Where's My Star to Wish Upon?

This is the season finale of Survivor: Ivory Coast!

Challenges
Immunity Challenge (Day 37): Puzz-el-ements  First the castaways must dive down into the water to retrieve bags of puzzle pieces. They must then transport those puzzle pieces across a balance beam. If they fall off, they must go back to the start. Once back on land, the castaways must dig through the sand to crawl under a beam. Once they are through the beam, they must take all bags of puzzle pieces and solve a fire-shaped puzzle. The first castaway to solve the puzzle wins immunity. Winner: TBD

Immunity Challenge (Day 38): The Ball Drop Castaways must balance a small metal ball on a wooden cylinder, while holding the center cylinder in place with two wooden handles. Every 5 minutes, new pieces will be added, making it harder to balance the ball on the center cylinder. The castaway who balances their ball the longest will win immunity. Winner: TBD

Azzot Tribe
(Following Shanniah's blindside, the final five return to camp.)

Kimberly: Wow, Kryshelle, I don't know what to say... thanks so much!

(As Kimberly leans her torch against the tree, the camera focuses on her smile.)

"azzot"

- When Kryshelle came back to us with that information, it was a total godsend. She not only told us Shanniah had sided with Simon and Abraham, but they were voting for me AND Simon had an idol, so we should divert the votes to Shanniah. Kryshelle has lied before, so I was a little suspicious, but it was all I had to go on so I put my trust in her. Well, it paid off and now we have an advantage! Betty and I are taking each other to the end, and hopefully Kryshelle's on our side. This means we have a strong three to take out one of the other guys, even with the idol, and from then on I really like my chances. I can't help but feel this was the biggest hurdle to the million dollars and I've just overcome it.

Betty-May: Y'all, I'm so thrilled we all survived that! I can't believe you got all that out of 'em, Kryshelle.

Kryshelle: I can't believe I did either, honestly. (giggles)

Betty-May: I'm goin' to the final three with y'all, know that.

(The three girls celebrate. The camera focuses on Betty-May.)

"azzot"

- I know I was pretty set on Abe goin', but when Kryshelle come back 'n' said Simon had an idol 'n' we had to put our votes on Shanniah to save us all, I jumped on it. I'd do whatever it takes to save my girls 'n' I fully intend on goin' to the final three with 'em. In my mind I made that final three with Kryshelle 'n' Kimberly the moment I sided with 'em at the final seven, 'n' I know they're probably gon' beat me. I wouldn't be stayin' true to myself if I turned on 'em, 'n' they've played some great games. The million should go to someone who deserves it, 'n' as much as I need it, if I can't have it then I'd love one of my girls to have it.

(Over in the shelter, Simon places his bag down and sits cross legged, before letting out a huge sigh.)

Simon: (head in his hands) I cannot believe that just happened...

"azzot"

- I have never in my life felt more betrayed by anyone than I do right now. Not for one second did it even register in my mind there was a possibility that Kryshelle would turn on me like that. I truly, deep in my heart, thought that she was with me in that Abidjan final three. She told me herself, right to my face... and then she turned around and told the girls our entire plan, probably even of my idol. (deep sigh) I can't believe I was so naive. What on Earth was I thinking? I wrote her name down at the final seven, for crying out loud. What on Earth made me think that Kryshelle would trust me enough to go to the final three with me over the two girls who saved her? This hurts so much. It's as if... I- I couldn't even tell you, to be completely honest. I've never had an experience like this in my entire life. I went into tonight thinking that she was with me, that I had a great final three scenario... now I'm on the bottom, everyone will know about my idol, and it almost seems defeat is inevitable. What a huge slap in the face tonight has been.

(Simon sits down for a moment longer, then gets up and heads towards Kryshelle.)

Simon: (sigh) Kryshelle...

Kryshelle: Come with me.

(Kryshelle leads Simon away into the forest.)

(The camera picks up again as Simon and Kryshelle meet in the forest. There is a short silence between them.)

Kryshelle: You look like you're about to cry.

Simon: I... honestly don't know whether I want to or not. (sighs) I genuinely, truly, thought that you were with me. You looked me right in the face during that conversation and said you were going to do it. You said you'd flipped, that you were siding wit us... and then that happens.

Kryshelle: I know. I'm not going to shy away from the fact I've hurt you. I know you probably don't believe it, but I'm genuinely sorry that you're upset.

Simon: I wish I could believe that.

Kryshelle: Simon...

Simon: Why? I just can't understand it. Why let me believe you were so firmly on board with that Abidjan final three if you really weren't? Is it... is it because I wrote your name down?

Kryshelle: No! Simon, it had absolutely nothing to do with that. It was a purely strategic decision I made. I wanted to get to the end with the least collateral damage. I felt that siding with you would burn two Jury votes right at the end of the game, that I couldn't afford. I wanted to be honest with you so badly, but I needed to be sure how everyone was voting so I could navigate the girls out of this.

Simon: So when you said Kimberly didn't have the idol...

Kryshelle: I've known for about 10 days now.

Simon: Kryshelle...

(Unable to hold back his emotions anymore, Simon begins crying. Kryshelle looks devastated as Simon puts his face in his hands. Kryshelle moves forward tentatively to hug him, but Simon moves away.)

Simon: Don't... please...

Kryshelle: I am so sorry that I've hurt you like this.

Simon: I was serious about taking you to the final three... I had so much trust in you, and you just burned me like I meant nothing to you.

Kryshelle: Simon... it was nothing personal, I knew exactly what I was doing. I just had to make the decision that I thought was best for me, and that meant I had to lie and betray you.

Simon: Can you... (his body shudders) just answer me one question?

Kryshelle: Anything you want.

Simon: Did you tell them I have the idol?

Kryshelle: (deep sigh) Yes, I did.

(Simon turns away from Kryshelle and sits down. His shoulders shake and he looks down at the ground.)

Simon: Can you head back to camp and leave me alone? I need a few moments.

Kryshelle: Simon, I-

Simon: Just go.

Kryshelle: Okay, you... take as long as you need.

(Silently, Kryshelle turns and heads back to camp.)

"azzot"

- I felt so crushed for Simon. He was just... absolutely devastated. To see a 51-year old man break down crying in front of me... I never meant to hurt him like that. It's my decision, I made the choice best for my game. I'd do it a hundred times if given the opportunity, but although I'm playing the game it doesn't mean I'm a sociopathic monster who completely disregards other people's feelings. Knowing that Simon is upset because of something I did, it feels absolutely horrible, but I need to push that aside because I've made a decision and I can't and won't back away from it. I decided to go with Kimberly and Betty in the end because I felt like this was the way for me to get to the end with the least damage to my game. Knowing Simon has the idol, even if he cancels our votes, I think he'll get Betty-May out. Then at the final four, I think I could get my way to the end over Kimberly because I'll be viewed as a lesser Jury threat. This path felt the most logical. I was keeping in the good graces of my allies and there's a big chance I could end up in the end with the two people I pissed off tonight. I ran through all the scenarios in my head, looking at Jury votes, social relationships, and the way people play. I couldn't think of a any way I didn't get to the end. I know in my heart I've made the right decision to win this game.

Azzot Tribe
The camera opens on Day 36 with sombre music playing as the castaways climb out of the shelter. Simon, still looking deflated from the night before, turns to Abraham.

Simon: Do you want to escape with me and we can talk about what we're going to do from here?

Abraham: Sure thing.

(Simon and Abraham stand up. Simon grabs the canteens.)

Simon: Girls, Abraham and I are just going to fill up the canteens.

Kryshelle: Okay. Thanks, Simon.

(Simon nods and walks away with Abraham.)

"azzot"

- To say I'm still shaken after last night would be the understatement of the century. Kryshelle betraying me not only removed my final three, but it's essentially destroyed any type of power I had out here. She's really done a number on me. I'm in a 3-2 minority and have an idol that I'm forced to use at the next Tribal Council and has very little power because everyone knows about it. It's fair to say that I'm not exactly in the right state of mind to be thinking strategically like this, and Abraham is far more level headed and calculating than I am. Abraham is the only certainty I have when it comes to getting to the end at this point, so I needed to get he and I alone so we could formulate a plan to try and dig ourselves out of the mess that I put us in.

(The camera cuts to Abraham and Simon in the forest.)

Simon: So, we're in a pretty bad spot right now.

Abraham: Thanks for the reminder.

Simon: I just wasn't expecting that idol to come out at all. Kryshelle completely lied to us. Now we're in a 3-2 minority.

Abraham: I know that. But we have something they don't, and that's your idol. With that, we can get back into the game!

Simon: About that...I told Kryshelle about the idol.

Abraham: (angrily) You didn't!

Simon: I did. Now everyone knows about it.

Abraham: (furious disbelief) You didn't! Ugh, Simon, what-

Simon: Please... don't give me a lecture on how much of an idiot I am. I'm painfully aware of that already.

Abraham: Why did you tell her?

Simon: I trusted her. I genuinely thought she was with us, and I wanted to show her that I trusted her.

Abraham: Ah...

"azzot"

- I'm sorry, but Simon is a idiot. What made him think it was okay to share that he had an idol with someone who wasn't even on our side? He should have kept the idol between the two of us. If he had, we'd be in a brilliant position, but because HE screwed up, I'm once again suffering for other people's mistakes. This is the most infuriating thing that has happened to me out here yet. Now we have to actually try and force someone over to our side. I hope that someone's going to budge, because to go out off the back of the most stupid mistake in Survivor history that wasn't even my own would be terrible. (shakes head) I should have aligned with smarter people...

Simon: So what now?

Abraham: This is still something we can fix. Playing the idol is going to be really difficult if you don't win immunity, so we're going to have to try and flip someone from that group of three. Betty-May is the only one of those two we can win against, because she's done nothing but make stupid strategic decisions. So that leaves Kimberly or Kryshelle.

Simon: I can't trust Kryshelle again.

Abraham: On the contrary, Kryshelle is the one who needs to go. Betty-May will never flip against anyone, but Kimberly and Kryshelle will, but Kryshelle is the bigger threat of the two. Look at last vote: she had you convinced she was on your side; she had the girls convinced she was with them. With that, she was able to freely float in between the groups and gather all the information she needed, including somehow getting you to out your idol. With that information, she went back to the girls, secured their loyalty and put us in a minority. That is one of the most masterful strategic displays I have ever seen in the game. She had the entire tribe wrapped around her finger. She fronts the Jury with that? Forget it, she wins. We have to take her out now.

Simon: So our objective is to flip Kimberly.

Abraham: Exactly. Plant it into her head Kryshelle is untrustworthy and a dangerous strategic threat. To make a move like Kryshelle did last Tribal takes serious balls. She obviously thinks she's running the game, so she won't suspect us. We just need to take Kimberly aside and get her to flip. Since we're playing the idol anyway, we've got nothing to lose.

Simon: Okay, I guess that's the only thing we can do at this stage. There's just one problem: that leaves Betty-May and Kimberly in the final four together, and they're not turning on each other, so that takes it to a fire-making tiebreaker.

Abraham: So? You can make fire, can't you?

Simon: Yes, I did it every day on Abidjan.

Abraham: Then no problem. You beat Kimberly in the tiebreaker.

SImon: And if Kimberly wins immunity? If I have to face Betty-May in a fire-making tie, we might as well not even have a challenge at all.

Abraham: Just make sure she doesn't. Getting out Kryshelle is the most important move we could make. It would boost our resumes significantly and give us a great story at Final Tribal Council. It's our only option, anyway. We need a back-up in case the idol doesn't work.

Simon: Alright, then we'll talk to Kimberly now. Let's go. By the way, thanks for talking this through with me,

Abraham: No problem. I'm just here to help us get to the end.

(The two of them fill up the canteens, then head back to camp. The camera focuses on Abraham, who has a smile on his face.)

"azzot"

- Simon's an emotional mess because of what happened, so of course it's my job to pick up the pieces. Once I'd found out that Simon told Kryshelle about the idol, of course the next logical step was to think of who we could flip. Betty-May is ruled out because A) she's a complete moron who couldn't play strategically to save her precious Daddy's life, and B) she's the only person in that alliance of three I could beat. That meant we had to trust Kimberly or Kryshelle, and Simon choosing to try and flip Kimberly is brilliant for my game. Kryshelle is undoubtedly the most dangerous player here. That amazing move last Tribal alone shows exactly how strong a strategic game she's playing and she's done it all while still maintaining jury votes. It's unquestionable that she goes next. To knock off one of the most dominant strategic players in the game the tribal after she pulls off a move like that, would cement my place as the top strategic player around here. I would be able to add yet another brilliant move to my already overflowing collection, and further prove that I am the only one deserving of the title of Sole Survivor.

(Following Abraham's confessional, Abraham and Simon are shown returning to camp with the canteens.)

Abraham: Here you go, everyone. Canteens are all filled.

Betty-May: Thanks, guys!

Abraham: Kimberly, we need to talk to you. Can we go somewhere private?

Kimberly: Okay, sure.

(Kimberly walks away. The camera focuses on Kryshelle, who watches them walk away, concern in her eyes.)

"azzot"

- Watching those guys walk away with Kimberly, I immediately knew they were going to try and flip her, and since she and Betty-May are close, if she did flip it would be against me. I think a final three deal with the girls was implied but never explicitly stated, so with Kimberly gone I thought I'd take the time to talk to Betty-May to bring her closer to me and keep this group together. I have a feeling that, wherever they go, Betty-May and Kimberly will go together, and I know Betty's number one loyalty is to Kimberly over anyone else. I think if Kimberly really wanted to go against me, she could do it and Betty would follow. It makes sense for them because there's a massive chance that both of them could go in the final three that way, so if I can connect with Betty a little more, I think I could get her to talk Kimberly out of a flip.

Kryshelle: It's a really nice day today, huh, Betty?

Betty-May: (sipping from her canteen) Yeah, it really is!

Kryshelle: You know, it didn't really hit me how far we'd come in this game until I woke up this morning and we marked off the tree and I realised it was day thirty-six! It feels like we've been out here forever. We're so close to the end.

Betty-May: I know! There's only five of us left now 'n' things're gon' start gettin' dang scary! People're gon' start turnin' on everyone left, right 'n' centre!

Kryshelle: I know, it's really scary for me too, especially after things that have happened lately. I just keep myself sane thinking about the million dollars at the end.

Betty-May: Havin' that million would be amazin'. What're you thinkin' about spendin' it on?

Kryshelle: I'd buy a house. Honestly, renting is good, but I'd much rather have my own place. I'd find a nice place in Tampa and just buy it outright. Then I'd go on a holiday and treat myself. What about you?

Betty-May: I'd spend it on Daddy. He's really strugglin' out on the farm right now and I think a little bit o' money would get things goin' again. I know a lot o' people 'round my age wouldn't even think 'bout spendin' money on their families; they'd spend it on a holiday or stuff for 'emselves but my Daddy has been such a significant part o' my life I think I owe him some. My Daddy has been workin' on that farm almost his whole life 'n' it means the world to him. Throughout my life it's always just been me 'n' Daddy. My Momma died when I was two years old 'n' I ain't got no memories of her, so Daddy has literally been all I had my entire life.

Kryshelle: (compassionately) Oh my Gosh, Betty, that's so sad... I think your father would be so grateful for the million dollars and it's really lovely that you're doing it for him after all you guys have done together.

Betty-May: I know, 'n' I know it'd be difficult to win now 'cause a couple o' people are mad at me 'n' they might not think I done a lot strategically. I just wanna make the end 'n' say that I had a shot at it. I know my Daddy said he was proud o' me but if I made the end I could make him even happier.

Kryshelle: Well if you want, we can make that happen. You and I can get to the end together. You've saved me, I've saved you and I think it would be wonderful for us and Kimberly to keep our loyalty to each other and take it to the final three.

Betty-May: That'd be so great! Let's make it happen!

Kryshelle: Yay! I'm so excited for this!

(The two of them celebrate and hug. The camera focuses on Betty-May.)

"azzot"

- Openin' up to Kryshelle 'bout my personal life was real great 'cause I think it brought us closer together on a personal level rather than just bein' allies. I know we both saved each other at one point durin' the game 'n' I'd like to maintain loyalty to her and go to the end, so I accepted her final three deal. But all that talk 'bout the million got me thinkin', Kryshelle has played one dang good game 'n' she'd be real tough to beat, 'n' if I want my shot at winnin' then maybe I might not be doin' the right thing in takin' her. I gave my loyalty to Kimberly a long time ago so I ain't breakin' that. She's gon' be tough enough to beat, so goin' with Kryshelle too might not be such a good idea. My Daddy would want me to play true to myself, but he'd also want me to do what's best for me, 'n' I am doin' this for Daddy in the end. So perhaps it'd be best to cut Kryshelle 'n' go to the end with someone else.

(Following Betty-May's confessional, the camera changes focus to Abraham, Kimberly and Simon as they walk into the forest.)

Simon: Kimberly, I'm sure Kryshelle has told you that I have an idol.

Kimberly: Wait, what? You have an idol!?

Simon: You didn't...? I thought she... Oh my Gosh, I'm an idiot!

Kimberly: I'm kidding. Yes, she told me.

Simon: Don't do that to people.

Kimberly: Sorry. What's up?

Simon: Well, obviously this is the final five, which means it's the last time I can possibly play it. So I'm playing it tonight regardless of what happens. I'm sure you're well aware that a lot of people- myself included- think you're a big threat.

Kimberly: Yes, I'm aware of that.

Simon: So I would think it would benefit the both of us if we worked together tonight. In exchange for not putting your name down on the card, would you be willing to side with us? You would be saving yourself and whoever else you wanted from an idol play and booking yourself a spot in the final four.

Kimberly: Okay, I'm listening. What do you have in mind?

Simon: Whoever you wanted. You would simply cross over to our side and vote alongside us, with the promise of final four.

Kimberly: Would you guys be willing to do Kryshelle?

Abraham: Absolutely, 100%, yes. That would be our preference, actually, so the fact you're on board is brilliant. Kryshelle is, hands down, the biggest threat to win. She has played a wonderful strategic and social game. I mean, she had us all eating out of the palm of her hand at the final six. I'm not sure if 'you're aware, but Kryshelle told Shanniah, Simon and myself that she was on board with us. She played both sides and she called the shots on what happened. For her to have the five of us at her beck and call like that shows a terrifyingly powerful social game.

Kimberly: Exactly. Kryshelle is a master at playing both sides. She tells you something and she does it with such conviction, and she looks and acts so sweet and genuine, that you don't even consider for a moment it's a lie. When I was voted out on Abidjan, we sat down together and she looked me right in the eyes and said she wanted to keep me. Next minute, I'm voted out.

Simon: Exactly the point. And at the final ten I went to her to make sure you were voting Jasmine before I actually did it; at the final nine I went to her to make sure she was voting Bruce so I could be confident of the numbers. She just has this pull on you.

Kimberly: Yeah, I've definitely noticed that.

Abraham: She's garnering more and more respect as she goes along. Even when she burns you, you still stick with her. At the final ten, the girls still stuck together despite what Kryshelle did. When we were on Korhogo together you wouldn't even consider turning against Kryshelle despite everything I told you.

Kimberly: That's true.

Abraham: So join us in voting out Kryshelle. She'll win if she gets to the end.

Kimberly: Sounds good to me. I'm positive I could even convince Betty-May to jump on board if you wanted, so it would be a 4-1 vote.

Abraham: That would be amazing, and Kryshelle would never even see it coming! Imagine it: Kryshelle thinks she's running the game, then we up and blindside her!

Kimberly: Sounds like a plan! I'll even talk to Betty-May and get her on board with this.

Abraham: Excellent! You're making the perfect strategic move.

Kimberly; And so are you. (smiles)

(Kimberly heads back to camp. There is a smile on her face.)

"azzot"

- I'm really not sure exactly whether I should believe these guys. They're on the bottom and desperate. For all I know they could be stringing me along to get me to out the vote to them, so they can blindside me with the idol play. It would make sense, I guess. Simon literally told me to my face that I was a big threat, so I'm just going to take everything they say with a grain of salt. If they are serious, though, I have no problem throwing Kryshelle under the bus. I'm not blind to the fact that Kryshelle is a massive strategic and social threat and is my biggest competition left bar absolutely none. Even if she goes, I still have an almost guaranteed path to the Final Tribal because Betty will take it to a tie and teach me how to do fire. To keep that option open, though, I can't afford to leave Betty in the dark on this vote. If I can convince her to do this, I may just swing the votes to send Kryshelle home.

(The camera then transitions back to Simon and Abraham as they walk some distance behind Kimberly.)

Simon: She was very confident she could get Betty-May on board...

Abraham: So? All the better for us. She's a mindless idiot anyway, it shouldn't be too hard.

Simon: This is Betty-May we're talking about. I never thought she'd turn on one of her allies. I don't know, it seems strange to me.

(The camera focuses on Simon as he frowns.)

"azzot"

- That conversation with Kimberly got me seriously re-thinking things. Firstly, she immediately jumped to voting out Kryshelle, which I suppose makes sense, given how big a threat Kryshelle is in comparison to Betty-May. What really set alarm bells off in my head, though, was how confident Kimberly seemed that she could get Betty-May on board. Abraham was telling me only a couple of days ago that Betty-May and Kimberly were extremely close and I think that just proved it. If Kimberly is so tight with Betty-May, how will we ever break them apart? Although Kryshelle is definitely the biggest threat to win, if we allowed Kimberly and Betty-May together in the final four, I'm certain that it would be taken to a firemaking tiebreaker and either Abraham or I would miss out on a Final Three spot. Based on how quick Kimberly was to offer out Kryshelle, I have no doubt those two would turn on each other if need be, so I think Abraham and I might need to shift our priorities if we want to stay alive.

Immunity Challenge
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The final five walk in and stand on the mat.)

Jeff: You guys ready to get to today's immunity challenge?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: First thing's first, Simon, I will take immunity back.

(Jeff unhooks the necklace.)

Simon: Please bring it back.

Jeff: Immunity, once again, back up for grabs. For today's challenge, you will dive down into the water to collect bags of puzzle pieces, which you must then transport back to land via a balance beam. If you fall off, you go back to the start. Once back on land, you must dig a hole and crawl under a beam in the sand. When you're through the beam, you can untie your bags and get to work on solving a fire-shaped puzzle. The first person to solve the puzzle wins immunity and is guaranteed a one in four shot at winning this game. We'll draw for spots and then we'll get started.

(The castaways are awaiting Jeff' signal.)

Jeff: For immunity and a guaranteed spot in the final four... Survivors ready? GO!

Challenge Summary: 
 * Both Kimberly and Simon got off to incredibly fast starts in the swimming leg, with Kryshelle not far behind. Abraham and Betty-May were slow swimmers, falling out of the challenge.
 * Simon made quick work of the knots untying the puzzle bags, while Kimberly took a little longer. Kryshelle also managed to untie her knots quickly, although she was still a little behind SImon and Kimberly. Kimberly made quick work of the balance beam, meaning Simon only got to the beach with a short lead.
 * Simon and Kimberly stayed pretty level on the sand portion, with Kimberly making up a little more time, resulting in them being even on the puzzle leg. As they started their puzzle, Kryshelle began to make quick work of the beam and slid under with ease, bringing her right back in it.
 * Simon began to get lost in the puzzle, resulting in Kimberly overtaking him. Kryshelle was right in there, as she was figuring out the pieces, but was a little behind Kimberly and SImon. As the challenge progressed, Simon began to figure things out and made quick progress, shortening Kimberly's lead. Kryshelle had also managed to pick up the pace, but both were still behind Kimberly.
 * At the end of the challenge, Kimberly had two pieces left, while Simon and Kryshelle each had three. Fortunately, Kimberly was able to hold steady and maintain the lead, placing in her last piece of the puzzle just as Simon and Kryshelle were placing their second last pieces, giving her the win.

Jeff: Kimberly wins immunity and a guaranteed spot in the final four!

Kimberly: YES!

(Kimberly is applauded as she lifts her arms in the air triumphantly. She then goes to accept congratulations from her fellow castaways.)

Kryshelle: Congratulations, Kimberly!

Simon: (playfully) I suppose this is the part where I call you a "little bastard". (chuckles.)

(Kimberly laughs. There is a timeskip. The castaways are back on the mat.)

Jeff: Kimberly, come on over.

(Kimberly walks over to Jeff, who places the necklace on her.)

Jeff: Once again, Kimberly, you are safe from the vote. You now have a one in four shot at winning this game. As for the rest of you, after 37 days, someone will become the fourteenth person voted out and the sixth member of the Jury, their million dollar quest falling two days short. You have the afternoon to figure out who that's going to be. You guys can head back to camp. I'll see you at Tribal.

(The castaways depart the immunity challenge area.)

Azzot Tribe
(Following Kimberly's immunity win, the castaways come back to camp.)

Kryshelle: Congratulations, Kimberly!

Kimberly: Thanks! I'm so happy I won.

Simon: (smiles) You beat me again.

Kimberly: Finally. (giggles)

(Kimberly hangs the necklace outside the shelter, a huge smile on her face.)

"azzot"

- I'd definitely consider today a critical immunity win. Tonight is going to be massive, because there's an idol definitely being played and there's a 50% chance we get it wrong, which means that it's very likely one of we girls were going home. Despite all the talks I've had with them about Kryshelle, I can't help but think those guys would have targeted me so I'm glad I have immunity. Being safe also means I'm more free to consider all my options without having to worry about being voted out. It's final five, which means I have to be thinking about the end game, and if that means I sacrifice Kryshelle to get Betty and I to the final four, I'm gonna do it. I just need to do a lot of talking and thinking, and I'll do whatever is best for my game.

Kryshelle: Okay, girls, shall we talk about the vote?

(The three of them walk away to a private spot. The camera picks up again as they get there.)

Kryshelle: So... Simon, or Abraham?

Kimberly: Well, you know I'd love to get rid of Simon. I want to win that final immunity and I don't think I will with him there.

Kryshelle: Yeah, but Simon's the one with the idol, so I think he'll play it on himself.

Betty-May: Actually, I think Abe'll convince Simon to give it to him. Abe's always been lookin' out for himself 'n' he won't wanna be put in danger.

Kimberly: I wouldn't put it past Abraham to do that, especially given the stunts he's pulled in the past. He's the slipperiest little snake I've ever seen.

Kryshelle: Well, Simon knows that I told you guys about the idol, but do you think he'd really give it away knowing there's a 50% chance he goes?

Kimberly: Well, since he knows that you have the idol, do you think he'd give it to Abraham, since he'd be expecting us to vote for him?

Kryshelle: Maybe. If he's expecting us to divert the votes to Abraham, then I don't see why he wouldn't. Do you think we should vote Simon, then, and catch him by surprise?

Betty-May: I dunno, I think it'd be best, but I'm just so dang worried we're gon' get it wrong. Like you said, it's his idol, so he'll probably put his foot down 'n' play it on himself.

Kryshelle: Yeah, that's a possibility. He has grown a lot strategically lately.

Kimberly: Oh my Gosh, this is so hard...

Betty-May: Well, who would y'all rather go out?

Kimberly: It's not about who we want to go out anymore, it's about who's not going to have the idol played on them. As much as I'd love to get rid of Simon, because he really is the biggest threat out of the two, that has to take a back seat now because I want all three of us to survive.

Betty-May: I want that too. Dang, this is so frustratin'! I can't believe they got an idol o'er there. Why don't we take a break, think 'bout it, then come back?

Kryshelle: Sounds good to me. There's so many variables we need to think about, and I think some time away will let us think about everything. We'll meet back here in a little while and make up our minds, okay?

Betty-May: Sounds good to me! Talk later, y'all.

(They break apart. The camera focuses on Betty-May, who is looking both nervous and slightly annoyed.)

"azzot"

- Well ain't this the most frustratin' thing y'all've ever seen? 'Cause it sure as heck is dang annoyin' for me! I'm calm 'n' all but I hate that them folk've got 'n' idol 'cause it just makes things so much more complicated, 'specially given everythin' that's happened. We can't take out a big threat no more; we gotta think about who ain't gettin' that idol played on 'em. All of us, I think, wanna take out Simon 'cause he's a big challenge threat 'n' Abe'd be easier to take down, but Simon's the one who found the idol. Then you gotta think that Simon knows we know he has it, so he could think we're votin' Abe 'n' play it for him. But Simon could think that we'd expect him to play it on Abe or just plain ol' say "It's my idol, it's goin' on me", and play it for himself! See how much stuff we gotta think about? I'm startin' to get a headache goin' through the different scenarios. My brain ain't made to think this much.

(The camera then changes focus to Simon and Abraham as they sit around waiting in camp. Kimberly and the girls return.)

Simon: Kimberly, I'm glad you're back. Can we go and talk?

Kimberly: Sure.

(Kimberly, Abraham and Simon all leave. The camera picks up again as they walk in the forest.)

Simon: So, Kimberly, are you still on board for Kryshelle?

Kimberly: Absolutely. Like I said, she's a big threat.

Abraham: I couldn't agree more. To me there's no other logical decision here. She's the biggest threat to win and she's made it far enough.

Simon: I hope you're being honest with me, Kimberly.

Kimberly: I am. Seriously, I can get Betty-May on board for this to and it'll be 4-1.

Simon: Well, just in case, the idol is still being played. Who did the girls decide on voting for?

Kimberly: We haven't decided yet.

Simon: Are you saying that because you're playing me? If you're not on my side, I'd appreciate you being straight up about it.

Kimberly: No, I'm saying it because we literally haven't decided yet, Simon. I understand the paranoia, but why would I go to this much trouble if I wasn't with you?

Simon: Okay, I guess so.

Abraham: We really need to know who the idol is being played on. Why couldn't you just push for either Abraham and I?

Kimberly: And that totally would have been the smartest move. I couldn't just drive them towards one person, because then Kryshelle would get suspicious. This whole thing relies on Kryshelle being in the dark. If Kryshelle gets so much as a hint that she's going, she'll go into strategic mode and she'll wind up pulling something off. Betty and I will vote for Kryshelle, okay?

Simon: Okay, but please make sure you tell us who's going.

Kimberly: I will. Don't worry.

Abraham: Voting Kryshelle is definitely the best move, Kimberly. Anyone can see that. If I were you, I wouldn't be trying to pull any funny business. You'll be gifting Kryshelle the win... and you wouldn't like to be around after double-crossing me.

Kimberly: Hearing you loud and clear. I'll go talk to Betty about it right now.

(Kimberly walks away, a scowl on her face.)

"azzot"

- I honestly would LOVE to get rid of Kryshelle. I think it would be a good strategic move for me and the perfect set-up for a win. I mean, you get Kryshelle- my biggest competition- out of the game and with Betty-May, I'm almost guaranteed to get to the end. Even if I didn't win immunity next round, I'd be going into a fire-making tie. With Betty-May, the GODDESS of fire-making, teaching me how to make fire I'd pretty much win against Simon or Abraham. If I win immunity, I simply put Betty into the tiebreaker or even force them to turn on each other. On paper that sounds like a million dollar move, the easiest one of my life. But in theory? Perhaps it would destroy me. I mean, those guys made it absolutely clear as day they don't trust me back there. First, Simon flat-out accused me of lying when I said we hadn't decided yet, which I understand, but you think he'd have just a little faith in me. And if that wasn't enough... (laughs) the cherry on top of that was Abraham THREATENING me, completely out of the blue, like he thought I was that untrustworthy he needed to be aggressive to get me on his side. Social genius, right? (giggles) If these guys really don't trust me, then perhaps they could pull a double-cross, vote Betty-May out, throw me under the bus and sever my ties with Kryshelle. As wonderful as voting Kryshelle out would be, I'm not going to do it if it destroys my game. I'll still talk to Betty-May and see what she thinks, but it may just be safer to stick with the safe option.

(After Kimberly's confessional, the camera goes back to Abraham and Simon.)

Simon: Do you trust she's with us?

Abraham: If she's got a brain in her head- and I think she does- she'll realise that Kryshelle needs to go. Do I have suspicions? A little. I'm irritated that she wouldn't give me a name, but I think we need to vote Kryshelle regardless.

Simon: I think we should be prepared for the idea that Kimberly is playing us. If that's the case, we need to figure out who they're most likely to vote for, then decide who we're voting for ourselves. It's likely we could be just two votes, so we need to be very careful and make sure we're doing the right thing.

Abraham: Obviously you'll have to play the idol on me. The girls know you have it, so they'll be expecting you to play it and will vote for me.

Simon:I don't like that idea. I mean, it's my idol, and I'd look pretty stupid if I played it on you and I ended up going. I've looked stupid enough these past few days.

Abraham: What would be stupid, Simon, is going into that Tribal Council doing what the girls expect you to do and walking out of there the only person outside of an impenetrable three person alliance! It's your idol, everyone knows you have it, everyone is expecting you to play it on yourself! What you need to do is catch them by surprise.

Simon: What if the girls see through that? They could be expecting that I think they'll vote for you and bounce the votes back onto me.

Abraham: That is a massively complicated line of thinking. Nobody's going to think about this vote that much. The logical thing to do is defect the votes onto me, so that's what they'll do. To overthink it any further would send everyone into crazy paranoia!

Simon: Everyone is going to be thinking about this vote that much! If we make it through, there's the possibility of a tie-breaker. They make it through, they're guaranteed final three. They're going to be running through every single possibility in their heads! We need to do the same, and I think they truly are going to vote for me!

"azzot"

- This game is driving me mental. There's so much riding on playing tonight correctly it's not even funny, and the pressure is really getting to me. I know for a fact that if one of us goes home tonight, the final three is a lock for those three girls. It's just insane, because there's no telling who they're going to play it. I've been winning immunity and I've been playing strategically, so they might want to target me. Then again, since they know I have it, they might think they could get away with voting for Abraham. But then, what if they expect me to think that Abraham is getting the votes, so they could just put the votes on me still, expecting I play the idol for Abraham. There's so much to think about, so many different variables... it's basically coming down to luck. I have no idea what we're going to do.

Abraham: Ugh, Okay, forget it, we'll talk about who to play the idol on later. What we need to discuss is who we're going to vote for. Personally, I think it's a no-brainer that we  vote for Kryshelle.

Simon: Actually, the more I think about it, the more it makes sense to vote off Betty-May.

Abraham: ''What? are you insane''? Betty-May is the biggest goat left in the game, We can;t get rid of her! Kryshelle, on the other hand, has played an incredibly strong game! She's had a hand in almost every single vote and there are multiple times in this game where she's had everyone wrapped around her finger; she's betrayed a lot of people yet the Jury still love her! Our entire alliance at the final seven was built with the sole purpose of eliminating Kryshelle because she was the biggest threat to win, yet somehow, she is still in this game. She gets to the end, she will win. It's stupid to vote her out!

Simon: No, I think our best move is voting for Betty-May. Although Kryshelle is an enormous threat to win, if we take her out then we leave Betty-May and Kimberly together. Last vote we targeted them on the basis they were way too tight a pair. They will always vote together, including at the final four, and put us in a tiebreaker. Yes, Betty-May has the least chance of winning in a final three, but we won't even get to the final three if we don't take her out tonight!

Abraham: How can we possibly even think about voting out Betty-May? You just said she has the least chance of winning. You're telling me that you're wanting to go into the final four with two incredibly strong players in Kimberly and Kryshelle, have them vote together, and then end up with absolutely no shot at the final three?

Simon: That's the thing, I don't think they will vote together. Kimberly and Kryshelle are two very competitive people who both know they're in with massive shots to win if they get to the end. They won't want to take the other girl, they'll take us. Betty-May doesn't have the strategic mind to recognise big threats, and even if she does, she doesn't care. Kimberly will turn on Kryshelle, and Kryshelle will turn on Kimberly. Betty-May won't turn on either of them and they won't turn on Betty-May. Voting for Betty-May is the only chance we have for both of us to get to the end.

Abraham: No it's not! Are you forgetting something? It's Betty-May who is good at fire, not Kimberly. If you take on Kimberly in the firemaking tiebreaker, you can beat her. Then we get our final three goat and a better chance of winning.

Simon: There's no guarantees I'll beat Kimberly, and what if she wins immunity? Then Betty-May goes to fire.

Abraham: We need to vote Kryshelle out! This is the perfect opportunity we have to do it. Even Kimberly is saying she'll turn against her!

Simon: Which is why it makes even more sense to vote Betty-May! We vote Betty-May, we win both ways: if the girls don't vote with us and we play the idol right, Betty-May goes 2-0. If the girls vote Kryshelle, we go 2-2-1 and the votes tie on the re-vote, where we vote Betty-May out. From then on, Kryshelle and Kimberly won't stick together, because Kimberly just tried to vote Kryshelle out. That way we both get to the end and we've pulled off a great strategic move that will have us looking much better off in front of the Jury!

Abraham: Nobody is winning against Kryshelle! I don't care what we say or do; after a game like she's played, it's just not happening! We cannot vote Betty-May out. We might as well just walk out of the game if Betty-May goes this vote. I'm adamant about Kryshelle.

Simon: You're not even listening to me! Abraham, I'm looking long-term here. I would rather take out an easier person to beat and have a surefire way to the end, than leave them in and finish fourth! I can't believe this. You've got it easy, because it won't be you they put in the tiebreaker. You're only thinking about yourself and it's infuriating!

Abraham: I'm trying to get both of us to the end with a great shot at winning, and that's not going to happen if Betty-May goes! We need to write down Kryshelle's name tonight.

Simon: I'm tired of arguing. Let's just make a damn decision and get this over with!

(The camera focuses on Abraham's furious scowl as he and Simon continue talking.)

"azzot"

- I cannot believe this! Everyone and their mother knows Kryshelle is the biggest threat to win this game. We have the perfect opportunity to take her out, so why aren't we taking it! UGH! I am so sick of playing with stupid people. For SOME reason, Simon has it in his thick head that the best option is to get rid of Betty-May, who is a massive goat. This is the same idiot who had to be talked into voting Bruce out at the final nine and the same idiot who told Kryshelle about his idol, and he's trying to talk to me about smart strategic decisions? Give me a break! I'm the most strategic player in this game, and I know the best strategic move. It's so obvious, anyone in my position would do it... anyone except Simon! We're in a complete stalemate regarding this vote. I HAVE to get him on my side, or else they might as well just give the game to Kryshelle!

(Following Abraham's confessional, the camera cuts to Kimberly and Betty-May, who are talking alone in a private area.)

Betty-May: Have we decided what we're gon' do?

Kimberly: Actually, I wanted to pitch an idea to you: how would you feel about voting out Kryshelle?

Betty-May: Did you trip 'n' hit your head or somethin'?

Kimberly: (giggles) No, I'm serious. I talked to Simon and Abraham and they were thinking of voting Kryshelle. If we vote Kryshelle with them, we've taken out the biggest threat in the game, and the two of us can easily make the finals and have a great shot at winning. If we stuck with Kryshelle and they idol her out, they get all the credit for the move.

Betty-May: How d'you know they're votin' Kryshelle?

Kimberly: I talked to them about it and said I'd get the two of us to vote for her. Abraham seemed pretty adamant about it.

Betty-May: I don't like this. I think we just gotta stick with Kryshelle 'n' vote one o' them two out. I just think so much can go wrong. What if they say they're votin' Kryshelle but they vote me? Then we tie, 'n' I'll still go, 'n' then Kryshelle won't wanna vote with you no more 'n' you'll have to win immunity to get to the end.

Kimberly: I'm trying to save us both here. If they don't vote Kryshelle, then you're going home, and I'm not about to have that happen.

Betty-May: 'n' I ain't gon' let you screw up your game tryin' to keep me. Do you trust them? Do they trust you?

Kimberly: Not entirely...

Betty-May: Then if we go for this 'n' they're votin' me, your entire game's gon' be screwed up. We need to stay strong on this. We might even end up votin' for the right person 'n' we got a guaranteed final three. If we don't vote the right person 'n' they vote Kryshelle, Kryshelle goes home. If they vote me, then so be it. There's too much to risk here 'n' I don't want you screwin' up your game,

Kimberly: I think we really need to take this risk. Abraham, was adamant about Kryshlelle going home. Even if they vote for you in the initial vote and the results tie, I highly doubt Abraham is going to pass up the opportunity to vote out Kryshelle when it's staring him right in the face. I think he'd flip his vote to Kryshelle and then we'd be right on our way to the end.

Betty-May: I dunno... If Abe's makin' a decision I think he's gon' stick to it. I just think that we're makin' way too big a move on a vote that's already complicated as heck. I'll do whatever you wanna do, but if you don't trust these guys anyway, I think we're just fallin' right into their trap.

Kimberly: You're right. We need to think this through and then do what's best for us. No matter what happens, my loyalty is to you.

Betty-May: Same with me.

(The camera fades away as they begin talking. Betty-May's confessional is heard over the top.)

"azzot"

- Kimberly came up to me this afternoon with a plan to vote out Kryshelle 'cause she's the biggest threat. I know how big a threat Kryshelle is but there's just so many dang risks in votin' for her. They could be lyin', 'n' votin' for me. Then I'd go home on the re-vote, 'n' Kimberly'd be in a real tough spot. Kimberly reckons Abe was so dang sure 'bout gettin' rid o' Kryshelle that, even if they did vote me in the original vote, he'd change in the re-vote 'n' Kryshelle'd go home, which'd be great 'cause that'd put Kimberly 'n' I in a great spot. There's just no tellin' if he'd do that 'cause he's the most untrustworthy player out here bar none! It's so dang nerve-wrackin'! Then you gotta look at it like, if I don't do this 'n' they play the idol on the right person, I could go home. If I go home, then I can't do nothin' about it, but here's a big chance to actually do somethin' to save myself! This vote just gets more 'n' more confusin' by the second!

(The day fades into late afternoon. Kryshelle approaches Betty-May and Kimberly.)

Kryshelle: Tribal's almost here. Have we decided what we're going to do?

(The camera fades out. Kryshelle's confessional is heard over the top.)

"azzot"

- Today just feels so... off. I don't know, but it's like everything's just going the way that it's supposed to. I can't help but feel there's some sort of plot against me, maybe the girls have cut a deal to get me idol'd out, or maybe they're voting against me. It sucks because I'm stuck in a position where I can't do anything about it. Simon doesn't trust me and has barely talked to me since the last vote, so I can't make any deal with him; then you've got Abraham who, if I try and negotiate a deal with him, might just turn the vote against me for being a strategic threat and taking away "his" moves. (deep sigh) I guess I'm just going to have to trust the girls are still with me. You know, when I was little, my favourite movie was Pinocchio, and one of the songs was, "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires will come to you." Well, where's my star to wish upon? (giggles) I want to stay here so badly and I feel trapped in a corner. I'm probably gonna need divine intervention to get out of this one.

(The camera then transitions to Simon and Abraham, who have packed all their stuff for Tribal.)

Simon: Well, my friend, it's do or die.

(Simon and Abraham head towards Tribal Council. The camera focuses on his incredibly worried expression.)

"azzot"

- Tonight's vote is all or nothing. This has been the most difficult decision I've ever had to make because there's so much on the line. If even one thing goes wrong here, we're done for. My entire million dollar dream is hanging by a thread tonight and it all depends upon this vote going exactly how I think it's going to. My heart is racing, I'm more stressed and paranoid than I've ever been... the way things are going I'll probably die of a heart attack before I even get to Tribal Council. I need this vote to go my way. I need it more than anything.

The sun sets as the final five make their way to Tribal Council.

Tribal Council (Day 37)
(The final five walk in and sit down.)

Jeff: We'll now bring in the members of our Jury: Jasmine, Bruce, Ricky, Winona and Shanniah, voted out at the last Tribal Council.

(The Jury walk in and sit down.)

Jeff: Simon, last Tribal Council the alliances were 3-3 and Shanniah went home. Is this a straightforward situation of three versus two now?

Simon: It's 3-2, Jeff, but I'd call this vote anything but straightforward.

Jeff: What makes you say that?

Simon: Jeff... (he pulls out his idol) A couple of days ago, I found this... and then I made the unfortunate mistake of telling that to Kryshelle, who I thought I could trust. So now, everyone knows I have this.

(On the Jury, there are many shocked reactions. Shanniah is shown scowling furiously and raising her arms in outrage.)

Jeff: Kryshelle, Simon mentioned he told you about the idol. With Simon now in the minority, and everyone else knowing about the idol, are you worried that you'll be the target of an idol play? After all, tonight is the last night idols can be played.

Kryshelle: I'm incredibly worried that it's going to be me! Simon was very deeply hurt by what I did, and since the night of Shanniah's elimination, he hasn't said a single word to me. Today, I had about a 10 minute conversation with a couple of people and that was it. When hardly anyone is talking to you, it kind of makes sense that you'd be the one to go. I mean, this vote is insane as it is. There's so much confusion going around that people are just looking for that scapegoat so it's not them. I could be the scapegoat tonight.

Jeff: Betty-May, how does the knowledge that Simon has an idol impact your decision making?

Betty-May:  Knowin' Simon has an idol made things so dang crazy! (giggles) You gotta run through all possibilities in your head. Who's gon' have the idol played on 'em? Who's gon' be easier to beat? Is there a way you can get them votes off you? It's dang exhaustin'! This has been the scariest vote I ever been a part of.

Jeff: Abraham, how do you approach tonight's vote?

Abraham: Jeff, things are just as chaotic for me as they are for Betty-May. You have to think about what the other side is going to do and whether you're going to be targeted. They could be targeting me or Simon, I have no clue. For me, the vote is going to be about what every single one of my votes has been so far: making the best strategic move for me. I have to think about who I can beat at the end and what's the best way for me to get there.

Jeff: Kimberly, you have immunity tonight. Does that mean any of the pressure is taken off you?

Kimberly: No! (giggles) Jeff, if anything, having immunity was more stressful. It meant I was more free to discuss strategies because I can't be touched, but that means I have so much more to think about. For me, I have to approach this from all angles: who's the biggest threat? is voting out this person going to damage my game more than it benefits it? How can I gather my numbers next vote? Just like all these guys, I've had to go through the pros and cons of every possible scenario to work out which one was best for me. Personally, I didn't decide what I was doing until a few minutes before Tribal, and I imagine that was the same for everyone.

Jeff: So, Simon, would you say there's going to be a blindside tonight?

Simon: This is the most confusing vote I've ever been a part of. I wouldn't say there'd be a blindside as such, because nobody knows what's going to happen, but everyone except Kimberly should be expecting it's them. There is a reason to vote for every single person here tonight, and if you're not Kimberly and you feel safe, get your head out of the sand  and wake up.

Jeff: Wow... Simon just issued one of the strongest warnings in the game thus far. On that note, let's end the suspense. Kimberly, I don't even have to ask.

Kimberly: Keeping it.

Jeff: Kimberly is the only person you cannot vote for. Everyone else is fair game. It is time to vote. Simon, you're up.

Simon: Okay, let's do this.

(Simon casts his vote. It is not shown.)

(Betty-May casts her vote.It is not shown.)

(Kryshelle casts her vote. It is not shown.)

(Abraham casts his vote. It is not shown.)

(Kimberly casts her vote.)

"azzot"

- I feel like this is my best option. (deep sigh)I hope to God that I've made the right decision.

(Kimberly returns to her seat.)

Jeff: I'll go tally the votes.

(Jeff leaves and returns a short time with the urn.)

Jeff: If anybody has a Hidden Immunity Idol, and you want to play it, tonight is the last possible night you can do so.

(Everyone looks at Simon. Sure enough, he stands up.)

Simon: That's my cue.

(Simon walks over to Jeff and hesitates before handing the idol over.)

Simon: Jeff, I'm taking an enormous risk tonight. If I get this wrong, it could very well be the end of my game. I've thought about everything, and I'm going to play this for...

Simon: ...myself, please. (Simon hands the idol to Jeff and sits back down. Abraham looks incredibly nervous.)

Abraham: (whispering, to Simon) If this me, you're dead.

Jeff: The rules of Survivor state that, if a Hidden Immunity Idol is played, all votes cast against that person will not count and the person with the next highest number of votes will be eliminated. This is a Hidden Immunity Idol. All votes cast for Simon will not count. I'll read the votes.

First vote...

(The camera pays individual focus to each castaway. Both Simon and Abraham are looking very, very nervous, while the girls are giving nothing away.)

SIMON. Does not count. (0)

(Simon breathes an enormous sigh of relief, then pats Abraham on the back.)

Simon: I told you this was the right move.

(The attention then goes back to Jeff, who pulls out the next vote. The attention focuses on Kimberly and Betty-May briefly.)

SIMON. Does not count. (0)

SIMON. Does not count. We're still at no votes for anybody. (0)

(As Jeff pulls out the next vote, the camera focuses on Simon and Abraham, who remain still and expressionless. The camera then changes focus to Betty-May, then Kryshelle. Kryshelle has her head in her hands, unable to look.)

BETTY-MAY. One vote Betty-May, one vote left. (1-0)

(At this vote, Kryshelle sits bolt upright and her mouth drops open. Betty-May smiles and she bends down to gather her things. Kimberly shakes her head.)

Fourteenth person voted out of Survivor: Ivory Coast and the sixth member of the Jury... BETTY-MAY. That's two, that's enough, you need to bring me your torch.

(As Betty-May stands up, Kryshelle is shown breathing a huge sigh of relief.)

Kryshelle: Oh my Gosh...

(Kryshelle and Kimberly stand up as Betty-May goes towards them. She gives the both of them a hug.)

Betty-May: Y'all get 'em, girls!

Kimberly: I love you, Betty.

Betty-May: Love you guys, too.

(Betty-May then breaks from the hug, picks up her stuff and grabs her torch.)

Betty-May: (as she makes her way over to Jeff) Y'all have fun.

(Betty-May places her torch in front of Jeff.)

Jeff: Betty-May, the tribe has spoken.

(Jeff snuffs Betty-May's torch.)

Jeff: Time for you to go.

(Betty-May turns back to the group.)

Betty-May: Thank y'all so much for sharin' this amazin' journey with me. It's been an honour to meet all of y'all. Good luck!

(Everyone waves goodbye to Betty-May, before she turns around and departs the Tribal Council area.)

Jeff: Well, you are now down to the final four. From the looks of that last vote, things are still as complex as ever and no one is safe. Time will tell how this vote shakes up the game. Grab your torches, head back to camp. Goodnight.

(The final four depart the Tribal Council area.)

Voting Confessionals
"azzot"

- Betty-May, I have an enormous amount of respect for you, but I have to cast this vote tonight. It took some pretty underhanded tactics to convince Abraham, but I needed the vote to go this way. Although I would have a bigger chance of beating you than any other girls, if you survive this vote, I won't even make the Final Tribal Council. I'd rather have a chance against two difficult opponents than no chance at all. I wish you all the best in life, and I know you'll understand why I'm doing this.

"azzot"

- Simon, it's too risky to vote for Kryshelle tonight. The girls decided to go your way 'cause we think Abe might just convince you to give the idol over to him. It's nothin' personal, I'm tryin' to get to the end just like you.

"azzot"

- (deep sigh) I won't be surprised if it's me tonight, but the girls and I agreed to vote for you. When it comes down to it, we had to think about who was least likely to play have the idol played on them. Although it was your idol, the line of thinking was that you'd expect us to vote for Abraham since we all knew about it, so we're putting the votes on to you. I really hope this works.

"azzot"

- Simon insisted he knew what he was doing and absolutely refused to shift. I'm being forced into this and I don't like it one bit. I feel like I'm throwing away a million dollars.

Final Words
"azzot"

- I knew goin' in here there was a big chance I was goin' home. We mighta been able to save me if we'd voted for Kryshelle, but I still mighta gone home 'n' Kimberly's game woulda been destroyed, 'n' I just wasn't gon' drag my best friend down with me like that. People're gon' call me a goat or a dummy, but I ain't got no regrets 'bout how I played the game. I went with the people I trusted the most, I kept people together, 'n' I stayed absolutely 100% true to myself. I know my Daddy's gon' be proud o' how I played the game 'cause I sure as heck am. I had an amazin' time out here 'n' I made some wonderful friends 'n' memories. I may not've won the million dollars, but those things're priceless 'n' I'm gon' have 'em forever, so I've won in my book.

Azzot Tribe
(Following Betty-May's elimination, the final four head back to camp.)

Kryshelle: (leaning her torch against the tree) I was so scared that those votes were coming for me. Great move, Simon.

Simon: (coldly, walking past into the shelter) Thanks, Kryshelle.

(Kryshelle looks dismayed. Kimberly, also leaning her torch against the tree, notices this exchange. Kryshelle  beckons for her to follow. They walk a little distance away from the two men.)

Kimberly: (looking back towards Simon) Someone's still mad at you.

Kryshelle: Which is exactly why I'm surprised my name wasn't on the parchment tonight. I feel so bad for Betty-May. Poor girl.

"azzot"

- When I made my move at the final six, I did it because I thought I'd be in the good graces of Betty-May and Kimberly and have two shields in front of me that would be taken out before I would. However, going into tonight Simon was still furious at me, and Betty-May and Kimberly had talked to me for a grand total of about five minutes. I was pretty confident they'd cut a deal to keep themselves and my name was going to be on the parchment or the girls were throwing their votes my way, considering how close they were. So I was shocked when I realised that, not only had the girls stuck with me, but Betty-May had been the one they targeted. I feel bad that we screwed up and Betty had to pay for it, but I know I'm so lucky to be here right now, and I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity and make sure I'm at Day 39.

Kimberly: (flatly) Don't feel bad. She knew what she was doing. She did it for us.

Kryshelle: (concerned) Are you okay? You sound deflated.

Kimberly: I am a little. I just wish we'd realised that Simon would play the idol for himself. How could we be so stupid? It was his idol.

Kryshelle: We all thought that Abraham would convince Simon to give the idol to him. You know how stubborn and self-centred Abraham is. We all thought he'd protect himself and wouldn't care about Simon's interests. '

Kimberly: I guess so. I can't imagine Abraham would have been too happy letting Simon play the idol for himself though. I wonder what Simon said to him?

Kryshelle: I don't know, but he's certainly standing up for himself now. (there is a short pause.) So... I just wanted to say thanks for sticking with the plan tonight. I imagine that voting for me crossed through your mind.

Kimberly: Truthfully? I did think about it,. But then Betty-May and I realised that if they did vote for her and we voted for you it would accomplish nothing.

Kryshelle: So Betty knew she was getting votes?

Kimberly: Yes, absolutely. She didn't want me to screw up my own game trying to keep her.

Kryshelle: That's so wonderful. God love that girl.

Kimberly: I don't know where your head's at, but I think we need to stick together this next vote. It's what Betty-May would have wanted.

Kryshelle: Yeah, totally. (smiling) Hey, don't dwell too much on Betty going. She obviously wanted to do it to keep you safe. As long as we have each other's backs, we'll be fine.

Kimberly: Definitely.

Kryshelle: You look like you need a hug. Given how tall you are, though, I'm not sure how effective it's gonna be. (giggles)

Kimberly: How tall I am? You're the one who's only 5'2". Compared to me you're basically a doll. (she laughs as they hug) Should I pick you up too?

Kryshelle: It's not my fault you're 6'4", you darn giant. (giggles) Let's go to sleep. We've got a big day tomorrow.

(Kimberly and Kryshelle head back to the shelter. The camera focuses on Kimberly, whose smile is tinged with sadness.)

"azzot"

- Betty-May absolutely, 100%, gave up her game for me tonight. I talked to her about the vote right before Tribal Council, whether we should vote Kryshelle or not, and she point blank said she wasn't going to do it because it'd screw up my game. Betty might not be the sharpest tool in the shed but she's certainly not stupid. She knew she was getting the votes if they played the idol correctly and she was prepared to go home just so I could have the best shot at getting to the end. (sigh) She's the only person in the world I know of who would give up a million dollars to give her friend the better chance at getting it. She's the most amazing person I've ever met. Betty's sacrifice just makes me all the more determined to win. I'm not just playing with my class in mind now; I've got to win for Betty-May as well. I'll be damned if she sacrificed all that for me and I come out the other end with nothing to show for it. There's a fire underneath me now, and I'm going to charge for the end with all guns blazing and make sure that the million dollars is mine.

(The camera then transitions back to the shelter as Abraham notices Kimberly and Kryshelle coming back.)

Abraham: (angrily) I think we should have a chat of our own.

Simon: (taken aback) Okay...

(Simon and Abraham head off into the forest.)

Abraham: I can't believe you did that!

Simon: I don't understand why you're mad at me. I knew they were voting for me, and I knew we had to get rid of Betty-May. I've saved us both. If we did what you wanted, I would be at Ponderosa right now and you'd be following right after me.

Abraham: It was a pretty big risk to take! I didn't count on the girls being so stupid as to vote for the obvious target. And you did some pretty dirty things to get it! "I'm not voting for you on the Jury if you vote for Kryshelle." That's pathetic, resorting to childish threats to get me to vote your way.

Simon: (getting agitated) I didn't have much of a choice, did I? You kept going on about how much of an idiot I was when I put my foot down and said I was playing the idol for myself. You said something stupid along the lines of "I'll let you play the idol for yourself, we're voting for Kryshelle", like it was your idol to play. I knew that Betty-May had to go or else we wouldn't make the finals, but you apparently didn't. I know how much you care about winning so I had to use my trump card. That meant threatening to take away one of your Jury locks. You know as well as I do, Abraham, that you're going to need all the votes you can get if you're going up against those girls.

Abraham: We wouldn't be in this position if you'd just voted out Kryshelle! You know how to make fire better than Kimberly does. We could have taken out the biggest threat to win and you could have beaten Kimberly in the tiebreaker, but no. You take out the goat and  blackmail me into following what you want to do! When did you suddenly become the strategic genius? I'm the one who got you into this position, and don't you forget it!

Simon: (raising his voice) Stop swearing at me! And how dare you say that you're the one who got me here. Yes, I was nervous about voting Bruce, but I did it-

Abraham: Only after I told you to!

Simon: I'm the one who was on Abidjan and saved Winona to make that final four deal!

Abraham: Only after I talked about splitting them up! Admit it, you never would have done that if it wasn't for me!

Simon: I had every opportunity to send Winona to the Jury but I didn't. I can't believe you're making such a big deal just because we didn't vote the way you wanted- which would have been the wrong way! I think you're the childish one if you're acting out like this every time someone doesn't vote the way you want. There was the time we didn't vote Betty-May at the final ten, and  let's not forget the verbal beating you gave poor Betty-May because she went with the people she trusted! Are you going to send me to the Jury now because you didn't get your way? That's why you wanted to get rid of Bruce so bad isn't it?

Abraham: (furious) No, I would never do something as stupid as that! Do you really think I'd go up against two girls who would easily beat me? I've got Ricky's vote locked and maybe Shanniah's, but Kimberly would win and Kryshelle would get a couple of votes at least. I'm taking you to the finals. We need to vote together or none of us will have a shot at winning!

Simon: Well I'm glad you can at least see one sensible move, although coming at me swearing and carrying on like a child is a pretty funny way of showing you're on my side!

Abraham: All the moves I make are sensible ones! (grunts) Well at least we had this talk.

Simon: Yes, now can we please just put this behind us? We need to split up those girls.

Abraham: Agreed. I'm still not happy about this, but I'm not going to ruin my game over it.

Simon: Good. Now let's get some sleep.

(The two of them head back to the shelter. The camera focuses on Abraham, who is still incredibly tense.)

"azzot"

- Yes, I'm aware that Simon's move was the right one, but the way he went about it sickened me! I CARRIED him through this game; I gave him the push in the right direction when he wanted to make moves, but was too nervous. Bruce went because I pushed him into it; the alliance with Winona- which would have been one of the most brilliant moves in the history of the game if it worked- was entirely my idea and never would have happened if I hadn't talked to Simon about it. I controlled Simon throughout this entire game and the only reason he's here is because of me. And how does he repay me? He throws me under the bus by playing the idol on himself and blackmails me into voting his way! I'm livid with him, but I know I need him so we can get to the end together. Simon would do well to remember who got him where he is, and WHEN we reach Final Tribal Council, I will put him firmly in his place and the Jury will realise he was nothing but the puppet of a strategic mastermind.

(The camera changes to Simon, who is still looking slightly agitated.)

"azzot"

- I put my foot down tonight. I said I was playing the idol on myself because I thought the girls would vote for me, and I did what I had to do to get Abraham to vote Betty-May. Yes, it was underhanded, but I have no regrets about how I approached that vote and I'd do it again a million times over. I need to stand up for my decisions and tonight I made sure that what had to be done was done. For Abraham to fly off the handle like that was laughable. He can have his tantrum if he so pleases, but it doesn't change the fact that if we'd gone his way, I'd be at Ponderosa, which is precisely why I didn't do it. He may have guided me a little in the beginning, but I've grown into a dominant strategic force and I'm playing my own game. I've taken control of my own destiny. Nobody owns me or tells me what to do anymore and I proved that tonight. Now there's only one more obstacle standing between me and Day 39, and I have to split up those girls to get there. It's going to be tough, but I promised Emily I would win that million dollars for her, and I'm damn well going to do it.

Azzot Tribe
On the morning of Day 38, the camera opens up as Kryshelle is cooking breakfast for the tribe. The rice and beans are cooked and she is dishing them up. Simon goes up with his plate.

Kryshelle: (scooping some food onto his plate) Here you go, Simon!

Simon: (coldly) Thank you, Kryshelle.

Kryshelle: (deflated) You're welcome.

(As Simon sits down with his meal, a tinge of guilt flashes in his eyes, before he hardens up and digs into his meal.)

"azzot"

- I know I may be coming across as a crotchety old man, given that Kryshelle betrayed me three days ago and I'm still acting like this. I would just hope that people look at things from my perspective and realise just how much I was hurt. Kryshelle and I, in my mind, had a very deep personal bond and she exploited and manipulated that for her own personal benefit, burning me completely in the process. I do feel a little guilty, because I know that Kryshelle didn't mean to hurt me as much as she did and I know this is having a big impact on her too. But when you've been betrayed in the way I have and you have no way of escaping from it, you have to do all you can to shut it off. I'm acting cold towards Kryshelle because I just can't deal with her at the moment. It's been three days, I know, but it still hurts. I do hope Kryshelle and I can make up soon, but it's difficult right now.

(Kryshelle then dishes her own meal and sits down next to Kimberly.)

Kimberly: Is Simon still mad at you?

Kryshelle: Apparently so... I knew I'd hurt him, but I didn't think he'd react this badly.

Kimberly: This is Shanniah-level grudge right here. It's gonna be an awkward couple of days.

Kryshelle: I need to bury the hatchet with him.

Kimberly: Are you worried he's going to use his emotions and vote you out?

Kryshelle: A little, yeah. It's not just about that, though. I need to get this off my chest and just make sure we're okay.

Kimberly: (smiling) Go ahead and do that. It will do you both some good.

(Everyone finishes their breakfast. Kryshelle then stands up.)

Kryshelle: Simon, could you please come and wash these dishes with me?

Simon: (looks at Abraham, who nods) Sure.

(The two of them head off with the dishes. The camera focuses on Kryshelle.)

"azzot"

- It's Day 38, which means we're getting down to the business end of this competition. Right now I guess people would be thinking of ways to get the vote off them, but my priorities are different. Hurting Simon in the way I did has had an enormous impact on me, In everyday life I hate hurting people and it's the same here. I am worried that Simon will vote with his emotions and send me to the Jury, but the motives behind this talk are so much more than that. Throughout my time in the game I've been very close friends with Simon, and I really love and respect him as a person. I'd hate to lose it over a move I made, so I'm going to do all I can to save it. That means talking everything through with Simon, a one on one conversation with everything out in the open. I need to know exactly how he's feeling so I can try and fix our friendship.

(As the two of them head off,  Abraham walks over to Kryshelle.)

Abraham: It's Day 38 and those two, of all people, are walking off together.

Kimberly: Yes, I can see that.

Abraham: Doesn't that worry you? I mean, Kryshelle is a ferocious player. She'll be doing all she can to get the votes off her, and that means convincing Simon that you're the bigger threat.

Kimberly: And it hasn't crossed your mind that, if Kryshelle is the good player you claim her to be, she's convincing Simon to turn on you?

Abraham: That's never going to happen. I don't understand why you're just dismissing my concerns. If I were in your position, being as big a threat as you are, I'd be very alarmed if two people out of four were walking off together.

Kimberly: (rolls eyes) If you'd paid any attention at all in the last three days, you'd notice Simon has avoided Kryshelle like the plague. Kryshelle's crushed by it. She's going with him to bury the hatchet.

Abraham: (scoffs) Please, Kimberly, get your head out of the sand. it's Day 38, one day away from getting a shot at the million dollars. Nobody is burying any hatchets.

Kimberly: Not everything out here is about strategy. We're people, not robots. Besides, you just called me a big threat to my face, so it seems like it's a foregone conclusion in your eyes that I go next. Why do you care so much if Kryshelle is trying to turn Simon my way?

Abraham: I'm more concerned that you're ignoring everything I say and placing blind faith in Kryshelle. You think that, just because the two of you voted together at the last Tribal Council, that she's automatically placing you in the fire-making tiebreaker if you don't win immunity? This is the same woman who had everyone placing faith in her at the final six and crushed Simon's heart. The only reason there's even a  hatchet to bury between the two of them is because Kryshelle convinced everyone she was with them, then mercilessly tore through us as she picked her best strategic option. If she thinks you're a bigger threat than Simon or myself, you're going to the Jury.

Kimberly: (nodding) She's definitely not afraid to make a strategic move. But what's your point in telling me all this? Are you saying you'd rather Kryshelle go next?

Abraham: That's exactly what I'm saying. No offence to you, but you were eliminated with an idol in the pre-merge and have had a lot of luck come your way. You had to fight your way back into the game, and you probably would have gone home that first Tribal Council back if you didn't have immunity. People are going to look at Kryshelle- someone who's been in the game since day one and controlled several votes- with a lot more respect than you. I know I'd vote for Kryshelle to win at the end before I voted for you. I think Kryshelle is a far bigger threat at the end than you are, and you should realise that going against Kryshelle would be an instant failure.

Kimberly: I suppose they would, wouldn't they? Kryshelle is a very dangerous player.

Abraham: Exactly. Even if she is going to bury the hatchet with Simon, she's not going to let an opportunity to get into his head go by. But here's what's going to happen: I want Kryshelle off. I wanted her off yesterday, and that doesn't change. Simon seems to have gotten some sense of stubbornness about him in the last few days, so he may decide he wants you gone. But if I commit to voting Kryshelle off and you commit to voting Kryshelle off, I think I might be able to persuade him into making the smarter move.

Kimberly: You'd be definitely committing to this?

Abraham: Definitely. I'm not taking Kryshelle to the end. What do you say? Final three with me, you and Simon?

Kimberly: Okay, I'll do it. (she offers her hand to shake, which Abraham accepts) Final three it is!

(The two of them nod in acknowledgement, then sit down in the shelter. The camera focuses on Kimberly as she gazes into the distance.)

"azzot"

- During that conversation I was just agreeing with what Abraham said and letting him keep talking, just so I could fully see where his head was at. He proposed to me a final three deal with himself and Simon to take out Kryshelle. After seeing the way Abraham plays, though, I think he's just trying to put stuff in my head and I highly doubt the offer is legitimate. He's doing everything he can to get the votes off him. It would be difficult to turn against Kryshelle, because Betty-May sacrificed her game for me and she'd want me to take it to a tiebreaker. However, Abraham does have a point: What if Kryshelle is trying to turn on me? It wouldn't be the first time. And in terms of my personal game, I do like my chances against Simon and Abraham a lot more than against Kryshelle. She has burned a lot of Jurors, but she has played a pretty solid game. In an ideal world I would love to take Kryshelle to a tiebreaker. It would be the safest option for me too because I certainly do trust her a lot more than Abraham, and I wouldn't want to be the idiot who gets voted out 2-1-1, but maybe it would be best for me to cut her loose. That way, I'd be going against two people I'm pretty confident I could beat in the end.

(The camera then changes focus to Abraham, who has a smile on his face.)

"azzot"

- It is absolutely pivotal for my game to make sure Kryshelle is the next to go. She's played a fantastic strategic game and made some great moves that have rarely, if ever, backfired on her. I imagine the Jury will have a lot of respect for that. Kimberly, on the other hand, will be a lot easier to beat. She was voted out and had to come back into Redemption Island, and without that automatic immunity she would have been voted off the first Tribal Council she came back. Who in their right mind would award the game to someone who hasn't survived the entire thirty-nine days and is only back in the game because of a twist? Nobody. That's why I need to get into Kimberly's head that Kryshelle is the biggest threat to win. If I can split up those two girls and ensure it's Kryshelle that goes to the Jury, not only will I be fronting the Jury against two people I can beat, I will also be able to add yet another brilliant strategic move to my resume. To lay claim to being the one that convinced Kimberly and Kryshelle to split up? That would make for a very strong argument at the Final Tribal Council. Wouldn't it be a dream to go into Final Tribal like that? The million dollars would be all mine... (laughs)

(Following Abraham's confessional, the camera picks up focus on Kryshelle and Simon, who are walking the dishes.)

Kryshelle: So... are we just going to keep walking in silence like this or actually talk it out?

Simon: I don't know what you want me to say, Kryshelle.

Kryshelle: It's been three days. I thought we would have at least had some form of discussion by now, or at least be on speaking terms.

Simon: So I'm just supposed to magically pretend none of that ever happened?

Kryshelle: No, but- (sighs) Can we sit down and talk about this?

Simon: We need to wash these dishes.

Kryshelle: We can wash them any time. I don't want to leave on these terms! It won't do me or you any good.

Simon: (sighs, puts the dishes down, then sits) You want to talk? Talk.

(Kryshelle sits down)

Kryshelle: Simon, I know that you're really hurt by what I did-

Simon: Yes, I am. I put my entire game in your hands. I trusted you so much, Kryshelle. I thought we were friends.

Kryshelle: We are friends, Simon!

Simon: Funny way of showing it. You couldn't have at least been upfront with me about where you stood?

Kryshelle: Do you think I enjoyed lying to you? I knew it would hurt you, because I knew you were putting all that trust in me and I was about to break it. I had to lie to you to benefit my own game. By keeping all my options open I was able to keep the votes off me and choose the best option for my game, which wasn't aligning with you.

Simon: You put the game before our friendship. That really hurts, Kryshelle.

Kryshelle: Simon, game and friendship for me are two different things. Just because I betray you in the game doesn't mean I'm putting the game before our friendship. Your friendship means a lot to me, and I have so much respect for you! I don't want it to be ruined because of one move I made.

Simon: You and I play differently, Kryshelle... The bond you and I had meant so much to me and from my perspective it felt like you didn't care. I would have at least appreciated a head's up.

Kryshelle: I do care about our friendship. If I didn't, we wouldn't be having this conversation. I'm interested that you think we play differently. Do we really? Just look at Bruce. This guy turned on his two closest allies for you, you gave immunity to him when he needed it, then the very next vote you turned on him. Then there was Shanniah, someone who had looked out for you since literally day one; she trusted you, and you turned on her at the final eight, then made her feel horrible for hiding an idol from you. You forced her to waste it and didn't care. Those two were your friends. They actually thought very highly of you until you betrayed them.

Simon: That was different. Bruce was dragging me down and Shanniah was playing both sides and acting hypocritical. I had to do what was best for my game.

Kryshelle: And I did what was best for mine because aligning with you would have dragged me down. I would have lost both Jury votes of Kimberly and Betty-May and they would have gone to you. I had all the cards to play and I played them in a way that was best for my game. I imagine you'll want to keep your friendship with Bruce and Shanniah, am I right?

Simon: Of course.

Kryshelle: See? Your friendship with Shanniah and Bruce didn't have an impact on your game because you didn't let it. I went against you because I didn't let our friendship impact the way I play, and I do want to maintain our friendship because you mean a lot to me. I don't want our friendship to end just because I separated it from the game! And I think the fact you're hurting so much means you cared about our friendship just as much as I do. I know you don't want to throw it away. I'm sorry you were hurt, I really, truly, am. But as someone who has set aside friendship and game before I'm asking that you simply respect that I did the same thing. We might not go back to the way things were right away, but I want to at least try. You could vote me off if you wanted, or if you got voted off you don't have to give me your Jury vote, but I want to at least be friends.

Simon: (sighs) You're right, I do care about our friendship and I do want to stay friends. I guess I have been bitter about it. I'm sorry I treated you so coldly, I was just really hurt and didn't know how to react. I know I've hurt you too. I'm sorry.

Kryshelle: And I'm sorry, again, that I hurt you so much. I'm glad we can be friends again. Hug?

Simon: Sure.

(The two of them hug, then pick up the dishes and head off. The camera focuses on Simon, who is smiling.)

"azzot"

- Kryshelle gave me a pretty big wake-up call today. She made me realise that she had only done what I had been doing all game- making moves that were the best for me. Yes, it hurts and it still does a little, but it wasn't as if she deliberately set out to upset me. I do care a lot about our friendship so I'm glad it's not just slipping away over this. I'm so glad we had the talk. I'd been so caught up in my own feelings that I didn't realise how much I was hurting Kryshelle, but I'm in the know now. Sometimes in life you just need a good slap in the face, and I'm glad I was given one today.

Kryshelle: So I just wanted to ask, are you voting for me if I don't win immunity? You don't have to tell me.

Simon: Maybe... I honestly haven't thought about it that much.

Kryshelle: Is there any chance you could keep me around over Kimberly?

Simon: If it works out best for my game, then I will. If not, then I'll vote for you. I'm glad our friendship isn't being impacted by this.

Kryshelle: Of course not, and I feel exactly the same way.I just wanted to clear the air before either of us went to Ponderosa- if we go- because I'd hate to come out of this whole thing bitter.

Simon: Definitely. To be honest, I don't know how I'd vote if I ended up on the Jury, but I definitely don't want to be bitter about it. I hope you'll understand if I have to write your name down, though.

Kryshelle: I definitely will, and I hope you're the same.

Simon: Of course. Thanks for talking this through with me. I really needed it. I can't believe how cold I was.

Kryshelle: I think I needed the talk just as much as you did.

(The two of them continue walking. The camera focuses on Kryshelle, who looks a little worried.)

"azzot"

- I'm so glad the talk with Simon went well today. Our friendship means a lot to me and I couldn't just sit by and watch as it deteriorated. I made Simon see that I hadn't done anything different to what he had, and that's putting friendships aside to play the best game we can. Although I'm happy we've put that past us and become friends again, talking with Simon afterwards made me pretty sure he's going to vote my way. I won't be bitter at all if I do go out, but I've come so far and fought so hard for this and I'm not ready to go out on Day 38. I think the only way I could possibly make Day 39 is with immunity around my neck. I'm going to give this immunity challenge absolutely everything I've got. If I'm going to go out today I want to be able to do so knowing that I threw everything I had at the game so I can leave with my head held high.

(There is a timeskip. Kryshelle, Abraham and Simon are all back at camp. Kimberly enters, carrying a note.)

Kimberly: We've got treemail!

(The castaways gather around Kimberly as she reads the note.)

Kimberly: (reading) "Congratulations, final four. You have done what fourteen of your fellow castaways could not and made it to day 38. Today you will honour them in a ceremony, where you will find the torches of all your fallen comrades and say some words in their memory. Follow this map and take the boat out to the island. When the ceremony is complete, you will proceed to your final immunity challenge."

Simon: Rite of Passage. How exciting!

Kimberly: Let's go!

(The final four head down towards the boat. The camera focuses on Kimberly.)

"azzot"

- The Final Immunity Challenge is so close. I've fought so hard to get here and tackled almost everything the game has thrown at me. I've been on all three tribes, Redemption Island, I've won multiple immunity necklaces and played an idol... but the past 38 days mean nothing in comparison to this. If I fall today, all that will be meaningless, because I won't have anything to show for it. I am a true survivor and I know I can win if I can make it to day 39. This is the most important immunity challenge in the entire game, and I NEED to make sure I win it.

Rite of Passage
Node count fears have forced me to move Rite of Passage to a subpage. Click here to read the ceremony.

Immunity Challenge
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The final four walk in and stand on the mat.)

Jeff: You guys ready to get to the Final Immunity Challenge?

Castaways: Yes!

Jeff: First thing's first, Kimberly, I have to take it back.

(Jeff takes Kimberly's necklace and hangs it on the pole.)

Jeff: For the final time, immunity is back up for grabs. For today's challenge, you will balance a small metal on a wooden cylinder, while holding the cylinder in place with two wooden handles. Every five minutes, you will add more pieces to the cylinder, making the ball more difficult to balance. If the ball drops, you're out. Last person standing wins immunity and is guaranteed a spot at the Final Tribal Council. We'll draw for spots and then we'll get started.

(The castaways are awaiting Jeff's signal.)

Jeff: For a guaranteed spot at the Final Tribal Council... Survivors ready? Go!

Challenge Summary:
 * Everyone managed to make it past the first stage of the challenge. Five minutes in, everyone added their next pieces.
 * As soon as the new pieces were added, Abraham began to struggle. He had to correct the position of his ball several times and looked to be in discomfort. Approximately one minute before new pieces were to be added, he couldn't take it anymore and dropped out of the challenge.
 * When ten minutes had elapsed, new pieces were added. Kryshelle had to make a slight correction on her ball but was soon fine, All three lasted the next five minutes without much difficulty.
 * When new pieces were added, Kimberly's ball began rolling quickly, and she struggled to maintain it. Although she got the ball back on centre, it quickly began rolling again. She tried very hard to save it, but it could not be stopped. Her ball dropped and she was out of the challenge. As she sat down, she cursed to herself.
 * This left Kryshelle and Simon as the last two standing. They made the next five minutes and new pieces were added. As the new pieces came in, both Kryshelle and Simon showed signs of  discomfort. Simon's ball rolled a little but he was able to steady it. Kryshelle's ball moved slightly off centre and she too was able to get it back. A close-up on Simon shows he is beginning to sweat.
 * When the next five minutes elapsed, new pieces were added, and all hell broke loose. Both Kryshelle and Simon struggled to maintain their ball and had to make some serious corrections to it. They both looked to be very uncomfortable as their ball kept rolling and they kept having to adjust. In the end, both balls were teetering towards the edge and they both made an attempt to steady it. While one person managed to get the ball back to centre, the other could not stop their ball from rolling. In the end....


 * Simon was unable to save his ball and it dropped, giving Kryshelle the win.

Jeff: KRYSHELLE WINS FINAL INDIVIDUAL IMMUNITY AND GUARANTEES A SPOT AT FINAL TRIBAL COUNCIL!

Kryshelle: (cheers and squeals) Oh my Gosh!

(Simon looks at the ground, dismayed, then goes over and hugs Kryshelle.)

Simon: I won't shake your hand because mine are sweaty, but congratulations.

Kryshelle: (in shock) Thank you so much! Oh my Gosh!

(Abraham is then shown cursing and violently kicking at the ground, before there is a timeskip and the castaways are back on the mat.)

Jeff: Kryshelle, come on over.

(Kryshelle is applauded as a huge smile comes to her face. She walks over to Jeff, who places the necklace on her.)

Jeff: Your first and only individual immunity... and it couldn't come at a better time. Kryshelle, congratulations. You have booked your spot at the Final Tribal Council, where you will get a chance to plead your case to the Jury as to why you deserve the title of Sole Survivor and the million dollars. As for the rest of you, after 38 days, someone's quest for the million dollars will fall one day short and they will become the seventh and final member of the Jury. You have the afternoon to figure out who that's going to be. You guys can head back to camp. I'll see you at Tribal.

(The castaways depart the Tribal Council area. As they leave, one final shot of Kryshelle grinning from ear to ear is shown, before the camera fades away.)

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(Following Kryshelle's immunity win, the final four return to camp.)

Kimberly: Congratulations, Kryshelle!

Simon: Congratulations!

Kryshelle: Thank you! Oh my Gosh, I still can't believe this is happening!

(Kryshelle hangs her necklace outside the shelter and the camera focuses on her elated grin.)

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- Oh my Gosh! I can't believe I just won the Final Immunity Challenge! My first nad only win... (laughs) I'm so thrilled to have it around my neck because I was certain I was going home without it. Now that I'm safe, my thoughts are turning to the vote tonight and obviously the Final Tribal Council. Right now I see myself as having two options: I can either tie the votes with Kimberly and leave it to chance against Simon in a tiebreaker, or I can join Simon and Abraham in voting Kimberly out. It's been pretty established that Abraham and Simon are together, and there's no way I'm voting out Abraham because he's the easiest person to beat. So it really comes down to Kimberly or Simon, in my eyes, and I just have to figure out what's best for my game.

(The camera then transitions to Abraham, who is shown looking furious as he kicks the ground and curses.)

"azzot"

- this! I can't believe the ONE time we finally have everything sorted to vote Kryshelle out with no dumbasses to spoil it, she goes and wins this! Some spirit in this world hates me, because all my amazing plans get ruined! UGH! How brilliant would it have been to go up against Simon- my puppet- and Kimberly- the girl who was unanimously voted out with an idol and relied heavily on luck- at the final three? With my strategic game I would have won for sure. But no, no, of COURSE that's too much to ask. That stupid girl, Kryshelle, HAD to suddenly win immunity even though she hasn't come close in any of them, and this just happens to be the one time Kimberly and Simon suddenly can't perform in a challenge! Now I'm FORCED to vote out one of two easybeats and go against someone who could really win. Kimberly has to go, of course. She's a bigger threat than Simon. Mark my words, I may have had some bad luck lately, but I WILL make sure Kimberly goes home.

Kimberly: Kryshelle, can I talk to you for a moment?

Kryshelle: Sure.

(The two of them walk away. The camera focuses on Kimberly as she walks away.)

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- I've had immunity three rounds in this game, and of course the one time I most likely need it to survive, Kryshelle comes along and just has to win her first. (giggles) Simon and Abraham are together and I know they're voting me, so I've essentially given up on trying to get a 3-1 vote at this point. That means I have to get a 2-2 vote and go into a tiebreaker and Kryshelle is my only hope of doing that. I would hope Kryshelle would show loyalty to me and at least take it to the tie, but she has been known to make moves against her alliance to benefit her own game. If Kryshelle thinks I'm a bigger threat to win than Simon, I don't think she'll have any hesitations writing my name down. I have to convince her to vote my way. I've come so far; I can't fall now.

(The camera picks up again as Kryshelle and Kimberly are walking in the forest.)

Kimberly: So, you have immunity.

Kryshelle: It all feels so surreal!

Kimberly: I'm gonna cut right to the chase: I'm getting two votes at least. What are the chances I can get you to force a tie?

Kryshelle: Well, I have been doing a lot of thinking about it-

Kimberly: I really think it would be best to take me. Simon has been playing super hard lately. He's got a new found confidence. He grew from the guy we thought we could manipulate into doing whatever we wanted to a hard strategist. Look at the final five: we voted for Simon because we thought Abraham would force him to give up the idol, but he played it for himself. Abraham would not have been happy about that, but he stood his ground. He's started standing up for himself. With that kind of attitude at Final Tribal Council, he could command respect and wipe the floor. It wouldn't be hard for him to do; the Jury isn't exactly full of your best friends.

Kryshelle: Yeah, I know that. I've certainly done things in the game that haven't been well received by people, and Simon's starting to grow a lot in confidence.

Kimberly: Which is exactly why it'd be dangerous to go up against him. Me, on the other hand? I've been voted out unanimously- with an idol-, I'm only even still here because of a twist, I've had immunity three times and used an idol. I've had so much luck just getting here and a lot of people aren't going to respect my sort of game. I seriously doubt people are going to vote for me over someone who lasted the full thirty-nine days and had to fight pretty much every vote. Look, I'm pretty sure you think I'm this big Jury threat, but I'm really not when you think about everything that's happened.

Kryshelle: That's a point, but you do have a couple of friends on the Jury.

Kimberly: Who? Jasmine and Betty? Two votes out of seven. I've never seen anyone win the game by getting two votes before. I'm telling you, you'll have a big advantage over me in the end because you've never been voted out. This game is Outwit, Outplay, Outlast, and I've been both outwitted and outplayed in a pretty big way.

Kryshelle: It's a lot to think about. This is a million dollar decision.

Kimberly: I might not even win the tiebreaker. I've made fire a couple of times but Simon's fantastic at it. He'd probably beat me and you'd get a guaranteed Jury vote out of it. Anyway, this entire season's challenges have been a battle between Simon and I. I think it'd be pretty fitting for it to come down to a challenge between the two of us to decide our fates. Given my track record, he'd probably beat me again. At best, you get a Jury vote; at worst, you go up against someone who's fronting the Jury having been voted out before. Will you do it?

Kryshelle: I'm going to approach this vote the same way I've always done: what's best for my game? If that's putting you in the tiebreaker, I'll do it.

Kimberly: It's what Betty-May would have wanted. She gave up her whole game so we'd have a better chance at getting to the end. You'd gain a lot of respect if you voted with me. I'm voting for Simon. I hope there's a second vote with his name on it in that urn tonight.

(Kimberly walks away.The camera focuses on her as she does so.)

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- I pleaded the best possible case I could to Kryshelle. I honestly think I've got a decent chance at the end, but I had to weaken my game as much as possible. This game is all about playing well enough to win, but having some faults so people think you're easier to beat than someone else. I had to make Kimberly see as many faults as possible with my game. Taking a look at my game, I've won immunity three times, used an idol, come back from Redemption Island... I posed the question to her: "Who's going to vote for the girl who was unanimously voted out with an idol and is here almost completely on luck?" I hope I've done well enough to convince Kryshelle that it's better for her to put me in the tiebreaker. I did have to do a little bit of guilt tripping there, too, but I've got to pull out everything I've got to make sure I get to that Final Tribal Council. My back is against the wall and I've got to fight to get out alive.

(The camera focuses on Kryshelle, who watches Kimberly as she walks away, thinking hard about the discussion that has just taken place.)

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- There are a lot of reasons why I should vote alongside Kimberly tonight: she has been voted out before and that would be a bard mark on any Jury; and if she doesn't win the tiebreaker, I do get a guaranteed Jury vote in return for my services. Then you have to think about Simon and all the improvements he's made: people going in with almost no chance have stolen a million dollars with killer performances. With his new attitude he could command the respect of the Jury and completely destroy me. Although Kimberly does have friends on the Jury and hasn't pissed many people off, it might actually work out best for me to give her the chance of getting to the end.

(After Kryshelle's confessional finishes, a transition shot is shown before the camera picks up on Simon and Abraham, who are standing and talking in a different part of the forest.)

Abraham: I can't believe this. How could Kryshelle possibly win immunity? Now we're forced to take an enormous threat to the end. I told you- how many times did I tell you?- We had to vote Kryshelle out last Tribal Council. But no, you didn't listen to me, and now look what happened!

Simon: I know this isn't ideal. I personally was entertaining the thought of voting Kryshelle out myself, but we can't do that because she has immunity. We're just going to have to vote for Kimberly. She's a big threat too; she has a lot of locks on the Jury. She might even be a bigger threat than Kryshelle.

Abraham: Please. Who the hell would ever vote for the moron who got unanimously voted out with a god damn idol and only survived because of the stupid Redemption Island twist that gave her automatic immunity when she came back? She would have, hands down, been voted out at the final ten if it weren't for that necklace. We would have had a field day pointing that out. We could have easily beaten her and now we're forced to vote her out.

Simon: Kryshelle has made a lot of people angry. We might have a better time agianst her. Anyway, we're both voting Kimberly tonight, right?

Abraham: Of course, but I'm not happy about having to face Kryshelle at the end.

Simon: And I'm assuming Kimberly's going to vote for me, so we need to convince Kryshelle to switch her vote or I need to start practicing my fire-making. I'll go and talk to Kryshelle now.

Abraham: No, I'll do it. You go and pracitce fire.

Simon: No, I really think I need to be the one to talk to her.

Abraham: If it comes from you it'll sound desperate. I'm not getting the votes, so she'll believe it more if it's from me. Besides, you need as much time as possible on fire-making. Kimberly's probably already off practicing right now, and if you spend time trying to convince Kryshelle to vote your way, you lose valuable time to hone your skills. Kimberly could end up beating you and you'll kick yourself for wasting time trying to talk strategy when someone else could have done it.

Simon: I suppose that's true. Well, if you're that determined to do it, okay then. I'll go and practice fire.

(Simon and Abraham walk in opposite directions. The camera focuses on Simon as he begins collecting fire-making supplies.)

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- I'm really not comfortable with my fate in the game being placed on how well Abraham can convince Kryshelle that I'm the best person to take to the end. He doesn't even believe Kimberly is a threat. How is he going to convince someone else? (sighs, shakes head) There are a lot of reasons why I know Kimberly is a threat and it really should be me down there talking to her. Abraham just plain refused to let me be the one to talk to her. I have a feeling this fire-making practice is going to come in very handy tonight. I can't believe I've given my fate in the game to someone else.

(The camera changes focus to Abraham, who has a satisfied smile on his face.)

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- I needed to make sure I was the one to go down and talk to Kryshelle, so I phrased my reasoning as if it were going to benefit Simon's game. It wasn't for Simon's game at all: it was for mine. I don't care about other people. The most important thing for me right now is to ensure Simon gets to the end, so I have him off practicing fire.The next most important thing is that I split up Kimberly and Kryshelle by convincing the latter it would be in her best interests to vote Kimberly. Furthermore, I couldn't let Simon get any possible leverage over me in the end. I've controlled him all game, but if he were the one to get Kryshelle to vote with us, that would be a great strategic move for his resume. By being the one to talk to Kryshelle, if I'm successful I secure this move as my own and ensure that my strategic game stays far superior to Simon's.I can't give the Jury any reason to vote for anyone but me and this is a big step towards that.

(There is a small timeskip. The camera next picks up as Abraham approaches Kryshelle.)

Polls- During Episode
The finale is here! Who do you think will win Survivor: Ivory Coast? Abraham Betty-May Kimberly Kryshelle Simon

Did Kimberly and Betty-May make the right decision? Yes- They could not trust Abraham and Simon and could have burned their games No- They should have taken the risk and voted Kryshelle. Abraham might have flipped and they'd be guaranteed the end.

Did Abraham and Simon make the right decision? Yes- If Betty-May had survived, there's no way they could both make the finals No- With Betty-May gone they have taken out their strongest chance of winning and left in two strong competitors

Who will fall one day short and be the final member of the Jury? Abraham Kimberly Simon

Author's Notes

 * I was originally going to have a reward challenge, but I decided against it.
 * The Day 37 immunity challenge, Puzz-el-ements, is an original challenge designed by ItsAjNeale. I take no credit for its creation.
 * The episode title was said by Kryshelle Borton, referencing the fact she felt she needed divine intervention to survive the Day 37 Tribal Council.
 * The song she references during the naming of the episode is When You Wish Upon a Starfrom Disney's Pinocchio.
 * With Betty-May Atkinson's elimination, Abraham Chippendale is the highest ranking member of Korhogo .
 * Kryshelle is the first castaway in Tangle's fanon series to have their first and only immunity win be the Final Immunity Challenge.