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Day 31 and storm clouds gather, both overhead and within the Koror tribe. They talk about last night's booting of Stephenie, how it was inevitable. Tom and Caryn go for tree-mail and discuss strategy. Tom tells her that he feels obligated to stick with his original alliance of five, but if something changes, he will let her know. Caryn figures she is doomed.
The tree-mail announces the Reward Challenge. It's the Pecking-Order Game, which often reveals what the intended boot-order shall be, if the right folks hold on to their power. Jeff quizzes them on Palau factoids, each right answer permits a lever being throw, lowering a lantern one-third of the way closer to the water. Three strikes and you're out. Caryn is the first to go. Tom follows her to the bench. It becomes very obvious that Gregg, Jenn, and Katie are working together, especially when Ian is eliminated. Katie then takes a seat with Gregg and Jenn tied at one more lever each. Gregg answers the last question correctly, sending Jennifer's lantern into the abyss. But weep not, as Jeff tells Gregg he may choose a companion. Gregg selects Jenn. Jeff then says that two' company, three's a party. Gregg chooses Katie to party on the luxury yacht. Gregg tells Tom and Ian he'll pay them back later. Tom tells him they'll make him pay soon. Heh-heh-heh!
The luxury yacht is pretty tame. The winners shower first as their clothing is washed. Then it's on to the massage tables. Gregg gets a surprise as his best friends sneaks up on him. The excitement continues during lunch when Katie's brother-in-law and Jennifer's sister show up. Happy-happy-joy-joy! Things aren't so happy back at Camp Koror. Tom, Ian, and Caryn discuss their combined fates. They know now that there is a pecking order and that they are on it's bottom half. A plot to turn the tables is hatched. Back at the yacht, the gang have a happy swim with equally happy dolphins. Katie and Jennifer are truly HAPPY. First time for everything I suppose. Back on the beach, Tom and Ian commit themselves to booting Gregg, even if it forces a tied vote and results in the purple-rock event. They will give Katie a heads-up so that she may switch back into their fold, giving them a fourth vote against Gregg. Ian believes that Katie is not that committed and will vote their way to avoid drawing from the bag. Caryn is coached by Tom to act depressed and lull the others into thinking she is ready to be booted. After dinner, the yacht buddies discuss a strategy of their own, to target Tom. Any way they slice it, one more boot and they'll be in firm control of The Game.
Day 32 and the Boatniks return with their loved ones to Camp Koror. Tom and the rest now realize what a great reward it was. The stay is short and soon all say their goodbyes. Ian promises Katie's brother-in-law that he will watch out for her. Tree-mail announces the Immunity Challenge. It's Super Chal- lenge Time! Elements of previous challenges are incorporated into elimination rounds. Round 1 is the Net Obstacle, where castaways climb and crawl on a multi-tier series of nets. Caryn is eliminated. Round 2 is the C-Star Puzzle, during which Katie is eliminated. Round 3 is Baluk eating, Gregg is the last to finish his three eggs and is out. Round 4 is Flag in the Tied Box, Jenn fails to get her flag out and flying before Tom and Ian. Round 5 is the Target Gun. Tom only glances one of his 3 targets, Ian connects on all of them in a row. Ian wins Immunity.
Back at Camp, Tom tells Uncle Cameraman how he regrets losing, but is still very confident of their plan tonight. Gregg talks with Tom and Ian, who say they are still following the old plan of booting Caryn off. Gregg runs back to tell Jenn and Katie that they will boot Caryn this time and go for Tom or Ian next time. Ian then chats with Katie, and informs her of the really plan, to flip The Game and boot Gregg. She either has to vote with them, or force a rock draw.
At Tribal Council, Caryn moans on about how she was first out during the Pec- king-Order Challenge. It seems the rest think she has gotten to eat once too often. Gregg and Jennifer's friendship becomes a topic of discussion again. Caryn thinks she is targeted for being booted tonight. Tom says that everyone is playing The Game now. It's time to vote. Katie does indeed chicken out and votes along with Tom, Ian, and Caryn. Caryn gets two votes from Gregg and Jennifer, the rest boot Gregg. He tells the gang, "You guys are good", as he leaves. Jenn's jaw is on the floor, flaberghasted that her boy-toy is gone! The jurors are stunned as well, but with smiles and snickering, especially Coby.
SPOILERS: Next week is the Katie Show. She exposes Caryn's alliance with Tom. Katie then argues with Ian about how he betrayed her. Boo-Hoo!
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