A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card

A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card is the second episode of Survivor: Cayman Islands.

Previously On Survivor...

 * Eighteen Americans arrived in the Cayman Islands to partake in one of the most grueling adventures on reality TV.

A clip is shown of Penny struggling on the very first immunity challenge, crying out for Elmer and Mitch to help her along.

Mitzi is shown yelling at her tribemates at the puzzle portion.

Brett is shown hobbling into camp with a nasty cut on his foot, as Natalia and Erin worry about his injury with concern.


 * Right out of the gate in the first Hero Duel of the season, Peter of the Las Caimanes tribe won fire in the form of a firemaking kit.

Jeff: Peter wins reward for his tribe!


 * On Las Tortugas, Cindy’s enthusiasm rubbed the tribe the wrong way.

Cindy is shown talking at a frantic pace to the rest of her tribemates, and laughing loudly and uproariously.

"lastortugas"

- Good grief…this chick is so annoying, I can’t stand her! She needs to zip it, does she not have a filter? I just want to filter out all of her nonsense for one minute so I can hear myself think!


 * At Los Lagartos, tribe harmony was a nightmare. Aidan, their appointed leader, was labeled as bossy and overbearing. And Mitzi, started fireworks, when she had enough of his leadership.

"loslagartos"

- We’ve got the biggest guy here who we made our leader and he’s the one doing the least amount of stuff. Who went out and got all the firewood and started the fire and helped get us breakfast? Not his lazy ass, that’s for sure.


 * And on Las Caimanes, Natalia attempted to start a female alliance with the girls, but Erin and Brett got a little too comfortable.

"lascaimanes"

- I really like Brett. He seems like a really decent guy, and he’s good on the eyes.


 * At the immunity challenge, Las Tortugas struggled as Penny slowed them down, causing them to lose their first challenge.

Jeff: Los Lagartos wins immunity, sending Las Tortugas to tribal council, where somebody will be the first person voted out of Survivor: Cayman Islands!


 * Back at camp, Penny’s dreadful challenge performance caused Wilkes to target her.

Wilkes: I was thinking, it’s got to be Penny, right? They’d be stupid to keep Penny.

Mitch: Penny wiped out on that challenge. Elmer: She did…

"lastortugas"

- I’m conflicted…I want to do what’s best for the tribe – but Penny and I have been getting along really well the past few days, if you know what I mean. But I genuinely do like her. Who gets the axe tonight? Is it Wilkes? Cindy? Penny? I don’t know! I don’t even know.

But the boys had other ideas.

Darnell: Say what you will but I love Penny. I am good with Penny. She will stay loyal. Wilkes is a wild card. She looks like she will flip flop all over the place if we have a swap or a merge. And Cindy is just…man, I don’t know what that chick thinks she’s doing.


 * And at tribal council, the boys got their wish.

Jeff: First person voted out of Survivor: Cayman Islands…Cindy.

Cindy is shown having her torch snuffed. A grateful Penny nods at Elmer, as Wilkes scowls behind her.

Jeff:  Well, it is very clear that you guys are a family. An extremely confusing dysfunctional family, perhaps, but evidently, majority of you still managed to get it together and make it through this vote successfully. We’ll see if you guys made the right decision.


 * 17 are left. Who will be voted out..tonight?

Challenges
Hero Duel: Tromp Stomp (San Juan Del Sur)

One person from each tribe will use a grappling hook to retrieve three bags of balls. Once they have the balls, they will use a catapult to launch those balls into a series of five baskets. The first person to get one ball in each basket wins reward for their tribe.

Reward: Fishing gear

Winner: Brett (Las Caimanes)

Immunity Challenge: Dear Liza (Worlds Apart)

In this slightly more complicated version of the Worlds Apart immunity challenge, five castaways from each tribe will race through an obstacle course to a water tower to fill a large bucket with several holes in the side with water. They will then transport the bucket through a series of obstacles and dispose of the water into a large troth, all the while attempting to prevent water from leaking out of the bucket by blocking the holes with their hands. When there is enough water weighing down the troth, it will release a bag of puzzle pieces, where two tribe members must then use the puzzle pieces to solve a 3D puzzle. The first two tribes to finish the puzzle win immunity and are exempt from going to Tribal Council; the tribe that finishes in first place also wins a reward in the form of comfort items such as clean pillows and blankets. The tribe in last place will go to Tribal Council.

Reward: Tribal immunity for the first two tribes to finish, with a reward of pillows and blankets for the tribe in first place.

Winners: Las Caimanes; Los Lagartos

Day 4
The show picks up where it left off the morning after Cindy’s elimination. At the Las Tortugas beach, Mitch is busy hacking away at a coconut.

Mitch: Here, girls.

Mitch hands the coconut to Penny who takes a sip from it and passes it over to Elmer, leaning against the side of the shelter.

"lastortugas"

- Tribal council last night – we voted off Cindy. You know, she was just really wearing the tribe down with her incessant talking. It wasn’t an easy decision but here we are on Day 4, with Penny and Wilkes still on our tribe. We’ll have to see if we made the right decision or not, only time will tell.

Penny gazes out at the ocean, a contemplative expression crossing her face.

"lastortugas"

- Last night, I very very narrowly avoided being sent home first. [laughs] I’m still a little shaky thinking about it. But ultimately I’m still here and Cindy was sent home. I would’ve rather had Wilkes go home but I’m thankful to just still be here. I really owe the boys for saving me. I want our tribe to succeed and I don’t want to have to go back to tribal again. If that means trying to patch things up with Wilkes then so be it.

Penny corners Wilkes by the water well for a conversation.

Penny: Listen, Wilkes. I don’t want to have to, you know, fight it out with you. You know, I don’t want us to go against each other, I just want what’s best for our tribe and so I want us to, you know…

Wilkes sips from her canteen, stoically ignoring Penny.

Penny: I want us to get along. I don’t want this to be…awkward.

Wilkes nods slowly, not looking at Penny.

"lastortugas"

- I don’t know what Penny’s game is…right now. She’s trying to smooth things over with me. But the thing is, the boys made a mistake last night. She should have gone home. I still believe she was the right person to have gone. I don’t trust her. I don’t like her. And if she slows us down one more time in the next immunity challenge, she will go home.

The theme song plays. When we return, the camera pans over a bird’s eye view of the beach. As the clouds pass by, the camera dips down and zooms in over the latest reward challenge. Jeff instructs everyone to “Come on in!”

The Las Caimanes and Los Lagartos tribes arrive, with Las Tortugas trailing behind.

Jeff: Las Caimanes and Los Lagartos getting your first look at the new Las Tortugas tribe. Cindy, voted out at last night’s tribal council. You guys ready to get to today’s challenge? Today’s challenge will be another Hero Duel. This challenge will be run by one representative from each tribe. One person from each tribe will use a grappling hook to retrieve three bags of balls. Once they have the balls, they will use a catapult to launch those balls into a series of five baskets. The first person to get one ball in each basket wins reward for their tribe. Wanna know what you’re playing for?

Jeff dramatically unveils a pile of fishing gear.

Jeff: Fishing gear for the winning tribe! And there will be only ONE winner. I’ll give you a moment to strategize, think about who you’re putting up.

The Los Lagartos tribe are deep in discussion.

Ingrid: Who wants to do it?

Aidan: I think I can do it.

Terrence: You think you can do it, big guy?

Aidan: Yeah, yeah, I can do it. The larger the better, right?

Oberon: If he thinks he can do it, he can do it.

Mitzi: [derisive snort] Go for it.

Las Tortugas nominates Elmer, Los Lagartos nominates Aidan and Las Caimanes nominates Brett.

Jeff: Survivors ready? Go!

With their tribes cheering them on, the three men start tossing their grappling hooks. Brett is quick to snag his first bag, Elmer right behind him. Aidan comes up short.

Jeff: Brett with his first bag…Elmer right behind him.

Brett takes a long swing and just misses his second bag. Elmer lets his hook fly and misses as well. Aidan’s next swing causes a puff of sand to billow around him.

Jeff: Brett with a nice throw! Can he hook it…yes! Brett with two bags, Elmer with one! Aidan, a big fat goose egg.

Brett brings back his second bag and swings for his third. Elmer narrowly misses his second bag.

Mitch: You’ve got this Elmer, just keep calm.

Penny: Come on, Elmer!

Darnell: You got this, brother.

Wilkes: Do it!

Aidan’s next throw lands right next to his first bag. Ingrid has her hands on her mouth and is looking nervous behind him.

Jeff: Aidan’s very close…if he can get the angle right…can he do it?

Aidan’s hook just misses snagging the bag and his tribe groans behind him. Mitzi rolls her eyes and smirks to herself.

Brett throws and nails his third bag, reeling it in as quickly as possible as his tribemates cheer behind him.

Jeff: Brett with his third and final bag!

Erin: Go Brett!

Natalia: That’s it, you got it!

Callum: Show ‘em how it’s done, brother.

Elmer gives another good toss and snags the second bag, reeling it in. Aidan lets loose one more time and finally gets his first bag.

Jeff: Aidan finally on the board with one bag! Elmer now with two bags! Brett’s gonna start shooting.

Brett arranges the balls and gets ready to jump and catapult them into the baskets.

Jeff: This is going to take some experimenting to get it right. It will require trial and error. How hard you need to catapult the balls, and at what angle?

Brett steadily aims his catapult, gets up and launches his first ball, which bounces on the board a couple times before falling off. He races to get it back.

Elmer’s next swing catches his third and final bag and he hurries to catch up to Brett. Aidan’s second swing comes nowhere close to the bags.

Brett launches again, and gets his first bag in the basket. Elmer takes out his balls and places them on the catapult.

Jeff: Elmer gonna start shooting now. Aidan, falling out of this.

Aidan: [panting] Thanks, Jeff.

Jeff: Just telling it as it is, brother.

Brett launches again and gets a second ball in a basket. His tribe cheers and applauds behind him.

Penny: Come on Elmer, you can do it.

Elmer launches his first ball, which lands squarely in the middle of the five baskets – in the smallest hole. Penny and Darnell cheer as Elmer takes aim with his second ball. Aidan finally gets his second bag and reels it in. Brett scores another ball.

Jeff: It is Brett in the lead for Las Caimanes with three balls, Elmer right behind him with two…make that three!

Elmer scores his third ball as Brett’s next ball sails way over the baskets. Aidan finally snags his third and final bag and rushes to reel it in.

Brett launches again and scores a fourth ball. Elmer steadies the catapult and launches. It bounces in and out of the basket, sending Penny into a frenzy of excitement.

Jeff: Brett needs one more!

The camera focuses on the intense look on Brett’s face as he takes aim one last time and jumps onto the catapult, launching his final ball. It bounces on the rim of the basket and lands inside.

Jeff: Brett wins reward! Brett raises both hands in the air as his tribe rushes around him for a group hug. Aidan, finally getting his balls out of the bag, lets them fall to the floor, sweat gleaming on his brow. Elmer rolls his eyes and tosses a ball over his shoulder in disappointment.

Jeff: Las Caimanes, congratulations. Take your fishing gear back, and enjoy. Los Lagartos, Las Tortugas, got nothing for you. Head back to camp. I’ll see you at your next challenge.

Returning to the Las Caimanes camp, the tribe is once again in good spirits.

Yvonne: Brett, that was amazing.

Natalia: Good job, Brett!

The tribe gathers around the shelter to admire their new fishing equipment and talk about their latest victory.

"lascaimanes"

- Brett won us reward in the form of fishing gear. It was nice, you know, that’s three challenges we’ve come out on top of. We’re on a roll. It’s great. Our momentum is unstoppable. I can only hope we carry on this winning streak because I’m on a high like you could not imagine. [laughs]

Brett: We can catch fish now. [laughs] Who wants to take the new equipment for a test drive?

Erin: I’ll go with you.

Brett: Alright, let’s see if we can get us any fish.

As the others disperse, Brett rummages around in the fishing equipment and, completely accidentally, discretely finds a small rolled-up scroll of paper hidden in one of the scuba masks. Making sure no one is watching, he quickly pockets it.

"lascaimanes"

- When I was rummaging through the fishing gear today, I stuck my hand in to grab this scuba mask…and there was this lovely scroll just tucked away inside it. Very well hidden, I almost didn’t see it. But it can’t hide from me. I just found…the clue to a hidden immunity idol. I pocketed it, I thought no one saw me take it…but I was wrong.

Erin is eyeing Brett with suspicion as she follows him out to the water.

Erin: What’s that you got there?

Brett: What? [laughs]

Erin: Do you have something in your pocket or are you just happy to see me in a bikini? [laughs]

Brett: I've seen plenty of girls. [laugh] And I've seen you for four days. Ain't nothing new.

Erin: Mhmm, you sure? I expect that kind of chivalrous talk from Peter or Callum. I saw you put that in your pocket.

Brett: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Erin: I saw you, don't deny it. Sneaky, sneaky, Brett. Not sneaky enough for me.

Brett laughs.

"lascaimanes"

- I was heading out to go fishing with Brett, because I didn’t want to sit around on my ass all day. And I saw Brett take the clue for the hidden immunity idol from the fishing gear and put it in his pocket. This. Is. Huge.

Erin: We’ll have to…uh…talk about that later, huh?

Brett: Yeah, I guess.

Erin: We can take a nip in the hammock so we can discuss what just happened.

"lascaimanes"

- I don’t intend to come forth with that information just yet to anyone unless it benefits me. I mean, Brett and I are allies, of a sort, just like how I’m basically aligned with everyone else on the tribe. So, if he’s willing to share, I’ll look the other way and not let anyone else know. But I want my piece of the loot too. It’ll be between us. He’s lucky I like him. [laughs] I can be sly when I want to be.

While things are peachy at Las Caimanes, the story is much different at the Los Lagartos beach. Returning back to camp, an already dejected tribe watches as a snarky Mitzi turns on Aidan.

Mitzi: You said you could handle it. What happened out there?

Aidan: Things don’t always go your way, what can I say?

Mitzi: We failed miserably out there! That was pathetic!

Aidan: Mitzi, what’s your problem with me? Huh? You’ve been acting angsty since Day 1. You always wake up on the wrong side of bed?

Mitzi: It’s because you boast about being able to do all these kinds of things but you never live up to your words! You’re always fumbling around in challenges, more of a hindrance than a help! You’re the biggest guy out here and you’re useless! Your snoring keeps me up all damn night-

Aidan: You’re mad at me because I snore? What’d you expect, you were gonna be sleeping in a five-star hotel? You going to come after me and vote for me because I make a little noise when I’m in bed?

Mitzi: Oh! A little noise! When you sleep, the very ground shakes!

Aidan: What do you have against a fat guy, huh? I’m sorry I’m not in shape, does that make you feel better?

Mitzi: Ugh. Whatever. I'm done.

Aidan: And I'm done with you!

Terrence: Guys, come on, let's not fight.

Ingrid: Yeah, come on guys...let's all get along. [weak laugh]

Mitzi leaves and the others drop their belongings and sit in the shelter. Ingrid leaves, on the pretense of getting water, to go follow Mitzi. Aidan – shaking his head in disdain – and Aisha sit in the shelter as Oberon and Terrence stand around them, talking.

"loslagartos"

- I snapped today. [laughs] I told myself when I came into this game, I wouldn't let my temper get the best of me. And guess what? It got the best of me. Whatever. From now on, I am targeting Aidan Franks, and I know he will be targeting me. Which means, I’m going to need that idol.

Aidan: Mitzi has been on my ass from the beginning of this game.

Oberon: She just doesn’t like you. Not everyone's gonna get along, sometimes, some people just can't befriend each other. Don’t – don’t pay her any attention. Just let it go.

Aidan: I say if we have to go to tribal, we get rid of her first.

Oberon and Terrence share a look. Aidan looks from them to Aisha and back again.

Aidan: Am I wrong to suggest that?

Terrence: No, no, we see where you’re coming from.

Aidan: She’s been a pain in the ass since Day 1. I can’t stand her, and I know she’s coming after me, because she thinks I’m an incompetent leader. So I say we get rid of her.

"loslagartos"

- Today, Aidan and Mitzi had an altercation and it just erupted into a full-fledged argument. I think this has been brewing for a while now. Mitzi doesn’t like Aidan and Aidan doesn’t like Mitzi. She thinks he’s a useless leader, she hates that he takes up so much space in the shelter and I honestly think she finds him repulsive. He thinks she’s fiery and argumentative and confrontational, all of which are true. Mitzi is a firecracker, and she’s breaking up the harmony of our tribe.

Aidan: How about this? The four of us, we stick together. First tribal we go to, we take Mitzi out. Deal?

Aisha: I’m all for it, I mean...[shrugs]...as long as it ain't me, I'm coming aboard this ship.

Oberon: Yeah, listen up, big guy, we got your back. Don’t worry about it.

Aidan shares fist bumps with everybody as they seal the deal.

Aidan: And this, this is going to be a good foursome. We’re going to stick tight, tighter than glue, us four.

Oberon laughs.

"loslagartos"

- So I needed allies and I wanted the boys, Oberon and Terrence. Both good people, both reliable. And I wanted Aisha as my fourth because honestly she’s weak-willed and malleable. She’ll follow along with whatever someone tells her. Honestly, if Mitzi hadn’t blown up like she did, Aisha would’ve and should’ve been the first to go. She’s lazy and sits on her ass at camp all day and doesn’t help us in challenges. But if I need Aisha to get rid of Mitzi, then so be it. But I would keep Ingrid in over her if I have to.

"loslagartos"

- Now, me and my boy Terrence are in…a group of four. It’s me, him, Aidan and Aisha. Aidan’s a good man underneath, he's like our loveable papa bear. It's just...he just has trouble with the physical portion of the game at times which is mainly why Mitzi dislikes him so much. I like Ingrid, and I wish I could rope her in too. But she and Mitzi have a thing going which is honestly hurting Ingrid’s game at this point, being associated with that firecracker. You stick too close to her, she’s going to blow up in your face and drag you down as well.

Mitzi and Ingrid are tramping through the forest frenziedly, Mitzi in a seething rage and Ingrid looking concerned.

Mitzi: We gotta find that idol. It’s gotta be here!

Ingrid: What makes you so sure we can find it?

Mitzi: I’ve seen it all before. People find idols without clues all the time now. I know that if we go to tribal, Aidan’s coming after me.

Ingrid: You don’t know that for sure, I mean, I’ve been talking with Oberon and Terrence, they say they want Aisha gone.

Mitzi waves the inclination aside.

Mitzi: Aisha is easily manipulated. I know she doesn't like Aidan after he named her our weakest member. She will go with whomever the majority lies, that's her game. I can get her to vote Aidan. We can't do something stupid and target Aisha because she is our number! Our crucial vote! We have to play smart and rope her into our plans. But we're gonna need that idol as leverage.

"loslagartos"

- I don’t get what Mitzi’s deal is and why she has this…burning hatred for Aidan, I guess. [laughs] I just know that she thinks she’s going home next, and now she wants an idol for safety. She is a bit of a firecracker…it kinda worries me what I’ve gotten myself into by aligning with her. But then again I guess I should’ve expected this, really. She did seem like the rebellious ‘speak-without-thinking-first’ type. She didn’t consider the implications of her argument with Aidan, in front of the whole tribe. It’s not a good look for her, and not a good look for me either because of guilt by association. That’s not comforting.

Ingrid and Mitzi scour the forest, looking in tree stumps, under tree roots, in caves, in the lake, around large rocks and all over the place.

"loslagartos"

- I do know that if we do go to tribal, and Mitzi’s a target because of her outburst, it will have been no one’s fault but her own. Aisha was set to go home next, because she was the weakest and did the least at camp. I don’t know what Aisha’s doing! It’s like she doesn’t care about the game. It’s disappointing, and personally I think everyone would rather see Aisha go over Aidan. But Mitzi snapping just switched up the tribe dynamics again. One day you can be on the chopping block and the next, you could be safe as can be, because someone else decided to let their emotions and their anger overrule them. Just goes to show how quickly the game can change. Something that seems set in stone can be completely flipped overnight.

As the pair of girls search the woods, Oberon is seen tailing them from behind, squinting his eyes in suspicion, watching as they scour the place.

"loslagartos"

- So, I went to check on what Ingrid and the Human Firecracker were up to…and what do I find? They’re searching the woods. For an idol. It’s so obvious. I knew they were up to something. I’m starting to think they’ve found an idol. Or if they haven’t found it yet, they’re looking for it. So, I followed them. Real sneaky, stealth-like.

Oberon is seen in the distance, squirreled away in thick underbrush, only his eyes visible in the sea of green leaves, brambles and thorns, watching avidly as Ingrid and Mitzi – just a few feet away from him – are looking through a small field, checking the grass and bushes. Ingrid appears bored, kicking at a patch of grass disinterestedly. Mitzi is on her knees, digging around in a conspicuous red bush. Something falls out from amidst the throng of red leaves and Mitzi shrieks.

Mitzi: [censored]

Ingrid: What? What is it? Is it a snake?

Mitzi: Oh my god.

Ingrid: What? No. No way, you’re kidding.

Mitzi holds up a small circular medallion, with a grubby piece of parchment tied to it. The two women can barely contain their excitement as they whoop and cheer, dancing around the edge of the field, as Oberon watches from afar.

Ingrid: Wait, wait, let me see it, let me take a look.

Mitzi unfolds the piece of parchment and reads off it, as Ingrid takes the idol and inspects it in awe, rubbing her hands all over the small medallion.

"loslagartos"

- Today, I found…the hidden immunity idol. [takes idol out and shows it off] This is frickin’ huge! This is my saving grace, because I know for a fact those nincompoops back at the shelter, they’re coming after me. I know they are. So I needed this baby right here and it came to me in my time of need. It’s like the Survivor gods have smiled down on me and decreed, ‘Mitzi, you’re not done in this game yet’ and bestowed this on me, and I’m like, ‘no, I’m not, Survivor Gods, thank you for the gift.’

Ingrid: This is so amazing! We have to find somewhere to hide it, we can’t let anyone know-

Mitzi: This is great cos you know those idiots back there are coming after your girl, we gotta keep this between us, this is for us to use, together.

Oberon casually strolls out of the forest, towards the women. Seeing him, Ingrid hurriedly nudges Mitzi, who hides the idol in her back pocket.

Oberon: What’re you up to, ladies?

Mitzi: Nothing. What are you doing out here?

Ingrid: [censored] Forget it, he saw it.

Oberon: Yeah, I did.

Mitzi: Nah, you didn’t see nothing.

Oberon: If you girls have got something going on, I want to be a part of it. I know you’ve got an idol.

Mitzi rolls her eyes skyward. Ingrid stares at the floor as Oberon calmly picks at his teeth.

Mitzi: What do you want, Oberon?

Oberon: Like I said, I want to be a part of whatever deal you girls have got going on. Do you have an idol, Mitzi? Can I see it?

"loslagartos"

- It’s like, I was on top of the world for like a full minute, because of my new find. And that Oberon comes strolling out of the trees like he’s taking a [censored] walk and just basically says to us, “I know you have an idol. Show me your idol.” I ain’t showing you [censored], cowboy, now run along back to the shelter and pretend you didn’t see nothing! The fact that he’s basically trying to blackmail us is so…frustrating! I can’t believe the audacity! In one swift move, this idol which could have saved me is now Oberon’s leverage. He can tell everyone about this, render it useless. He’s just put us in a dicey position.

Oberon: This doesn’t have to get all…awkward and stuff. You know, we can work together. The three of us.

Ingrid nods, looking deep in thought. Mitzi looks like she’s smelled something rotten.

Oberon: This idol can be kept quiet, just the three of us. It’ll be our little secret. [laughs]

Mitzi: As long as you don’t say nothing, we won’t say nothing. Deal?

Oberon grabs Mitzi’s outstretched hand and shakes it firmly.

Oberon: Deal.

He shakes Ingrid’s hand as well as the other woman reluctantly extends it. The three of them turn to leave the woods.

"loslagartos"

- [laughing] It’s so funny. I caught Mitzi and Ingrid celebrating as they found their idol, I caught them red-handed, like a couple ‘o kids with their hands in the cookie jar. It’s fantastic. Now I’ve got something over them. More power to me. I’m set in a majority alliance with my boy Terrence and I have a bargaining chip with the ladies. I’m keeping that little nugget of information and tucking it back in the old brain box for safety – my little insurance policy. But there is one person I want to tell.

"loslagartos"

- [sigh] Oberon is dead to me. I thought it was bad enough having to deal with the likes of Aidan, but Oberon is just…pissing me off right now. He’s always been a nice guy, and I like him. But now that he knows about me and Ingrid’s idol…[shrugs] he’s gotta go. I don’t know if he knows that but I want him gone. He can’t stay in the game with that kind of information over us. First chance I get, I’m going to try and turn the votes against him. I don’t want anyone to know about my idol other than people I trust. And I don’t trust Oberon. Point blank.

Oberon has a rendezvous with Terrence in the lake. Wading out to his friend, the two of them have a talk in the water.

Terrence: So what do you think about…Aidan and Mitzi? We’re set – working with Aidan?

Oberon: Yeah, that’s the plan for now. We’ll have to see how the game changes but for now I think it’s a safe bet to stick with Aidan and Aisha. Ingrid and Mitzi are on the outs.

Terrence: Okay. But who would you want to get rid of first if…we have to go to Tribal?

Oberon: I don’t know. But I gotta tell you something.

Terrence: Okay. What?

Oberon: Mitzi has an idol.

Terrence does a double take.

Terrence: What?

Oberon: You heard me. She’s got an idol. Saw it with my own eyes.

Terrence: How’d you know?

Oberon: [laughs] I followed her and Ingrid into the forest and saw Mitzi get it. And then I confronted them.

Terrence: This is huge.

Oberon: It is.

Terrence: Do we tell…?

Oberon: Keep it between us for now, I don’t want Aidan having an outburst or anything and blowing our advantage. But this – this is big.

Terrence: I agree. But what now? Aidan wants to get rid of her.

Oberon: I know, and I do too.

Terrence: We need to flush the idol. Who else knows?

Oberon: Ingrid. And now you.

"loslagartos"

- Oberon and I were chilling in the lake, and he comes up and tells me that…Mitzi has an idol. She just found an idol. And this…this is big news, strategically speaking. This is a potential game-changer. If we’re gonna flush this idol out, we’re gonna need to rope in either Aidan or Aisha, though both have shortcomings – Aidan being impulsive and hot-headed, Aisha being sly and potentially disloyal. But make no mistake, the target on Mitzi just got a whole lot bigger.

Later that evening, back on the Las Caimanes beach, as the sun is setting in the horizon, Brett and Erin meet up at their new hammocks. Brett lays down as Erin lounges luxuriously, putting her hands up behind her head.

Erin: So, you ready to talk?

Brett: Yeah. I found a clue to the hidden immunity idol.

Erin: I knew it.

Brett: Let’s say, we keep this between you and me?

Erin: I’m game. Have you read it yet?

Brett: Not yet.

As Brett and Erin talk, Natalia is eyeing them from afar, sitting on the beach with Yvonne and Callum. The tension in her body is evident as her eyes narrow, fixed on Brett and Erin, who are laying together in close proximity of one another. Peter gets out of the ocean to join them.

Natalia: Look at them.

Peter: What?

Natalia: Brett and Erin! They’re cuddling.

Yvonne: Aw, that’s cute.

Natalia: And dangerous.

Callum: [laughs] Feeling lonely, Natalia?

Natalia: Ugh, shut up.

Callum: I know, I’m very charming.

Yvonne laughs. Natalia does not look reassured and appears peeved.

"lascaimanes"

- Erin and I – we had an alliance. An agreement, of sorts, that us women would have to stick together. I can see clearly that that has dissipated, any trace of our allegiance has evaporated. Ugh, those two make me sick. If Erin’s thinking to herself that she likes the guys more than us, then she’s not solid with us girls. We're at an impasse. She’s going to have to go.

Natalia: Doesn’t it bother you-

Peter: Not at all.

Natalia: -that those two could become a power couple?

Peter: Quit bringing it up. It's not important.

Callum: Girl, you worry too much. Relax! Let’s go get some dinner! You want to whip us up more of that amazing rice, Natalia?

Natalia: Shut up, Callum.

Callum: I know you love me, you can’t resist the Callum Charm.

Natalia: I’m serious, you guys. Power duos are always very dangerous. Keep that in mind.

Peter frowns, disapproving.

"lascaimanes"

- I’m all for big gameplay, I respect that. And I can very clearly see Natalia attempting to throw Erin under the bus like this. But it’s not working. If we go to tribal, us four are sticking together – me, Brett, Callum and Erin. And one of those two – Natalia and Yvonne, are going to go home. No doubt about that.

Brett and Erin get up off the hammock to go into the woods, Brett fishing his idol clue out of his pocket as they leave.

Peter: I’m going to follow them.

Callum: What for?

Peter: So if they’re going to cuddle, I can go see.

Callum laughs uproariously as Yvonne rolls her eyes. Meanwhile, Brett leads Erin into the forest, reading off his clue as they go.

"lascaimanes"

- So, I open up my clue and it mentions looking for a burning bush. I can only assume that means a bush with red or orange leaves. Something conspicuous. That means it’s on ground. And it would be easier to search for it with someone helping, of course. But the idol belongs to the person who first lays a hand on it. And as much as I like Erin, though I consier her an ally and my lady-in-waiting, she is Number 4 in our alliance. I wanted this idol for myself and now I have to rope her in on it. And I don’t want to compromise my advantage any further telling the guys Callum and Peter about it too. The less people who know about my idol clue, the better.

Brett: If it’s somewhere…in a red bush…

Erin: It shouldn’t be too hard to find. We have to find it.

"lascaimanes"

- I am here to play this game. And I know that an idol is a humongous advantage as well as a disadvantage. But I’d feel safer with one than without one. It’s basically a get-out-of-jail-free card. So I am exploiting all of my feminine wiles in my arsenal to get my little lapdog Brett to lead me straight to it. [laughs] I feel really devilish right now. [laughs]

Brett: You check over there, I’ll be over here.

Erin: Right.

"lascaimanes"

- I mean, our island isn’t that big. Our beach isn’t that huge. If there’s an idol here, we can find it. It might take a couple hours, but it isn’t impossible to find. And mark my words, we will find it. And if we can’t find it…it’ll mean it’s already been found.

Peter, who was following Brett and Erin into the woods, is seen hiding behind a tree, watching Brett and Erin poke around through tree roots and underbrush with suspicion.

"lascaimanes"

- I followed the two lovebirds into the woods because I was hoping to spy on them having a little strategy talk. But what do I find? They’re poking around the bushes, near the trees, and whatnot. I know what they’re doing. [knowing smile] They’re looking for an idol.

As the sky turns dark, after a brief montage of Brett and Erin scouring the forest, with a comical edit of Peter shown sneaking along behind them, finally Brett admits defeat.

Brett: I don’t see any red bush. It’s getting dark, we should probably head back before they realize we’re gone.

Erin: Yeah, but we gotta search for it tomorrow.

Brett: Absolutely.

Day 5
The sun rises over the horizon and after the scene transitions, the camera pans down over the Las Tortugas beach. Elmer is doing push-ups on the beach as Darnell stands over him. Penny strolls over.

Elmer:…twenty-five…twenty-six…twenty-seven…

Darnell: Man, you’re hardcore.

Penny: Darnell, you want a coconut? [hands coconut over]

Darnell: Sure.

Elmer finishes his exercise and gets up, shining with sweat.

Elmer: Sorry, I’m not trying to be a dumb jock, I just get uncomfortable when I go too long without working out.

Penny: It’s cool, I think it’s hot.

Darnell: Ah jeez, you two, get a room.

Elmer smiles but his eyes betray his concern.

"lastortugas"

- Life at our camp has been relatively peaceful, you know. I’m getting along with my bro Darnell, everyone’s beloved dad Mitch, and Penny and I are closer now than we’ve ever been and I honestly think we hit it off well enough that we might even get a relationship going back in the real world. Oh, yeah, and there’s Wilkes. No one likes her. She’s only still here and not Cindy because she’s good in challenges. But anyway, being considered paired up with Penny is a double-edged sword. For one thing, I consider her a great ally. I think all of them are great allies and I hope that apart from Wilkes, we won’t have to get rid of anyone else if we go back to tribal council. But if Darnell and Mitch start thinking that me and Penny are a dynamic duo and start to worry that we’re going to become a strong pair, that could work against us. They could start to think they’ll need to separate the two of us before we become too tight. And I don’t want that.

Elmer meets up with Penny in the forest for a talk.

Elmer: Listen, I love hanging out with you but we need to keep our distance.

Penny: Okay?

Elmer: Thing is, if some of these guys start thinking we’re becoming threats, because we’re too close, then, it’s like, we’re screwed.

Penny: No, yeah, I get what you’re saying.

Elmer: So it’s like…we can still talk but we can’t make it so obvious that we’re…you know, really close.

Penny: Yeah.

Elmer: That means no more nighttime cuddling either. [laughs]

Penny: Aww, but that’s the highlight of my evening. [laughs]

"lastortugas"

- I get why Elmer’s worried. Like, if we get seen as a pair and not as two individuals, that’s detrimental to both our games. So, if we have to distance ourselves, so be it. We’re playing it smart. And as far as I know, as long as my dismal challenge performance doesn’t repeat itself, I’m safe in a solid alliance and we’re still on the road to getting rid of Wilkes at the next tribal council we go to.

The camera blurs out of focus and refocuses sharply on a bunch of bananas hanging by the side of the Las Caimanes shelter. On the beach, Erin is sitting in the sand with her legs crossed, eyes closed, facing the sun as it rises. Breathing slowly, looking serene, Erin meditates. Natalia is seen in the distance, looking comically confused.

Natalia: What is she…?

Brett: She’s a yogi. She’s meditating.

Callum: Namaste.

Callum attempts a ridiculous yoga pose and Natalia rolls her eyes.

"lascaimanes"

- I woke up this morning to find Erin sitting out in the sand, silhouetted in the sunrise, like she’s a Buddha statue or something. I thought I was losing my mind.

Callum follows Natalia as she yawns and steps out of the shelter.

Callum: You want to do yoga with me, Nat?

Natalia: Can it, Callum.

"lascaimanes"

- I'm just trying to add a little life to the tribe. These women, they're too uptight. Natalia is really frigid, and Yvonne can be a little strict. No big deal. I'll just hang out with Peter out in the water.

Callum and Peter are out by the shore, laughing and talking together.

"lascaimanes"

- Peter's my bro out here, the guy understands me. It feels great to hang out with a buddy out here.

Natalia watches them with beady eyes, sniffing with disdain. Nudging Yvonne next to her, she shakes her head with disapproval.

Natalia: Those two are so annoying.

Yvonne: I know, girl, just ignore them.

Natalia: If they were my students, I'd whip their [censored].

"lascaimanes"

- I come from a more traditional background and typically, guys like Callum - who treats everything as a joke and thinks he's oh-so-charming, and Peter - who can come off as rude, obnoxious, vile and offensive without even realizing it, it's just...our personalities clash. I uphold very different ideals than the men on my tribe.

"lascaimanes"

- I think Yvonne was a little miffed by Callum's and Peter's behavior. I do think the two of them have been a little happy-go-lucky in how they treat her. I see why she takes offense, but Erin doesn't let it bother her and I try not to either. Not everyone's gonna get along. She'll need to deal with it and be adaptable. We're gonna be living with these guys for who knows how long.

"lascaimanes"

- We are a strong tribe. One of the strongest tribes in the game right now, I think. We’ve been on top of all our challenges so far. But I can’t stand these boys. Peter is vile at times when it comes to his attitude towards women and Callum treats everything like it’s all one big joke. I want to get a solid alliance but I only have Yvonne, and even then, she might choose to flip on me if it suits her. Brett is a solid, decent guy. But he’s with Erin. And Erin doesn’t seem interested in working with me. It makes me worry about my standing in this tribe and my position in the game.

Erin is walking with Brett down the beach, speaking to him in low tones.

Erin: Are we going to go continue looking for the idol today?

Brett: Maybe. I’m going to go catch some fish with the boys.

"lascaimanes"

- Even though we named Yvonne our leader, I feel like unofficially I have sort of taken over that role. Like, I don’t want to come off as too much of the alpha male but I feel like this tribe – they’re all my people. It’s a strong sense of camaraderie among us and I feel right on top of it all. They say overconfidence is the first sign of doom, but how can I not be confident when I’m in this position?

Brett heads down to the beach where Callum is waiting to go spear some fish with their new gear.

Yvonne: You guys have fun!

Yvonne stands on the beach with Erin, waving goodbye as she watches the pair head out on the boat to deeper waters.

On the boat, Callum and Brett are rowing out, chatting.

Callum: What’s your favorite kind of fish, Brett?

Brett: I like salmon.

Callum: Cool. Me? I’m a clownfish kind of guy myself.

Brett: Why does that not surprise me?

"lascaimanes"

- The guys, Callum and Peter, they remind me kind of my friends back home. Callum is one of the more humorous types, the kind of people who like to take life easy. And I think that’s important in this game. For someone to crack a joke every now and then to remind us not to be so serious. Because while I love to chill with my guys, I am a very strategy-oriented person and I know Peter has his fair share of cunning genius. Callum brings a spark of life to the camp, even when it isn’t wanted, in the case of Natalia.

Callum: Is that a fish?

As Callum points something out in the water, Brett goes to take a closer look and Callum splashes him in the face, causing the latter to reel back in shock, inadvertently rocking the boat and tipping it over, causing both guys to fall into the water, Callum laughing and soaking wet as he resurfaces.

Day 6
A bird’s eye view of the next immunity challenge is shown, with the castaways – who appear to be tiny dots from this high up – are seen slowly making their way towards the challenge area.

“Come on in guys!”

The three tribe arrive and step on their mats, looking hot and determined.

Jeff: Ready to get to today’s challenge? First things first, Las Caimanes, Los Lagartos, I will take them back.

Erin from Las Caimanes and Terrence from Los Lagartos hand the tribal idols back to Jeff. Probst places the two tribal immunity idols on a perch next to him, and pats them lovingly.

Jeff: For today’s challenge, you will race through an obstacle course to water tank where you will fill a large bucket with several holes in the side with water. You will then transport the bucket through a series of obstacles and dispose of the water into a large troth, going back and forth as many times as needed. When you have filled the troth with enough water, it will cause a bag of puzzle pieces to be released. Two tribe members must then solve a complex 3D puzzle. First two tribes to finish wins immunity, last tribe to finish goes to tribal council where one of you will be the second person voted out Survivor: Cayman Islands. In addition, first tribe to finish wins a reward of comfort items.

Jeff dramatically whips off a blanket to unveil several pillows and clean blankets. There are groans of longing heard from the others. Penny’s eyes are shining with excitement.

Jeff: These comfort items will make sleeping that much more comfortable. Worth playing for? Los Lagartos, you’re sitting out one extra member, who’s it gonna be?

The members of Los Lagartos look to one another for a brief moment.

Ingrid: Aisha’s sitting out.

Jeff: Las Caimanes, who are you sitting out?

Yvonne raises her hand.

Yvonne: I’m sitting out, Jeff.

Jeff: Alright, Aisha, Yvonne, take a spot on the bench. We’ll draw for spots and get started.

Soon, everyone else is ready to play.

Jeff: Survivors ready? Go!

The three tribes race out through the obstacle course as quickly as they can. Aidan trips over a low pole and fumbles. Oberon puts a hand on his back and hurries him along.

Wilkes: Go! Go!

The members of Las Tortugas race out as quickly as they can. Penny is high-stepping it over the poles, practically jumping her way through the course.

Brett: Come on!

Las Caimanes is not far behind, with Brett leading the charge. Elmer and Darnell reach their bucket first and Wilkes rushes to pull the cord, causing water to flow out of a faucet and fill up the large bucket.

Elmer: Block the holes in the side, block them!

Darnell, Elmer and Mitch block as many of the holes as they can with their hands and body. Penny tries to get a hand under the bucket.

Brett reaches his tribe’s bucket. He and Peter hold the bucket up as Callum, Erin and Natalia block the holes. The members of Los Lagartos are right behind them, filling up their bucket as well. Aidan is straining but holds up the bucket, pressing it up against the side of his bulk as the others do their best to block the holes.

Mitch: Alright, that’s enough water, let’s go.

Awkwardly carrying the large and heavy bucket of water, which is sloshing around inside, the five members of Las Tortugas struggle to carry the bucket back through the obstacle course.

Jeff: Las Tortugas making their way back with their bucket, Las Caimanes right behind, leaving Los Lagartos in the dust!

Brett: Go, go! Back the way we came from.

Aidan grunts, trying to keep the bucket up. Legs wobbling, he heads to the obstacle course, trying not to drop the bucket as everyone tries to help him carry it.

Jeff: Aidan, straining with the effort! Everyone heading back to their troth!

Las Tortugas reaches their troth first. Gingerly, Elmer pours the water out of the bucket.

Jeff: Las Tortugas heading back for more water!

Las Caimanes returns and as Brett and Peter pour their water in, it’s not enough either. Los Lagartos arrives at their troth just as Las Caimanes rushes back through the obstacle course as quickly as they can.

Jeff: Los Lagartos, you need to pick it up!

After refilling their bucket, Las Tortugas is heading back, Las Caimanes nipping at their heels.

Jeff: Who would’ve thought it? Las Tortugas is leading this challenge by a few seconds ahead of Las Caimanes!

Mitch: Come on guys, a little more.

Elmer pours the contents of the bucket into the troth. The water level is rising but not enough. Brett is right behind, him and Peter tipping the bucket over and pouring a large amount of water into the troth.

Jeff: Both tribes need more water!

Aidan is huffing and puffing, clinging onto the bucket as Oberon and Terrence pull him along.

Mitzi: Come on, Aidan!

Ingrid: Aidan-

Oberon grabs the bucket and struggles as water leaks out at an alarmingly fast rate.

Oberon: Aidan, help me.

Aidan grabs on and the five tribe members struggle through the remainder of the obstacles, staggering over to the troth.

Oberon: It’s okay, guys, we can catch up.

Jeff: Los Lagartos is in dead last right now!

Penny is dead exhausted from the effort of two trips back and forth under the weight of all the water. As Elmer and Darnell power through the course, Elmer stops and grabs Penny’s hand, helping her rush through the course.

Wilkes: Hurry up!

Penny: I’m coming- [panting heavily]

Brett: We got this, guys.

The brief stop in Las Tortugas’ stride is enough for Brett and the rest of Las Caimanes to hurry over to get their last bucket of water. Barely filling as much as they did the last time, Brett thinks it is enough water to tip the troth and tells them to head back.

Jeff: Las Caimanes is now heading back. Elmer, still getting water!

Wilkes: Alright, that’s enough, Elmer, we need to go back quickly!

Elmer, red-faced, stops the flow of water and the tribe carries their bucket back. Penny is straggling, trailing behind, arms weak. Los Lagartos reaches their tank as Las Tortugas is leaving, Mitzi filling it up.

Las Caimanes returns to their troth first, having overtaken Las Tortugas in the precious few seconds that Penny had cost them after Las Tortugas had been ahead throughout the challenge.

Jeff: Las Caimanes is back, do they have enough water?

As Brett and Peter pour in the water, the trough tips and a bag of puzzle pieces, hanging over them, is released and it falls to the floor.

Jeff: They do! Get to work on your puzzle!

Erin and Brett, again working on the puzzle portion of the challenge, pick up the pieces in their arms as quickly as they can and hurry over to the table to work on the 3D puzzle.

Las Tortugas finally returns, with Los Lagartos waiting at the tank to collect as much water as they need.

Darnell: Pour!

Elmer pours in the remaining water and the troth tips, releasing their puzzle pieces.

Wilkes: Go! Go!

Elmer and Darnell race to snatch up the pieces, and rush to solve their puzzle – again working on the puzzle portion like last time.

Mitzi: That’s enough water, come on!

Aidan: Alright!

Los Lagartos rushes back, struggling again to get through the course, water spilling out of their bucket. The strain can be seen in their faces.

Brett: What? What is this supposed to be?

Erin: It’s a tree. I think. Isn’t it?

Brett: I…oh, great…

Brett is having trouble with the puzzle portion. Erin swiftly grabs pieces and tries to fit them into available positions. Brett turns and tags out, getting Peter to jump in and replace him at the puzzle.

Elmer is studying the puzzle, trying to figure out where each piece goes. Darnell is turning the pieces over in his hand in confusion.

Jeff: Los Lagartos, finally back with their third bucket of water! They are way behind!

Aidan grunts loudly and splashes the water inside the troth.

Jeff: Will it be enough?

Aisha – sitting on the bench – looks wracked with nerves. Mitzi and Ingrid hold each other in anxiety as Aidan pours the last amount of water in. Their troth tips over and releases their puzzle pieces.

Jeff: It is! Just barely! Los Lagartos, start working on your puzzle! You've got a lot of lost time to make up!

Ingrid and Mitzi cheer as Aidan pants heavily, completely drained of energy. Oberon and Terrence scurry over and scoop up as many pieces as they can, rushing to catch up with the other two tribes.

Jeff: All three tribes now working on their puzzles. This is a complicated puzzle. You think you have it, only to find out one piece doesn’t fit and you know you’ve gone wrong somewhere. It is possible to make a comeback in this, don’t give up.

Peter and Erin are not making good progress, Elmer and Darnell are similarly baffled. Oberon and Terrence rush to work.

Oberon: I don’t get it, what am I looking at here?

Terrence: Here, this piece goes here.

Jeff: Terrence, with his first piece!

Erin: Here, here!

Making sense of the puzzle, Erin grabs Peter’s pieces and gives him instructions. Darnell hopelessly looks over to try and see what they’re doing.

Jeff: Erin and Peter think they have something.

Erin and Peter are flying through the puzzle now, fixing pieces at a lightning fast pace. Oberon and Terrence have made up for lost time and caught up, now in second place, right behind Las Caimanes. Elmer is struggling, turning pieces in his hand, trying to get them to fit.

Penny: [whisper] Oh, come on, come on…please...

Mitch: Alright, just concentrate, guys, we’re not out of it yet-

Darnell: I am concentrating!

Mitch: Just focus! There's no point getting mad-

Wilkes: [censored] Hurry up!

Jeff: The Las Tortugas tribe are now yelling at each other. That's not good.

Natalia is laughing to herself, watching the Las Tortugas tribe self-destruct. Erin is flying through her puzzle at breakneck speed, Peter helping her as best as he can.

Jeff: Erin and Peter are down to five pieces left! Oberon and Terrence with nine! Elmer and Darnell, nowhere close!

Brett: Come on, come on, guys, you’re doing great…

Natalia: Amazing, what a couple 'of troopers.

A harried Oberon looks over to their puzzle, attempting to copy off their work.

Ingrid: You’ve got it, boys, we can do this.

Jeff: Erin and Peter think they have it, are they right?

Erin fits in the last piece of the puzzle and steps back, looking at Jeff warily.

Jeff: They do! Las Caimanes wins immunity and reward, in first place again for the fourth time in a row!

Jubilant and exuberated, the members of Las Caimanes cheer and jump with triumph, gathering together for a gleeful group hug. Yvonne comes running over from the sidelines to join them.

Peter: Oh my god- [laughs]

Brett: Erin, that was amazing!

Callum: We totally crushed them-

Yvonne: You guys are awesome-

Peter: We're [censored] unstoppable, man.

Callum: Yo, bro, that was amazing!

Brett: We're doing great-

Callum: Best tribe ever. Hands down.

Peter: We mopped the floor with them!

Natalia: Las Caimanes! Whoo!

Jeff: We’re looking for one more tribe!

As the Las Caimanes tribe celebrates and laughs, gleeful looks on all their faces, Oberon is working through the puzzle as quickly as he can.

Terrence: Put that piece here; this one goes there-

Jeff: Oberon and Terrence have two pieces left; Elmer and Darnell only have two pieces on their puzzle!

Wilkes looks murderous. Mitch sighs. Darnell looks frazzled, watching the other tribe helplessly.

Jeff: Oberon and Terrence with one piece left!

Elmer looks over in defeat, short of breath as Oberon inserts the last piece of the puzzle to the elation of his tribe.

Jeff: They’ve done it! An amazing comeback as Los Lagartos pulls it out and wins immunity, sending Las Tortugas BACK to tribal council!

Darnell: Unbelievable.

Wilkes: This is bull[censored].

As the members of Los Lagartos attempt to crush each other in a group hug – one in which even Mitzi and Aidan are hugging and smiling – and as Aisha flies across the course to join them, the members of Los Tortugas are comically disappointed in contrast.

A listless Penny is looking at the floor, downcast, swallowing. Elmer sweeps the puzzle pieces onto the floor, disgruntled. Mitch shakes his head and Wilkes bites her lip, eyes glinting.

Darnell: We had that, man.

Elmer: Mhmm.

Darnell: How’d we lose that?

Elmer: I don’t know.

Mitch: Whatever. We’ll bounce back.

The tribes gather back onto their mats, as Jeff grabs the two idols.

Jeff: Las Caimanes, congratulations! [hands a grinning Callum the idol] No tribal council for you tonight. Los Lagartos, an amazing come-from-behind victory. No tribal council for you either. [hands a beaming Aisha the idol] Las Caimanes, come take your reward.

Brett, Natalia and Callum cheer as the group goes to collect the large basket of pillows and blankets. Brett nods to Las Tortugas as they pass them.

Brett: Good luck guys.

Darnell: Yeah, whatever.

Jeff: Las Tortugas, you put up a great effort and at one point, you were almost leading in the challenge. It wasn’t enough. I’m sorry to say I got nothing for you but a date with me tonight at tribal council where one of you will be the second person voted out of this game. You’ve got the afternoon to figure out who it’s gonna be. Grab your stuff, head on out.

As they head out, walking in slow motion, the camera follows along, zooming in on each and every one of their dejected, sad faces.

"lastortugas"

- We have to go back to Tribal again, and I know I’m in trouble tonight. Wilkes is not going to stop coming after me, which means, I’ve got to strike first.

Las Tortugas returns to camp and sets their belongings down, looking to be in low spirits.

Darnell: Man, we had that challenge, that was total nonsense.

Mitch: Well, it doesn’t matter. We’ll have good days and we’ll have bad days. This is just one bad day we’ll need to bounce back from.

Wilkes nods, looking vehement.

"lastortugas"

- So we lost today’s challenge, and it was a blowout. We were destroyed in the puzzle section. I don’t think anyone in particular is to blame, but I know Penny was struggling in that challenge. I want her gone. Now is my opportunity to take her out, because, you know, she’s an eyesore.

Wilkes is walking along with Elmer and Darnell in the forest.

Wilkes: So, what are you guys thinking for tonight?

Darnell: I don’t know, I hate having to go back to Tribal.

Wilkes: I was thinking…Penny?

Darnell: I can see why you think that.

Wilkes: Elmer? Your two cents?

Elmer: No, I mean, I get where you’re coming from…physically she hasn’t been contributing.

"lastortugas"

- Last tribal, the guys made a COSTLY error in keeping Penny. I don’t like her. I don’t like prissy girls like Penny Looper. She’s so sweet and obnoxious, it’s killing me. I want her gone. We don’t mesh well. It’s like when you mix two highly volatile chemicals together, it just results in a fiery explosion, courtesy of me. She is the Peih-Gee to my Abi.

Wilkes: Seriously, she is NOT going to help us at all. She is just going to slow us down, she is holding us back. You can’t be that blind, she is a liability.

Elmer: I know, I know-

Wilkes: She is 100% the reason why our tribe is not succeeding. She is holding us back, she is a liability. End of story.

"lastortugas"

- As expected, Wilkes is leading a campaign against Penny. Full on, hardcore, non-stop, no-brakes, charging full speed. It’s no surprise. I think Penny is in trouble tonight, but Wilkes shouldn’t get too comfortable herself. If she’s smart, she’ll know it’ll be down to either her or Penny. I want to keep Penny in, of course, because she is the other half of my power duo. But I don’t want Wilkes giving any of the other two guys any funny ideas regarding that.

Mitch and Penny are back by the shelter, Mitch hacking away at a coconut.

Penny: [gesturing to forest] You think she’s talking smack about me?

Mitch: Who, Wilkes?

Penny: After Cindy, there are no other girls here.

Mitch: Yeah, she probably wants you gone.

Penny: No surprise there. I didn’t think we’d patch up. I tried to, you know. She wouldn't hear of it.

Mitch: Yeah.

Penny: I was really hoping we wouldn't come back to tribal council. I was hoping to not have to stress.

Mitch: Me too.

Penny: Anyway, you’ll keep me safe, right? You and the boys?

Mitch: We are in an alliance. Elmer is decent, Darnell is solid.

Penny: Okay. Thanks. So it’s Wilkes?

"lastortugas"

- We have another big decision to make tonight. Who to keep between the two women? Wilkes, or Penny?

Mitch meets up with Elmer and Darnell in the forest.

Mitch: So, what’s the word? What are you boys thinking?

Elmer: Second tribal in a row. We think it’s got to be one of the girls, obviously. Penny and Wilkes going against each other is obvious. So it’s up to us.

"lastortugas"

- Like I said, it’s not an easy decision to make, toying with another person’s hopes and dreams out here. There are pros and cons to keeping either girl. We just need to figure out who has more advantages to us in the long run. We need to be smart about this.

Darnell: I feel like…Penny hasn’t really been contributing much…in the challenges.

Elmer: But Wilkes can be really confrontational.

Mitch: Whatever we do, we should stick together as one tribe. We need to be unified or at this rate none of us are making it to the merge.

Darnell: I aim to at least get the three of us out of this mess. [laughs]

Elmer: Penny will stay loyal. I think she’s more likely to stay loyal to our group than Wilkes will.

Mitch and Darnell don’t say anything.

Elmer: Guys?

Mitch: It is a matter of concern that…you and Penny are a little too close.

Elmer’s eye twitches. He raises an eyebrow at Mitch.

Elmer: Me and Penny don’t have anything going on, guys. You know my loyalty is to us. The three of us, we’re going to go far together.

Darnell: We know that, Mitch is just talking out of his ass.

Mitch: It’s just something to consider, you know, I’m not...calling you out or anything, I’m just…saying what’s on our minds.

"lastortugas"

- Mitch goes and tells Elmer that he’s worried about him and Penny being too close. And, like, why would you say that out loud? You know it’s just gonna cause pointless paranoia, what are you doing?

Darnell and Elmer continue walking together.

Darnell: Don’t pay no mind to what Mitch said. Okay, I believe you’re with us, I believe we’re solid.

Elmer: Thanks.

Darnell: So tell me honestly, who would you rather see go home tonight?

Elmer: I’m thinking Wilkes.

Darnell: You sure?

Elmer: Yeah. But if we need to get rid of Penny to strengthen our tribe, I will do it, to prove that I’m solid with you and Mitch. I want what’s best for the three of us. I only want Wilkes gone because I think she’ll flip on us. But it’s your call. I genuinely am loyal to you guys, whichever decision you’ll make, I’ll stick to and I’ll be fine with it.

"lastortugas"

- I am worried that my relationship with Penny will be a cause of mistrust for my fellow castaways. But I’m crossing my fingers it won’t be an issue until later on. I am genuine and I am being sincere with Darnell and Mitch. Whichever girl they want gone, I’ll vote. I just think it’s better judgment to get rid of Wilkes.

Wilkes is seen talking with Mitch by the water well as the latter fills his canteen.

Wilkes: Mitch, you know that Elmer and Penny are a powerful duo.

Mitch: They are. Why?

Wilkes: Power couples have to be split up. It’s not rocket science. They’re dangerous, if you let them go far in this game. You know that.

"lastortugas"

- Wilkes kind of pitched this idea to me that we should split Elmer and Penny up before they become…you know…a power couple. And she is making a little sense in that Penny and Elmer don’t exactly keep their lust for one another subtle. It’s dangerous, to leave a pair in the game like that.

Darnell joins them.

Darnell: I left Elmer and Penny by the shelter. So what’s going on?

Mitch: Wilkes is suggesting we take out one of those two.

Darnell: Oh yeah? Well we can’t take out Elmer, he’s the only guy keeping us afloat in these challenges.

Mitch: So Penny…?

Wilkes: Yes, Penny. Listen, guys, it was a boneheaded move last tribal. I’m fine with Cindy gone, but Penny – she is useless. She will not help us at all, I don’t even know why she’s out here.

As Wilkes speaks, a clip of Penny walking along the beach in her bikini is shown.

Wilkes: She is the biggest liability on our tribe. Let’s just cast our votes against her and be done with it. And even if Elmer doesn’t want to, we only need 3 votes.

She points at Mitch, then at Darnell, and back at herself, counting up to 3.

Wilkes: 1, 2, 3. That’s all we need and we’re solid.

Darnell: Makes sense. I mean, I love Penny, but, we gotta think of the best for our tribe.

Wilkes: Right? She’s gotta go. You guys have gotta see sense.

Mitch is looking at the floor fixatedly, lost in thought. Darnell bites the inside of his cheek, thinking.

"lastortugas"

- As much as I want Wilkes gone, it’s true that Elmer and Penny are a tight couple. They need to and should be split up. It only makes sense. At the same time, no one knows where Wilkes’ head is at. Once we get rid of Penny, where does she stand? No one trusts her. She’s volatile. She needs to go just as easily. And as tribal nears closer and closer, no one has made a decision yet. It’s conflicting, but this is what the game’s about – making the right decision at the right time.

Darnell and Elmer are talking by the shelter.

Elmer: So what’s the plan?

Darnell: I don’t know yet, man. You good for writing Penny?

Elmer: Yeah, I’m good. I mean, I want to stay solid with you guys. Whoever you choose, we do. That’s all I’m saying.

Darnell: I know, but do you want Penny gone? Or Wilkes?

Elmer: I…I want what’s best for the tribe.

Darnell: Okay.

"lastortugas"

- There is the matter of Wilkes’ increasing unpopularity on the tribe. That woman is brazen and harsh, whereas Penny has been relatively sweet and nice to be around. It’s obvious Elmer only wants Penny around because he fancies her. No matter what he said, they obviously have a thing going on. [laughs] Me personally? I stood up for Penny last tribal because I wanted Cindy gone. But I reciprocate Wilkes’ idea. Penny is a liability. The thing is, does she deserve another second chance?

Elmer meets up back with Penny out in the water. Penny is wading out into the water, soaking up the waves.

Penny: Well?

Elmer: You could be in trouble tonight.

Penny: I’m not surprised. [sniff] I mean, of course, I hope it isn’t me, but like, what can you do.

Elmer: Yeah.

Penny: Regardless, I am writing Wilkes’ name down tonight. Promise me it’s not over til it’s over?

Elmer: Yeah. The guys are worried about, you know, you and me, together.

Even as Elmer and Penny are having their conversation out in the water, Darnell and Wilkes are watching them warily from the shade of the shelter.

Elmer: So, you’ll write Wilkes?

Penny: Yeah. You’re safe tonight, so, please, I hope you can get me out of this.

Elmer: I’ll try.

"lastortugas"

- I feel sick, thinking that I might go home tonight and Wilkes, that repulsive horrid woman, is going to stay over me. I’m trying everything I can, talking to Mitch, Darnell…and Elmer; trying everything and doing what I can to stay. I hope I’ve convinced these people, because if I haven’t…

The five members of Las Tortugas put on their clothes and gather their torches, walking down the beach in single file on their way to Tribal Council, as the sun sets in the background.

"lastortugas"

- …I’m screwed.

For the second time in a row, the Las Tortugas tribe arrives at tribal council. The five of them walk into Tribal Council, setting their torches in their original positions, all looking focused and determined. Penny looks resigned. Wilkes looks thoughtful.

Jeff: Welcome back to tribal.

No one cracks a smile. Darnell is resting his head in his hand. Mitch grimaces.

Jeff: So, Darnell, tell me what you think is the problem with this tribe? Why have you guys been failing so badly in the challenges and having to come back here consistently?

Darnell: Well, I’m hoping that after tonight’s vote, we can turn things around and…you know, start winning some challenges. I mean, I just think it’s down to bad luck. We have strong competitors-

Wilkes snorts quietly, roling her eyes and smirking.

Darnell: -and I think, really, it’s just luck, man. Just bad luck. But we’ll pull through. And then some of them other tribes will have to see what Tribal is like.

Elmer: Yeah, that’s right, we’re the only tribe that’s been to Tribal Council so far. [laughs] It’s not a good start. If we start to perceive this as the beginning of a losing streak, it’s not good news, it will hurt our momentum.

Jeff: Penny. Last Tribal Council you got two votes. One was from Cindy. Do you expect to get votes again tonight?

Penny takes a deep breath.

Penny: Yes. I do. I’m just hoping it won’t be too many. [laughs]

Jeff: What was the aftermath of last tribal, after Cindy went home?

Penny: I think that…I was one decision away from going home. If the boys had decided to change their minds, I wouldn't be here.

Jeff: Did you reassure them that they made the right decision?

Penny: Um…I’ve done my best to make connections with them, connections which I hope can carry me further in the game. I’ve been genuine with them. I haven’t falsified relationships. I believe they know I’m solid with them.

Jeff: Wilkes, tell me this story from your perspective. Penny – do you keep her or do you get rid of her?

Wilkes: Oh, that’s an easy question, Jeff. I say we get rid of her.

Elmer and Darnell share a look. Mitch has his hands clasped and looks mournful, almost.

Wilkes: It’s about who’s pitching in the most, who’s helping us out in challenges. That’s not Penny.

Jeff: Mitch, you’re the leader of this tribe. From that standpoint, what do you think this tribe needs to do to succeed? What do you call the ‘right decision’ in this situation?

Mitch: Um…well, I think there are many factors to consider. I am a manager, I’ve worked with lots of employees working for me. So I know what to take into account when making a decision like this, such as who to hire, who to promote, who to fire and get rid of. That’s not so decision from this game and the decision that I, and the rest of my tribe, is making right now. I say, first and foremost, Survivor is more a social game than physical. So that’s a bigger factor that I’m considering in this vote.

Jeff: But you guys are suffering in the challenges! Shouldn’t physical ability be a bigger priority?

Mitch: I agree, Jeff. But it’s also about who meshes well with the rest of the tribe. Wilkes looks away. Elmer nods.

Mitch: I think that there is a lot to consider in this vote. But we need to suck it up, and make a decision and stick with it, as Darnell would say.

Darnell: I would say that.

Mitch: See?

Everyone chuckles. Penny smiles weakly. Wilkes shakes her head bemusedly.

Jeff: Elmer, last Tribal, we touched on the subject of you and Penny being considered…a power couple. Do you agree with these rumors or do you, just, deny them? Absolutely not true?

Elmer: Um…I think that Penny and I do have a strong relationship but nowhere close to what people are making it out to be. People are desperate to make a big move and I understand that they’re scared of a potential duo. But Penny and I are not a pair. I wouldn't classify us as a pair.

Wilkes: Course you wouldn't.

Jeff: Do you think that your relationship with Penny is cause for people to target one of you two?

Elmer: Well, it’d be pretty silly for them to target me. I’m doing my best in the challenges. I may have blown it pretty hard in that puzzle but to be fair, it was a hard puzzle. [laughs] I believe we all tried our best, no one should be solely accountable for our loss. We just have strong competition. That’s it. Our loss of momentum was a combination of bad luck and maybe weak unity among certain members. So I say that if we get rid of a bad seed, we will go forward, stronger than before.

Jeff: Penny, does that give you cause for alarm, that you’ll be targeted for either your weakness in challenges, or your relationship with Elmer, or even both?

Penny: [laughs] It sounds like there are a lot of reasons to target me.

Elmer laughs. Mitch smiles.

Penny: I think that my main strength is my ability to make friends-

Wilkes rolls her eyes again.

Penny: -and I believe I have convinced the people I need to to the best of my ability.

Wilkes: Let me lay it out simply, Jeff.

Everyone turns to look at her.

Wilkes: I will be writing Penny’s name down tonight, because she will be a liability down the road. She will be writing my name down, because she’s petty like that.

Penny: Or maybe because you’re coming after me.

Wilkes: And the boys will, once again, make the call as to which one of us to keep. It’s the same story as last time. I can only hope this time they make the right decision. No more speaking in code. We all know what this vote comes down to tonight.

Jeff: So Wilkes, are you concerned it could be you tonight?

Wilkes: Yes. But I know it’d be a mistake.

Jeff: And Penny?

Penny: Definitely.

Jeff: So we’ve established that it will be one of the two women going home tonight, correct?

Elmer: Yes.

Mitch: Yes.

Darnell nods.

Jeff: In that case, if everyone knows what they’re doing, I see no reason to drag this out. It is time to vote. Wilkes, you’re up.

The music kicks in as Wilkes heads up to vote. Penny bites her lip, staring straight ahead. Darnell and Elmer share a look, and nod at each other.

"lastortugas"

- L-I-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y. I don’t like you, I don’t like the way you preen and flirt and laugh that tinkly little giggle in front of the boys. You’re playing them like fiddles. Go home, Malibu Barbie.

Mitch heads up to the confessional booth. The camera zooms in over an establishing shot of the castaways sitting solemnly in their seats.

Darnell uncaps the pen and scribbles a name on the voting parchment, which is hidden from view.

"lastortugas"

- You’re a mean, bitter, resentful old [censored]. Go home. No one likes you.

Penny’s vote has a big smiley face next to it.

Elmer heads up and the camera fades away as he writes his vote. After depositing his vote in the urn, he returns.

Jeff: I’ll go tally the votes.

Penny sighs and shakes her head, looking crestfallen. Darnell rubs his hands together, looking off into the distance. Elmer bites his lip. Wilkes’ eyes follow Probst as he leaves and returns with the voting urn.

Jeff: If anyone has a hidden immunity idol and you want to play it, now is the time to do so.

Everyone looks at each other, waiting. Darnell cocks an eyebrow. Elmer looks hopefully at Penny, who sits with her back upright. Wilkes has her head tilted to the side.

Jeff: Alright. 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.

Penny exhales slowly.

Jeff: First vote…Penny.

Penny looks bummed, her face registering no surprise.

Jeff: Wilkes. One vote Penny, one vote Wilkes.

Wilkes grits her teeth, murmuring under her breath. Penny nods, biting her lip.

Jeff dramatically unveils the next vote.

Jeff: Wilkes. That’s two votes Wilkes, one vote Penny.

Wilkes shakes her head, worried. Penny closes her eyes and sits upright, clenching her fists, breathing in and out. Wilkes glares at Darnell, who simply raises an eyebrow at her. Elmer bites his lip to contain his smile. Penny watches Probst intently as he takes out the fourth vote.

Jeff: Second person voted out of Survivor: Cayman Islands…Wilkes. That’s three, that’s enough, need to bring me your torch.

Wilkes lets out a barely audible gasp of disbelief. Penny beams, looking white-faced and relieved. Elmer takes her hand and squeezes it reassuringly, whispering “You’re all clammy.” Frustrated, Wilkes slowly gets up, taking her belongings with her. A widely grinning Penny leans back against Elmer as Wilkes grabs her torch, heads over to Probst and sets it down before him.

Jeff: Wilkes-

Wilkes: [whisper] Unbelievable.

Jeff: -your tribe has spoken. [snuffs torch] Time for you to go.

Before leaving, Wilkes turns to face her tribe, accusation blazing in her eyes.

Wilkes: Rookie mistake, guys. You got booty blinded.

Irritated, she turns and leaves tribal council, murmuring ‘Stupid’ over and over. Darnell laughs, shaking his head. Mitch lets out a breath he had been holding in. Penny is beaming widely, looking grateful.

Jeff: Well, there’s no doubt about it. You voted off the firecracker of your tribe. Only time will tell if you made the right decision tonight, but one thing is obvious: you’ve got to get it together and start winning challenges, or you’ll be back here in three nights. Pack your stuff, head back to camp, g‘night.

Voting Confessionals
"lastortugas"

- Today’s just not your day. We've got a strong voting bloc and we're sticking to it. Also, you can be really rude, you know that?

"lastortugas"

- Sorry, Amy. We're opting for harmony over strength.

"lastortugas"

- This is the right vote tonight. I don’t trust you and I’ve never trusted you. It’s time for you to go.

Final Words
"lastortugas"

- Those boys made a mistake. Those idiots made a mistake. Penny Looper will be their downfall, you mark my words. It’s the prophecy of Amy Wilkes right here, I’mma tell you that much. I’m disappointed, and annoyed, and pissed off. I’m angry, that’s what I’m trying to say. Sometimes the game works out for you and sometimes, you just fall short. I’ve dealt with worse. I’ll deal with this too.

Next Time on Survivor...

 * Who will find the Las Caimanes idol first?

A clip is shown of Brett and Erin again wandering the forest, looking for the ‘fiery bush.’ Peter is watching them from afar, hidden away behind a bunch of trees.

"lascaimanes"

- I don’t know what those two are doing, but they’re up to something.

Peter: You think Brett’s doing something?

Callum: Like getting it on with Erin? [laughs]

Peter: Heh. I wouldn't blame him.

"lascaimanes"

- Erin is craftier than most people give her credit for. What on Earth are she and Brett doing?


 * With both Mitzi and Aidan vying for control of the Los Lagartos tribe, who will ultimately come out on top?

Mitzi is shown talking to various people, including Ingrid, Terrence and Aisha.

Mitzi: Aidan is the biggest waste of space there is. Come on board with me, and I will have your back.

Aisha is listening to Mitzi intently and nodding, deep in thought.

"loslagartos"

- I will get this man out of this game. It's time to take my fate into my own hands and shake this game up.


 * And will Las Tortugas finally win a challenge?

A clip of the upcoming immunity challenge is shown, with Brett leaning through a gate with a shakily-constructed pole made of sticks tied together, trying to grab a key on the other side. Elmer is next to him, looking determined, with a much stronger-looking pole, attempting the same thing, as both their tribes cheer them on frantically from behind.

Penny: Come on, Elmer!

Darnell: You’ve got it, you’re almost there!

Jeff: Elmer and Brett, both reaching out for the key! Who will get it first?

Author's Notes

 * The episode title 'A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card' is taken from Erin's confessional.