It's a Long, Twisted Road to the End

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This is the season finale of Survivor: Eyre Peninsula!

Challenges
Reward Challenge: A Numbers Game Castaways must race across a balance beam while untying bags of numbered tiles. When they have all their bags, they will arrange the numbers in lines from 1 to 100. The first person to finish wins. Reward: The chance to deliver supplies to a nearby orphanage and spend the day with the children, followed by a barbeque lunch Winner: TBD

Immunity Challenge: (Day 37)  Rollerballs Challenge Mechanics: The castaways must stand on a small log while balancing a ball on a wooden disc. At regular intervals, one more ball will be added onto the plate until there are three balls, which will increase difficulty. If at any time a ball falls off the disc or a castaway loses their footing on the log, they will be eliminated. The last castaway standing will win immunity.. Winner: TBD

Immunity Challenge: (Day 38) Fallen Comrades Challenge Mechanics:The remaining contestants answers questions about the eliminated contestants. The castaway to score the most questions out of 10 will win the final immunity and secure themselves a place at the Final Tribal Council. Winner: TBD

Night 35
(The final 5 return from Tribal Council.)

Hazel: Well, we got the traitor, guys.

Kris: Exactly. He got what he deserved.

Holly: You made the wrong decision, Kris. You know that right?

Kris: I think the real question we need to be asking here is why the hell did you switch your vote? You said you were with us, Holly!

Holly: That was until you started throwing accusations at innocent people! You've got Hazel wrapped around your finger.

Kris: So, just because you got close with Timothy, you throw away everything this alliance has made you into? I brought you this far. We let you into our alliance out of the kidness of our hearts, and when it comes down to it, this is how you repay us? You talk about how you're all about loyalty and playing the nice game, but I see right through you, Holly. You're playing the game just as dirty as anyone. It's all fake. You've faked us through this entire game.

Holly: Yes, I've done things I'm not proud of, but now I'm fixing them! I couldn't let Timothy go down for something he was innocent of!

Kris: If you thought Timothy was innocent, then why not give him your immunity?

Holly: If I knew for a fact that I could have given Timothy my immunity without getting myself voted off, I would've done it in a heartbeat!

Kris: So you played the game for yourself while leading poor Timothy along for the ride. Wow, you really have pulled the wool over us. Good job, Holly. Good job.

Holly: Excuse me? What right do you have to challenge who I am as a person? Kris, you're hardly in the position to be criticising other people's gameplay. Have you forgotten this is a social game? What do you think's going to happen if you put me on the Jury out of spite and then make the Final Tribal Council? You won't be getting a vote from me, that's for sure!

Hazel: Is this really necessary? Guys, we're a team! The three of us! Shouldn't we be sticking to the goal of getting Raphael and Itsuki out? They'll torch us on the Jury.

Holly: You're right. We're all agitated; let's just go to sleep.

Kris: We can continue this in the morning.

(As Kris and Holly go off to sleep, Hazel watches them angrily.)

"shrike"

- This is unbelievable! Am I really hearing this? Holly's already pissed at us because I framed Timothy for the blindside, and then Kris goes off his face and further pushes her away by questioning her gameplay and calling her fake! I had to step in at that point- this is day 35, a crucial time in the game. Holly could just as easily leave us and go to Raphael and Itsuki, and all of a sudden, they're on top. But that's not going to happen if I can help it. I've worked too hard to get here to watch it just slip through the cracks.

(Nearby, Raphael and Itsuki have heard the conversation and are pondering their next move.)

Raphael: Interesting... Do you think we can steal Holly from their side? There's tension in the camp.

Itsuki: Absolutely. There's no messing around anymore; this is final five. There's no way to get out of the minority now unless we go with Holly. If we want to make it to the Final Tribal, we have to lay all our cards on the table.

Raphael: We have to our advantage the fact that Holly's mad at them.

Itsuki: But she'll also be mad at us for getting rid of Timothy when we knew it wasn't him who flipped.

Raphael: Didn't you see tonight? Holly was having a major identity crisis. She's desperate to be seen as the good guy, and we can give her that.

Itsuki: Then we'll have to play to that. We need to get her on our side.

Raphael: You're feisty. Where's this coming from?

Itsuki: I didn't come all this way, fight so hard, just to go home now. Raphael, we're gonna make it to the final three. We have to make it to the final three!

"shrike"

- I've played this whole game flying under the radar, but that's not going to work anymore. It's day 35, final 5, and the Jury will hang me out to dry if I front them with the game I'm playing now. You've heard of Chaos Kass, and now it's time for Chaos Itsuki. Throughout this game, I've kinda just sat back and let the other guys duke it out, but I'm done playing under the radar. If I really want the million dollars, it's time to show everyone what Itsuki Takenawa is really made of.

Shrike Tribe
(The day opens with Holly sitting alone in the sleeping shack, pondering the previous night's events.)

"shrike"

- After last night, Kris was pretty angry. I mean, what did I expect? But I wasn't going to let my head overrule my heart this time. The only problem now is, I could very well be pushed out of their alliance for it, and they could use Raphael and Itsuki to gang up on me and push me out at 5th place. Of course they could realise that I'm a number for them and they could keep me on, but do I want to work with them? I don't know. I think I'd much rather see them on the Jury, but if they are my only hope, then I guess I have to side with them.

(Kris pokes his head in the sleeping shack.)

Kris: Ah, Holly. I thought you would be here. Can we have a word?

(Holly hesitates.)

Kris: What? I'm not going to bite your head off.

Holly: Are you sure about that? Because you nearly did last night.

Kris: Look, would you just come?

Holly: (sigh) Whatever.

(Holly and Kris leave the sleeping shack together.)

"shrike"

- Honestly, the last thing I want in this game is that traitorous bitch Holly to still be in my alliance. But we're in the final five now, and she's a swing vote. Without her on our side, she crosses over to them, and Hazel and I fall in the minority. There is no way in HELL I am letting the Geisha or Raphael beat me, so if I have to put aside my grievances with Holly for one day, then that's what I'll do.

(Kris leads Holly out to a place where Hazel is waiting for them, away from Raphael and Itsuki.)

Holly: What is it you guys want?

Hazel: Holly... I know we argued yesterday, and we handled that in the most wrong way possible. But we understand why you voted for Timothy. I mean, he's your friend, and you couldn't go against that. We forgive you, right, Kris?

Kris: Yes. All is forgiven. What we're trying to say, Holly, is that you've been such a loyal ally to us since the Tribal phase that it would be downright immature to throw it away over something so childish, wouldn't you agree?

Holly: You could say that. But honestly, you guys threw Timothy under the bus. I know it wasn't him.

Kris: Tut tut. There'll be no more of that. Our final three deal is still valid, if you want it.

Holly: Um... okay, this unusually magnanimous for you.

Kris: What? Am I not allowed to be forgiving?

Holly: I see what's going on. You guys know that if I cross to Raphael then you're screwed. But you guys did both me and Timothy wrong, and I can't look past that. You guys play on lies and deceit, but not me. I will cross over to Raphael and Itsuki, so now you guys can know what it's like to be in the minority after tearing our alliance apart.

(Holly leaves)

"shrike"

- God damn, that felt so good! I can't believe I ever aligned with them. I was so convinced that I should stay loyal to Thijssen that I never saw who exactly I was aligning myself with. Their games are built on lies and they are nothing more than a pack of backstabbing dirty good-for-nothings. I'm going to enjoy putting them on the Jury.

Kris: (watching her go) The bitch! The bitch! How could she do this to us?

Hazel: Calm down, Kris. All isn't lost. We may be in a 3-2 minority but we've been in the minority before. All we have to do is beat Holly at her own game and convince Raphael and Itsuki that Holly will torch them at the Final Tribal Council. It's really not that hard.

Kris: Mark my words, Holly will pay for everything she's done to this alliance.

"shrike"

- Holly's move was really dumb, voluntarily removing herself from an alliance at such a crucial stage of the game. She's signed her own death warrant. If she thinks she's holding our game in her hands, she's dead wrong.I can just as easily turn the tables on her. I've come too far and done too much to go home now.

(the camera cuts to Raphael and Itsuki)

Raphael: So what's your view on this whole Holly situation? Should we try and rope her in?

Itsuki: Yeah we should, but really, she can't make the final three with us. If we got her, it would only be for this one vote.

Raphael: Is that such a good idea? If we give her a final three deal then we can't just turn our backs on that.

Itsuki: Who said we had to offer her a deal? Holly's in the position where she has to have our vote.

Raphael: Yeah, you're right. Oh, wait, here she comes now.

(The camera pans out. Sure enough, Holly is approaching them.)

Holly: Hey guys, you got a sec?

Raphael: (chuckles)  Holly, we got hours. What are we supposed to do out here?

Holly: (laughs) I guess you're right. Anyway, I wanted to talk strategy with you guys. If you didn't know, I'm not in Kris's alliance anymore.

Itsuki: You aren't?

Holly: I can't believe how much of an idiot I've been. Anyway, I was wondering if I could go with you guys? I could be the extra vote you guys need, and- between you and me- I kind of want to get revenge on Hazel and Kris. Especially Hazel; I'd love to see her go. She's running the game.

Raphael: That's true.

Holly: But what I want to know first is why you guys didn't come up and admit the truth when you should have?

Raphael: You want us to be honest? It was because it wasn't our best move strategically to do that. Because you and Timothy would have never turned against each other, which would have been a disaster at the final four. It's nothing against Timothy, there was no secret alliance with Hazel, it was just our best strategic move.

Holly: I appreciate your honesty. So would you guys like to team up with me and get revenge on Kris and Hazel? They've acted nothing short of arrogant since Elijah went home. They think they're running the game, and I think we should teach them a lesson. Itsuki, this is your chance to get back at Kris. I know you've been wanting to.

Itsuki: Well, I would like to beat Kris.

Holly: Then this is your chance! Guys, we can send him to the Jury and humiliate him. It will be perfect, You in?

Raphael: Yeah, I'm in.

Holly: Itsuki?

Itsuki: (short pause) I'm in.

Holly: Group hug!

(As they hug, the camera zooms in on Itsuki, who appears worried.)

"shrike"

- I think that Holly thinks we have a final three deal, but in my mind, we don't. This is a one-vote deal for me, and if I have to turn on Holly at the final four, so be it. I'm just worried that I've gotten myself into a situation where I'm going to lose Jury votes. I need to talk to Raphael about this later and see what he thinks, but right now I have to keep my mouth shut.

(The camera then shows the castaways leaving for the reward challenge. It zooms in on Holly, who is smiling with confidence.)

"shrike"

- Throughout this game I've been in the majority. I've never been in complete danger until today. To know, then, that I've been able to be kicked out of one alliance and bounce straight into another is a fantastic feeling. My social game is great right now. I've probably pissed one person off, and that's Kris. The final three is still within my reach, and if I get there, I think I've got a pretty good chance of winning.

Reward Challenge
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The final five file in and stand on their mat.)

Jeff: You guys ready to get to your last ever reward challenge?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: Before we start, Hazel, let me remind you that you are the only castaway here yet to win an individual challenge.

Hazel: (laughs) Oh, shut up, Jeff.

Jeff: How does that feel?

Hazel: Well, there is a little part inside of me that wants to win. Just like there would be in anyone.

Jeff: Well, let's see if we can make that happen. For today's challenge you will race across a balance beam to retrieve a series of puzzle pieces, which are numbered from 1 to 100. The bags increase in number of puzzle pieces with each new bag. The first bag has 10, the second bag, 20, the third, 30, the fourth, 40. If at any point you fall off the balance beam, you have to go back to the start. The first person to arrange their numbers in order wins reward. Wantt to know what you're playing for?

(The castaways nod.)

Jeff: The winner will be taken by truck to visit a local orphanage, where you will get to drop off some supplies and be able to spend time with the children. This will be followed by a barbeque lunch.

(Holly and Raphael start to tear up at this.)

Jeff: Holly, Raphael, what has you two so emotional?

Raphael: I just love kids so much. I'm a child care worker, so I spend my whole life around kids, pretty much. So  to be around kids would be the best reward ever.

Holly: I'm like Raphael. I work in an elementary school, so I'm around kids a lot, and they really do a number on you. Kids touch your heart, and to be able to visit some orphans would be one of the most amazing experiences for me.

(Itsuki and Hazel move to comfort Raphael and Holly.)

Jeff: Well, clearly, this is a reward worth playing for. So let's draw for spots, and then we'll get started.

(The castaways have drawn for spots and are awaiting Jeff's signal.)

Jeff: For reward... Survivors ready? GO!

The final five race on their balance beam and reach their first bag at around the same time, with Kris in a slight lead. Soon, all five have their first bag untied. Kris races off the balance beam, followed by Holly, Raphael and Hazel. Itsuki is not far behind. The camera then pans out to show all five castaways working on the first ten numbers of their puzzle. Kris finishes the portion first and is off to cross for the second time. Surprisingly, Itsuki catches up and is second to finish, hot on Kris's heels. Holly, Raphael and Hazel all follow in that order.

Kris's lead is extended when he unties the second bag. However, Itsuki's hard work is destroyed when she slips and falls face first off the balance beam. This opens up the door for Holly who overtakes her into second place. Itsuki slowly gets back up and onto the balance beam but not before being overtaken by Raphael for third place. Kris quickly unties his bag and heads for the puzzle board, with Holly not far behind. Raphael is seen untying his bag and quickly joining them, while Hazel has overtaken Itsuki and is just behind him. The camera shows the castaways working with the twenty new puzzle pieces, with kris maintaining a slight advantage. He drops a few of his puzzle pieces, allowing Holly to take the lead. Kris angrily tries to increase his speed, but is still a little behind. Raphael is making good progress on the puzzle, followed by Hazel and Itsuki. Holly finishes her portion first and heads back for her third bag, with Kris close behnd. A couple of seconds later, Raphael is joining them.

Despite trailing her, Kris quickly catches up to Holly on the balance beam and they are neck-and-neck by the time they reach the third bag. By the time the bags are untied, Kris has regained his lead. Raphael is just getting to his bag while both Hazel and Itsuki are starting on the balance beam. Kris reaches the puzzle first and tips out the thirty pieces, closely followed by Holly and Raphael. The camera shows Hazel and Itsuki untying their bags as Kris makes quick work of the pieces. Holly quickly realises she's made a mistake in the numbers and switches them around, but this costs her time as Kris surges ahead and soon has numbers 1-60 placed, and is heading back for his fourth and final bag. Raphael has overtaken Holly in second place, but Holly is not far behind. Hazel and Itsuki are shown working on the puzzle as the other three head for the balance beam.

Kris's lead increases as he navigates the balance beam with ease. He is soon at his bag, although Raphael and Holly follow close behind. Raphael loses his footing and almost slips off, but manages to stay on. Because of this, Hazel overtakes him. The camera briefly shows Hazel and Itsuki coming back to the balance beam after finishing their third bags, but Kris is way ahead of them. He unties his fourth bag and is soon at the puzzle board, a couple of seconds ahead of Holly and Raphael. Although Hazel and Itsuki have reached their fourth abgs it is soon a race between Kris, Holly and Raphael. The camera shows Kris at 81, Holly at 78 and Raphael at 76. Holly drops a couple of her pieces, allowing Raphael to suirge into second. Kris still maintains a lead over Raphael, a check in showing them at 88-84 respectively. Soon they're both on to the last row, but Kris's lead is too much to overcome, and Kris places the final piece of the puzzle in.

Jeff: Kris wins reward!

(Both Holly and Raphael are saddened at not winning the reward. Raphael puts his hands over his face while Holly sighs. They walk over and hug, comforting each other.)

(The castaways are soon back on the mat.)

Jeff: Kris, you have a great reward in store.

Kris: I'm sure I do.

Jeff: To sweeten the deal, you get to take one person with you. Who's it going to be?

Kris: Hm... Holly, you like children. You're coming.

(Holly smiles, then exchanges a sorry look with Raphael as she joins Kris. Raphael hangs his head in sadness.)

Jeff: Kris, Holly. Come in the truck. We'll head on out now. The rest of you, I've got nothing. Head back to camp, I'll see you at the immunity challenge.

(The camera shows Kris and Holly boarding the truck while Hazel, Itsuki and Raphael walk back to camp. The camera zooms in on Raphael, still disappointed.)

"shrike"

- If there was one reward I really wanted, it was that one Hell, I'd give up my shot at tomorrow's immunity just to go on it. What pisses me off is that Kris won the challenge, and Kris probably hates kids, so it will be a waste. Kids are my life, so to be missing out on this golden opportunity is really upsetting. Damn, I wanted that reward so bad!

Reward
The truck has dropped Kris and Holly at the Orphanage. They are greeted by a lady, who gives them a warm, welcoming hug. They then open the truck to get out the supplies, much to the joy of the group of children who have gathered around. As they're getting the supplies out of the truck, Holly confronts Kris.

Holly: Kris, be honest with me here. You didn't take me on this reward because I like children, did you?

Kris: No, I did not.

"shrike"

- Taking Holly on this reward was a strategic move. She's no doubt run to Raphael and the Geisha, which puts us in the minority. I've left Hazel in charge of swinging them against Holly, and if all goes to plan- which it will- Holly will be the next one out. I couldn't be happier.

(The shot then changes to Holly, with a worried look on her face, as she helps unload the supplies.)

"shrike"

- Wow... This isn't a nice feeling. As we speak, Hazel is probably convincing Raphael and Itsuki to vote against me. (sigh) I've dug myself a really deep hole, and now I need to win every single immunity challenge to get out of it. Well, I guess it's a long, twisted road to the end for me.

Kris and Holly begin unloading the supplies for the orphanage. There's soccer equipment, educational equipment such as crayons, various children's books, math books, etc as well as play equipment & toys. The lady of the orphanage begins crying and hugs Kris and Holly. Holly smiles, while Kris stands there awkwardly.

"shrike"

- I'm glad we made her happy, but dammit, why did that lady have to hug me? I hate being touched.

After the supplies were handed out, Holly and Kris went off in different directions. Kris is outside playing soccer with some orphans, while Holly is inside with some people in the classroom area. The camera shows Kris playing soccer. He is the goalkeeper, while the others are trying to get it past him.

Orphan One: Pass it to me! I'm open!

(Orphan Two passes it to Orphan One)

Orphan Two: Get him, Steve! You're the best kick out here!

(Steve [Orphan One] kicks the ball towards the goals. Kris leaps to deflect it. It's not a goal.)

Steve: (laughing) You are so good at this!

Kris: It was a powerful kick. Try again.

Steve: Brayden, (Orphan Two) it's your turn to kick off!

(Brayden and Steve trot back to the circle to kick off to the centre to kick the ball.)i

Kris: (to self) Why do they need to kick off when there's only two of them?

(Soon, the ball is apporaching again.)

Brayden: Steve! Kick it again! (passes to Steve)

Steve: No, I kicked the last time! Your turn! (passes back to Brayden as they approach the goal.)

(In the goals, Kris sighs at this.)

Brayden: Okay! I'm going to kick it now.

(Kris crouches to meet the ball as Brayden kicks. As he kicks, the ball curves, catching Kris by surprise. He moves to deflect it, but he misses. It's a goal.)

Steve and Brayden: (cheering) We win! We win!

Kris: Seriously? You scored one goal.

Steve: That was the point. We win!

Kris: (sigh) Okay, you win.

(Steve and Brayden cheer wildly, as if they are true soccer stars clebrating the winning goal.)

(As Kris watches them celebrate, the lady who runs the orphanage comes out, smiling.)

Orphanage Lady: Looks like they enjoyed the game.

Kris: They claim they won after one goal.

Orphanage Lady: (laughs) They like to do that. You know, they're really going to appreciate you playing with them. They've grown up without their parents; they've always wanted a father figure.

Kris: Oh...

Orphanage Lady: What is it?

Kris: I grew up without my parents, too. Well, not all my life, but they weren't very good parents to me when they were alive.

Orphanage Lady: I think they'd like to hear that. Those two are best friends. Sometimes they come to me and wonder if they're ever going to get out of this orphanage. The pair of them are eleven years old. They've spent their entire lives here.

Kris: (a little hurt) They have?

(The moment is interrupted when Steve and Brayden come running over.)

Steve: Mrs. Fox! Can we have a photo with Kris? Please?

Brayden: Please?

Mrs. Fox (orphanage lady): (laughs) Of course you can, if Kris says it's okay.

Brayden: Can we take a photo with you? You're, like, our favourite visitor.

Kris: Of course it's okay.

Mrs. Fox: I'll go get my camera.

(Shortly after, Mrs. Fox returns with her camera. Kris, Steve and Brayden crouch for the photo.)

Mrs: Smile! One... Two... Three!

(The photo is taken.)

Brayden: Can we see?

(Mrs. Fox shows them the photo.)

Brayden: It's the best photo ever!

Mrs. Fox: I'll leave you guys to it.

(Mrs. Fox leaves.)

Steve: Can we have another go? I mean, if you've got time. 'Cause, like, I know you have to go soon.

Brayden: I wish you didn't have to go...

Kris: Really? Why's that?

Brayden: No one ever plays soccer with us. No one ever spends this much time with us. When they come, people only want younger kids, 'cause they know we're gonna grow up soon, and they want someone they can raise, I guess. I wish our parents were still alive. I'm never gonna get adopted. I'm gonna spend the rest of my life in this orpanage...

Kris: Listen to me, Brayden. You won't spend the rest of your life here. It's difficult growing up without parents. I lost mine, too. I was raised by my aunt Sherri and my uncle Doug. I used to think that I wouldn't get anywhere in life, but I'm here now with a successful job, competing on one of the most successful TV shows in America, with a one in five chance of winning a million dollars.

Brayden: You can win a whole million dollars?

Kris: Yes, I can. Just like you can do anything you set your mind to. You will get adopted one day, you and S

Kris: Yes, I can. Just like you're going to get out of here. You will get adopted. I promise.

Brayden: No one's ever said that to me before. (pauses) Can I have a hug, Kris?

(Kris hesitates a little.)

Kris: Of course you can. Steve, you too.

(Steve and Brayden hug Kris. Kris, to his surprise, finds himself smiling.)

Brayden: I wish you were my real father, Kris...

(A single tear comes to Kris's eye. He quickly wipes it away before anyone can notice.)

Kris: (whispers) Dammit.

Brayden: What?

Kris: Nothing. Let's have another game, shall we? Surely it's my turn to kick the ball this time.

Steve: I'll be goalie! I never get to be goalie!

(Steve runs to the goals. As Kris watches them go, he notices he can't stop smiling.)

"shrike"

- Just so we're clear on this, ONE tear does NOT count as crying on national TV! I thought I hated children, but something about those two boys made me rethink. They managed to touch my dark heart; no one's ever made me feel happy like this before. I think I needed them as much as they needed me. This has been a really touching experience. I don't normally get emotional like this. Meeting those two boys is something I'll treasure forever. I really hope they do get adopted. No, they WILL get adopted, even if I have to see to it myself. I won't let those boys grow up living the childhood I had.

(The camera cuts to an inside classroom area. Holly has entered, and notices a little girl sitting by herself.)

Holly: (going over) What are you doing there?

(The girl shies away)

Holly: Hey, don't be scared! I'm not going to hurt you. My name's Holly. What's yours?

Girl: (hesitates) Alice.

Holly: It's nice to meet you, Alice.

(She offers out her hand to shake, but Alices finches away, terrified.)

Holly: Sorry! I didn't mean to scare you.

(Alice still looks scared, but moves back to drawing.)

Mrs. Fox: (coming in the door) That's Alice. She's one of our newest. Troubled past, that kid. Only seven and she's had to live through more than you and I will in our lifetime.

(Holly, for the first time, notices the girl's black eye.)

Holly: Oh my God... what happened!?

Mrs. Fox: Entire family died. Parents, siblings, everyone. She came like that. Still waiting for the swelling to go down. She spends most of her day in here drawing, too scared to go near the other kids.

Holly: (whispering) Holy

(Holly moves over to Alice)

Holly: 'What are you drawing, Alice?

(Alice shows Holly the picture. The doll is a pretty doll; with a beautiful pink dress, except it's stained red, with a red patch coming from the arm, and a large patch of red of is on the ground. In front of the doll, far away, is a large, shadowiy figure, holding something.) 

Holly: It's a pretty doll. Who's that with her? What's that red?  

Alice: It's the monster. The monster got her. Like the monster got me. He got me and now he's comin' after Dolly 'cause he don't like Dolly. He don't like me either but he can't get me no more, so he's gettin' Dolly.

Holly: (blinking tears away) What do you mean, "getting" her?

Alice: He's gettin' her! It's on her arm, like where the monster got me.(She rolls up the sleeve of her shirt.) See?

(Holly sees several cuts on the girl's arm.)

Holly: (traumatised) Oh my God...

(Mrs. Fox quickly takes Holly aside.)

Mrs Fox: She's been drawing things like that since she came in here. Can't get the monster out of her head. Apparently, that night, he came into her room last. Started punching her, started cutting, but she got away. She got out of the house before he could do anything. The ones that adopt her are gonna have a hard time, if she's adopted at all...

Holly: (shocked) She's drawn other pictures like that?

Mrs. Fox: Want to see them? I've kept them all. We've got a child psychologist coming in as soon as we can.

(Holly nods. Mrs. Fox leads Holly to a room, showing her the other pictures. The pictures are as morbid as the others; one that particularly strikes Holly is a picture where there are a group of people all lying on the ground with a patch of red around them, while the monster stands over them, and a little girl- presumably Alice- stands far away, sad, in darkness.)

Holly: (whispering) The poor girl...

"shrike"

- I never knew going on this reward would be so life-changing. I never knew that a little kid could go through all that. It's disgusting. It's heart breaking. The effect it's going to have on her... (she starts tearing up) How could people do that? How could someone be so sick as to do that to a poor little girl?

(Holly then goes back into the room and sits down beside Alice.)

Holly: Alice, Mrs. Fox showed me the pictures you drew. I know that something horrible happened to you, but I want you to know that the monster is gone now. He's not getting anyone anymore. Dolly's safe, you're safe. The monster went to a place where he can't harm anyone. You'll never be bothered like that again. I promise. One day, another family will come along, and they'll take you into their home, and they'll love and care for you just like your parents did. You may think things will never change, but they'll get better. I promise.

Alice: (nervous) The monster's really gone? He can't get Dolly?

Holly: He's really gone.

At that moment, Mrs. Fox tells Alice that they have to go have a barbeque lunch with Holly and asks if she'd like to come. Alice agrees but only if she can hold Holly's hand on the way, to which Holly obliges. The camera then goes to the barbeque lunch, putting particular focus on Kris, Holly, Brayden, Steve and Alice. As they're enjoying the lunch, Holly notices Alice is gone. When Mrs. Fox goes to check on Alice, she says that Alice is back drawing something, but this time it's a nice drawing. Soon, Alice comes back out, but then it's time for Holly and Kris to go. Upon learning this, Alice bursts into tears, saying she doesn't want Holly to go. Holly then promises that she'll keep in touch with Alice. Before leaving, Alice gives her something.

Holly: What's this?

(The picture is of Alice and Holly on a sunny day with a rainbow in the sky. Both are smiling and holding hands.)

Alice: It's you and me. We're happy 'cause you got rid of the monster.

Holly: (tearing up) Thank you so much... Like I said, I'll keep writing to you.

(The truck comes. Holly then boards.)

Steve and Brayden: Bye Kris!

Brayden: We'll never forget you!

Kris: And I'll never forget you.

(They share one last hug. Kris starts to move off, but then pulls Mrs. Fox aside.)

Kris: Can I talk to you?

(They are seen talking.)

Holly: Kris! Are you coming?

Kris: Yes, yes, I'm coming. Quit your nagging.

(Kris boards. As the truck takes off, the orphans wave goodbye. The camera zooms in on Kris for a confessional.)

"shrike"

- Meeting Brayden and Steve has definitely changed me as a person. I'll never forget those two boys. They're just added inspiration for me to get to the end.

Camp
(The losing three come back from the reward challenge. The camera zooms in on Raphael, who is particularly disappointed.)

"shrike"

- Losing sucks. I wanted to go to the orphanage really bad. Why couldn't Kris choose me? Man, I would have loved to spend time with those kids.

(The camera then shifts to the shelter, where Raphael and Itsuki are lying down, and Hazel is sitting up eating some rice.)

Raphael: Man, this sucks... I'm so bored. There's only three of us here.

Itsuki: (laughing) How are you gonna be on day 39 then?

Raphael: That'll be different, bit like, it's hard to not be bored when Kris and Holly are away doing something fun.

Hazel: Hey, guys? Why don't you eat something? After that, why don't we go and take a walk in the forest, just to pass the time?

Raphael: Um, okay, sure.

(A timeskip shows the three eating rice. Then they get up and head for the forest.)

"shrike"

- It looks like Hazel wants to turn us against Holly. Is that a bad thing? I don't know. One thing I do know is, it's day 36 and I have to keep all my options open, so I'm not going to ignore what she has to say.

(The camera returns to normal time, showing the three walking through the forest.)

Hazel: So, tell me, would it be safe to assume you guys have aligned with Holly?

Raphael: Well, so what if we have?

Hazel: Hey, don't bite my head off. I was just asking. Anyway, are you sure it's the best idea?

Raphael: What, turn her down and let her go straight back to you guys so you can vote us out? Nuh-uh. She made it clear she doesn't want y'all anyway.

Hazel: That's not what I'm saying at all. I think you should rethink your position with Holly. She's far too dangerous to take any further into the game. The fact that she won immunity last time is the only reason Timothy went over her. If you guys do the three with Holly, she's going to absolutely obliterate at Final Tribal Council. I know you guys have friends on the Jury, but Holly will work her way around. There's no way you can beat her.

Raphael: You just said we had friends on the Jury, so we'd stand a pretty chance.

Hazel: No offence, but not really. You know, when the Jury looks at it, Holly will have played a much better game than the two of you. Raphael you've played well strategically and socially, but Holly has never been out of the majority. She's always been comfortably sitting, and she's got a strong physical and social game. I think people will respect her more, especially since she's got Timothy in her back pocket. The Jury will be impressed.

Itsuki: So what do you think we should do?

Hazel: Well, going to the final 3 with Holly would be Survivor suicide for any of us, me included. So what I'm thinking is, should Holly lose the immunity challenge, the two of you plus myself and Kris would band together and vote her out. It's the best move strategically.

Itsuki: But that puts us 2-2 with you guys! Then there's no way we'd both make the final three!

Hazel: True, but at least you'd still have a chance. Holly would destroy you at Final Tribal, I guarantee it. Itsuki, you'd maybe get one vote from Elijah. Raphael, you've probably got Horatio's vote locked in. But I'm pretty sure everyone else would vote for Holly. So you'd have no shot.

Raphael: I guess you're right...

Itsuki: I'd seriously only get one vote?

Hazel: Probably. But take her out and you increase her odds.

Itsuki: Let's do it!

Raphael: Seriously?

Itsuki: If Holly is really that good, we can't stick with her! Let;s get her out.

Raphael: Is that what you really want?

Itsuki: Yes!

Raphael: Then let's do it. We'll vote for Holly tomorrow.

Hazel: (smiles) Excellent.

"shrike"

- I knew it would work. I fed them a bunch of BS basically about Holly. She is a threat, definitely, but I don't know if she would get as many as I made out. She's definitely got Timothy, but the main thing is taking Holly out of the equation now. Once that's done, Kris will probably win the final immunity challenge and Raphael can go. That way it's me, Itsuki and Kris at the final three, and I will destroy them. This move has basically set me up to win the game, something I have every intention of doing.

(As the three walk back to camp, the camera cuts to Raphael)

"shrike"

- I know Hazel's playing us to survive an extra few days. There is some truth in what she says, but honestly, I think Hazel would be more of a threat than Holly is. Holly goes first, no question. Then, at the final four, Itsuki and I can take Hazel out. I know we can get Kris on our side, because he'll take out anyone he thinks is a threat to him. Voting out Holly will be the turning point in the game that gets me to final Tribal. With friends on the Jury, I know I can win. I'll have the greatest comeback story in Survivor history!

Immunity Challenge
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The final five file in and stand on the mat.)

Jeff: You guys ready to get to today's immunity challenge?

(Everyone nods)

Jeff: First thing's first, Holly, I have to take it back.

(Jeff unhooks the necklace from Holly.)

Holly: Please bring it back.

(The castaways laugh.)

Jeff: For today's challenge, you will stand on a small wooden log while balancing a ball on a disk. At regular intervals, another ball will be added until there are three balls. If, at any time, you fall off the log or lose a ball, you're out of the challenge. The last one standing wins immunity and guarantees themselves a one in four shot at winning this game. The losers go to Tribal Council where, after thirty-seven days, someone will become the fourteenth person voted out of Survivor: Eyre Peninsula and the seventh member of the Jury. Well draw for spots and then get started.

(The castaways have drawn spots and are awaiting Jeff's signal.)

Jeff: Survivors ready? GO!

Everyone starts off with their first ball and has no problems. The camera pans on everyone, showing determined looks on their faces as they concentrate with the balls. Itsuki's feet shift a little on the log, and Hazel's ball moves a little, but she steadies it. Soon, ten minutes have elapsed, and everyone is sitting comfortably. Kris hasn't moved a muscle, nor has Holly or Raphael. Jeff then announces a second ball will be added to the disc. Kris, Holly and Raphael make the transition comfortably. Hazel briefly struggles with the second ball, and her ball rolls, but she soon makes a recovery. Itsuki, meanwhile, is struggling. Her balls are starting to roll, and as she tries to steady them, her feet slip off the log and she's out of the challenge.

Hazel's balls are rolling again, although she again manages to recover. Raphael starts to shift a little and one of his balls starts moving, but he's able to work it back into place. Kris and Holly are showing no signs of struggle and have barely moved since the challenge began. Raphael shifts on the log again, but otherwise remains steady. With everyone still calm after a further ten minutes, Jeff decides it's time to add a third and final ball to everyone's discs. Hazel is unable to manage the transition and her balls slip off the discs. She's out of the challenge.

With the three balls in place, everyone is informed there's no time limit and they have to wait it out. Holly finally starts to display some movement, and Raphael's balls keep moving, but Kris is still. After five minutes have passed, Raphael's balls suddenly start moving violently. He struggles to move it back into place and it gets there, but in the process, it sets another out of place. Raphael tries to manoevure his balls back into place, but it proves to be impossible. His ball slips and he's out of the challenge, leaving it down to two: Kris and Holly.

Kris and Holly seem to be cruising, save for the slight movements from Holly. After the camera timeskips a further five minutes, it looks as if they could be there for hours. One of Holly's balls moves slightly but she quickly corrects it. After approximately half an hour of complete stillness, Kris shows his first sign of movement as he shifts his feet on the log and moves his balls to accommodate this. It's definitely neck-and-neck at this stage, with both competitors still looking strong. A further ten minutes pass, bringing the total elapsed time up to forty minutes. At this point, both competitors are beginning to look weary, Holly's balls are beginning to move, and she struggles to steady them. Eventually, she gets them right, but they don't look like staying. They soon move again and she groans in annoyance as she tries to steady them. Again, it's successful, but it looks temporary. Things look like a disaster for Holly when, all of a sudden, Kris momentarily loses balance while trying to move on the log. Although he stays on the log, it causes his balls to move violently. He angrily tries to fix it, but it's getting out of control. Just when it looks like Holly's going to win, her balls are on the move too. She sighs and tries to reset them, but then they start going in different direction. it's clear it's going to be a "race" to see who's ball hits the ground first. Both are frantically trying to steady their balls but they have some going off in different direction. Shortly afterward, a ball drops. The camera zooms out and it's shown to have come from Kris's disc. Kris is out of the challenge.

Jeff: Holly wins immunity and guarantees herself a place in the final four!

(Holly sighs with relief and allows her balls to drop. Kris is less than impressed, slumping to the ground in frustration.)

Kris: Dammit! Dammit, dammit, dammit!

(Hazel, Raphael and Itsuki are also shown looking less than impressed.)

Raphael: (to Itsuki) There goes our plan.

Itsuki: Yeah...

(The camera then shows all castaways back on the mat.)

Jeff: Holly, come on over.

(The others applaud Holly as she has the immunity necklace put around her neck.)

Jeff: Holly is safe from the vote at Tribal Council and has guaranteed herself a one in four shot of winning the game. For the rest of you, you will head to Tribal council where- after thirty-seven days out here- someone's million dollar quest will fall two days short. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. I'll see you at Tribal.

(The castaways head out with the camera zoomed in on Holly, wearing the necklace, grinning from ear to ear.)

Shrike Tribe
(After Holly's win, the final five arrive back at camp.)

Raphael: Well, congratulations, Holly!

Holly: Thanks! I really needed that one.

"shrike"

- I've never needed to win a challenge more than today, and I think that's what gave me the strength to win. I was near breaking point, but when I saw my balls rolling away, I saw my million dollar cheque rolling away with it. So I dug deep and pulled it off. Now that I'm safe, Kris and Hazel's plans are out the window. So, logically, it should be Hazel going tonight.

Raphael: (smiling) Come with us, Holly. We gotta talk strategy.

(Itsuki, Raphael and Holly all leave. The camera zooms in on Raphael.)

"shrike"

- Now that the plan to get rid of Holly is out the window, it's back to our original plan- to join forces with her to pick off Hazel and Kris, which allows us into the final three. My preference is to get rid of Hazel first. With Hazel gone, that increases my chance of winning significantly. I'm playing a good game so far, and now it's just about eliminating the biggest threats. When it comes down to Hazel or Kris, Hazel takes that title by a long shot.

(The camera then cuts to Raphael, Holly and Itsuki some place in the forest.)

Raphael: So guys, I was thinking we get rid of Hazel tonight. Out of her and Kris, she's the biggest threat by far. What do you think?

Holly: Hazel's a huge threat. She's manipulating Kris from right under his nose. She's a strong chance to win should she make it to the end.

Itsuki: Exactly. Part of me would like to write Kris's name down tonight just as a personal thing, but I know Hazel is a bigger threat. So I'm happy to write Hazel's name down tonight.

Raphael: Great! We're all writing down Hazel. Cool, I'll see you guys at Tribal!

Holly: Hey, Raphael, wait a sec.

Raphael: What's up?

Holly: I think I know the answer to this but I need to hear it from you: Did you guys plan to take me out if I'd lost immunity?

Raphael: (pauses) I... uh....

Holly: It's okay, I kind of knew it was coming.

Raphael: You're not mad?

Holly: What's the point in being mad? I wanna go to the final three with you guys, so why would I jeopardise that?

Raphael: Yeah. Hazel just got to us, but she won't ever again after tonight.

Holly: So, final three?

Raphael: Final three!

Holly: What do you say, Itsuki?

Itsuki: Yeah... final three.

Raphael: Well, let's make it official!

(The three join hands.)

Raphael: One... two... three...

Raphael, Holly & Itsuki: Final three!

(The group breaks apart. The camera zooms in on Itsuki, who has a concerned look on her face.)

"shrike"

- Well, I basically just got forced into a final three deal back there. They may as well put me down as finishing in third place, because it's gonna happen. The game's pretty hard to change from here, because the only move I can make could probably destroy my chances of winning even more. I'm really regretting the role I played because now I think I've left it too little too late... (sigh) I should have found that idol on day 30.

(The camera then cuts to Kris and Hazel.)

Kris: I can't believe she won! Something in this game just has it out to get me.

Hazel: Now that she's won, our tactics need to change. They're in a 3-2 majoirty right now, and if they've got any sense in them, they'll probably try to target me.

Kris: We definitely need to target Raphael. He's playing a strong social game, and he's got friends on the Jury. People will respect how he crawled out of the minority. Besides, between him and the Geisha, it's really a no contest. Itsuki's done nothing to win the title.

Hazel: Exactly. But how are we going to get Raphael out?

Kris: We'll have to get someone from their side. Holly won't join with us, and we can't make Raphael vote against himself...

Hazel: So we'll have to work with Itsuki.

Kris: (sigh) I was hoping it would never come to this, but alas, it must if we are to stay in the game. We'll have to use the fact that she can't win against her. It'll be a long shot, but we have to try. She'd be stupid to not listen to us anyway.

Hazel: I think she wants to win like anyone else. If we can get it into her head that she can't win against Raphael and Holly, then she might side with us. But you'll need to be the one to do the talking, Kris. She doesn't like you, and if we want her on our side, you have to mend the relationship.

Kris: (deep sigh) How can it be that the person who I've tried to get out for 37 days is now my only key to staying in this game?

"shrike"

- I can't believe this. Somehow, through a cruel twist of fate, the Geisha is now the one who is keeping my hopes of winning this game alive. This is all Holly's fault. If she hadn't won immunity, none of this would be happening. Now she's making me... apologise to the Geisha. It's going to be a tough job getting her to turn against her ally- someone who brought her this far- but I'll get what I want. I always do. Just watch: Raphael will go home tonight.

(As Kris leaves to find Itsuki, the camera shows Hazel watching him go.)

"shrike"

- I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about going home tonight. And now the realisation that my place in the game is resting on Kris's ability to mend things with Itsuki is starting to set in. Jeez... I'd usually do something like this myself, but thanks to the relationship between Kris and Itsuki, the only way this can work is if Kris fixes everything. I'm not betting on it happening. I'm hoping for it, and miracles CAN happen, but my bags will definitely be fully packed by the time Tribal Council comes around.

(The camera cuts to some place in the forest, where Kris has found Itsuki. Upon seeing him, Itsuki sighs, but doesn't move away.)

Itsuki: What do you want?

Kris: Look, Geisha, let me talk to you. We have important business to discuss.

Itsuki: I'll talk to you if you stop being so racist and use my name for once!

Kris: Racist? How is that racist?

Itsuki: You're using it in a dregatory way. You probably don't even know what a Geisha is.

Kris: Never mind that. I don't think it's racist, but if you take it as such, then whatever. Itsuki, can we talk now?

Itsuki: I think I know what you're about to say, so just say it.

Kris: I know you're probably thinking of voting with Raphael and Holly. I know you don't like me and would love to see me get my torch snuffed. But the thing is, to vote with them would be the biggest mistake of your life.

Itsuki: I'm listening.

Kris: I'm not going to beat around the bush: You're Raphael's goat. You've gotten here solely on the fact that Raphael has brought you here. You've made no moves of your own, you're still here because Raphael played an idol on you, and if memory serves me correct, you shouldn't have even made the merge in the first place. You and I both know that, had Anastacia not been injured, you would have gone home that night.

Itsuki: So what? If Anastacia hadn't been injured, the Van Diemen guys would have just picked you off. You wouldn't be here either!

Kris: True as that may be, this isn't the point of the discussion. Since you haven't made any moves, I'm sure you've taken the time to sit back and watch the others play. If you have, you'll have noticed that Raphael and Holly are both playing strong games. Raphael is playing well socially and Holly is a good player all-around. Surely you must realise you have no chance in hell of beating them both at the Final Tribal Council?

Itsuki: I know Raphael and Holly have been a little more overt, but I've played my game too. I've been strong socially. I've got friends on the Jury.

Raphael: So does Raphael. So does Holly. Everything you've done, Raphael will take credit for. You and Raphael both made the moves, but Raphael is the one the Jurours will award their votes to. Holly has played a strong physical, social and strategic game. She'll have the vote of Timothy in her back pocket already. And you know as well as I do she'll get many more. So if you stick with them and go to the final three against them, you are absolutely toast. You'll be slaughtered.

Itsuki: So... you're saying I should take them out while I can.

Kris: Exactly. If you flip and vote with Hazel and I, Raphael will be taken out of the equation. That's one less threat gone, and you will actually have a case to present in front of the Jury should you make it. Raphael is dragging you to the end and if you do nothing you'll just end up in third place. But if you start playing now, you might increase your chances of winning.

Itsuki: How do I know this isn't some ruse to remove my safety net and humiliate me at the final four? Let's say I do this and Holly wins iummunity again at the final four. You can't vote for Holly so you vote for me. Hazel votes for me, and Holly and I vote for you or Hazel. Either way, I'll be demolished in the tiebreaker. You could be setting me up for the ultimate humiliation. I know you could, because you hate me that much.

Kris: The thing is you don't know what I'm going to do, but you're going to have just take a chance. Think of it this way: Would you rather finish at third knowing you did absolutely nothing to win the game, or would you rather take this chance and potentially go out fourth or potentially earn votes at the Final Tribal? Up to you.

(There is silence at this. Then, out of nowhere, Itsuki starts laughing.)

Kris: Why are you laughing? What the hell!

Itsuki: Becuase this is a little funny. You're coming to me to save you in this game. How everything has changed. Now I'm in power. (she smiles sweetly at him.)

Kris: Whatever. I just hope you do the right thing.

(Kris leaves.)

"shrike"

- I tried my hardest to get through to the Geisha and I think I did. I proposed the most reasonable and logical argument there is to why she should vote against Raphael tonight, and if she doesn't, then that just makes her stupid and screws her even further. As fun as it would be to watch her be destroyed by the Jury, for my sake, she needs to wise up.

(The sun begins to set, and the final five have packed their belongings as they prepare to head to Tribal Council.)

Raphael: Hey, Itsuki, Holly, I just wanted to make sure you're still with the plan.

Holly: We're voting for Hazel. Got it.

Itsuki: Yeah, I know who to vote for.

Raphael: Great. We're gonna make the best final three ever!

Holly: Hey, I just gotta pack a couple of things. I'll see you guys soon.

(Holly leaves.)

Raphael: Final five, huh, Itsuki? Bet you never thought we'd see the day after Horatio got voted off.

Itsuki: Yeah, you're right. It's been hard to get here, but we got here.

Raphael: I just wanted to say that you've been the best ally I could have asked for. Together we kicked ass, so let's continue to kick ass until the final three!

Itsuki: (smiles) Sounds like a plan.

(Holly returns with her bag.)

Holly: I got my stuff. Let's go.

(The sun sets. As the tribe departs for Tribal, the camera focuses on Raphael.)

"shrike"

- You can never be sure of how the votes are going to go at Tribal, but I believe I've got a strong alliance with Holly and Itsuki. I've got my bags packed, though, because the game can turn on its head, and Tribal is the perfect place for that to happen. If I go home tonight, I'll be disappointed. This game has been a rollercoaster for me. I've been in the majority, fallen to the minority, and fought my way back to the majority. To cap it all off with a million dollar cheque would be a dream come true. After the game I've had, if anyone deserves to take out the title, it's me.

(The camera then changes focus to Hazel, who- for the first time- looks a little unconfident going into Tribal.)

"shrike"

- Tonight my game could be coming to an end, two days short of winning the entire thing. The game's out of my hands this time, and it's a scary feeling. All I can hope is that, by some miracle, Kris knows how to apologise. If not, I'm going to be sitting on the Jury, and after working so hard, that's going to piss me off. (looking up) God damn you, don't screw my game, Kris.

(Finally, the camera focuses on Itsuki, whose face is filled with worry.)

"shrike"

- I have the world's hardest decision to make tonight. I could do the honest thing, vote Hazel out, and go to the final three with Raphael and Holly, who would be very hard to win against. Or, I can go against Raphael and potentially screw my chances further and destroy what little chance I have left of winning the game. I might not even make it to the end if I do that. (sigh) I don't know what I'm going to do. My heart says one thing and my head says another. (she begins to tear up) I'm so conflicted right now. Both options are the right and wrong decision. This is an impossible choice for me to make.

The camera fades out and shows the setting sun as the Shrike tribe depart for Tribal Council.

Tribal Council (Day 37)
(The Shrike tribe walk into Tribal Council and sit down.)

Jeff: We'll now bring in the members of our Jury: Anastacia, Elijah, Angela, Horatio, Audrey and Timothy, who was voted out at the last Tribal Council.

(The Jury sit down.)

Jeff: Let's get things started. Raphael, emotions ran high at the last Tribal Council. How has that affected the dynamic of the game?

Raphael: It's had a huge impact. On Day 33, when Audrey was voted out, I was expecting to be the next one to go. Now the fallout from that led to rifts in the majority alliance, which was brought out at the last Tribal. The rippling effects of that have changed the dynamic completely. What was so straightforward, isn't now.

Jeff: Kris, Raphael talks about straightforward votes. Are they a thing of the past now that we've reached the final five?

Kris: Absolutely. There's probably not even a such thing as alliances anymore. When we're this far down the track, it's all about taking out the threats. And the biggest threat could be in your alliance.

Jeff: Hazel, Kris makes a valid point of the game being about taking out threats now. Your name came up twice last Tribal. How worried are you that it's going to be you tonight?

Hazel: Extremely worried, and everyone except Holly should be worried too. If you aren't, then you're stupid. You can try so hard to swing the votes your way, but you can only do so much. You can makle all these plans but they can fall through due to things out of your control. This late in the game, you can't come into Tribal expecting to walk out. Immunity is the only thing that keeps you safe.

Jeff: Holly, you are the holder of the immunity necklace tonight. How important is that necklace at this point?

Holly: It's more important than food at this stage. I know for a fact that I'd be getting my torch snuffed tonight if I wasn't wearing this. And I know that, if I'm not wearing this tomorrow, my torch will be snuffed. But just because I'm wearing the necklace doesn't mean I'm worry free. You have no idea how everyone else will vote. Hazel is right: you can make plans that fall through. People can go behind your back, or get inside people's heads... this game is insane.

Jeff: Itsuki, where's your head at right now?

Itsuki: Everything these guys have said is true and it's all going round in my head. Holly is right when she says people can get in your head; Hazel is right when she says the game's about taking out threats. It's a matter of who is the biggest threat now. People are looking to win, and that's where my head's at. I'm trying to figure out the best way to win, just like everyone else.

Jeff: It's clearly going to be a dramatic tribal council, so let's not waste anymore time. Holly, you hold the immunity necklace. As always, you can keep itor give it to someone else.

Holly: There's no question, Jeff. I'm keeping this tonight.

Jeff: Okay. Holly is the only person you cannot vote for. Everybody else is fair game. Holly, you're up.

(Holly catss her vote. It is not shown.)

(Hazel casts her vote.)

"shrike"

- I know it's you or me tonight, and I've come too far to let it be me. This plan better work.

(Kris casts his vote. It is not shown.)

(Raphael casts his vote.)

"shrike"

- You're right about what you said: this game is all about taking the threats out. You've shown over the last few days that you are a huge threat, and it would be really difficult to beat you at the Final Tribal. I've overcome way too much to lose now, so you have to go.

(Itsuki goes up to the voting booth and is shown pausing before she begins to write. She then returns to her seat.)

Jeff: I'll go tally the votes.

(Jeff leaves and returns a short time later with the urn.)

Jeff: Once the votes are read, the decision is final. The person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I'll read the votes.

Jeff: First vote... HAZEL. (1-0)

(Hazel nods in acceptance, then watches as Jeff pulls out the next vote.)

Jeff: RAPHAEL. (1-1)

(Raphael smiles, then scratches his head, before turning his attention back to Jeff.)

Jeff: RAPHAEL. Two votes Raphael, one vote Hazel. (2-1)

(Raphael sighs, but shrugs.)

Jeff: HAZEL. Two votes Hazel, two votes Raphael, one vote left. (2-2)

(Hazel remains expressionless as she awaits the last vote.)

Jeff: Fourteenth person voted out of Survivor: Eyre Peninsula and the seventh member of the Jury...

Jeff: ...RAPHAEL. That's three, that's enough, you need to bring me your torch.

(Hazel breathes a sigh of relief and can be seen mouthing "Oh my God", unable to believe she's survived. Meanwhile, Raphael sits there, in shock, his mouth open.)

Raphael: (stunned) I... What?

(He sits in shock for a couple more moments, before sighing deeply.)

Raphael: Holly, if you aren't on my side, you don't have to be a fake-ass bitch about it.

Holly: But... I voted with you!

Raphael: Then... Itsuki?

(Itsuki looks down, avoiding eye contact.)

(Raphael sighs. collects his things, and stands up to get his torch.)

Raphael: I can't wait to hear about this later.

(Raphael places his torch in front of Jeff.)

Jeff: Raphael, the tribe has spoken.

(Jeff snuffs Raphael's torch.)

Jeff: Time for you to go.

Raphael: Bye guys.... (sigh) Have fun in these last couple of days, alright?

Holly: Bye, Raphael.

(Raphael departs Tribal Council. The camera zooms in on Itsuki, who is starting to tear up.)

Jeff: Well, you were right about one thing: There's no such thing as a straightforward vote anymore. That was clearly a blindside, and should make for an interesting last couple of days. Grab your torches, head back to camp. Goodnight.

(The final four depart Tribal council.)



Voting Confessionals
"shrike"

- It's insane how well you've played this game, how you've just controlled everything from under everyone's noses. But your game ends tonight.

"shrike"

- You are the hero of this game. You've fought your way from the bottom to the top, and you've made friends with everyone along the way. In a stroybook ending, you would take out the title. But this isn't a story, this is real life. You are a threat, and you have to go.

"shrike"

- I can't believe I'm actually doing this... but if I side with you and Holly, and you guys take me to the final three, then I haven't got a hope in hell of winning. By voting against you, I may just be screwing up my game even more, but at least now I can say I've done something, and I might just have a shot at winning. I'm so sorry to do this. You've been such a good friend to me. After this is over, I'm probably just gonna go back to camp and cry for the next three hours.

Final Words
"shrike"

- This sucks. I can't believe Itsuki betrayed me after all I did for her. I guess I was just too much of a threat in her eyes, but that doesn't change the fact I'm upset and disappointed. I think I'm upset with myself too, for the fact that I worked so hard to get out of a hole, and now I'm sitting here, two days short of pulling off a win. This is gonna hurt me for quite a while.

Night 37
(The final four return to camp following Raphael's elimination. The camera shows Hazel and Kris celebrating.)

Hazel: You did it, Kris! I don't know how you did it, but you did! Raphael's gone and the two of us live to see another day.

Kris: It was simple. Itsuki was so easy to manipulate. And now she's screwed up her chances of winning. The two of us will take her as a goat, no question.

Hazel: Exactly. I still can't believe it worked out!

Kris: I can. Really, Hazel, have you no faith in my abilities?

Hazel: I do now! That was the greatest vote ever!

"shrike"

- Honestly I am stunned that I'm still here. I never expected Kris to be able to win Itsuki over like that. But now I'm in the final four, and I have to go all the way! I've dominated the game without anyone realising it, and if I can just get to the Final Tribal Council, no one will be able to stop me!

(The camera cuts to Kris as he heads back to the shelter to sleep, smiling arrogantly.)

"shrike"

- I knew it would work out. I knew the Geisha was powerless to resist. Now Raphael, the biggest threat left in the game prior to tonight, is gone, and Itsuki is a guaranteed goat. There's no reason why I shouldn't be able to win this. Almost everything has gone my way the entire game, and now there's only three people standing in the way of what is rightfully mine. I guarantee you, no one will stop me.

(Somewhere near the sleeping shack, Holly is less than impressed.)

"shrike"

- I don't know what the hell happened tonight. Hazel should have gone home, but for some reason, Itsuki voted Raphael instead. It's just... ugh! Every single freaking time I think I have Hazel cornered, she manages to get out of it! She's playing a hell of a game. I actually really respect her for it, but it doesn't change how annoyed I am that she's slipped through my fingers... again. (laughs) Tonight it's important I find out why Itsuki betrayed us. There's no reason for me to be angry. I just need to know her mindset. This late in the game it's dangerous not to know where someone's head's at.

(The camera then cuts to Itsuki, who has gone off into the forest for some privacy, and is crying softly to herself.)

"shrike"

- (sighs and sniffs) That was a really hard thing for me to do. What upset me the most was how hurt Raphael looked. To him it must have been liked I ripped his heart out from his chest. He's so angry at me, I know he is. But (sniffs) it was the best for my game... I think. Am I meant to feel this guilty after doing a move like that? This doesn't feel nice at all. I think I just need to go to sleep... if I can stop crying, that is. (wipes away tears)

(Just as Itsuki is about to head to the sleeping shack, Holly appears beside her.)

Holly: I thought I heard you here.

Itsuki: (sniffs) Can you save what you're about to say until tomorrow morning? I'm not in the mood to argue right now. (tears roll down her cheek and she wipes at them.)

Holly: I'm not mad. I just want to know why you did it.

Itsuki: (swallows) You're not mad?

Holly: No, there's no use in being mad now.

Itsuki: Well... I- this is going to sound pathetic- but I did it because I knew I couldn't beat the both of you at final Tribal Council. Both you and Raphael are playing good games, and I wanted to at least have some shot of winning. Throughout the whole game I kind of just did what Raphael said, and I realised I'd be a goat if I fronted the Jury like that, so I wanted to do something. And that meant blindsiding Raphael.

Holly: So the final three deal we made... you didn't mean it?

Itsuki: No... I- I'm sorry. I felt like I was I forced into that...

Holly: So you're going to vote me out tomorrow if I don't win immunity?

Itsuki: I don't know! I don't know where my head is right now. I'm sorry. I (sniffs) I just need to sleep.

(Itsuki walks away, leaving Holly standing on her own.)

"shrike"

- Right now Itsuki's head is all over the place. She's emotionally off-balance so I don't know what she's going to do. With Kris and Hazel undoubtedly gunning for me it's just confirmed how much I NEED to win immunity tomorrow. I'll have to make it three in a row, but that's something not even Horatio the challenge beast could do. If he couldn't do it, how am I meant to? (frowns) No, I've got to shut up. With that attitude I'll never do it. I will win immunity tomorrow and I will guarantee myself a spot in the final three. That necklace is not leaving my neck.

Tribal Council (Day 38)


Polls- During Episode
Was it nice to see that Kris had a softer side? Yes- it makes him seem human No- it broke character too much

Did I cross the line with Alice and Holly in the orphanage? Yes- It was far too morbid and made me uncomfortable No- It was an enjoyable read

Are you shocked by the blindside? Yes No

Did Itsuki make the right move? Yes- She had no chance in hell of defeating Raphael and Holly No- Hazel was a massive threat, and now she's destroyed her chances of winning

We're now down to the final four: Who's going to win? Hazel Holly Itsuki Kris

If you were a Jury member, and Itsuki made it to the end, would her actions at this TC sway you towards or against her? Towards- It was a great strategic move Against- She betrayed her allies and made a bad move

Next Season on Survivor...
Join 20 brand new castaways as they travel to the beautiful reigon of Upolu, Samoa! Featuring some shocking twists never before seen in Tangle's fanons, coupled with a whole bunch of loveable and hateable characters and even a romance, this is one season that I promise is going to be a lot better than Eyre Peninsula. Tune in for Survivor: Upolu , coming in 2016!

Author's Notes

 * The episode title was said by Holly Underwood, reflecting on her dangerous position in the game.
 * In the original plan I had Kris winning reward and giving it up to Hazel because he hated children. I rewrote it as I wanted to show the viewers that Kris had a softer side.
 * In case you're wondering, I almost cried writing that scene with Kris and the orphans... Almost.
 * I actually considered changing Holly's scene with Alice to something a little less morbid, but upon consultation with Ian and Uke, I opted to keep it. In case you're wondering, I almost cried... again.
 * With the elimination of Raphael Francis, there are no more members of Van Diemen left in the game. This makes Raphael the highest ranking Van Diemen castaway.
 * Despite the fact that every remaining Van Diemen castaway post-merge was eliminated consecutively (from Angela Best to Raphael), Van Diemen were not Pagonged. By definition, "The term applies to situations in which one tribe or alliance purposefully eliminates the other in rapid succession (it does not refer to situations where all members of one tribe or alliance happened to be voted out one after the other". The elimination of the two Van Diemen members of The Black Hole Alliance directly after Horatio's elimination was pure coincidence.
 * With Raphael's elimination, Kris Nightingale becomes the highest ranking male of Eyre Peninsula.