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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 16: And the Winner of Sole Survivor is....?

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Summary:

Buck and Eddie return home. A year later, the winner of Sole Survivor is revealed.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 15: Days 37-39

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Summary:

The final four compete to see who will make it to the final Tribal Council and present their case to the jury as the fight for Sole Survivor comes to a close.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 14: Days 35-36

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

After an emotional Tribal Council, the remaining players try to figure out how to balance their emotions well enough to continue playing this game.

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And I'm doing something special for the live reunion portion of this show! Do you have a question about anything that's happened in the fic so far that you would like to ask me, the author, about? Send me an ask, and if I can structure it into the story, it will be asked during the question and answer portion in chapter 16 after the winner has been revealed.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 13: Days 33-34

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

Emotions are at an all-time high in the aftermath of a blindside and the continue fight between the two main power alliances. All the while an anticipated Survivor reward brings some much needed comfort

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 12: Days 31-32

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter summary:

Buck and Eddie restrategize after almost making a risky move. Meanwhile, the fight between power alliances continues as the plan for a blindside comes to fruition.

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and here is the very last poll of the entire fic. And no, you don't get to know who's still here.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 11: Days 29-30

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter summary:

After another stressful Tribal Council, Buck and Eddie share a moment. Meanwhile, everyone is worried about when a potential blindside may occur, and race to see which alliance will be the one to claim it.

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and here a poll to influence what happens in chapter 13! (yes we're skipping a chapter with these bc i'm getting ahead in writing the chapters again)

only putting two here so we don't tie again

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 10: Days 27-28

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter summary:

The castaways finally merge into one tribe, and the scramble for the most powerful alliance begins. Meanwhile, Buck and Eddie's alliance and relationship is on the topic of everyone's mind as they finally reunite.

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and here the poll to influence the next chapter!

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 9: Days 25-26

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter summary:

With the merge in the back of everyone's mind, the contestants scramble to see who they want to work with to further their game. Meanwhile, Eddie and Taylor's alliance causes more problems than solutions on Earthquake.

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and then a vote to help influence chapter 10

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 8: Days 22-24

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter summary:

After a shocking vote on Landslide's tribe, the castaways scramble to keep the power they thought they had. While on Earthquake, an unexpected alliance forms.

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Surprise poll for my Survivor au

Didn't think I was going to do one of these for this chapter, but I'm realizing that I have two good storylines I could do for this next vote, so I'm now interested to see what other people think.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 7: Days 19-21

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

As the numbers start to dwindle, all alliances begin to prepare for the merge. However, can they survive one last twist before then?

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 6: Days 16-18

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

Tensions rise as alliances continue to be put to the test. Ravi and Albert on Tsunami feel betrayed after Blair's attempted blindside and Becca on Landslide is trying to find anyway to stay in the came. All while Buck and Eddie deal with the fall out of their argument and try to figure out how to work with each other. Can they talk it out and continue to dominate the game, or will this be the end of their alliance?

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and here's a poll to influence the events of chapter 8!

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 5: Days 13-15

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

Trust continues to be put to the test as each tribe starts to make some big moves. Can the alliances hold strong in the event of a betrayal, or will this start the breaking point?

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and here's a poll to influence the events of chapter 7 :)

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 4: Days 10-12

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

Tensions continue to rise after the tribe swap, as Landslide is falling to pieces while the members of Tsunami and Earthquake start to make some big moves.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 3: Days 7-9

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary:

As Earthquake comes back from their very first Tribal Council, Buck and Eddie share a tender moment. While the tension of the game gets cranked up to eleven with a classic Survivor twist.

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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Chapter 2: Days 4-6

Rating: T Fandom: 9-1-1 Ship: Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz

Chapter Summary

The tribes adjust to their environment as the first major storm rushes in, and Tsunami continues to fight among themselves. Meanwhile, tensions rise over on Earthquake, as one member begins to show their true colors.

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And here’s another poll to effect the results of Chapter 5!

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General Thoughts 9-1-1 8x12, Spoilers below

I really liked this episode. I think it closed out Maddie's storyline well and it jumpstarted Eddie's storyline in Texas well as well.

And considering it was both their 100th episodes, it made perfect sense.

I've seen many people call this a filler episode, and while I can't outright disagree with that, I also can't agree with it. Because when I think of 9-1-1 filler episodes, I think of "Dosed," or "Jinxed," or "Treasure Hunt". Something with a story that was newly introduced in the beginning of the episode and then wrapped up at the end of the episode.

This was not that.

It continued Maddie's story into it's close. While it continued Eddie's storyline of trying to reconnect with Chris, and started his storyline in Texas. It carried the stories, it didn't both start and complete them.

As far as people saying that it was disappointing because, as the 118th episode, they thought it would be a bit bigger, I would like to pose some insight into that thought as well.

Let's take a little walk down memory lane to see how the other big number episodes of 9-1-1 operate. (you're going to see a pattern)

The 50th episode of the show was in 4x04 "9-1-1, What's Your Grievance." Here we had the establishing of the Buckley parent's awfulness and a big secret that Maddie knew, Buck didn't, and Chimeny had to try to keep to himself. And then at the end of the episode, that large secret was revealed, leading to the plot of the next episode 4x05 "Buck Begins"

The 100th episode of the show was 7x04, "Buck, Bothered, and Bewildered." Again, this establishes the plot that Buck is discovering something about himself, and jealous about Eddie's new friendship. And the episode ends with the kiss, introducing the plot that Buck is bisexual. Something that is carried and talked about through 7x05 "You Don't Know Me."

Do you see where I'm going with this?

The 118th episode continues the plot of Eddie seeking reconciliation with his son. It establishes his plot in Texas and how he's struggling, how he feels disconnected from Chris, and a little with himself. While also highlighting the struggles he has with his mom. And the episode ends with Chris talking to his dad one-on-one, and they have a heartfelt moment where Eddie is vulnerable, and Chris is supportive of him. It isn't (hopefully) the end of their reconciliation, as there are still many conversations that need to happen. But it's the first time in a long time that Eddie's able to 1. talk to his son without getting interrupted, 2. hug his son, and 3. is the first time he looks like himself since being in Texas. This will all be carried over and continued to be talked about in 8x05 "Invisible".

In all of those instances, it was a stepping stone to something greater.

And 9-1-1 has always been a show about family, so it's only fitting that the 118th episode ends with a family that was broken starting to come back together again.

Overall, I really liked this episode as a whole. It felt well paced between Eddie and Maddie's storylines, and neither felt like it had more weight than the other. The emergencies were also fun to watch.

I have more thoughts about the individual storylines, but those will be in different posts.