DJ and Courtney were in the living room. DJ sat on the couch. Courtney had DJ's feet up. She was cleaning his feet using a bucket of water and ointment.
DJ: Wow...Court, this feels great! I can't believe you're doing this.
Courtney: (Scrubs feet) There is no way I am letting you go into the challenge without having your snake bites treated. Hopefully, the remedy I made for Leshawna is already taking effect.
DJ: (Sighs)...I spoke with my mama yesterday, and she does not want me here.
Courtney: I can understand why. It's dangerous here.
DJ: She doesn't believe I could survive, let alone win.
Courtney: Oh, really?
DJ: It's my fault. I've spent most of my life depending on her. She does not believe I could do this without her.
Courtney: Well, I believe in you. And as someone who's used to doing things without others, I'm sure you could make it.
Confessional (DJ): Courtney has spent most of her life depending on herself, and I have spent most of my life depending on other people. I'm hoping we could help each other make it through the rest of the game. It's been rough for all of us.
Alejandro and Amy spoke in the hallway.
Amy: So, are you spoken for? (She flirted)
Alejandro: No.
Amy: Good, because...
Alejandro: I speak for HER. (He said confidently with a wink while holding up his hand and showing his ring)
Amy: Ooh! Well, would you like to speak for two? (She continued flirting)
Alejandro: I do not practice polygamy. I prefer the one.
Amy: How can you be so sure she's "the one" when you haven't tried me? (She said, attempting to seduce him)
Alejandro: (Smiles and raises eyebrow) Amy...do you know who you are talking to?
Amy: My point is that I want us to be together as partners. Together, we're unstoppable. Besides, we've got targets on our backs. We NEED each other, wouldn't you agree?
Alejandro: Ah, looking for a post-merge alliance I see!
Amy: What are your thoughts?
Alejandro: I will think about it.
Amy: You don't have a choice. You may as well say yes. They're guning for you, and you know it.
Alejandro: You'd be surprised how well I outgun people. As I said before, I'll think about it.
Amy: Alright. Call me when you say yes. (Walks away)
Confessional (Amy): He'll come around. No one rejects me.
Confessional (Alejandro): My team has fallen apart. Rather than rely on Amy, I think it would be wise to find an ally on the Gopher team. Any of them could be swayed. But which one...?
As Amy left, Sammy approached. Alejandro smiled sincerely, and he happily called her over.
Alejandro: Sammy, may I talk to you? (He asked with a friendly wave)
Sammy: (Approaches Alejandro) Um...hi. What do you want to talk about?
Alejandro: Your sister just attempted to form an alliance with me.
Sammy: Oh, did she?
Alejandro: She also flirted with me even after I showed her my wedding ring.
Sammy: Oh wow (She said with disappointment, knowing how naughty Amy can be)...but why are you telling me this?
Alejandro: I don't like your sister.
Sammy: Yeah...I can imagine why...she's not very kind.
Alejandro: Sammy...I have a brother like her. (He revealed uneasily)
Sammy: You do? (She said in slight shock)
Alejandro: He always punched me in my arm and called me Al. He is the perfect one in my family. He excels in sports, academics, and even personal grooming. It has always been my desire to surpass him, but I usually fail.
Sammy: I am sorry to hear that. I definitely know the feeling. Despite being twins, Amy is always seen as the pretty one. Every time we compete, I always come in second because according to her I am the inferior family member.
Alejandro: I beat my brother in a boxing match once. That showed him how competent I can be.
Sammy: That must have felt great!
Alejandro: I felt as great as you felt when you beat Amy in the wrestling match.
Sammy: (Smiles happily) Yeah! I mean, I never wanted to hurt her. Wow, It feels good to talk about this. I'm still not used to talking to people like me with horrible older siblings. I don't even MIND losing to Amy, but she beats me simply to remind me how inferior I am to her.
Alejandro: I want to love my brother, and maybe I do. However, he can be so evil. When he found out about my lava accident...he laughed at me.
Sammy: What?! That is so cruel! I am so glad you recovered.
Alejandro: As am I. Nevertheless, I believe in brotherly love, despite the difficulty of maintaining it.
Sammy: I guess our siblings didn't get the memo about brotherly love.
Alejandro: (Puts his hand on Sammy's shoulder) When the love we give is not returned, sometimes we must move on and let people be.
Sammy: (Looks down with slight sadness) I moved away from Amy a while back. Unfortunately, she's back in my life again.
Alejandro: Only for now...until I send her home for you.
Sammy: What?
Alejandro: Persuade Courtney to help me vote against Amy in the merge. If my team loses before the merge, I will eliminate Amy for you. I'm sure I could beat her in a tiebreaker. Either way, my intention is to eliminate her next.
Sammy: Why...why would you do this?
Alejandro: Because I have an older brother who makes my existence seem like a joke. No one deserves to be harassed and surrounded by that kind of evil thing. (He said firmly)
Sammy: ...
Alejandro: ...
Sammy: ...Are you manipulating me?
Alejandro: No...No, Sammy!
Sammy: I think you want a numbers advantage.
Alejandro: Sammy, this is not complicated. I dislike your sister as much as you do because I HAVE A BROTHER WHO IS JUST LIKE HER. Her way is unacceptable!
Sammy: (Eyes fill with tears) Enough lies! I can't believe I thought you knew how I felt! Do you know what it is like to grow up with a monster who mocks and abuses you at every moment?!
Alejandro: YES I DO! You must believe me! (He pleaded)
Sammy: Y'know, everyone told me about you before you even came here.
Alejandro: ...(Gives Sammy a sad look)
Sammy: I know you're a monster too. You're NOT fooling me! (Walks away annoyed)
Alejandro: ...(Drops a tear as he watches Sammy leave)...
Confessional (Alejandro): Sammy...I will only be a monster if you wish for me to be.
The contestants met Chris outside and glared at one another.
Leshawna: Looks like it's four against two. You should've played a better game, Alejandro.
Alejandro: Are you sure? I am still here.
Courtney: For now.
Alejandro: I am sure I will not end up as DJ did. Do you remember DJ...when I wiped out your entire team?
DJ: And now the tables have TURNED.
Alejandro: As I said before, I am still here.
Courtney: As I said before, FOR NOW. You and Amy are going down!
Amy: We'll see.
Sammy: Guys, Chris is coming. We gotta focus.
Chris: (Approaches group) Good morning, campers! Are you READY...?!
Courtney: Oh boy...
Chris: Are you PREPARED...?!
DJ: (Begins shaking) Ah man...
Chris: ARE YOU ABLE TO SURVIVE...?!
Sammy: (Hugs DJ) I'm so scared!
Chris: ...for your day off? (Smiles)
Everyone widened their eyes and stood with suspicion.
Leshawna: Are you fronting me?
Chris: Nope. Because of how...uneasy...yesterday's challenge was...
DJ: WE COULD'VE DIED...AGAIN!
Chris: I'm giving you the day off. You guys are welcome to chill by the newly built football field where the beautiful Garden of Chris is located. Chef Hatchet will be having a barbecue for you in the evening.
DJ: For real?!
Chris: Ladies, Blaineley will be using the Boat of Losers to take you to a spa hotel near the island for...y'know...spa stuff.
Sammy: Oh wow!
Courtney: You can't possibly be telling the truth. This is probably just another stunt for drama, like our dinner last night.
Chris: (Raises eyebrow and smiles) Oh, really? OH, CHEF HATCHET! (He yelled to the Dock of Shame)
Suddenly, Chef Hatchet and Blaineley pulled up besides the Dock of Shame in the Boat of Losers with Duncan, Dakota, Lightning, and a mysterious new person.
Leshawna: (Gasps)
Duncan: WHAT'S SUP, DUDES!
Dakota: HI GOPHERS! (Waves at DJ, Sammy, Courtney, and Leshawna)
The Gophers waved back, but Leshawna was still concerned about seeing Lightning again.
Chris: The previously eliminated contestants will be spending the day with you.
DJ: Cool! Who's the dude next to Duncan?
Chris: That's Brick! Duncan asked me if I could let his friend come along, and I felt nice, so I allowed it.
Duncan and Lightning hopped off the boat and embraced DJ. Brick followed, watching from a distance.
DJ: GUYS! It's been insane in the last two days! (DJ said, hugging the two tightly)
Blaineley: C'mon, girls! I have all sorts of drama we can dish about before, during, and after our trip!
Leshawna: I'm sure she does. (she muttered to Courtney as they approached the boat)
Amy: Try to get as treatment as you can, Same-y. We all know you need it. (She insulted)
Sammy: Considering I look like YOU, I suppose you're right. (She insulted back)
Dakota, Courtney, Leshawna, Blaineley, and Chef Hatchet laughed hysterically at Sammy's remark, making Amy glare as all of them drove away from the dock.
DJ continued hugging Duncan and Lightning, much to Chris' boredom.
Chris: Chef will return in the evening to begin the barbecue. In the meantime, you guys can do whatever you want around the island. JUST DONT MESS WITH MY GARDEN...DUNCAN!
Duncan: (Turns to Chris while hugging DJ) Don't get your panties in a twist, man. I'll behave.
Chris: (Does an "I've got my eyes on you" hand gesture and then walks away)
DJ ended the hug and introduced himself to Brick.
DJ: (Extends hand) Hey man, you're Brick right?
Brick: (Salutes with one arm and shakes DJ's hand with the other arm) PRIVATE BRICK McARTHUR REPORTING FOR DUTY!
Lightning: (Puts his hand on Brick's back) This dude is from my season! He risked getting eliminated to save the other team from dying in one of Chris' challenges!
Brick: It's part of the code. Never leave a man behind!
DJ: I like that code. I think I remember you, man! Is it true Duncan invited you here?!
Brick: Yeah, Duncan and I have been training together! (Puts his hand on Duncan's shoulder) He's a bit of a troublemaker, but I can tell he means well.
Duncan: And Brick's a bit of a scaredy-cat like DJ, but he's cool to work with.
Brick: HEY! I spent FIVE WHOLE MINUTES in the dark without using my night-vision goggles.
DJ: You're afraid of the dark too?! Night light or teddy bear?
Brick: Glow-in-the-Dark teddy bear. (He responded happily)
DJ: AH, FOR REAL?! They make those?!
Duncan: You two are wimps. (He teased)
Brick: Ignore him, DJ.
DJ: I always try to. So, what made you guys start training together?
Brick: Do you want to tell them? (He asked Duncan)
Duncan: (Clenches teeth and speaks slowly) I'm...becoming a marine.
Brick: (Takes out a bullhorn) YOU BETTER SAY THAT LOUDER, PRIVATE!
Duncan: I AM BECOMING A MARINE, SIR!
Lightning: AH YEAH!
DJ: Dude, that is awesome!
Duncan: Why is everyone making a big deal out of this? My entire family almost hugged the life out of me. My dad cried for hours. It's really not that deep! (Duncan said, hiding his excitement)
DJ: It's a VERY big deal, dude!
Lightning: Bad Boy Duncan is becoming a super soldier! SHA-BAM! (Poses)
Duncan: What about you, Sparky? Anything new?
Lightning: Oh, LIGHTNING'S GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!
Duncan: AH, DUDE YOU MADE IT?! (High-fives Lightning)
DJ: ...So...free tickets? (He said jokingly)
Lightning: HA! I want EVERYBODY there! Don't worry about paying a thing!
DJ: Oh man, I WAS JOKING. I'll totally pay you back!
Lightning: No worries! Lightning's just glad Pops is more focused on that than on me losing Total Drama...again.
DJ: It's not your fault, man. Like I told you, this is an evil game. I'm glad you haven't been here.
Lightning: You know Lightning has to win EVERY game. Every game, bro.
Brick: Sadly, victory in war is NOT always certain. It's about planning and executing good work.
Lightning: (Looks away) Pops wouldn't agree.
DJ: (Puts his hand on Lightning's shoulder) And what did your dad say after you talked with him about not always being able to win things?
Lightning: Well...DJ...my dad doesn't...I couldn't...he didn't agree.
DJ: ...Oh.
Lightning: And that makes sense! Lightning can handle any challenge that comes his way, as he SHOULD!
DJ, Duncan and Brick exchanged a bit of a sympathetic look.
For the rest of the day, the guys talked, played basketball, and hung around the island. They approached The Garden of Chris where the bleachers and the football field were.
The Garden of Chris is essentially a garden with hundreds of plants that are cut to resemble Chris' face. Heads of Chris and full-body sculptures of Chris were all over the field. The guys were disgusted, Lightning being the most unhappy.
Lightning: SHA-UGH! Lightning cannot believe Chris defiled this field!
DJ: Only Chris could be so self-obsessed.
Brick: Yeah, I've seen cadavers more pleasant than what I'm seeing here.
Duncan: (Sits on bleachers) I think the sun will set in a few hours. You guys wanna just hang here until the barbecue starts?
DJ: I need to get a hoodie. I'll be back.
DJ entered the mansion and went upstairs towards his room. Suddenly, he heard a noise come from the production room. DJ hid nervously.
"Ugh...you'll be thanking me after I make you a star! Who knows? Maybe the monster movie industry will give you a call!" The voice said as three men left the room.
It was Chris, Alejandro and Topher.
Topher: Sir...is this legal?
Chris: Oh, relax. No one cares about this guy anyway. We're in the clear.
Topher: Why not just let him go?
Chris: Because it's getting BORING around here, and I need a backup plan in case Alejandro and Amy don't keep the ratings up. The Gophers are being too nice! Do you know how hard it was to reboot this show?! The network needs to be BLOWN AWAY if we're gonna strengthen our fan base AND our paychecks! (He said as he and Topher left the area)
Alejandro: You have to understand, Chris. They already know what I am capable of. There isn't much I can do to manipulate them.
Chris: No worries, I have a few ideas that will keep everyone on their toes.
DJ looked towards the door and slowly approached it out of curiosity. He leaned onto it.
"AHHHHHHHH! AH! AH!" Someone screamed from inside the room.
DJ: (Gasps and then breaks down the door)
DJ entered a dark empty room full of cameras, monitors, chairs, tables, and other equipment. The monitors were the only light source. It was what stood in the center of the room that made DJ move closer inside.
It was a cage, and in that cage was Ezekiel.
DJ: Ezekiel...
Ezekiel: (Stares at DJ, startled by the door being broken in)
DJ: ...I will not hurt you...and I hope you will not hurt me.
Ezekiel: (Glares)
DJ: This...this ain't right. How do I get you out of here?
Ezekiel: ...(Frantically jumps against the cage and points to a pair of keys on one of the tables)
DJ: (Runs towards the table, grabs the keys, and rushes over to unlock the door)
Ezekiel: (Jumps out and growls at DJ)
DJ: Easy, man...EASY... (He said fearfully with his hands up)
Ezekiel: (Approaches DJ and smells him)
DJ: Can you tell me how long you've been here?
Ezekiel: Rarrrahrah...rararah...(he spoke in an animalistic language)
Ezekiel could understand DJ, but Ezekiel could not speak proper English. He had forgotten how to speak while being a stowaway.
DJ: (Covers nose) Ah dude... we need to get you cleaned up.
Ezekiel: (Stares at DJ)
DJ: (Slowly places hands on Ezekiel)
Ezekiel: (Hisses)
DJ: Ezekiel, please...follow me...I am a friend.
Ezekiel: (Widens eyes)
DJ: Please, man...I just want to help...(Wraps an arm around Ezekiel and guides him out the room)
Ezekiel: (Gets on all fours and follows reluctantly, ready to strike if provoked)
DJ brought Ezekiel into his bathroom and asked Ezekiel to remove most of his clothes. Although Ezekiel struggled in communication, he understood DJ. Ezekiel complied, but remained defensive.
Ezekiel sat in the bathtub wearing only his underpants. DJ spent a long time washing Ezekiel's body from head to toe. Ezekiel sat with a straight face, feeling nothing but confusion in his heart.
When the soapy water got onto Ezekiel's eyes, DJ wiped them gently with a towel. As this pattern continued, Ezekiel began to shed tears.
As DJ washed Ezekiel's face, he attempted to avoid crying himself. Ezekiel looked into DJ's eyes and it was enough to make DJ weep. DJ remained as quiet as Ezekiel and continued cleaning him.
DJ: (Drains water, refills the tub, and adds soap) Ezekiel...
Ezekiel: (Slowly turns to DJ)
DJ: I'm gonna go wash your clothes. If you hand me your underwear, I'll leave and let you wash the rest of yourself.
Ezekiel: (Removes underwear and hands it to DJ)
Ezekiel's nudity was covered by the soapy bath water, so no one had any reason to feel embarrassed.
DJ: (Begins barfing into the toilet)
Ezekiel's stink had made DJ feel sick. Ezekiel reacted with a blank stare. DJ had gagged and barfed many times up to that point. DJ tried not to care. What mattered was helping Ezekiel before Chris could find him.
DJ: I'll be back.
Ezekiel: (Groans in fear and stretches out his hand towards DJ)
DJ: (Approaches Ezekiel, takes Ezekiel's hand and kneels beside him) I will be back, Ezekiel. Make sure you stay here and wash the rest of yourself while I'm gone, ok?
Ezekiel: (Nods in agreement)
DJ: Cool...(He said, struggling not to smell Ezekiel's clothes)
DJ entered the laundry area and set up the load to be washed.
While washing Ezekiel's clothes, Brick greeted DJ by the window.
Brick: Hey DJ!
DJ: Oh, hey man.
Brick: Everything alright? You've been gone for a while.
DJ: I've got some...unfinished business.
Brick: Are you thinking about your mom?
DJ: (Smiles)...always.
Brick: I understand. I got awarded for sending the most letters to my mother while I was in cadet school.
DJ: I bet you I would have given you a run for your money. (DJ joked)
Brick: HA! Yeah, right!. Anyway, I hope you two work things out. My mom was proud but horrified when I told her I would leave for the army.
DJ: Was it hard to patch things up?
Brick: She learned to let me go, and I learned to let her go. We still have each other when we need each other though. I just want to became a man that she can count on, y'know?
DJ: Yeah...exactly! Thanks for telling me that, dawg. Hopefully, things go well. I'll meet back up with you guys later.
Brick: (Salutes DJ) Sounds like a plan! (Heads back to the group)
While Ezekiel's clothes were being washed and dried, DJ made as many meals as he could carry. He wrapped the plates in foil and put them in his arms. He grabbed Ezekiel's clothes out of the drier and returned to his room.
Ezekiel dried off and put his clothes back on. Ezekiel constantly smelled the fabric of his clothes. He was not used to feeling so clean. DJ gave him a pair of sandals.
The two of them sat on the floor together, leaning against DJ's bed. DJ laid out the plates, and Ezekiel indulged. Eventually, Ezekiel became full and offered DJ some food.
DJ: (Holds up a sandwich) I'm fine.
Ezekiel: (Leans on DJ while DJ eats)
Time passed, and DJ broke the silence.
DJ: I am so sorry this happened to you.
Ezekiel: (Looks down)
DJ: Before you became a stowaway, I liked you.
Ezekiel: (Looks up, raising eyebrow in suspicion)
DJ: You were just a young guy trying to make something of yourself in the world, like I am now.
Ezekiel: (Looks back down)
DJ: Zeke...the fame...the fortune...the money...it isn't worth your dignity.
Ezekiel: (Rolls eyes)
DJ: Ezekiel, you come back every time you get eliminated. You have starved yourself. You have been caged. Chris McLean does not care about you. Love yourself, dawg! Don't sell your soul to this show.
Ezekiel: ...
DJ: I know you understand me...do your parents even know where you've been?
Ezekiel: ...(drops tear)
DJ: Ezekiel, I promise...If I win, I will use the money get you as much help as you need. If I lose, I will still help you. Either way, I'm here for you.
Ezekiel: (Looks at DJ with a sad face)
DJ: You've got a friend, man.
Ezekiel: (Immediately Hugs DJ)
DJ: (Embraces Ezekiel and begins crying) Please...stop...worrying about the show. Chris doesn't care about us. We gotta do better. (He said with many cracks in his voice)
Ezekiel: (Wails in a human tone)
DJ: You are worth MORE than this show, Zeke. (Looks into Ezekiel's eyes) You are worth so much MORE than everything this show promised you. When this is over, we need to get away from here! Maybe, we can go to your parents together. We could...we could STOP Chris. We could...
Suddenly, DJ and Ezekiel heard a muffled sound from outside his door. Chris was unlocking DJ's locked door.
Chris: You should've kept a better eye on him! (He said as he and Chef Hatchet barged in)
Chef Hatchet: And YOU should've given me my paycheck today!
Ezekiel: (Hisses angrily and jumps through DJ's window)
DJ: NOOOOOO! (He cried as he ran to the window)
The sun had set, it was becoming too dark to see anything. Ezekiel had already vanished.
Chef Hatchet: Well, he got away.
DJ: You SCARED him away!
Chris: UGH! He's loose on the island...AGAIN!
DJ: You should've gotten him some help, Chris!
Chris: It's not my fault that little weirdo turned into a goblin. That guy would just NOT go away!
DJ: YOU'VE BEEN USING HIM FOR FREE, MAKING TERRIBLE PROMISES INSTEAD OF GIVING HIM THE HELP HE NEEDS!
Chris: True...but oh well. Chef, I hope you didn't plan on taking the night off. I'll put Topher on barbecue duty. I'm gonna need YOU to find the little maniac.
Chef Hatchet: WHERE IS MY MONEY?!
Chris: (Takes out phone) Look! I just sent it, OK?!
Chef Hatchet: (Leaves room) Lousy, late-paying punk...(He muttered to himself as he left)
Chris: (Covers nose) Ew! It stinks in here.
DJ: (Drops tears) Why are you so cruel, man?
Chris: I gave you guys the day off! Where's my "Oh gee Chris, you're totally the best host ever!" banter? Next time, stay OUT of my production room! (Leaves room)
DJ: (Looks down in sadness, wondering if he would ever see Ezekiel again)
The scene transitions to DJ, Duncan, Leshawna and Courtney sitting together on the bleachers in front of Chris' football field.
Duncan: Chris is STILL using him?!
Leshawna: Why is that man so twisted?
DJ: I want to win for Ezekiel.
Courtney: Oh...DJ...(Puts her hand on DJ's shoulder)
Duncan: Is he...still around here?
DJ: He could be ANYWHERE on the island. He needs help. We ALL need help! Chris is too dangerous to be stuck here with.
Courtney: (Checks her PDA) My lawyers are in the process of helping me form a lawsuit. I hope Chris enjoys the show, because I intend to make this his LAST one.
Duncan: That's our girl! I'm down for that lawsuit!
Leshawna: I'll be there! Once we're off the island, Chris is going DOWN.
DJ: I hope I find Zeke. I'm pretty sure he'll reappear in the final challenge. He always tries to steal the prize money. If I can convince him, I think he'd join our case.
Courtney: It will be the CASE OF THE CENTURY. We will prevail! I promise! (Gets up and heads with DJ to make s'mores by the bonfire)
Duncan: (Leans back, and then turns to Leshawna) So, you been alright?
Leshawna: Aside from dealing with Chris' sadistic game, I've been a mess. I totally lost it the other night. I've never been so upset.
Duncan: Let me guess...Lame-y?
Leshawna: It took everything in my power not to break the entire table over that little girl's head.
Duncan: That's exactly how I felt when Chris hung up the phone while I was talking to my dad. Imagine how I felt when Amy kissed me. It's the show, dude. Chris wants you to take the bait and raise the ratings.
Leshawna: DJ said the same thing. Her and Chris just make me so mad, Duncan. Sometimes I just want to go upside somebody's head!
Duncan: Well, we don't gotta to be tough all the time, right?
Leshawna: (Smiles)
Duncan: Look, try not to make the same mistake I made. Don't let the show control you. Control yourself.
Leshawna: (Smiles and looks away) Yeah...(Looks back) Hey, Is Lightning close?
Duncan: Yeah, want me to bring 'em over?
Leshawna: NO! Um...not yet. I...
Duncan: This could be the last time you'll see him.
Leshawna: Yeah, you're right. I just feel bad about not being there for him like he was for me.
Duncan: Why are you avoiding him?
Leshawna: I guess it just seems too good to be true. I mean, me and Lightning?! Since when do good things happen on THIS show?
Duncan: Sammy and I never expected to fall in love...especially not here! Lightning's cool. He really wouldn't mind helping you and your family out.
Leshawna: Duncan, this is...major.
Duncan: Then make a major choice, Leshawna. It's up to you. You're smart. I think you know when someone's playing you, especially after dealing with people like Alejandro.
Leshawna: See, THAT'S what I am talking about. What if I'm being used again?!
Duncan: What if he's actually in love with you?
Leshawna: (Sighs)
Duncan: Talk to him.
Leshawna: ...
Courtney, Sammy, Dakota and Brick were at the bottom of the bleachers making s'mores by a fire. DJ left to get more firewood.
Brick: So ladies, how was the spa?
Courtney: Blaineley went on and on about being originally asked to be the host of Total Drama. Like, ok, we get it! You almost got the job! (Courtney said mockingly)
Sammy: I think the funniest part was when Amy said "Hey circus freak, pass me some hot rocks" and Dakota just dumped them all over her.
Dakota: HAHAHAHA! ONLY BECAUSE AMY KEPT MESSING WITH DAKOTA'S FRIENDS.
Courtney: You also ate all of the cucumbers! Those were for our eyes, Dakota!
Dakota: ME GOT MUNCHIES!
The four of them laughed hysterically.
Duncan and Leshawna approached the group.
Courtney: Oh hey guys! (She said walking towards Duncan, preparing to pass him a s'more)
Suddenly, Duncan and Courtney flew across the way and their lips collided. They kissed before everyone's eyes.
Everyone gasped.
Duncan: (Breaks kiss) Ah crud!
Courtney: I was pushed!
Sammy: I thought...I thought you liked ME...
Courtney: Sammy, It was totally an accident!
Sammy backs away in confusion. Eventually, she ran away.
Duncan: Sammy!
Courtney: Oh my gosh! Sammy!
Duncan and Courtney ran after Sammy. The rest of the group stayed behind in shock.
Eventually, Duncan and Courtney found Sammy crying by a bush.
Duncan sits by Sammy, taking her into his arms.
Duncan: I don't have the best history of being a good boyfriend, but I promise I did not cheat on you!
Courtney: Maybe I slipped. Maybe I tripped. I did not do that on purpose! Please believe me, Sammy.
Sammy sniffed.
Sammy: I know about your history together. I know all about your relationship. It's all over TV. I should've known I was too lame for you, Duncan.
Duncan stood up, almost angry.
Duncan: I'm not dating Courtney anymore!
Sammy: I am asking both of you to look me in my eyes and tell me you don't love each other!
Duncan: I love EVERYONE I came into this house with!
Sammy: (Sighs) But is she the one you want to be with? I am asking you both to be truthful and to tell me that neither of you have feelings for each other. ARE EACH OF YOU STILL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER?!
"Yes" "NO!" The two answered in unison. It was Courtney's "yes" that shocked Duncan and Sammy.
Duncan turned to Courtney in awe, watching tears fill her eyes.
Sammy: Courtney...Did you kiss Duncan on purpose?
Courtney: No! Sammy, I swear...I think I was pushed.
Duncan: ...Courtney, I thought you didn't miss me anymore.
Courtney: I didn't...until I realized how different you are now. (Wipes face) This is SO embarrassing.
Duncan: Court...I DID love you once, but we were so...unstable. What we had was not healthy...or good...for either of us. We needed time to grow, man. We needed time to change.
Courtney: I notice...you changed. You're not that self-destructive bad boy I despised when I was a teenager.
Duncan: Yeah, we grew up. We moved on, and I met Sammy. I know it happened fast, but I saw something in Sammy that I could really use in my life right now. She's soft...she's sweet...
Courtney: And I'm the abusive girl that expected you to memorize a 30-page essay on how to be a better boyfriend. (She said, feeling guilty)
Duncan: Court, I'm sorry. I wish we never needed to have this talk. I will ALWAYS be sorry for cheating on you, and I will ALWAYS love you. But, I don't want us to be together like that anymore. We're not good for each other. (Turns to Sammy) I love you, Sammy, and YOU are the one I want to be with.
Sammy: (Widens eyes)...(Looks at Courtney)
Courtney: (Drops more tears) Sammy...if you vote me off for this tomorrow...I'll understand. (Runs off in sadness)
Duncan: Court, wait!
Sammy: Courtney, no! Come back! (Sighs)
Meanwhile, DJ and Lightning spoke by the other side of the bleachers about Ezekiel.
Lightning: He's STILL here?!
DJ: Yeah, man. I spent part of the day with him. Poor dude just needed to eat, get cleaned and get warm. It's the saddest thing I've ever seen in my life.
Lightning: Sha-freaky! Try not to get to close, bro. That is still one of Chris' monsters.
DJ: Ah come on, Lightning. He just needs help. I know he's just sticking around to steal the million dollars, but maybe that could change.
Suddenly, Courtney ran towards them both. DJ noticed her sadness and put his hand on Courtney's shoulder before she could pass him up.
DJ: Yo, Court!
Lightning: Everything alright?
Courtney: I kissed Duncan!
DJ: Oh no! Courtney, you know that wasn't right!
Courtney: It was an accident! I don't know how, but someone or something just pushed me into him. (Sniffs) He doesn't love me anymore, DJ. I looked like an IDIOT. They BOTH hate me. (Courtney wailed as she cried with her face buried in DJ's chest)
DJ hugged Courtney tightly as she continued crying.
DJ: We're gonna figure this out, ok? I know you're sad, but we should regroup and talk about this with Duncan and Sammy.
DJ, Duncan, Lightning, Brick, Leshawna, Dakota, Courtney, and Sammy sat together on the bleachers to discuss the drama of the night.
Duncan: Sammy, what happened between me and Courtney was a big accident.
Courtney: I did not intend to kiss Duncan, and Duncan did not intend to kiss me.
Sammy: I'm not sure what to believe. This all seems very suspicious.
"It is suspicious, Sammy" Topher said, approaching the group.
Topher: I have the situation recorded. And I can show you why it seems so strange.
"Hey man, what are you doing?!" A cameraman asked.
Topher: Just keep rolling! (He commanded them) Look at this (Topher said to the group)
Topher pulled out a computer which showed the footage of the night. Alejandro was seen hiding behind a tree closer to Duncan. Amy was seen hiding behind a tree closer to Courtney. As Duncan approached Alejandro's tree, Alejandro pushed Duncan into Courtney. As Courtney approached Amy's tree, Amy pushed Courtney into Duncan. As a result, the two kissed.
Everyone gasped.
Topher: (Closes laptop) Chris asked them to do it.
Brick: Men, we have identified our enemy.
Lightning: THAT DUDE NEEDS A SHA-BEATDOWN!
Leshawna: I know that's right!
Sammy: Courtney! (Immediately hugs Courtney) I am so sorry! I made you confess all of that stuff for nothing! Can you ever forgive me for not trusting you?!
Courtney: You're not still angry with me for kissing Duncan?!
Sammy: It was an accident. And besides, I don't blame you for still liking the guy (Kisses Duncan's cheek)
Duncan: (Smiles and wraps Courtney and Sammy in his arms) So, are we cool or what?!
Courtney: Yeah, we're cool. I thought you both hated me.
Sammy: These days, I don't hate anyone...(Glares at the computer) not even my sister. (She said with an annoyed tone)
Duncan: Hey...thanks for showing us that, dude. (He said to Topher)
Topher: Yeah, don't mention it. (Looks away nervously)
DJ: You're boss is a jerk, dawg.
Topher: Hey! Don't you dare call him that!
Brick: Why expose Chris if you're just gonna defend him?
Topher: I have a job to do! And...it seemed...right...to show you the truth.
Leshawna: Well, if something ain't right, it's wrong. Maybe the job isn't the right choice for you.
Topher: It's show business. You guys are here too!
Courtney: We were tricked. Why do you think I have a lawsuit in progress? What's your excuse?
DJ: Topher, Chris McLean is a vain, sadistic man who does whatever he needs to do to keep his shows successful.
Topher: You don't know what you're talking about. You weren't there to pick up his dry cleaning, or edit his footage, or shine his shoes. He's like a father to me.
Sammy: DJ is right, Toph. He's been torturing people for years. What you showed us is only one example of how he usually treats us.
Topher: He's rich and famous! And he's gonna make me rich and famous!
DJ: The wisdom inside of you that made you share that video is worth more than the fame and fortune Chris has. He's evil, man.
Topher: THEN DON'T COME BACK TO THE SHOW, LOSERS! (He said as he stood up) He'll replace all of you the moment after you leave. Either way, we'll get paid!
Courtney: You say that like he wouldn't replace you.
Topher: HE WOULDN'T!
DJ: Not even with Alejandro?
Topher: (Glares intensely and then leaves angrily)
DJ: Topher, please! Come back!
Duncan: Let him go! Chris is a snake, and Toph's a rat. I say, let the snake eat the rat!
Sammy: (Giggles) Yikes, Duncan
DJ: (Shudders) Yeah, can we not talk about snakes?
Duncan: Oh, sorry dude.
Confessional (Courtney): At least Duncan knows how I feel about him. Thankfully, we're still cool. But, I'm more happy for him and Sammy. I'm sure I can learn to put my feelings behind me.
Duncan: I'm in the mood for some vengeance. Hey boys, follow me.
As Lightning got up he stared at Leshawna and gave her a very innocent smile. She smiled back, wishing he would not leave.
Courtney: Um...Duncan...what are you doing?
Duncan: Just sit tight. You'll see...
Leshawna and Courtney: Uh oh...
Dakota: WHY SAY UH OH?
Courtney: Duncan, has a very...incendiary...way of dealing with his problems.
Suddenly, there was huge explosion.
The words "WE LOVE YOU" were spelled out in flames across Chris' entire field, burning brightly and destroying all images of the vain and sadistic host. All replicas of Chris' visage in the field were done away with by the message formed from the men, much to Dakota, Leshawna, Courtney, and Sammy's delight.
Dakota: (Laughs)
Courtney: Wow! The guys did this?! Chris is gonna freak!
Sammy: (Sniffs) Aw...Leshawna, are you crying too?
Leshawna: No girl, Leshawna never cries. My eyes are just...sweaty from over twenty years of blinking. (She said while using a tissue to wipe away her so-called sweat)
Sammy, Dakota, and Courtney giggled at each other, attempting not to laugh hysterically.
Lightning: HEY LESHAWNA! YOU SEE MY MESSAGE?! (He yelled from the bottom of the bleachers)
Leshawna: I'm not even about to play with this boy. (She said as she ran to the stairs)
Leshawna ran down the stairs and off the bleachers as fast as she could. She leaped into Lightning's arms, and Lightning kissed her passionately as he spun her around.
Lightning: I MISSED YOU!
Leshawna: I missed you too! Lightning, I am SO sorry for hiding from you. I didn't know if I could trust you. I've been burned before, and I didn't want to go through that again.
Lightning: Lightning don't...I don't wanna hurt you. I don't even feel like a winner without you. (He said very sincerely)
Leshawna: (Smiles) I believe you. And look, you saved my life, so now I think I want to spend my life...with you. Are you still down for working together?
Lightning: (Smiles very happily and prepares to speak)
Suddenly, Leshawna's hair puffed up before Lightning could answer.
Leshawna: Ah...darn humidity! (she said, feeling embarrassed)
Lightning: WHOA! Looking SHA-FOXY, girl!
Leshawna: You mean...you LIKE my hair like this?!
Lightning: YEAH! It's gorgeous!
Leshawna: (Blushes and giggles uncontrollably) I...I really need you to kiss me again.
Lightning: (Brings Leshawna in for another kiss)
The two of them wrapped their arms around each other, embracing one another like the entire world was burning down around them.
Dakota and Courtney: Awwwwww (They said together, watching everything)
Duncan: (Taps Sammy's shoulder)
Sammy: (Happily turns to him)
Duncan: I'm back.
Sammy: You sure know how to make an impression.
Duncan and Sammy kissed on the bleachers.
DJ and Brick high-fived each other.
Chris ran to the scene in horror.
Chris: YOU MANIACS! YOU'VE BURNED IT UP! (Falls to his knees and hits ground angrily) AH, DANG YOU! DANG YOU ALL TO...!
Topher: Um, Chris it's time for the outro! (He interrupted, while filming Chris)
Chris: You little...I KNOW WHAT YOU DID! YOU CAUSED THIS! (He yelled at Topher)
Topher: I didn't force anyone to set a field on fire!
Chris: (Glares at Topher before beginning the outro) What kind of horrible torture...I mean, vengeance...I mean, CHALLENGE will I have in store for these ungrateful punks...CHEF, GET DUNCAN, DAKOTA, LIGHTNING AND BRICK OUT OF HERE NOW! (He yelled before breathing in and out of a paper bag and resuming the outro) find out next time...
Topher: Right here...!
Chris: YOUR HOSTING PRIVILEGES ARE DONE! DON'T SPEAK! DON'T BLINK! DON'T BREATHE! If possible, DON'T EVEN EXIST!!! (Chris yelled very angrily)
Topher: (Widens eyes)
Chris: ...(Resumes outro) Right here, on TOTAL...DRAMA...FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD, SOMEONE PUT OUT THESE FLAMES!!! (He whined very angrily)
