SURVIVOR - Palau

12TH TRIBAL COUNCIL

UNIVERSAL POINT OF VIEW:

The final five anxiously approach the entrance of Tribal Council. The look as they see host, Jeff Probst sitting examining them as they walk in.

Jeff nods in their direction, acknowledging their presence.

The all place their torches in spots in the ground. They leave their dancing flames and sit on one of the five stools allowed for them to sit on

"Good evening everyone. We'll now bring in the members of our jury"

Jeff turns his attention to the entrance again as people, nicely dressed and clean walk through

"Ricki, Jonathan, Kyle, Leon and Courtney voted out at the last Tribal Council"

As the jury members sit, none of them show any friendly faces and sit down quietly and eager.

"Well lets start from the beginning of the day, what a tight challenge. Kate, you were maybe less then a second off winning the game, how did that feel?" Jeff asks

"If I'm going to be honest Jeff, it was the sh*ttiest feeling in the world. Could be a million dollar loss essentially" Kate replies, eyes wide and serious

"What about you Mora, won by such a close margin. Explain that feeling?" Jeff smiles absorbing the positivity she is radiating with her smile

"Jeff, it was like winning the lottery, I swear. The stakes were high for that challenge and I loved winning. I love the glory, Jeff" Mora says tossing her hair behind her shoulders. Kate rolls her eyes.

"What was camp like this evening Harrison. It must be coming down to the wire when it comes to Tribal Council, does the mood change at camp?" Jeff asks

"Camp is... exhausting. I can't even give myself thinking time today, because I was continuously being approached by people who suddenly want to give me everything because I am the their last hope in this game" Harrison responds

"So, you approached lots today?" Jeff understands

"I think I was approached by every single person today Jeff. But it's just so funny how it works out, some people want no business with you until they want your votes" Harrison speaks

Bennett and Mora glare at each other uneasily. The jury displays a few cheeky smirks

"Bennett, this is nearing the end of the game. Has there been much talk about who people want to be sitting next to at the end?" wonders Jeff

"There has definitely been deals made with people, but sooner rather then later, people are going to have to start breaking deals with people" shrugs Bennett

"I'm not..." Kate says biting her lip, "if I make deals with people, I'm going to be following through with them. Isn't that what a deal is about?"

The faces of those on the jury look of great shock, Kate was most unlikely to throw shade at Bennett, and they are eagerly intrigued

"That's not what I'm saying. I mean, we've all been in an alliance at one point, and we're going to have to start turning on each other because it's the only option we have" Bennett says very passively

"Well, I guess we're weeding out the bad seeds Jeff" Kate smiles

"Bennett, what was that, that I just witnessed between you and Kate?" Jeff smirks

"Nothing. I think tensions are high tonight, it is a... stressful night for us all" Bennett smiles.

"Erika, since there was a merge back on day nineteen, this has been one rocky journey. How have this final five got here? On absolute loyalty, sheering strategic ability? This is such a diverse group, what is your common denominator?" Jeff asks