Fire And Water

Fire And Water is the twelfth episode of Survivor: Cape Verde

Challenges
Reward Challenge: Rope A Dope The castaways will each be attached to a rope that is woven through a series of obstacles. The first one to reach the end wins. Reward: Barbecue at camp with the their loved one. Winner: 

Immunity Challenge: Push Me, You Pull The castaways will each have two handles that they will use to keep tension on a steel bar. If at any point, they release the tension, the bar will drop and break a tile below them, which puts them out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins. Winner: 

Previously On Survivor
''Since the merge, Danny and Asia became an inseparable pair, which worried the girls alliance. After leaking the plan, Asia became the target but saved herself by winning immunity. In the end, Danny was blindsided and left the Legacy Advantage with Asia. Nine are left, who will be voted out tonight?''

Night 29
The scene opens up to ominous music as the final nine return from an emotional Tribal Council where Danny was blindsided. As Asia places her torch down, she turns to a smirking Kelly.

Asia:  Can you explain what happened?

Kelly:  I don’t have to explain anything; you have to reap what you sew.

Asia:  What do you mean?

Carla:  You know exactly what she means. Quit playing stupid.

Kelly:  I told you not to tell Danny about the Lou vote and you told him anyway. You betrayed the alliance and you had to pay.

Asia:  I didn’t betray anything. I was always loyal to this group.

Kelly:  If you were loyal, you wouldn’t have said anything.

As the three argue, we see Billy watching from the sidelines with his arms crossed.

"maresia"

- Tribal tonight was a mixed bag. On one hand, I’m very happy I survived because I get to continue playing the game I loved, but Danny was the last person I wanted to see go. He was just a good soul and the girls blindsided him without mercy and left Asia out of the loop. Then they just went off on this poor chick when we got back to camp about how disloyal she is. It really soured my mood to be quite honest.

After Billy’s confessional, we see Asia by herself on the beach, crying.

"maresia"

- (Crying) Tonight was rough. I was the main reason Danny lost his chance at a million and it makes me sick to my stomach. Then we get back to camp and Kelly and Carla just pour salt in the wound and make me feel worse than I already do. I have no one I can trust and I don’t know how I’m gonna bounce back.

Once Asia’s confessional ends, we see Sara approach Asia and pat her on the back before sitting next to her.

Sara:  I am so sorry; I didn’t know they would do that.

Asia:  What the hell was that, Sara?! I thought I could trust you?!

Sara:  You can! I promise. You were supposed to go tonight but I didn’t want to vote you and I would have fought my ass off to keep you.

Asia:  But you had no problem voting Danny and leaving me out.

Sara:  Asia, I swear on everything I love I did not want Danny to go. Kelly was gunning for you as some half-baked revenge scheme and I wasn’t a part of it.

Asia:  Who was?

Sara:  Michelle, Dana, and Carla were a hundred percent on board with Kelly. Wilma I don’t think wanted to so you have us two with you all the way til the end.

"maresia"

- Asia is upset and she has every right to be. I’ve been tight with Asia since the beginning and she is someone I want to go to Final Tribal with but I worry that blindsiding her could hurt me. I just hope she still trusts Wilma and I because we need to start cutting Kelly off by the knees. She has the Corvo immunity idol and while I think a blindside on her could work now, I need to play this carefully so by the end at the next Tribal Council, I can have a bit more power than ‘Dictator’ Kelly.

*intro plays*

Maresia
We return from the intro to everyone walking around camp. Asia slides out of the shelter and walks over to her bag. She looks inside and looks puzzled. However, she quickly changes her expression and closes her bag before walking off unnoticed.

"maresia"

- I opened up my bag this morning and inside it, I found this note. It reads ‘Congratulations, you have been given the Legacy Advantage.’ Danny is an amazing person and I’m so happy to have gotten this. After last night, I needed a boost and this will be it. This is what I need to give me the strength to get to day thirty nine.

Reward Challenge
After Asia’s confessional, we cut straight to the next reward challenge. After seeing the nine stations, we cut to Probst.

Jeff:  Come on in, guys!

The final nine make their way to their next challenge. Once they step onto the blue mat, we cut to Jeff once again.

Jeff:  Alright, been out here thirty days and that is a long time to be away from your family.

Once they realize what is going on, some people begin to cry while a few ‘Oh my, God’s come out from the group.

Jeff:  You know what it is, it’s time for some love.

Everyone begins to celebrate having made the loved ones visit.

Jeff:  Bucky, you ready?

Bucky nods, trying not to cry.

Jeff:  Gerard, come on out!

Bucky’s brother, Gerard, comes running from behind the pathway towards Bucky. Bucky also runs and hugs his brother once they meet.

Gerard:  Oh man, look at you. You haven’t been this skinny since high school, dude.

Bucky (Chuckling):  Shut up.

Jeff:  Bucky, tell me about your relationship with your brother.

Bucky:  We didn’t always get along, um, but over the years we’ve gotten so close through the Church and we’ve just so close now, we’re inseparable.

Jeff:  Alright, give him one last hug.

Bucky:  Let’s win it.

Gerard (Hugging Bucky):  Alright.

The two separate.

Jeff:  Michelle, here’s your mom, Wanda.

Michelle breaks down as Wanda runs towards her daughter. The two collide with one another, nearly falling, before hugging.

Wanda:  Oh honey, I’ve missed you.

Michelle tries to respond, but can’t get through the crying and opts to just hug her mom instead.

Jeff:  Wanda, tell us more about your daughter.

Wanda:  She is hands down one of the smartest people I know.

Both Kelly and Sara seem amused by that as that is not the Michelle they know.

Wanda (Continuing):  She is the light of my life, Jeff. Don’t know what I would do without her.

The two hug one last time and separate from one another.

Jeff:  Sara, here’s your dad Fredrick. Fredrick, come on out!

We see Fredrick run out and embrace his daughter. The usually cold Sara begins to cry as she hugs her father.

Fredrick:  I’m so proud of you, you did it.

Sara:  For you, I’m doing this all for you.

Jeff wipes away a tear and chuckles.

Jeff:  You got me! Second time I’ve cried at a loved one visit Sara and you got me!

Sara laughs as she and her dad turn to Probst.

Sara:  He’s my everything. We grew up watching this show and he never had the chance to come out here because he could never take the time away so I told him I would come out here and win to live his dream.

Fredrick:  My daughter is an incredible woman, Jeffery. She knows what to do and when to do it and I couldn’t be any more proud of her.

The two hug again.

Sara (Whispering):  I’m gonna win, just for you.

The two separate as we cut back to Jeff.

Jeff:  Wilma, here’s your husband Nick.

Once Nick runs into frame, we see Wilma nearly collapse. She gets herself up and runs towards her husband before falling into his arms. The two continue to hug before turning to Jeff.

Jeff: Wilma, how did you two meet?

Wilma:  We were in high school together and I didn’t really think anything of him. I mainly just cheated off his tests.

Everyone laughs.

Wilma:  But we ended up going to prom together and the rest is history.

Jeff: Alright give him one last kiss.

The two kiss and separate.

Jeff:  Kelly, here’s your sister Cait.

Cait runs out and hugs her sister where all the loved ones have met before. Kelly whispers ‘I’m running the show’ in her sisters here, which prompts Cait to kiss her sister on the cheek.

Cait:  I’m so proud, you’re doing great.

Kelly (Chuckles):  I know.

Jeff: Kelly, is Survivor a big part of your family?

Kelly:  It’s huge. Y’know Cait and I went to the same casting call in Hutchinson and we wanted to get on together.

Cait: But I am super proud of my sister. She’s been doing an amazing job.

The two hug.

Cait:  Win it.

The two separate.

Jeff:  Dana, here’s your dad, David.

David runs out and immediately picks up his daughter to hug her. Jeff is seen laughing as David puts his daughter down.

Jeff:  David, safe to say you and Dana have a very close relationship.

David:  She’s my angel, Jeff. I’d do anything for her.

Jeff: Alright give her one last hug.

The two hug and separate.

Jeff:  Carla, here’s your mom Rita.

Rita runs out and embraces her daughter. Tears are seen flowing down Rita’s face as she holds her daughter close.

Rita: Oh my gosh, you smell horrible.

Everyone laughs at Rita’s comment before the two separate.

Jeff: Asia, here’s your girlfriend Deanna.

Asia begins to break down as Deanna runs out into the clearing and embraces her girlfriend once they meet.

Deanna:  Oh God, I’m so proud.

Asia (Through her tears):  It’s been so hard; I’ve missed you every day.

The two kiss and turn to Jeff.

Jeff:  How long have you two been going out, Asia?

Asia:  Um…about three years. She’s my everything. She’s there at my best, she’s there at my worst. I don’t know what I would do without her, which is why I want to spend the rest of my life with her.

As soon as she finishes her sentence, Asia gets down on one knee, much to the surprise of everyone. Deanna covers her mouth as she looks at her girlfriend.

Asia:  Deanna Sierra Ross, you mean the world to me and I want to know…will you marry me?

Deanna (Without hesitation):  Yes!

Asia immediately jumps up and passionately kisses Deanna as everyone else gives a round of applause with the exception of Kelly and Carla, who give each other a subtle annoyed glance at one another.

Jeff:  First time we’ve had a marriage proposal before a loved one’s challenge!

After they kiss, the two separate and Jeff turns to Billy.

Jeff:  Billy, you ready for some love?

Billy (Chuckling):  Don’t know how I can beat that Jeff, but sure.

Jeff: Alright. Harold, come on out!

Billy’s best friend Harold runs and hugs his friend where everyone else was.

Harold:  You’re doing great, man. We’re all proud of you back home.

Billy breaks down as Harold pats him on the back.

"maresia"

- I have no relationship with any of my family. They’re all ultra conservative and want nothing to do with me because of my beliefs so my only real family are my friends back home and Harold means so much to me.

Harold:  Win this challenge, you hear? Win it.

Billy:  I will.

The two separate and this prompts Jeff to go over the reward challenge with everyone. We then cut to the final nine beginning the challenge. Kelly, Billy, Bucky, and Sara lead the pact as they get through the first obstacle with ease while everyone else begins to struggle. Asia gets her foot caught in the rope and struggles to untangle herself. Kelly begins to pull ahead as she gets through the second obstacle as Billy, Bucky, and Sara begin to struggle. Bucky gets stuck while Kelly starts to get through the third obstacle. Billy and Sara try to catch up but are unable to as Kelly gets through the third obstacle and gets to the end, winning time with her loved one. As Kelly and her sister celebrate, everyone look on with annoyance, upset to have lost. We then cut to Jeff addressing the final nine and their loved ones.

Jeff:  Kelly, Cait, come on over.

The two sisters rush over to Jeff and stand next to the host.

Jeff:  Now, you have an afternoon with one another. Pick someone to join you.

Kelly:  Oh my, God.

We see shots of Billy, Sara, and Wilma before cutting back to Kelly.

Kelly:  Michelle. She’s been with me the entire time so I have to pick her.

Michelle jumps happily as her and her mom join Kelly.

Michelle:  Thank you, thank you!

Michelle hugs Kelly, much to her annoyance.

Jeff:  Pick another person.

Kelly (Without hesitation):  Carla.

Carla claps and squees before her and her mom rush to Kelly and Michelle.

Jeff:  Now pick one final person.

Asia is seen putting her hands up, begging to be picked to go on reward. We then see Kelly make her decision.

Kelly:  Dana.

Asia’s head swings downward as Dana and her dad join Kelly and the others.

Jeff:  Alright, as for the rest of you, say goodbye to your loved ones.

The remaining five wave goodbye to their loved ones as they leave the challenge area. Jeff then turns to the four going on reward.

Jeff:  Kelly, Michelle, Carla, Dana, you four will be taking your loved ones back to camp with you. Head on out.

We see the final nine, and the four loved ones, leaving the challenge area as we go to commercial.

Maresia
We return from commercial to an aerial shot of everyone returning from the reward challenge. Kelly, Dana, Carla, and Michelle split off from everyone else with their loved ones as they walk towards a table full of food.

"maresia"

- Kelly choosing me for the family visit just reaffirms how tight we are. Since the merge, the two of us have been working very closely together side by side and it’s almost like I’m her second in command. We basically run the girls alliance and anything we say goes.

The four women and their loved ones all sit down and begin to enjoy their meal. Cait pats her sister on the back and smiles.

Cait: I’m so proud of you. You’re doing great.

Kelly:  We’re running the entire game right now.

David:  Who are y’all with, if you don’t mind me asking?

Kelly:  It’s all the girls together.

Wanda:  So them two guys are next?

We get a shot of Billy and Bucky sitting around the fire before cutting back to Kelly.

Kelly (Nodding):  Mm-hmm.

"maresia"

- Right now, we’re at a critical point at the game where I need to start making some finals deals and the loved ones reward is the perfect time to make one as they are gonna be so thankful towards me that they’ll want to go to the end with me. Sara, Asia, and Wilma are the three biggest threats in the game. All three of them are savvy players that I know I have zero chance at beating so I need to go with Dana, Michelle, and Carla and every single one of them will want to go to the end with me so I should be set up for success after today.

Kelly takes a sip of her beer before starting up strategy talk.

Kelly:  So we have just over a week left and I want to say something. I am one hundred percent committed to going to the final four with you girls and battling it out from there. I feel like we have the strongest bond and I would love to see us at the end.

Carla:  Sounds good, once the boys are gone, we take out that traitor Asia and go on from there.

Michelle:  Sounds like a plan!

"maresia"

- Kelly is my closet ally out here. She’s always stuck by my side and has been like an older sister to me. I know that she wants me at the end and I want her at the end so as long as we stay together, which we will, I don’t see us having any problems getting to the finals.

After Michelle’s confessional, we hear the four women laughing along with their loved ones as we focus on Bucky and Billy watching from the sidelines.

Bucky:  The arrogance they give off man, it’s unbelievable.

As Bucky talks, we focus on Billy. He seems completely out of it as he barely listens to his one and only ally.

Bucky (Continuing):  If any of them are in the final three, I’d probably walk out of Tribal.

Billy doesn’t respond. Instead, he opts to just get up and walk away down the beach. Bucky looks up and watches.

Bucky:  Hey man, you alright?

Billy doesn’t respond, he just keeps walking away as Bucky watches, worried for his friend.

"maresia"

- Billy is a very emotional guy and I can’t blame him. He doesn’t have a relationship with his family so he wanted time with his best friend but he couldn’t. I really do feel for the guy.

After Bucky’s confessional, we cut to Billy sitting at the edge of the beach. The sun is starting to set so there is an orange tint within the scene as Billy looks out towards the sunset.

"maresia"

- Harold has been my best friend since pre-school and someone who I consider a family member. He came out to me when we were twelve and it rocked me to the core because before, I grew up believing in what my family taught me. I was the kid who made fun of those who were different and after that, it changed me so he is the reason for who I am today and I wanted to get him out here as a way to say thank you, but I failed and it kills me inside. But I can’t let it get to me. I can’t let these thoughts of failure taint me because once they do, I’ll never be able to get out of that rut so I just need to push forward and do something to change my fate in this game.

After Billy’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Day 31
We come back from commercial to a shot of Asia, Sara, and Wilma sitting together in the shelter. We can hear the light sound of laughter coming from the beach. The laughter is revealed to be Kelly, Carla, Michelle, and Dana all together. Sara rolls her eyes before turning to Wilma.

Sara:  They make their final four so obvious, don’t they?

Wilma nods.

"maresia"

- For a while now, I’ve noticed Kelly’s arrogance grow and grow into what it is now. It started since we found the idol together and it’s only gotten worse from then. Now, Kelly has made her final four plans obvious as she hangs out exclusively with Dana, Carla, and Michelle since she feels like those are her best bets to win. Even though I don’t want to go deep with either Bucky or Billy, it is in my best interest, as well as Wilma and Asia’s best interest, to try and get rid of someone from the alliance at this next vote.

Asia:  Who do you think will be the easiest to target?

Sara:  I feel like Carla wouldn’t. She’s stuck up Kelly’s ass so Kelly wouldn’t believe any lie we tell about her.

Wilma:  What about Michelle?

We see Michelle laughing out loud by the beach before cutting back to Wilma.

Wilma:  She’s dumb so if we tell Kelly she came to us about taking Kelly out this next vote, Kelly would believe that.

"maresia"

- I suggested Michelle because everyone knows she’s not the brightest bulb in the shed so Kelly would think that Michelle is stupid enough to try and turn on the alliance so early and we can take away a lot of power she has when we have to take her out and send her to the jury.

Asia:  I love it, oh my gosh!

Sara:  I think I should be the one to bring it up since we’ve been together since hour one of this game.

Wilma:  That’s fine with me.

We cut to a snake slithering down a tree before cutting to Sara and Kelly walking down the beach. Sara looks towards the shelter and sees Michelle is dead asleep before turning to Kelly.

Sara:  So…I wanted to bring this up because it does worry me. Michelle came to me a few days ago about wanting to get you out.

Kelly’s jaw drops and turns to Sara.

Kelly: Really!?

Sara:  Yeah, I talked her out of it but I worry that with the numbers getting lower and lower that she may try and bring the plan up to the guys and attempt to get numbers.

Kelly:  Oh my, God. I can’t believe this bitch.

"maresia"

- Sara comes and tells me that Michelle brought up a plan to get me out and I’m pissed. I’ve helped this idiot get far in the game and this is how she repays me? By going against me? Nuh-uh, no way. I’m so happy to have Sara, who is blindly loyal to me, right now because now we have to turn this around on the dumb red head named Michelle.

Kelly:  I want to take her out right away. I don’t care who wins immunity.

Sara smirks, overjoyed that Kelly had fallen for the lie.

"maresia"

- The fact that Kelly is falling for this obvious lie is perfect. Now we should have no problem taking out one of her goats. Before tomorrow, I do want to talk to the guys because I want their trust going forward because I need at least one of them to go after Kelly.

After Sara’s confessional, we cut to Billy and Bucky by the water well. Billy is filling canteens as Sara approaches.

Sara:  What’s going on, guys?

Bucky:  Nothing much, what’s going down?

Sara:  I know to you guys, my word means absolute s**t but just know I am being completely honest right now. We’re gonna be going for Michelle.

Billy: Michelle!?

Sara:  Keep your voice down! Yes, Michelle. I don’t want either of you gone tomorrow so please trust me. I know it’s hard but I swear on everything that no matter what, you two are good tomorrow.

Billy is shown with his hands on his hips and looking a bit hesitant to trust Sara.

"maresia"

- Sara has broken my trust numerous times in this game and I believe she is the main reason I am in the position I’m in so it is hard for me to trust what she says. She apparently wants to take Michelle out which…I don’t see the point since Michelle is a non-entity out here so I just want to make sure I’m safe for tomorrow’s Tribal so I need to just win the immunity challenge to ensure my safety.

After Billy’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Immunity Challenge
We come back from commercial to the final nine immunity challenge. After we see the nine stations, we cut to Probst.

Jeff:  Come on in, guys!

The final nine make their way to the challenge and step onto the light blue mat. Once Asia gives the necklace back, Jeff goes over the challenge. At the start, everyone seems to be doing well, although Wilma does struggle a bit. Dana is the first out after five minutes, followed closely by Michelle. The two girls sit down as we begin a quick montage, ending at the fifteen minute mark. Sara begins to wobble but adjusts herself quickly. Asia’s bar slips, eliminating her from the challenge. As she passes him by, Bucky’s bar drops, leaving Kelly, Billy, Sara, Carla, and Wilma. Wilma is out next and starts a chain reaction where Sara and Carla are out back to back right after her, leaving Kelly and Billy to battle it out. Billy’s hands begin to wobble while Kelly remains still. It isn’t long before Billy’s bar slips, giving Kelly immunity. We then cut to Jeff addressing the final nine.

Jeff:  Kelly, come on over!

Kelly walks over as Jeff places the necklace around her.

Jeff:  With this around your neck, you are guaranteed a spot in the final eight. As for the rest of you, one of you will become the fifth member of our jury. You have the afternoon to think about it, head on back to camp.

As Kelly rejoins the tribe, we focus on Billy as the tribe leaves for camp.

"maresia"

- Not being able to pull out a win today is a blow to my heart. I felt like I needed it but Sara has told me I’m not going home. Her word is as good as dirt so I can’t put too much faith in her but it’s all I got at this point.

After Billy’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Maresia
As we return from commercial, we open up on a shot of the Maresia flag before cutting to the final nine returning to camp. Kelly places the necklace on a tree as Michelle gives her a hug, which Kelly reluctantly receives.

Michelle:  Great job, babe.

Kelly (Almost annoyed):  Thank you.

Bucky takes notice of Kelly’s annoyed face and tries to keep himself from laughing. He looks over to Sara, who gives him an approving nod, signaling the plan is still in place.

"maresia"

- Right now, the plan for tonight is for everyone to blindside Michelle. Sara wants to take power away from Kelly and I’m all for that. She has been running the show since day one and has actively tried to get me out for a while, so I’m all for getting the ball rolling on dethroning ‘Queen Kelly.’

Bucky pats Billy on the back, trying to cheer up the painter.

Bucky:  We’re good, I can feel it.

Billy:  Still, I want to try and get the idol so I have it for tonight.

Bucky:  Dude, I know we’re fine. You looking for the idol is only gonna hurt you.

Billy: I can’t just sit back, man. I gotta do something.

Bucky shakes his head as Billy goes into the woods.

"maresia"

- The problem is Billy. I can’t blame the guy for being a bit apprehensive on the plan since he’s been burned quite a few times by Sara, but I do think she is being genuine with us when she says she wants us both to stay and for Michelle to go so for him to go idol hunting can only do more damage to him. I just hope the girls don’t get freaked out by his idol hunting or he could be the next to go.

After Bucky’s confessional, we see Billy start to look around for the hidden immunity idol. He climbs up a tree, checks around treemail and the water well, but comes up empty handed. However, he continues to search.

"maresia"

- My life is on the line. I know Sara has told me I’m safe but I can’t trust her so I need the idol. But I can’t find it. Either it wasn’t rehidden or one of the girls already have it so I’m basically searching for nothing at this point. I just need to pray that Sara keeps her word and I’m here after Tribal tonight.

As Billy kicks dirt into a hole to cover it up, we see Kelly watching from the sidelines. She waits a few seconds before making her presence known, spooking Billy.

Billy:  Jesus! Scared the s**t out of me.

Kelly:  What’s going on?

Billy: Nothing, I just needed some time to myself after the challenge.

Kelly: Hmm.

There’s an awkward silence between the two as Kelly basically stares into Billy’s soul.

Billy:  So…we good for tonight?

Kelly:  Yep, Michelle is still the one going home.

Billy: Awesome.

"maresia"

- Of course, because she loves to stick her nose in everything, Kelly caught me looking for the idol. I made an idiotic mistake and now I could have compromised my entire game because I was being panicky.

After Billy’s confessional, we cut to Kelly approaching the rest of the girls in the shelter with a stern look on her face.

Dana:  What’s up?

Kelly:  I caught Billy looking for the idol.

Sara’s facial expression doesn’t change but it is clear she is annoyed with Billy.

Kelly (Continuing):  I don’t think he found it so I say we just plant all out votes on Billy tonight and get him out.

Asia:  I’m fine with it.

Michelle: So am I.

"maresia"

- The plan for tonight is to take out Billy. After that, we go down the line: Bucky, Sara, Wilma, Asia, until Kelly and I are basically at the final three. She’s been my number one this entire time so the fact I get to go to the end with someone who I consider my best friend makes me feel so good.

One by one, the girls start excusing themselves until only Sara and Kelly are left. Sara nudges Kelly to go on a walk and the two women leave the shelter and go down the beach.

Sara:  Are we still good for getting Michelle out tonight?

Kelly:  About that…I think Billy should go. Him looking for the idol has me worried.

The music intensifies as we see Sara shaking her head.

"maresia"

- Before, I was all for getting Michelle out but after seeing Billy search for the idol, I’m having second thoughts. He’s a wily one and if he stays in the game any longer, I fear he will find another idol. Plus I know Michelle can’t get me out and that I’ll have the numbers to take her out next time, so she’s not that much of a threat at this point so it’s better for me that Billy goes tonight.

Kelly:  I say we just play it safe and go for Billy.

Sara rolls her eyes as she and Kelly continue to walk down the beach.

"maresia"

- I didn’t account for Billy’s paranoia, mistake on my part. But now Kelly wants to switch plans and go for Billy, which cannot happen. I need to start trying to take power away from Kelly so I can get myself to the end and if Billy goes home, I won’t have a chance at that so I need to get Kelly back on board this Michelle plan pronto. Problem is Kelly is as stubborn as a rock so it could be difficult to get her to sway but this may be my only shot in life at a million dollars and I can’t let it go to waste.

After Sara’s confessional, we see the final nine make their way to Tribal Council. We see the sun set and the scene change to Tribal Council as Jeff watches the final nine take their seats. Once the jury, now including the recently blindsided Danny, sit down, Jeff begins the QnA.

Jeff:  So at the last Tribal Council, there were a lot of shocked reactions. Asia, what happened when you got back to camp?

Asia:  Basically I was attacked and called a traitor by Kelly and Carla since I was close to Danny.

Carla:  No, you were called a traitor because you went and told Danny every single plan we made. THAT’S why you’re a traitor.

Sara:  But Jeff, Danny was never gonna vote against us. He was loyal to Asia who was loyal to us so going on about how Asia is this traitor is childish and, in all honesty, a major over reaction.

Carla rolls her eyes and turns to Jeff.

Jeff:  Carla, you seem to disagree.

Carla: Oh hell yeah. I’m all about loyalty and Asia didn’t show loyalty.

Asia:  How have I not shown loyalty? I’ve voted with you guys every time. I never strayed away from a plan. You guys have.

Carla:  We did not!

Kelly: We honestly did but its water under the bridge and the seven of us are still moving forward together.

Jeff:  Wow! Bucky, even though there’s dissent, they’re still seven strong.

Bucky:  Yeah, Carla and Asia are like fire and water. It’s the most dysfunctional alliance I’ve seen in a long time but gotta give them props for loyalty but for some people, it could be their downfall.

Jeff:  Sara, with only a week left in this game, there’s not a whole lot of places to hide.

Sara:  You’re right. We’re very close to the end so every decision you make better be a good one or you’ll either be on the jury or at the end with no shot to win.

We get a quick shot of a disapproving Lou before cutting to Probst.

Jeff:  Michelle, in all honesty, can this group of seven stick together despite the obvious crack between Carla and Asia?

Michelle: I think it can and I hope it will because my best bet at getting to the end is with this group of ladies and I believe the seven of us will stand strong.

Wilma:  She’s an optimistic girl, Jeff.

Everyone chuckles.

Jeff:  Billy, do you have any hope of surviving tonight?

Billy takes a deep breath while he contemplates his answer.

Billy:  Barely.

The music intensifies as we cut to Jeff.

Jeff: Well let’s see if this ‘tight’ group of seven will stay together. It is time to vote. Bucky, you’re up.

Bucky is the first to vote as he makes his way to the urn. Of the final nine, only Michelle and Billy have their vote and voting confessional aired to the world. Once Asia returns from voting, Jeff collects the urn.

Jeff:  If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Everyone looks towards Billy, expecting an idol play from him. However, he remains seated.

Jeff:  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.

Jeff opens the urn.

Jeff: First vote – Billy.

Billy nods, fully expecting to get votes.

Jeff:  Michelle. That’s one vote Michelle, one vote Billy.

Michelle smirks at the idea of receiving votes.

Jeff:  Michelle.

Michelle rolls her eyes as her smile continues to grow, confident in her alliance as Jeff pulls out the fourth vote.

Jeff:  Michelle.

Upon seeing a third vote for her, Michelle’s confident smile quickly goes away as it is replaced by one of confusion. She turns to Kelly, who keeps her eyes on the vote with a satisfied grin on her face.

Jeff: Michelle. That’s four votes Michelle, one vote Billy.

Michelle can only shake her head in despair while Sara smiles, happy her plan has worked.

Jeff:  Twelfth person voted out and the fifth member of our jury – Michelle. That’s five and tonight, that’s enough. Need to bring me your torch.

On the verge of tears, Michelle slowly gets up and grabs her torch. She looks at Kelly, who simply shrugs and smugly watches Michelle stand in front of Jeff and place her torch down.

Jeff:  Michelle, the tribe has spoken.

Jeff snuffs her torch and Michelle slowly walks out of Tribal Council before the host turns to the eight remaining players.

Jeff:  Well it seems the seven aren’t as tight as they seem to be. Billy and Bucky, there’s hope for you yet. Grab your torches and head on back to camp, goodnight.

As the final eight leave Tribal Council, the credits begin to play.

Voting Confessionals
"maresia"

- I’ve been told this is the plan but I wouldn’t be shocked if my torch was snuffed by the end of the night.

"maresia"

- Just going down the line, sorry.

Final Words
"maresia"

- I’m honestly embarrassed. I can’t believe Kelly betrayed me like this after everything we did together. I thought I could trust the girls but I guess I was a fool. (Sobs)

Next Time on Survivor...
''With only eight left in the game. – “Things are about to get real dirty in here.” – anything can happen. – “I was floored!” ''