot: Sure!

(Eddiot throws a coconut towards Jamie, but he throws too low and instead, the coconut hits Jamie in the testicles. Jamie lets out a groan of pain and curls over into the fetal position.)

Jamie: Aargh... !

Stanley: You got a coconut to the coconuts!

(Trinity, Stanley and Eddiot all laugh while Jamie is still on the ground in pain. Ashanda looks and this and is not laughing. She groans and continues staring at the ceiling.)

Ashanda: I'm. So. Freaking. Bored.

"levera"

- This tribe... is boring. It freaking sucks. Every single freaking day it's the same monotonous over and over again: we go bowling, Eddiot pretends his hand is a mummy. It was fun the first time, 'cause it was a break and it was something different, but it's driving me freaking crazy now. You know the most interesting thing that's happened today? Eddiot hit Jamie in the balls with a coconut, and that's not even interesting, but everyone thought it was a freaking riot! HA HA HA HA HA- no. (groans) Carriacou was such an adrenaline rush. I was in danger all the time, sure, but at least I had fun! I hate being safe. There. I said it. I need to live life in the fast lane! I'd rather crash and burn and be remembered than be some boring-ass sheep floater who bowls all day. This tribe's gonna get a whole lot more chaotic if I have any say in it, and trust me... I'm Ashanda-freaking-Jane, so I'm gonna have a say.

(There is then a timeskip, and the camera picks up again to find Ashanda still bored in the shelter. Jamie is then shown walking in and sitting down next to her.)

Jamie: Trinity whooped my ass in bowling, so she's undoubtedly the best at it. (looks at her) Have you not moved?

Ashanda: (melodramatically rolling over) I'm bored.

Jamie: (laughs) Ashanda's boredom, the biggest tragedy to befall mankind.

Ashanda: It is the biggest tragedy to befall mankind. Being safe and doing nothing but bowling and swimming all day sucks.

Jamie: What, so you'd rather be in danger like you were on Carriacou? (laughs)

Ashanda: Yes? Bull ing Topher, exposing Mackenzie, fighting with Lulu? Best fun I've had. There's nothing iike the adrenaline rush of drama at camp. but here? It's like everyone got freaking sedated.

Jamie: So what are you gonna do? Start drama for the fun of it?

Ashanda: Hell yeah that's what I'm gonna do. This tribe is so freaking boring. I need to spice things up.

Jamie: (laughs) So what does that mean?

Ashanda: I'm gonna do it strategically as well. Trust me, this tribe needs a kick up the ass and that's exactly what I intend to give it. You'll see the tricks I have up my sleeve. (laughs)

Jamie: You'd die without the drama, huh?

Ashanda: Damn right.

(Ashanda gets up and heads out of the shelter. Jamie is shown shaking his head and laughing.)

"levera"

- So, Ashanda's bored and now she's going to start drama. Why? Because it's fun, apparently. (laughs) Oh, God help us all. I have no idea what sort of crazy stunts she's gonna pull but apparently it has strategic value, so... every cloud has a silver lining, hopefully? I knew being on a peaceful tribe was too good to be true. With the kind of people we've got here, I'm just strap myself in for the ride and hope I don't get caught up in the hurricane.

(The camera picks up as Ashanda walks up to Eddiot, who is hanging out by himself in the forest.)

Ashanda: Hey Eddiot!

Eddiot: Hey Ashanti!

Ashanda: It's Ashanda, but whatever. Anyway, you feeling good about the tribe?

Eddiot: Uh... yeah! You guys are awesome! Except Trinity. Boo Trinity. Booooo.

Ashanda: Well I'm glad you hate Trinity, 'cause she sure as Hell hates you. She came up to us and said she wanted you out

Eddiot: Wait... what?

Ashanda: I mean, this really shouldn't be as a shock to you, because all Trinity has talked about to us is getting you out, over and over again. She said that she's hated you since day one and she'll legit side with us all the way to the end of the game if we get you out. Man, she must hold some serious grudges against your tribe.

Eddiot: Well that's obviously not true because we're secretly working together and she's only pretending to hate me. (Realises what he's just said) Uh oh... uh... I mean... not that. Boo Trinity.

Ashanda: Hm... so she's bull ing us. Ha! I knew that's what was happening.

Eddiot: (desperately) No! I-I'm not working with Trinity! I hate her! Grr.

Ashanda: Thanks for that, Eddiot!

Eddiot: (with deflating conviction) Thanks for... hating Trinity? Yeah, I hate her, I totally am not working with her... please don't tell her, I don't wanna die.

Ashanda: Bye bye!

(Ashanda walks off, cackling.)

"levera"

- Y'all hear that? Drama, drama, drama! Music to my ears. I freaking knew it was gonna be so easy to get that idiot to beat himself and he just gave me everything I need to let off a bomb in this tribe and give it some life! (cackles) Yes! I am such a freaking good liar; I can look you in the face, lie, and you will believe it, bitch! You will! Oh, I can't freaking wait to tell this to Trinity. If she nearly freaking drowns someone over how they pronounce "party" how is she gonna react when the biggest idiot in the game just blew up her secret alliance? (cackles) Drama, drama, drama, baby!

(The camera then turns to Eddiot, who turns and bolts in the other direction.)

Eddiot: I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die...

"levera"

- Uh oh! UH OH! You'd better build me a bomb shelter or start planning my funeral, camera people! I'm gonna be called Deadiot Brantley in a minute as soon as Trinity finds out I accidentally told Ashanda about our alliance! I got confused when she said that Trinity wanted me out and I was like "whaaat?" and then (points to mouth) this guy ran ahead before (points to head) this guy could catch up and figure out what was going on. I swear, man, my brain is a fat dude and my mouth is an athlete 'cause those guys are never in sync! Aaaanyway, fun talking to you. camera people! I'm gonna have to hide in a tree or something for the rest of my life, so... have fun getting the camera up the tree! They can do challenges in the air, right? (sighs) I'm dead.

(With a huge smile on her face, Ashanda heads towards Trinity, who notices the grin on Ashanda's face and looks at her, confused.)

Trinity: The hell's up with you? Someone tell you a joke or something?

Ashanda: (smirks) Oh, I've got the perfect joke: you pretending not to be aligned with Eddiot.

Trinity: Ha. Why would I be aligned with him? I hate him, annoying parasite of a human being.

Ashanda: You know, good on you for acting. You should really get into showbiz,. You could win an Emmy, or an Oscar, because I really bought that you hated him, so good job!

Trinity: The hell are you talking about, crazy bitch? I do hate him, and you must have hit your head or something. 'cause I would never align with him. I'd rather die.

Ashanda: Funny you should mention that, because that's not what he just told me.

Trinity: What?

Ashanda: You guys are pretending to hate each other and are secretly working together. Really good job fooling me, but you honestly need better choice in allies.

Trinity: WHAT!?

Ashanda: Yeah, so I know aaaaaall about your plan now, thanks to Eddiot! That's gotta hurt. You having the perfect plan and it blowing up through no fault of your own because you got stuck with the stupidest person in the game. (cackles) It was so easy to get that information. He really is stupid.

(Trinity is shaking with anger, looking like a bomb waiting to explode.)

Ashanda: (smiles) Sorry to be the one to have to tell you.

Trinity: (furious) EEEEEEEDDDIIIIIOOOOOOOOTTTTTTT! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

(Trinity furiously storms off. Intense battle music is heard as she makes her way to camp, absolutely fuming.)

"levera"

- EDDIOT! THIS! THIS SWAP! THIS TRIBE! EVERYTHING! AAAAAAAAAAAH! I cannot believe that stupid bitch of a man is so dumb he could not keep his mouth shut for one freaking Tribal! Out of the kindness of my heart, I put aside my sanity and wanted to help him get to the merge because it benefited my game, and how am I repaid? The idiot blabs to Ashanda of all freaking people. SERIOUSLY!? I give the idiot the simplest task- I even dumbed it down so he could understand it- and he CAN'T EVEN DO THAT! ARE YOU  KIDDING ME!? So now everyone is gonna know that I'm this great player and I'm gonna go home. this. Oh, when I find Eddiot... he's gonna have more than a bandaged hand to worry about, believe me! He's not even gonna make our first Tribal when I'm done with him!

Still in the Running
What do you think of Shivani's plan to give Kendra one of her idols? Smart- It is emotional leverage and would guarantee Kendra's loyalty to her Dumb- Kendra is an emotional player and has a lot of pre-existing connections to the other side

Can Brooklyn and Samantha trust Taihlaura? Yes- despite her overplaying, she has been loyal to them and is just looking out for them No- Taihlaura is playing both sides and there is no telling where her loyalties lie