Let's End The Debate

Let’s End The Debate is the finale episode of Survivor: Cape Verde

Challenges
Day 36 Immunity Challenge: The Maze Castaways must race through a large skull-shaped maze to collect three sets of bags. Once they collect all three bags, they must use the puzzle pieces to finish a vertical puzzle. The first castaway to finish their puzzle wins. Reward:  A steak dinner with baked potato, bread, and dessert. Winner: 

Day 37 Immunity Challenge: Pyramid Scheme Castaways will swim out to a platform, then cross a series of obstacles, collecting two sets of puzzle pieces. Using the puzzle pieces, castaways must finish a four-piece pyramid puzzle. The first castaway to finish their puzzle wins. Winner: 

Day 38 Immunity Challenge: Operation Balance Build The castaways used a long pole to maneuver a wooden bowl around a metal rod structure; they would then balance the bowl on the top of the structure. The structure is mounted on a spring, so the structure would sway if the castaway touches the structure while maneuvering the bowl, possibly toppling the bowls from the top of the structure. The player with the most bowls after thirty minutes or the first to stack thirteen bowls on top won immunity. Winner: 

This Season On Survivor
''On Day One, twenty new castaways were divided by their political affiliation. – “It is a political divide!” – On the Corvo tribe, a duo was created by Kelly and Sara that would be the foundation to the seasons strongest alliance. – “Out of everyone, I see you as the most trustworthy.” – On Zaranha, a rivalry was formed between tribemates. It was Carla vs Riley and Wilma vs Adrian. – “He’s not gonna bully me into trusting him.” – There were arguments, blindsides, and even a rock draw before the tribes even merged. – “The tribe has spoken.” – During the merge, the women took over and began systematically eliminating the guys one after another – “Ry, Carter, Lou, Danny, Bucky, the tribe has spoken.” – until only Billy remained. At the last Tribal Council, Asia, Sara, and Wilma, tired of being at the bottom, teamed up with Billy and blindsided Kelly and Dana. – “Carla, the tribe has spoken.”

Now, only six remain!

Kelly:  The head of the girls alliance, she has been in charge for nearly the entire game. Now with no allies and an idol in her pocket, she will be able to recover?

"maresia"

- I’m on the bottom but I’m not gonna give up. If these people think they’ve seen me at my worst, they have another thing coming.

Wilma:  At the beginning, she was in a heated rivalry with her tribemate Adrian and came out on top. Since the merge, she has taken a more quiet approach to the game but has still made her mark. Will her quiet game be enough to secure her the win?

"maresia"

- No one sees me as a threat which is fine to me. Being underestimated has been a theme with me this season and I have shown that the biggest mistake you can make is to underestimate me.

Dana: She has played an under the radar game without making enemies the entire time. Will she be able to recover from the fault of her allies or is it too late?

"maresia"

- It’s crunch time. I need to go into overtime if I even want a shot at staying alive and I’m prepared for it.

Sara: This strategic threat has been one step ahead of everyone else but has burned bridges with almost every jury member. Will her strong game be enough to win the million or will she stand no shot in front of the jury?

"maresia"

- No question I’m the villain and I’m fine with that title. I have lied, given false hope, and backstabbed almost everyone in the game but I did it so I stood the best chance at winning.

Asia: This social threat has had a target on her back since the very beginning but has always persevered. Now, with only a few days left, can this social powerhouse win it all?

"maresia"

- With the cards stacked against me, I have clawed and pushed my way through everything thrown at me. I know, in my soul, that I am the most deserving of the title of Sole Survivor.

Billy: The ultimate underdog. He went from the top to the bottom in a matter of days but survived through the skin of his teeth. Can he hang on until the very end or will his torch be snuffed?

"maresia"

- I’m not gonna give in. I’m gonna keep on pushing and give every drop of blood I can to make it to the end. I have to do this for no one else but me.

Who will have what it takes to claim the title of Sole Survivor?

Night 35
After the final ‘Previously On Survivor’ segment of the season, we open up on a shot of a snake slithering down a tree before we cut to the final six returning from a shocking Tribal Council where Carla was blindsided. We see a slack-jawed Kelly put her torch on a tree before turning to Sara.

Kelly:  Care to explain what that was about?

Sara doesn’t respond. She just walks by Kelly, which annoys her further.

Kelly:  Hmm.

We see Asia hugging Billy, happy for him to have survived before cutting to Kelly, glaring at the two.

Kelly: So y’all best friends now?

Billy rolls his eyes as Asia puts her hands on her hips.

Asia:  Kelly, can this wait til tomorrow?

Kelly:  No, I want answers now.

Wilma: Well you made your whole plan obvious to everyone. We all knew you wanted to go to the end with Dana and Carla. If we took Billy out, we would have no shot at winning.

Kelly: You don’t know that.

Wilma:  Yes we do. The only time you three gave us the time of day was when it came to strategy. Any other time, you were all napping together.

Not being able to counter Wilma’s argument, Kelly simply just shakes her head.

Kelly:  So…did Michelle ever want me out?

Sara:  No. She never wanted you out but we had to get her out to take power away from you. Michelle was one hundred percent loyal to you and you took her out for us.

Kelly rubs her face and walks away, annoyed with what has transpired.

"maresia"

- Tribal tonight was atrocious. Carla was sent home and it seems like I’m in the minority for the first time in this game. I thought Sara was my closest ally but she’s been playing me like a damn fiddle for what seems like a week now. I have an idol but all that does is get me to the final five. After that I’m gone. I need to start working on a backup plan or I’m not gonna last much longer.

*intro plays*

Maresia
We come back from the intro to the sound of a cawing bird. The scene shifts to Dana waking up and rubbing her eyes before looking towards Asia, who is cooking breakfast for the other five people.

"maresia"

- Last night, I was completely blindsided. It sucks to know that the people you once trusted have turned their back on you but things change all the time in this game. I feel like Asia could be someone who would help me out so I need to talk to her and see if she’s open for any kind of plan.

Dana slowly gets out of the shelter as to not wake anyone up before sitting next to Asia, who greets her with a smile.

Asia:  How’d you sleep last night?

Dana:  In and out. You?

Asia:  I slept fine. How you feeling after last night?

Dana:  I mean…it sucks being left out and I am scared I could be next. I actually wanted to talk to you about it because I feel like if you go with Sara and Billy, you could be screwing yourself. You know those two have the best stories to share with the jury and will hands down win over you. You need me because you have a better shot at winning with me by your side.

As Dana talks, Asia starts to look a bit uncomfortable. She turns towards the shelter and sees Sara and Wilma start to wake up before turning to Dana.

Asia:  Honestly Dana, I feel secure where I’m at now. I know before last night, you would have been completely fine with voting me out today but now that things are switched, you have a sudden interest of going to the end with me. I know that if I help you, you’ll just try and get me out at the next vote.

Dana shakes her head, starting to get madder and madder as Asia continues to give her reasoning’s.

Asia:  I’m so sorry, I really am.

"maresia"

- Asia basically shot me down and, I’m not gonna lie, it pissed me off. She basically said ‘I’m not helping you, f**k off.’ Didn’t even treat me like a human being so I’m gonna be pushing hard for her to go home today because it would give me no greater pleasure than to see her ass walk out of Tribal Council.

Immunity Challenge
Immediately after Dana’s confessional, we cut to the first immunity challenge of the night. We get an aerial shot of the giant maze before cutting to Probst.

Jeff:  Come on in, guys!

The final six make their way to their next challenge and step onto the blue mat. Jeff takes the necklace from Kelly and goes over the challenge.


 * Kelly follows Sara in the maze to the first bag, much to Sara's annoyance.
 * Asia gets lost trying to get her first bag. She finds herself in the middle of the maze before stopping and looking around her immediate area. Dana comes up behind her so Asia decides to follow her to the first bag.
 * Kelly and Sara return with their first bag as Billy and Wilma get to their first bag. Asia and Dana meet up with Billy and Wilma as Kelly and Sara rush for their second bag.
 * Asia gets her first bag and rushes to her station as Sara manages to lose Kelly in the maze and get to her second bag. Dana, Wilma, and Billy all untie their first bag and rush out of the maze.
 * Sara gets her second bag and starts to rush towards the maze exit. Kelly finally reaches her second bag as Wilma, Dana, and Billy rush back in to find their second bag. Asia gets to her second bag and quickly unties it as Sara reaches her third bag.
 * Sara gets her third bag and runs towards her puzzle station as Kelly finally gets her second bag undone. Billy beats out Wilma and Dana and heads towards the exit with his second bag.
 * On his way out of the maze, Billy trips and sprains his ankle. This doesn't faze him as he continues rushing out of the maze.
 * Sara is able to take her time on the puzzle as no one else is fully caught up. This lead over everyone allows her to finish the puzzle quickly, securing her spot in the final five. As she wins, she loudly celebrates before we cut to Probst.

Jeff: Sara, come on over.

Sara walks over as Jeff places the necklace over Sara.

Jeff:  Not only are you immune, but you have a steak dinner. Now a steak dinner for one is kind of sad so choose one person to enjoy it with you.

Sara:  Oh man. Uh….

We get a few shots of the other five before cutting back to Sara.

Sara:  He’s had a rough road so Billy.

Billy smiles and hugs Sara once he is next to her.

Jeff:  Alright Sara, choose one more person to come with you.

Sara turns to the girls and begins to think it over. She doesn’t take long as she chooses-

Sara:  Kelly.

Everyone looks surprised as Kelly slowly walks over to Sara, thanking her.

Jeff:  Alright, the three of you will enjoy a steak dinner. As for the rest of you, got nothing for ya. Head on back to camp, see you at Tribal.

As the final six leave the challenge, we focus mainly on Asia.

"maresia"

- Sara choosing Kelly was a bit…odd. She’s our main target so who knows what Sara is gonna try to do. Hopefully she sticks with us.

After Asia’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Maresia
We return to the finale with a view of the table where Sara, Billy, and Kelly will be enjoying their meal. We see the three of them approach the table, thrilled to have a meal. We focus on Billy as he limps towards the table.

"maresia"

- Seeing the food all sprawled out was a sight to behold. I’ve been starving since getting here so I was very thankful towards Sara for bringing me along. It’s something I really needed but I was a bit surprised she took Kelly with her. Kelly is our target but she has the idol, so she will most likely make it through tonight’s vote so I don’t think it’s wise to let her have food so she can have strength for the next immunity challenge.

Sara:  How’s your foot?

Billy rolls his sock down, revealing his swollen ankle. Kelly looks away, a bit grossed out.

Kelly:  Damn, you alright?

Billy:  I mean it hurts but I’ve had worse. (Chuckles) 

"maresia"

- At the challenge, I sprained my ankle pretty bad and now it’s swollen like a balloon. It does worry me because I know once Kelly is gone, I’m gonna be the first person these girls target so I have to try and win out the rest of the time but this could be a major hindrance to my game if my bum ankle screws me over.

After Billy’s confessional, we see everyone eating. Sara cuts her steak in half and tries to eat one half before taking a huge bite out of it. Kelly focuses on her baked potato while Billy gulps a huge glass of iced tea.

Kelly:  Thank you so much, Sara.

Billy:  Yeah, this is great.

Sara:  It’s no problem, guys. Honestly.

"maresia"

- The people I chose for the reward were picked because we’re getting down to the nitty gritty. I need Kelly out tonight but I know with her idol, she’ll most likely play it. I need to not only to go home tonight but for her to give me her idol. She’s in a desperate spot right now and I don’t know how she acts when she’s desperate. So I took her to the reward so I can at least build some trust back with her. I’m basically gonna be ‘Give me your idol and Billy and I will vote whoever you want tonight.’

Kelly:  I know you guys want to split the vote on Dana and I, I get it.

Sara finishes her food before taking a quick sip of her drink.

Sara:  Well…there is a way you can both stay without using your idol.

Billy looks at Sara, a tad confused, while Kelly looks a bit more hopeful.

Kelly:  If you had to choose between Wilma and Asia, who would you vote out?

Kelly:  Asia.

We see Asia laying down in the shelter with her buff covering her eyes before we cut back to Kelly, Sara, and Billy.

Kelly:  She is the biggest social threat left in the game. Carla is the only one who doesn’t like her and people don’t like Carla so no one will listen to her bashing.

Sara: That is true.

Kelly:  She has had the best story for this jury. She connected with both Democrats and Republicans, I’m talking hardcore conservatives who love her to death. She will be impossible.

Sara nods, taking in everything Kelly is saying.

Sara:  Ok, I’ll do it.

Kelly smiles.

Sara:  On one condition.

Kelly’s smile drops as Billy looks at both girls, getting confused more and more.

Sara:  You give me your idol before Tribal Council, I will trust you enough to put Asia’s name down and I will give it back to you after Tribal.

Kelly: Oh man.

Sara:  It’s your call.

"maresia"

- Sara gave me an ultimatum basically. I either give her the idol and we vote out Asia or I keep my idol and they go through with the split vote plan on Dana and I, putting me in danger at the final five. If I go through with Sara’s plan, she said she would give me my idol back after Tribal and I would be guaranteed final four. The thing is I don’t think I can really trust Sara’s word. She’s lied to me for the last few weeks nonstop but I’m basically out of options so…I don’t know.

We see Kelly contemplate a bit more before we cut to Asia and Wilma in the shelter. Asia removes the buff from her eyes and watches Dana as she leaves the camp.

Asia:  Hopefully we’re still good for tonight.

Wilma:  I don’t see why we won’t be.

Asia:  I really wish she didn’t have the idol so we could get her out tonight.

Wilma:  Same.

"maresia"

- The plan for tonight is to split the votes between Dana and Kelly. Asia and I are gonna vote Kelly while Sara and Billy are gonna vote Dana. If Kelly plays the idol, which she most likely will, we just all put our votes on Dana and send her out. If, for some reason, Kelly keeps her idol, we get rid of her. Hopefully things go according to plan tonight.

After Wilma’s confessional, we cut to Kelly, Sara, and Billy returning from reward. Sara helps Billy into camp due to his limp and sits him in the shelter as Kelly walks down the beach to meet with Dana.

Dana:  What’s up?

Kelly:  So, we have a chance at staying.

Dana:  Yeah?

Kelly:  Sara and Billy are willing to vote Asia with us tonight but there’s a stipulation.

Dana:  Oh no, what?

Kelly:  Sara wants me to give her my idol as a sign of faith. If I do that, she will vote with us.

Dana:  You don’t think she’ll just send you out?

Kelly:  That’s the thing, she very well could.

Dana:  It’s a huge risk, girl.

"maresia"

- Sara saying she will vote with us if Kelly gives up her idol is an extremely risky move but I really want Asia out of the game. I don’t like how she snubbed me this morning and it would be the ultimate revenge if I get to send her to the jury so she can live with Carla.

After Dana’s confessional, we see Kelly approaching Sara while reaching into her bra. She pulls out the idol and hands it to Sara, who smiles devilishly.

"maresia"

- I gave Sara my idol. I don’t know if she will go through with what she said but I have to hope she does. My entire game is in her hands and if she gets me through tonight, I should have a decent shot at making it to the final three.

After Kelly’s confessional, we see Sara walk towards Billy in the shelter. Asia and Wilma are nowhere to be seen.

Sara (Whispers):  I got it.

Billy:  What?

Sara (Whispers):  Shh! I got the idol from Kelly!

Billy chuckles and subtly fists pumps the air.

"maresia"

- Sara is one evil girl, man! She just snatched that idol away from her girl Kelly like it was nothing! It’s honestly scary and hilarious how well she was able to do that but props to her man, got nothing but respect for Sara.

Billy:  So now we just have to decide what we want to do.

Sara: Pretty much.

"maresia"

- The vote can go either Asia’s way or Kelly’s way. Asia should go because out of everyone left, she has played the best social game possible. She has very little blood on her hands and, aside from Carla, has made friends with everyone. On the other hand, Kelly was basically the one running the show this entire season. If she survives tonight after being blindsided like that, she can easily make a run for the final three and win this game so it’s a very important decision on who stays and who becomes the eighth jury member and it’s not a decision I am making lightly.

After Sara’s confessional, we see the final six heading for Tribal. We see the sun set as the scene fades to the final six walking into Tribal Council. After they take their seats and the jury enter Tribal, Jeff begins the QnA.

Jeff:  So here we are, the final six. Kelly, at the last Tribal Council, you had one of the most shocked faces I have seen in thirty seven seasons of Survivor. What happened?

Kelly:  Well Sara, Wilma, and Asia flipped on the girls alliance. I didn’t expect it since I thought we were pretty tight.

Asia shakes her head.

Jeff: Asia, you disagree with Kelly?

Asia:  Yeah. If we were so tight, than you wouldn’t have blindsided me at the Danny vote. You would have taken my word that he was with us and gone on with our alliance but the fact you kept me out of the loop showed where I was in that alliance so I have no problem turning on the group who turned on me.

Carla rolls her eyes on the jury while Sara nods in agreement.

Sara:  To back up what Asia said, Wilma and I wanted no part in blindsiding Danny. Kelly basically forced our hand and that showed us it was her way or the highway. We had no say in any decision so we had to take our games into our own hands.

Jeff:  So Kelly, how do you come back from a blindside like that because it seems like those three have no interest in working with you.

Kelly:  Well I gave my pitch to Sara and Billy while on the reward. I told them both how if Asia is at the end with anyone, she wins hands down. She’s very popular with the jury and hasn’t made any enemies outside of Carla, who no one likes.

Carla is surprised to hear this and quickly turns to Lou, who nods, confirming Kelly’s statement.

Kelly (Continuing):  Asia has made deep bonds with both tribes and is just a triple threat to win this game.

Jeff:  Asia, how do you counter that?

Asia:  All I can say is I have been extremely loyal to the people I am with, almost to a fault. I have never wavered in that and I can still be of use to you guys if I stay.

Jeff:  On the topic of jury threats, we’re only a few days away until we crown our newest winner. Wilma, how do you determine who could be a jury threat and who couldn’t?

Wilma:  You just have to look at the past few weeks and see what every individual did or didn’t do. Like Kelly said, Asia is very social and has made quite a lot of friends. But Kelly was basically the one leading the alliance of seven and if she gets to the end now, she’s seen as the ultimate underdog and that’s dangerous as well.

Jeff:  Billy, at the challenge today, you hurt yourself. Worry it could hinder you?

Billy:  Absolutely. I know once Kelly is gone, I’m next on the chopping block so I just hope this new alliance sticks with me until four and maybe something will work out for me.

Jeff:  Sara, is trust still important this late in the game?

Sara:  Yeah, it really is. I feel like I’ve been pretty trustworthy-

Both Lou and Carter roll their eyes.

Sara (Continuing):  -so I hope those who I trust will trust me after tonight.

Both Asia and Wilma look a tad bit confused by Sara’s wording as Sara nods.

Jeff:  Alright, it is time to vote. Dana, you’re up.

As Dana gets up to vote, Kelly takes a deep breath. Of the six, only Kelly and Asia have their votes and voting confessionals aired. Sara, while her vote remains a mystery, has her voting confessional aired as well. Once Wilma returns from voting, Jeff retrieves the urn.

Jeff: If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Both Wilma and Asia look towards Kelly, fully expecting her to use the hidden immunity idol. Kelly simply keeps her eyes on Jeff, which confuses the pair even more.

Asia:  Well…

As Asia stands up, she reaches into her pocket.

Asia:  I was given this by Danny the night he was blindsided so might as well play it.

As Asia pulls out the Legacy Advantage, Kelly can only curse under her breath. Danny smiles as everyone watches Asia give Jeff the Legacy Advantage and sit down.

Jeff:  This is the Legacy Advantage. Any votes cast against Asia will not count.

Asia nods as Kelly can only shake her head. Billy and Sara give each other a quick glance before turning back to Jeff.

Jeff:  First vote – Asia. Does not count.

Asia doesn’t change expressions. She just focuses on the host.

Jeff:  Asia. Does not count.

Wilma pats Asia on the back as Asia smiles.

Jeff:  Kelly. That’s one vote Kelly.

Kelly rolls her eyes at the first vote with her while Dana takes a deep breath.

Jeff:  Kelly. That’s two votes Kelly.

Kelly turns towards Sara and Billy, not at all pleased with the two. Sara and Billy keep their eyes on Jeff as he pulls out the fifth vote.

Jeff: Fifteenth person voted out and the eighth member of our jury – Kelly. That’s three and tonight, that’s enough. Need to bring me your torch.

Music begins to play as we cut to everyone turning to Kelly as the final vote is read.

Kelly (Displeased):  Ok.

Kelly gets up and grabs her bag as the camera quickly pans over to Asia, who gives Wilma a confused look. Wilma shares in her confusion but simply shrugs, happy to be rid of Kelly. Sara, meanwhile, smiles delightfully as she watches her former partner in crime put her torch in front of Jeff.

Jeff:  Kelly, the tribe has spoken.

Jeff snuffs Kelly’s flame as the construction worker walks out of Tribal Council. We then see Jeff turn to the final five.

Jeff:  Well based on the surprised reactions, there’s a lot going on that this group of four does not know about. Dana, that can only be good news for you. Grab your torches and head on back to camp. Goodnight.

As the final five leave Tribal Council, Kelly has her final words play. Once they are finished, we go to commercial break.

Immunity Challenge
After commercial break, we come back to the penultimate challenge of the season. After we see the entire challenge, we cut to Probst.

Jeff:  Come on in, guys!

As the final five make their way to the light blue mat, Sara takes off the immunity necklace and hands it to Probst. Jeff then goes over the challenge.


 * All five rush out to their first plat form with Billy and Asia being the first two to reach it.
 * As Sara, Dana, and Wilma reach the platform, Billy manages to get through the first set of obstacles to his first bag, even with his swollen ankle, while Asia begins to struggle.
 * As Billy collects his first bag, Sara passes Asia and begins to untie her first bag while Dana and Wilma begin to struggle.
 * Billy gets his last bag and hops in the water, hopping to shore while Asia, Wilma, and Dana get to their first bag and Sara quickly gets to her second, catching up to Billy.
 * Both Sara and Billy reach their puzzle station and begin untying their bags as the three women still on the platform reach their second bag.
 * Asia quickly gets her second bag and jumps in the water as Dana and Wilma quickly follow her to their puzzle stations.
 * Sara struggles greatly with the puzzle as she tries different ways to solve it but comes up short. Billy watches her before figuring it out himself. He quickly puts the puzzle together and wins immunity. We then cut to the final five facing Probst.

Jeff:  Billy, come on over.

Billy hobbles over and Jeff places the necklace around him.

Jeff:  Even with a bum ankle, you win immunity. As for the rest of you, one of you will become the ninth member of the jury. You have the afternoon to think about it, head on back to camp.

As Billy rejoins the final five, we focus on him as he hobbles back to camp.

"maresia"

- One more challenge, that’s all I need. One more immunity and I’m sitting in the final three with a great chance at winning. I just need to send the right person home tonight and hopefully I’ll be golden.

After Billy’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Maresia
After commercial, we see the final five returning from the immunity challenge. Billy hobbles in front of everyone as he starts to take off the immunity necklace to put it in its usual spot in the tree. Wilma pats Billy on the back as a way to congratulate him.

"maresia"

- Billy winning was not good for my game. We were hoping to vote him out tonight so it would be easier for Sara, Asia, and I to get to the final three but since we won, we’re gonna go for Dana instead. Can’t believe I got beat by a kid with a busted ankle. That’s a blow to my ego right there.

After Wilma’s confessional, we see Dana standing by the shelter with her hands on her hips, displeased with the results of the challenge.

"maresia"

- When Billy won the challenge, I knew my head was on the chopping block. Sara, Wilma, and Asia are gonna vote together for sure but I need to throw in a Hail Mary right now. Sara has Kelly’s idol and Asia and Wilma seemed a bit confused their split vote plan at the last Tribal didn’t go through so my best bet right now is to try and flip Asia and Wilma against Sara by throwing her under the bus as hard as I can.

After Dana’s confessional, we see Sara walking down the beach while Billy naps in the shelter. Meanwhile, Asia and Wilma are cooking a pot of rice for the tribe before Tribal Council. Dana sits next to Asia before looking around.

Dana:  Just want to give my last minute pitch but I feel like it’s a decent one.

Wilma keeps her attention on the rice while Asia decides to listen to Dana.

Dana:  During the last reward, Sara made a deal with Kelly to keep her in the game. That deal was that if she gave Sara her hidden immunity idol, she would vote for you.

Asia:  That’s why I got two votes?

Dana nods.

Asia:  Wow.

Dana:  But obviously she didn’t go through with the plan but I assume she didn’t tell you two?

As Dana and Asia talk, Billy starts to wake up. He doesn’t move as he just listens in on the conversation being had.

Wilma:  She didn’t	.

Dana:  So she’s keeping her idol a secret from you and didn’t tell you about a change of plans. How can you trust that?

Asia:  You can’t honestly.

"maresia"

- When Dana came up to me with a plan to take out Sara, every bit of me wanted to tell her to go away. However, the more she revealed, the more I started to lose trust in Sara. We turned on Kelly for going behind our backs but now Sara has been doing the same thing. Trust is a big thing in this game and Sara is showing me that it is gonna be tough to trust her tomorrow if something goes wrong so it could be a good option to just take her out and keep Dana.

Asia:  It is something I will consider.

Dana:  Thank you so much.

As Billy listens to the conversation finish up, he closes his eyes to feign being asleep as Dana walks by.

"maresia"

- Hearing Asia consider voting Sara out is terrible for my game because Sara has made enemies in this game. My best bet at winning is Sara and Wilma at the end with me and neither of the girls will want to vote out Asia so I need Dana to go home tonight but it may not happen so I need to let Sara know that the girls may be turning on her tonight.

After Billy’s confessional, we see him taking a walk with Sara in the woods.

Billy:  So Dana is throwing you under the bus hardcore to Asia and Wilma.

Sara:  That so?

Billy:  Yeah and they could be buying what she’s selling. Asia is seriously considering voting you tonight.

Sara shakes her head, obviously not liking the news that is being given to her.

"maresia"

- Hearing that Asia and Wilma could be turning on me is frightening. Those two have been my final three for a few weeks now but it seems like my scheming could be catching up to me. Thankfully, I have my hidden immunity idol so if I feel like they really are turning on me, I just need to give it to Jeff and I am guaranteed a spot in the final four.

We see Sara and Billy returning to camp as the other three women begin to prepare for Tribal Council. Dana walks away with her bag as Sara approaches Wilma and Asia.

Sara:  Still good with her tonight?

Wilma nods.

Asia:  Yeah, don’t see why we wouldn’t be.

Sara:  Alright, sounds good.

Sara pats Asia on the back and walks away.

"maresia"

- Problem is if I do play the idol and Asia and Wilma vote Dana, I look like the person who doesn’t trust them enough to stick by me and that could put me in danger. Asia is someone who takes loyalty and trust very seriously and if I play this idol, it basically says ‘I don’t trust you Asia.’ So I need to really think if I want to play this idol or not. Either way, it’s a huge risk for my game.

After Sara’s confessional, we see the final five leave for Tribal Council. As the sun sets on the thirty seventh day, we see the final five enter Tribal Council. Once the jury is brought in, Jeff begins the QnA.

Jeff:  So Billy, even with a swollen ankle, you pulled out the win today. How does it feel to know you’re one challenge away from getting to the end?

Billy:  It feels good but I can’t really rely on challenges because of my ankle so tonight is about keeping the people who might take me to the end and get rid of someone who has wanted me out since we met.

Dana smirks and raises her hand.

Dana:  He’s talking about me.

Jeff:  So Sara, if Dana’s the vote tonight, you should feel good.

Sara:  I should but rumor has it Dana has been pushing for me tonight so I have some reason to be a slight bit worried.

Jeff:  Why would she target you?

Sara:  Well…I kinda blindsided her twice so there’s that.

Everyone laughs.

Jeff:  Asia, does Sara have a reason to be worried?

Asia (Picking her words):  Uh…I think everyone has a reason to be worried. We only have to Tribals left so you need to decide whose best for you to have go to the jury.

As Asia talks, Sara looks at her ally confused before turning to Billy, who simply shrugs.

Jeff:  Wilma, this is the last night hidden immunity idols can be played. Do you think one will come out tonight?

Wilma:  If one doesn’t get played, I’ll be shocked.

Dana:  We all know who has it because she made a deal with Kelly to get it.

Jeff:  Who would that be?

Sara raises her hand while Kelly rolls her eyes.

Sara:  I have it but I don’t know if I am gonna play it because if I do and I’m safe anyway, my loyalty could be questioned.

As the music intensifies, we cut back to Jeff.

Jeff:  Alright, it is time to vote. Wilma, you’re up.

Wilma gets up and heads to the urn. Of the final five, Sara and Dana are the only ones with their vote and voting confessional shown to the world. Once Billy sits down, Jeff collects the urn.

Jeff:  If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, tonight is the last night to do so.

Everyone, including the jury, all turn towards Sara. After a few seconds of contemplation, Sara reaches for her bag.

Sara:  To hell with it.

Sara pulls the idol out of her bag and hops up. As she struts towards Jeff, Dana collects her things. We then see Sara taking her seat.

Jeff:  This is a hidden immunity idol, any votes against Sara will not count. I’ll read the votes.

Jeff opens the urn and pulls out a vote.

Jeff: First vote – Sara. Does not count.

Sara nods as Dana smiles.

Jeff:  Dana. That’s one vote Dana.

Dana nods as Billy keeps his eyes on the vote.

Jeff:  Dana.

Wilma and Asia look at each other as the fourth and final vote is taken out of the urn.

Jeff:  Sixteenth person voted out and the ninth member of our jury – Dana. That’s three and tonight, that’s enough. Need to bring me your torch.

Dana gets up and quickly takes her torch as she waves goodbye to everyone left in the game before placing her torch in front of Jeff.

Jeff:  Dana, the tribe has spoken.

As Jeff snuffs Dana’s torch, she leaves Tribal Council. Jeff then turns to those still in the game.

Jeff:  Congratulations, you have made it to the final four. Tomorrow you will compete in your final immunity challenge and the final member of the jury will be sent home. Grab your torches and head on back to camp, goodnight.

As the final four leave Tribal Council, Dana’s final words play. Once they are finished, we go to commercial.

Immunity Challenge
After commercial break, we come back to the very last challenge of Survivor: Cape Verde. After we see the four stations, we cut to Probst.

Jeff:  Come on in, guys!

As the final four make their way to the light blue mat, Billy takes off the immunity necklace and hands it to Probst. Jeff then goes over the challenge.


 * All four rush at the start, which causes Asia’s stack of two to fall, forcing her to start from the beginning.
 * After five minutes, Billy is in the lead with six, followed by Sara with four, followed by Asia and Wilma with three. We focus on Billy’s ankle, which is shown to be shaking quite a bit.
 * Billy’s ankle does him in as he goes to place his eighth bowl, his ankle gives and he falls over. As he falls, he knocks over his entire stack. He punches the ground a few times before grabbing all his bowls and hops to place them back on the starting table.
 * Sara’s tower is the next to fall as Wilma begins to slow down. This lets Asia take the lead as she places her fifth bowl.
 * Billy’s ankle gives out again and he falls over with his third bowl. He wipes tears from his eyes before starting over.
 * Asia takes her time as everyone else is far behind her. She places her tenth and final bowl on her stack before running back to her table where Probst declares her the winner. As she celebrates, Billy can only cry as we cut to the final four facing Probst.

Jeff:  Asia, come on over.

Asia skips over as everyone gives her a round of applause. Jeff then places the immunity necklace around her.

Jeff:  With this, you are guaranteed a spot at Final Tribal Council where you will get a chance to plead your case as to why you deserve the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. As for the rest of you, one of you will become the last member of our jury. Head on back to camp, I’ll see you at Tribal.

As Asia rejoins the tribe, we focus on a devastated Billy, who still has tears running down his face.

"maresia"

- My f**king ankle, man. I lost the last challenge because of my f**king ankle and now I’m possibly going home. I gave so much to this game and I just want to get to the end so bad.

After Billy’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Maresia
We come back from commercial as the final four return from the immunity challenge. Asia leads the group back to camp with a giant smile on her face, thrilled to be guaranteed a spot in the final three.

"maresia"

- Winning the final immunity challenge has been a dream of mine since I started watching the show. Knowing that no matter what happens tonight, I’m guaranteed a spot at Final Tribal Council with a one in three shot at winning a million dollars. Now it’s all about who will go home tonight because that’s gonna make or break my chance at winning the money.

As Asia finishes her confessional, we see Sara hugging Asia. She kisses Asia on her forehead as she places the necklace on a tree.

Sara:  Great job. I’m so proud.

"maresia"

- If I didn’t win, I wanted Asia or Wilma to win so Asia winning is great for me. I wanted Billy out tonight because he is the biggest jury threat left. He’s the underdog and everyone loves an underdog. Plus I’m pretty sure Wilma, Asia, and I are hated by a good chunk of the jury so if any of us stand a chance at winning, we need each other.

After Sara’s confessional, we see Billy sitting in the shelter. He rubs his face, disappointed in the challenge results as he knew he had to win. Wilma pats Billy on the shoulder, trying to comfort him.

"maresia"

- I needed to win today. I needed to guarantee my spot at the end and I couldn’t do it. I know my name is being written down by Asia and Wilma but Sara, I don’t know. I feel like because I warned her last time, she could return the favor and help me tonight and put me in a firemaking challenge against Wilma since she’s the only other option. I just hope she gives me that chance.

Once Billy’s confessional is completed, we see him and Sara taking a walk together in the woods. Billy has a giant stick that he uses to keep himself up as he keeps his hurt ankle off the ground.

Billy:  I know I’m in trouble tonight but I just wanted to give you my last plea. I’ve had your back for a lot of this game, even when you didn’t have mine. I’ve always placed a lot of trust in you and I wanted us to go to the end because I feel like it’s our best bet to win. I just want to go to the end. That’s it. If I lose to you, I’m fine with it. All I ask is you put me in a fire making duel against Wilma.

We see Wilma tending to the fire before cutting to Sara.

Billy (Continuing): I know I can beat her and it will show the jury you’re not afraid to go against someone you view as a threat, which can help you.

Sara nods, going along with what Billy is saying.

"maresia"

- Billy came to me with a proposal that I vote Wilma with him tonight and have them go at it at making fire. The truth is I don’t want to do that. I feel like I can easily beat Wilma at the end while Billy would be a lot more challenging. I want the easiest road to the million as possible and unfortunately, that road doesn’t include Billy at all.

Sara:  I appreciate what you are saying but, truth be told, I don’t think I can risk bringing you to the end. You will sweep all of us at the end and I came here to win, not get second or third.

Billy hangs his head, disappointed with what he is hearing.

Sara:  I’m sorry, I really am.

"maresia"

- Sara isn’t gonna vote with me so I need a new plan and my best course of action is trying to get Asia and Wilma to vote out Sara tonight. I need to paint her as the biggest jury threat in this game and that if she gets to the end, there’s no way those two will be able to beat her. It’s a long shot but I need to do it if I want to stay in the game.

After Billy’s confessional, we see Wilma and Asia as they sit by the fire pit, cooking rice. Billy comes out of the woods and approaches the two before sitting in between them.

Billy:  Mind if we talk?

Asia:  Sure. What’s up?

Billy:  I personally think voting me out is a giant mistake for you two. Between Sara and I, she has played a great game. She will get most, if not all, of the credit for turning the game around on Kelly. Not only that, but with her being Kelly’s right hand gal for most of the game, she will get credit for strategically controlling the game.

Wilma:  That is a good point, but Sara has also made several enemies.

Billy:  And I haven’t? I know for a fact I don’t have Ry, Danny, Carter, Carla, Michelle, and Dana. That’s six votes I don’t have. You guys will beat me.

Wilma nods, starting to see Billy’s points.

"maresia"

- Billy could have a point. Sara has done a lot this game and they could see her game as more impressive than my game or Asia’s game. As much as I like the girl, her going home could benefit me more than keeping her but keeping Billy around is also a scary thought so it’s about weighing out the pros and cons of both people and I need to make the choice that’s better for me.

Billy:  I’m just gonna leave you two with that but trust me, you two won’t win with her at the end. With me, you have a shot.

Asia:  Thank you, Billy. We’ll consider it.

Billy gives a weak smiles and nods before getting up and walking away, allowing the two girls to confirm their plans.

Asia:  What do you think?

Wilma:  I’m not so sure anymore. You?

Asia:  I’m in the same boat.

"maresia"

- Wilma and I are the swings tonight and we can vote out either Sara or Billy tonight. Both options come with a ton of risks but we need to figure out which has less risks. While Billy is an underdog, he did rub a lot of people the wrong way on several occasions and some could be harboring ill will towards him. With Sara, she’s controlled a lot but has made quite a few moves that were more personal than strategic and has let people go to the jury downright hating her. It’s a tough call but I need to make the decision that puts myself in the best spot possible to win one million dollars.

After Asia’s confessional, we see the final four leave for Tribal Council. As the sun sets on the penultimate day, the final four arrive at their second to last Tribal Council. Once they are seated and the jury, now including Dana, take their spot, Jeff begins the QnA.

Jeff:  First off, congratulations Asia. You’ve made it to the end, a feat very few people have accomplished. Is tonight’s decision the most important one of the game?

Asia: Yeah, tonight we decide who goes to the jury and who goes to the final three and every person here is a genuine threat to win the game.

Jeff:  Is that right, Wilma? Everyone has a shot to win?

Wilma:  Absolutely. Every season, there’s at least one goat but I feel like everyone left has a shot to sway the jury so it’s not a simple decision tonight.

Jeff:  Billy, is there someone here that will be hard to beat?

Billy:  I think Sara would be.

Sara rolls her eyes before turning to Jeff.

Billy:  Sara has had complete control of this game since the start and if you let her get to the end, guaranteed she will have jury votes locked up.

Sara:  That’s why you came to me to help you put Wilma in a firemaking challenge. Once I said I wouldn’t, I’m suddenly this big jury threat.

Billy:  You can’t deny you have had your hand in a lot of votes Sara.

Sara:  And you can’t deny that you’re the biggest underdog this game has seen. If you’re at the end, no one can beat you.

Billy: And no one can beat you!

Sara shakes her head and turns away from Billy, smirking to herself.

Sara:  Whatever.

Billy:  Not whatever, it’s the truth.

Jeff:  Asia, are you taking into consideration everything Billy and Sara are saying?

Asia:  Yeah, you have to. Both make very strong arguments to vote out the other but I need to figure out which person is better for me to stay.

Wilma:  If I may ask.

Everyone turns to Wilma.

Wilma:  Billy, did you really ask Sara to write my name down?

Billy:  Yes.

The jury looks on, a tad bit surprised at Billy.

Billy:  But I swear on everything I love in this world, I am putting Sara’s name down and the best move for you two is to do the same because neither of you will be able to beat her. That’s a fact.

As Billy finishes his plea, the music intensifies as we see Kelly, who nods along to what Billy says. We then cut to Probst.

Jeff:  Alright, it seems like Asia and Wilma have a big decision in their hands and it’s time to find out what it is. It is time to vote. Billy, you’re up.

Billy gets up and begins the voting process. We see him writing down Sara’s name before we cut to Asia walking up to the booth. Next is Sara, who has her voting confessional aired. Finally is Wilma, who places her vote in the urn. Once she takes her seat, Jeff collects the urn.

Jeff:  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.

Jeff opens up the urn as Billy takes a deep breath.

Jeff:  First vote – Sara.

Sara nods, fully expecting a vote.

Jeff: Billy. That’s one vote Billy, one vote Sara.

Billy doesn’t react. He just keeps his eyes on the host as we get shots of Asia, Wilma, and the jury, waiting for the third vote to be revealed.

Jeff:  Billy. That’s two votes Billy.

Billy’s shoulders drop and he hangs his head, disappointed at what is about to happen in the next few seconds.

Jeff:  Seventeenth person voted out and the tenth and final member of our jury – Billy. That’s three and tonight, that’s enough. Need to bring me your torch.

Music plays as Billy nods, accepting his fate. Sara breathes a sigh of relief as she turns and silently thanks the two women next to her, who give her an approving smile. We see both Bucky and Lou, who look saddened by the outcome, with Bucky shaking his head in disapproval. He looks up to see Billy placing his torch in front of Jeff.

Jeff:  Billy, the tribe has spoken.

Billy nods as Jeff places his snuffer on top of Billy’s torch.

Jeff:  Time for you to go.

Without a single word, Billy leaves Tribal Council as Jeff turns to the final three.

Jeff:  Asia, Sara, Wilma, congratulations. You have gone as far as you can in this game. Tomorrow, the power shifts to the jury and after a season as unpredictable as this, they will have a lot to say. Grab your torches and head on back to camp, goodnight.

The final three, all giddy with excitement, get up and give each other a quick group hug before collecting their things. As they leave Tribal Council, Billy’s final words are played. Once they are done, we go to commercial.

Due to node count issues, the rest of the finale is here!