Just My Luck

Just My Luck is the 4th episode of Survivor: Espana

Previously On Survivor...
Previously on Survivor, the Musaraña tribe got really bored, so they made bean bags, using rice and Jack's shirt. The swimmers lack of a plan turned out to be motivation to win immunity. At Ardilla, Gina and Virginia reached an agreement to get along. This put the majority wannabes at unease. Willis and Raphael, however, rejoiced, noting that that means that both could join them. Gina elected to join soon afterwards, citing a beef with Julia.

Gina's surprising durability allowed Ardilla to win the well timed reward of tarps. Julia, however, cramped up, allowing Musaraña would win the immunity challenge in a showdown. Although Willis tried to trick Virginia into joining them, Sue's plan unexpectedly showed that some animosity still existed between Virginia and Gina, and it was at Tribal Council where a rock draw was avoided because of that. 15 are left. Who will be voted out tonight?

Challenges
Reward/Immunity Challenge:  Four Elements You will be running a relay race, where you will be divided into 3 pairs and an individual. The first pair will dig in their half of the sandpit for a set of 3 keys. They will hand these keys to the second pair, who will swim out, unlock a chest from the chains, and swim the chest to shore. They will hand the chest to the individual, and the keys to the third pair. This pair will climb the cargo net, unlock a flint from the cargo net, and climb back down the net. For your safety, if you drop from the net instead of climbing down, your entire tribe forfeits the challenge. You will hand the flint and the keys to the individual, who will use the flint and the fire building materials in the chest to create a fire large enough to burn through the rope and raise your tribe's flag. First tribe to finish wins. Reward: Chickens.

Initial Reactions
Night 9

Tribal council just ended, and the tribe is arriving back to camp.

Julia: Well, that was not what I expected.

Sue just crashes into the shelter.

Willis: Well, it's a majority now. Who knows how this will end?

Confessional-Julia: Last night's tribal council gave us the majority alliance. I cannot wait to wreak havoc with it.

Willis: I'm going for a walk.

Raphael: Take care.

Confessional-Willis: I don't know what Julia's plan is. But we better win as many of these as we can. Because otherwise, Raph's out, and so am I.

Larry: Man, I'm tired.

Confessional-Julia: I'm going to hit Willis first, followed by Raph. Then Virginia if needed. I'll be good until the merge that way.

The title sequence plays.

Day 10
Most of the Musaraña tribe was enjoying their little rice bag challenge.

Joan: I'm totally doing a trick shot.

She throws the bag over her shoulder, which resulted in the bag landing within a couple feet of the target, a rock.

Danielle: Impressive.

Confessional- Joan: There is a little bit of work to be done today, but Ronda and Susan said they would take care of it, so we're gathering our senses and just chilling out.

Ramon: That's 21-18. We win.

Joan: Good game.

Danielle: Laura, Jack. Good luck. You have some quality competition today.

Matthew: Who would've thought quality could also be sexy?

Ramon starts kissing his biceps.

Confessional-Danielle: It's nice to relax. I'm not going to lie. And thankfully, Susan and Ronda are working today to allow us the ability to do so. That was nice of them.

Matthew takes a shot, that lands within 5 feet of the rock.

Danielle: Nice.

Confessional-Laura: Whether there's something going on between Susan and Ronda... It's something that I like to "think about in the river." But if I'm being honest, I don't think that would ever happen. Ronda is way out of Susan's league.

Well, as we know, Laura is wrong. It turns out, Ronsan was headed to the well. Susan was carrying the bucket, while Ronda was carrying some firewood.

Susan: So. Any last flirting before we approach the neutral zone

Ronda: Your ear lobes are so cute.

Susan: Aww. So are yours.

Confessional-Susan: Hiding this relationship is so exhausting. But some things are worth it.

No one else is at the well. Susan lowers the bucket in.

Ronda: You know what the best reward would be?

Susan: Yeah. A shower.

Ronda: Well, that's up there, too. But I was thinking to watch any program off the network's website.

Confessional-Ronda: I miss Price It. I'm not going to lie. That is why it would be an awesome reward. But I'll take what I can get.

Susan: Oh, yeah. Do you watch Camera House?

Ronda: I couldn't believe Linda got voted out.

Susan: Yeah...Okay. Let's get tree mail.

We'll get back to them. But I do want to get to Ardilla. You see, they are also taking some R&R. Sue is getting massaged by Julia.

Sue: Ah, that feels nice.

Julia: Try not to lift your arms.

Confessional-Sue: I don't think anyone wants to talk about the game today. It's more of a recreational attitude. Which is fine by me.

Julia: Let me know if I go too deep.

Sue: Alright.

Confessional-Julia: My mother was a masseuse, so I picked up a thing or two over the years. Obviously, being in promotions, I'm not licensed, but they only require those if you want payment off of it, so...

Meanwhile, Willis and Jeffery have plans for today.

Jeffery: How bad do you think it will be?

Willis: Horrendously hilarious.

Confessional-Jeffery: We're basically going to prank Larry into getting a fake tree mail message. I found this big-ass spring. I'm assuming that it's litter. So Willis stuffed his shirt into mine. As you can see, it's been all wadded up.

Willis: Today might still make the final edit after this.

Jeffery: Yeah.

Confessional-Jeffery: We're going to build a box using some of the methods we used to build the shelter. And then we're going to fit the spring in there, put the shirts on top of it, and secure the box shut.

Willis: Go talk to him about the game. Throw my name out there, that way he will stop you as I approach.

Jeffery: Alright.

Confessional- Jeffery: We're going to try to make him think it's stuck. Then he will try to open it, and bam. The shirts will come flying out. It will be hilarious.

So Jeffery runs over to Larry.

Jeffery: Hey, I wanted to talk. Do you...

Larry: I have time. What's up?

They get somewhat quiet, necessitating captions.

Jeffery: I was wondering what you thought about getting rid of Willis next.

Larry: You know, I kind of thought Julia was leaning that way, anyhow. We should consult with her and Sue first, but...

Willis starts walking up.

Larry: ...I don't think they would... Quiet. Here he comes.

Willis approaches the conversation.

Willis: Hey, Larry, I having a bit of trouble opening this tree mail. Mind helping me out?

Larry: Sure.

Confessional-Larry: We're always informed by producers whether or not there will be a challenge today. And we were told that there was not. So the fact that the box came from tree mail is a little weird.

Larry: Alright.

Instead of flat out opening it, Larry decided to smash the box upon the ground. When he saw the familiar looking shirts, he knew what was going on.

Larry: Let me guess, Jeffery. You were in on this.

Jeffery: Yep.

Confessional-Larry: Well, that figures. The only strategy talk today was a setup for snakes in a can. Eh, it's all fun.

Larry: Great.

Well, Larry was wrong to suspect tree mail wouldn't be coming today.

Raphael: Here we are.

As Raphael opens it up... well, he's a little concerned.

Virginia: It's getting late.

Raphael: Oh. Wow.

Tribal Council
Raphael runs back to the rest of the tribe.

Raphael: Bad news, guys.

He reads the note.

Raphael (reading tree mail): You have been summoned to a special tribal council session, to occur tonight at dusk at tribal council. Please allow some time to prepare for the hike.

Willis: We should be leaving soon, then. Huh?

Virginia: Absolutely.

Confessional-Virginia: We voted someone out last night, and now we're going to have to do it again, on a day with no strategy discussion, nonetheless. That sucks.

Musaraña got the same note.

Ronda: We have a problem, guys.

Susan (reading tree mail): You have been summoned to a special tribal council session, to occur tonight at dusk at tribal council. Please allow some time to prepare for the hike.

Danielle: That sucks harder than a vacuum.

Confessional-Danielle: We were told to report to tribal council tonight. We didn't have an immunity challenge. So, yeah. This is interesting.

Ramon: Maybe we should bring the idol, in case it's a joint session, but only one tribe votes.

Matthew: Good idea.

Confessional-Matthew: I'm going to be honest with you. I'm just hoping that I don't go home.

Musaraña walked into Tribal Council unaware of the circumstances surrounding their summons. They sat at the usual castaway seating area, and place the idol at Susan's feet.

Probst: Musaraña getting their first look at the new Ardilla tribe. Gina voted out at the last Tribal Council. Ardilla, please have a seat in the jury box.

They go around Jeff's side of the fire pit, and have a seat. There were torch slots over there. Jeff takes a seat.

Probst: So, you were summoned here today. And as you probably noticed, the other tribe was as well. We don't have very many joint sessions of Tribal council. Julia, what's your take on this?

Julia: I'm just wondering if we're about to have a trivia challenge or something. Winner goes back to camp, loser votes.

Joan: Actually, I am smelling something. Does the winner eat in front of us?

Probst: You'll find out here soon, but first I want to say this. Here in the wild, sometimes you can take advantage of luck. For example, if a tree falls down, you can use it to build a shelter. Other times, luck takes advantage of you. For example, that same tree could've hit you in the head, and you'd die. So, with that in mind, drop your buffs. We're switching tribes.

The castaways drop their buffs. Some just do that. Some throw it in the fire. Ronda even went as far as wadding it up, running over to the eliminated castaways exit, throwing it as far as possible, and shouting,

Ronda: "GET THE OUT OF HERE, YOU STUPID BUFF!"

As she walks back, Jeff acknowledges it.

Probst: That right there is why you're on the show.

After taking a few minutes to allow the tribes, and himself, to regain their composure, Jeff explains what's about to happen.

Probst: Okay. Here's what we are going to. We're going to draw rocks. In this bag are 15 rocks. You're each going to draw one out of it. Don't look as you are. Seven rocks are green. If you draw that, you'll be on the new Ardilla tribe. Seven rocks are red. If you draw that, you'll be on the new Musaraña tribe. One rock is black. If you draw the black rock, you will be the fourth person eliminated from this game. This very well could be a million dollar rock draw.

Everyone is stunned.

Probst: Alright, I'll start on my right with Susan, and work my way down the line. Please don't look at the rock until I say to.

One by one, the tribes pick a rock. Afterwards, Jeff makes some final remarks.

Probst: Okay. If you are switching tribes, please do not get up until I tell you to. Once the rocks are revealed, the decision is final. Person with the black rock will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. Reveal.

As the rocks are revealed, we learn it's Danielle with the odd rock.

Danielle: Just my luck.

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

She hugs her tribe mates and opponents as she walks over.

Probst: Danielle, the rocks have spoken.

Danielle leaves as her torch is snuffed.

Laura: Gonna miss her.

Probst: Okay, let's dissect the rest of this draw. Virginia, Sue, and Raph are headed to Musaraña. Matthew, Joan, and Jack are headed to Ardilla. Go ahead and join your new tribes.

Virginia, Sue and Raph walk on Jeff's side of the fire, while Matthew, Joan, and Jack walk on their former tribe's side.

Probst: That will conclude tonight's tribal council. Musaraña, grab your torches, head out. Good night.

After they leave, Jeff dismisses Ardilla.

Probst: Ardilla, grab your torches. Head back to camp. Good night.

Final Words
During the final words, some highlights of Danielle's game were shown, alongside the reveal of the rocks.

Confessional-Danielle: You watch this game since the beginning of the century. And you get used to the methods of elimination being votes, quit, or medevac. Then they throw this little twist at you. Ultimately, I think that it's a little unfair. And I hope that it never happens again.

More Initial Reactions
The newly established Ardilla tribe was disgruntled by the tribal council.

Willis: How can you justify that?

Jack: Not a clue.

Confessional-Julia: As a manager, you never say, "I'm going to draw a name out of a hat. If I pick yours, you're fired." If you're having budget troubles, you use seniority to determine layoffs. But it doesn't ever come down to random.

Matthew: I hope they never do that again.

Entire Ardilla tribe in unison: Here, here.

Day 11
Because the events of last night ticked off everyone, there was another part that was just setting in.

Julia: Dammit.

Larry: Little early for language, ain't it?

Julia: Not on TV, it's not.

Confessional-Julia: In response to a controversial elimination, I forgot that there was a tribe switch. And that tribe switch resulted in the majority alliance losing its majority.

Julia: So, with Sue gone, how do we orchestrate the majority again?

Larry: Not a clue.

Confessional-Larry: It seems simple to me as to how to get the majority. There's four original Ardilla members and 3 original Musaraña members. So we should just Pagong them out. But, Julia has a beef with Willis, and vice versa. So, I'm not sure that's going to be good with her.

Larry: Well, hopefully something comes up.

Julia: Yeah.

The original Musaraña tribe members, however, are sure of it.

Matthew: So, what are the odds that they try to Pagong us?

Jack: I'd say very likely.

Matthew: Damn.

Confessional-Matthew: So, last night, we had a tribe switch. And because we were too ticked off last night, we are just now taking it in. And it's basically 2 swimmers, 1 worker, and 4 Ardilla. But we don't know their tribe divisions yet. So until we figure that out, we're assuming we will be picked off one by one.

Joan: I think we'll have to bond together, at least for now.

Matthew: A Musaraña voting bloc?

Joan: Yep.

Confessional-Joan: Until we know for sure how this will turn out, the old Musaraña tribe members are going to play as a voting bloc, just for now.

Over in the river, Jeffery and Willis are talking about one of the two forbidden conversation points.

Willis: I want food so bad.

Jeffery: We all want food. But the fact of the matter is that we don't have food. So unless you're wanting to go kill something for us, I suggest that you stop complaining.

Willis: Well, sorry, Mr. Opinionated, for speaking my mind.

Jeffery: Honestly, does everything need to be handed to you?

A brief shot of Sue working on the fire shows that this wasn't the quietest of conversations.

Willis: No. Does everything need to be at your flipping control?

Jeffery: Well, when it's people like you who are screwing up this country, someone has to.

Sue: Wow.

Back at Ardilla,

Willis: I don't feel like arguing.

Jeffery: Well, good. I'm not sure how much more stupid I could take.

Willis: Up yours.

Well, I'm a Methodist. And we have a lot of pot lucks. So food is a part of religion. That's how it's a forbidden conversation point. Either way, though, Willis swam away disgruntled.

Confessional-Jeffery: To the impressionable children watching this, my apologies for the language. And in retrospect, I guess we could've handled that better. I think it was just irritation. But, nevertheless, that was wrong of me.

Willis, however, didn't agree.

Confessional-Willis: At this point, I'm just ready to stick a few scorpions down his pants. My only reason for leaving was to not have a punch cost me a million dollars. He can go to Hell for all I care.

This might be a good time to go over to Musaraña. And, quite frankly, I wish I had some cheesy, but still somewhat cute couple scene to distract you from the fact that an argument just occurred. But, sadly, the closest thing I got is Susan walking up to Sue.

Susan: Hey.

Sue: Hello.

I should probably put down a reminder that Sue is the old Ardilla member, whereas Susan is the one dating Ronda.

Sue: Don't know why I'm building this. It's just going to rain later anyhow.

Susan: Well, keep lighting it. I'm thinking this might be good fishing weather. Probably ought to eat those ASAP.

Sue: Well, that is probably the humane thing to do.

Confessional-Sue: The four old Musaraña members seem very nice. But the one issue I have is with Susan. It's nothing personal. But it almost seems like she's hiding something. I kind of want to find out what it is.

Susan grabs the snorkel and heads out.

Susan: See ya. Confessional-Susan: It really didn't mean a whole lot. It was just a friendly conversation in passing. I wouldn't put too much stock into it.

However Susan may or may not feel, though, is definitely not the case for the whole tribe. As evidenced by Virginia and Raphael's conversation at the river bank.

Raphael: We're probably going to have to pick off the old Musaraña members.

Virginia: But how do we do that?

Raphael: Well, you have to remember the division of Workers and Swimmers. And there's only one worker on this tribe, but three swimmers.

Virginia: True.

Confessional-Virginia: Raph's plan is ill timed. As good as it sounds on paper, it very well could be meaningless in the field. Especially considering that it's an old strategy. So we should probably wait a little bit.

Virginia: Let's sleep on it, okay?

Raphael: If we're able.

As the rain begins to fall, Ronda and Ramon are, as usual, without a clue.

Ramon: Any thoughts?

Ronda: Just that we are the worst organized alliance in history.

Ramon chuckles a little.

Confessional-Ramon: I'm not sure if you noticed, but we are as well known for planning as Gandhi is for prize-fighting. We're not made for each other. So we should get some ideas soon.

Ronda: Well, I did hear Raph say a plan to get Laura to join them and kick us out.

Ramon: So should we try the same?

Ronda: Let's think about it, and get Susan's opinion. If it works, great. If not, oh well.

Ramon: Alright.

Confessional-Ronda: I'm a little nervous about planning without Susan. But it sounds good on paper. That's for sure.

Susan's catch turned out to be pretty good. So Musaraña enjoyed a bit of a feast for their night 11 supper. But notably in 2 groups.

Ronda: So, what's the difference between a donkey and an ass?

Susan: I don't know. I've sat on both.

Ramon laughs.

Ramon: I think ass is more the whole categorization, whereas donkey is more for certain sets of ass. I'd have to ask Shelly to make sure, though.

About 20 feet away...

Sue: I'm telling you. Norfolk makes the best pizza there is.

Virginia: You're not serious. Nothing's better than Austin's pizza.

Raphael: That may be true. But in Dayton, it's all about the wings.

Laura can't help but to notice this division.

Confessional-Laura: Last time I was at Tribal, we were talking about groups. And there seems to be two groups right now. Swimmers and ex-Ardilla. I think that will make me a huge swing vote.

The RIC
Probst: COME ON IN, GUYS!

The castaways arrive at the Four Elements challenge, looking at the river behind them. Being the first challenge since the tribe switch, everybody is looking forward to this one. They take their spots on the mat.

Probst: Are you ready to get to today's immunity challenge?

Traditions are a funny thing. They sometimes aren't needed, but you do then anyways.

Probst: First things first. Sue, I'll take back the idol.

Sue sets the idol down at her feet. Jeff takes it, puts in on the stand, and introduces us to this new challenge.

Probst: Once again, immunity is back up for grabs. For today's challenge, you will be running a relay race, where you will be divided into 3 pairs and an individual. The first pair will dig in their half of the sandpit for a set of 3 keys. They will hand these keys to the second pair, who will swim out, unlock a chest from the chains, and swim the chest to shore. They will hand the chest to the individual, and the keys to the third pair. This pair will climb the cargo net, unlock a flint from the cargo net, and climb back down the net. For your safety, if you drop from the net instead of climbing down, your entire tribe forfeits the challenge. You will hand the flint and the keys to the individual, who will use the flint and the fire building materials in the chest to create a fire large enough to burn through the rope and raise your tribe's flag. First tribe to finish wins immunity. Safe from tonight's vote. Losers will go to Tribal Council where someone will be voted out of the game.

A shot of Matthew shows that he's still determined.

Probst: In addition, you're playing for reward. Wanna know what you're playing for?

Again, traditions are more important than a lack of necessity. However, it's interesting to note that no reward is actually in site. Even a covered up one.

Probst: Winning tribe will get 4 chicken. They can serve as an immediate source of food, or they can possibly benefit you later on with eggs. Or you can name one, and keep it around as a pet.

Jeffery: Ain't happening, Jeff.

Entire cast in unison: Here, here.

Probst: I'll give you a minute to strategize. We'll get started.

After the wipe...

Probst: Digging for Ardilla is Joan and Jack. For Musaraña, it's Sue and Raphael. For immunity, and reward. Survivors Ready? Go!

The diggers immediately begin to go for the sand pits.

Probst: This isn't the sandbox in the park you played in growing up. It's designed to be a challenge to find the keys. Joan is trying to use a little bit of a throw the sand away type strategy. Sue is digging pretty frantically.

After a brief time lapse, we rejoin the challenge. Both tribe's diggers are still at it.

Probst: You have been digging for 20 minutes now. Sue, who was digging frantically at the beginning, now slowing down significantly. That's what a lack of food at over 4,000 feet above sea level will do to you.

In the Ardilla top right corner:

Probst: Jack is reaching for something. Ardilla has their keys.

He hands the keys off, as Raphael looks over.

Probst: Julia and Larry are swimming for Musaraña. Raphael is going to try something now.

He runs over to the same spot, where, in typical Survivor challenge fashion, his keys are as well.

Probst: Raphael found the keys for Musaraña. Ardilla now in the water. Virginia and Ramon swimming for Musaraña. You're going upstream to start. But once the chest is free, you'll start going downstream. But even then, you still have to lug that huge chest back. Virginia and Ramon starting to catch up, now.

Indeed they were. As they entered the halfway point of the swim, there was no clear indication of a leader.

Probst: Both tribes are approaching the chest now. Larry is going under. So is Ramon.

The underwater shots showed that Ramon fumbled his key. This allows for Larry to free up his chest.

Probst: Ardilla's chest is moving. It must be free. Larry and Ramon came up.

Ramon: Dropped the key.

As Ramon dives back down, Larry and Julia start pushing the crate back to the shore.

Probst: Larry and Julia starting to build a lead now.

Ramon finally managed to free the chest, but not before Ardilla arrives at the bank.

Probst: Ardilla is back. They can get started on the net. Musaraña's chest is free. Matthew and Jeffery climbing for Ardilla.

They are already halfway up before Ramon and Virginia get up to the shore.

Probst: Musaraña's crate is back. Virginia has brought the key back. They can start climbing. Susan and Ronda are climbing for Musaraña.

I should note that some of the cargo climb got cut from the broadcast.

Probst: Jeffery freed up the flint. He's headed back down. Ronda is almost there. Jeffery is at the bottom. He's handing the key off to Willis. Ronda's got the flint. She's headed back down.

As Willis unlocks the chest, Ronda is struggling to get down. So she hands the keys and flint to Susan, who sticks it in her cleavage.

Probst: Ronda is doing a quick handoff. Susan comes off and gives her key to Laura. She can get started.

Willis already has a base for his fire. He just has to get it started. Meanwhile, Laura is just getting her base started.

Probst: We've done fire building challenges as regular challenges before, and we've done them as tiebreakers. In each case, the condition has been the same. Burn through the rope first, and you're safe.

As the rest of castaways enjoy the challenge from the tribe mats, Ronda does so from the cargo net. Jeff notices this and, figuring that neither one of them will start here soon, goes to check on her.

Probst: Ronda, are you alright?

Ronda: Not sure where the net parts are below me.

Probst: So you just need an extra set of eyes?

Ronda: Yep.

Susan: I'll spot her, Jeff.

Probst: Alright.

Another time lapse, another 10 minutes gone by. By now, Ronda is down, and ready.

Probst: A little bit of smoke coming from Willis. He's got a flame now. He just has to keep it going. Not a whole lot of luck from Laura. Willis having a little bit of growth. You can almost have a weenie roast with that. Still not much from Laura. Willis is almost to the top.

His rope snaps, and the flag rises.

Probst: ARDILLA WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!

Celebrations galore for the Ardilla tribe. Disappointing agony for Musaraña. One screen change later,

Probst: Ardilla, come grab the idol.

Joan pounces on it like it's the last acetaminophen at a rock concert.

Probst: Alright, so the chickens are going to be a rather heavy package. We don't want you to hurt yourself taking them with you. So they'll will be waiting for you back at camp. Grab your stuff. Head out.

As they walk out, Jeff turns to Musaraña.

Probst: Alright, you have a date with me tonight at Tribal Council. I'll give you what's left of the day to figure out who it's going to be. Grab your stuff. Head back to camp.

Final Scramble
So, the Musaraña tribe begins the final preparations before Tribal Council. But in the river, there's one slight problem.

Ronda: Hey, Laura, do you have a...

Laura just heads to the bank. Ronda isn't sure what's going on.

Confessional-Ronda: After Laura left me in the water, I started tailing her because I wanted to make use that she wasn't with Ardilla. If so, we're screwed.

Sue: Laura, we should probably...

But she decided to walk away. This intrigues Ronda.

Ronda: You too, huh?

Sue: Yeah. Don't know what's up with that.

Confessional- Sue: Interestingly enough, Laura doesn't want to speak to either side. And that sucks, because every one of us seems to know that she's going to be a huge swing vote.

Ronda: Is something wrong? She's not normally like this.

At the river, Laura knows her plan.

Confessional-Laura: I'm going to do whatever it takes to keep the tribe away from me. They want my vote? They'll have to earn it.

So, while Sue and Ronda started scheming, Virginia and Raphael figured out their target.

Virginia: So, it will be Susan, Ronda, or Ramon.

Raphael: Well, Ronda got stuck on the cargo net, so she may not be great at challenges. That's a point in her favor.

Virginia: I don't trust her and Susan together, though. And Susan seems like a better choice for the short term. Keep her in, and she may crack. Possibly even quit on her own. Less work for us.

Raphael: True. Any reason for Ramon?

Virginia: Not really.

Raphael: Alright. Over by the swimmers, it's pretty similar. Just with Susan and Ramon.

Ramon: So, do you want to take out Sue, Virginia, or Raphael?

Susan: Again, I'm just going by gut. But I'd say Raph. Seems like a really good final 3 guy. Need to get him out early.

Ramon: Alright.

But the scene is set for the Laura gatherers.

Sue: Look. We need your... and she's gone.

A little later...

Ronda: It would be nice if we could...

Laura starts chases something that didn't get shown. So Ronda seeks out Sue, who is by the river, getting water.

Ronda: Any luck?

Sue: That girl's an ass, ain't she?

Ronda: I'm starting to want her out. Just let God decide which alliance survives.

Confessional-Sue: Ronda may have been exaggerating, but it definitely wasn't a bad idea.

Sue: Let's do it. I'll get them to vote Laura. You do the same. Next time we're at Tribal, we'll stick our hands in rocks.

Ronda ponders that for a second, during the confessional.

Confessional-Ronda: I'm not 100% sure that I want to see two controversial eliminations before the merge. But ultimately, this will make it so much easier.

Ronda: Alright.

Tribal Council
Well, Musaraña's trip to Tribal Council gets a little wet. As they arrive, Jeff invites them to take their seats.

Probst: So, what was the reaction when you came back from the tribe switch?

Raphael: I'm not sure how much of it will get aired. FCC regulations, network policies, and all of that.

Probst: But it wasn't pretty.

Ramon: Medusa was prettier.

Probst: Wow. So, aside from Danielle being gone, is there anything that stuck out from the tribe switch?

Laura: Yeah. We have 3 swimmers and 3 former Ardilla members.

Probst: Leaving you as a swing vote.

Sue: Allegedly, yes, but that's not always the case in practice.

Probst: Care to explain?

Ronda: Sometimes there's someone that was so frustrating at camp that you have to get rid of. And if that means doing something out of the norm, then so be it.

Sue: Couldn't have said it better myself.

Probst: Alright. It is time to vote. Susan, you're up.

Susan (for Laura): I don't want to vote for you tonight. But you did have 7 or 8 attempts to avoid your untimely fate.

Laura (for Ronda): Upon reflection on Tribal Council, this may just be a reveal of who would've won this battle had it played out like I was hoping. Good luck. By the way, I think Susan likes you. You should consider dating her.

As Ronda takes her seat, we get started.

Probst: I'll go tally the votes. Laura starts mumbling under her breath.

Laura (captioned): I shouldn't have done that.

As Jeff arrives, he sets the urn on the table.

Probst: Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes. First vote: Ronda. Laura. One vote Ronda, one vote Laura. Laura. Two votes Laura. Laura. Three votes Laura, one vote Ronda. Fifth person voted out of Survivor: Espana, Laura. That's four. That's enough. You'll need to bring me your torch.

Laura: Good luck, guys.

She puts her torch in front of Jeff.

Probst: Laura, the tribe has spoken.

The torch is snuffed, and she leaves immediately.

Probst: Well, with Laura gone, the fate of the Musaraña tribe, if divided as fear, really is up to chance. The question is, can you avoid it somehow? Grab your stuff. Head back to camp. Goodnight.

An on screen graphic reads: Danielle's elimination was later deemed to be a violation of Standards and Practices. She agreed to compensation, to be revealed at a future date.

Next Time on Survivor
Ardilla faces their toughest decision yet.

Larry: Didn't see that coming.

But for one castaway, things go from bad to worse.

Jack: That doesn't look good at all.

Probst (on screen): MEDICAL!

Final Words
Confessional-Laura: One of the things that makes this game so fun is that it doesn't matter how great of a strategy you have on paper. If it doesn't mesh well with the other castaways, it's not going to work. Ultimately, that's what got me eliminated. But to the future players, take note of how I just screwed up. It may just help you.

Voting Confessionals
Virginia (for Laura): Nothing against you. Just trying to gain trust.

Sue (for Laura): We tried to stop this.

Raphael (for Laura): Such a shame. I'll miss you. But this was the plan decided on.

Ramon (For Laura): The rules of Survivor mandate that I say something. But I'm sorry to note that there isn't much to say.

Ronda (for Laura): Don't be an ass.

Author's Notes
As usual, this is only the initial upload. The article will be coded more later today.