Tied Knots and a Baby

Chapter 17: Hidden Mal-Adjustments

Getting back into reality game show competition wasn't simple at all for any of the contestants; but at least Gwen and Trent were still in relief that Blaineley was hosting the season instead of psychopath sadistic Chris McLean.

On the other hand, most contestants could have been unknowingly around Mal's return and the revolting interns.

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—Scene at the trailer area; at 10:00 AM in the morning—

The contestants met up at the trailers again during the following morning to prepare for their current day.

Gwen recalled the unexpected events from the previous days and decided to chat with Trent in private.

"I don't know if we should spread the bad news that Dakota told us about yesterday because it might cause something more other than just disqualification. However, if the game is truly rigged we'll need some support to investigate the situation." Gwen said to Trent.

"Smart thinking. I believe a few of our teammates could possibly keep this secret, yet I'm not quite certain on specifically who." Trent conjectured.

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—Scene at the boys' trailer; at 11:00 AM—

Trent and the other male contestants gathered around to talk before the next challenge was going to be announced.

"The way Cody was voted off last evening seemed very questionable. Glad I was not on his team." Scott said to the boys.

"It was indeed." Trent thought.

"Several of us have noticed Mike has been acting strange lately and he's been semi-conscious during the last two nights." Duncan told them with suspicion.

"Since you've observed Mike while we were in bed, did you ever see what he was doing?" Trent asked Duncan.

"Not very clearly because it was dark out, but I could hear him cursing in his 'sleep' and he could have been sleepwalking." Duncan answered.

"Don't tell me Mal has returned..." Scott responded anxiously.

"We'll need to keep a careful eye on him." Trent advised.

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—Scene at the mess hall; at 12:00 PM—

The remaining 9 contestants were given a one hour lunch break before starting the next challenge.

Gwen and Trent discussed further about their investigations while eating.

"I noticed our team is experiencing less friction than the opposing team and it's possible that the interns are targeting them rather than just those who are not getting along." Gwen observed.

"Based on what we saw during the previous days, it's very likely that the interns will target the weaker team first." Trent assumed.

"Possibly; I'm not sure what they want with us and the other contestants even though the hosts are more likely to blame." Gwen pondered.

"Do you think our daughter is still in a safe spot?" Trent asked Gwen.

"Erika is currently secure with Dakota and we've exchanged phone numbers for emergency contact just in case, so she'll let us know if there are any concerns." Gwen told her husband.

"Glad you took extended precautions. I guess we get on with the game today after lunchtime then search for more answers." Trent asserted.

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