Proud

Plot
The episode opens up with eight of the fifteen remaining contestants enjoying the flight to their next destination in first class. In one set of chairs sits Abbey, Duncan, Colby and Alex. The scene opens with an awkward silence, the product of a somewhat awkward conversation.

Abbey (CONF): Ah I feel so bad and conflicted and *groaning* ahh...

Alex asks what motivated them to target someone like Lauren, who had a lower chance of beating one of them in the finale, over someone like Helina. Colby says they needed to think about getting to the finale, and the numbers weren’t falling in their favor, and Alex says the alliance still 100% would have backed them up. Duncan seconds, adding that he thinks it might be too late now though.

Colby (CONF): So much for doing it in a way that doesn’t piss off my friends

Alex asks what he thinks they’re going to do moving forward, and Abbey and Colby look at one another and begin talking as the scene transitions to Vani and Ranjitha sitting in the other set of chairs. Vani asks if it’s still happening, given she’s facing the other way, and Ranjitha nods and confirms. Vani slowly turns her head, and watches Helina hysterically laughing with Rourke at the mini-bar.

Vani (CONF): If Helina finds out that Ranj and I are having second thoughts...ooh that's a scary thought

Ranjitha nervously sweats, hating conflict, and asks if she thinks that Helina is onto them. Vani tells her if she is, they’re going to have to start thinking fast, and most importantly win the next immunity challenge.

In economy class, Miller sits with Annie. Miller tells Annie he thinks she made the wrong move.

Miller (CONF): I’m just…I’m just really frustrated. I get that Lauren wasn’t in our endgame plan, but Annie if you’re going to do shit like this just tell us

Annie (CONF): I just don’t quite get what the big deal is, that’s one less person in the way of the finale

Townes is beginning to start the next phase of his gameplay, trying to smooth him and Rourke’s way into other plans. He understands they aren’t in the power position now, but if they knock off a few more numbers they can be.

Townes (CONF): Being a threat comes down to two things – winning challenges and having people like you. Not to sound like a douchebag but Rourke and I are both, so we need to make moves – fast

He’s talking with Clayton and Nico on the bench. He decides to tell Clayton that Helina’s plan was to take him out, and it was only Rourke trying to make sure Annie and her crew were on board that took Lauren out in his stead.

Clayton (CONF): I know Townes is in a different alliance but he doesn’t really have a reason to lie about this

He says the three of them, Alex, Beyla and Abbey are the most dangerous physical players left in the game, and that is going to lead to them being targeted down the line. Nico asks if he has a plan, and Townes says no, just saying it’s something to think about.

Nico (CONF): I mean he’s not wrong…I also would just so be down taking out Annie or Colby at this point

Townes (CONF): That went well

Beyla is talking with Sofia about how to deal with the fact Alex and Duncan are hesitant to turn on Abbey, Annie and Colby, despite getting repeatedly "yeeted" by them. Sofia says she hates to say this, but they may have to go behind their backs.

Beyla (CONF): I don’t know if that’s the smartest way

Sofia (CONF): I don’t ostensibly see the two of them voting for someone like Annie, but Helina on the other hand…she'll have no qualms

Chris calls the contestants to the cargo hold.

Rourke (CONF): It’s honestly been kind of a while since Chris has dropped us out- *intense wind begins sucking him out of the confessional* - are you fucking se- *gets yanked out the door*

Rourke comes flying into the cargo hold and out the door, seeing fourteen of his fellow contestants barreling toward what looks to be the bay in San Francisco. They angrily pull themselves out of the water, coming into view of the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Duncan (CONF): You know, although I’d prefer we stopped getting hurled out of a moving plane, we get some pretty cool sights because of it

It’s decked out with rainbow streamers and confetti, and Alex asks what is happening given pride is in the summer. Chris suddenly appears, and says the show has gained so much traction and wanted a pride-themed episode, that the city agreed to move the date. Given the show has already aired a handful of episodes, they're expecting one of the biggest turnouts yet.

Alex (CONF): Huh, how about that

Sofia says that's exciting, but Chris just evilly grins and says that it is, but probably not for the reason she's thinking. With Chris is Marisa from season one. Alex is psyched, and even Helina, Ranjitha and Colby are excited, having met her over the course of the last few years.

Marisa (CONF): Ah it’s good to be back…I wish I was competing though

She hands out pride-related clothes, including, glitter, beads, rainbow flags, and rainbow-themed items like hats and tank-tops. Everyone changes as Chris tells them to get excited, because they’re going to the parade.

Sofia (CONF): Any time Chris says the word excited I immediately get nervous

The scene flashes and everyone is standing downtown. Rainbow flags are hung from the lamp posts, and people are everywhere screaming, cheering and hugging. There's a lot of hand holding, "happy pride" being yelled and overall positive energy.

Rourke (CONF): *smiling* Hell yeah

Alex hugs Clayton, causing him to jokingly peel him off and say “ew, gay” and Sofia smiles as she takes a picture with her phone. A few blocks ahead, the end of the parade passes by on Market St. He tells them he’s got a fun one for today.

Sofia (CONF): Yep fun, fun is another word that makes me nervous when it comes out of Chris’s mouth

Chris says their challenge will be to race to the parade then fight their way from the back to the front. He says the first three to make it to the front win immunity, but it has to be before the parade reaches the final destination – Dolores park.

Townes (CONF): They definitely don’t normally end there…Chris must really have a lot of sway

If no one finishes that in time, then no one is immune. But there’s a twist.

Helina (CONF): Ugh why

He says that additionally, whoever doesn’t beat the parade to Dolores Park will not get a vote in the night’s elimination ceremony.

Miller (CONF): Just when I think that Chris can't come up with any more absurd twists...

Colby (CONF): Wait so you don’t get a vote? Like at ALL?

Beyla (CONF): Oh hell no, I am finishing this challenge

They stand on the corner of 3rd and Folsom, stretching and nervously eying one another.

Alex (CONF): My old apartment is within arm’s reach...odd

Chris yells “Go!” and the contestants dart down 3rd toward Market. Alex and Nico take an early lead, and fighting through the immense crowds of people proves to be difficult.

Helina (CONF): Look y'all this is difficult but I just *drawing out her voice* love pride

Ranjitha (CONF): *shaking the camera* PLAY

Marisa is standing outside of SF MOMA holding a sign that says “contestants this way”, with a huge arrow pointing left toward an opening between two buildings across the street. Alex and Nico veer into the road, dodging cars given this part isn’t roped off for the parade. They enter, and Alex recognizes the area as Yerba Buena gardens, the outdoor arboretum neighboring a mall. Surrounding the open green space are beautiful, towering buildings. The place is noticeably more empty than the streets, something Abbey, who’s next to arrive, worries about.

Abbey (CONF): This absolutely can’t be good

The only people there are calmly doing Tai Chi as the contestants begin to race toward the opening on the other end. The second Alex’s feet his the big open grassy space, the calm Tai Chi doers turn toward the contestants with evil smirks.

Nico (CONF): Shit

They charge, and begin attacking the contestants with chi-blocking jabs. They run up to Abbey and jab her up her left leg and it suddenly goes numb.

Abbey (CONF): Nope, hell no, none of this Avatar: The Last Airbender bullshit

A montage shows Alex slide under a middle-aged looking man and sweep his legs around, wiping him to the floor, Vani getting jabbed in the arm and it completely losing feeling, Miller zig-zagging through a group of three chasing him, Rourke using his arms to block some karate chops, and Beyla leap frog over a young looking woman and aerially side-kick a man on the other side.

Annie finds herself engaged in hand-to-hand combat with what looks to be a teenager.

Annie (CONF): *covered in bruises* I am not happy

Clayton picks a young adult man up and throws him out of the way, only to have two elderly women ambush him from the side and chi-block up his right side, causing it all to go numb.

Clayton (CONF): *covered in bruises* I am not happy

The camera pans down a line of Alex, Nico, Sofia and Abbey, all engaged in hand-to-hand combat and the latter only standing on one leg. Abbey shouts as she fights that she doesn't understand Chris's affinity for violence like in the Thirsty Games and the gladiator battle at the Coliseum in Rome.

In the background, Ranjitha runs from one up a set of stairs that lead to the top part of the waterfall on the left. He looks confused as to where she’s going, and she darts back down the other stairs, wildly sprinting for the other opening where an intern holds a “contestants this way” sign. Her and Alex are the first to reach the exit, and sprint through the alley, giant buildings towering over them on both sides.

Ranjitha (CONF): This is beautiful

Clayton regains feeling in his right side as three people pile on top of him, and he screams and throws all off simultaneously. A nearby Beyla yells for help and Clayton comes over and barrels into the two attacking her, and both dart after Ranjitha and Alex.

Beyla (CONF): Thanks dude but also…wow

Helina ducks from a jab and roundhouse kicks a middle-aged woman in the face, grabbing Vani’s still-numb arm and running into the opening. The contestants get nervous now that so many have broken out of this portion.

Colby, Duncan and Annie stand in a circle fighting three off, before they see an opening and bolt for it. A montage shows Rourke limp out, his left leg entirely numb having succumbed to a chi-block, with Townes close behind. Abbey’s leg finally regains full mobility, and her and Nico dart out toward the back of the pack, despite being the first two to arrive.

Miller and Sofia are the last to break free, as the scene transitions to Alex and Ranjitha busting onto Market St. at the back of the parade, where hundreds of people are following gleefully. Everyone is packed together like sardines, cheering and screaming “Happy Pride.” The camera angle switches to Alex and Ranjitha’s outline from behind, and shows the two look at one another and nod. They both dart toward the crowd, and begin maneuvering their way through.

Ranjitha (CONF): Why can’t more people be homophobic this is impossible

Chris happily reminds them over an intercom that this isn’t even the parade, just the followers, to which Alex and Ranjitha groan. The camera shows an aerial angle, highlighting Alex and Ranjitha and showing they have a lot further to go.

Clayton, Beyla, Helina and Vani all break in around the same time.

Vani (CONF): This is just getting ridiculous

The four begin weaving in and out, an aerial shot showing that Alex and Ranjitha aren’t too far ahead. The shot also shows five more highlighted dots, with Colby, Duncan, Annie, Rourke and Townes entering the madness too.

Colby (CONF): Do this many people even live in San Francisco my god

The aerial shot continues, showing the dots with names edited above them weave through the crowd. By the time Rourke and Townes, holding hands to ensure they don’t lose one another, reach around halfway through the crowd, Abbey, Nico, Miller and Sofia finally arrive. Nico curses and immediately sprints at the wall, breaking through a wall of people. People look annoyed, but his aggressive tactic allows the four of them to move quicker.

By the time they get about halfway through, Beyla and Clayton have caught up to Alex and Ranjitha, and the four break into the back of the parade. They sprint by a couple floats and people walking in just underwear and glitter, waving and hurling beads at the crowd.

A montage shows Clayton sweating as he runs, him and Beyla side-by-side and right behind Alex and Ranjitha, Helina crawl between someone’s legs and turn around to yank Vani out of the crowd, the two also beginning to run, Duncan getting sucked under the stampede and yelling for Colby and Annie to continue without him, and finally Rourke and Townes, still hand-in-hand, near the front.

Rourke (CONF): It’s what, ten seconds into the challenge and we’ve already fought off crazed Tai Chi park-goers and a literal mob, what’s next?

Nico continues to forge a path for Abbey, Miller and Sofia, who are all trying to hold off people closing in the space he's creating. The scene flashes to the four in the front. They’ve run a couple blocks when they come across Marisa again, this time wearing even more glitter and rainbow glasses, and she’s holding a sign that says “contestants detour.” The four look worried, and run into the WeWork office. Bystanders cheer, recognizing them from the show.

Alex (CONF): I used to work here…I wonder why Chris...you know what, it’s probably for the better better I don’t try to get into Chris’s mind

At the front desk sits an intern, who tells them to continue the challenge they need to find a set of rainbow suspenders and put them on before re-entering the parade. Clayton curses, saying they’ve cleared half the parade already and are going to lose a lot of ground. The intern just shrugs, and the scene flashes to Chris in his usual control room on the jet maniacally laughing.

Clayton (CONF): *cursing*

Ranjitha (CONF): I just hate him so much

The scene flashes to Colby and Annie sweating, having caught up to Helina and Vani. The four are weaving through the crowd, Vani just now regaining feeling in her arm.

By the time Duncan stands up, he’s even behind Abbey, Nico, Miller and Sofia.

Duncan (CONF): Alright, I have a lot of ground to catch up

As he weaves his way through the crowd, Abbey yanks Miller through an opening and Sofia slides under a couple holding hands with Nico hopping over, the four finally beginning to run alongside the actual parade. Sofia and Miller fight their way through the left side as Abbey and Nico advance on the right.

Miller (CONF): This challenge is hard

Rourke and Townes are running and weaving through the different floats, performances and parade-walkers, admiring the beautiful buildings towering over them. Townes points out he thinks he sees Annie, motivating Rourke to pick up the pace.

Rourke (CONF): Let’s do this

The scene flashes to Alex, Clayton, Beyla and Ranjitha ripping up the common workspace in the office. Alex flips over a cushion and finds a pair, clipping them on but waiting to help his friends. Beyla finds one under the beer tap.

Beyla (CONF): Why is there beer in this office?

And Ranjitha finds one in a table that is secretly a storage compartment. As they continue to tear it up, Clayton whispers for Alex and Beyla to go before others catch up. The two lock eyes and dart out the door, with Ranjitha noticing and quickly following behind.

Ranjitha (CONF): Snakes!

As Clayton runs up to the next floor to look, Helina, Vani, Colby and Annie arrive, Annie also cursing about the fact they’re losing so much ground by being here. They see Clayton and kick it into high gear, as Rourke and Townes arrive too.

Annie (CONF): One of these days I really think I'm just going to straight up clock Chris

Clayton (CONF): *cursing again*

A montage shows Helina ripping through desk doors in the entirely glass office spaces, Vani darting up the stairs to check a higher floor, Colby digging through the kitchen supplies on the 4th floor kitchen, Annie grabbing a pair from a small waste bin in one of the offices, Rourke and Townes getting the instructions from the intern at the front desk, Abbey and Nico pulling ahead of Miller and Sofia, and Duncan finally breaking free of the crowd and trying to catch up.

At the end of the montage, Alex, Beyla and Ranjitha are toward the front of the parade. They see the opening banner and all three get excited. That is, before the flag-twirlers at the front turn and evilly smirk at the three. They charge, as Chef, Marisa and dozens of interns appear on the couple of floats near them, firing clumps of beads at them through what look like grenade launchers. Immediately, an intern fires beads at Beyla and Ranjitha wrapping them up.

Alex curses, as the scene transitions to the office. Once Vani finds a pair, her and Helina dart out of as Abbey and Nico run in.

Abbey (CONF): Even if I lose this challenge there is no way I’m losing my ability to vote

A montage shows Clayton cheering and jumping up and down when he finds one in the fifth-floor bathroom and immediately clipping them on, Annie clipping on her pair with Colby telling her to go on without him, Annie and Clayton passing Miller and Sofia entering on their way out, and Duncan stopping to throw-up, having exerted himself so heavily.

The scene flashes to the battle raging at the front of the parade. Helina and Vani have also arrived, and the five are all trying their best to evade the attackers. A color-guard comes up and smacks Beyla on the leg and she goes down.

Beyla (CONF): What the hell dude

Alex rips a flag from one of their hands and begins to fight off one of the others with it. Helina follows suit, using it as a bat to send a set of beads flying at her zooming back at the attacker, wrapping him up. Helina and Alex lock eyes, and the two fight off the attackers with their pole before busting through the front of the parade. They run a couple blocks ahead and turn on Dolores St., seeing the park up ahead. They run side-by-side, crossing the finish line at the entrance where Chris congratulates them on keeping their right to vote and winning the challenge. They turn back to watch the street, nervously awaiting when the parade will turn the corner.

Back to the carnage, Clayton, Annie, Rourke, Townes and Colby are now all caught up as well. Abbey and Nico are close, both having their suspenders on, but Miller, Sofia and Duncan still wander WeWork, all the obvious pairs taken by the contestants ahead of them.

Annie (CONF): I just really did not sign up for this literal war

Annie puts her arms in an X to defend herself from Chef’s onslaught of beads, as Colby goes hand-to-hand with one of the color guards and Rourke and Townes grab arms and clothesline another.

Townes (CONF): I feel like all these marching band geeks are letting out their suppressed rage from high school, but they're all buff now so

Beyla finally manages to free herself, and by the time she catches back up to the battle everyone is distracted. Her and Ranjitha, who now broke free as well, footrace, rounding the corner ahead and sprinting for the park. Ranjitha narrowly edges Beyla out, winning the final immunity, but Beyla is still satisfied she gets to vote.

Rourke and Townes break out next, leaving a path with their clothesline that Annie, Colby, Clayton and Vani follow. As they run, Clayton grabs a pair of beads flying at him out of the air and throws them aside, Colby elbows a color-guard, Annie ducks underneath a swipe and Vani grabs a pair of beads off the ground and hurls them at one of the attackers ahead.

All five finish, cheering and hugging one another as Chris rolls his eyes.

Vani (CONF): This isn't really how I pictured pride being

Abbey and Nico are still fighting the army when the parade rounds the corner onto Dolores St. Bystanders cheer as Abbey and Nico get motivated by the sight of the finish line. Nico rips a flag out of one of their hands and passes it to Abbey before grabbing one for himself.

Nico (CONF): Don’t get me wrong, I’m still annoyed with her but we’ve made it this far in the challenge

The two go at it and swing the poles around, deflecting beads and oncoming blows. They are almost at the park, so Nico grabs Abbey’s hand and the two dart out of the parade, barely finishing the challenge.

A few minutes after the parade arrives, so do Miller and Sofia, then Duncan a few minutes later. Chris tells them that before things go down, he’s going to give them time to party here at Dolores Park for completing such a rigorous challenge.

Dolores park is littered with people, and everyone cheers and runs to join. A huge dance circle sucks in Alex and Clayton, who laugh and are joined by Marisa, Beyla, Rourke, Townes and Helina. Ranjitha finds a group of young men playing spike-ball, and her and Colby challenge them, while Miller, Abbey, Annie and Duncan lay on a blanket on the hill facing the beautiful high school (too beautiful for a high school if we're being honest) and laugh and people watch. Nico, Vani and Sofia fly beautiful rainbow-colored kites, as people laugh and dance around them. They are all grateful for the opportunity to forget the game before the vote.

At dinner that night, Chris reminds them over the intercom that Sofia, Duncan and Miller all are ineligible to vote. Annie goes digging through her bag to find a change of clothes when she sees a bag that says “Final 15” on it.

*flashback to Annie, Rourke and Sofia getting handed bags in Santorini, called the “Legacy Advantage”*

Annie (CONF): Holy shit, I almost forgot about this

She decides not to remind anyone else, but unfortunately for her, Rourke and Sofia have already opened their bags on their own volition. On it reads a note:

''“Congratulations, you have found an immunity idol. You may use this AFTER the vote tonight but BEFORE they're read, and it will negate all votes cast against you. If you are a holder of individual immunity at the time you choose to play it, you may pass this advantage to someone who does not have it. If not, you must be the one to use it and for yourself. You may only use it now, or in the final nine. If you are voted out beforehand, as with the bag you must pass it onto someone who remains in the game.”''

She looks down and cheers.

At one of the tables, Duncan and Sofia sit with Alex, Beyla, Nico and Clayton. They are apologizing for losing their votes for the night, and the four say it’s ok, they’re just going to have to play smart. Alex eyes Colby, who is sitting with Annie, Abbey and unfortunately – Rourke. Miller walks up with a tray of food, and similarly apologizes. Sofia decides to confide that she has an idol that she can only use tonight or at the final nine.

Clayton (CONF): Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for her but…shit, if she plays that tonight that just means it’s even more likely I go home

Miller suggests taking out Townes, as he's more of a threat than Rourke. Alex and Beyla agree, but Nico is hesitant, knowing Alex and Miller are really close with Rourke and wonders if that is affecting their judgement.

Rourke pulls Helina over, and shows her his idol. He says it’s time to make a big move. He tells Colby, Abbey and Annie that he has a plan, and pulls the three in.

Colby (CONF): I…I don’t know if I feel comfortable with this

The three go to sit with the other table, as the scene shifts to Vani and Ranjitha. They are sitting off to the side at their own table, and agree they are going to have to wait again and hopefully take another shot at the big alliance, but since Helina is onto them they’re going to have to make a move soon. Over the intercom, Chris says it’s time to vote, and the two girls look at one another.

~*ELIMINATION CEREMONY*~

Chris walks out, his plate containing only fourteen barf-bags filled with airline-issued peanuts. Marisa stands by his side, excited to watch. He tells the contestants it’s time to vote.

Alex (CONF): I don’t fully trust that Colby is going to work with us like he says he is so…*stamps Townes’ passport*

Nico (CONF): We weren’t born yesterday? *stamps Townes’ passport*

Beyla (CONF): Sorry man *stamps Townes’ passport*

Colby (CONF): I hope they vote Rourke like I asked or Rourke will definitely know I turned on him…I just can't vote for who he asked me too...also, I’m so sorry man, but I don't think anyone is voting for you? *stamps an unknown passport*

Vani (CONF): *holding up two passports* Why the hell am I always in this position?

Townes (CONF): This is a hard vote *stamps an unknown passport*

When Chris returns with the votes, Rourke stands and defiantly says he has an immunity idol. He smirks at the other contestants, confidently teasing them saying he hopes they “didn’t vote for him.”

Rourke (CONF): This plan is brilliant, it just needs to be executed just right

Annie remains silent.

Chris says as per tradition, because the idol was used he’ll hand out barfbags until they get to the bottom. This time, it’ll be bottom six - the person with the idol and five who may or may not have received votes. From that point on, he’ll read the votes.

He hands the first to those immune.

Alex. Helina. Ranjitha.

Ranjitha hesitantly hugs Ranjitha, as Alex kisses his barfbag. Chris then goes ahead and gives the next to…

Duncan.

He sighs with relief, nervous given he isn’t immune and didn’t get to vote.

Abbey. Vani. Colby.

One by one, they catch their barfbags, glad they don’t have to be a part of the madness of the reading of the votes.

Beyla. Nico.

The two hug tightly, their barfbags just hitting their sides and crashing to the ground. That means for the reading of the votes, six remain: Sofia, Rourke, Annie, Clayton, Miller and Townes. He reminds them that any votes for Rourke don’t count. He says the first vote is for…

Townes.

Rourke curses.

He pulls out the second vote.

Miller.

Miller nervously sweats.

Third vote…Townes.

Rourke frustratedly kicks the wall. He shoots Colby a dirty look, despite Colby genuinely not knowing people would vote for Townes.

Fourth vote…Miller.

Clayton sighs with relief, knowing he’s in the clear now. Him and Sofia hug and congratulate one another.

Fifth vote…Townes.

Sixth vote…Miller.

Alex puts his arm around Miller, as Townes leans far forward and intently watches Chris.

Seventh vote…Townes.

Eighth vote…Miller.

Everyone is dead silent, as Chris draws out each painstaking second.

Ninth vote…Townes.

Tenth vote…Miller.

Eleventh vote…Miller.

He says that if this last vote is for Townes, it will be a tie. If there’s a tie, then there’s revote, and if a decision cannot be come to, then Townes and Miller become safe and everyone without immunity or an immunity idol will draw a rock. Whoever gets the black rock is out of the game. No vote. Pure chance.

He pulls out the last vote…

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Townes.

It's a tie.

Marisa gasps as the other contestants nervously look around. He tells the contestants to re-vote, with Abbey eying Colby and Annie.

He asks them if they're willing to let luck decide their fate.

Abbey (CONF): Did they just bail on me…I truly have no idea what to do *holding up two passports*

As the contestants stand up one-by-one to go vote in the confessional, Alex, Clayton, Sofia and Beyla eye Abbey, Colby and Annie with pleading eyes.

Clayton (CONF): There’s no way we let Miller go home tonight *stamps Townes’ passport*

Rourke (CONF): Sorry, I really do love you but you're a huge threat *stamps Miller’s passport*

Colby (CONF): *holding up two passports* Shit

Chris comes back out and begins reading the votes again. First vote…

Miller.

Second vote…Townes.

Third…Miller.

Fourth…Townes.

Fifth…Miller.

Sixth…Townes.

Seventh…Miller.

Eighth…Townes.

Ninth…Miller.

Tenth…Townes.

Eleventh…Miller.

Chris says moment of truth – is it Miller or is it rocks. Colby nervously eyes Annie, who looks shocked.

Twelfth vote…

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Miller.

Miller looks devastated. Arguing erupts amongst the contestants. Fingers are pointed over people betraying one another, and Chris calms them down, telling them to save it for when he’s not there. Miller let’s out an exasperated sigh, and everyone comes around for a group hug before Miller sadly straps on his parachute and jumps over the “Drop of Shame.” Alex, Colby, Annie and Ranjitha stick their heads out the door, watching as Miller disappears into the night.

Miller (CONF): I can't believe it...I mean sure, turning on Lauren and Mary wasn't too surprising but me? With our final six deal?...it just stings *lets out a sigh* this sucks

Chris tells Alex, Helina and Ranjitha to pick someone to join them in first class. Alex picks Duncan, Helina picks Vani and Ranjitha picks Nico. Chris says they’ll be going out in San Francisco for the night’s festivities.

It flashes to the contestants getting ready on the plane, excited for the chance to go out during pride. Helina, Sofia, Ranjitha and Vani do their make-up in one of the bathrooms, as Annie jumps into her clothes. Abbey walks up asking her for advice on what to wear, but Annie is a little hesitant in replying. Marisa gets out of the shower and happily joins the other girls, wanting the "dish" on the season, primarily next to Beyla who is mixing drinks.

In the economy cabin, Alex stands in his boxers picking between two shirts, as Nico buttons one up, Clayton rolls up his sleeves and Colby gels his hair. Rourke is already taking shots, Townes is in a towel having just gotten out of the shower and Duncan nonchalantly scrolls through the phone playing music, hoping to get everyone really excited.

A montage of them walking down the street flashes to Alex, Nico and Clayton, arms around one another laughing, Helina and Rourke arm-in-arm, Ranjitha laughing with her hand on Colby next to Sofia, Marisa on Beyla's back, Townes, Duncan and Abbey side-by-side, and Annie looking over her shoulder at Vani who walks behind her.

They get to a club called Temple, that is throwing an event for pride. Everywhere people dance in just their underwear as a lot of the contestants don their rainbow suspenders as a part of their outfit. People jam, with the tab for the night being on Chris.

Duncan (CONF): Even if I didn't want to drink, this is more of a "fuck you" to Chris

Nico (CONF): This is perfect

Duncan, Abbey, Nico, Alex and Marisa sit at the bar and down shots. They talk and laugh about how difficult the day's challenge was, practically having to shout over the loudness of the club. They also are talking about how crazy it is that people recognize them, as a few people have come up and asked for a picture or to just say hi.

Helina and Rourke have somehow finagled their way into the VIP section, dragging a nervous Vani and Townes with them. They pop bottles of champagne and dance alongside those on the dance floor. Finally, Townes and Vani decide to just fuck it, and follow suit, cheering and laughing.

On the dance floor, Annie, Sofia, Clayton, Ranjitha and Colby jam. Ranjitha is showing Clayton how to drop it as Colby and Annie jokingly grind and Sofia bops. Beyla comes up and joins, doing the "sprinkler" causing the people around her to laugh. Alex and the others join, with the bystanders dancing insane due to the pure euphoria of pride.

As a few episode in the past have gone, one last beat drop cuts the screen to black.