Episode 17

[Jeff Probst]

Well... it's a new game and a race to the final. How do you plan to get there and what was your reaction to council tonight?

[Mia]

Well... it's a new game and a race to the final. How do you plan to get there and what was your reaction to council tonight?

I feel like my dick just grew 5 inches.

[Brenda Lowe]

That's called an erection. And now I am picturing "Mia" staring amazedly at her pants

So what next? Will you and your new allies / co-voters sweep to the end from here? Is that a glimmer of FTC and even possibly a win on the horizon? Who even flipped and why?

[Teresa Cooper]

<3

[Mia]

<3

You're my inspiration.

[Mia]

That's called an erection. And now I am picturing "Mia" staring amazedly at her pants

So what next? Will you and your new allies / co-voters sweep to the end from here? Is that a glimmer of FTC and even possibly a win on the horizon? Who even flipped and why?

There's a glimmer of hope. But just a glimmer.

Logic says that Ralph/Cochran are pissed at Debb/Carter, but that seems too easy, right? Debb flat out said "final 4" lol, so wtf. Is she that dumb? I could be wrong, but I think I'll stomp anyone in a jury vote. It won't be unanimous, but I have an impressive resume. I STILL need to find out what Chad is saying that I missed lol.

I have no clue what to do, though. If Ken and I really are in a position of power to flip or choose, which side do we pick? I can't imagine either group wants to go F4 with the other, but fortunately for Ken and I, that's our best option so we'll obviously take it.

Who flipped? Debb FINALLY made her move and recruited Ken and I. And it worked. The bitch finally did it. Chad going home over Debb is great because he left for the exact reason I was going after Debb the round before. This was seriously one of my favorite rounds in a game... like ever. I can't believe it.

If I leave now, I can leave with my head held high. This experience has been everything I wanted it to be, and I had a blast and played balls to the wall. But it's not over yet!

[Mia]

Three pairs left, though: Ken/Mia, Cochran/Ralph, and Debb/Carter. Each pair has a ballsy player with their goat. I would love NOTHING more than to duke this out with Debb and Cochran in the end, and give the season the epic finish it deserves. Maybe that's something I can float, but who knows.

I'm not kidding, though. I love this game too much. I really just want it to have an amazing, epic finish. Make it one of the fucking best seasons ever. I want the win, but I also know how unlikely it is.

[Mia]

I just realized that this is my 20th game. PLEEAAAASSSEEEEE let it end in my first win

[Mia]

My plea to Cochran tonight:

It's so funny because you guys said it would happen, and I half expected it too but it didn't. I pulled a Vytas though and told everyone I was going to play my Idol at tribal and then didn't, I don't know if my name was ever on the table but yeah . I don't know if you knew I had it? But now you do lol. I'm happy that I'm safe tonight at least, and not gonna lie I might take it a little easy PMwise just for that. Or not, fuck idk.

I heard about Ralph trying to work it, and that really just shows how far Carter is up Debb's ass as far as this game goes. I gave the guy more respect from that but he really isn't showing it.

I don't know how I can justify not voting for you if you don't win immunity to be honest, but I've been saying that for a while and we've managed to work things out before so it's always a possibility to make something happen. I definitely don't want them blindsiding me to go with out any repercussions, but I have today at work to think everything over and figure out my best play and shit so we definitely will keep talking going forward because we both have a lot to gain here.

Haha yes, I said it was gonna happen and you guys should act! Like I said, Debb had been promising that she was going to make her move at SOME POINT, she just wasn't sure when. She started in on that at the Final 12 with me, presumably when she ratted me out for bringing you up as a target way back when haha. Even though she kept putting it off, I knew she'd be dumb to promise it and not do at some point.

Anyways, last round two things happened. Debb and Carter drag their feet as usual, so to me, that confirms that they'll probably make their move at the Final 7. And what I told you was true- Jolanda was playing all angles. You, Chad, and Debb. All three. So when I offered you to swing to your side at the Final 7, and Jolanda goes, I meant it. But then you and Chad decided to sit there, and when Debb finally came to me to make it happen, and when it was clear that things weren't going to happen with, Chad, or Ralph, Ken and I had to take the offer and see if it worked. And thankfuly it did

But here's the thing, and I know you won't get this until after work, but PLEASE consider it. I believe you that you have the idol, but I'm not sure that everyone else does. Debb was definitely wary of you or Chad having it, and obviously *I* don't have any proof, so I'm going to assume that you don't have it until its played. But let's think about this for a minute- Debb/Carter still push for you to go tonight, and you have the idol and play it, and boom, you're safe, and you send me home. Easy as that. Or, she calls your bluff because she has nothing to lose (since you'll probably vote for me or Ken if I'm immune) and if you DON'T have it, you're fucked. Now like I said, Debb has nothing to lose from targeting you right now, especially if you're still against me.

So let's say you DO have the idol, and you're safe, and I go home. Then what? Ken is going to side with the pair that voted WITH him to keep him. He's made it clear to me that he wants to go with Debb if she'll take us, and he thinks he can beat at least Carter (I think anyone can. The jury fucking LOVES Ralph, if you didn't notice last night. I think they hate the rest of us )

So you go to the FInal 5 with Debb/Carter/Ken/Ralph. Ralph is a likeable threat (probably) and you're the next big target after me. So even with your idol, if you really have it, you're playing a game that you have to muscle your way to the end in. Now, my odds of getting to the end are STILL slim to none, but I really believe that without Chad now, yours are too. Not with me around, willing to go there with you.

You'll probably think this is crazy, but win or lose, I just REALLY want this game to be good. And right now, at the Final 6, there are 3 tight pairs: You/Ralph, Debb/Carter, Me/Ken. 3 threats each with their goat, although I'd argue that Carter is the biggest goat, then Ken, and Ralph may even be able to clean up some votes. If Debb and Carter get the upper hand tonight, that suddenly becomes 2 of the 3 final 3 spots filled up, with everyone else competing for them.

Just think about it, please haha. I'd even so as far as to suggest a final 3 of you, me, and Debb. The three big threats duking it out in the epic finish this season deserves. Do I think I can win? Yes, I do. But I think you and Debb both can, too. But you have to be able to get there, and I don't think you have a good chance at that if I go home next.

[Mia]

Ralph wants to do Ken tonight. There HAS to be a way to use that to 3-2-1 this, right?

[Mia]

I've also spent the morning studying literally every post-merge Immunity Challenge from Costa Rica, Patagonia, Venezuela, Legends, Namibia, Portugal, and Nepal. I'm prepared for anything tonight! (I should go look at Greece and Refuge, too!)

[Brenda Lowe]

Woah woah, Cochran might have an idol? How do plans change with that information?

[Mia]

Woah woah, Cochran might have an idol? How do plans change with that information?

They really don't. We all kind of "expect" it anyways, but come on. I told him I'll believe it when I see it, and now I'm trying to push him to my side.

Pretty clear to me that Debb won't be on my side this round. She's guarded and cryptic like she was before. So fuck, Cochran might be my only option. Or Ralph. Idfk.

I just need to let both Debb and Carter know that taking me out allows Ken to pick and choose which side he goes with. Or if they take both of us out, then they go Final 4 and have to risk a challenge. Probably better for Debb since her and Carter are better in challenges, but I wouldn't want to take that gamble if I were her.

[Mia]

Cochran wants to boot Debb. Please jesus let this work.

[Mia]

Putting ALLLLLLLLLL my faith in Cochran. Please let this work lol.