Stab People with a Smile

Stab People with a Smile is the season finale of Survivor: Mozambique.

Previously on Survivor
Thirty-five days ago, twenty Americans were marooned on the Island of Santa Carolina, off the coast of Mozambique. Immediately on Sena, conflict arose between Peter and many of the younger members of the tribe, which in part led to the creation of an all female alliance known as "Girl Power." Though Peter was the initial target of many of the younger members of the tribe, he and his ally, Geoff, soon found themselves in the middle as the target shifted to Craig or Alexandra, with the two older men siding with the women against Craig. However, they were then instantly called out for playing both sides, and with Sena fairing quite poorly in challenges, and drama dominating the discussion around camp, Peter and Alexandra became the next two castaways to leave the island. Despite being on the outs, Geoff did manage to find a Hidden Immunity Idol early in the game, with this being the reason for Alexandra's elimination. However, it merely delayed the inevitable, with Geoff soon getting voted out as well. Over the first few days, Constantine and Sky grew closer and closer to the point where their relationship became quite noticeable to many of their tribemates, particularly Kane, who became obsessed with the idea of eliminating Sky. However, this did not stop Constantine's and Sky's friendship from blossoming into an official showmance upon the two of them sharing a kiss on day 13.

Despite winning a large number of challenges, Makhuwa faced quite of drama of its own, between Tesla falling ill early in the game, Emil's perceived immaturity, and Penelope feeling ostracized, combined with the strong personalities of Irene and Leah in particular, leading to some intense confrontations within the first dozen days of the game. However, this tribe managed to somehow come together for each immunity challenge except one, with Emil's immaturity and unpredictable nature leading him to be unanimously blindsided on day 11.

On day 15, while the two tribes were shuffled, the number of people on each tribe remained the same. During the switch, Cassy and Sky remained on Sena and were joined by Marshall, Irene, Tesla, and Allan joined them from Makhuwa. Meanwhile, Penelope, Jimmy, Leah, Ricki, and Brendyn remained on Makhuwa and were joined by Tori, Francine, Kane, and Constantine from Sena. This switch proved to be fatal for Sky as her close relationship with Constantine put a target on her back and she was subsequently voted out when the new Sena went to Tribal Council. Over on Makhuwa, Brendyn believed Ricki and Jimmy to be a powerful duo in the game. Despising this fact, Brendyn vowed to betray his old tribe in an effort to vote out either Jimmy or Ricki, linking up closely with Kane in the process as the latter caught him finding the Steal a Jury Vote advantage when both tribes were at one beach on the first day. Brendyn's plans were thwarted however when Francine suffered heat stroke and had to be evacuted, prompting him to start a rumour that Ricki and Leah were trash talking Penelope behind her back. As the game had already been quite an emotional roller coaster for Penelope from the beginning, upon being notified of the hurtful comments that Brendyn claimed were made about her, Penelope opted to ask the tribe to vote her out. Upon being pinpointed as a reason for Penelope quitting, Ricki felt hurt as well as the allegations were untrue, prompting her and Jimmy to believe someone deliberately started the rumour to break up their alliance. Their suspcions were confirmed when Tori revealed to them that Brendyn had planted the information in Penelope's head which led to her quitting. Having lost a lot of trust in Brendyn herself over the past few days, Tori flipped to Makhuwa, blindsiding Brendyn, who opted to will his Steal a Jury Vote Advantage to Allan.

The two tribes merged into Zabava on day 22 with Cassy immediately vowing to flip on the new Sena as she had been well aware she was the next to go on that tribe for a while. Soon, alliances appeared to be reverting to original Tribal lines with Jimmy, Ricki, Tori, and Irene in the middle. Due to Tori and Irene playing too hard however, with Tori particularly being cited as a dangerous and untrustworthy player, the high school graduate was blindsided over Cassy in a close 6-5 vote. Knowing that she was on the bottom, Irene attempted to work her way into the majority alliance by forging a partnership with Ricki. Though Ricki accepted the partnership, the majority alliance only grew more wary of Irene and chose to target her. In a shocking move, Ricki thwarted those plans by giving her immunity necklace to Irene, saving her anf forcing the majority alliance to switch their votes to Tesla. Allan was the next to leave after the majority alliance split the votes at the next Tribal Council. At this time however, both the original Senas and the original Makhuwas within the majority alliance were biding their time, waiting to make a big move. When the tribal council on day 30 (in which Allan went home) was revealed to be a Double Tribal Council, Jimmy and Kane both sensed what the other side was planning and played their Hidden Immunity Idols, with Jimmy playing his on himself and Kane playing his on Cassy. As a result, all votes except one were negated, and Constantine's throwaway vote for Irene due to never having been in an alliance with her was the reason for Irene's departure.

At this point, the division is made clear within the tribe of seven: the original Makhuwa alliance consisting of Ricki, Jimmy, and Leah; the original Sena alliance consisting of Constantine, Kane, and Cassy; and Marshall being in the middle. Marshall ended up siding with the original Makhuaws at the next vote, blindsiding Kane. Due to her challenge strength and underdog story, Cassy became a clear target for the next Tribal Council. Although the vote turned out to be unanimous against Cassy, she played her Idol of Burden and transferred her votes to Jimmy, sending her arch rival to the jury. Now, only 5 remain.

Leah: The Soldier -  Though she has been relatively quiet strategically, Leah has never been shy about expressing her opinions, which has led to multiple heated confrontations throughout the game. While Leah has been a fiercely loyal player from the beginning, her status as a true player has been called into question, she maintains that she is in the game to win just as much as anybody else. Will Leah be able to prove her critics wrong and achieve victory? Or is it too late in the game for her to make a big enough impact?

"zabava"

- All my life, if somethin' needs to be done, I just go out and do it! I don't care who you are, if you're in my way, move or I'm gonna run you over! Unless a damn idol came out, the person I voted for went home every damn time! If these people wanna underestimate me, it's their damn funeral.

Constantine: The Ticking Time Bomb - Constantine has worn his heart on his sleeve from day one, which has led to him forming as many close friends as he has bitter enemies. His now infamous temper has gotten him into a number of fights through the game, most notably with Peter and Kane. Upon the elimination of Kane, Constantine found himself in the minority and has vowed to take his game into his own hands. Does Constantine have enough respect among his peers to win the million dollars? Or has he angered one too many people with his outbursts?

"zabava"

- What people see with me is what they get, and I'm just done giving a s*** what people think, man. I voted against Cassy at Tribal to prove that I'm nobody's lap dog! This ain't just about the money anymore. I'm out here now to prove to myself and everyone else that you don't walk all over me and just get away with it.

Ricki: The Mastermind - A very calculated player since day one, Ricki has gone to great lengths to staying one step ahead of her competition. From lying about her occupation as the C.E.O. of a small corporation to giving up her immunity necklace at Tribal Council to save one of her closest allies, Ricki has proven that she is willing to do whatever it takes strategically to advance her game. Does Ricki's strategic mind have her on track to win the million? Or has she not done enough to warm herself to the jury for them to want to give it to her?

"zabava"

- This game has really brought out a whole different side of me that I didn't even know existed. I like to think of myself as a purely logical thinker, but lately I've just found myself getting so paranoid about my place out here. I can smell the end of this game and knowing how close I am, leaving right now is beyond unacceptable. Knowing myself as well as I do, all I need to do is at least try to relax, take it one day at a time, keep my eye on the prize, and keep the pedal to the metal.

Cassy: The Warrior - Her competitive spirit has shone through from the get-go, and she has been seen as a very strong player and competitor since day one. Ever since Sky's elimination after the tribe switch on Sena, Cassy has been a constant target and has received more votes against her than each of her remaining competitors combined. Will Cassy's determination and competitive spirit keep her alive until the end? Or will her luck eventually run out and will she fall just short?

"zabava"

- These people keep trying to get rid of me, and I'm just not going to let it happen. I've fought too damn hard so far to settle for anything less than the million dollars. That money is mine for the taking and I promise you that I won't let anything stand in my way.

And...

Marshall: The Social Butterfly - This Roman Catholic Priest's social game has been his bread and butter since the very beginning with his friendly and approachable nature allowing him to find himself in a solid alliance early on. With his alliance having been decimated after the merge, he has played up his status as a non-threat, specifically in challenges so that his competitors would not consider him as a candidate for elimination and allow him to play the middle. Now the holder of the Steal a Jury Vote advantage following Allan's elimination, will Marshall be able to hang on long enough to put it to good use? Or do people see him as just too friendly and likable to allow him to sit in front of the jury?

"zabava"

- Ya' know, at the beginning of this thing, I really don't know if a lot of people expected me to make it as far as I did. It was a little frustrating at first to see my alliance get picked off, but now that I'm the only one left and don't have numbers to threaten people with, who's really gonna see an old, tubby priest like myself as a threat in anything? At this point, my strategy is to continue trying to play the middle and hope people overlook me as a threat long enough that I can sneak my way into one of those final three seats.

Challenges
Immunity Challenge (Day 37): Home Stretch The castaways must slide lettered-discs through a slot, and then transport them over balance beams using two handles. After they had all their tiles, they must use them to solve a word puzzle. The first person to solve the puzzle wins.

Immunity Challenge (Day 38): Final Four-Titude The castaways have to untie knots to open a gate and then race up a huge tower. When they get to the top, they will retrieve a key and then fly down a giant waterslide. They will then make their way through a multi-level obstacle course where they will use the key to release a bag of puzzle pieces. They will drop the bag on a table and head back up the massive tower to retrieve the next key. Once they have collected all three keys and bags, they will use the pieces inside to solve a lighthouse puzzle. The first person to get it right wins immunity.

Zabava
The program now opens on the 35th night of the game as the final five return from Tribal Council following Jimmy's blindside. Cassy is leading the way with a frustrated expression on her face, soon leaning her torch against its usual tree. Soon, Cassy turns to Constantine, speaking to him in a biting tone.

Cassy: You voted against me, didn't you?

Constantine (Stunned): Cass... it's where the majority was.

Cassy (Rolls eyes): Whatever.

''Cassy now walks away in a huff as the camera pans around to show Marshall chuckling softly to himself. Soon, we see Cassy working on the fire to bring it up, with the camera soon zooming in on her angry facial expression.''

Cassy (Muttering under her breath): Hypocrite.

"zabava"

- So much for loyalty. Ya' know, that excuse Constantine gave to save Jimmy's hind end. But apparently loyalty didn't matter to him when it's my ass on the line. (Scoffs) At least I now know where I stand with everybody, so I no longer care whose name I have to write down. Now that even my only remaining ally has voted against me, the only people I care about keeping in this game and taking to the end are: me, myself, and I! (Shrugs) I know people see me as a threat, and I know I'm probably the next to go if I lose immunity, but I'm not making it easy for them, that's for sure!

''After Cassy's confessional, the other four members of the tribe are all shown slowly making their way towards the fire Cassy brought up so they can warm themselves. Constantine and Marshall trail behind the others however as they talk quietly among themselves.''

Marshall (Suspicious): That line you fed Cassy was BS, wasn't it? You know I was down to vote Ricki if you were.

Constantine (Shrugs): Look man, she put me on the spot and that was the first thing that came outta my mouth. B'sides, I know how much of a threat she is to all of us and I wasn't 'bout to draw rocks to save her. I'm playin' this game for me at the end of the day.

Marshall: That's fine, I get'cha. Tomorrow's a new day.

"zabava"

- So all this time I think I'm in the driver's seat for this vote, and lo and behold, Constantine of all people tells me at the last minute he's voting Cassy after pursuin' Ricki's elimination for the past three days. I dunno if Jimmy put a bug in his ear to turn on Cassy, or if he suddenly thought Cassy was legitimately too big of a threat to win to keep around, but goin' against the majority to try and save someone that threatening in challenges and someone with that much of an underdog story would've just been a dumb play on my part. (Shrugs) Oh well, at least Cassy playin' that Idol of Burden means that Jimmy and Ricki are split up and I'm still in the middle where I wanna be. So for the time being, life is good.

''Following Marshall's confessional, the scene switches over to show the final five sitting by the fire warming themselves on this unusually cold night. The camera then zooms in on Leah, who is staring into the fire, appearing deep in thought.''

"zabava"

- Cassy poppin' off on me at Tribal 'bout how I'm not playin' the game or whatever baloney just got my blood boiling! Unless an idol came out, whoever's name I wrote down went home, while she is only still here 'cause of either challenges or idols comin' out of people's yin yangs. Maybe I don't respect someone as a player who can't keep people on her side and has to rely on twists or challenges to stay here! (Shrugs) I'm not sayin' the jury ain't gonna eat up her game, which is why I don't have a problem writing her name down again. But between the stick up her ass and the fact she shouldn't even be here, if she ends up beating me, I think I'll probably throw up or something.

''Following Leah's confessional, the camera briefly shows her staring into the fire again before panning around to show the stern expression on Cassy's face. The scene then fades into this season's into one last time.''



Day 36
''The scene now opens on day 36 showing a male lion sitting in the vast African plain yawning before switching to a shot of the navy blue tribe flag. Ricki and Cassy are then shown walking through the woods towards the water well.''

Cassy (Matter-of-Factly): I know I'm not the person you wanna be talking strategy with, but you need to hear me out right now.

Ricki (Nonchalant): I don't need to do anything, Cassy. Especially since you spent the last however long painting a bull's eye on my closest ally, and me by association. What makes you think I can trust what you say?

Cassy: 'Cause there's no point in me lying, Ricki! I know I'm the next to go if I lose immunity. Y'all made that clear when I got five votes last night and I'm only still here 'cause of my Idol of Burden.

Ricki: On the flip side, that also means you got nothing to lose and could very well be throwing whatever you can at the wall to see what sticks.

Cassy (Frustrated): Can you please just listen to me?

Ricki (Shrugs): I don't see why not.

Cassy (Pointed): If I'm out this round, you're next. That is a promise!

Ricki now stops in her tracks and crosses her arms as she glares at Cassy, who soon also stops to look back at Ricki.

Ricki (Slightly annoyed): Is that really a promise? Or a convenient prediction?

Cassy: A promise! Look, those three back at camp have a final three deal, I'm sure of it!

Ricki puts her hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle as the camera switches back to camp to show Constantine approaching Marshall and Leah as they chat by the fire before switching back to the current conversation.

Ricki: What makes you so sure?

Cassy: Constantine's been pushing for you to go home for the past three days! After the way he's treated me and other people here, there's no way he gets votes from the jury, and Leah doesn't even know how to play the game! You and me are the biggest threats, so why not take each other to the final four to have a fair fight? Let's get either Constantine or Leah out of here so we don't have to worry about one of our final three seats being taken up! Since Constantine's going after you, I'm willing to vote the boy out if that's what it takes!

Ricki (Skeptical): How do I know you're not just going to win final immunity and vote me out though? Call me crazy, but how do I know you don't just want me to vote Constantine or Leah 'cause they are both at least almost as strong physically as you are?

Cassy: That's a coincidence, Ricki. I got everyone's votes last night so I have no loyalties. As the next two on the chopping block, it would be wise to take each other to final four so we both have a shot of getting to the end and winning. May the best woman win, as it were.

Ricki (Shrugs): You're not wrong in that sense. I was worried that there was a plan to get rid of me last night, but I'm also trying to not let paranoia cloud my game. I'll think about what you said, but we also shouldn't forget just how much people on the jury love Father Marshall.

Cassy: True, but we'll both beat him in challenges...

Ricki (Interrupting): Yet you just admitted you don't want to take me to the final three, even with Marshall still here. I'm willing to listen to you and consider your offer, but I don't think I can win sitting next to you and Marshall.

Cassy: So you're saying that you'll help me vote Marshall out next and take me to the four?

Ricki: I'm done making promises I don't know if I can keep, Cassy. I don't trust Constantine as far as I can pick him up and throw him, but I also don't trust someone that openly admits they want me out in fourth when there are five people left.

Cassy (Shrugs): I'm just sayin', you told me just now that you were scared there's a plan to get rid of you, and I'm telling you it's true. If Leah's stuck to you like glue, which I think she is, then you and I can flip this game on those two boys.

Ricki: I'd like to think Leah's loyal to me, but only Leah knows that for sure.

Cassy: Also like, I don't want to go to the final three with Marshall either, but I haven't had to break a promise yet, and I don't want to start now. If we get to four and I think I'm better off against you, I'll vote to keep you. It's that simple.

"zabava"

- I don't think Ricki listened to a word I said 'cause all she seemed to want to do this morning was argue with me when I tried to talk strategy. I'm trying to tell her that her butt is on the line if I go home right now, which is true, and she just doesn't wanna hear it and keeps shutting me down! As frustrating as it is though, if she comes back to me and says "Let's vote Constantine," I'll do it in a heart beat 'cause I literally have nothing else right now.

Ricki (Sighs heavily): This game's just so stressful, Cass. I've been running numbers and scenarios through my mind all night, and not all of them involve voting you out next.

Cassy: I hope not, because as I said, it looks like if I'm out next you're right behind me.

Ricki: Yeah, and that's exactly what I'm afraid of. My problem is that I was banking on Jimmy staying here too last night so all my plans got flipped upside down. I just need to try and re-focus.

"zabava"

- I have a ton of respect for Cassy's tenacity, and even though she spent most of her time this morning talking at me, she did strike a bit of a nerve when she said that I'm out right behind her if she goes next. That being said, if she can't even convince herself to definitively say she wants me around over Marshall, that makes me not only fear for my safety in a final four scenario, with or without her, but also for what might happen if Cassy does win immunity next.

Once Ricki's confessional has completed, we are taken to the scene in which Marshall and Leah are chatting by the fire.

Leah (Frustrated): Tell me, Marshall. What did you think 'bout Cassy goin' off on me at Tribal 'bout how I'm not playing the game or whatever.

Marshall: I'd try not to let it get to you, to be honest. You made some good points about how we're all playing differently, but Cassy doesn't see that. I think she's just really frustrated with her position.

Leah: That might very well be, but how the heck's that my problem?! (Snarls) Pisses me off how she can be this big jury threat or whatever when she's only here 'cause of idols and challenges.

Marshall (Nods): Yeah, I get the frustration. It sucks that some jurors don't look past flashy game-play. But that's why we need to get her out of here as soon as possible.

"zabava"

- Normally if someone comes to me ranting about how someone else has wronged or insulted them like Leah did with Cassy today, I'd start talking about how the Bible teaches us about forgiveness, how forgiving someone doesn't mean they are right and you are wrong, but rather helps us move on with our lives, yadda, yadda, yadda. Don't get me wrong, that's all very much true. But out here, the more two other people are at each other's throats, the less attention is on me. If high school was like this, I don't wanna be the pretty girl! (Giggles) I'm perfectly happy being the fat nerd everyone wants to ignore 'cause it helps me continue flying under the radar.

Leah (Passionately): It just pisses me off that she'll probably get instant respect just 'cause she got lucky with these damn idols and challenges. Heck, if it wasn't for me votin' Tori at the merge, that girl would be gone!

Marshall: You're not exactly wrong, and I do think you deserve some credit for how this game has progressed. I will say that I do appreciate how upfront and honest you've been with me this whole time. If Cassy's writing you off as a threat now, I do think she's making a mistake. (Shrugs) But then again, since she's got nobody, she probably was just tryin' to stir stuff up and throw whatever she could at the wall. Even if it means throwing you under the bus.

Leah (Scoffs): Allan should've been a prime example of what happens when people throw me under the bus... they rue the day. Mark my words, Cassy's got some rueing to do after all that.

Marshall now puts a hand over his mouth as he attempts to stifle his giggles.

Marshall: I bet you're right. You've been true to your word up till this point.

Leah: I know I'm right. That girl will soon see just how right I am, let me tell ya'.

"zabava"

- If Cassy thought she was public enemy number one before, she has no idea what she's in for now. Just 'cause I give her credit for fighting in challenges and finding idols doesn't change the fact she's got an attitude problem that makes me wanna keep that million dollar cheque outta her grubby, little paws. As Marshall's said, I've been nothing but upfront and honest with people this entire time. So mark my words when I say there's no chance that girl makes final three. None whatsoever!

Upon the completion of Leah's confessional, a transitional shot of an elephant standing in the ocean splashing itself with a trunk-full of water appears on the screen before the scene switches to a conversation between Ricki and Constantine near the beach.

Ricki (Sternly): Listen, I dunno if you've caught wind of this, but there's something you need to know.

Constantine (Crosses arms): What is it?

Ricki: Cassy's pissed off and she threw you under the bus, hardcore.

Constantine (Raising an eyebrow): What'd she say?

Ricki: Oh, not much. Only that you've been pushing to get rid of me for the last three days and that she wants either you or Leah out next.

Constantine (Fed up): That girl has seriously lost her damn mind! Like, why the f*** would she throw me under the f***ing bus like that after we were aligned just two Tribals ago?!

Ricki (Smirking): I can't speak for Cassy, so I don't know what she's thinking either. Girl couldn't even tell me that she wanted me in the final three over freaking Marshall, so I know I can't trust her past this one vote. At this point in the game, one vote is not enough.

Constantine (Nods): For sure! If that girl thought there was a chance of me pushin' to save her, that's dead now!

Ricki: I agree. If she loses immunity, she's gone!

"zabava"

- (Laughs) I love how impulsive Constantine is! But that's what made telling him that Cassy threw him under the bus and asked me to help her get rid of him so crucial. Right now, whether or not Constantine actually did conspire to get rid of me before the last vote is almost irrelevant because he's not so fixated on the fact that Cassy came to me saying those things. Earlier today, I was worried about what might happen if Cassy lost immunity. But now that the strings on the Constantine and Cassy dolls have been pulled and the two of 'em are going at each other, I feel like I'm definitely seeing day 38 and just need to focus on securing a solid final three.

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