Gauri's POV

That elimination is quite intense for me, since not only, I am in a tiebreaker with Warren, but also being safe by picking the highest number from the cards.

I mean, what are the odds of getting the highest number to get yourself safe from elimination?

But good thing, I'm safe from the tiebreaker but Warren is eliminated. On the good side is that he gets to stay here to enjoy the vacation. But on the bad side is that he doesn't get to intervene in the challenge, just like Brayden.

Fallon: Hello Gauri, what are you doing there alone in the evening?

I noticed that she was beside me as I looked at her with a confused expression.

Gauri: It's just me remembering about the elimination earlier.

Fallon sat beside me as we began the conversation.

Fallon: What about it?

Gauri: It's just about the odds of being safe during the tiebreaker.

Fallon: Consider yourself lucky. I know you're confused, but it depends on your luck sometimes, meaning luck is on your side during the worst scenario you're in.

Gauri: How is it worse?

Fallon: When you are in the elimination, of course everything will get intense based on the number of votes. But the tiebreaker is more intense than the votes.

Gauri: Oh...

Fallon: So yea..

Gauri: I still feel sorry for Warren because he was eliminated from the competition.

Warren: Hey, no need to be sorry.

Fallon and Gauri looked at Warren.

Gauri: Why shouldn't I be sorry?

Warren: I'm fine with it, as long as I can enjoy the vacation until the competition is over.

Gauri: If you say so..

I guess he's fine with this situation that he gets to stay for a vacation but can't compete with us.

End of Gauri's POV

Marcel: Warren, are you going with me to buy the things that our team needs? Don't worry, you won't attend the challenge because all of us know you're eliminated.

Warren: Alright..

Warren and Marcel went to the small shop to buy the things needed for the next challenge.

An object that looked like a puzzle frame went out of the shop to see the two waiting.

???: Hello, welcome to my small shop. I'm Puzzle Frame, the owner of this shop.

Warren: Any upgrades for the next challenge?

Puzzle Frame: About that, I can't tell you what the next challenge is, but here are the upgrades that could help.

Puzzle Frame shows them the things that they can buy.

Puzzle Frame: I know it's not to your liking, but here, you can take time deciding if you want.

Marcel and Warren are looking at the items.

On the table, it has a rope, a compass, two grappling hooks, and other things like food and resources.

Marcel: Not sure about the grappling hook, but I'll take the rope and the compass.

Warren: Are you sure?

Marcel: I'm sure.

Puzzle Frame: That'll be 7.

Marcel gave him 5 coins and 2 bills.

Puzzle Frame: You're good to leave now.

Marcel and Warren left the shop as they went to their cabin.

Meanwhile, with Capri and Spencer

Capri: How about we pass by the shop? If we find anything useful, we'll buy it and put it to good use.

Spencer: Good idea.

Adrian: Can I go with you guys?

Capri: Alright.

The three went to the small shop and Puzzle Frame saw the three contestants waiting.

Puzzle Frame: Welcome to my small shop! Feel free to look at my items!

Capri was interested in the two grappling hooks and decided to buy two for herself and Spencer.

Spencer looks at the jumping shoes, he's unsure if Adrian is okay with them.

Spencer: Hey Adrian?

Adrian: Yes?

Spencer: Are you okay with this?

Spencer shows Adrian the jumping shoes.

Adrian: As long as you'll help me wear it for the challenge relating to physical activities.

Spencer: Then I'll buy one.

Spencer looks at Capri and says that she has already made her decision.

Spencer: Capri, what did you buy?

Capri: I decided to buy two grappling hooks.

Spencer: Who are you going to give the other one?

Capri: I'm going to give it to you since you deserve to have one of these.

Spencer: Are you sure?

Capri: I'm sure.

Spencer: Thanks pal.

Capri: *looks at Puzzle Frame* That's all of our decision.

Puzzle: Alright, that'll be 24.

Adrian: Should we split the bill?

Capri: I'll pay for both grappling hooks.

Spencer: I'll also pay for a pair of jumping shoes.

Capri gave Puzzle Frame 14 coins, while Spencer gave Puzzle Frame 10 coins as well for all the items they bought.

Puzzle Frame: Good luck with the competition!

Capri, Spencer, and Adrian went to their cabin.

Meanwhile, with Pax and Bryon

Pax and Bryon are talking while drinking vodka and having a good time while talking.

Bryon: Say Pax?

Pax: Hm? Yes?

Bryon: How did you know Penny as if she's your sister when she calls you brother?

Pax: Penny and I are siblings. She was adopted back then.

Bryon: I didn't know she was your adopted sister.

Pax: It all started with...

•In Pax's past•

Pax (6 years old): Mommy?

Pax's mom: Yes sweetie?

Pax (6 years old): I want to have a baby sister!

Pax's mom: Umm..

Pax's dad: Don't worry, your mom and I will talk about this. You can play outside.

Pax (6 years old): Okie...

Meanwhile, with Pax's parents

Pax's mom: How are we going to fulfill his wish?

Pax's dad: How about finding a child in the orphanage?

Pax's mom: Are you sure?

Pax's dad: Our son is not specific about what sister he wants.

Pax's mom: How about we take him there so he can decide?

Pax's dad: Good idea.

•Back in reality•

Bryon: So what happened next?

Pax: *sighs* Sorry it's been a long time ago for me to recall.

Bryon: It's okay, just take your time remembering it. You can continue if your memories are back.

Pax: Thanks, you're cool.

Bryon: You too.

Pax and Bryon continued drinking vodka while chilling outside of their cabin.