47.12-So horrible my eyes will bleed

In the previous episode, the final 6 memorised everyone else's set of cards to earn points while simultaneously preventing them from getting an exemption. Nobody got an exemption but 300/300 points were earned. The pot stayed at 617/1040 points as the group could not agree on whether to double the amount or not. Which side was the Mole on? Who is the Mole?

Venus: "Derek, I want to have a chat with you."

Derek: "What the fuck? Didn't I lock the door?"

Derek: "Can you please get out? I don't think we have anything to talk about. Just because Dawn may have said those words doesn't mean I'll get together with you."

Venus: "I just want to have a chat. Are you afraid I'll bite?"

Derek: "Fine. What do you want to talk about?"

Venus: "I saw how you behaved in the mission. You were so determined to go for the double."

Derek: "If we don't try we'll never know if we could succeed. I think the Mole just didn't want us to get more points."

Venus: "Look at you, getting all huffy."

Venus: "You were one second away from just screwing everyone and going for it anyway."

Derek: "You can tell?"

Venus: "Of course. I've been very observant of you."

Venus: "I like my men to have a rebellious streak. It's so hot to see someone stand up for what he believes in."

Derek: "But I didn't anyway."

Venus: "That mission really opened my eyes to you. You're an important part of this team, Derek. You're athletic and you're smart. I think it's amazing that you're so brainy."

Derek: "You are?"

Venus: "You really impressed me, Derek. You're not just muscles. Beneath that, you're a bear who knows how to be tender and fierce at the right moments, and most importantly, you are smart."

Derek: "I'm glad you noticed. I was worried of just looking like a typical stupid jock."

Venus: "You're not stupid to me at all..."

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Sandra: "Do you think the Mole was supportive of trying or not?"

Melvin: "You could argue either way. This is hard."

Sandra: "I wanted to see what would happen if we chose to go for it. Who would we pick? What would the Mole do? There's so much information that we missed."

Melvin: "So you weren't serious about your vote?"

Sandra: "I was. I really wanted us to do it and get more money. We have to try. But at the same time at least we've secured 300 points..."

Melvin: "You seem a little distracted, Sandra. Is everything okay?"

Sandra: "I'm fine. I was thinking of Venus flirting with Derek earlier."

Melvin: "Are you jealous of her?"

Sandra: "What? Of course not."

Melvin: "You're thinking of that boy, aren't you? What's his name?"

Sandra: "Logan. He brought me so much pain in the long term but at that time, he also gave me so much happiness and fulfillment I never knew I missed."

Melvin: "You want to get back together with him?"

Sandra: "Do you think I should? If I ever see him again?"

Melvin: "That would depend. Do you love him or do you only love the idea of him? Because he's a rebel, an illegal street racer and not a goody-two-shoes? The polarity excites you? You want the fast-paced life and seek thrill?"

Sandra: "I don't know. I don't know what the future will have in store for us if we ever get back together. I don't know if I actually am suited for the life because there were some of his crew who definitely made me feel like an outsider. Or maybe he's just a passenger in my life, riding together once and never again."

Melvin: "I really don't know how to advise you, Sandra. I honestly never had a girlfriend."

Sandra: "It's fine. I just wish my best friend was here. But we lost touch after I went to college. I thought we would be friends forever."

Melvin: "We'll always meet passengers in life. They may not be with us throughout the whole journey but that doesn't discount the times spent together in the brief period they were."

Sandra: "Melvin, you sound so much like a self-help book."

Melvin: "Oh no. Am I too preachy?"

Sandra: "I love you, Melvin. You're always so positive and stress-resilient. It doesn't matter what is thrown at you; you'll just work hard to overcome it and better yourself."

Melvin: "Sandra, that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me."

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Jasmine: "The acting is horrible. There's nothing interesting to watch on TV."

Monique: "Then don't watch it."

Jasmine: "How am I supposed to entertain myself then?"

Monique: "Why not you just study instead?"

Jasmine: "There's a time and place for everything. I think you take things too seriously."

Monique: "I think you're not taking it seriously enough. It seems like nobody does, to be honest. In my last season, someone decided to throw a party for being in the final 7. They even poured drinks and danced through the night."

Jasmine: "Why didn't I think of that? I should have brought some of my finest wine...actually, no. I'll bring something more plebeian. Other than Venus none of you can enjoy the finer things in life."

Monique: "The wine was drugged and someone was raped."

Jasmine: "Is that my problem?"

Monique: "My point is everything bad happened once we let loose. I didn't want to ruin the atmosphere so I drank and danced too. Big mistake. If that night hadn't happened things wouldn't be so tense between us."

Jasmine: "You? Dance? That I want to see."

Monique: "I'm not dancing for you."

Jasmine: "So be it. Your dancing skills will probably be so horrible my eyes will bleed."

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Sandra: "Venus, I was hoping to ask you something."

Venus: "What?"

Sandra: "You have a lot of experience dating, don't you? Do you ever regret one of your breakups, or get back together with an ex?"

Venus: "Oh, you poor thing. You're so sheltered that you're still pining over a first love, aren't you? I'm way past that stage."

Venus: "Anyway, to answer your question, no. That's one rule I have: never get back with an ex. They're history. There are always better lobsters in the sea."

Sandra: "Don't you mean fish?"

Venus: "Fish are commonplace. Lobsters are rarer and much more to my taste."

Sandra: "But what if you realised breaking up was a mistake?"

Venus: "Then you should have thought about that before breaking up."

Sandra: "I'm just asking 'if'."

Venus: "It's too late. Better to have good memories than to ruin it by doing it all over again and being disappointed because the dating didn't live up to your expectations."

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Venus: "What do you know? Sandra actually came to ask me for advice because I've dated around a lot. For once I'm more valued than Viola. She thinks I haven't dated as many boys as I have but she doesn't know. I'm so glad she's not here this season. If she was she would try to control me and stop me from exploring my options. She's always going on about how women can be strong and independent. I am. So is Sandra. The women here all are. We're gonna crush the men and make this a women-only season. But there's nothing wrong with wanting someone to love. At least I'm not trapped in a loveless marriage like Viola. In that respect I'm smarter."

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Melvin: "Hey Monique. Sandra and I were thinking of trying to relive the Smole experience after this is all over. We were planning on getting everyone back together for a trip to Monte Vista. Are you in?"

Monique: "Why would you want to relive the Smole experience?"

Melvin: "You're not enjoying yourself?"

Monique: "I didn't come here for enjoyment. That's nice but my main goal is to win and make money. Furthermore, there are so many factors involved in trying to stage a reunion, not to mention a trip to anywhere in Italy is expensive. How are you going to accommodate 11 Sims anyway? This house won't be up for loan any more."

Melvin: "I take it that you're not interested."

Monique: "I just want to be practical. Do you really think any of this is going to last forever? We're most probably going to lead our own lives and eventually we'll forget about this and move on."

Monique: "I've gotten my priorities straight this season so I'm going to focus entirely on it."

Melvin: "You should learn to take care of yourself. Life isn't all about profit and making money."

Monique: "Are you going to tell me that dreams are important? They are, to some, but to me they're not much worth."

Melvin: "Didn't you want to become a lawyer? How's that coming along?"

Monique: "I failed the exam again. I was distracted Or maybe law's just not my true calling. After all, I already have a management company. All I need to do is to take care of my artistes and they will make the money for me."

Melvin: "Forgive me, but if money is really all that you care about you wouldn't have sent Morris to someone else."

Monique: "You know about that?"

Melvin: "I follow celeb gossip from time to time and then I remembered you and him appeared in the same season and you manged him."

Monique: "Then you probably know why I did that."

Melvin: "I know. He became infatuated with you. I think you're lucky. I haven't had anyone interested in me ever since I let myself grow to this size. Too many nights in the lab and too little time taking care of myself or socialising."

Monique: "You don't have to worry. My job involves schmoozing and socialising."

Melvin: "So you don't like Morris one bit?"

Monique: "Our relationship has always been purely for personal gain. We help each other further our career and ambitions."

Melvin: "Why did you let him move in with you back then?"

Monique: "I pitied him. He had gotten into some trouble and I helped extricate him."

Monique: "Anyway I don't wish to talk about my personal life. Thank you for the concern and the offer but I'm afraid I have to decline."

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Jasmine: "I forgot how frustrating it is to not be 100% sure of yourself, then I remembered I'm rich and powerful. I can do anything I want, so I should be able to test everyone and be sure of who the Mole is."

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Jasmine: "Derek, how much would it take for you to admit you're the Mole? 10k? 20k? Or is that too little?"

Derek: "What? Who told you I'm the Mole?"

Jasmine: "Everyone knows it, Derek. You don't have to keep up the pretence. So, name your price."

Derek: "I know you're rich but you don't have to flaunt your money. Not everything can be solved with money."

Jasmine: "50 thousand Simoleons."

Derek: "What?"

Jasmine: "50 thousand Simoleons for you to swear on the truth of your identity. I'll write you a cheque immediately if you agree, but then you must also give me something of yours to safekeep. If you speak the truth I'll return it to you at the end of the season."

Derek: "You're ridiculous. No wonder they say never to meet your idols up close."

Jasmine: "You think I want to talk to you? Pfft. I only speak to the elite. I'm only left with no choice in this blasted house."

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It is time for the quiz.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: Does the Mole wear makeup?

A: Yes

B: No

Q3: Is the Mole's hair dyed?

A: Yes

B: No

Q4: In Mission 6, which number did the Mole pick?

A: 1

B: 2

C: 3

D: 4

E: 5

F: 6

Q5: In Mission 6, which card was the Mole's exemption card?

A: 1st

B: 3rd

C: 7th

D: 11th

E: 14th

F: 16th

Q6: In Mission 6, what was the first card in the Mole's set?

A: Exemption

B: Balloon

C: Eggs

D: Glasses

E: Car

Q7: Which direction was the arrow in the Mole's set facing in Mission 6?

A: Up

B: Down

C: Left

D: Right

Q8: In Mission 6, what colour was the tablecloth where the Mole sat?

A: White

B: Chequered green

C: Chequered blue

Q9: Did the Mole want to try doubling the points in Mission 6?

A: Yes

B: No

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Melvin Willis

B: Derek Zora

C: Venus Ixora

D: Monique Plaita

E: Jasmine Risotto

F: Sandra Rius

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Monique: "Jasmine never participates actively in discussions. Good communication and teamwork in imperative if we want to earn as many points as we can and she's not helping. This is odd given her character."

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"Contestants, the leaves are falling outside. Time is passing and life is wilting. Today, for one of you, your time is up. Who will be executed?"

"Melvin Willis."

"Sandra Rius."

"Jasmine Risotto."

"Venus Ixora."

Venus: "I was half expecting this."

"Venus Ixora, you have unfortunately been executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

Venus: "I was completely wrong and I realised it. That put me at a great disadvantage. I had two new suspects but I was never going to win if I kept splitting between them. I had to go for one of them, the one who behaved more suspiciously throughout all the missions. If I stayed, I would be certain of the Mole. If I did not...at least I know how I died."

"Thank you for joining Venus. We hope to see you again soon."

The exquisite flirt has been executed. The contestants are nearing the finish line but one more will have to settle for a worse placing than before. Who will it be? Who is the Mole?