*There's a terrible storm outside*
Jeffrey: *looks out of the window* This storm is brutal ... I honestly don't think we're going to reach the next island at this rate.
Ross: Dang, are you sure? This bites! Is there an island on the way we could stop at?
Jeffrey: Not that I'm aware of. But it's not like it'll do anything if this rain doesn't let up. I also don't wanna send the kids out there when there's lightning. We should probably reroute.
Ross: So what does that mean for today's challenge Sir?
Jeffrey: We're going to have to improvise ... Got any ideas?
Ross: Well how about we ... Hold the challenge on the ship? We can think of something to do on it!
Jeffrey: That's actually not half bad ... What kind of competitions can we do on a yacht though?
Ross: That's just it! How about we make challenges out of simple activities people can enjoy on a yacht?
Jeffrey: That's ... Brilliant! I'm very impressed Ross, I like your thinking.
Ross: Really? You actually do? Thank you Sir! That means a lot! -- But wait, isn't Mr. Charles going to get mad at us for altering the last two challenges?
Jeffrey: I mean, they basically left me in charge of them for the time being. They should be pretty thrilled about our ideas, not upset. Besides, it's not like the planned challenge today was a great one -- Oop, I mean, uhh, let's go brainstorm some ideas.
Ross: Sure thing!
*In luxury first class*
Doug: *looking out of the window* Rain rain go away, come again another day. Or never again, that works too. I hate the rain.
Penny: What? Haha why Doug? It's just water! Water is fantastic!
Doug: Water bad, very very bad. I am allergic to it.
Penny: What? How can you be allergic to water? Haha! You're so silly Doug.
Clyde: That's so weird of him to say. What dog doesn't like water anyway?
Penny: Oh I dunno, that's just Doug being Doug, hahaha! But omg thank you soooo much again Clyde for taking us to luxury first class!
Clyde: Yeah, no problem at all Penny! I know you haven't been in here for a while so I figured you could use something nice, haha.
Penny: Awww, that's soooo sweet, thank you so much friend!
(C) Clyde: As much as I genuinely like Penny, I also need her to plant the seed for my plan to make Ray malfunction. Everybody knows she can talk up a storm. So if I get her to start talking to Ray more and more, he'll be distracted and won't be able to concentrate! -- Just for the record, I don't hate the guy, nor am I trying to be mean here!
Clyde: Of course Penny! I'm not sure why everyone else gives you such a hard time, you're so fun to be around!
Penny: Wh-What? They give me a hard time? Well what do you mean by that?! What am I doing wrong?
Clyde: N-Nothing! Nothing, I just meant that ... They don't see you for the real you! Which is extremely kind and knowledgeable!
Penny: Omg, you think I have knowledge?! That's soooo nice of you, haha! Not even my teachers think that!
Clyde: Well, yes, I do! In fact, I even have a task for you today to prove how smart you really are!
Penny: Omg, omg! Really?! What is it?!
Clyde: I think Ray is lonely. You should try and talk to him more! And even if he pushes you away, just know that he feels alone and could use your company!
Penny: Okay, I can so tooootally do that, haha! Thanks for giving me a mission Clyde! I feel like James Bond, haha!--
*Sudden thunder outside*
Doug: Gah!! Thunder is not good! Not good for doggy like me! D:
Clyde: It's just thunder, a mere pressure buildup in the air from the lightning ...
*Doug poops on the floor*
Doug: Yep, I just pooped. Poop came out of my butthole.
Penny: Aw man Doug! That's gross, haha!
(C) Penny: I have a secret mission to perform! Operation converse with the human calculator is a go, haha!
(C) Clyde: I hope Penny can pull through on this for me! My only going forward is finding the right time to take Ray out before he inevitably takes me out too. But, if this goes well, I'm thinking that moment is soon!
*Willow and Iris sit on the bunk bed together with a sandwich each*
Willow: Thanks for eating in here with me. The smell of that musty dining area was getting to me. Easily the worst part of this ship.
Iris: No worries! But now you're the one who seems upset ... You good?
Willow: No, I'm really just not! Losing Trevor is just the icing on the cake for this horrible season. Can't believe I was dragged into this show and I actually thought I had a chance ...
(C) Iris: Okay, and I thought I was the Debbie Downer! Looks like it's my turn to pass along the advice that I learned myself.
Iris: Hey, Wills? Not a cute look on you. You're in the final five, for Pete's sake. If things weren't going well, you wouldn't even be here. Same can be said for me -- Even though it seems like nothing has gone our way this time around, we're both still four people away from winning a million dollars!
Willow: Yeah ... I guess you're right ...
Iris: What is it? You missing home again?
Willow: I mean yeah, always, of course I wanna be with my family, but it's not nearly as bad as it once was.
Iris: Good! Like said, we're literally so close to the finale. You can make it through! Besides, if you're gonna go travelling with me, then you're gonna need to drop the homesickness shenanigans.
Willow: Sure, as long as you don't break your leg again ...
*They both smile*
Willow: Sorry that was rude, I didn't mean that.
Iris: Haha it's okay ... I think it's finally passing out of it's tragic phase and into the "I can look back on this and laugh" phase. Maybe my new morning mindfulness routine is helping after all.
Willow: Haha, good. Look at us, two wrecks! The last time we were this far in the game together was back in season one! -- Well, as of yesterday, now you have a new personal record! Me on the other hand ...
Iris: You're not gonna go home today, I promise. I won't let it happen! Neither of us are.
Willow: That was a quick turnaround for you Iris ... I'm jealous you have the power to change your outlook so fast.
Iris: You think this happened overnight? Ha, this was a long process, ever since the incident happened last season really. It took some time, but I've learned it's pretty much all in your head.
Willow: All in my head ... Yeah I guess it is. I guess that's what happened at the film lot ... I really just wanna win this for my family. There's no other motivation I need.
Iris: Ya know, I've been kinda thinking that you needed something extra meaningful or personal to strive for in a pursuit of winning these kind of gameshows, like you with your family ... And it's been bugging me because I feel like I just don't have one. But maybe it doesn't even matter.
Willow: Everyone is different in what they perceive as meaningful. There's nothing wrong with just wanting to win some money either! I wouldn't worry about that too much.
Iris: Thanks Willow. I guess this rain just put me in an emotional state of mind, haha.
Willow: Oh yeah, don't worry, me too!
(C) Willow: Reconvening with Iris this season is probably the best thing I've done in a while! I couldn't ask for a better partner to endure the daily shit I go through on this show!
