Time to wrap this story up, we have a few more chapters to go. School is coming up, so I hope to finish before it starts.
I hope you enjoy reading ✌
Total Sole Survivor Ep 10 Part 1: "I'll create for you an island delineation"
Caleb yawned as he just finished his daily dosage of television. Well not that he usually bothered spending much time watching TV shows as he liked to work on things he found more productive, but now he was just finding some time to relax after spending a whole month on an island.
It was crazy to think it had been that long now.
"You really start to miss home..." He mumbled, pulling his knees in to meet his chest.
He then turned to the cameras after releasing a tired yawn.
"On with the episode," He proceeded with protocol, doing his flashing host smile.
"So last time on Total Sole Survivor!"
After losing Ryder, Gabe also lost his cool
The screen then showed this scene:
"Gabe, bro, I'm sorry about the vote," Stefan apologized as he patted Gabe's shoulder.
"Could you tell that to Ryder for me?" Gabe bitterly requested as he turned to look at Stefan. "Oh wait?! You can't since you voted him off!"
Gabe then turned away again.
While Howie on the other hand wondered about Balaam's past, and wanted his secrets to be revealed
The screen then flashed to this confessional:
Howie- "It always annoyed me how Balaam was rude, I never stopped to ask why. Psychology is my major, and why and how people act is stuff I love to look into. Honestly, maybe Balaam had some deep stuff that he's hiding away that none of us know about..that could explain how he acts."
Though it was Carter who revealed his own crushing secret..which only led to it crushing him
This scene was then displayed next:
Esme now looked to the floor awkwardly.
"Um- well Carter..." Esme began, already sounding apologetic. "..you're a great friend. And I appreciate it. But...I just..I just don't like you like that."
The heartbreak was visible on Carter's face as his spirit seemed to just fall.
"Oh.." Carter denoted nodding his head.
During the reward challenge, Balaam won the reward. But he also used the time to lie to Howie about his past
This confessional was now shown:
😈Balaam- "I told boy scout what he'd want to hear. Or at least what I'd want him to hear. There is no way he's targeting me, cause the hero complex forbids it. Instead now he'll pity poor Balaam who grew up without money, so I get his sympathy AND the money. Sounds like a win to me."
While Esme took the time to pull someone into her romantically envisioned future
This scene was next shown:
"YES!" Esme roared as she got up and launched her hands upwards. She then drew Stefan into a steamy kiss. Stefan was surprised by the romantic gesture, and remained just as surprised when Esme pulled away.
"Woooooo!" Esme thrilled as she raced away.
And good luck didn't end there for Esme, as she was able to knight herself into a victory of immunity
This scene was then displayed on the screen:
There was then an ear piercing scream as Esme rushed off the chess board and leapt for joy.
"I won! I won! I won!" Esme elated as she allowed Caleb to fasten the necklace around her neck.
With Esme safe, both Gabe and Stefan implemented plans to try to keep both of them safe
Two scenes were then played:
"But Balaam has been conning his way through the game. He's smart. He's strong. C'mon, are you really gonna let Balaam slip by?" Stefan cajoled, turning to Howie for some type of support.
"What are we getting out of it?" Balaam asked, now considering it, but not looking fully convinced.
"Well other than my blissful presence," Gabe appealed, putting out his hands. "You'll be in a group of 4, rather than the bottom of a group of 6. That should be good enough."
Despite their best efforts, it seemed like it was game over for our fun-loving gamer at the elimination
This scene was then shown:
"And with that, the epic gamer moment has come to an end," Gabe clapped his hands together as he stood up. He still wore a light hearted smile as he turned to the other competitors. "Game over I guess."
We've made it down to the final 7, and the end isn't too far away! How will Stefan survive as the last Salamander? Will the 6 Alligators begin to turn on each other? How will the Stefan-Esme-Carter situation turn out? And will Howie figure out he got scammed by Balaam? Let's find out on this episode of
Total. Sole. Survivor!"
**Song: I Wanna Be Famous(Total Drama Theme Song)**
As the theme song starts with the instrumental, the camera just begins with showing the view of the exotic and eye-capturing island. It takes its time showing glimpses of the refreshing water, puffy clouds, and flourishing trees.
Dear Mom and Dad I'm doin' fine,
The scene then shows Kelvin with a magnifying glass inspecting one of the trees, and then curiously shaking the tree. This causes a ferocious bird that was up in the tree to come swooping down towards him with extended claws. He begins to run as it chases him.
You guys are on my mind.
The next scene shows Esme sitting down on a log playing her guitar, as Carter is hanging upside down by his legs in a nearby tree just listening. Kelvin is shown to run past the two of them, and the bird is shown to soon after follow, knocking Carter out of the tree in the process.
You asked me what I wanted to be and now I think the answer is plain to see,
Esme is then shown to run towards Carter concerned, as the scene then switches. It then shows Howie, who is up in a tall tree carrying a baby bird. He is supposedly putting a baby bird back in its nest. Although just as he is about to place the baby bird in the nest, Balaam is shown to come swinging by on a vine and knocks the nest out of the tree.
I wanna be famous.
Luckily Howie quickly catches the nest, but then Ingrid is shown to then come swinging by on a vine also, which she then accidentally hits the baby bird out of Howie's hand to his dismay.
I wanna live close to the sun,
The camera then begins to follow Ingrid and Balaam as they seem to be racing on vines. Afterward, the camera pans downwards to show Daisy and Serenna sitting by the cabins. The two of them are just shown to be laying back in folding chairs with shades, and both holding glasses of champagne. They clink their glasses together for a sign of toast.
Go pack your bags, 'cause I've already won,
The camera then transitions to show Gabe by the river playing on his Nintendo Switch, which he's clearly immersed in whichever game he's playing. Although Ryder is shown to suddenly come flipping out of the water, splashing both Gabe and his Nintendo switch.
Everything to prove, nothing in my way I'll get there one day.
Gabe is just shown to have a devastated look, as Ryder has a sheepish grin. The next scene then showed Cece and Ashley playing a card game in the mess hall. It can be seen whenever Ashley takes a moment to jot something down in her notebook, Cece sneakily glances at her cards.
Cause, I wanna be famous!
The next scene shows Erin inside the cabins with Gavin. She's shown trying to tell him some sort of strategy, as he just turns to look at the camera with a look of 'why me'.
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na!
The next scene shows Stefan on the beach with Charlotte with a stereo in between the two of them. Stefan is shown to be doing some good footwork dancing, which he ends with a twirl before pointing finger guns towards Charlotte as a signal that it's her turn to dance. Charlotte is shown to roll her eyes, before performing a cute little jig.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be famous
The next scene shows all the other contestants making their way over to the beach, all taking posing positions as if getting ready for a picture. Caleb is shown to slide into the front to join the photo.
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na! (as can be heard in the background)
The camera then zooms out to reveal Michigan who is holding her phone to take a picture of the group. Although after she presses click, she just ends up to be taking a selfie of herself the whole time. Caleb is shown to give her an impatient look, which she then just smirks and finally takes the photo.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be famous
The flash of the camera acts as the transition, as the next frame shows the cast photo: Caleb is standing in the front just displaying his pearly white charming smile. On the right of Caleb: Carter is just making a silly face at the camera. Behind Carter is Balaam who is flexing his muscles on one arm, while he's carrying Charlotte on his other shoulder. Charlotte is just shown to have a devious smirk. Daisy is shown to be beside him, with a natural smile as she does an actress pose. Kelvin is shown to be beside her trying to mimic her pose. Cece is just shown to have an unassessable face as she is holding three cards between her fingers. On the ground in front of those people, Esme and Ingrid are shown to be seated back to back, both smiling up at the camera. On Caleb's right side: Gabe is shown to be doing theatrical jazz hands with a wide grin. Stefan is shown to be slightly behind Gabe, just having a casual grin. Howie was shown to be beside them just giving a fresh smile with his hands placed in his pockets. Erin and Ashley are shown to be beside them with their hands around each other's shoulders. Ryder is shown to be near them, just excitedly pumping his fist into the air. Gavin is shown to be towards the side of the photo, with his head titled downwards as he just glances at the camera with only one of his eyes being shown and the other being covered. Serenna is shown to be in front of that group on the ground doing the pose where you lie on your side and place your hand to your head.
(Whistling in tune)
The final scene shows a shadowy silhouette of whoever the winner of the season was. They were standing on a cliff looking over the lively island as they held a torch and quietly whistled to the tune of the theme song.
The Boys Cabin (Day 27)
With night's noiseless bliss, the boys entered the cabin with nothing to say. Tiredness hung to their lips with no one in a rush to discuss the last vote. Not like there was much to discuss to begin with.
Carter immediately just went to bed, not interested in interacting with anyone.
Howie on the other hand, looked at Stefan as he seemingly was seeking something to say.
"Um..so you okay Stefan?" Howie finally mustered up.
"It's a game. It's cool," Stefan went to the bed where Gabe, Ryder, and Gavin used to sleep. "Is it me or is this bed cursed, bruh? Everyone who slept here went home."
"Correlation not causation," Balaam chimed in with his eyes razoring in on Stefan. "..You're elimination might be another causation."
"How about we don't talk about the vote," Howie raised a hand for them to drop the topic.
"And ignore the fact he voted for me?" Balaam sent Stefan a nasty look.
"And you voted out both his friends. I think you're more than even," Howie countered, taking a seat on his own bed. He looked over at Carter, who already had his eyes closed. "..I guess he was tired..or still in a mood."
"After that vote, who wouldn't be..you sent home Gabe. The best dude here in my opinion," Stefan sighed.
Confessionals
✌Stefan- "Gabe gone. Ryder gone. Add my name to the list dude, cause it seems I might be next. I guess I need to find a way to survive on my own or I definitely will be next...but it sucks having my two friends gone. Who am I gonna hang with, bruh?"
**Static**
😈Balaam- "I'm pretty PO'd that Stefan voted for me. I mean Gabe told me he's voting Serenna, so I know his vote went on Serenna, so they only person that could have voted for me is Stefan. I already sent his friends home, might as well and do him a favor by making him join them."
End
"Hey Balaam about what you told me before, about you needing the money," Howie started, "I never knew things were like that."
Balaam rolled his eyes in annoyance at having to entertain this lie, but he continued its manufacture, "Hard to know when I never told you."
"So you live on the street?" Howie recalled. "Why didn't you say so? We would have wanted to let you get the money more and help you get farther."
"Because I want money. Not pity. I can get money myself," Balaam snapped viciously, as he tucked himself into bed.
Howie wasn't bothered by his standoffish attitude though. He was mostly used to it anyway.
"But it isn't okay...and your parents neglect you," Howie pushed on, looking concerned. "Balaam, I truly want to help you, and I'm not saying this from a place of pity."
"Sure you're not," He rolled his eyes again.
"I know there has been tension between you and me, but I understand why you have been playing so aggressively," Howie empathized as if Balaam was a picture that now made sense.
"So I can actually win the game," Balaam deadpanned.
"Yes- well I meant WHY you needed to win so badly," He clarified what he had meant. "Anyways..you want to talk about your personal life? You can air your feelings, you know? You don't have to keep it bottled in."
"He's right, we got you dude," Stefan, who had been listening in on the conversation, then butted in.
"Well..I mean..I've learned to be stronger by not having my parents being there and relying on myself.." Balaam emptied out a thought, and while the backstory he was using as a pretense was fake, this was actually a genuine feeling.
"Well..just know the whole world isn't out to get you," Howie assured him with a smile.
"Well outside the game that's true, in the game the whole world will screw you over and come for your neck," Stefan softly chuckled.
"How was your parents like?" Balaam inquired with actual interest.
"They were supportive," Howie recollected his past memories. "Whenever I wanted to do something, they were there to back me."
"Same for me," Stefan shared.
"And if you need support, we're here," Howie offered awkwardly, yet in good faith.
Balaam just blinked uncaringly as if to say 'whatever.'
Confessionals
😈Balaam- "And I thought the lie would make Howie less annoying. The true lie is Howie is any kind of bearable. I'd rather have him vote me out as a busted-up loser, than have him keep me around so I join in his patronizing delusions."
**Static**
Howie- "Learning more about Balaam makes me think I can change things between him and I. He isn't really a bad dude, he just went through a rough life. I'll help him going forward if I can..doesn't mean I won't try to win."
End
The Campgrounds (Day 28)
"A one! Two! Three! Four!" Esme chanted, before swinging down her arm to strike the steel guitar strings.
With the numbers on the island winding down, Esme, Stefan, Howie, and Serenna were just hanging out, having some musical fun.
As the music riveted up, Serenna and Stefan moved to the rhythm in coordination as if acting as the backup dancers.
Howie held a comb in his hand as he began to sing, spitting out impromptu lyrics as he went
🎶 "I'll create for you an island delineation
Tropical vibes knocking at your location
Sun graces your face with warming bliss
Island adventure feels as sweet as a kiss-" 🎶
Esme sprung to her feet to add some small jazzy moves as she danced with the guitar in her arms. She shimmed against Stefan, who was lost in the music himself.
Howie sang passionately, clenching tightly to the comb like he was driving his voice into a microphone.
Once the song came to an end with Howie holding onto to a note, and Esme finishing it with a blazing cord.
"Yea!" All four of them whooped and clapped.
Confessionals
💅 Serenna- "Okay, I'd be lying if I said that wasn't fun. It's down to the final 7, and there is only so much you can do to keep yourself entertained."
**Static**
🎸Esme- "Ever since I got with Stefan things have just been excellento! He's so cool, and just all around amazing. And you know what else is amazing? Winning this game! So now that I'm in the final 7, I have a bit more to go till I get to the end! Until then, who says we can't have a little fun?"
End
"That was great!" Esme threw her arms around Stefan.
"Yea, it was," Stefan nodded.
"Honestly I never thought I'd get this far.." Howie pondered, as he let out an appreciative whistle. "Final 7. 5 more people to go. It's crazy.."
"Well I don't know about you, but I always knew I was winning this game," Serenna boasted putting her hands on her hips. "It's only a matter of time really."
"I have to ask, but what would you do with the money, Stef?" Esme then asked him.
Stefan smiled as if he had expected the question. "Give back to the family, bruh they deserve it. And I'm going to do something to kickstart my music career."
"That's so cool! I could listen to you sing, all day, everyday," Esme proclaimed as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"You've never heard me sing," Stefan stated, as he pushed her head off of him.
"I can imagine," Esme simply responded.
"C'mon, let's leave the love birds to rest," Serenna then pulled Howie away.
Carter was slumped at the roots of the tree with his head tucked low. He descently sighed as he wedged his head behind his knees.
Balaam, who seemed to be out on a jog, paused as he came across Carter in his course.
He rolled his eyes in pity of the sight. "What's wrong with you?"
"Why do you care.." Carter muffled out in a voice that was low and dry.
"I don't, but you can tell me anyway," Balaam stated with a shrug.
After that, Carter was just silent.
Balaam sighed, throwing his head to the side. He was then about to walk away, but after a moment, he decided against it.
"Okay, clown boy, what's bugging you," Balaam came to stand beside him.
After a lengthy pause, Carter responded, "Esme doesn't like me...she's with Stefan..she thinks he's so cool...and awesome...and great..and fabulous..and I'm just meh."
"Oh." Balaam murmured plainly, not having much more to offer.
"I want him out of here.." Carter then croaked bitterly.
"That's something we can agree on," Balaam nodded.
Confessionals
😈"You want to know who voted for me? Yea, it was Stefan. If you write my name down, prepare to go home. No questions asked. Anyways, it's weird seeing Carter this way. I mean, I don't like him when he's being annoying but I got to admit it's kind of sad seeing him like a wet towel."
**Static**
😜Carter- "What's the point anymore?! No one thinks I'm funny, the girl I like is with someone else, and the only pair of clothes I have is a jester costume! Okay, the last part is still pretty fun, but the rest sucks. And this game sucks too."
End
"Look you can either get over it, or get out cause no else cares," Balaam scolded, both his face and tone sparing no sympathy.
"...I just wish it didn't suck to be me.." Carter groaned.
Balaam said nothing, but just turned and walked away, leaving Carter in his sorrows.
The Challenge (Day 28)
The final 7 made their way to the next challenge, Esme tailing in the front with the immunity necklace latched around her neck. As expected, Carter walked to the back of the pack.
They came across Caleb, who stood in front of a 6 part set-up obstacle course.
"C'mon on in guys! Welcome to the challenge!" Caleb welcomed them as they lined up in front of him. "So ready to play for reward?"
The 7 of them all nodded sans Carter who just stood lankily.
"As you can see," Caleb turned to gesture to the set-up behind him. "We have quite the interesting challenge today."
"So today you're going to have to go through this obstacle course. Each round one person will be eliminated, and that will be the person who ends up in last. So you don't have to be the best but you certainly don't want to be last. Though the last person standing will win immunity and secure their safety into the final 6."
Everyone nodded giving indication they understood.
"Let's get on with the challenge. So step up to the first round," Caleb motioned all them to their first obstacle. "Spinning wheels. Last one to get across can count themselves out."
With that the 7 contestants lined themselves up.
"Ready. Set. Go!"
They were off, Balaam taking an early lead.
The first three wheels were horizontal, which Balaam made quick work of. Behind him was Stefan, Howie, Serenna, Esme, Charlotte, and lastly Carter.
The next 4 wheels were vertical. Balaam easily found his footing and got to the other side.
"And Balaam will move on to the next round."
He was followed by Stefan, Howie, and Esme who managed to pass Serenna who was having a hard time not slipping off the vertical wheel.
"Woooo-" Serenna shifted back and forth as she tried to retain her footing. Serenna then leapt forward just as she was falling forward, landing on the other side.
"And with that, Carter is out," Caleb announced. "Let's move on to the next round."
"For this round you'll have to assemble a sled, and once you do that, you can sled to the finish line," Caleb explained. "Okay. Go!"
Everyone had to work with 8 pieces, and they all took different approaches to construct the sled.
Balaam was putting things together quickly, before rearranging them.
Howie was taking his time, before putting a piece down.
Charlotte was slowly but surely connecting the pieces.
Stefan was moving in a timely manner, making sure he had everything right.
Esme was throwing random pieces together, hoping they stuck.
Serenna was just lost.
Howie was the first to have everything together, and he got on his sled. Though it wasn't long till Charlotte also had finished, she rushed down the hill after him.
"Both Howie and Charlotte will go to the next round," Caleb then said.
Stefan and Balaam were the next ones to complete their sleds, and they went down at the same time.
Esme had finished her sled, though not well though as her sled broke midway down the hill.
"Aahhh-" Esme crashed to the floor.
This gave Serenna an opening, which she gladly took. Serenna ended up finishing her sled, getting across the finish line.
"That's what I'm talking about!" Serenna whooped as she jumped to her feet.
"Ah man.." Esme sighed, crossing her arms.
"Esme, you can join Carter on the sidelines," Caleb then told her.
Esme took a seat by Carter, giving him a weak smile before she then looked down at her knees.
Carter just moaned, before turning to the other direction
"Okay, for the next round you're going past hurdles," Caleb next said, moving on to the succeeding obstacle. "Ready. Set. Go!"
As expected, Balaam dashed forward with a powerful sprint. Each hurdle got taller and taller, though that served no issue for Balaam.
Balaam was the first one across, spinning around to grin at the other contestants as they still were making their way across the hurdles. Stefan reached the other side second, and afterwards Howie made it.
Serenna seemed like she would be fourth, but she got caught up on the second to last hurdle. This gave Charlotte just the right amount of time to hop over the last two hurdles, just as Serenna was recovering.
"Serenna," Caleb pointed her over to the sit-out bench. Serenna was muttering under her breath as she joined Carter and Esme.
"Okay, for the next round you guys need to make it through this web of ropes," Caleb then said.
Caleb then said, "Ready. Set. Go!"
This time, Charlotte's size came to her advantage. Charlotte was able to twist and turn through the ropes. It took no time till Charlotte had made it to the other side.
Howie, Stefan, and Balaam were having a harder time as they were getting knotted and tied up in the tangle of ropes.
Though soon Stefan weaseled his way to the other side.
He was soon joined by Balaam.
"Okay, now the last 3," Caleb walked over to the next obstacle. "You guys have to jump across these wobbly poles."
Charlotte, Balaam, and Stefan all took their positions.
"Go!"
Right off the gate all three of them had trouble balancing on the first pole. Balaam had even slipped off, landing into mud below.
Charlotte started to pick up a rhythm, she put out her arms and used it to center herself as the pole swayed back and forth.
Stefan was close behind her, and he noticed her tactic and began to copy her.
Balaam was still having trouble keeping his balance on the first pole.
Eventually both Charlotte and Stefan had made it over to the finish line.
"Okay, Charlotte and Stefan will now play in the final competition," Caleb walked them over to the last obstacle. "This competition is multi-part. First you will complete a sliding puzzle that is in a glass case. One of those pieces will be able to be removed from the corner of the glass box. Once you get that piece you'll move on to the next part of the challenge. Use that block to get pieces of a ladder. Construct that ladder, and get the flag. The first person to get their flag wins the reward!"
Stefan and Charlotte then took up their positions. "Ready. Set. Go!"
Both Charlotte and Stefan started on their puzzles, both of them taking a slow approach.
From the looks of it, Charlotte began to take the lead.
Which was deemed to be true as Charlotte ended up pulling a head. Charlotte finished up the puzzle, removing the loose piece.
Charlotte was able to then open up the box, which she then used the block to continue building the ladder.
As Charlotte was getting her pieces together, Stefan had just finished the slide puzzle.
Stefan was quick to join Charlotte, speeding to make up for lost time.
Though with her lead, Charlotte was able to finish all her ladder pieces and Charlotte scurried over to the ladder rails and began entering the steps.
As soon as Stefan finished he was right on Charlotte's tail though he just barely caught up with her as Charlotte reached the flag first.
"And with that, Charlotte wins the reward!"
Charlotte covered her mouth in shock.
"I-I won?!" Charlotte had to make sure what she was hearing was true.
The rest of the cast shared her disbelief.
"Yes you did," Caleb welcomed her over to receive her reward. The reward was covered with a blue sheet, which Caleb easily slipped off. Inside were letters for each of the contestants.
"Well Charlotte, for this reward you get a letter from home..but there is a catch," Caleb placed up his finger.
"Of course there is a catch," Charlotte groaned, flinging her head back with a sigh.
"You can either take your letter for yourselves orrrrr you can get letters for everyone else," Caleb said, wearing an eager smile.
"What- ugh?" Charlotte groaned as she then rubbed her head.
Everyone looked at Charlotte, all anticipating an answer.
"You know Charlotte, I've always been your biggest fan," Esme claimed, displaying a sweet smile.
"Do what you like," Howie suggested.
"Charlotte, is it just me or does your hair look dazzling today," Serenna pointed out
Confessionals
Charlotte- "Are you kidding me?! How is this a reward..this literally gives me two terrible choices...well not entirely bad. Either I win favor with everyone else, but get nothing, or I get a letter and everyone might get mad at me...But a choice between me and everyone else, you already know what I'm going to choose.
End
Charlotte was quiet for a bit as she weighed the two choices. Though after a moment she then said. "Give me my letter."
There was some disappointment from Serenna and Esme, though the boys didn't seem to care much.
"Here you go," Caleb handed Charlotte her letter. "You all can head back to camp."
The Cafe ️ [Day 28]
Getting back to camp, everyone stopped at the cafe just in time for an evening meal.
Though once they got their food, everyone crowded around Charlotte to watch her read her letter.
"Awww, it's gonna be sweet hearing from your family!" Esme said. "Well, my letter would have been better, but this is still a bit cool."
"Could you just-" Charlotte shooed at Esme as she began to unfold her letter.
Charlotte opened it up:
Dear Gummy Bear,
"Gummy Bear?!" Everyone was quick to react.
Charlotte scowled, before turning so that her body shielded her letter.
I'm so proud of you. I knew if you put your mind to it you would get this far. We miss you so much. And guess what? We always make your favorite meals thinking of you. Sometimes your dad calls your name, only to forget you aren't in the house. Honey, keep believing in yourself. Just because you're small doesn't mean you're out. Win the game for us
Love Mama
Charlotte smiled fondly.
"Awwww," Esme cooed as she had still leaned over to spy on Charlotte's letter.
Charlotte just glared as she pulled her letter out of view.
"Charlotte, that was sweet," Apparently Howie had seen the letter too.
"Yea, whatever.." Charlotte pocketed the letter away.
Confessionals
Charlotte- "Coming into this game I was only really playing from myself, but hearing from my mom...maybe there's more to play for than just me...eh, just maybe. I still come first."
**Static**
Howie- "Honestly I would give up a day of eating just to get a letter from home. Family means a lot, and honestly they're one of the reasons I'm playing this game."
End
With the buzz of excitement about the family letter done, Howie and Serenna had turned their attention to Carter, who was just sitting by himself eating his lunch.
"Are you done with the pity party?" Serenna asked, looking drained.
"Carter, you can't stay this way," Howie told him. "You have to move on."
"..how can I.." Carter frowned, just slowly entering food into his mouth.
"You're still in the game aren't you," Serenna urged, putting her hand on his shoulder. "Besides they're other girls off the island that probably want a little clown boy to make them happy."
"B-b-but I don't want any other girl..I want Esme," Carter agonized.
Serenna and Howie both turned to each other with down looks.
"And now she likes Stefan," Carter stated, banging his head on the table.
"Bear in there," Howie patted his back.
Howie looked to Serenna. "What are we gonna do about him?"
"Cheer him up," Serenna shrugged blankly.
Howie sighed before giving it a try.
"Hey Carter, have you heard of the golfer that brought two pairs of pants. I guess you can say he wanted to get a hole in one!" Howie held out his hands.
Carter just blinked lazily.
"Do me a favor, and never use a dad joke as comedy," Serenna lectured him, before pushing him to the side. "Watch and learn, boo."
"Carter, what's the difference between an asteroid and a meatball?" Serenna waited to draw out the punch line. "One is meteor(meater)!"
Unfortunately, while well thought of, the joke didn't get a laugh out of Carter.
"Not funny," Carter plainly said to her.
"Well I'll be darned," Serenna crossed her arms.
Confessionals
💅 Serenna- "I don't know what's it gonna take to get Carter back. This whole Esme situation really messed him up, and now he's a clown without the colors. He may have been annoying..but he was still my friend, and it sucks seeing him like this."
**Static**
😜Carter- "Honestly I don't see the point in playing anymore...it's been 4 weeks, and it isn't getting any funnier. Everything just sucks."
End
"Is there anything we can do to make you laugh?" Howie asked Carter. "Or even amile?"
"You can try laughing at me..most people do.." Carter simply sighed.
"Let's just give him some time," Serenna pulled Howie away.
With that, Carter was left alone in his sorrow.
The Cabins (Day 29)
Stefan was just hanging out by the cabins making some music with some sticks.
He just found a good rhythm when Esme crept up on him.
"Hey Stefan!" Esme giggled as she sat beside him. "What are you up to?"
"Just hanging," Stefan replied, turning to look at her.
"Can I hang with you, bae?" Esme asked as she wrapped an arm around him.
"Bae?" Stefan chuckled at the sentiment. "What do you mean by bae?"
"Bae means bae. Like baby. Like honey or hunny. You get it, bae," Esme leaned in closer to him, though Stefan backed away as she came closer.
"You know Esme, this has been going on for a while and I think you got things a little mixed up," Stefan now held her back with his hands.
"What do I have mixed up?" Esme blinked, her eyes expressing confusion.
"Esme, when I asked for us to be together-"
"That was the happiest moment I had in this game! Maybe my life even!" Esme effused, once again getting closer to Stefan.
Stefan seethed as he prepared himself to reveal the truth
Confessionals
✌️Stefan- "I was gonna use my relationship with Esme to get further, and that's all fine and dandy, but I feel like she does deserve the truth. I don't get how this girl didn't get that I wasn't interested, bruh. Well, she'll get it now."
**Static**
🎸Esme- "Being with Stefan has just been a treat! We get along great, and now that we're in the final 7 I don't see what's stopping us from getting to the final 2!".
End
"Well, Esme when I said that I meant an alliance," Stefan revealed, easing out the words.
"Yea, I know. An alliance of love," Esme clung to his arm.
"No, just an alliance," Stefan stated.
"What do you mean just an alliance?" Esme smiled more awkwardly. "Weren't you asking to be in a relationship?"
"No, I was asking for an alliance..Esme, you're a great girl and I like you and all, but I only meant an alliance in the game.." Stefan finally emitted the truth. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but I guess I didn't want to ruin what you were digging, bruh."
Esme's mouth remained open as her eyes widened with shock.
"S-s-so you don't want to be with me?" Esme stammered, finally grasping the reality of the situation.
"Not in the way you like it," Stefan could only shrug apologetically. "...Esme, I'm sorry, but I never meant it like that."
"But what about Stesme? I thought you were all down and I thought you wanted to go to the end with me and-" Tears found their way into her eyes.
"Esme, I want all of those things, but I never wanted to get into a relationship with someone. I'm sorry..I didn't want to hurt you," Stefan sighed as he brushed his finger against her face.
Esme tried to talk but she only could make a weak gurgle as she felt like there was a stone in her throat.
Stefan leaned in only to tell her, "You'll find the right guy. I just don't think it's going to be me."
Confessionals
✌️Stefan- "What can I say? I had to tell her the truth eventually, bruh. I know I could have kept milking out that relationship, but nah, she needed to know where I was at. Sadly, she isn't it."
**Static**
🎸Esme- Tears were running down Esme's face as she stared to the floor. She was breathing frantically as she held her hand to her throat. "W-w-why can't I-I just be h-h-happy? I-I-I don't get it. I n-never get the guy...first, H-howie and now S-stefan...No o-one will e-e-ever l-love me."
End
"Will you be okay?" Stefan asked. Esme could only give him a frail nod before rushing away with tears all over her face.
Stefan sighed as he watched her go.
Immunity Challenge (Day 30)
"Okay, final 7! Come on in!" Michigan welcomed them to the immunity challenge. She was dressed in a snazzy, shiny blue hosting outfit which was a suit. She was holding some cards in one hand, and a microphone in the other.
Behind her was a grand stage. To one side were 7 seats that were behind 7 tables. They were facing a large screen that said Fun Time Trivia.
"This is going to be fun," Howie reckoned enthusiastically. He looked at the usually happy-go-lucky folk, only to find both Carter and Esme seemed down in mood.
"Not with this sad showing," Serenna gestured over to the two of them.
"What's up with them?" Balaam inquired, though he didn't show much interest.
"Issues," Stefan stated.
"Today we're playing a little trivia!" Michigan whooped as she shook the card in the air. "And of course it wouldn't be a game without a little twist. This is how you play: Each of you has 3 dolls. For every question you get right, you get to flame up someone else's doll. Get it wrong, well just sit back and enjoy the show! Simple enough. So take your seats, and let's play some Fun Time Trivia!"
Each person then took their seat.
Michigan stood in front of them with her microphone in hand and group of cards. Behind her were 3 dolls of each contestant positioned in front of the TV.
"Okay first question! We're on the multichoice round. Area 51 is located in which U.S state?" Michigan read off the first card. "New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, or Utah." The screen behind her flashed the four different state flags in front of an Area 51 background.
Howie: Nevada
Balaam: Nevada
Serenna: New Mexico
Esme: Washington
Carter: New Mexico
Stefan: Utah
Charlotte: Nevada
"Only Howie, Balaam, and Charlotte got it right. They get to put fire to one person's doll," Michigan then said.
Howie paused for a moment, before going for Stefan. "Sorry Stefan."
Balaam also went after Stefan. "Not sorry, Stefan."
Charlotte finished the job, taking out Stefan's last doll.
"With that, Stefan you're knocked out of the challenge," Michigan pressed a button, which shot Stefan out of his seat. He landed on the floor.
Confessionals
✌️Stefan- "I needed this immunity win, but what are you going to do man. They didn't even give me a chance, bruh. Can't do anything now, bruh."
End
"Round 2! Still multichoice. Who is depicted on the U.S one dollar bill? Thomas Jefferson, Georges Washington, Alexander Hamilton, or Benjamin Franklin?"
Howie: Benjamin Franklin
Balaam: Thomas Jefferson
Serenna: Thomas Jefferson
Esme: Alexander Hamilton
Carter: Benjamin Franklin
Charlotte: Benjamin Franklin
"Charlotte and Howie once again hit the mark! Carter will be joining them this round as well," Michigan then noted.
Carter looked surprised as he checked his answer. Though he then shrugged as he joined Howie and Charlotte.
Howie went for Charlotte. "Sorry Charlotte."
In response, Charlotte went for Howie.
Carter went for Balaam.
"Okay, round 3! What year was McDonalds founded? 1955, 1960, 2001, or 1978?" Michigan asked.
Howie: 1960
Balaam: 1955
Serenna: 1955
Esme: 1955
Carter: 1955
Charlotte: 1978
"Okay! Everyone, but Howie and Charlotte this time gets to take out a doll," Michigan said.
The four that got it right were surprised by the fact since they had guessed.
Balaam targeted Carter, setting one of his dolls ablaze.
Serenna went for Charlotte.
Esme decided to go for Charlotte, taking her out.
"Charlotte you're out, but you get to go after one more person."
Charlotte decided to go after Howie again, before having to take a seat by Stefan.
Carter then ended up going after Balaam.
"We will now do true or false. So up first for round 4. True or false: The color orange is named after the fruit?" Michigan asked.
Howie: True
Balaam: False
Serenna: False
Esme: True
Carter: False
"Okay! Only Howie and Esme got it right. Go ahead and take your shots."
Howie paused for a moment before going after Esme.
Confessionals
Howie- "I couldn't go after Balaam. Plus I couldn't go after Carter or Serenna, so I was kind of limited on choices."
End
"Really Howie?!" Esme then went after Howie.
Howie was then knocked out of the competition. He was shot out of his seat, and he got up (in pain) to go sit with the other people who were out.
"Round 5! True or false: The U.S emergency line is called 911 due to the september 11 terrorist attack?"
Balaam: False
Serenna: True
Carter: True
Esme: True
"Everyone said true except for Balaam. Balaam go ahead, and take your pick," Michigan told him.
Balaam went after Carter once again.
"Okay, next question. An eggplant is a vegetable?"
Balaam: True
Serenna: True
Carter: True
Esme: True
"You all said true, and you all were wrong. We'll move on to the next question, which will now be the free response round. So starting off round 6: What movie is known for the famous quote 'Yo Adrian!'"
Balaam: Rocky
Serenna: The Godfather
Carter: Forest Grump
Esme: Karate Kid
"Balaam, you actually nailed it. Go ahead and light up a doll," Michigan said to him.
Balaam went after Carter's last doll, removing him from the competition.
Carter was launched out of his chair.
Confessionals
💅 Serenna- "I'm sorry but I don't watch no movies. How was I supposed to know that? Honestly, trivia isn't my thing."
**Static**
😈Balaam "'Yo Adrian! I did it!' It's a classic. Who hasn't watched Rocky? You must be living under a rock."
**Static**
😜Carter- "And just like that, I'm out."
End
"Round 7! What do you call a cocktail that consists of coconut milk, rum, and pineapple?" Michigan then asked.
Balaam: Margarita
Serenna: Dry Martini
Esme: Pina Colada
"Esme served up the right answer! Esme, go ahead and take someone's doll out," Michigan prompted her.
Esme took her time to think before she then decided to target Serenna. "I guess..since Serenna hasn't been targeted yet.." She supposed solemnly.
"Okay, round 8: How many compartments are in a cow's stomach?" Michigan then asked them.
Balaam: 4
Serenna: 3
Esme: 3
"Balaam, you got it with 4. Go ahead and take a shot."
Balaam went after Serenna, leaving her with one last doll.
"Round 9. What is the world's largest ocean?" Michigan then asked.
Balaam: Pacific
Serenna: Atlantic
Esme: Atlantic
"It's the Pacific, Balaam you're on a roll! Go ahead and take your shot!"
Balaam went after Serenna, taking out her last doll.
"Next question! What is the hardest rock!"
Balaam: Diamond
Esme: Gold
"Balaam, you're really killing these questions. Go ahead and go."
Balaam could only target Esme.
Confessionals
😈Balaam- "What can I say? In the military you learn a lot when you travel around the world. You hear this, and you hear that. Gotta retain a lot of information."
End
"Okay, whoever gets this right wins immunity, guaranteeing them a chance in the final 6. So the last question: Which planet has the most gravity?"
Both Balaam and Esme paused as they took time to think before jotting down an answer.
Balaam: Uranus
Esme: Neptune
"Both of you are incorrect, the answer is Jupiter. Let me give you another question: What is the bodies largest organ?"
Balaam: Lungs
Esme: Heart
"Incorrect again. Okay for this next question the winner is the person closest to number without going over. How many rides are in Disney land?"
Balaam: 40
Esme: 52
"Congratulations...
"...Balaam! You've won immunity!"
Balaam held his hands in the air the way a boxer does after winning their match.
Michigan invited him over, and she put the immunity necklace around Balaam's neck.
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