Revenge of the Island

Episode 23: Waiting Game

The episode begins with the group splitting into two: Axel, Bowie, and Wayne in one group, and Damien, Caleb, and Julia in the other. Quite the change to see Damien in a leadership position, time to see if that's a good thing, or not. Raj, still feeling weak and drowsy, stays back at the cabin with Chef, who keeps a watchful eye on him. Chef’s concern is evident as he watches the two groups disappear into the forest, hoping their plan will go as smoothly as Damien had outlined.

Axel leads her group, and to avoid raising suspicion if anyone’s listening, they put on an act, pretending they’re out hunting for food. “We’ve been walking forever with no food in sight. This is bullshit,” Bowie grumbles, playing his part. Axel nods in agreement. “Yes, it is rather frustrating,” she says, feigning frustration. Wayne, a little slower on the uptake, doesn’t fully understand they’re acting but luckily keeps quiet.

Eventually, they reach a grassy clearing, and Axel glances around, a faint smile crossing her face. “Here we are…” she whispers to herself, barely audible. Then, loud enough for the others to hear, she says, “Let’s take a break here, regain our stamina.” She raises her eyebrows, signaling to Bowie and Wayne that this is where the trap is set. The three of them stay close, having casual, fake conversations, doing their best to look natural.

Meanwhile, Damien leads his group through the forest, with everyone bent low to duck under branches. It's strange to see Damien in this--sort of leadership position, let's just see how it end up playing out. Julia eventually steps up beside him and nudges him. “Hey, are we nearly there?” she whispers, keeping her voice down to avoid suspicion from anyone who might be watching. “Almost there,” Damien replies with a nod, and Julia falls back, looking around as they approach their destination.

As they continue walking, Damien recalls the process of setting up the traps with Axel.

Flashback:
Axel scatters leaves over specific patches on the ground, while Damien carefully lays a rope behind a fallen log. He looks up, eyes scanning the trees, concerned. “Hope they’re not watching. One slip-up and the whole plan’s ruined.” he sighs, looking down.

Axel finishes laying out the two piles of leaves, glancing over at him. “Yeah, let’s just hope we’re in the clear.” Damien nods, giving a quick look around. “Let’s get to the next spot,” she says, striding off, and Damien quickly follows.

Flashback ends.

Damien’s group finally reaches their own clearing—a slightly less overgrown patch of ground. Damien gives a subtle nod to Julia and Caleb, signaling that this is where the trap is set. Now, both groups settle in, each doing their best to look casual, waiting with bated breath for MK to make her move. The traps are set, and now, it’s just a matter of time. A game of waiting.