Derek

There are costs and benefits to both decisions, but you ultimately settle on the diplomatic option. Derek IS a big threat, and getting him out of the house will not only give you and your allies a better chance of winning power, but it will also let you maintain your current relationships with players like Julian, Liam and Ellie. You know that not everyone in the alliance will be happy with the decision, but you believe it's what's best for your game.

With a consensus reached, you, Daisy Mae, Roxy and Isabel make a plan to inform the rest of the alliance the following day, then you call it a night. Roxy heads to the bathroom to take a shower while you, Daisy Mae and Isabel make your way to the back bedroom. When you go inside, the lights are out and Alina and Ellie are already asleep. Quietly, you whisper to your two companions that you want to stay up and talk to Daisy Mae for a little while longer before turning in, and Isabel nods in understanding. Isabel goes to her bed, then hesitates, then turns back to you and takes your hand in hers. Isabel whispers "Good night, John", then squeezes your hand before crawling into bed.

You take Daisy Mae to sit at the dining room table. Aside from the sound of the shower running and Derek's muffled snores, the house is completely quiet. You sit down with Daisy Mae and ask her how she feels about everything. She admits that she has mixed feelings about the alliance targeting Julian. When the two of you talked with Julian alone, you said you'd be willing to look out for him if he kept you both safe, and it feels wrong to go against that. You acknowledge her feelings, and reaffirm with her that, even when this game gets difficult, you'll have her back no matter what.

Daisy Mae doesn't say anything in response to this. Instead, she moves to sit in your lap, cradling her soft, warm body against yours as the two of you embrace. You kiss, and in that moment the house falls away as you lose yourself in the passion of it. In the stillness of the dining room, you hold each other close and share a true lover's kiss. Daisy Mae's hands dig into your shoulders and caress the back of your head as you run your fingers through her silky chestnut hair. You kiss her cheek and her neck, eliciting rumbling giggles and soft moans. Some time later, you don't know how long, you break apart and she lays her head on your shoulder. She explores your chest with her hands as you rub the small of her back.

You almost want to stay there forever but, eventually, you hear the sound of the shower stop. You whisper to Daisy Mae and ask if she's ready for bed, to which she sighs disappointedly but says yes. You can tell she wants to stay close, so you scoop her up by her legs and pick her up. She squeaks in surprise before shushing herself, trying to not to wake the other houseguests up. Daisy Mae holds her arms around your neck for support as you bridal carry to the bedroom, staring into your eyes and trying desperately not to laugh in joy. It takes a bit of effort to get you both through the doorway without bumping into anything, but you eventually lay her down in bed and give her one more kiss before crawling in next to her. You lay on your side, spooning Daisy Mae as she drapes your arm over her waist before sleep overtakes you both.