Elementary, My Dear Watson

Plot
The episode opens up with Alex and Nico eating at the giant table in the luxury cabin. Annie and Colby sit on the other end.

 Nico (CONF):  I did not expect it to be nearly this awkward, like we were all just partying for Mardi Gras literally two days ago and things seemed fine?

 Annie (CONF):  I mean yeah I’m going to act cool but I am so angry about what they did to Duncan

Once Alex and Nico finish, they head out onto the front porch. They have a little sheet of paper, drawing out a visual representation of the alliances left in the game. On one side is the two of them, Clayton, Beyla and Ranjitha. On the other is Abbey, Annie, Colby and Rourke. Nico says the only thing he can see going wrong at this point is Ranjitha somehow flipping to the other side. Alex nods along.

 Alex (CONF):  It’s hard because I love all these people so much but…if I can’t fully trust you at this point, you have to go

Back inside, Annie and Colby talk about what to do moving forward.

 Colby (CONF):  Honestly, as much as I miss Duncan, his elimination gave me new life in this game because now Annie is fully back on our side

Colby says their best bet is to flip either Alex or Ranjitha against Clayton, Nico and Beyla.

 Annie (CONF):  I mean come on, Hot Clayton, Nico and Beyla are three of THE most dangerous players from literally the beginning and somehow all three are still here?

Down by the pier, Abbey sits with Rourke and Ranjitha. The three sip tea and eat breakfast on paper plates (what Chef swears up and down is scrambled eggs but Rourke is convinced his lightly crawled off his plate). Abbey is telling Ranjitha that even though she has the social and strategic game now, she doesn’t stand a chance against Clayton, Beyla, Alex or Nico physically in a final.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Ok that is very…blunt of you

 Rourke (CONF):  Wow real subtle Abbey

Rourke chimes in that what she means is that it makes more sense to bring people to the end you think you can beat in every facet of the game, including physically.

*flashback to Sydney and Caelan dripping with sweat as they run through the deserts of Namibia, their respective teams in tow*

 Abbey (CONF):  We’re getting down to the wire, but I really feel like I’m in a good spot - not only are Annie and Colby my friends but honestly I don’t think either could beat me in a final

 Rourke (CONF):  Don’t get me wrong, Abbey is equally dangerous, but she’s in my alliance so I need her…at least for now

Clayton is nearing the end of a run around the island, running by the dock and ending at the porch of the messhall to get water. Inside is Beyla, and he jogs over to join her. He says they need to keep a close eye on Rourke, because all he needs to do is to flip Ranjitha to completely turn the tables.

 Clayton (CONF):  Being too trusting last time fucked me over – I don’t trust literally anyone

 Beyla (CONF):  This is getting insane man

Chris calls the contestants to the dock, where the yellow school bus from the "heroes vs. villains" challenge awaits. Also with him are the twins, Collin and Cohen, from season one. He lets them know that this bus is going to take them to the film lot in LA for their final nine challenge.

Cohen (CONF): Dude this fucking rocks

Collin (CONF): I’m so bummed with how my season turned out

On the bus, the twins sit together in the front and reminisce on their season, with Beyla and Alex leaning over from the seat behind to talk to them. Clayton and Abbey are talking with Nico, who tells the two the remaining contestants visited the film lot while the two were at Playa des Losers. He follows up saying this is where Kirsten and Gianna got the boot. He tells them it’s weird being on the bus with so few contestants.

*flashback to Izzy and Paige excitedly chatting, Duncan leading cheers as Phillippa videos him, and Nico, Eli, Zach and Grant laughing about the bus sitting on the boat*

Rourke sits with Ranjitha and continues trying to play nice to win her favor.

 Rourke (CONF):  We need her vote

While Annie and Colby sit a few seats back and talk about life.

When the bus hits shore, it drives to the film lot.

 Abbey (CONF):  Wow this shit is cool

They’re at a “train station” set, with an actual train in front of them with tracks that go into the countryside and make a big loop. Chris lets them know this is an actual functioning train that carries people around California.

 Alex (CONF):  Ok last time we were here we had that creepy murder mystery…if things in season two are always more intense, is Chris just going to legitimately kill us? Stay tuned

He explains to them that the last murder mystery challenge was “baby formula.”

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Didn’t they pretend to kill someone…

 Annie (CONF):  I don’t like the sound of where this is going

And this is going to be a full-blown mystery. He’s going to focus less on scaring them…

*flashback to the lights flickering off then popping back on, revealing a dead body causing Justin to pass out and Serena to roll her eyes*

and more on solving the mystery.

*flashback to Sydney exposing Serena as the killer, winning the challenge*

They load onto the train, where a dead body already awaits, lying on the floor. They’re in the luxury cabin, where the wealthy and elite stay. The dead body looks suspiciously like Chef.

Chef (CONF): *covered in EMT make-up to look gory* I hate my job

Chris tells them they have six hours to solve the mystery. They can lock in their answer on the touch screen located in the caboose at any time before then. The first two to clock in correct answers win immunity, while the other seven remain vulnerable. Some have giant knots in their stomach, the idea of having the prize ripped away this close to the end a devastating thought.

 Clayton (CONF):  It would just suck so much to go home right now

While others hope to bank on advantages.

 Nico (CONF):  *kissing the immunity idol* Thank you Sofia…either way I’m safe tonight

Chris lets them know their first clue – “the man was killed at 11:04pm.” He wishes them luck, before a rope drops from the ceiling and pulls him out of the train. It begins picking up speed, whizzing down the tracks.

The nine stand around the “dead” body (dead used loosely, a light cuss word was heard when Ranjitha gave the body a swift kick just to see). They stand around, waiting to see what happens next, before Chef pops back to life and screams “y’all just gonna stand there?” The nine are so startled the disperse throughout the train.

Alex ends up with Colby in a regular cart. There, a woman in a bright red hat sits in one of the rows. The two approach her and she introduces herself as Sharon. When they ask where she was the night of the crime, she innocently shrugs and says asleep. The two look at her warily.

 Colby (CONF):  *rolls eyes*

They thank her for letting them know, and move onto the next cart.

Ranjitha runs into a woman named Lily in a different regular car with a vibrant turquoise scarf. She similarly asks her for her alibi, and she tells them she was in the bathroom getting ready for bed. She begins crying, and explains to Ranjitha she was dating the man who was killed.

 Ranjitha (CONF): …Chef?

Annie and Abbey come across two gentlemen who introduce themselves as Johnson and Markus.

 Annie (CONF):  Isn’t that just…Collin and Cohen in disguise?

Cohen (CONF): *wearing a fake mustache* This is so fucking stupid

Johnson says he was on his laptop and Markus says he was drinking in the bar cart. The two girls scribble that down and continue on their way.

Clayton also runs into Sharon, who gives him the same alibi she gave Alex and Colby. She pardons herself to use the restroom, and he trifles through her things. He ends up finding a receipt for an Angry Orchard that says the purchase was made at 11:06pm.

 Clayton (CONF):  Oh this is good

When she gets back, he confronts her with the evidence, but she gets shaken and runs off. This prompts Clayton to sprint toward the caboose. He goes barreling past Nico, who had circled back to the room with the body.

 Nico (CONF):  Shit does Clayton already have an answer? I barely know what's going on right now

And approaches the caboose. On the back wall there's a blank screen with a single question.

“Who did it?”

Below is a place to insert the contestant’s name and six faces – with Sharon, Lily, Markus and Johnson being four of them. Clayton confidently types his name and clicks Sharon’s face, locking in his vote.

 Clayton (CONF):  This challenge was too easy

Ranjitha stumbles into Nico in the luxury cabin with the body. They stumble around and a napkin with cheese dust right next to him.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Alright I remember season one’s mystery being food-related…this is a good place to start

They decide to stick together and go on a hunt.

Annie and Abbey enter the snack cart, where they run into a woman with a bright purple dress who introduces herself as Ruby, chomping on a bag of Doritos.

 Abbey (CONF):  This is like the game CLUE but stupid

She tells them she was right there in the snack cart when the murder happened and proactively says that's all she knows. The two shrug, and continue off down the cart. Before they exit, they hear her mumble “I loved him” under her breath.

Rourke and Beyla enter the café at the same time and run into a man named Antonio. He’s wearing a large top hat and a monocle.

 Rourke (CONF):  Is this episode sponsored by Einstein Bagels?

He tells them he was chilling here in the café when the murder happened. The two right it down, and reluctantly agree to work together.

 Rourke (CONF):  Look, Beyla is good at these things, no one needs to know we worked together and at this point immunity is the most important thing

Nico splits off from Ranjitha to go to the bathroom. When he comes back she’s gone so he goes off on his own. He finds Ruby, the woman Annie and Abbey met, and sees her eating a bag of Doritos. He flashes back to the bag of Doritos lying next to Chef, and sprints off. On his way to the caboose, he bumps into Ranjitha. She asks what’s up, and he just says “Ruby, Doritos, bag next to Chef, I’ve solved it” in between breaths. He tells her to follow, but she’s so startled she doesn’t. He runs off to the caboose and locks in his answer – Ruby.

When Ranjitha regains composure, she runs into Annie and Abbey. Abbey asks to trade information, to which Ranjitha asks why.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  I think these two don’t think I know what they’re trying to do…

Abbey says they’re sitting on some good information, so to save time they can compare notes to see if they can figure this out together. The only thing is – she has to promise to vote with them in the next elimination ceremony. Doesn't even have to after, just this elimination ceremony.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Alright again, not stupid, I know this next one is going to be huge – two alliances of four vying for my vote…the TEA

Ranjitha agrees, saying she wants immunity. Annie and Abbey tell her about Ruby, who weirdly mumbled about loving the man who was killed and was eating a bag of Doritos. Ranjitha tells them that’s weird, because Lillian said she was dating him. There was also a napkin with cheese dust found at the crime scene. They slowly piece it together – that Lillian was framing Ruby for being his mistress.

 Annie (CONF):  Wow, immunity and Ranjitha working with us? If this elimination ceremony goes well, it could literally win me this game

The three sprint to the caboose and lock in Lillian as their answer. Annie lets Abbey and Ranjitha go first, knowing she’s safe with her legacy advantage.

Rourke and Beyla enter the security car, where footage is playing on loop. A feminine figure walking into the luxury cabin with the mysterious dead man (Chef) before the lights cut off.

 Beyla (CONF):  Hm…

A montage shows Rourke and Beyla talking to Ruby and seeing the Doritos, Alex and Colby meeting Antonio, Clayton lounging with Nico and Ranjitha in the café and Abbey and Annie chatting excitedly about the upcoming elimination ceremony.

Rourke and Beyla go back to the luxury cabin to look around and notice the napkin with cheese dust.

 Beyla (CONF):  Please how dumb do you think we are?

Beyla digs around a little more and finds a note that reads:

“Ruby,

Meet me in the luxury cabin at 11

– A.”

Rourke asks to see it and notices a coffee stain.

*flashback to Antonio saying “I was right here in the café”*

Beyla says the cheese dust makes it look like he’s trying to frame Ruby. Rourke follows-up, saying he must have sent her here to get her on the security footage and planted evidence as the final nail in the coffin. The two look at each other at the same time and exclaim “Antonio”, before sprinting off to the caboose.

 Rourke (CONF):  Ok that was sick

Alex and Colby are talking to Antonio, who is being extremely off-putting. Alex looks directly into a camera and mouthes "what the hell" as he talks.

 Alex (CONF):  Yeah it just has to be this guy I don’t even need any evidence

Colby and Alex leave and discuss, deciding to risk it and go with him. The two run off toward the caboose. A four-way split screen shows Rourke, Beyla, Alex and Colby inputting their answer – Antonio – without showing who made it first.

Now that the nine were locked in, the contestants are summoned to the luxury cabin where the six suspects – Ruby, Lily, Sharon, Markus, Antonio and Johnson await. “Markus” (so Collin) starts to take off his fake mustache, when Chris whines and tells him he’s ruining it, prompting him to roll his eyes and put the mustache back on. Chris says they had answers all over the board, but only four people got it correct. Abbey and Annie slyly look at each other, Clayton confidently puts his legs up on the chair in front of him and Nico excitedly bounces his leg before Chris announces who is correct:

Rourke, Beyla, Alex and Colby.

 Abbey (CONF):  Wait what

With the first two to lock it in being…

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Rourke and Beyla.

The two cheer and hug, before quickly brushing each other off and backing away from one another. Clayton, still shocked, asks who did it, and Chris motions for Rourke and Beyla to step forward. Rourke explains that him and Beyla decided the cheese dust linking to the Doritos was too obvious of a sign.

 Nico (CONF):  *nervously rubbing his head* Haha yeah…obviously

And when they saw the security footage show a female figure in the room before it happened, it made them suspicious. Beyla follows up saying someone was definitely framing Ruby, it was just figuring out who. The note they found sending Ruby to the luxury cabin with the coffee stain pointed them to Antonio. Rourke just turns around asking why, and Antonio says that he loved Ruby but she went off with Lily’s husband and coldly rejected him. To kill two birds with one stone, he killed the man and framed Ruby for it. He bursts into erratic tears, making the nine contestants, the twins and the other actors and actresses extremely uncomfortable.

Antonio (CONF): Why Ruby? I LOVED you

Chris awkwardly laughs and takes a broom, poking Antonio until he falls out of the train. He claps his hands together, saying he’s thankful that’s over and he can’t wait to see the drama unfold at the competition's second Gilded Chris ceremony.

At dinner in the craft services tent, Annie, Abbey, Rourke and Colby sit together and strategize. Annie shows the other three her idol, prompting them to grin. Rourke says he forgot she still had the legacy advantage, and if they play this correctly, then they can take control of this game. Annie asks what he means by “play it correctly” and that she’s playing it for herself no matter what. She reminds him that Sofia was also with them when they won it, so when she was eliminated she had to have passed it to someone who may know that she also has it, putting a target on her back. Colby counters, saying he watches Survivor and they won’t vote for her knowing she has an idol, hoping she uses it on herself and wastes it.

They continue debating until Abbey breaks it up saying either way, they've got Ranjitha on their side from the information exchange deal and Ranjitha would never go back on her word – she’ll be voting with them that night.

 Colby (CONF):  *nervously shaking* This could be it, THIS elimination ceremony could win me- I mean one of us- this whole competition

They just need one last thing to secure her vote – tell her about the idol.

 Abbey (CONF):  Information is everything in this game, and after this final display of trust Ranjitha will have no choice but to vote with us

The scene flashes to the five of them sitting at the table. Going under the same train of thought, Nico shows Ranjitha his idol in hopes to keep her from swaying.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  I have no idea what to do

The others already knew he had it, so are talking about the best way to play it. Nico nervously agrees to play it for who the group decides, but has some second thoughts.

 Nico (CONF):  If I play this for someone else and go home, I’m going to feel like a fucking idiot

Abbey approaches the table and pulls Ranjitha away, prompting the other four to become nervous. Nico says that Sofia told him that Annie also has it. Beyla says they should throw their votes another way then, because Annie will more than likely play it for herself. They debate on who, as a montage shows Chris announcing over the intercom it’s time for the elimination ceremony as Rourke’s table, Nico’s table and Abbey and Ranjitha nervously eye the intercom.

~*ELIMINATION CEREMONY*~

The contestants sit on the bleachers right outside a giant stage - the same bleachers that sealed Kirsten and Gianna's fate. Chris tells them he’s going to cut all the “intro crap” – it’s time to vote. He hands out the electronic voting devices.

Alex: This makes the most sense right now, sorry *clicks Abbey's name*

Nico: You have been dangerous ever since you came back into this game *clicks Abbey’s name*

Abbey: I think you’re the least likely to be covered by an idol tonight *clicks Nico's name*

Colby: You are THE biggest threat, the fact you’re still in this game is amazing *clicks Nico's name*

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Ok so Annie and Nico both have idols they have to play tonight…you know, if both end up working that means eight of the votes will be cancelled…Ranj has an idea

Ranjitha: *clicks an unknown name*

Chef, in a fancy tux, comes out with a plate holding eight Gilded Chris awards when Nico immediately jumps up and says he wants to use his legacy advantage. He walks up to Chris before turning around and looking at his allies. Alex nods his head, and Nico says he’s playing it for…

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himself.

 Clayton (CONF):  It only makes sense for him to play it for himself, they wouldn’t think he has an idol and is easily one of the most dangerous threats in the game

Colby curses and Abbey eyes Ranjitha. Annie confidently stands up, saying she also wants to play her idol. Similarly, she dramatically walks up to the stage, before turning around.

 Annie (CONF):  God I hope I don’t regret this

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And tosses the idol to Abbey. Beyla’s jaw drops and Alex gulps. Chris tells them that he can’t WAIT to read the votes, and will do a reading of the votes at the bottom five since idols were played. He tosses the first two Gilded Chris awards to the two immune.

Rourke. Beyla.

The two are holding their breath, so thankful they're safe at such a crazy elimination ceremony. Chris tosses the next two Gilded Chris awards to...

Alex. Ranjitha.

The two hug and jump up and down, Ranjitha going "hooah" when Alex hits a drop. That leaves Nico, Abbey, Annie, Clayton and Colby vulnerable and means at least one of the five were voted against.

Collin and Cohen, also in fancy tuxes, bring Chris a printed out copy of the results from the electronic voting devices. They stand next to him, awaiting the results. Cohen sees Alex already with an award and smiles, shooting him a thumbs up. Chris reads the first vote.

Nico. Doesn’t count.

 Nico (CONF):  *breathes a heavy sigh of relief* I knew it…I knew it

Chris looks down the list and giddily laughs with excitement before announcing the second vote.

Abbey. Doesn’t count.

Abbey throws her hands on her head. She squeezes Annie into a huge hug.

 Abbey (CONF):  I can’t fucking believe it…my heart is pounding

Third vote: Nico. Doesn’t count.

 Alex (CONF):  So...what happens now? Obviously everyone voted for Nico or Abbey

Fourth vote: Abbey. Doesn’t count.

 Colby (CONF):  Are we going to revote? Who would we even vote for?

Fifth vote: Nico. Doesn’t count.

 Beyla (CONF):  Holy shit man this is too much

Sixth vote: Abbey. Doesn’t count.

 Rourke (CONF):  So if Ranjitha really is voting with us, this means my alliance is safe either way right?

Seventh vote: Nico. Doesn’t count.

 Clayton (CONF):  I guess it makes the most sense to vote Annie? I love her but I mean come on she's so dangerous

Eighth vote: Abbey. Doesn’t count.

 Annie (CONF):  Hot Clayton is the obvious next choice

Chris dramatically eyes the bottom of the list, feigning gasps. Collin and Cohen, still standing next to him, roll their eyes.

Cohen (CONF): Dude, we know you know the results

But even with the annoyed sarcasm, the two look completely invested in what is going to happen.

Collin (CONF): This shit is wild

Chris reads the last vote…

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Colby.

The whole area is hit with dead silence.

 Ranjitha (CONF):  Look, I did not come here to play

Abbey and Annie immediately dart angry looks at Ranjitha, while Alex throws his hands on his head in disbelief and Beyla just loudly draws out a “what.” Rourke is frozen in place and Annie throws her head on her lap.

Colby just sits there, speechless.

 Colby (CONF):  What...the fuck...just happened?

Colby looks at Ranjitha in disbelief, who fervently avoids eye contact. He begins hugging down the line – Alex. Clayton. Abbey. Annie. Rourke. He stops at Ranjitha, who reaches out her arms. He just angrily shakes his head and brushes past her. Beyla. Nico.

The hugging ends at Chef, who gives him a firm handshake. He dramatically steps aside to reveal the Walk of Shame. Colby hangs his head and walks down it, getting in the Limo of Losers.

 Colby (CONF):  I can't believe this...what happened? Either way this fucking sucks…this game was an absolutely unforgettable experience…wow….I don’t even know what else to say

Chris tells him that he is so proud of them for the drama of the episode, and can’t wait to see what happens to Ranjitha after this game-shaking vote. Chris asks Beyla who she wants to bring to the luxury cabin for the next episode and she says Clayton. Rourke turns and scans the crowd before his eyes land on Ranjitha.

 Rourke (CONF):  Oh it’s on

Ranjitha.

She uncomfortably thanks him and walks over for a hug, but his arms remain crossed. Chris says without further ado – it’s party time.

Chris sends the group out in downtown L.A. like they did after the "Heroes vs. Villains" challenge. Collin and Cohen giddily look at each other, Cohen pulling a little flask out of his pants.

Cohen (CONF): This is the part I've been waiting for

They head to bars, and for one of the first times in the game, the divide carries out through the party. Rourke, Abbey and Annie sit at the bar taking shots. The three are trying to gauge their options.

 Annie (CONF):  This is it...I wasn't technically voted off, but this vote may have just ended my game

Abbey says she can't believe Ranjitha would go back on her word. She remembers everyone defending her after the treasure hunt.

*flashback to Kelsey stealing Ranjitha's key then her shocked face when she doesn't receive the last marshmallow*

Meanwhile, at a little V.I.P. lounge area, Collin, Cohen, Alex, Nico and Clayton happily laugh and play drinking games. Beyla and Ranjitha join them, and they all sit there and enjoy each other's company, laughing and drinking.

Eventually things transition to the dance floor. Alex runs over to get Rourke, Abbey and Annie to join, but the three decide to stay at the bar. Alex hangs his head and walks away.

 Alex (CONF):  I get why they're mad...I'm just bummed, normally we're good at putting this stuff behind us for the nights

He returns as the Dworsky's take over the dance floor with Beyla and Nico, Ranjitha and Clayton laugh along on the outskirts. Alex joins, taking one last look at his three friends sitting dejected at the bar before the scene cuts to black.

Trivia

 * This is the first Gilded Chris ceremony that a male contestant was voted off, as both voted off in Holding Out for a Hero, Kirsten and Gianna, were female
 * With this, the legacy advantage is no longer in play