A War Of Vendettas

**A War Of Vendettas** is the nineteenth episode of *Survivor: Xalapa*.

## Summary

### Tlatlauhca

The five players that are left in the actual game arrive back at camp. With Rex out of the game, Drew feels like his changes of winning are even bigger now. Only Rosemary and Dominic need to go in order for him to win. While he's on top of the world, Cassidy feels more paranoid. She doesn't believe that she and Drew are safe at all.

Rosemary is sitting in the shelter as she gets some company of Winter. Winter apologizes for doubting her and tells her that she understands her game move against Marshall. Rosemary hugs her and tells her that whatever happens from now on, they'll tell each other everything. Winter thanks Rosemary for being such a good friend all this time.

Dominic has been walking around a lot and notices that Rosemary and Winter are gossiping a lot again. Dominic frowns and decides to talk with Drew. He tells him that they've been on each other's back ever since the merge started but they could actually combine their powers to take down Rosemary and make sure there's no Ehecatl trio anymore if Marshall would return. Drew answers that one of Rosemary or Winter definitely needs to go.

### Challenge

***TLATLAUHCA***

Jeff welcomes Cassidy, Dominic, Drew, Rosemary and Winter to the challenge. Today they'll compete in *Step on Up*. The rules are as followed: the players must race to obtain puzzle steps and assemble their staircase one step at a time. The first person to reach the top wins the challenge.

Survivors ready? GO!

The five players quickly run to collect their puzzle pieces. Rosemary, Dominic and Drew do very well at the challenge while Winter and Cassidy are falling behind easily. Dominic gets frustrated as his puzzle pieces don't seem to fit, swearing a lot. Rosemary and Drew manage to make their staircases, however, Rosemary is faster in doing so and causes herself to win the challenge which means she wins individual immunity and is the first person to actually make it to the top five of the season. Rosemary looks super happy.

### Tlatlauhca

The five players arrive back at camp. While Rosemary and Winter decide to work on making some food of the flower and rice they have left, Drew takes Cassidy with him into the woods. Drew tells Cassidy that it might be dangerous to vote off Dominic because of the cathedral. If Marshall returns, he'll take revenge on Rosemary and if Rex returns he'll take revenge on Dominic so the only option they have to go with is Winter. Cassidy says she already planned on voting for Winter.

Rosemary and Winter talk about the vote. Rosemary thinks that convincing Dominic to vote off Drew is easier than convincing Drew to vote Dominic, especially with Cassidy on his side. Winter asks if she thinks they'll vote for her. Rosemary says that she thinks they might do so since she's her closest ally. Dominic then arrives. Rosemary suggests the idea to vote off Drew. Dominic tells the two ladies that he's been hearing multiple suggestions and all he wants to do is think and relax. Rosemary raises an eyebrow and tells Dominic to not forget that except for the round they unanimously voted him, they were always on his side. Dominic glares.

Dominic approaches Drew and tells him that Rosemary tried to get him to vote for Drew. Drew laughs and says he obviously couldn't trust Rosemary. The thing they need to do now is to vote off Winter. Dominic says he'd be happy to do so. Cassidy evesdropes the conversation and starts to grin.

### Tribal Council

Cassidy, Dominic, Drew, Rosemary and Winter arrive at tribal council.

The jury then arrives at tribal council, consisting of Latisha, Adria, Igor, Jowi and Ginny.

Jeff welcomes everyone and congratulates Rosemary on winning immunity and being part of the official final five, asking how she feels about that. Rosemary answers that she sees it as a huge accomplishment to be part of the final five of such a big season. Jeff then asks Drew how the vote turns out to be as the last one before the cathedral twist ends. Drew answers that he thinks it's not big of a deal here, scratching his nose as he's making that up. Finally, Jeff asks Cassidy if we can expect fireworks tonight for the vote. Cassidy shakes her head, she thinks it'll be very straightforward. Winter glares towards her.

The players vote. Jeff reads the votes.

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First vote ...

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**WINTER**

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**DREW**

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**DREW**

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**WINTER**

Two votes Winter, two votes Drew ...

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One vote left.

*(Drew looks rather calm while Winter keeps her hands in front of her eyes.)*

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34th person voted out of Survivor: Xalapa ...

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**WINTER** (3-2)

Winter nods and blushes, becoming a bit emotional as she starts to cry. Rosemary hugs her and wishes her best of luck at the cathedral. When Winter gets her torch snuffed by Jeff, Rosemary glares at Dominic. Some jurors look disappointed at Winter going.

### Enríquez Cathedral

Winter sits on the boat, heading towards the cathedral. When she enters there, she is reunited with Marshall and Rex. She rushes towards Marshall and hugs him, telling him that she felt incredibly bad. Marshall says he hated that it happened but he respects the move. He's happy to see Winter again. Winter then hugs Rex too, telling him that she was wrong about him. He's actually a very nice man. Rex thanks her for the compliment.

Jeff arrives and welcomes Marshall, Winter and Rex to the final duel. As it's the first time for all of them, he'll explain the rules. The three players will place their feet on a wooden shelf, with on the other end a vase. They need to balance the shelf as long as possible to keep the vase on it. First two to drop are out, with the first one dropping becoming the 7th member of the jury and the other one the 8th member. The winner returns to the game and will be the final person doing so.

Marshall, Winter and Rex position themselves and are ready for the challenge.

Survivors ready? GO!

They place their feet on the wooden shelf. They all struggle a bit but manage to get it steady, however, Marshall gets the least luck. He drops his vase first. Marshall is seen having a tantrum, feeling terrible to have lost. It's Winter vs. Rex then. The two look at each other. At that moment, Winter drops her vase which means Rex is the final person returning to the game. Winter hugs Rex and wishes him best of luck. She then comforts Marshall. Rex takes the boat, returning back to the game.