DAY 17 - 8:42am
Day 17 in the Big Brother house. Today the group will receive their weekly task a day late as Brody yesterday entered the house. Kyle and Max are the first to discover the props for the task which are setup in the garden.
Kyle and Max walk out onto the patio and frown as they see the obstacle course that is setup in the garden.
"I guess this is the next task," Kyle says as he walks towards the monkey bars.
Max nods as he walks towards the beam. Kyle grabs hold of the monkey bars and pulls himself along. Max walks across the beam and then jumps off at the end. He grins as he steps back up and walks faster across the beam again.
"Woohoo!" Kyle calls out as he completes the bars and now swings across them.
10:57am
All the housemates are now awake. Brody has been in the house almost 24 hours. Big Brother calls him to the Diary Room.
Brody picks up a sheet of paper from the chair and sits down.
Hello, Brody.
"Hello, Big Brother," Brody smiles.
How do you feel you have settled into the house?
"Um, it's been okay," Brody nods. "There's been a few problems with Michael, who seems to generally detess the fact that I'm actually in here. But all in all it's been fine."
Why do you think Michael has problems with you being in the house?
"Um," Brody thinks for several moments. "I'd like to say that I had no idea but he's made it blatantly obvious that he's jealous of my friendship with Maria. I can't do anything to really change how he feels because I enjoy Maria's friendship and I don't have any intentions of giving it up," he finishes looking into the camera.
What was your reaction to seeing Maria and the other housemates?
Brody smiles. "I was very surprised at that. Not as half as surprised though as they were to see me. I think I scared Kyle and Tess half to death! But really," he taps his finger against the armrest. "I was surprised to see so many people that I already knew."
He smiles shyly. "Maria is a wonderful girl, and we have a growing friendship outside of here. I can't say enough good things about her to be honest."
Brody grins at the camera then clears his throat. "Max is a good bloke. He works for me so now I know why he needed the time off. I've known Isabel, Tess, and Liz for a little while now and I think they're good people. I admit I didn't really know Kyle or Alex that much, as I didn't really have that much contact with them. In here I think they're okay and I'm still getting to know them. Same goes for Laurie. I just met her yesterday but I still haven't had that much time to get to know her."
Brody, the sheet that you hold is instructions to this week's task. Big Brother would appreciate it if you could read these instructions to the rest of the housemates.
"Okay," Brody smiles.
Thank you, Brody.
"Sure, no problem," Brody smiles as he stands.
As he leaves the Dairy Room he calls out to the others who are out in the patio.
"I've got the instructions to this week's task," he says walking towards them.
The others follow him out into the garden as he stands at the obstacle course.
"Big Brother has given you a task to test the housemates skill of agility, strength, and teamwork," Brody read aloud. "This week's task requires the housemates to work as a team as each housemate completes the obstacle course and hands a baton to the next team member. For every mistake the housemates have to redo that stage obstacle and a 30 second pelanty will be added to your final time. The housemates must complete the course within 7 minutes."
Maria and Liz look at each other with raised eyebrows.
"The housemates must bet a percentage of their shopping budget with 10% being the lowest and 90% being the highest."
"I think we can do it," Michael says as he looks at them. "I say we bet 40%."
"I don't know," Kyle says as he folds his arms. "I know that we can all do it," he says gesturing to the boys. "But..."
"Don't even finish that sentence, Kyle," Maria warns him.
"What?" Kyle asks innocently. "I'm just saying that the girls might have a problem."
Alex winces as he sees the glares that a few of the girls are giving Kyle.
Max clears his throat. "I think Kyle is right."
"Max!" Isabel glares at him.
Max looks at her. "What I mean is with the monkey bars it's going to be harder for the girls to pull themselves along than it is for us."
"That's true," Maria agrees.
Michael sighs as he looks at the course. "I still say we can do it if we practice. We'll have 7 minutes to do it in which gives us plenty of time for any pelanties the girls clock up."
"Hey, what's makes you think that it will be just the girls who'll mess up?" Maria asks him.
Michael shrugs. "Whatever. It still gives us time to get it done." He then looks at them.
Brody nods. "Michael's right. We could get it done if we try hard enough."
"Okay," Maria says. "I agree to 40%."
Michael looks at her then shakes his head.
"What about everyone else?" Liz asks.
As the give their approval Brody smiles.
"Okay then I'll tell them 40% it is."
Maria smiles at him as he walks away, but her smile fades when she sees Michael looking at her. He shakes his head once more and walks towards the house as she sadly watches him leave.
12:02pm
Today the housemates will receive another surprise in the form of a gift from Big Brother.
This is Big Brother, could someone please come to the Diary Room.
Isabel sighs as she puts down her book. "I'll go."
The other girls nod as Isabel walks out of the lounge area. As she enters the Diary Room she sits down on the chair.
"Hi, Big Brother."
Hello, Isabel.
Isabel looks into the camera waiting for them to speak.
Big Brother would like to announce that underneath the rockery is a luxury item for the housemates to use for their pleasure at any time.
Isabel raises her eyebrows and nods. "Thank you, Big Brother."
As she rushes out of the Diary Room the girls look at her curiously.
"What is it?" Tess asks.
"We're getting a gift," she says as she rushes out into the garden.
The girls exchange looks then rush after her. Isabel is soon at the rockery which she begins to remove. The other girls help her as the boys look at them.
"What are you doing?" Kyle asks as he stands at the beam.
"We're getting a gift," Tess calls back.
Kyle and Alex rush over to the girls as they help them uncover the gift.
"Oh, my, God!" Maria gasps as Kyle takes the cover off. "It's a hot tub!"
Max, Michael, and Brody join them as the girls beam with delight. Maria soon rushes back into the house and presses the button to the Diary Room. She waits for the light to turn green and enters and sits down.
"Hello, Big Brother," Maria smiles into the camera.
Hello, Maria.
She joins her hands together. "I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the hot tub! We all really really appreciate it. So, thanks!"
1:45pm
The housemates have been in the hot tub for over half an hour. Kyle has suggested that they play a guessing game where one of the housemates have to close their eyes and dip their heads underwater while another kisses them.
"Okay, Brody," Maria smiles. "You're up first."
Brody grins then leans back dipping his head just under the water. Tess leans down and kisses him. As she moves back to her space next to Kyle and Laurie, Brody comes back up.
"Okay, Brody," Alex grins. "Who did it?"
Brody wipes the water from his face as he looks at the girls. "Um, I think it was..." he spots Tess grinning as she tries to hide her grin. "Tess."
The others laugh as Michael steps into the hot tub.
"How did you know?" Tess asks amazed.
"The grin gave it away," Brody smiles.
Tess covers her mouth as she giggles with Laurie.
"Okay, Liz, you're next," Maria grins.
Liz smiles shyly as she moves to the middle of the tub. She looks at Max who smiles at her before she dips her head back into the water. Isabel nudges Michael and he moves quickly to kiss Liz. Max watches them clearly uneasy with the situation while Maria gasps.
Isabel laughs with the others as Michael rises and quickly retakes his place. Liz comes out of the water tocuhing her lips with her fingers.
"Okay, who do you think that was?" Isabel grins.
Liz looks at Max and sees his unease, she then looks at Maria who still has her hands over her mouth with her eyes wide. She then glances at Isabel who grins while Michael smirks.
"Oh, God," Liz sighs. "Michael?"
Isabel nods and Kyle claps. Maria glares at him then looks at Max.
"C'mon, Max, you're next," Maria orders pointing to the middle of the tub.
Max looks at Liz with a shy smile and moves to the middle of the tub. As he ducks under the water Maria glares at Michael before she quickly leans in and kisses Max.
"Woohoo," Kyle grins only to receive a glare from both Michael and Liz.
As Maria rises again she wipes the water from her face and quickly steps back to her position. Max shakes his head as he gets up.
"Okay, who do you think that was, Max?" Kyle grins.
Max gulps as he sees the looks that both Michael and Liz are giving him. "Um...Laurie?"
The others laugh as Maria gasps.
"How could you not tell that was me?" she says to him.
"Um," Max clears his throat. "Sorry."
Maria looks away in disgust as Kyle laughs.
"All right, Alex, front and centre."
Alex moves to the centre. "Remember don't even think about it, Kyle." He then dips his head under the water.
Isabel smiles as she slips over to him and gently kisses him. Laurie looks away as the kiss lasts longer than expected. Michael watches her curiously.
Kyle smiles as he calls out. "You are gonna let him breath aren't you?"
Isabel finishes the kiss and rises from the water. She glares at Kyle who grins back as she retakes her position next to Michael. Alex comes out of the water and licks his lips.
"Who was it, Alex?" Liz asks.
Alex smiles at Isabel. "Isabel, definitely."
Isabel smiles back and Alex moves back to his place next to Brody and Max.
"Okay, Tess, it's your turn," Maria says.
Tess clears her throat as she goes to the centre and dips her head backwards. Kyle smiles as he moves towards her and places a tender kiss on her lips. The others exchange looks as Kyle puts his hands on either side of her face, holding her gently.
Maria sighs wistfully as does the other girls. Michael rolls his eyes, while Max watches them curiously and Alex and Brody grin. Kyle breaks the kiss and looks at Tess for a moment before rejoining Laurie who grins at him.
Tess comes out of the water and brushes her lips with her fingertips. She sighs contentedly.
Maria clears her throat. "Who do you think that was, Tess?"
Tess looks directly at Kyle who smiles slowly.
"Kyle," she says softly.
The girls look at Kyle who is still looking at Tess. Maria exchanges a look with Liz before looking back at the duo.
2:32pm
The group are still in the hot tub. They have now moved onto a new game of chinese whispers.
All the housemates manage to squeeze into the tub and Brody begins the game. He whispers into Isabel's ear who in turn whispers into Alex. He nods and turns to Laurie who then does the same with Kyle. Kyle grins as he whispers into Tess' ear, who giggles. She whispers to Maria who grins as she passes it onto Michael. He smirks as he whispers to Liz, who blushes as she looks at Max.
"What?" Max asks curiously.
Liz looks over at Kyle. "You changed it! Kyle, I know it!"
Kyle looks at her innocently as Tess laughs.
"C'mon, Liz, pass it on," Kyle smirks.
Liz shakes her head as Max looks at Kyle suspiciously.
"You've got to pass it on," Michael adds. "That's the rule of the game."
Liz leans up against Max and whispers into his ear. As he listens Max begins to blush furiously as the others laugh. Some harder than others.
"Well, Evans, what did she say?" Kyle grins.
Max clears his throat and smiles. "That Kyle has gotten a rise out of being in the tub."
The others laugh as Kyle blushes. Tess covers her mouth as she looks at Kyle. He looks back at her.
"No, I havent!" Kyle almost calls out. "I enjoy being in here but not that much!"
The others continue to laugh as Michael looks at Max.
"Nice turnaround there, Maxwell."
Max nods with a grin as he then smiles at Liz. He leans closer and whispers something into her ear which she grins at then laughs.
2:55pm
The housemates have now found a new game in the hot tub. A housemate has to turn their backs to the others and guess which member of the group has licked their back.
Laurie leans her elbows against the rim of the hot tub. Her back is to the others and she waits nervously as it is now her turn in the game.
"Okay, Laurie," Maria giggles. "You've got to guess who's tongue it is."
Laurie nods. "Okay."
Maria gestures to Alex as Isabel's smile disappears. She watches as Alex moves behind Laurie then begins to lick up her spine. Laurie shivers as she gasps. Maria grins as Alex doesn't stop as he skips over her bikini strap and only stops when he reaches her shoulders.
Michael, Max, and Liz look at Isabel who has now looked away. Michael glares at Alex as he moves back towards Maria.
"Who do you think that was," Maria beams as she looks at Alex who is smiling shyly as he watches Laurie turn around.
Laurie looks around the hot tub and sees Alex blushing but then notices Isabel's look.
"I'm...not sure."
"Guess then!" Maria prompts.
Laurie glances at Alex then looks at Kyle. "Kyle."
Kyle shakes his head as Tess looks between Laurie and Alex.
"Wrong," Maria sighs. "Will the real curlprit please stand up"
Alex stands sheepishly and Laurie smiles at him then lets it fade as she glances at Isabel who is looking at Alex then at her. Tess sees this and clears her throat.
"Liz," Tess says looking at her. "Do you want to go next?"
Liz Watches Isabel and then nods to Tess. "Yeah."
As she turns around Max glares at Michael who smirks. Max then soon moves towards Liz and slowly begins to move his tongue up her spine. Liz closes her eyes and bites her lip as she shivers. Max gently holds her hips and when he finishes he pauses before moving back to the other side of the hot tub.
Maria raises her eyebrows as she exchanges a look with Alex. Kyle looks anxiously and she smiles at him.
"Well, Lizzie? Who was it?" Maria asks.
Liz smiles shyly as she turns around and looks directly at Max who smiles sheepishly.
"Max."
Michael rolls his eyes. "Like she was never going to get that one."
Maria slaps his arm then grins at Liz. "Yep."
Max and Liz exchange looks as Maria looks at Isabel.
"C'mon, Isabel, you've still to have a go."
Isabel nods and turns around. Maria nudges Kyle who shakes his head. Tess looks between them and nods as Kyle looks at her. Seeing her nod he moves behind Isabel and licks the middle of her back. He quickly moves back to Tess.
"Who was it, Isabel?"
Isabel turns around and looks at her male housemates. "Brody."
"Are you sure?" Maria grins.
Isabel nods. "Definitely, Brody." She then looks at Kyle who is avoiding her gaze. "Oh, my, God, Kyle!"
Tess looks at Kyle who seems embarrassed. She gently squeezes his hand which is just barely visable under the water. He looks down at her as both share a smile.
"Max, come on it's your turn now," Maria says to him.
Max clears his throat as he turns around. Kyle gestures to Laurie and she looks at Liz. As Liz nods Laurie quickly licks Max's back. Alex laughs as she blushes as she retakes her position.
"Who was it, girlfriend?"
Max clears his throat once more as he turns around. As he studies the girls he sees Liz smiling as Laurie blushes beside her.
"Laurie," Max grins.
The others laugh at this as Laurie smiles shyly.
Isabel looks at Maria. "Okay, Maria you're the only one who hasn't had a turn. Turn around."
Maria shrugs and turns around. Isabel nudges Brody who looks at her. She nudges him again and he licks Maria's spine. Michael glares at them then looks at Isabel, who looks at him guiltily. As Brody finishes he quickly moves beside Isabel.
"Right, Maria," Kyle smiles. "Who was it?"
Maria turns around and sees Brody smiling. "Brody?"
He nods and Maria laughs, but then looks at Michael who gets out of the hot tub. Maria sighs sadly as Isabel quickly follows him into the house.
"Michael..." Isabel begins as she walks into the house.
"Thanks a lot, Isabel," Michael says over his shoulder as he continues to walk towards the boys bedroom.
"Michael, I didn't mean to..."
Michael looks at her. "Yes you did."
He storms into the bedroom as Isabel looks away sadly.
"Dammit," she curses as she walks back towards the conservatory.
Maria steps back as Isabel walks past her at the conservatory doors. She then calls out as she looks around the house.
"Michael?" She walks to the boys bedroom and knocks on the door. "Michael, are you in there?"
When she receives no answer she opens the door. Michael is buttoning up his jeans as he looks at her.
"Do you mind?" he says sternly.
"Yes, I do mind," Maria retorts as she walks over to Alex's bed and sits down.
Michael watches her as she begins to speak.
"You've been blowing me off all weekend, Michael, and I want to know why?"
He looks at her before putting on a t-shirt.
"And, I'm not leaving here until you tell me."
Michael walks towards her as she remains sitting. She looks up at him.
"Maria, you've told me countless times that I don't act like a boyfriend should," he says as he looks down at her. He then crouches so he is at eye-level. "Now, I'm going to."
He leans closer and kisses her passionately. She soon puts her arms around his neck as he caresses hers. When they finish she looks at him with dazed eyes.
"Just remember that I am your boyfriend."
With this he stands as Maria frowns at him as he continues to get dressed.
6:32pm
The housemates have just finished eating dinner. Brody sits outside as Max and Liz wash the dishes while the others relax in the lounge.
Max looks at Liz as she washes up. She catches him looking at her and smiles at him through the mirror. Max returns her smile as he dries a plate.
Michael watches as Alex talks to Kyle, Maria. Isabel looks at Alex then at Laurie who is trying to avoid her gaze as she talks with Tess. Alex stands and walks into the boys bedroom. Michael watches as both Isabel and Laurie watch him leave.
Alex takes a magazine from his nightstand and looks up as Michael enters the bedroom.
"Hey."
"Hey," Michael nods.
Alex looks at him as he walks over to him. "Is there something wrong, Michael?"
Michael sits on the bed next to him. "You know Isabel and Laurie are like sisters to me."
Alex looks at him curiously as he continues.
"And I wouldn't want to see them get hurt."
"Who's going to hurt them?" Alex frowns.
"You are if you don't watch what you're doing."
Alex looks at him with raised eyebrows. "Excuse me?"
Michael looks at him sternly. "You've got both of them playing off each other and that's not right."
Alex shakes his head. "Firstly I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. And secondly, I don't enjoy you trying to intimidate me. I'm not the same guy who used to be scared of you, Michael. A lot changed this year."
"You're right, a lot has changed. Maybe you should take a look around you."
Alex looks at him bewildered. He watches Michael stand and walk towards the door. He then stops and looks at him.
"I won't let you hurt them, Alex."
Alex looks confused as Michael leaves the bedroom.
8:42pm
As some of the housemates play monopoly at the dining area, Brody and Maria are making themselves something to drink. The pair are laughing together and Michael is observing them from his seat at the conservatory.
Brody smiles as Maria jokes and playfully touches his arm. Michael glares at Brody as he touches Maria's hand with his own as she walks away from the kitchen and into the girls bedroom with her cup. Michael rises from his chair and walks over towards the kitchen. As he arrives there Brody notices him.
"Hey Michael, what's up? If you want something to drink the kettle is ready." Brody ushers towards the kettle as he speaks.
Michael looks at him and begins to speak forcefully. "Actually, I'd like to talk to you alone for a minute if that's ok? Good," He walks out the kitchen and turns to Brody. "We can talk outside."
Brody looks at him suspiciously before walking cautiously past Michael and into the garden. As he stops at the table he turns and looks at Michael.
"Well, we're outside. What do you want?"
Michael walks over to him and stands close. "I don't like the way you are behaving with Maria, she's my girlfriend and I don't appreciate that you try and put the moves on her all day."
Brody looks at him dis-believingly and then laughs slightly as he turns to Michael. "You are kidding aren't you? You are joking when you say that? Because that is hilarious..."
Michael glares at Brody as he replies. "What's the joke? That you think you have a chance with Maria?"
Brody's face grows deadly serious. "I enjoy Maria's friendship the same way that she enjoys mine, and I am not about to allow a jealous boyfriend try and dictate to me. I mean, why would you feel the need to feel threatened by me if your such a great boyfriend?"
Brody looks at him straight in the eyes. "I will not avoid Maria because you don't like it, so get over it. Okay? Now I'm going inside so try posturing to someone else...it doesn't work with me."
Brody walks past Michael as Michael grabs his arm. "Just stay away from Maria."
Brody smiles at him. "It will take a bigger man than you to make me Michael." As he pulls his arm away and walks into the house leaving Michael alone.
As Michael is left alone he swears loudly and kicks the seat in anger. "Nice move Big Brother, thanks for putting him in here. I really appreciate that."
10.21pm
Tess and Laurie are out in the den talking about their relationships with some of the other housemates. Michael has went to bed and Alex is trying to teach Isabel how to play poker in the lounge. The rest of the housemates are getting ready for bed.
In the den Laurie and Tess are sitting huddled up under one of the covers. Tess listens intently as Laurie talks.
"It's just ever since Isabel basically warned me off at Sean's party I've felt kinda bad about spending time with Alex...and then when I heard her crying that night about how she felt about him. I had never seen her so upset and I felt so bad, because I know that in a weird way I am a little responsible..."
Laurie looks at Tess as she continues quietly. "And despite the fact that I know she still loves him and I want to take a step back...it's hard for me to stop how I'm feeling about Alex."
Tess looks at her. "You definately have feelings for him?"
Laurie nods her head sadly. "I don't know what I should do with it Tess...I don't want to get in Isabel's way but...but it's hard. But I'd feel so bad...she was heart-broken and I might not know Isabel that well....but she doesn't seem like the kind of girl who would cry for nothing."
Tess nods sadly. "You have to think about you here Laurie, that's what's important. Let Isabel deal with herself, if she does still love him then it's up to her to let him know and then the ball's out your court. But you have to make sure you don't get hurt."
Laurie nods and sighs. "What about you? How's the whole Max situation?"
Tess smiles slightly as she talks. "You have no idea how much I regret what happened at the party but in a way maybe it was for the best. My feelings for Max were..." she pauses as she thinks, "muddled I guess you could say. I always thought that me and him would end up together..."
Laurie looks at her. "And now?"
Tess smiles at Laurie. "Now...now I want to follow my own feelings and take another path, one where my judgement about Max isn't clouded over with some misconception that me and him are meant to be together. I want to follow my own feelings..."
She sighs loudly as she continues. "It's just...it's just those feelings are becoming really confusing. Me and Kyle have gotton so much closer since we got in here,"
She looks at her hands and her voice grows wistful as Laurie looks at her with a slight smile. "It's just weird how much more I have seen of him...how differently I have felt about him recently..."
Laurie puts a hand on her shoulder and Tess looks at her and laughs gently. "Why can't we have straight forward love lifes?"
Laurie laughs as she lies back. "Well Tess, to be honest, that would make really un-intresting tv..."