(A/N: two things- one, I'd like to apologize ahead of time for the shortness of the chapter. I guess I'm just kind of in a hurry to get to the finale- but a lot of stuff is revealed anyway. And second- I don't suppose anyone else has been having problems with fan fiction lately? I haven't been receiving alert and notification emails, even though stories on my subscribed list have updated, and I've received reviews… just figured I would check to see if anyone was having similar problems, or if was just me.)

Once again, the camera faded in to a shot of the aftermath studio, where Owen was sitting alone, looking concerned.

"Uh, hey guys," he greeted, "well, it's been a couple of days since the last episode, and when Gwen got here, she broke up with Geoff for currently unexplained reasons. Long story short, I think I'll have to host the show by myself tonight…"

"NO!" Geoff exclaimed, running on stage, "I'm here! I can do this!"

Geoff quickly took his place next to Owen, frantically trying to catch his breath.

"I can… do this…" he panted.

"Aww," Eva taunted, "looks like your mascara is running!"

"Is it?" Geoff asked, putting his hands up to his face, "Wha- wait, hold on a second here!"

"Anyway, we've got a great show lined up for you tonight!" Owen interrupted, "We've got interviews with Duncan, Justin, Izzy and Gwen. We also have an exclusive look at the upcoming Reality Award Show, where Camp TV has been nominated for show of the year. In addition, we have some hidden footage, and scenes that didn't quite make it into the final cut of the show. So get ready for another awesome installment of

CAMP TV AFTERMATH!"

(Intro)

The camera panned back into the aftermath studio, with Owen smiling cheerfully and Geoff looking morose.

"Welcome to the aftermath show," Geoff sighed, "tonight, as usual, we'll start by interviewing an eliminated contestant. So, give it up for Duncan… woo."

Duncan stormed on stage, a scowl on his face.

"Hey Duncan!" Owen greeted, "How's it going, bro-"

"How do you THINK it's going?" Duncan demanded, "I was unfairly booted from the game, and no one seems to care!"

"That's because no one DOES care," Eva scoffed.

"Can it!" Duncan snapped, "If little GWENNY hadn't swapped the votes, I might still be in the game!"

"But probably not," Owen shrugged, "I mean, no offense, but you weren't exactly making FRIENDS on the show."

"Pah," Duncan huffed, "I didn't want to make friends, I wanted to make a million dollars!"

"So Duncan," Owen continued, "who do you think would be in the final two if Gwen hadn't swapped the votes?"

"I would have won already," Duncan pouted, "that money was MINE."

"Right," Geoff said, rolling his eyes.

"Whatever, you're just sad because you got dumped," Duncan pointed out, "for no reason too. By now, you're probably wondering what's wrong with you, right? Why she dumped you?"

"Actually, I was trying to remember whether or not I recorded Archer last night," Geoff said, "I'm a big fan of H. Jon Benjamin. But come to think of it, why DID she dump me? Owen? OWEN!"

"Yes, Geoff?"

"Why did she dump me?"

"I dunno," Owen thought, scratching his chin, "maybe you guys were never meant to last, more of a romantic sub-plot that wouldn't serve much purpose until a later date where some sort of love quadrangle would fall into effect and serve as a major plotline during the final season."

Geoff blinked, and stared at Owen.

"But that was just if I had to guess," Owen continued, laughing nervously, "um… maybe it was your hat?"

"HAT?" Geoff exclaimed, "What's wrong with my hat? My hate is fine! Right? RIGHT?"

Before Geoff could launch into full-scale panic, Owen backhanded him.

"Keep it together, man!" Owen exclaimed, "We've got a show to do!"

"You're right," Geoff sighed, "I'm… I'm… I'm sorry. I'll be calm."

"Anything else you'd like to say before you go, Duncan?" Owen asked.

"No," Duncan said, getting up, "I'm done here."

"Okay," Owen said, "give it up for Duncan!"

No one in the audience clapped.

"Right," Owen continued, "before our next interview, we have a special video for you guys- it was taken right before Justin left the film lot."

FOOTAGE:

(The footage opens to a shot of Chris and Chef Hatchet standing over a table, wearing white medical masks.)

"You sure this thing will work?" Chris asked.

"Has to," Chef Hatchet replied, "if not, we'll be up to our necks in law suits. Do we REALLY have to do this for the final challenge?"

"Of course we do!" Chris snapped.

Chef sighed, and held up a glowing green box.

"Well, we have a little while before the finals," Chris said, "just make sure it doesn't go off pre-maturely, or something."

(End footage)

"So what were the two discussing? Any ideas?" Owen asked.

"Probably a bomb," LeShawna said, "Chris DID tell Chef to make sure it didn't go off."

"That makes sense," Trent agreed, "but knowing him, it could be anything."

"Anyway," Owen said, "we do know this- it WILL be involved in the next-and final- challenge. Guess we'll have to wait until then to find out, huh? Anyway, next up we'll be interviewing Justin!"

Justin walked on stage, except unlike Duncan there was actual applause from the crowd. He walked by, fist-bumped Trent, and took his place across from Owen and Geoff.

"Hey guys," Justin greeted, "how's it hanging?"

"He got dumped," Owen said, pointing at Geoff.

"OWEN!" Geoff exclaimed.

"Harsh," Justin shrugged, "sorry, bro."

"So Justin, what's your opinion on Gwen?" Owen asked, "Did she make up for what she did wrong last episode?"

"No way," Justin said, "as far as I'm concerned, she owes Duncan one. I was voted out fairly, I'll admit it, but as much as I hate to say it Duncan shouldn't have gotten eliminated."

"Huh. Thanks," Duncan said.

"Don't get me wrong, I still hate you," Justin shrugged.

"Fair enough," Duncan nodded.

"Who do you think stands the best shot at winning the final challenge?" Owen asked.

Justin thought it over.

"Depends," he said after a while, "I mean, anything that involves strategy, Heather will probably have Cody beat. If the challenge involves like, Batman, or solving crimes, Cody will have a better chance."

"So, I've been dying to ask," Owen said, "last time, Bridgette told us you were going to star in a movie, and that was why you were cockier than usual."

"Cocky?" Justin asked, "Last time I checked, I was able to get revenge on Noah through use of an anti-revenge speech. That takes skill."

"I was going to ask what movie you were going to be in," Owen continued.

"Oh, right," Justin nodded, "I'm actually going to be starring in the remake of The Highlander."

"Nice," Geoff said, smiling, "You got the lead?"

"Sadly," Justin sighed, "I was hoping for the role of Ramirez… but whatever."

"One last question," Owen continued, "do you think Geoff's hat looks ridiculous?"

"HEY!" Geoff exclaimed.

"I'm kidding!" Owen smiled, "Lighten up! Well, mostly kidding. Next up, we're going to be interviewing Izzy!"

Owen looked around, but Izzy did not appear on stage.

"I said we're going to be interviewing IZZY!" he repeated.

Still nothing.

"FREE PANCAKES!" Owen shouted.

Geoff raised an eyebrow.

"What?" Owen asked, "That always gets MY attention!"

All of a sudden, screaming was heard, and Izzy swung onto stage via a rope. Izzy flew past the hosts, and straight into the wall.

"I'm okay!" Izzy said, "Really, I'm fine! Ha… ha…. Ha."

Izzy shakily got to her feet, then made her way over to the couch.

"Whew!" she smiled, "Great to be here!"

"So, um, what was that whole thing with the Vietnamese soldiers?" Owen asked.

"Oh, that," Izzy laughed, "funny story. See, my squad and I took a trip to North Korea, but when we met Kim Jon-Il-"

All of a sudden a tranquilizer dart flew into Izzy's neck. The redhead let out a gasp, then fell over, unconscious.

"Um," Geoff started, "what… was that?"

As if on cue, a tan girl rushed on stage.

"Sorry," the girl said, "I'm Courtney, Chris' legal advisor, due to certain… um… technicalities, we can't really allow you to let her tell that story on air."

"Woah," Geoff said, gawking at the girl, "Courtney, was it?"

"Yes," she responded, "well, I'll be going now-"

"No no, please, stay," Geoff smiled, "it would be great to uh, interview you. Single?"

"What?" Courtney asked.

"I asked what it was like to be working so close to a celebrity like Chris," Geoff continued, "must present lot's of career opportunities. Tell me, how'd you get the job of legal consultant at such a young age?"

"Oh, that," Courtney said, "well, I was offered a role on the show, but unlike you guys, I actually read the contract. No offense, of course, but I've fully read everything I've ever signed. I was a bit… concerned by some of the conditions I would be competing in, so I contacted Mr. McLean and told him it would be a no-go. He was impressed by my knowledge of the law, and I needed more volunteer time to get into a selective law school I'm looking at. It was perfect for Chris- he could hire me without having to pay, I got my volunteer time, and a rather impressive resume at that."

"Uh-huh," Geoff nodded, "so… see any good movies lately?"

"Well, I did watch-"

"Ah-hem," Owen interrupted, "I hate to break it up- oh, sorry Geoff, I didn't mean- anyway, time to be interviewing Gwen!"

"Who?" Geoff asked, gazing at Courtney.

"Uh, the girl who just-" Owen began, but Trent cut him off.

"No one," Trent said.

"Cool," Geoff smiled.

When Gwen walked on stage and saw Geoff, her eyes narrowed slightly. She took her spot across from the two hosts anyway, although Geoff was still chatting with Courtney.

"Hey Gwen," Owen greeted, "how's it hanging?"

"Been better," Gwen replied, "I mean, I did make it to the final three- that's really close to a lot of money. But I felt like I had to quit, to make up for getting Duncan, Justin and Izzy eliminated. I mean, I wasn't behind Justin or Izzy's elimination directly, but I do feel like a played a big part in it."

"Oh, you did," Owen nodded, "I mean, you did kind of allow yourself to be manipulated by Heather."

"You're not helping," Gwen snapped.

"Sorry," Owen muttered, "I didn't mean to sound rude."

"What kinds of music do you listen to?" Geoff asked Courtney, "Personally, I like stuff like Ac/Dc and Def Leppard."

"Well," Courtney thought, "I guess I prefer-"

"Uh, hey," Gwen interrupted, "aren't we interviewing each other?"

"What?" Geoff asked, "Uh, no, Batman doesn't have a moustache."

"WHAT?" Gwen asked, "Did you hear what I said?"

"Not really," Geoff admitted.

Gwen let out a groan of frustration, and stormed off of the stage.

"Huh," Beth said, "poor thing."

"Uh, SHE broke up with Geoff," Trent said, "if she's jealous, she gets to deal with it!"

"Maybe it was one of those weird girl tests," Tyler suggested, "break up with Geoff to see how depressed he would get or something."

"ANYWAY," Owen interrupted, "since our last interviewee stormed out of the building, we have one last clip to show you before we sign off. If you think back to the past after-math's, you'll remember the shadowy figure skulking around. Well, we think we finally figured out who it is! This was taken during the final reward challenge of the season, with robot Cthulhu!"

FOOTAGE:

The camera opened up to a shot of the Necronomicon, lying inside of an open chest. All of a sudden, a cloaked figure ran up to the chest, pulled out the book, and replaced it with another one.

The figure quickly turned, briefly revealing their face, although it was hard to make out exactly who it was. They then took off, with the book in hand.

(End Footage)

"THAT was why the button wouldn't work!" Justin exclaimed, "It just got swapped out for one that was already sabotaged, then Chris TOLD us he did it because… he's Chris!"

"So Geoff, you ready to find out who it's been this whole time?" Owen asked.

"Sure," Geoff nodded, "rewind it!"

Owen rewound the footage, and paused it as the person's face was revealed.

"Let's just zoom in a little, and… HAROLD?" Owen gasped.

"Hey guys," Harold greeted, walking on stage, "GOSH! Like, what's up?"

"SSH!" Owen exclaimed, "We're about to reveal who the mystery figure is!"

"GOSH! Sorr-y." Harold walked over, and took a seat next to the ousted contestants.

"Okay," Owen said, "zoom in a little and…"

"Wha- BETH?" Trent exclaimed.

Everyone turned to look at Beth- only to find she had vanished.

"What's going here?" Eva demanded, "It's been Beth this whole time?"

"She must have been sneaking into the film lot," Katie said, "evaluating us."

"Evaluating?" Trent asked, "Why?"

"To learn our strengths and weaknesses, of course," Katie scoffed, "this is villianology 101, people. She shows up, stalks everyone, then disappears with a book capable of controlling a giant squid monster robot. Classic stuff, actually, have to hand it to her."

All of a sudden, the studio began shaking.

"Uh," Justin said, "I can see where this is going, so what do you guys say we all bail?"

"Agreed," Trent nodded, "BAIL!"

Everyone leapt out of their seat, and rushed out of the studio- except for Owen.

"Oh, is that all?" he asked, "Okay then… um, see you guys next time on the After- GAHHHHHH!"

The show ended as Owen got up, then rushed to catch up with everyone else.

(A/N: And how many of you thought the shadowy figure was Harold? All of you. But I couldn't be that predictable, could I? Will Beth attempt to get her… whatever she's after during the finale, or is she waiting for another opportune time to strike? Tune in to find out!)