Courtney walked out of the bathroom, drying off her hair. "That shower was amazing!"
"Well hey there, princess," Duncan said as he walked up to her.
"Hey there, Prince Charming," Courtney said as she kissed his cheek. "Nice win today."
Duncan laughed. "Yeah, nice loss to you."
Courtney punched him in his arm. "You're one to talk. You guys just finally won something."
Duncan laughed. "Okay, you believe what you believe."
Courtney smiled. "I've been waiting for time to see you, alone."
"Same here," Duncan said. "What, you don't believe me?"
Courtney gasped then crossed her arms. "Of course I believe you! Don't act like that."
"I'm sorry," Duncan said. "Kiss me."
"Excuse me?" Courtney asked.
"I want to plant my lips on yours... please."
Courtney chuckled as Duncan spun her. "Couldn't say no."
"No, no you couldn't," Duncan said.
"Wanna go play tag?" Courtney asked.
"Seriously? You wanna play tag? Why don't we destroy things!"
"Omg YES!" Courtney yelled. "Let's wreck this place!"
Duncan smiled. "I like this side of you. Just like your ba.."
"Shhh" Courtney hushed putting her finger on his lips. "Tag! You're it."
"Oh! Get back here!"
Sammy and Dawn got on the helicopter.
"Okay, please take care of the animals for us," Dawn said to the rescue team. "You guys are my heroes."
"Sure thing mam," said the smaller guy.
The tall one nodded. "It's our pleasure. And don't worry, we're suing the pants off of Chris. This is government property that he's only borrowing."
Sammy smiled. "Well thank you, for everything."
"No problem. Have a safe trip." the tall one said.
"Thanks." Both girls said as they closed the door.
The helicopter took off. The pilot looked at Sammy and Dawn.
"You girls make a great couple, you know that?"
Sammy and Dawn looked at each other and chuckled.
"Actually sir, we're just best friends," Dawn stated.
"How come you're holding hands?" asked the pilot
"Because... we're here for each other," Sammy said as she held Dawn's hand tighter.
"Alright then."
Dawn looked at Sammy. "You're a great person."
Sammy smiled, "For you."
"I hope Lindsay is okay." Bridgette said as she ate a cookie.
Gwen closed the door. "Lindsay is, definitely something. But she's doing well."
"What do you think Heather?" Bridgette asked.
Heather got off of the bed and walked towards them. "Well, Lindsay deserves to rest. That's all I'm going to say."
Heather Confessional:
"So, I can't really be a big bad villain this season. I'm pretty sure everybody knows my 'tricks'. So yeah, this season may actually be difficult. So, possibly I can be friendly? It may be easier to be nice than to keep this act up."
"Wow, Heather, that's thoughtful, for you." Bridgette said.
"Well, she's fighting hard for us. That's good." Heather said. "Something I can respect, you know?"
"What are you up to?" Gwen asked.
"Whatever do you mean?" Heather asked.
"You're caring? Or at least, acting caring." Gwen stated
Gwen Confessional:
"Heather. She's so complicated this season. Like, I want to believe her but I most definitely don't." *sighs* "Looks like it's us against her, and possibly Lindsay."
Bridgette Confessional:
"Is Heather really trying to better herself? Probably not. But, we must give her the benefit of the doubt if this is true."
"I'm worried for Lindsay, really. Why don't you believe me?"
"Well, Heather..." Carrie began. Emma glared at her. "You see, they probably know your history throughout passed seasons. You've lied, manipulated, back-stabbed, and more. They don't know what to think about you."
Emma Confessional:
"Why is Carrie helping that situation? If they don't believe it then let them figure it out. You don't have to run around being the therapist."
Bridgette sighed. "Listen Heather, do something nice and we'll consider believing you, I guess."
Heather went back to watching TV on the bed. She looked over at Gwen. "Popcorn?"
Gwen looked at her and ate. "Thank you."
Geoff, Kitty, Devin, Sierra, Cody, and Zoey went onto the elevator.
"Well, let's go meet a fan!" Kitty exclaimed.
"That should be a little new to Sierra." Cody mentioned. "Usually, she's the fan."
Sierra giggled. "Yeah, I'm happy my blog could come in handy today."
Kitty looked at her. "Wait, you have a blog on everyone?"
Sierra nodded.
"No way! Even Chris?"
Zoey laughed. "Especially on Chris. It's creepy being friends with one of your stalkers yet, being perfectly fine with it."
Sierra looked at Kitty. "Did you know that Chris has an older sister named Jade? Jade is always so mean to him and once, she stuffed him in a barrel and shoved him down the stairs."
"Honestly, she should do it again." Cody mentioned as they stepped off.
Zoey smiled with an agreement. "Definitely."
Emily saw the group and ran up to them. "Hi everyone! Where's the rest?"
"They didn't want to come down, they're back in peace. In a bed." Devin said.
Emily sighed and then looked back up at them. "That's okay. It's great that you showed up for me. So, I'm grateful."
Kitty smiled. "Group photo!" She took out her phone and everyone got into the shot. "Say Giggling Goats!"
Everyone smiled and yelled 'Giggling Goats!'
Everyone in the lobby looked at them. Emily sighed once more.
"Well," Emily began. "I still have to work. I was hoping for individual photos but I still love the group one."
Kitty smiled. "What's your Instagrand username? I'll send the picture to you."
" emilysworld!" Emily replied. "I follow you."
Kitty looked at her phone. Emily suddenly got a notification on her phone.
"Thank you so much everyone. Oh! You also followed me."
Zoey and Sierra got on their phones. Followed by Devin, Geoff, and Cody.
Emily gasped "All of you guys followed me?!"
"That's correct!" Sierra said.
"Looks like you got yourself a new stalker." Cody pointed out.
"I'll put a word in for Carrie to follow you as well."
"I'll be sure to have Bridge and DJ do that too, dude."
Kitty smiled. "Same for me. I can get Emma to follow you, then she can force Noah and Owen."
Zoey joined in with the others. "Mike can follow you on all five accounts. Mike, Vito, Chester, Svetlana, and Manitoba. Each one a little gift."
Emily looked stunned, "I..I... Thank you."
"Group hug?" Zoey asked.
"Bring it in, dudes!" Geoff said with stretched arms.
They all joined together in one big embrace, surrounding their newest friend.
"When do you get off work?" Devin asked.
"7:30 tonight. Why?"
"Elimination Ceremony is at 8:00. Maybe we can talk Don into letting you join us."
"Seriously? Wait... Wait, seriously?"
Kitty looked at Devin, "Don's pretty laid back. He..."
"Hi Don!" Sierra said as she put her phone up to her ear. "Listen, we met a new friend and we were wanting to take her with us to the Ceremony."
Emily looked at Sierra with huge, begging eyes.
"She's the hotel lobby worker... Please!... Okay, I understand. Okay, see you at 8:00."
"Well?" Emily asked.
"You better get something warm to wear! Cuz, you're coming with us!" Sierra exclaimed.
Elimination Ceremony
The Crying Catfish and the Giggling Goats stepped out of their buses. Emily was waiting at the bleachers in a purple fleece hoodie and dark blue leggings. Kitty sat next to her, with Emma on her other side.
"So, you're Emily?" Emma asked.
Emily smiled. "Yes, I'm so thankful to be here. Thank you again, Kitty." She turned to Sierra. "Thank you too."
Sierra patted her back then turned back to Cody.
"Well," Emma began. "I don't see why you want to be here."
"Why?" Emily asked.
"Because, a few days on this show and it's been crap. I don't see the hype."
"Oh..."
"But you're cool. You seem nice."
Kitty tapped Emily's shoulder, and whispered in her ear. "Emma can be, Emma sometimes. Just deal with it. I have for 19 years."
Emily smiled. "Okay."
"What are you whispering about?" Emma asked.
"Nothing." Kitty stated.
"Kit..."
"Take a chill pill!" Kitty yelled.
"I... Shut it."
"See?" Kitty asked Emily.
"Campers!" Chris began. "Today, we lose another contestant."
"Right, your favorite pastime of eliminating people?" Gwen asked.
"Hush!" Chris demanded. "We'll start by welcoming Emily. She's a local flight attendant who is a big fan of everyone here except for Blaineley. And that's the reason I respect her. Okay, time to introduce today's losing team! One by one!"
"Is there really a reason to make this episode longer, man?" Duncan asked.
"Yes. Now zip it."
Duncan glared at him then let him proceed.
"Please welcome the Running Roosters! One of these following players will be eliminated and will NEVER return. Courtney, Sugar, Mike, Sky, Shawn, Jo, Noah, Owen, Tyler, Sammy, Dawn, and Scott! Please join the bleachers."
They followed instantly and sat down in the middle of the other two teams.
Sammy and Dawn Confessional:
Dawn: "Luckily, we made it on time for the ceremony."
Sammy: "The Helicopter ride was actually pretty nice. Tomorrow, Crimson and Ennui will come pick up Loki."
Dawn: "It's still a mystery on how he made it to Stalakanava."
"When I call your name, come up here to receive your marshmallow. The person's name who I do not call must leave in the Lame-o-sine and must never, ever ever, ever come back ever. Sammy and Dawn. You guys are safe because you didn't die on the island. Mike, Sky, Jo, Noah, Scott, Courtney, and Owen! You guys are also safe!"
Sugar and Tyler looked up at Chris.
Sugar Confessional:
"I made a promise to Ella and Leonard that I'd fight for them! There's no way I'm going home!"
Tyler Confessional:
"I'd break Lindsay's heart if I'd leave and she didn't even say goodbye! I can't go home! I've gotta stay for her!"
"The final Marshmallow goes to... Sugar!"
"Oh yeeeehah! There was no way I was going home today! Oh no way. That's right! That's right!"
"Tyler, the Lame-o-sine is that-a-way!"
Tyler looked up at his team. "Well guys, it's been a blast. Really. I'm sorry for how bad I did today, but please, comfort Lindsay. Tell her I love her! She'll be so upset."
"Yeah, if she remembers you." Blaineley laughed.
"Okay, let's go." Chris hurried him.
"Bye Tyler!" Bridgette called.
"See ya later, man." Trent waved.
"I'll let Lindsay know." Heather yelled as he got in the car. "I promise."
Heather Confessional:
"I really will though. This is how I will build trust. I know I've dug myself deep into this act, but I want out of it."
"Who is next to take a dunk down deep? How will Courtney finally come clean? And why was this episode unnecessarily long? We have all the answers in store for you soon! So we'll see you next time, on Total Drama Ultimate!"