7. The Bluffs

Day 5

The three lovely ladies who did not win the fishing challenge enjoyed a day with Maxon at the bluffs. Why they chose to where the outfits they did to visit the semi-wilderness, one may never know. Overall it went... okay.

It wasn't until after they had returned to the Pern Estate that anything 'special' happened. Jolene, who had refused Maxon's embrace earlier in the day seemed to have warmed up to him enough for a first kiss. Perhaps she realized she was in jeopardy of going home. Or maybe she was trying to be brave and overcome whatever shyness she might have had before. Whatever it was, it was a sweet moment that they share.

An hour later, Maxon was scheduled to make a choice. A friend he'd come to care about, one of the four left, he had to say goodbye too. It was not an easy decision but he did it.

"Dearest Alexis, its been a privilege getting to know you. I think we both know that it is time to say goodbye." Maxon wiped away her tear and gave her a parting kiss on the cheek.

And then there were three...