PREVIOUSLY ON SURVIVOR: The tribes merged, and many duos reconciled. Kelley and Lauren were excited to work together, knowing that not having Devens or David was going to help their game. Shan and Ricard embraced but also knew that they would have to manage their threat level since they both were fairly fresh, new players and Ricard just had his epic fire-making moment. Crystal told Kenny how difficult it had been for her, and he reciprocated, saying he had her back. “We can’t really trust Sarah or Ricard, so stay with me and you’ll be okay,” Ken said. Jenn and Hali were also excited to be together, with Hali feeling like she finally had good positioning in the game having sided with Stacey and Christine. Sarah and Wendell were the only two without a duo and bonded over it. “It’s so difficult to be out here knowing I don’t have the same support system as everyone else,” Wendell said, “Since Dom was my buddy and I really wanted to play with him as much as I was scared of his abilities in this game.” Sarah told Wendell she’d take care of him if he took care of her. “I’ve got your back,” Sarah said.