Up, Up and Away!

Plot
The episode opens with Colby and Duncan sitting in a set of chairs with Townes and Rourke. Rourke is pitching the possibility of shaking up the game and breaking alliance boundaries for a blindside.

Colby (CONF): Now this is what I’ve been waiting for

Duncan (CONF): Sorry buddy but that’s just not happening

Colby, Townes and Rourke begin to discuss options, as Duncan shifts uncomfortably in his chair.

Rourke (CONF): Duncan looked hesitant, so if we can't get Colby on board...we're going to have a hard time

Helina and Vani sit at the mini bar, trying to discuss their own options. They are nervous after the past few elimination ceremonies.

*flashback to everyone hugging Garrett at the end of the dock and Grant being pulled off into the distance by the Boat of Losers*

They say they need to start shifting the target to one of the more dangerous players.

Vani (CONF): I don’t know man...we're in a tough spot

In the mess hall, Alex sits with Clayton, laughing at one of the tables, as the camera pans across other tables to show Ranjitha, Beyla, Miller, Annie and Abbey playing a “heads up, heads down” game, Sofia, Nico and Mary playing “Go Fish” and ending with Wilson and Kelsey at one of the tables further from the food window where chef gives you your food. Kelsey stews, unsure who to be angry at. She tells Wilson they should have gone with Phillippa’s plan back in Paris.

Kelsey (CONF): I don’t feel like we played this game as smart as we could have – like we just don’t have any numbers right now

Wilson tells her that he’s starting to think she’s right.

Wilson (CONF): *sitting in silence*…I’m starting to think I let my pride get in the way...I honestly don't know what to do

He tells her he’s just hoping Townes and Rourke can work a good angle in first class.

When the plane lands, the contestants take a big van to meet Chris. Talk is abuzz, wondering where their next challenge will be and invigorated they are so close to the end.

Mary (CONF): There are literally nineteen people left…like we’ve come so far it’s insane

Miller (CONF): I am so excited to have made it this far, I mean it feels like just yesterday we were wailing each other with paint covered weapons

*flashback to Mahmoud sneaking up behind Miller than wailing him with his boxing gloves*

Abbey (CONF): *stretching* I’ve missed some intense challenges…

*flashback to Fiona and Kirk shivering on the mountain in Colorado, Dan grunting as he shoves a tire up the giant cliff, Yuri pushing an exhausted Gianna carrying a “Mahmoud” log and Ranjitha getting medically evacuated from the ice caves in Juneau*

Abbey (CONF): …but I’ve had my own struggles, and I deserve to be here

*flashback to Abbey surfing down the waterfall in Hawaii, throwing up atop the mountain in Norway and wrestling the vicious, armored bunny in the Coliseum*

Colby sits next to Alex, and the two begin to discuss strategy. He whispers he is thinking about making a move at this upcoming elimination ceremony, and a curious Alex listens as a nervous Duncan looks on. He is sitting next to Annie, who is excitedly telling him a story he isn’t focusing on.

Duncan (CONF): People don’t trust Annie and Abbey still after what happened in the most recent campfire ceremony…I’m scared they’re vulnerable

Mary sits with Ranjitha, who is lamenting in private about not choosing the right alliance. Mary tells her it’s never too late, and people are going to start to want to make moves this late in the game. Helina sits behind them with Vani, ironically talking about staying solid despite the numbers deficit, and needing to find a crack.

The van drops the contestants off in the beautiful Cappadocia, Turkey. Standing behind Chris is a plethora of deflated hot air balloons.

Rourke (CONF): *grinning* Oh hell yeah, this is going to be fun

Ranjitha (CONF): Play!!!

Chris tells them that they are going to partner up for this challenge, with the odd person out having to work alone. The challenge is a hot air balloon race around Cappadocia. There are maps in all the baskets to guide them, and checkpoints where they must pick up items to ensure they aren’t cheating. He tells them these bad boys are hard to control, so not to underestimate this challenge.

Nico (CONF): This just seems on the tamer end?

They get to pick partners in the order in which they completed the last challenge, and they must be guy/girl pairs, meaning the odd person out is going to be a female.

Alex (CONF): It’s weird because last season was so female-dominated but this season it’s pretty even

He lines them up in order: Vani, then Nico, then Wilson, then Colby, then Alex, then Beyla, then Townes, then Mary and finally Duncan. He tells them they obviously cannot choose someone who is also a captain.

Vani goes first, and hesitates.

Vani (CONF): With Garrett gone I have no idea what to do…I know we're in different alliances, but...

Rourke. Rourke comes over and high-fives her. Nico is up next and chooses Sofia. Sofia runs over and hugs him, the two stretching. Wilson picks Kelsey and Colby picks Abbey.

Sofia (CONF): I can’t tell if being the person alone would be an asset or a detriment

Alex calls Lauren over, both hugging, and Beyla says she wants to work with Clayton. As the sets of partners hug and get ready, those not chosen start to get nervous.

Helina (CONF): Alright any day now!

Townes looks back and forth between Ranjitha and Helina, figuring he’s worked with them both before, and decides to pick Ranjitha. An excited Ranjitha throws her hands in the air as she walks over. Miller is the only guy left, meaning he and Mary are going to be partners, which leaves Annie and Helina left unchosen. Duncan doesn’t hesitate when he picks Annie, trying to hide his excitement.

Colby (CONF): I’m not sure what’s going on there but I’m also not sure I like it?

Chris tells Helina that she is the lucky winner, and will be competing in this challenge alone. He tells them that the first three pairs to complete will be immune, with the other thirteen vulnerable at the elimination ceremony.

Everyone goes to pick a balloon, and begins to inflate them. Intense music begins to play as Chris plays a starting horn and as the bass drops, the balloons take off into the air. It looks beautiful.

Townes (CONF): This is insane

Beyla (CONF): This never gets old

Alex is operating the balloon for him and Lauren, and pulls down the cord prompting the flame to ignite. It rises extremely quickly, causing him to immediately cut it and the balloon to sharply drop. Lauren laughs at the erratic movement.

Lauren (CONF): Thank god I’m paired with Alex, I think we have a good shot at winning this challenge

Colby and Abbey laugh as they try and figure out the cord, and Kelsey looks out in awe at the landscape as Wilson operates the balloon in the background. Duncan watches Annie intently as she gazes into the distance, and Townes and Ranjitha are excitedly jumping up and down. The scene transitions to Helina, who is extremely frustrated.

Helina (CONF): Super glad everyone is enjoying their fun balloon ride!

Miller has a map sprawled out as Mary operates the balloon. He says there are two checkpoints they must hit before reaching the finish line. The first looks like it’s…in the sky?

Mary (CONF): That feels wrong

Nico and Sofia are in the lead, having gotten the hang of it very quickly. The two are trading off between studying the map and operating the balloon. Rourke and Vani are having a more difficult time, currently in last.

Rourke (CONF): Ok it’s easy to make this thing go up and down but how do I get it to go forward

Vani (CONF): Damn it, first pick and this bullshit happens

Chris laughs as the balloon floats just above the start. Clayton and Beyla aren’t too far ahead of them, erratically moving in all directions.

Clayton (CONF): This is incredibly frustrating

Clayton fumbles with the cord as Beyla tries to figure out the route they’re supposed to take.

Townes and Ranjitha begin to gain on Nico and Sofia, as both pairs of balloons shoot over the edge of a giant, beautiful canyon with tons of stone buildings built into the gently sloping cliff. They see a giant hot air balloon with Chris’s head in place of a balloon waiting for them.

Sofia (CONF): *rolls eyes*

The two pairs float up to the balloon around the same time, discovering the item they need to retrieve from the checkpoint is a little Chris figurine in a hot air balloon with the number “1” plastered on the balloon part.

Townes (CONF): *rolls eyes*

Alex and Lauren are the next to float up to the balloon, and Lauren pulls out the map and begins studying the next place they need to be going.

A montage shows Miller read the map as Mary operates the cord in the background, Vani and Rourke curse at their lack of progress, Clayton cheer as Beyla gets the hang of it and they begin moving, and finally Annie and Duncan reach the first checkpoint.

The scene shifts to Kelsey and Wilson’s balloon. Wilson is rattling off strategy, as Kelsey rolls her eyes.

Kelsey (CONF): Look dude, I get you’re trying to overcompensate for your weird vendetta against Helina and her alliance, but this is a lot right now

Wilson is talking about any avenue they can take. He tells her he needs to reconvene with Rourke and Townes to get the scoop from first class, and analyze if it’s too late to bring Helina, Vani and Ranjitha on board.

Kelsey (CONF): Yeah let’s just hope they ignore the fact that you totally fucked them over and instead of getting rid of Miller, made us vote out Garrett…

Another quick montage shows Helina leaning out of the balloon while still trying to hold down the cord to retrieve the first figurine, Clayton reaching out and swiping it, and Miller missing making Mary need to turn around.

By the time Vani and Rourke finally figure out how to move forward, Nico and Sofia have begun to reach the second checkpoint: at the bottom of a deep chasm with jagged branches stabbing in different directions.

Nico (CONF): Ok maybe I spoke too soon about the difficulty of this challenge

Townes and Ranjitha however, have shot out over what looks to be farmlands.

Ranjitha (CONF): Where the hell are we right now

Ranjitha is frantically trying to operate the map, as Townes squints and looks out into the distance, trying to see if he can catch wind of Nico and Sofia’s balloon.

Sofia holds her breath as Nico precariously maneuvers the balloon down to the bottom of the cliff. He does so successfully, and she hops out and runs over to another intern, handing them another figurine that has a “2” on the balloon. As they rise out of the canyon they see a plethora of balloons approaching.

Sofia (CONF): How the hell did we lose such a big lead?

The scene flashes to Chris and Chef standing on the roof of one of the cobblestone buildings by the first checkpoint next to a humongous, house-sized fan, with Chris snickering and saying he wants this to be a close race. Even Rourke and Vani are beginning to catch up, having finally reached the first checkpoint but the fan ironically making it difficult for them to retrieve the figurine. Wilson and Kelsey, Alex and Lauren and Mary and Miller all begin to navigate for the second checkpoint at the same time. Given the limited space, the balloons begin jostling up against one another.

Wilson (CONF): Well, time to make a move

Wilson snags control from Kelsey, and slams their balloon into Mary and Miller’s, knocking them into a nearby branch that ends up spearing their balloon.

Mary (CONF): What the fuck?

He goes to do the same to Lauren and Alex, but Alex quickly cuts the ignition causing them to abruptly drop and for Wilson to slam into the side of the cliff. Lauren cheers as they reach the ground and hop out, running to grab the second figurine. As Lauren runs to get it, Alex cheers her on, nervous that Wilson and Kelsey are starting to close the gap.

Alex (CONF): If you wanna play it that way, be my guest

The scene flashes to Chris and Chef, standing at the edge of a cliff with a gorgeous view of Cappadocia. A giant checkered banner hangs between two giant telephone poles with “FINISH” plastered in the middle. The sun is setting as Nico and Sofia see the banner and make headway for end of the race. The balloon softly lands on the space in front of the banner, and the two hop out of the basket and sprint across the finish line, figurines in hand. Chris congratulates them for being the first to finish, and the two jump up and down and celebrate.

The scene flashes to Clayton and Beyla, Colby and Abbey and Annie and Duncan all beginning to navigate their way down to the second checkpoint, with Helina finally reaching the area where one can begin the descent. Colby and Abbey curse as Wilson and Kelsey try and rise out of the cliff, the traffic making it difficult for all the balloon. Alex and Lauren narrowly dodge the traffic, and shoot off toward the finish. As the chaos within the chasm ensues, the scene pans to Townes and Ranjitha, who now look to be somewhere near a large body of water.

Townes (CONF): I think this might be the Mediterranean Sea? Couldn’t tell you

Ranjitha curses that she can’t figure out the map, and her and Townes switch places as the scene flashes back to Rourke and Vani reaching the air above the second checkpoint, and seeing the chaos ensue in the chasm.

Rourke (CONF): *laughing hysterically*

The scene flashes to the ending banner, with Alex and Lauren’s balloon landing right at the edge of the cliff and the two fill with adrenaline as they go bursting toward the finish line. They nearly chuck their figurines to Chef (who did not appreciate that), and Chris announces they are both immune as well. The two run over to Nico and Sofia screaming, and all four jump up and down.

Alex (CONF): Immunity and the numbers? I feel great right now

Wilson and Kelsey end up stuck beneath a branch, which causes a nearby Mary and Miller to snicker. Wilson begins throwing his weight in different directions to try and break them out, and Kelsey follows suit. The scene flashes to Colby, Beyla, Duncan then Helina all grab their figurines from the intern on the ground. Due to the delay, they all catch up to Wilson and Kelsey, and all five balloons arise out of the cliff at around the same time. Mary and Miller look extremely frustrated they can’t do anything, as the five balloons shoot off toward the finish line. Rourke and Vani work frantically to catch up.

Mary (CONF): That was just so fucking shady like are you kidding me

Townes and Ranjitha finally find the course again, the finish line coming into view. They cheer and land at the edge of the cliff, running across the finish line. As they are about to celebrate, Chris reminds them you need two figurines, and they only have one, meaning they do not win immunity. Ranjitha curses, and the two are about to run back to their balloon when they see the five approaching in the distance.

Townes (CONF): *screaming in frustration*

A montage shows the balloons jostle for first place. Abbey and Colby shoot into the lead, with Annie and Duncan overtaking them then Kelsey and Wilson shooting ahead. Beyla and Clayton pop into first, with Helina following suit. The five teams intensely race, as the scene shifts to Mary and Miller sadly in their balloon and Rourke and Vani gently navigating down before having a branch spear theirs as well. Rourke curses as Vani just laughs. It flashes back to the race, with the five balloons losing speed once Annie shouts that three balloons have already landed, meaning they all lost already. As they slowly approach the finish, Townes hollers at the top of his lungs that there is still one immunity available.

Unfortunately for him, the other four balloons also hear him, and don’t need an explanation as they all pick up speed. The camera switches to the perspective of someone lying on the ground, showing five baskets come crashing onto the cliff and pairs of shoes running and kicking up dust. It then shifts to the perspective of Chris, as Clayton, Wilson, Kelsey, Beyla, Annie, Duncan, Colby, Abbey and Helina come rushing toward him. An airhorn is blown, as the scene shifts to Beyla and Clayton proudly standing next to Chris, with him announcing they secure the final immunity.

A rescue helicopter delivers a dejected Rourke, Vani, Miller and Mary, and Chris congratulates Alex, Sofia, Nico, Clayton, Lauren and Beyla again on winning immunity. Alex and Clayton embrace, as Nico scoops Beyla off the ground and Sofia and Lauren share a cordial hug.

The scene flashes to dinner, where pure chaos ensues.

Townes and Rourke catch Wilson and Kelsey up on the talks that happened in first class that morning, with Townes saying he’s optimistic that at least Colby is on board.

Townes (CONF): We have got to make a move quickly, or our days on this show are numbered

The scene shifts to Townes approaching the table where Colby and Duncan are sitting, asking them if he can speak with them in private for a second. Beyla, Clayton, Mary, Sofia, Alex, Miller and Nico, who are at the table with them, all look suspicious, but Alex subtly nods at Duncan and the two agree to go. Sofia comments that they went to sit with Wilson's table, asking if they should be concerned, but Miller says to ignore it and they begin discussing strategy. Mary tells them what Wilson did back in the chasm, and the rest agree it’s time to get him out of the game. Nico and Miller say this is overdue, and Beyla agrees saying they'll have to talk to Helina's group.

Vani, Ranjitha and Helina sit at a different table, with Helina saying they have no choice but to try and team up with Wilson to take a shot at the big alliance, or risk being picked off one by one. Ranjitha occasionally shoots dejected glances at the other table, as they laugh and strategize.

Ranjitha (CONF): *sighs*…I just don’t feel like I’m in the right alliance right now

Ranjitha gets up to get more food, where Mary and Beyla join her in line. Beyla shoots a glance at Colby and Duncan, telling Ranjitha if she wants to help them they can indoctrinate her into the alliance. Ranjitha turns to look at Vani and Helina, with Helina obviously keeping tabs on her, and Ranjitha whispering something before returning to the table.

Duncan nods along with Wilson and Townes as they explain the plan, and tells them he should return to the table to avoid further suspicion. As Colby leaves to use the confessional, Duncan returns to the table, and immediately divulges their plan: target Mary for her social prowess in the game. Mary nervously laughs, saying that it isn't a big deal because they have the numbers. Duncan however, looking around to ensure no one is watching, whispers that he thinks Colby will flip so to ensure the rest of them stand strong to have a solid nine. Sofia rubs Mary's back, who nervously is trying to figure out what to do.

Colby (CONF): I’m sorry but there aren’t twelve winners, there is one, and there are just too many threats in that big alliance

Colby returns to a table where Annie and Abbey are sitting, neither trying to stir the pot after what went down after the hide-and-seek challenge. He asks them if they want to make a move, and leans in beginning to whisper a plan as the scene transitions to the elimination ceremony.

~*ELIMINATION CEREMONY*~

Chris walks in as the nineteen nervously sit amongst the bleachers in the elimination ceremony room. He walks up to the podium, and gives them the same elimination spiel that he always does, telling them to go into the confessional and stamp the passport of the person they want going home that night.

Alex (CONF): Love you buddy, but it's about time *stamps Wilson’s passport*

Duncan (CONF): Sorry Colby *stamps Wilson’s passport*

Wilson (CONF): I really do enjoy you – but still hope this works *stamps Mary’s passport*

Rourke (CONF): I’m so sorry…I would have loved to work with you more, this is just a matter of circumstance *stamps Mary’s passport*

Mary (CONF): Bye! *stamps Wilson’s passport*

Helina (CONF): Love you girlie *stamps Mary’s passport*

Chris arrives with a plate filled with eighteen barfbags filled with airline-issued peanuts. He hands the first six to those immune.

Alex. Sofia. Clayton. Beyla. Nico. Lauren.

The six celebrate again, given the chaos surrounding this elimination ceremony. Chris draws out a long dramatic pause before handing the next barfbag to…

Townes.

Townes sighs with relief, but anxiously waits to see what happens next.

Vani. Colby. Duncan. Annie.

Each of the four smile and catch their barfbag.

Rourke. Kelsey. Ranjitha. Abbey.

More smiles. More catches.

Miller. Helina.

Both sigh with relief, having become used to having their name thrown into the ring. That leaves Wilson and Mary in the bottom two, neither shocked but both shaking with nerves. They eye one another, as Colby shoots glances at Annie and Abbey, something Alex notices. After an extremely long dramatic pause, Chris hands the last barfbag to…

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Wilson.

Everyone looks shocked, and Mary looks devastated. Mary begins to cry, as Clayton shoots daggers at Abbey and Annie.

Clayton (CONF): I mean come on, it was obviously those two…god damn it I can't believe we still trust them

Nico’s mouth gapes open, as Helina and Wilson smirk with relief, having it be the first elimination ceremony in a while that hasn’t knocked out one of their allies. Albeit this, Mary is a light in the competition, so both are sad to see her go. Abbey and Annie avoid eye contact, as Kelsey and Ranjitha both sit and wonder if they made the right decision. Sofia cries alongside Mary, sad to lose her best friend. The contestants gather in a group hug around Mary.

Mary (CONF): *wiping back tears* This…this has been the best experience I’ve ever had and I am so thankful for it…I just wish I went all the way…*sniffles*…I wish I went all the way

Mid-hug, Chris interrupts, saying everyone knows by now that he loves a good twist.

Rourke (CONF): Oh no

Miller (CONF): This just can’t be good

Abbey (CONF): Shit

He tells Mary that even he is sad to see her go, and sadly the twist does not involve her staying in the game. It does involve, however, her getting to choose three people immune because…they will be voting again. Right here. Right now. And one more person will be taking the Drop of Shame that night.

Alex (CONF): What the fuck?

Ranjitha (CONF): Oh my god my stomach hurts...

Annie (CONF): He has got to be fucking kidding me

Mary wipes away a tear as she looks around at the contestants, who are chattering at a whisper. He sees Wilson mouth “Sofia” to Townes, so she quickly says she’d like to give the first immunity to Sofia. Townes rolls his eyes.

Townes (CONF): Idiot, can you not wait until after she picks to try and find a target

She looks at the rest of the contestants, all looking horrified, and decides to pick Nico and Alex. It looks as if she is about to say more, when Chef scoops her up and hurls her out the Drop of Shame.

A few seconds of silence follows, before whispering erupts amongst the contestants, with Townes looking expectantly at Colby, Abbey and Annie deep in discussion, Clayton still glaring at the two, and Rourke silently pleading with Duncan. Assuming it was Duncan and Colby who flipped, Wilson leans and whispers to Duncan to take out Clayton.

Duncan (CONF): We’ve got to end this

Duncan shoots a look at Abbey and Annie, knowing it had to have been them who flipped against Mary because he didn’t and Colby flipping was not enough. He mouths “Wilson” followed by a “please.” Colby catches wind of this, and keeps looking at them then looking in Clayton’s directions. He also taps Alex's shoulder, and mouthes "van", regarding their talk earlier that day. Chris laughs, saying he loves the chaos, but that it’s time to vote.

Beyla (CONF): Shit man…I have no idea but let’s hope this works? *stamps Wilson’s passport*

Colby (CONF): If this doesn’t work I’m fucked *stamps Clayton’s passport*

Sofia (CONF): What the hell is going on…*stamps Wilson’s passport*

Clayton (CONF): Did you think I didn’t notice you whispering my name to literally everyone? *stamps Wilson’s passport*

Abbey (CONF): *holding up Clayton and Wilson's passports* Shit…shit, shit shit…

Lauren whispers to Nico she's extremely nervous, given the momentum shifted enough to take out Mary and that was with her vote, so she wonders what's going to happen now. Nico gulps, as he watches Abbey, Miller, Annie and Colby exchange glances. Chris returns, his plate now with only seventeen barfbags. He hands the first three to Mary’s picks for immunity.

Alex. Sofia. Nico.

All three are on the edge of their seats, barely noticing Chris throwing them the barfbags. He hands the next barfbag to…

Abbey.

She doesn’t believe it, having heard her name amongst the whispers. She tears up she’s so excited.

Vani. Helina. Annie. Rourke.

All four, like those before them, barely catch the bag, anxiously awaiting the outcome.

Beyla. Lauren

The two hug, both saying they’d be devastated having been voted out on a day they won immunity, then immediately shoot apologetic looks at a visibly-nervous Clayton.

Townes. Ranjitha. Duncan. Colby. Kelsey.

Townes puts a hand on Kelsey’s knee, both locking eyes then nervously watching Wilson. Colby turns to hug Duncan, who ignores it, and Ranjitha lets out a “holy shit.” The bottom two are Wilson and Clayton. Both are visibly shaking, as Chris hands the last barfbag to…

Duncan (CONF): I have no idea what’s going to happen

Miller (CONF): Oh my god

Helina (CONF): This may be the craziest vote of this season

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Clayton.

Townes curses, as Wilson gets up and angrily kicks the wall near him and Colby throws his head into his hands.

Colby (CONF): I’m screwed

Duncan runs over and throws his arms around Abbey and Annie, profusely thanking them, and Wilson walks up to the door. He turns, saying that was well-played, and wishes them luck, saying it was a great pleasure having shared this experience. He takes the leap, a silence befalling over the contestants.

Wilson (CONF): Man…I can’t believe this is how it ended…I’ve made some great memories, and survived way more eliminations than I thought I would but losing this close to the end?...*throws his head into his hands*

Nico (CONF): Wilson was one of the most dangerous players left in the game…and just like that, he's gone

Chris allows the silence to linger, before saying he cannot believe how insane that was, but that he absolutely loved it and can’t wait to see the drama that unfolds as a result. He says alongside the six that get to stay in the luxury cabin, each pair gets to pick one, increasing the count to nine, meaning over half get to stay. Lauren's discussion with Alex makes her realize how few allies she has in the game, which worries her, but the two choose Annie. Clayton and Beyla pick Miller and Nico and Sofia pick Ranjitha. Helina and Vani look confused, but Ranjitha sighs with relief.

Chris then tells them they are going to land back in Cappadocia for the night’s festivities, and everyone weakly cheers.

The party is set up on a giant roof on one of the cliffside buildings.

Sofia sits in the corner, her head in her hands, as Duncan rubs her back. She tells him she doesn't know what she's going to do with Mary gone, and Duncan tells her that they are so close to the end. They made it all the way to the final seventeen, so there is no reason not to fight to the final three. Sofia nods, thanking him.

As Alex dances near a makeshift bar, Colby approaches him. He asks why he didn't help him in taking out an ally, and Alex says it was too early to make that kind of moves - they didn't have the numbers. Colby sits on a barstool and asks if he thinks he screwed up his gameplay. Alex plops next to him, throwing a hand on his back, and saying it's not too late but it's going to be tricky. He glances at Beyla, Clayton, Nico and Miller, who are all jamming hard on the rooftop dance floor with Ranjitha, Helina, Vani and Kelsey. But he says he'll help out, before leaving his chair and joining those on the dance floor.

Townes sits at the edge of the roof, overlooking the buildings below. Rourke joins him, and the two stare out over the view in silence, unsure where the game is going to go now that it's down to just the two of them and Kelsey.

Abbey and Annie sit a little ways down, their legs dangling over the edge of the building. Annie says they need to stick together, with Abbey agreeing, but Annie turning to look back at Miller who lifts Beyla in the air, remembering the final five pact they have. She ponders deep in thought.

Lauren sits even further, thinking about how she's going to pull off making it to the final three. She's scared given she hasn't really made any big moves, and isn't sure how solid she feels with her alliance. She looks out at the rolling cliff, the lit-up buildings providing a beautiful view, and thinks about her next steps.

Lauren trickles onto the dance floor, cup in hand, as Alex calls for Annie and Abbey to join and Colby runs over and pulls Duncan and Sofia. Helina comes and dance-drags Rourke onto the floor, with Ranjitha running behind Townes and doing the same. Rourke raises a glass, saying he's thankful for these parties giving them the chance to escape the game, and gives a shoutout to the beautiful Cappadocia, before an EDM remix of "Circle of Life" begins playing and they jam as the scene fades to black.