If You're Not Lying, You're Not Playing the Game Right

If You're Not Lying, You're Not Playing the Game Right is the 3rd episode of Survivor: Espana

Previously On Survivor...
Ardilla realized that Gina and Virginia's bickering would be a key part to the strategy. But while Willis and Raph felt the need to get them on good terms again, the majority alliance hopefuls wanted them to stay apart. Meanwhile, Willis found a huge rock, and damaged his arm while investigating.

Over at Musaraña, the workers and the swimmers both seen 2 subgroups form. But it wasn't enough to derail them from their alliances. Elmo had a moment of bonding over a photo of his family. Susan and Ronda's relationship, though tricky, is proving to be a blast. But for a while, the majority didn't have a plan.

With Willis having to sit out, Musaraña got fishing gear rather easily. But they crashed and burned at the immunity challenge. Afterwards, Elmo got news about Ronda, and blackmailed her into voting against her alliance. But while she feared that it would put a target on her back, the threats were no more than mere homophobia, turning the entire tribe against Elmo. 16 are left. Who will be voted out tonight?

Challenges
Reward Challenge:  Free Fallin'  You will jump off a high platform onto a cargo net. Your hands will be tied to your chest to avoid the incident we had the last time we ran this challenge. Afterwards, you will climb off and run back to the mat. Then the next person goes. Once all 8 of you are on the mat, you will then go across a balance beam. Now, at any time after you are all on the mat, you may untie your arms. This will slow your tribe down, but will also make it easier for you to cross the balance beam. Or, you can leave them tied, which will make the beam tougher, but won't slow your tribe down as much. First tribe to get all 8 members across the beam wins. Reward:Two Tarps

Immunity Challenge: Blind Leading the Blind All but one of you will be blindfolded. The other one will be a caller. They will audibly guide you to a series of 4 items. You must bring each item back over a red line on the near side to this wall. First tribe to get all four items back over wins

Initial Reactions
Night 6 would turn out to be a more interesting night for Musaraña.

Danielle: Okay. That was intense.

Susan: No kidding.

Confessional- Susan: When Ronda said that Elmo had threatened us, I got really nervous about that. Anything you can do to get an advantage in this game is noteworthy. So I'm glad that he decided to back out.

Ronda: Sad thing is, he warned me that he knew a secret of mine, blackmailing me into voting for Jack.

Matthew: Yeah, he said that you were a "dangerous to all of us." What a jerk.

Ronda: Must of found out I'm a lesbian, then. Typical.

Danielle: Wow. Okay then.

Confessional-Ronda: Coming out of the closet to the tribe was not something that I was expecting to do tonight. I was going to wait until the merge. Better to get everyone on the same page. Susan didn't even know until that night. But now that someone brought that up, might as well get it out.

Later in the night, Susan is sitting by the river.

Confessional-Susan: After Tribal, Ronda came out of the closet. And I'm just letting her have this moment right now. But hopefully, she doesn't screw it up too much.

Susan gets up, and walks down towards camp.

Confessional-Susan: I didn't know that I was bi until I met Ronda. So I didn't plan when to break the news to the other castaways because I didn't know there was any news to break. But now is Ronda's moment. So it's definitely not now.

The title sequence plays.

Day 7
At Ardilla, the sun hasn't been up for a really long time yet. Gina is sitting at the fire, enjoying herself some rice.

Confessional-Gina: One of the things I love about my husband is that, no matter what, we always have breakfast every Saturday morning. And this is probably the first time in a few decades where that hasn't happened. So I'm obviously sad about that. But this is the adventure. There's no way I'd turn it down.

Virginia comes up along the hillside.

Virginia: Hey.

Gina: Hey.

Virginia: Look. We've had some rough times over the last few days. And it was over something really stupid.

Gina: Yeah. Let's just let bygones be bygones.

Virginia: Alright.

Confessional-Gina: I'm not sure how long I have left on this Earth. So I really don't have enough time to have enemies. So I want to patch up my relationships I already have.

Confessional-Virginia: It's been four days. The incident happened 2 tribal councils ago. Maybe it is time to let it go.

Gina: So, we're not an alliance?

Virginia: No, but that doesn't mean we can't talk.

As you probably guessed, Julia is looking on. And she is not happy.

Confessional-Julia: Well, they're talking again. And that means they'll probably patch things up here soon. So I need to get a new strategy. Or else the majority alliance will fall into a drawing of rocks.

So she hunts down Sue and let's her know what happened.

Sue: That's not good.

Julia: No it's not.

Confessional-Sue: One of the things that you hate to say is that people not getting along affects your strategy. And in this case, we were relying on them not getting along. So the fact that they are doing better now tells you that we may need to be creative.

Sue: You got an idea?

Julia: Nope.

Sue: Darn.

Over at Musaraña, the tribe is desperate for entertainment.

Danielle: I hear that there's a reward challenge today.

Susan: Oh yeah. Wonder what it's going to be.

Over by the river, a similar scene.

Laura: I'm going to go whittle something.

Ramon: Have fun.

Matthew: I could whittle something.

Matthew goes and follows Laura. Meanwhile, another group is by the shelter.

Confessional-Ronda: So Jack volunteered to give up his shirt for our entertainment. Which some of you ladies are probably enjoying. And I'm going to use it and my sewing equipment to create some bean-bag like things.

Ronda had brought along a sewing kit as her luxury item. Originally intended in case she tore her clothes, this seemed like a good reason to use it.

Confessional-Joan: So, each bag contains 1 ration of rice. I figure we'll start breaking into the rice bags come the end of the game. But by then, we'll be entertained enough by Survivor that we won't need to throw rice wrapped in shirts.

The tribe decides to play a brief game before the challenge begins.

Ronda: Quick sum up.

She plants a stick into the ground, about 15 yards from the shelter. Ronda: Everybody gets a throw from the shelter. Whoever gets it the closest gets tree mail.

Joan goes first. Her shot lands about 10 feet from the stick.

Joan: They're not that heavy.

Up next is Susan. She lands just outside of Joan's bag. Then comes Ramon, who lands about 12 feet from the shelter. He swears. Then Danielle comes up. Her bag lands within 8 feet of the stick, setting the new mark.

Danielle: It's all in the wrist, and how you don't bend it.

Matthew goes up and lands 10 feet away, but not close enough. Laura's shot lands on top of Joan's, which is impressive, but not enough. Shirtless Jack steps up to the oche and throws it 60 feet, meaning that it's too far away from the stick.

Jack: Dammit.

Finally, Ronda comes up. Her shot is not very flattering, having landed 20 feet from the pin, and having rolled the last ten.

Ronda: Nice job, Danielle.

Danielle: Thanks.

A few of the rice bags are thrown.

Reward Challenge
Probst: COME ON IN, GUYS!

The Free Fallin' challenge is set. The tribes walk in. Both tribes look determined.

Probst: Ardilla getting their first look at the new Musaraña tribe. Elmo voted out at the last Tribal Council.

A few surprised faces, though not a whole lot.

Julia: Makes sense.

Ronda heard that comment.

Ronda: Meet me at the well afterwards. Fun story.

Probst: Alright, are you ready to get to today's reward challenge?

Another needless question.

Probst: For today's challenge, you will jump off a high platform onto a cargo net. Your hands will be tied to your chest to avoid the incident we had the last time we ran this challenge.

I should point out that a gentleman was used in the dream team shots.

Probst: Afterwards, you will climb off and run back to the mat. Then the next person goes. Once all 8 of you are on the mat, you will then go across a balance beam.

When you get a chance, go to any staircase. Look at the height from the bottom step to the ground. That's how high it was.

Probst: Now, at any time after you are all on the mat, you may untie your arms. This will slow your tribe down, but will also make it easier for you to cross the balance beam. Or, you can leave them tied, which will make the beam tougher, but won't slow your tribe down as much. First tribe to get all 8 members across the beam wins reward. Do you wanna know what you're playing for?

Again, a needless question.

Probst: Winning tribe gets tarps. Two tarps. This will help a lot in keeping you dry come the rain. I know it's worth playing for. I'll give you a minute to strategize. We'll get started.

In the huddle, Ardilla has a huge concern.

Sue: Are you sure you're up for this?

Gina: Why wouldn't I be?

Jeffery: What if you hurt yourself?

Gina: I don't see you guys complaining.

Jeffery: We're young. Our bones are still strong enough for this. Now, don't get us wrong. We want the tarps too. But we are willing to forego them for your safety.

Gina: I'll be fine. Trust me.

Probst: TIME!

After the huddle, the tribes get into position.

Probst: Here we go. For reward. Survivors Ready? Go! Gina and Joan are going first.

To the surprise and delight of everyone, Gina didn't get hurt on the fall. This allows the game to continue.

Probst: Gina, at 73 years old, is not letting anything slow her down. Go Musaraña. Go Ardilla. Laura and Virginia now up. Neither one wasting a lot of time. Go Musaraña. Go, Ardilla. Jack and Willis now out for the tribes.

Willis, on his way out, gets his foot trapped in the net.

Probst: Willis is stuck, opening the door for Musaraña. Go Musaraña. Susan now jumping. Willis is free. Go Ardilla.

Willis: This has not been a good week for my limbs.

Probst: Go Musaraña. Raphael and Ramon now. They're both off. Go Ardilla. Go Musaraña. Julia and Danielle now for their tribes. Danielle is a little slow. Go Ardilla. Larry now jumping. Go Musaraña. Go Ardilla. Jeffery and Ronda now up for their tribes. They're not wasting any time. Go, Sue. Go, t's very tight through the first stage. Both tribes are clear. Start on the balance beam.

Gina unties her knot on the way to the beam. Meanwhile, the entire Musaraña tribe does it at the mat. Sue goes across right away.

Probst: Everyone on Musaraña is untying. Gina the only one for Ardilla, and she's doing it on the way there. Sue's across. Julia now up to the beam. She's across. Musaraña now free. Larry now on the beams. He's across. Ronda and Willis on the beam. They're across. Jack and Raph are on the beams. Raph's across. Virginia is on the beam. Jack's across. Ramon just sprints across. Virginia is across. Jeffery and Susan now crossing.

As they established, everyone from Ardilla except for Jeffery and Gina ran to either side of the beam. Sue, Julia, and Larry to Jeffery's left, and Willis, Virginia, and Raphael to his right. This was in case Gina needed help while crossing.

Probst: They're both across. Gina and Laura now on the beam. Laura's across. And so is Gina. ARDILLA WINS REWARD!

After the brief celebration, they're back on the mats.

Probst: Ardilla, come grab your tarps.

The Ardilla tribe makes an impromptu decision to allow Gina the honor of carrying the tarps.

Probst: Musaraña, I have nothing for you. Grab your stuff. Head back to camp.

Confessional- Jeffery: I saw the challenge, and I was very concerned that we were going to have to forfeit for Gina's sake. But then she turned out to be pretty badass. So fortunately, that wasn't a problem. And even more so, we're staying dry tonight.

Afterwards
So the Musaraña tribe didn't get tarps. To make matters worse, it rains on the way back to camp. And not that fun rain shower that kids like to splash their feet in. No. I'm talking about total downpour, completely miserable, this-is-why-Harrison-was-only-president-for-a-month type rain.

Danielle: Yay. Home sweet home.

Confessional-Susan: The Ardilla tribe won tarps at today's reward challenge.

Everyone immediately huddles up in the shelter.

Joan: Hope this passes soon.

At Ardilla, the tribe walked into camp under their tarps.

Sue: Okay, let's set the tarps up right away. They tie the tarps to the roof. Didn't take a lot of effort.

Julia: Still sucks.

At Musaraña, some water drips onto Ramon from the shelter.

Ramon: Oh jeez.

Jack: We'll get through this.

At Ardilla,

Julia and Willis: Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.

Rock crushes scissors, so Julia won.

Willis: Aggh.

Julia: Yes!

Lightning cracks, meaning it's an official storm. At Musaraña,

Matthew: Lord, please allow us the strength to get through this.

Laura: Amen.

At Ardilla, Gina: I gotta pee real bad. Stupid storm.

Jeffery laughs. At Musaraña,

Susan: Twenty minutes without any thunder. This is good.

Ronda: This could be over soon.

Thunder sounds.

Susan: Oh, come on!

At Ardilla,

Raphael: Don't worry about a thing. Cuz every little thing.

Raphael and Virginia: Gonna be alright.

Confessional-Susan: I bet they were really enjoying that.

At Ardilla, the rain has finally come to an end, and the confines of the shelter can be safely breached.

Julia: That was rough.

Raphael: Yeah.

Confessional-Larry: We were stuck in the shelter for what seemed like four hours...

An on screen graphic reads: Storm Length 1 hour 30 minutes

Confessional-Larry: ...and about the time that the storm ended, it's back to the classic Survivor game that we all know and love.

Larry is about to go fishing when he is stopped by Jeffery.

Jeffery: You got 30 seconds? I'll make it quick.

Larry: Alright.

Jeffery: After seeing that last challenge, I'm thinking we should still go for Gina. I'm thinking that she very well could get hurt playing this game. And as much as you want to play strategy, I would feel better if keep everyone safe.

Larry: I don't feel comfortable arguing that logic. I'll at least think about it.

Jeffery: Alright.

Confessional-Larry: There's no doubt that Gina is much more durable than we thought she was. But when someone uses safety as their argument, you don't want to say no. So I'll entertain his arguments.

Meanwhile, Willis and Raphael are stopped by Gina.

Gina: I want to help you two get rid of Julia.

Raphael: What?

Gina: She has to have her way every single time. I don't do that.

Confessional-Gina: I'm not just a durable old lady. I'm also a Survivor castaway. And castaways do whatever it takes to become the sole survivor. If Julia, Sue, Larry, and Jeffery get the majority alliance, they'll just pick us off one by one.

Willis: Well, it's not much, but it will make this situation a little easier. Thanks.

Confessional-Gina: Since Willis and Raph already have a beef with Julia, I'll join them and hope for the best.

Confessional-Willis: I'm 90-95% certain that Gina will bail on us after this vote. But right now, Raph and I need all the help we can get. So I'm good to go on this.

Over at Musaraña, the tribe is finally glad that the storm is over. So they celebrate by pretty much stereotyping themselves by their alliances. The swimmers are swimming and the workers are working. Let's join the workers, who are getting the fire started back up.

Danielle: So, hypothetically speaking, let's say one of us gains the power to just pick off one member of our tribe. Who would we go for?

Joan: I would stick the course and go Jack. Just not a good guy.

Laura: Me, personally, Ronda. I think that she could be a huge threat come the merge.

Danielle: I'd go with Ramon. Seems like an ass. May be better to get rid of him.

Confessional-Joan: We are definitely outside the majority alliance. So we are definitely going to need to win tomorrow's challenge. Or otherwise all of the workers have a one in 3 shot of a trip to vote-off land.

For the swimmers, there is one question on everyone's mind.

Matthew: So, what do we do if we lose tomorrow

Ramon: Not a clue.

Susan: Let's try to win tomorrow. That way, we don't need one.

Swimmers in unison: Alright.

Confessional- Ronda: So, basically, we're using the fact that we don't have a plan as motivation for us to win tomorrow's challenge. Because we really don't want to go to Tribal.

Immunity Challenge
Probst: COME ON IN GUYS!

The castaways approach a high wall with a catwalk on top. Behind it is the Blind Leading The Blind challenge site.

Probst: Alright, first things first. Ardilla, I'll take back the idol.

Probst practically has to wrestle it out of Larry's hands.

Probst: Castaways get more and more protective of that thing over the years. I love it. So, are you ready to get to today's immunity challenge?

Didn't need to be asked.

Probst: For today's challenge, all but one of you will be blindfolded. The other one will be a caller. They will audibly guide you to a series of 4 items. You must bring each item back over a red line on the near side to this wall. First tribe to get all four items back over wins immunity. Losers go to Tribal Council tomorrow, where someone will be the third person voted out of this game. I'll give you a minute to strategize. We'll get started.

The course itself is bare, with apologies to Dalton Ross. There's an item in both of the back corners, Flint on the left, and a shovel on the right. A blow gun is in the middle, and a canteen is on the left gate, half way up. There's a fence dividing the two tribe's area, as well as the course from the outside area. The tribes are in position.

Probst: Calling for Ardilla is Gina. Calling for Musaraña is Jack. For immunity. Survivors ready? Go! The tribes head out.

Gina: Sue, left, left, left. Go left.

Jack: Ronda, veer towards 10 o' clock. Danielle, stay at 12 o' clock.

Probst: I will not talk again until the challenge is over unless one of you breaks a rule. Good luck.

Danielle is approaching the blow gun. So is Larry.

Gina: Larry. Stop. Hands out to the left.

Jack: Danielle, start spreading your hands out.

Larry and Danielle grab the blow gun. Larry first.

Jack: Danielle, come 6 o'clock. Straight line.

Gina: Larry, quarter turn toward my voice.

Ronda approaches the canteen.

Jack: Ronda, canteen. 2:00. Grab it

She immediately goes for it.

Jack: Alright. I'm at your 5 now. Bring it back.

Danielle and Larry score for their tribes very close to each other, but definitely in that order. But that's overlooked, as Ronda decides to be a smart-aleck and take a swig from the empty canteen.

Jack: Laura, 11:00 for 20 paces... Dang it, Ronda. You found where I hid my beer.

Ronda: I thought that tasted funny.

Joan: Save some for me, will you?

Ronda decided not to fake the physical effects and went straight for the line. A little later, Virginia gets close to the shovel.

Gina: Virginia. There's one your left.

She starts reaching out for it. She feels something?

Virginia: Is it a shovel?

Gina: Yeah. Just follow the sound of my voice. Raph, you also have one near you. Straight out left.

Raphael was towards the back fence. He heads to his left towards the flint.

Jack: Matthew, a flint rock at 11:00.

Virginia brings the shovel back over the line and plants it. Matthew grabs the flint.

Jack: Alright, 3:00, Matthew. Just follow my voice.

He returns pretty quick. So, just in case you've lost track, Musaraña is looking for the shovel, and Ardilla is looking for the canteen. Laura finds her way to the shovel.

Jack: Laura, shovel at 12:00.

She grabs the shovel and heads back. Meanwhile, Julia is nearing the canteen.

Gina: Julia, item to your left.

Jack: Laura, you're clear. Hurry!

As Laura starts her sprint, Julia grabs the canteen and goes. It's ultimately comes down to a foot race between Julia and Laura. They cross the line to close together for anyone's comfort.

Gina: Wow. That was close.

Probst: That was an intense finish. Go ahead and take off your blind folds. Head to the other side of the wall.

Jack: Who won, Jeff?

Probst: I'll tell you when I find out.

After a few replays of the finish are seen, Jeff informs the tribe of the decision.

Probst: So, we reviewed the finish on the monitor. And we came to the conclusion that we do have indisputable evidence that either tribe won the challenge. According to the Survivor rules, that means that the challenge finished tied.

Danielle: Wow.

Probst: So here's what we're going to do. We're going to play a golden item showdown. We're resetting the challenge as we speak. The first tribe to bring back any item will win immunity. I'll give you a minute to strategize. We'll get started.

After the strategy period, we learn that the canteen is on the center of the back wall. The flint is on the left wall, 2/3 of the way from the front to the back. The blow gun is in a similar spot, but on the right wall. The shovel is on the back wall, halfway between the canteen and the corner.

Probst: This is the Golden Item showdown. For immunity. Survivors ready? Go!

The tribes head back out.

Jack: Susan, 1:00. Everybody else, head back.

Gina: Straight ahead, Julia.

Ardilla's other members head back as well. Julia gets to the canteen first, but only by a neck. And once again, it comes down to a 40 yard dash. This time, however, it's not as close, as Julia's cramps up with 10 yards to go.

Probst: MUSARAÑA WINS IMMUNITY!

As you could imagine, Julia is in some pain.

Probst: Julia, do you need me to call medical?

Julia: It's just a cramp.

Sue: I'll help her.

Probst: Alright.

So, after the usual cramp stretching exercises, it's back to the usual routine.

Probst: Musaraña, immunity is yours. So is the idol. Grab your stuff. Enjoy a day off. Ardilla, you have tribal council with me. You have a day to think it over. Grab your stuff. Head back to camp. See you tomorrow.

Afterwards
Before we get to the final scramble, I do want to get to Musaraña, who is celebrating their golden item win.

Danielle: Okay. That was intense.

Joan: I don't think intense describes it.

Confessional-Danielle: We ended up winning the challenge in a sudden death showdown. And all of a sudden, there was this sense of excitement.

The workers celebrate by going for a dip.

Laura: Yes. This feels so good.

Confessional-Laura. We needed to win that challenge. Or else one of us would've been guaranteed to be going home. So I'm glad that we were able to get it done.

On the bank, the male swimmers are also rejoicing. Matthew hands Ramon and Jack a few mugs of water.

Matthew: Here's to not having to go to Tribal Council.

Ramon: Here, here!

Jack: To lack of planning!

Confessional-Jack: Our incentive to winning the challenge was the fact that we didn't have a plan for tribal council. So now that we won, we don't need one. And that's less work for us.

They clink their mugs.

Confessional-Ramon: I probably would've thrown Danielle's name out there. Just so we had some way to go. But, ultimately, we won, so we're all safe. Yay.

And we just have to get to the lovebirds. Susan and Ronda are going to collect firewood.

Susan: So, what do you do for a living?

Ronda: I design websites in an office in Denver. What about you.

Susan: I drive 40 miles, put books together for 8 hours, and drive home another 40 miles.

Ronda: Wow.

Confessional-Ronda: Dating long distance will probably prove to be tough as nails after the game ends. But we both get 2 weeks vacation time. Might as well use them wisely.

Susan: Small town girl. Closest airport is Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but you'll need to transfer at Chicago-O'Hare and you'll still need to drive 60 miles.

Confessional-Susan: After seeing the last Tribal Council, I was reminded that Doveport isn't that open to homosexuality yet. So I'm probably going to need to move elsewhere after this experience is over. And there's no doubt that a million dollars will help with that. There's my new motivation to win this thing.

Alright. Enough with them. Let's just get to that night. Nobody at Ardilla is wanting to think about what tomorrow will bring, day or night.

Larry: Anyone want my rice? I'm not that hungry.

Gina: Save it for tomorrow. You may actually get 3 meals.

Larry: Hopefully, just 3.

Confessional-Willis: So, we made a deal with the other alliance to not pursue Virginia until daybreak tomorrow But, this is Survivor. If you're not lying, you're not playing the game right. So, time to force a rock draw.

Willis: Hey, Virginia?

Virginia: Yeah?

Willis: There is a huge chance that you are going home tomorrow.

Virginia: What?

Willis: That's what Gina told me that they were doing.

Virginia: That's odd.

Willis: But, if you're willing to vote Julia, our alliance already is. Therefore, we revote. No one will change, and that means you're safe because the castaways that were involved in the tie are safe if we go to rocks. So, we're willing to put our butts on the line if you are willing to avoid this.

Virginia: How can I be sure?

Willis: Listen to yourself. I'm willing to putting my fate in the game to chance just so you don't have to. What could be better?

Virginia: Alright.

Confessional-Virginia: Willis may have been lying to me. I don't know. I'm too tired to think about this. I'll process it in the morning.

Day 9
Virginia decided to investigate the news that Willis gave her last night.

Sue: Oh, hey.

Virginia: Hey.

Sue: Hey, I know you're a huge swing vote tonight, so I'll let you in on what we're doing.

Virginia: Alright.

Sue: We're voting Gina's way. After seeing that last reward challenge, we're not sure she's up for any more of this. Virginia: Makes sense.

Confessional-Virginia: Sue told me that they were voting Gina's way. And ultimately, their logic makes sense. But I'm still not really sure that they are being honest with me.

Sue: So, are we good?

Virginia: I'll think about it.

Confessional-Sue: I'm not entirely sure that Virginia is trusting us. So I'm basically hoping that she comes to her senses.

Virginia: I'll talk to you later, okay?

Sue: Alright.

A little bit of laughter at the well between Julia and Ronda.

Ronda: Yeah. So, how are things going over there?

Julia: Well, I already sent Paul off for talking about tribal affairs at the well. So I'd be a hypocrite if I answer that. But I will say this. It's going to be close.

Ronda: True Survivor fashion.

Julia: Yep.

Confessional-Julia: Honestly, I'm just as concerned about whether Jeffery is a stable part of our alliance or not as I am about Virginia going with Willis. Because either one could trigger a rock draw. Which makes me safe. But, if both are the case, then I'm out.

Willis and Raph are suddenly worried.

Raphael: We're going to a rock draw, aren't we?

Willis: Yep.

Confessional-Raphael: I'm not going to lie. I'm nervous about going to rocks. But the way I see it, I have a one in six shot. Willis has a one in 6 shot. Let's not worry.

Tribal Council
So Ardilla heads out to Tribal Council. As they sit down, Jeff starts asking the questions.

Probst: Challenge ends tied. We go to a golden item showdown. And what sent you here tonight is a cramp that literally occurred at the last second. Larry, do you have a reaction to that?

Larry: Ultimately, the human body can only take so much. For some, it's more than others. And unfortunately, the person who we needed to pull it out needed a little bit more.

Probst: Julia, it seems like we couldn't have scripted that any better. Do you have any thoughts?

Julia: In the end, though, I was already a target before the challenge. All this does is give them more incentive.

Probst: I'm guessing you mean with Raph and Willis, as demonstrated last time we were here.

Julia: Yep.

Probst: So, what was that about, anyhow? Either of you have an explanation?

Willis: Originally, it was merely because of her arrogance. But now she seems like a favorable candidate to any jury. So we would rather she be out early.

Probst: Julia, any response?

Julia: Nope. I know the plan regarding my status in the game. It looks good for now.

Probst: Gina, last time we were here, there was a bit of tension between you and Virginia. Has that changed any?

Gina: Yes. A couple days ago, we started getting along again. And although we're not a partnership, we're definitely not a problem duo.

Probst: Well, let's see how this ends. It is time to vote. Willis, you're up.

Willis (for Julia): Don't worry. This will come down to rocks. You're safe.

Sue (for Gina): Gina, we're all concerned. And although you've proven to be tougher than expected, I don't want to risk it.

As Virginia heads back, Jeff realizes that's everyone.

Probst: I'll go tally the votes.

Virginia is concerned that Willis may be right. Julia is trying to remain calm. Jeff comes back.

Probst: Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I'll read the votes.

As he opens the urn, Gina swipes a fly off her shoulder.

Probst: First vote. Julia. Gina. One vote Julia, one vote Gina. Julia. Gina. Two votes Julia, 2 votes Gina. Julia. Three votes Julia. Gina. We're tied again. Three votes Julia, three votes Gina. Gina. Four votes Gina, three votes Julia. One vote left. Third person voted out of Survivor: Espana, Gina. That's 5. That's enough. You need to bring me your torch.

As Gina leaves, she is given hugs by each of her tribe mates. She almost walks out, when Jeff stops her.

Probst: Gina, I still have to snuff your torch.

Gina: Awlp. Sorry.

She grabs her torch, and sticks it in the slot.

Probst: Gina, the tribe has spoken.

The torch is snuffed out.

Probst: Now it's time for you to go.

She walks out, head held high.

Probst: Well, that concludes tonight's tribal council. Grab your torches. Head back to camp. Good night.

Voting Confessionals
Raphael (for Julia): You're a great player. And that's going to be your downfall. Does it suck? Yes, and I'm tremendously sorry. But this is Survivor for you.

Gina (for Julia): I'm going for the million.

Jeffery (for Gina): Gina, we're all worried about you. Happy trails.

Julia (for Gina): This is probably the only vote you're getting tonight for you that's based around strategy.

Larry (for Gina): Gina, I'm so sorry about this.

Virginia (for Gina): Go die.

Final Words
Confessional-Gina: Ultimately, in life, people start to worry about you. And they have the best intentions in mind. But, sadly, that sometimes means that you didn't get the desired result. And that's unfortunate. But at the end of the day, you just have to hold your head up high, and hope that life doesn't get the better of you.

Next Time on Survivor...
It turns out that a rock draw couldn't be avoided after all.

Probst: If you draw the black rock, you'll be the 4th person eliminated from this game.

Probst: And a surprising twist leaves one castaway in a good position.

Confessional-Danielle: This is interesting.

Author's Notes

 * More editing will occur later today.