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Day 31 begins with Christa and Sandra having second thoughts about not booting Burton last night. They are having regrets for believing Jon's pro- mise that they will join he and Burton in the Final Four. Sandra and Christa now think that perhaps Jon had been lying to them. Duh!!! Jon confirms this with Uncle Cameraman, requoting his "fat women and wicker furniture" analogy to his promises…, easily broken. Christa talks with Jon and he con- tinues to scam her. Sandra chats up Darrah again about booting The Boys. Darrah listens but stays loose. Meanwhile, Burton catches a load of fish to a quasi-"Jaws" background score.
Reward Challenge is another watery obstacle course. Contestants operate in teams of three in a relay race to untie oars and dive for barrels, then row a boat. The prize is a day and night at a luxury resort, complete with food, massage, a soft bed, and air conditioning. Teams are randomly selected. It will be Jon, Darrah and Lil versus Burton, Sandra, and Christa. Darrah gets off to an early lead over Sandra in the 1st stage of the race, then she and Lil build it even further as Sandra flounders. By the time Jon is tagged and involved, the race is essentially over. They win and leave immediately for the reward. Burton, Sandra, and Christa sulk back to Balboa Beach.
The winners first get a boat ride to a small airfield, then take a flying tour of the Pearl Islands. Even Jon is impressed with their beauty. The resort is very nice. They shower, separately, which gives Jon a chance to work Lil some more while Darrah cleans up. Then it's off to their massage. Mean- while, back at Balboa, Sandra and Christa chat with Burton. He was not aware of the deal Jon had cut the night before to save him. He also is not impressed, nor feels obligated to abide by Jon's promise. Both Sandra and Christa now are certain that they've been had again by Jon-E-Fair-Play. Back at the resort, the winners slip into silk pajamas and head off to dinner. Jon demonstrates his knowledge of fine eating by ordering for everyone. Both of the ladies are impressed. During dinner, Lil tells Jon how Sandra and Christa are still talking about offing The Boys. After dinner, Jon insults Lil and she stomps off to bed early, leaving he and Darrah alone. Hmmm.
Day 32 at Balboa finds Christa and Burton alone gathering shellfish. She tries to cut a deal with Burton for being in the Final Four. He asks her if she would be willing to boot Sandra this next Tribal Council. She agrees, but tries to persuade him that Darrah is more of a threat. Speaking of which, Darrah and Jon chat after a huge breakfast about being in the Final Two. Jon promises to take her all the way. LOL! I bet! She seems agreeable. The winners return to The Game and Jon brags about everything they en- joyed. Burton and Jon have a private chat and Burton learns of all the pro- mises Jon has been making. Burton doesn't mind, as he is the 'good cop' to Jon's 'bad cop'. Burton figures that in the Final Two, people will vote for him and not for Jon. At night, Burton and Lil talk. She is dismayed when he does not commit to taking her to the Final Two.
Day 33 and it's time for the Immunity Challenge. The contestants will used modified pirate muskets to shoot flares at mock sails. First to hit their 3 targets wins. Christa needs help from Jeff as she's never fired a weapon before. Perhaps it's a trick, or beginner's luck, for she connects with her first shot. Darrah and Burton also hit their targets on their first attempt. Christa and Darrah then make it two in a row. Burton misses. Sandra and Lil hit their first target. Christa tries to make it three straight to win but hits the wooden name plaque instead. Everybody else misses as Darrah goes up for her third shot. She takes deadly aim and scores! Darrah wins her second immunity in a row.
Christa kicks herself for not winning. She and Sandra talk with Darrah about going after Burton, but Darrah wants Lil booted. Jon and Lil chat and he tells her that Christa is the target. Lil hopes it's true, but at this point, she's taking nothing for granted.
Tribal Council is another confused love-fest. Everybody trusts one-another but everyone admits to being dishonest. Jon makes an almost profound speech about The Game being about hope. Lil tries to play down the fact that she is the nicest player and would easily beat the rest in the Final Two. It's time to vote. Sandra and Christa vote for Lil to go. The rest boot poor Christa. Like the deer in the headlights, she gets run-over.
SPOILERS: The Boys feel cocky, knowing that they have The Game under their firm control. They brag about how the ladies have no strategy and how they have superior intellects. Sandra is still plotting to get them booted.
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