Author: JustSkipIt
Rating: PG
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Disclaimer: I own none of these characters nor do I own Survivor. And believe it or not, I also don't own any small islands. On the other hand, this island is fictional so let's say I own it. I'm making no money from this fiction and intend no copyright infringement.

Joyce and Julie sit on the Early Show Survivor show set. “Welcome, Joyce,” Julie says with a big smile, “the latest castaway voted off Survivor - Ash Island and the 3rd member of the Jury.”

“Thank you, Julie,” Joyce smiles.

Show Clip - We see a shot of Joyce talking with Richard as the two break up firewood. It is clear that this clip is from one of the early episodes and they are discussing Faith’s being a dangerous factor in the game. Next we see Joyce hugging her husband, Rupert, as he leaves and looking longingly at Dawn.

“Let’s talk about last night’s show,” Julie suggests, “Last night your family members visited the island.”

“Julie,” Joyce says, “if you spend this long, 26 days, in a situation like this, you can’t even imagine how important that visit can be.”

“Explain about that.”

“Being on the island is exhausting physically, emotionally, and mentally. You’re dirty, tired, hungry and involved in a dynamic mind game with 15 other people who are just as exhausted and desperate as you.” She takes a breath. “A visit from a family member is a huge break from the cruelty of the game.”

“Wow,” Julie says, “You sound almost like you found the emotional aspect worse than the physical.”

Show Clip - We see a shot of Joyce suggesting to Buffy that Mac lost the hooks on purpose followed by her confessional saying she doesn’t mind misleading her daughter.

“Yet,” Julie continues, “one of the biggest secrets on the island, the fact that Buffy and you are mother and daughter, was revealed last night.”

Show Clip - Tara looks at pictures of the survivors before passing them around. She looks strangely at Buffy and Joyce. Then she confronts Faith and Kendra to tell them about the situation.

“Yes,” Joyce agrees, “we knew this was just a matter of time. I honestly believe that The Faith Alliance was voting one of us off regardless. Our only shot was getting Robin and Willow to flip with us and take out that group.”

Show Clip - Buffy talking to Willow and then Robin to propose her plan to take them to the final four

“The Faith Alliance, as you call it, has been around since day two. Is that longer than you though it would last?”

Show Clip - Faith, Kendra, and Tara lighting the fire

“Each member of any alliance is in it because she believes that she is better off in that group than outside it,” Joyce says. “That group has lasted 26 days because it’s working for them.”

“Joyce Summers,” Julie says, “thanks for joining us here on the Early Show.”