And Then There Were Three
Back at camp, Dreamz justifies his decision to Earl and Cassandra. "The decision I made tonight with Yau is not going to be weighing on my mind. I have no regrets. I'm just going sleep comfortable tonight knowing that I got a shot at a million dollars tomorrow."
Still in shock over Dreamz's betrayal, Earl takes a moment to mourn his dear friend. "In the back of my mind I said, man I can't believe I'm actually writing down Yau-Man's name. Yau-Man, he and I have been through a lot. I would hope that in the jury I would still have his vote that he won't hold it against me and he knows I was just playing the game."
The Final Hours
In the morning, Cassandra, Earl and Dreamz find a gift dropped from the sky: a feast for the Final Three, celebrating their last day in Fiji. 39 days after beginning their journey, the three take time to enjoy the precious last moments on the beach they called home, ceremoniously burning the cave and the tools that helped them survive on the island. Then they begin to mentally prepare for the night ahead. Earl reflects on the experience of the game and the sacrifices he made to get to the end, feeling a sense of pride in his accomplishments. Cassandra, amazed to have made it to the bitter end, laughs at all she overcame. Between her inability to swim and being an older woman, she felt as though the odds were stacked against her. As for Dreamz, he puts the deal with Yau-Man behind him, enjoying his last moments in the game. "Actually having a shot at a million dollars… this is more than words can explain. So right now I feel that I am on top of the world. I feel like I'm standing next to Oprah."
Final Tribal
Arriving at Tribal Council, the final three nervously await the jury's flurry of questions about how they played the game. After Earl, Cassandra and Dreamz negotiate their way past the resentful and angry barrage of questioning, the jury casts their votes. When Jeff Probst reads the final verdict live from New York City, the long journey comes to an end as an elated Earl is awarded the million-dollar prize and title of Sole Survivor.
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