Zip It, Part 2

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- SPOILER ALERT: This is the second part of a two part episode. Therefore, spoilers from the first part that you may not have read yet are enclosed. For the first part, click here.

‘’’’’’ is the 13th and final episode of ‘’Survivor: Espana’’. This is the second part.

Challenges
Part one challenges were included in their section.

‘’’Immunity’’’’’Simmotion’’ you will have a hand tied behind your back. You will drop a ball into the metal track. Each time it passes the intersection, it will trigger a turnstile, forcing it to alternate between the end paths. When one comes out, you have to catch it, and drop it back in the track. Every 5 minutes, you'll drop another ball into the track. If a ball hits the ground, you're out. Last person standing wins.

Day 39
A shrew went up to a snake and licked its butt. The snake was not very happy about that, as evidenced by the bite marks on the musaraña afterwards. About this time, a leg belonging to Raphael walks up, and sees these marks.

Raphael: Oh, man. Such a shame.

Confessional-Raphael: We're basically just chilling out today, and trying to prepare for tomorrow. We know we're going to have to go out there and give it our all. But for now, were just hanging out like 3 people of of assorted ages always do.

As he heads back to camp, there's a bit of a surprise waiting for them.

Susan: What's going on, Raph?

Raphael: Not much. Just thought I'd get in touch with nature for a bit.

Jack: Nice day for it.

Susan: Wait, what's that?

A boat comes up from downstream, and it's not a confused guy, either. Just an old one.

Probst: COME ABOARD!

Jack: Don't need to tell me twice.

As the Gamma threesome climbs aboard, Jeff starts to explain something.

Probst: Alright. So I have been thinking. The next challenge is not anywhere near here. It's going to take about a while by boat, which is about the only way you can get there. So we may as well relax, have some company, and maybe grab a bite to eat.

He points at a table.

Probst: We have grilled chicken. Potato salad. Fruit salad. Nachos and queso dip. I don't know what this is, but it looks good.

It's a banana boat.

Probst: And nice, ice cold soft drinks. Go ahead and enjoy it.

The ensuing rush to the table can be described like a rush to the concession stands at halftime. Or maybe Black Friday sales.

Susan: Oh my god. I love this potato salad.

Jack: Don't be a potato salad hogger. You don't want to be on the jury tomorrow.

Susan: I'll have to think about that.

Confessional-Susan: A perfect way to sum up our gameplay today. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the waters.

Raphael: This chicken is grilled to perfection. Beautiful color. Amazing juiciness. And, oh. That skin.

Jack: Oh, yeah.

Confessional-Jack: I'm looking around the table. And I'm noticing something that goes well with this, but isn't on the table. Beer. So that tells me that this challenge will require coordination of some kind.

Jack: A toast. To Sue Choi being a - and guaranteeing us this delicious food.

Susan and Raphael (simultaneously): Here, here.

The Immunity Challenge
Well, the boat ride finished up. In a moat. That surrounds tribal council. The torches are already there and lit, so someone's going home. But they're also behind the Simmotion tracks. You know, that smallish, curvy one? The tribe follows Jeff in, and we're ready to go.

Probst: We'll now bring in the members of our jury. Virginia, Ramon, Julia, Matthew, Jeffery, and Choi, voted out at the last tribal council.

The Jury takes their seats.

Probst: We'll get to tribal council after the challenge. But first things first, Jack. I'll take back the necklace.

Jack hands over the necklace, and Jeff puts it on the table beside him.

Probst: For the last time in Spain, immunity is back up for grabs. For today's challenge, you will have a hand tied behind your back. You will drop a ball into the metal track. Each time it passes the intersection, it will trigger a turnstile, forcing it to alternate between the end paths. When one comes out, you have to catch it, and drop it back in the track. Every 5 minutes, you'll drop another ball into the track. If a ball hits the ground, you're out. Last person standing wins immunity. Guaranteed to plea your case to these 6 people and one other as to why you deserve to win the million dollar prize. We'll draw for spots, we'll get started.

I have to admit. This castle looks awesome during the day.

Probst: Alright, go ahead and drop your first ball into the track. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... everybody's in. This challenge is on. This first ball is going to be where you are going to want to learn about the track. You'll want to do this observation now while you have time. How fast the ball will move, how much it slows down at the turnstile. All of these are crucial factors. Do not overlook them.

Jack starts squinting a little bit.

Probst: Go ahead and drop your second ball into the track. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... everybody's in.

As Raphael wipes sweat off his brow, a situation occurs.

Susan: Hey, Jeff? Can we get someone to put out the central fire? The flame dancing around is starting to distract me.

Probst: Yeah, sure. Perry? Perry went out there, extinguished the fire with one of those red fire extinguishers, and left. He seems nice. A time skip occurs, to the tune of Jeffery making an inaudible comment, and the sun going under the fortress wall.

Probst, Go ahead and drop your 5th ball. Jack, reaching for it, let's one drop. He's out, and will be vulnerable for the first tribal in 9 days. Everybody else is already in.

Raphael: Nice, job, though.

Probst: Jack, do you have any thoughts?

Jack: They're more appropriate for after the challenge.

Probst: Fair enough. You're watching balls rolling around. You're hearing that annoying sound over and over again. You're getting tired. You're going to hit the wall at some point. The question is, will they do it before me?

Virginia (inaudible, captioned): I'm not even playing, and I want him to shut up.

Probst: Go ahead and drop your 6th ball in. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... everybody's in. We're past the half hour mark now. This is every ball allotted. So we're going to keep it at 6 until someone drops out.

That took a while. The next time skip featured a ball hitting a turnstile and Pena biting her lip.

Probst: We've been at this for an hour, 25 minutes. Neither side seems likely to drop anytime soon.

Raphael: Bladders of steel.

Probst: Do you guys want to throw Jack's balls into the track?

Susan: I'm fine with that.

Raphael: Okay.

Probst: Okay. I'm going to give you each 3 more balls. When I start counting, go ahead and drop your 7th ball in. Jeff distributed the spheres as mentioned.

Probst: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... everybody's in. Raph has to hurry on that redrop, but makes a nice save. A little too close for comfort, though. Susan still having little trouble with this.

Raph drops to the ground right then and there.

Probst: Raph can't continue. Medical! Also, Susan wins immunity!

Tribal Council
As Dr. Casey attends to Raph, Susan walks over to her seat.

Probst: What happened?

Raphael: Not a clue.

Dr. Casey: Well, it looks like you hit your head against the stool. You definitely have a laceration on the back of your head. About 6 centimeters.

Raphael: That doesn't sound good.

Jack: It's not.

Dr. Casey: The next step is concussion evaluation. Follow my finger.

I'd say that he did a pretty good job at that.

Dr. Casey: Can you tell me where you are?

Raphael: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Majorca, Spain. I'm here to compete on Survivor, a reality television show on...

Yep. He's good.

Probst: Dr. Brendan. Based on what you're seeing, can Raphael continue in the game?

Susan: It doesn't matter. I'm voting for him anyhow.

Dr. Casey: Well, that makes that decision a lot easier.

Probst: As Jack can only vote for Raphael, and Raphael can only vote for Jack, their votes cancel each other out. Therefore, the 16th person voted out of Survivor: Espana, Raphael.

Jeff grabs the snuffer, and walks over to the torches.

Probst: Raphael, the tribe and your health have spoken.

As the torch is snuffed, a van comes over. Raphael is taken to it by stretcher, and is drove to the hospital.

Probst: Well, with that, congratulations to both of you for making it as far as you can in this game. Now the power shifts over to the jury. Seven people who you, in some way or another, helped remove from this game, will determine who gets the million dollar prize. Hopefully, Raphael will be one of them. But we do have a backup, just in case. Grab your torches. Head back to camp. Good night.

Nope. We're not giving you a lift this time.

Final Words
Raph's final words were spoken at the same beach Ronda's was spoken at. Scenes from his game and his fall at the challenge were displayed.

Confessional-Raphael: Well, that was a suckish way to leave the game. Far damn none. But, at the end of the day It was bound to happen either way. That's why I felt the need to win that challenge. Ultimately, that need turned south. And I left the game on day 39 with a few stitches. That sucks.

Initial reactions
Night 39

Jack: Alright. The concern of me having this kind of information is off the table. We're you actually planning on getting rid of Raph?

Susan: Yep.

Jack: Say no more.

Confessional-Susan: Keeping Jack around was the only thing that made sense. One, you had to worry about him having constantly been a swing vote. Two, Raphael is way more forgiving over Jack, so he'll get over it faster. And C, if I'm going to be alone in a secluded place with just one male, I'd prefer it'd be Jack.

Um, Susan, you're on a TV show.

Jack: To tomorrow.

Susan: Cheers.

They clinked their rice filled mugs together.

Confessional-Jack: I'm really glad that I'm still around. Because now I can show that I can go the distance. I can prove to my family that we now have a plan in life. That it doesn't get much better than this.

We go back to live.

Probst: It doesn't. Well, during that challenge, someone else put out the fire. At the beginning of the game, I had to tell them that flint was waiting for them back at camp. And during the tribe switch, they drew rocks rather than buffs. Why?

A photo of a nice shelter house comes up, with natural leaves forming the roof, mahogany support columns, and oak floors.

Probst: This structure here was our original tribal council. A couple days before taping, it was finally complete. That guy named Perry is in charge of our lighting and pyrotechnics. He asked if I wanted to light the fire. I said sure.

The photo is replaced with another one, of the same exact structure ablaze.

Probst: I aimed the flint too far forward, and that happened. So we had to scramble to find a new set for tribal council. Fortunately, the government was willing to rent us the castle for that use. But we had to make sure I didn't cause any more fires. So I wasn't allowed to bring anything flammable or fire starters. Had there been a fire building challenge, they would have ten flint rocks each, ready to go. After the break, Day 40. Stay tuned.

Day 40
As Susan and Jack begin their preparations for the Final Tribal Council, it becomes evident that there is no longer a plan.

Susan: How nervous are you?

Jack: Job interview nervous. You?

Susan: DMV test administrator nervous. Jack: That bad, eh?

Confessional-Susan: I'm going to be held accountable for my actions for the past 6 weeks tonight. So I'm just hoping that I didn't tick them off too much. But I don't know.

They break off in different directions to prepare privately.

Jack: Hello, selected jurors. I want to give you a few reasons why I should still be considered for the million dollar prize. No, that's sounds tacky.

Confessional-Jack: I'm really nervous about tonight. I kind of sort of stopped playing because I felt like I would be eliminated. Then a couple challenge wins and a gift from Pena, and here I am. So I need to convince the Jury to overlook that hesitation.

Jack: Okay. Who was the one you went to when you weren't sure whether to call medical? Didn't get a whole lot of that.

Meanwhile, while floating in the river, Susan is preparing for her final 2 by doing some breathing exercises. She inhales, waits 4 seconds, and exhales.

Confessional-Susan: I'm not a great public speaker. So my strategy going into tonight is to just relax. Enjoy the rest of the day. I'm not going to be effective if I'm all jittery and can't pull myself together. So I'm going to try to Zen out for a while.

Susan: Just keep relaxing.

A little while later, a little site preparation goes on.

Susan: I've called this shore home for 40 days.

Jack: I can't believe how often we remodeled.

Susan: I can't believe that I actually remodeled something.

Jack grabs and lights his torch. He sticks it in the fire, and transfers it over to the last remaining leaf hut, setting it ablaze.

Confessional-Jack: It's hard to believe that it's going to be over in a matter of hours. I was just starting to get used to this, and now it's back to the world as usual. It brings a year to my eye.

Susan: Well, this was fun.

Jack: Yep.

They stare at the bonfire as the scene pans out.

Final Tribal Council
Well, it's time to finish this thing off. Jack and Susan walk into tribal council not sure what to expect.

Probst: We'll now bring in the members of the jury. Virginia, Ramon, Julia, Matthew, Jeffery, Sue, and Raphael, voted out at the last tribal council.

The accompanying thunder tells me that God wasn't happy with that decision.

Probst: Congratulations on making it as far as you can go in this game. Now the power shifts to the jury. Seven people who you, in one way or another, removed from this game will determine whether or not you'll win the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. Here's what's going to happen. You'll give an opening statement, the jury will then get the chance to ask questions or address you both and the jury. Then we'll vote. Jack, you won the coin toss before we entered, so you'll be going first.

Jack: Alright. Well, I want to begin by saying that I am here largely thanks to a few challenge wins and a gift from Susan. I understand that. However, I am also here because I have been loyal to my alliances, even if they've changed over the game. And I've never tried to trick any of you off. So I hope you will consider that tonight.

Probst: Susan.

Susan: Well, here's how I see it. Tonight, you're giving one of us $1,000,000 of Mark Burnett's money. So you want to give it to the right person. What have I done? Well, I've provided for the tribe's food. I've entertained the tribe when morale was low. And, I've made huge moves in getting rid of Matthew. So these are the reasons I ask for your vote.

Probst: Alright. So, now you, the jury, will have a chance to ask Jack and Susan any questions you desire or make your comments known. I'll give you a minute to think about what you want to say.

And so we can run commercials that will allow Mark to get that money. But we don't care about those.

Probst: Alright, we'll start with Raphael. Before we do so, though, how's your head?

Raphael: Stitched up. Apparently, a chunk of rock got in there, so they had to take it out. Probst: Wow.

Raphael: Yeah. So, basically, I'm going to be the guy that brings up money. Jack, you're an operating room technician. Pena, you're a book binder. These are pretty decent jobs, but no where close to a million dollar career. So we need to rule that out. But what are you going to do with it? Pena, you first, since Jack opened.

Susan: Well, I'm actually hoping to relocate. So I'm going to need funds to do that. After that, though, I'd probably end up going back to school, and work on my bachelor's degree.

Jack: And I'll probably end up putting some towards my kid's education. Another portion towards renovations to my house. And a third towards Alzheimer's research.

Raphael: Susan, were you done?

Susan: Yes.

Raphael: Okay. Just wanted to make sure before I sat back down.

Probst: Thank you. Jeffery?

Jeffery: So, the outright theme of the series is outwit, outplay, and outlast. Some points to note. Outwit, Susan made the moves that blindsided some of you. Outplay, Jack won more challenges than Susan. Outlast, well, they're both here.

Probst: Thank you. Matthew?

Matthew: After 40 days, we've played a game where we could indeed trust each other to an extant. Something I was surprised by. I want you to prove that is still the case. So what's your social security numbers?

The sarcastic nature of the question causes laughter from everyone.

Matthew: But, in all seriousness, Jack, have you ever been deceptive?

Jack: Yes. I faked an attitude that I felt that I was out of the game to trick the others into keeping me around.

Matthew: That saying feels like total crap in my opinion. Congratulations, Susan, you have my vote.

Probst: Thank you. Virginia?

Virginia: Have you ever wondered why I have an eyepatch?

Everyone said no to that.

Virginia: Well, I'm telling you either way. It's because, when I was 20, I had a boyfriend. On a date, he went to the restroom. A man came up to our table, and attempted to grope me. Well, my boyfriend came back, saw this, and shot at him. He missed him, and got my eye. It's covering up a glass eye. Susan, you hid your relationship with Ronda like I hid my eye. We all knew something was there. Just not what it was. So I'd be a little nervous if I were you.

The second half of that
Probst: Thank you. Ramon?

Ramon: Well, to our future contestants, learn from us. We were playing to show that we are harsh, ruthless, and senile. Then we get here, and they took away the key to our strategies. The idol. Jack, do you feel like that not having idols in play was detrimental to your strategy?

Jack: I feel that the lack of idols was detrimental to the game as a whole. People didn't have the ability to save themselves as necessary. So, they...

Ramon: If you're going to give me a Kellyanne Conway answer, I'm moving on to Susan. Same question.

Susan: I...

Jack: I wasn't trying to give you...

Ramon: Your turn is over, Jack. Let her speak.

Susan: I do believe that their absence was a huge factor in my strategy. But you have to go with what you have. And if something is a negative, you have to turn it into a positive.

Ramon: Alright.

Jack: And...

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Jack sits there dismayed.

Probst: Thank you. Choi?

Sue: Well, you'll be glad to know that I've had a coffee. My apologies for my actions the past few days. Please allow me to be the oddball question. What is your current housing situation?

Jack: I'm living in a 3 bed/2 bath house with one story plus an unfinished basement. I live there with my wife and 3 kids, aged 8-11. Mortgage is $875 a month.

Susan: I live in a 2 bedroom, one bath apartment with a friend from college. Like I told Jeffery, that will end soon. But that is the situation. Rent is $125 a week.

Sue: Alright.

Probst: Thank you. Finish us off, Julia.

Julia: Well, two players in a relatively old-school season sit before us, and we have to give one of them a million dollars. I want to point out something brought up during Ramon's question. We didn't have idols. Therefore, we could've been easily picked off one by one. That's what idols are supposed to prevent. Susan, however, was smart. She didn't let that happen. She fought to continue to play the game her way, when all anyone else wanted to do was play it the game's way. You can debate this all you want. But there's no question about it. Susan's the one who's resume is worth the million. Far none.

And the vote
Yeah, I'm not even going to bother to fake the commercials.

Probst: Alright. In a few minutes, the jury will conduct it's vote. I want to remind you in the jury that you are voting for a winner. Jack, Susan, you'll want to see your name on parchment tonight. It is time to vote. Virginia, you're up.

Virginia (for Susan): Psych.

Ramon (For Susan): I think you have this one in the bag.

Jeffery (for Jack): JJJ all the way.

As Raph comes back, it's that time.

Probst: I'll go get the votes. As the rain turns to snow, Susan and Jack look into the fire.

Probst: Congratulations on making it to the end of the game. I know you want to know right now who will win the million dollar prize. But, you're going to have to wait. I will see you guys back home, for the live finale.

As Jeff walks out of the castle, some applause from the jury members to the finalists. Jeff proceeds to head down a little ways. He then proceeds to get into a canoe, and begins to ride the river to the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arriving in Valencia, he takes a train to Madrid, and takes a taxi to the airport. From there, he gets on a direct flight over Los Angeles, where he proceeds to jump out of the plane. He then calls a ride share to take him to the studio, where a live crowd is waiting for him to reveal the obvious, on live television. Jack, Susan, and the jury are already on stage, ready to finish this off.

Probst: Well, once again, congratulations to the both of you. A reminder that you want to see your name on parchment. There are seven votes in here. It takes 4 to win. I'll read the votes.

The urn opens. Jack and Susan, freshly cleaned up, are practically death gripping each others hands.

Probst: First vote, Jack.

Thunderous applause.

Probst: Susan. One vote Susan, one vote Jack.

More applause.

Probst: Susan. Two votes Susan, one vote Jack.

Okay, just assume there's applause after them all.

Probst: Susan. Three votes Susan, one vote Jack.

Jack is caught with his head down.

Probst: The winner of Survivor: Espana, Susan.

About that time, Susan gets up, runs to her parents and siblings in the crowd. An on screen graphic reads "Susan Pena, Winner, Survivor: Espana".

Probst: Well, this season has been eventful. It's had its twists and turns. But there are still questions to be answered. Such as who would've won in Susan vs. Raphael? What was really up with Choi? Where the hell is Gina? And lastly, what was Danielle's compensation for her elimination? The reunion show is up next.

Voting Confessionals
Julia (for Susan): You got this.

Matthew (for Susan): I don't see the ratings doing very well this year.

Sue (for Susan): Jack, I'm sorry, but it's not even close.

Raphael (for Susan): Thank you for saving my life, even if you didn't want to.

Author’s Trivia

 * This is the fourth episode of the Finale Binge Upload.
 * The episode title was a quote by Ramon, trying to silence Jack.
 * Originally, Susan was supposed to take Raph to the final tribal council. But, this proved to be a dangerous situation strategically. So I flipped the script.
 * The plan B was for Raphael to be indisposed for jury duty. This was cut due to me having forgotten about that until last night. However, had it occurred, Joan would’ve went back to Spain to take his place.