User blog:Tiernan420/Let's End The Debate/Part 2

Day 39
We return from commercial to an overview shot of the Maresia camp on the final day. We quickly cut to treemail where a large breakfast is waiting for the three finalists. Soon enough, Wilma, Asia, and Sara all walk up and spot the food, prompting them to run towards it.

Sara:  Oh my, gosh! Finally!

Asia:  Come on; let’s get this back to camp.

Wilma nods as she helps Asia and Sara carrying the food to camp.

"maresia"

- Coming into the game, I was on the outs from the very start thanks to a slippery little eel named Adrian but I persevered and carved out a path of my own. I found two idols and didn’t need to play them as I had my finger on the pulse of the game. I didn’t have my name written down one time and I think that is a testament to my social game so while I do have two flashier players sitting beside me, you shouldn’t count me out because I’m gonna bring all the stops at Tribal Council to make sure I win.

After Wilma’s confessional, we see the three women enjoying the Day 39 breakfast. Wilma flips the bacon while Sara stuffs a giant pancake into her mouth as Asia enjoys her scrambled eggs.

Sara (With her mouth full):  These pancakes are out of this world.

"maresia"

- I am living out my dream right now. Back home, I’m as sweet as can be but I needed to bring out a more deceptive, bitchy side of myself in order to get to this point. Was it pretty? No. Am I hated? Absolutely. But I needed to do what I did in order to get myself to this spot. I know I’m gonna have the toughest time imaginable to win the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor, but I’m ready for the fight. I came out here to win and I need to show the jury why I’m worthy enough for their vote.

As Sara’s confessional comes to an end, we see Asia as she walks down the beach with her hands behind her back. We fade to a different shot of her, this time looking out into the ocean as the sun begins to set.

"maresia"

- Coming into the game, I was very unsure of myself. I didn’t know if I would be able to handle the conditions and the people given who I am, especially with the theme of politics. But through all the trials and tribulations, I’ve persevered. I was the target of so many people and I always overcome and made it to the end. Now I need to win. Not for myself, but for my future family. This is the biggest moment of my life and I do not want to waste it. I need to give it everything I got.

After Asia’s confessional, we see the final three leaving for their Final Tribal Council.

Final Tribal Council
As we see the sun quickly set, the scene changes to the final three entering Tribal Council for the final time of the season. As they take their seats, their attention is directed to the jury of ten that will decide a winner. Once the jury is seated, everyone’s focus switches to Jeff.

Jeff:  Alright, let’s end the debate. Wilma, Sara, Asia, congratulations. You three have gone as far as you can in this game. Now, it’s time for the jury to decide a winner. Here’s how it will work. The three of you will make your opening statements, then the jury will be able to ask some questions or make a statement, then we will vote. Sara, get us started.

Sara takes a deep breath and faces the jury.

Sara:  Alright. First off, I want to thank you guys for being a part of this experience. In this game, I knew that I would have to be as cutthroat as possible. While the relationships I made with every person here is real, I wasn’t afraid to cut them if it meant furthering myself in the game. Two examples would be Lou and Kelly. Both these people I built a strong connection to but had to cut as I stood no chance at beating them at the end. I may have played a dirty game, but I know I played a strong game and I hope you guys can give me a chance tonight. Thank you.

As Sara gives her speech, we get different reactions from the jury. Lou looks annoyed, Kelly nods approvingly, while Billy and Bucky keep their facial expressions neutral.

Jeff:  Asia.

Asia:  Coming into the game, I knew I had a lot of obstacles in my way. Two times during the premerge, I became a target for being a transgender woman. At the merge, I reconnected with Kelly and Sara and the three of us controlled the votes. However, I was left out of the Danny vote and at that point, I worked extra hard to get here. I helped pulled off some moves, I got the Legacy Advantage, and won a crucial final immunity against a challenge beast so I feel like after everything I have been through, I deserve to win for always coming out on top.

We see Danny and Lou reacting positively to Asia’s speech while Carla rolls her eyes.

Jeff:  Wilma.

Wilma:  First off…

Wilma reaches for her bag, confusing everyone. She pulls out her two idols, surprising every single person except Jeff, who just slyly smiles.

Wilma:  Since the start of the game, I had the Zaranha idol in my pocket. When Lou left, I found the Maresia idol. I played my ass off this season and the fact I never had to use either idol showed that I was able to keep my ass from going home. With the exception of the first Tribal Council, which was a wakeup call for me, every single person I voted out left. I deserve your vote and I await your questions.

Lou
Jeff:  Alright jury, some of you have waited a long time to question the finalists. Now is the time. Lou, get us started.

Lou nods and takes his spot in front of the finalists with a stern expression on his face.

Lou:  I don’t have any questions, I just have a speech directed to one of the ladies sitting up there. Sara-

Sara braces herself, knowing Lou is about to let her have it for her move against him.

Lou (Continuing):  You knew how important it was for me to get my wife out here to Cape Verde. That woman is my best friend and is ten times the better person than you are. (Sara nods)  You played a dirty, deceitful game that you should not be proud of. You blatantly used people for your own benefit and didn’t care about the repercussions afterwards. Well, that time is now. I pray to all that is holy on this earth that you do not win the million dollars because no one as spiteful and deceitful as you deserves it.

Lou, without changing his facial expression, goes back to his seat.

Bucky
Jeff:  Bucky.

Bucky nods and quickly takes his place in front of the final three.

Bucky:  First off, congrats guys. There are some hurt feelings tonight, as Lou showed, so I will do my best to be as fair as possible. I’m not sure who I will vote tonight so I just have a few questions. Wilma, when we got to the merge, it seemed like you took a more passive role and let others make every decision. What is one move can you claim as your own?

Wilma:  I would say voting out Michelle. I brought it up because it felt like the most realistic lie Kelly would believe in to weaken her numbers in our alliance.

Bucky:  Alright, nice answer. Sara, a lot of the jury see you as this bitch who didn’t really care for us in any way. Is that the real you?

Sara:  No, it isn’t (Lou and Dana laugh loudly)  No, it’s true! The relationships I made with everyone out here were genuine and at the start, I did have trouble separating my relationships with everyone and the game. However, I do think as the game went along, I got in my own head that I had to just backstab backstab backstab and I didn’t feel bad about it. So while I don’t think that’s who I am, the fact that I was able to do that shocks me.

Bucky nods approvingly.

Bucky:  Alright. Now Asia. (Asia smiles)  Oh Asia, you know that I adore you and think you’re a great representative of the transgender community. That being said, there were times where you were a bit self righteous. (Asia’s eyes go wide, surprised)  You went on a tirade about Carla being a bully yet we all know that you felt no remorse about talking poorly about Michelle behind her back. I know I have and have apologized time and time for it. To me, that makes you look hypocritical.

Asia:  You’re right, I did. It’s not something I’m proud of and I hope Michelle can forgive me. I don’t deserve her forgiveness but she does deserve my apology.

Michelle doesn’t react at all before we cut to Bucky.

Bucky:  I got all I need. Thanks guys.

Bucky goes back to his seat.

Carter
Jeff:  Carter.

Carter smiles and hops up to begin his speech.

Carter:  Hey y’all.

The three women greet him back.

Carter:  I just got one question for Asia. If you win the money, what do you plan on doing with it?

Asia:  First thing is planning my wedding. I want to make it as special as possible for her. Secondly, it will be going towards LGBTQ charities in order to make people’s lives a lot easier.

Carter nods.

Carter:  Thanks.

Carter takes his seat.

Juror #9
Jeff:  Dana.

Dana quickly gets up and takes her spot.

Dana:  My question is for Wilma. Before tonight, a lot of us on the jury saw you just riding the coattails of Sara and Asia but you have made it clear you were in fact playing your own game. However, it could be too little too late for you so I just want to know is why didn’t you try and play a flashier game?

Wilma:  Because it would have served me no purpose. People who played these flashy games were often the targets. Danny, Kelly, and Billy all played out there games and were taken out due to the threats they posed. It was better for me to stay under the radar and control things without people knowing.

Dana nods, satisfied.

Dana:  Alright, thanks Wilma.

Dana takes her seat.

Ry
Jeff:  Ry.

Ry nods and takes his spot.

Ry:  Hey girls, congrats first and foremost. You did what we couldn’t so for that you should be proud. Wilma, coming in I had no intentions of giving you my vote but you’ve done a good job tonight of possibly swaying me and possibly others as well so just keep up the good work. Asia, we got to know each other quite well during the swap but I do agree with others that you did have an ‘I’m better than all of you’ attitude at certain points of the game. We’re not perfect but I believe you should practice what you preach. I have no doubts, though, that you will do great things for your community in the future. Sara, we didn’t get to know each other that well but on a strategic level, I do appreciate the game you played. You came out with a goal and you intended to accomplish that goal. Socially, I feel like you just never wanted to take the time out of your day to get to know me so I will be holding you accountable for that because Survivor, after all, is a social game. I wish the three of you the best of luck and may the best woman win.

Ry sits down in his seat.

Juror #8
Jeff:  Kelly.

Kelly nods before getting up to stand in front of the three finalists.

Kelly:  Sara. From the beginning, you and I were partners in crime. We made practically every decision together. At some point, you decided that when I went right, you would go left. I feel like you basically used our friendship as a way to get far into this game and our relationship was fake as f**k. Why should I vote you?

Sara:  First off, our relationship was one hundred percent real. The reason I went left was because I knew you had no interest in going to the end with me. You made it abundantly clear that your final four plans was with Carla, Dana, and Michelle. I didn’t want to sit by and wait to be picked off so I needed to take action. Did it come at the expense of our friendship? Yes, but I just did to you what you were gonna do to me.

Kelly stands there, trying to come up with a response. She is unable to and goes back to the jury bench.

Michelle
Jeff:  Michelle.

Michelle quickly makes her way in front of the final three with her hands on her hips. She stands there for a few seconds, looking towards the ground before taking a deep breath.

Michelle:  To say that I am embarrassed would be an understatement. When I was…blindsided by you three, I found out all the nasty things you have said behind my back. I got even more upset than I already was and had asked several times to leave Cape Verde because of it. Sara, you seem proud to be seen as this “badass bitch” but it honestly makes you like a pathetic joke. (Sara doesn’t react) Wilma. All I have to say is I hope your children are disappointed in you because what I heard is just disgraceful. (Wilma looks at the ground, disappointed) Asia. I feel like it has been made clear by a few people about how I view you so I’m not gonna waste any more of my breath with you. (Asia nods) All I have to say.

Michelle goes to her seat.

Carla
Jeff:  Carla.

Carla smugly smiles before standing in front of the three finalists with her arms crossed.

Carla:  Well, like most, I am not happy with how this season turned out. I feel like you three rode the coattails of more successful players like Kelly and myself. (Billy and Bucky look at each other and chuckle at Carla’s delusions)  The two of us ran the merge since the start and, in all honesty, we should be in your seats so I hope the three of you are proud of the fact you robbed this season of a rightful winner. (Sara, Wilma, and Asia can barely contain their laughter)  You think it’s funny?

The three women nod. Carla scoffs in disgust and goes back to her seat.

Juror #10
Jeff:  Billy.

Billy gets up to begin his speech.

Billy:  I’m not gonna use my speech to massage my undeserved ego like the woman before me. I will say I am disappointed. Not at you three, but at myself. I do not take failure well so this is something I am gonna beat myself up for a while. That being said, if I can’t win, I think the right person should and Sara, I think that’s you. (Sara smiles)  Yes, you made enemies and could be a bitch, but when all is said and done, you did have your grip on this game. You turned negatives into positives and adapted better than most people so I plead with the jury to take away any bitterness and vote for who you think is the right person. If you think its Sara, vote for her. If you think its Asia, vote for her. If you think its Wilma, vote for her. But just remember that the person who you all don’t like was the one who controlled every vote she was at. Good luck, girls.

Billy returns to his seat.

Danny
Jeff:  Danny, close us out.

Danny nods and happily stands in front of the final three.

Danny:  Good evening, ladies and congratulations on getting to the end. No matter how you got there, you should be proud of your accomplishments and I am genuinely thrilled one of you will be able to take home one million dollars. Now, my vote has already been decided so I don’t want to go on this long speech that won’t decide my vote so I just want to speak to everyone in this room. Our political world is full of hate and vitriol and this season that we can get along despite our differences. The only people who attacked each other’s characters for our political affiliation left early, showing the only way to get through this world is to work together. Our differences make us unique and we should always respect each other if we are to grow as a country. God bless.

As Danny returns to his seat, he gets a round of applause from everyone except Carla.

Reading of the Votes
Jeff:  Alright jury, a very healthy Final Tribal. Now it is time to vote. Remember, you are voting for a winner. Ry, you’re up.

Ry takes a deep breath and heads to the urn to cast his vote. Of the ten jurors, Ry, Danny, and Billy have their vote and voting confessional aired to the world. We see Dana at the voting booth, thinking over her vote for quite some time, ala Eliza from Micronesia. After everyone votes, Jeff retrieves the urn.

Jeff:  Thank you all for a fantastic season of Survivor. I will see you all back in Los Angeles for the reading of the votes.

Jeff picks up the urn and leaves Tribal. We see the final three women all smiling before we cut to Jeff walking through the woods. Then, the scene changes to the live studio audience applauding Jeff as he enters the area. The final three, now cleaned and in their best attire, are seen clapping as we pan over to the jury of ten. Jeff then steps onto the stage and takes his place in front of everyone.

Jeff:  Alright! Here we go!

The applause dies down.

Jeff:  Well, like I said back on location, thank you guys. This has been a very strong season and you all delivered in tremendous ways. But now, we need to decide a winner. There are ten votes in here, it takes six to win. For the last time, I’ll read the votes.

As Jeff opens the urn, there is thunderous applause once again.

Jeff:  First vote – Asia.

The crowd erupts in applause as Asia smiles.

Jeff:  Sara.

While not as loud, Sara gets applause as well.

Jeff:  Wilma. We’re tied, one vote each.

Wilma chuckles as the audience applauses.

Jeff: 2 Asia.

The audience erupts again as Asia laughs.

Jeff:  Sara.

Sara looks a bit surprised at a second vote.

Jeff:  Wilma. We’re still tied at two votes each.

Wilma smiles.

Jeff:  Asia.

Asia takes a deep breath, knowing she needs one more vote.

Jeff:  Sara.

Sara’s eyes go wide in surprise and mouths ‘Wow’ before chuckling.

Jeff:  Wilma. (The audience, the jury, and the final three react with shock as they erupt in applause)  Here’s where we’re at. Three votes each with one vote left. Whoever this vote is for is the winner of Survivor: Cape Verde.

Jeff pulls out the final vote.

Jeff:  The winner of Survivor: Cape Verde is…

Jeff opens up the final vote to see who won before revealing is.

Jeff: '''SARA!!! '''

With the announcement as her being the winner, Sara covers her mouth in shock as the audience erupts in thunderous applause. Asia and Wilma hug her and congratulate her as the jury gives her a standing ovation. Sara gets up and rushes to her family as the perjury, with the exception of Adrian, all walk onto the stage as we see Jeff with a microphone.

Jeff:  After thirty nine hard fought days, Sara, the social media manager from Ocean City, has taken home the million dollar prize after the closest vote ever. We’ll talk to her and the entire cast, next on the Reunion Show!

We get a slow motion shot of Sara reacting to her winning the season before we go to the credits.

Voting Confessionals
"maresia"

- I know you’ll most likely play your idol but I have to stick to the plan, sorry.

"maresia"

- I made the best pitch I could, hopefully they listen.

"maresia"

- In the end, you going is best for me and me alone.

Final Words
"maresia"

- For thirty five days, I controlled this game and now I’m heading to the losers lounge. Sara played me like a damn fiddle and I really hope she falls flat on her face.

Voting Confessionals
"maresia"

- We were together since the swap but it’s time to part ways. Hope you vote for me at the end.

"maresia"

- I did all I could and I think I have a chance at staying so fingers crossed.

Final Words
"maresia"

- It’s disappointing to go out at five but I’m very proud of myself. I didn’t think I would make it past day seven so to be here for thirty seven days is a great accomplishment.

Voting Confessionals
"maresia"

- You played your heart out but it just wasn’t enough. Sorry, not sorry.

Final Words
"maresia"

- I had a feeling this was coming but it stings more than you know. I gave my all to this game and it just wasn’t enough. I hope I did my friends proud but I’m extremely disappointed in myself for not doing better.

Voting Confessionals
"maresia"

- I didn’t plan on voting for you coming into Tribal tonight but you had an incredible performance tonight and I am extremely proud of you and I hope you get a few more of these. Congrats.

"maresia"

- Asia, you and I became very close out here and I think you’re an extraordinary person and are extremely deserving of this vote.

"maresia"

- Didn’t always like ya but game recognizes game. Good job.

Reunion Show Highlights

 * Sara discusses her win and states she is surprised as she thought Asia was winning based on how FTC was going. She also states she has apologized for some of her actions throughout the season and talks to everyone except Lou. Lou states he is willing to talk things through with Sara in the future.


 * Asia says she loved the fan response she has gotten and all the love and support. Her friendship with Danny is discussed and Danny states he will lead over Asia and Deanna’s wedding.


 * Wilma talks about her game and rivalry with Adrian (who was banned from the reunion for leaving premerge Ponderosa early). She also talks about being underestimated the entire game and is proud of how she did.


 * Billy states he and his family have not reconciled and points out the backlash they got on social media for posting things about him. He explains that he and his family will never have a relationship and he is slowly accepting it, which gets him a round of applause from the audience.


 * Kelly is asked about her actions while on the show and while she says she enjoyed her edit, she did apologize to Michelle numerous times during the show airing, which Michelle has accepted. Kelly also goes over giving the idol to Sara. She says she made a panicked decision and didn’t think it through but commends Sara on the move.


 * When asked about her villainous edit, Carla says she isn’t like that and real life and cringed most of the time she spoke.


 * Riley states her and Carla are not friends and never will be.


 * When asked about her comments at the start of the show, Danielle doesn’t back down and doubles down on what she said, prompting the audience to boo.

Next Season on Survivor...
We open up in a dark space as it begins to fill up with water. As the music intensifies, a drop of blood enters the frame, signifying what next season will bring. We smash cut to a group of castaways entering a large, open area.

'For our thirty-eighth season, Survivor'' is bringing back one of its most compelling twists. It’s Survivor: Morocco – Blood vs Water! '''

We see a young black man and young white woman close together as they walk down a path through some trees.

"inredemption"

- Kai: We have been dating for about…three months I say and now we’re going into a game where our relationship will be really tested. Paige: A lot of people say ‘Oh you two are crazy for doing this! Your relationship won’t last out there!’ But I feel like we’re definitely gonna surprise a lot of people. Kai: Don’t count us out just yet!

We then see two men battling it out during the ‘Sumo At Sea’ challenge.



"inredemption"

- Joe: We are as polar opposites as you can get. He’s very social, he’s very out there. Tyler: Basically I’m the biggest handful you can have. (chuckles) Joe: But we are the biggest superfans out here, no question about it. We’ve studied the show religiously and we plan on being at the very end together.

We then see two sisters holding each other close as the loved ones begin to separate.



"inredemption"

- Gia: Our parents divorced when we were young and we have spent most of our lives separated. I live in one city and she lives in another so it’s not very often we get to be with each other. Dani: But Survivor is gonna bring me and Gia closer together so I hope we get that chance to spend time with one another.

After the final duel confessional, we get a montage of people working, people in challenges, etc. '''It is the ultimate challenge. Which pair of loved ones will have what it takes to claim the million dollar prize? Find out this spring on Survivor: Morocco – Blood vs Water! '''