Sin to Win

**Sin to Win** is the ninth episode of *Sequester Canada 2*.

## Story

The jury house receives a new member as Mackenzie enters, visibly upset about her elimination. In her confessional, Mackenzie expresses a bittersweet feeling, mentioning her determination to prevent Melina from winning now that she's on the jury. Inside the jury house, Tanishq questions Mackenzie about who got her out, and she reveals that Melina was responsible for her eviction. The bitterness in Mackenzie's tone is evident. Dominick expresses hope for Marco, but Mackenzie dismissively refers to him as "furniture," suggesting she sees him as a non-influential player. Dominick defends Marco, highlighting his ability to reposition himself strategically after Dominick's elimination.

After Ethan's return, the contestants receive a new twist called "The Seven Deadly Sins," where each player randomly selects a scroll representing one of the sins. Here are the assigned sins:
Pride: Melina (blindfolded, needs assistance)
Greed: Melissa (temptation for an advantage)
Lust: Azalyn (two votes but must vote for different people)
Envy: Marcel (can't vote and automatically eligible for the battle match)
Gluttony: Ethan (must eat a disgusting concoction every hour)
Wrath: Marco (voting history revealed)
Sloth: Misty (must stay in bed, strategize only when others approach)

The contestants, each burdened with the consequences of their assigned sins, navigate through the complexities of the new twist. Melissa, having declined the temptation of greed (which entailed putting every contestants on gluttonys diet for the next two days), reenters the living room, where Marco's voting history is displayed on the TV. In confessionals, Marco expresses confidence in his honest gameplay, while Marcel contemplates revenge for a past vote against him. As Melina is blindfolded and Misty confined to her bed, the house dynamics shift.
Melina, embracing her blindness, calls for help from Melissa and Azalyn. The trio discusses the voting strategy, considering Marco as the safest option. Azalyn raises concerns about the potential use of an LOS on Marco, and Melina strategizes to ensure Ethan doesn't save Marco, given their past rivalry. As the strategic discussions unfold, Azalyn contemplates the risk of flipping the vote to thwart a potential LOS play but worries about the consequences of betraying Melina. The three women weigh the options, recognizing the importance of eliminating a strong player in the upcoming round or battle match.

The strategic wheels are in motion as Melina, Melissa, and Azalyn strategize in Misty's room. Melina proposes voting out Marco as the safest option, considering the potential LOS play and Marco's perceived loyalty. Misty, however, expresses concern about Azalyn's loyalty and suggests considering her elimination soon. Melissa supports Melina's plan, underestimating the possibility of Azalyn betraying them. The dynamics within the alliance are delicate, and Misty worries that Melina isn't fully considering Azalyn's strategic capabilities. Meanwhile, in a confessional, Marco acknowledges the setback from the previous round and outlines his plan to convince Ethan to use his LOS. Ethan, on the other hand, contemplates the risk of using his LOS now versus later in the game. Marcel recognizes the need to secure two flips or use Ethan's LOS. Ethan considers approaching Azalyn and Melissa for a potential flip, aware of Azalyn's double vote and the need to navigate the strategic landscape carefully. Marco suggests targeting Misty, Melina's second in command, based on the assumption that Melina might have an LOS.

The house is in turmoil with multiple players strategizing and contemplating their next moves. Misty, restricted to her bed due to the "sloth" punishment, expresses her frustration at being unable to actively participate in the strategic discussions. Melissa, concerned about Misty's well-being, comforts her and acknowledges Misty's contributions to the game. In another room, Marcel approaches Melissa in an attempt to persuade her to flip alliances. Marcel questions Melina's trustworthiness and suggests that Mackenzie might have told the truth about Melina talking negatively about Melissa. In a confessional, Melissa admits that she is considering Marcel's arguments but is hesitant to betray Melina outright, especially after giving her an LOS as a sign of trust. The scene then shifts to Ethan and Azalyn discussing potential alliances. Ethan, aware of the need to secure Azalyn's vote, tries to convince her to join their side by highlighting the risks of sticking with Melina's alliance. However, Azalyn raises valid concerns about potential betrayal if she aligns with Ethan's group. As the day comes to an end, the contestants are called down for the voting.

The dynamics of the game continue to shift as Marco is eliminated, Marco selects Melina for the battle match. In a strategic move, Melina uses her LOS to nullify Marco's initial choice, forcing him to select a new opponent. Marco chooses Misty, emphasizing Melina's perceived second-in-command. As Misty prepares for the battle match, she expresses determination and readiness to fight her way back into the game. Marco, in his confessional, acknowledges the potential difficulty of convincing Azalyn to align with them again, considering his recent confrontational approach.

The battle match unfolds in the form of a life-sized Jenga game, adding a physical and strategic element to the competition. Marco and Misty take turns pulling tiles and successfully completing their assigned punishments. However, when Misty pulls a tile requiring her to shower in disgusting substances, she manages to endure the challenge. The tension rises as the contestants navigate the tower of fate, with the looming possibility of elimination hanging over each move. In a crucial moment, Misty pulls the wrong tile, leading to her elimination from the game. Despite the disappointment, Misty maintains a level of pride for making it far in the competition.

The dynamics in the jury house reflect the intricate relationships and strategic gameplay that unfolded during Misty's time in the competition. Mackenzie, despite her wishes for a different outcome, acknowledges Misty's role in the game and expresses respect for her as a person. Misty, in her confessional, articulates a sense of pride in making it as far as she did, recognizing the challenges and accomplishments she experienced throughout the competition. The conversation between Mackenzie and Misty reveals the impact of trust and communication on alliances, as Misty cites the lack of inclusion in a plan as a factor that eroded her trust. Misty then reveals she would have reported back to Melina which makes Mackenzie state in a confessional that she was right.

The camera then switches to the next day where the contestants are awaiting either Marco or Misty’s return. Marco then runs in with Melina looking upset. Melina expresses her mixed feelings about Misty's elimination, acknowledging their past collaboration and feeling upset about her departure. Marco reads the note from Fembot, revealing an immunity challenge for that round, ensuring one person's automatic place in the final five. The challenge involves solving a puzzle featuring the season's logo. Melina takes the lead, with only Melissa struggling. Ultimately, Ethan wins the challenge, securing immunity and contemplating giving his LOS to Marcel.

Ethan and Marcel discuss their strategy, and Ethan hands over his LOS to Marcel, advising him to trust himself in deciding when to use it. They share a moment, exchanging a kiss. The focus then shifts to strategizing, with Ethan suggesting they target Melina, believing Azalyn might flip. Marcel agrees and expresses the need to secure Azalyn's vote for a majority. Marco enters the scene, proposing the use of the LOS on him, skeptical about Azalyn's willingness to flip. Marco voices his frustration in a confessional, questioning why the others won't use the LOS on him when he is the apparent target.

The camera then switches to Melina, Azalyn, and Melissa. Melina shares her perspective in a confessional, considering Marco as a target due to his physical prowess. She proposes targeting him early to prevent him from dominating future competitions. Azalyn and Melissa agree with this plan, emphasizing the need to take out physical threats. Azalyn, in a confessional, reveals her desire to reach the end with Melina and Melissa, as she perceives them as less threatening in the eyes of the jury. Azalyn is then approached by Marco, Ethan, and Marcel, who attempt to sway her vote. Marco proposes targeting Melina, citing her recent strategic moves and the possibility of her flipping. Azalyn agrees to consider the suggestion. In a confessional, she reflects on her decision, expressing the strategic importance of eliminating Marco to ensure her position in the final four. Azalyn's inner conflict becomes evident as she contemplates the best course of action. Ethan and Marcel discuss their strategy, contemplating whether to flip on Marco or stick with the plan to vote out Melina. Ethan, recognizing Azalyn's intelligence, realizes that if Melina is voted out, Azalyn might convince others to flip on him and Marcel. The dynamics of the vote intensify as Ethan decides to suggest to Azalyn that she should use her LOS to protect Melina.

The atmosphere becomes tense as Fembot prepares to announce the results of the vote. Melina, sensing potential danger, decides not to take any risks and plays her second LOS to secure her safety. Marco expresses frustration towards Azalyn for not following the alliance's plan. In a last-ditch effort, Marco appeals to Marcel to use the LOS on him, but Marcel remains unmoved. Fembot reveals that Melina had half of the votes, and Marco is eliminated. Marco directs his anger towards Marcel, urging him to "make a move." Marcel, however, maintains his composure, stating that he kept the LOS for the upcoming battle match. The exchange between Marco, Ethan, and Marcel escalates, with each player defending their contributions to the game. In a final attempt to shift the dynamics, Marco questions Ethan and Marcel's achievements without the influence of others. The confrontation subsides, leaving Marco standing alone. Fembot instructs those who voted for Marco to stand, and Melina, Melissa, and Azalyn rise. Marco chooses Melina as his opponent in the battle match, acknowledging her as a formidable competitor. The scene closes with Marco expressing his strategic choice to target Melina, considering her as a strong threat in the game. Meanwhile, Melina sees Marco's decision as a missed opportunity for him and anticipates the consequences of his actions.

The intense battle match, named "Fire and Ice," unfolds with Marco and Melina tasked with melting a block of ice containing a ball and retrieving it as quickly as possible. Marco initially gains a quick lead, but Melina demonstrates resilience and determination, gradually closing the gap. After a suspenseful few minutes, the winner is declared. In a triumphant moment, Melina emerges victorious, swiftly removing the ball from the melted ice. She taunts Marco with a casual "Bye, bitch," to which Marco responds with a dismissive comment about the time it took.

## Votes

 Misty (2 votes)
 Marcel (1 vote)
 VOTED OUT:Marco Olivera