7TH
ADIN ZAVARY
14 PTS
8TH
AENEAS HUDSON
8 PTS
I can’t believe it. I’m still holding on to second place. Seyoon perks up to see that her name isn’t on the bottom of the list anymore. However relieved everyone is, nobody celebrates out loud. We all turn to Aeneas, whose face has fallen.
I’m sorry champ, but Aeneas, it looks like your time onForest Feudends here. An assistant will gather your things and meet you at the Loser Limo to take you home.
Aeneas pulls themself together pretty quickly. They stand up, a bittersweet smile on their face, and nod shyly at the rest of us campers around the circle. An assistant comes out with their suitcase a moment later, and off to the trailhead they go.
CONFESSION TAPE—Aeneas Hudson, Contestant
I’ll be alright. My therapist and family will be proud I stepped out of my comfort zone.
Besides, I’m kind of glad I won’t be followed by cameras anymore. I kept accidentally looking directly at them. Sorry if that ruined any of your footage.
That concludes the scene. Garrett says a few more remarks to the camera about staying tuned for next week’s challenge, and then we’re released for breakfast. I wasn’t close with Aeneas byany means, but it’s still jarring to see a fellow competitor leave so abruptly. That could have been me or Seyoon if last night’s challenge hadn't gone as well as it did. Using a points system for elimination instead of by vote like the old show did is way more stressful. You never know how secure your standing is, meaning more tension and drama for Garrett’s show.
