The episode begins with a somber mood throughout the camp, because everybody thinks about what the Temple Mission is going to be like. They know that the winner of the Temple Mission will send two teams up to the Temple of Fate, where one team will be eliminated that night. Chelsea recognizes she and Skyler will be a target because of the Samadhi, but states she's not worried about it and they will do good that day. Max doesn't feel afraid of the Temple Mission, because if he wins, it would be nice; if he loses, then he wouldn't be a target for the Temple.