59.10-We are all creatures of love

In the last mission, Sienna, Rudy, Zhang and Sheila had to excavate to find relics for Mary, Jordana, Adriel and Ramona to sell on livestream. Ultimately, 77/100 points were earned and Mary won an exemption for getting the most orders in her livestreams. Will another man be executed this time or will it be a woman? Is the Mole a man or woman?

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Jordana: "It's hard to imagine that Mary nearly wasn't a livestreamer. She wanted to be a part of the excavators at first but we convinced her that her speaking skills and business sense would be useful during the livestream. And now she has an exemption! Maybe she should share that exemption with all of us hehe."

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Mary: "I didn't want an exemption. When an exemption comes up later in the game I will have less leverage to fight for it since I already have one."

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Jordana: "You're a true business professional. Congratulations on the exemption hehe."

Mary: "It's all about the USP. What do they need and how do my products benefit them, or create a need they don't know they had?"

Jordana: "Sheila, isn't she amazing?"

Sheila: "Hm? Oh, yeah, she is."

Jordana: "Are you alright?"

Mary: "She's still moping about Seamus. It's not like he's gone forever."

Sheila: "You told me he couldn't be trusted."

Mary: "And maybe he still can't. I wasn't referring solely to the Smole."

Mary: "Sigh. We are all creatures of love. I understand how you feel. I want to get back with my ex husband too."

Sheila: "You do? He cheated on you."

Jordana: "What? I can't believe him!"

Mary: "I admit that it feels lonely, and I'm afraid of getting hurt again but it's like a calling."

Mary: "Maybe we can come up with a plan to win our men back. I haven't figured out how yet, but maybe all I need is another opinion."

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Rudy: "Can I ask you something sensitive?"

Adriel: "You can but I may not answer."

Rudy: "How did you know you were gay?"

Adriel: "Since young, even before I knew what LGBT was. I was always told by my parents and my teachers not to look at naked pictures of women. Hell, when I was 7 my school invited a speaker to talk about why pornography of women was bad at assembly."

Adriel: "So naturally, since I couldn't look at porn of women, I looked at porn of men instead."

Rudy: "I don't think that's how sexuality works bro."

Adriel: "Does any of us truly know? Scientists are now saying that the third born child is more likely to be gay, and if the mother wanted to have a girl but got a boy, he was more likely to be gay. Bam! Double whammy."

Rudy: "I thought you were an only child."

Adriel: "I am. I was referring to my first boyfriend. I thought it was a nice fun fact."

Adriel: "Anyway, I think it was the thrill of exploiting a loophole and exploring the forbidden. I felt like a naughty kid. I found that I had a big appetite for the forbidden fruit. It probably also explains why I like going at it in semi public areas where I could get caught, or why I enjoy going for those bigger than me and dominating them like a Roman."

Rudy: "Dude, TMI."

Adriel: "Regret asking yet?"

Rudy: "Yeah a lot."

Rudy: "How did your parents react to you coming out?"

Adriel: "They were surprised. After all, I was closeted even till college. I was drilling girls like it was business. And then it hit me: I could turn this into business. Women would pay good money for these secret trysts. But my parents didn't know all that. Very few Sims did. All they knew was that I was actually not straight and they had to accept that."

Rudy: "You seem pretty proud of your escapades."

Adriel: "I'm a proud boy. Why are you so interested all of a sudden? You think I could be the Mole?"

Rudy: "It's not that. Honest. I never knew anyone gay is all. And if we want to work together well in this coalition, we are going to need to know each other and trust each other."

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Ramona: "You betrayed me. How could you?"

Adriel: "Don't get so worked up."

Ramona: "I thought you loved me!"

Adriel: "I do, but-"

Ramona: "BUT?"

Adriel: "I didn't want to tell anyone this, but my grandmother was recently diagnosed with cancer. I need the money urgently. That's why I signed up. You don't understand how much I need to win this, amore."

Ramona: "Of course I don't understand. How can I understand if you don't tell me? I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Adriel: "I don't want to burden you. After all, we only just met."

Ramona: "We know each other deeply, amore mio. You can't be a burden to me."

Adriel: "My grandmother refuses to go for radiotherapy because of the cost. I don't know what I can do to convince her or to raise the money quickly."

Ramona: "I can help you. I don't have much money but I can transfer some money to you. How much do you need?"

Adriel: "50 thousand Simoleons."

Ramona: "50 thousand?!"

Adriel: "I know it's too much to ask for. Pretend I never said a word."

Ramona: "I want to help. I just don't have that much money."

Adriel: "It's okay. I'll find another way. By winning this season. I only hope she can last a few more weeks."

Ramona: "Is it that bad?"

Adriel: "Stage 3 lymphoma. The doctor said there might be hope but only if she acts fast enough."

Ramona: "I only have 20 thousand in my bank. I can give you that much."

Adriel: "I can't possibly ask you to empty your bank account for me."

Ramona: "We are connected. It hurts to see you hurting over this. Money is secondary. I'll transfer it to you after the season."

Adriel: "I'm afraid it might be too late by then. Could you transfer it now? You can speak to a PA. I'll give you the bank account number to transfer to. It's a large sum so you may have to split it up over several periods."

Adriel: "I know it's a big ask. I'm so jittery even talking about this. I need to get all this energy out."

Ramona: "Would a dance help?"

Adriel: "Exactly what I was thinking."

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Adriel: "I love you, amore."

Ramona: "Ti amo."

Adriel: "You're the third woman I truly loved."

Ramona: "Who are the first two?"

Adriel: "My mother and grandmother."

Ramona: "I'll speak to a PA about the money."

Adriel: "Thank you so much Ramona. I'll tell my family the good news once the money is in."

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Sienna: "Hi Zhang, what are you making?"

Zhang: "Hi Sienna. I'm making stir-fry salad."

Sienna: "Can't wait to try it. Do you do all the cooking at home?"

Zhang: "Yes."

Sienna: "Your family must be so lucky."

Zhang: "Do you cook?"

Sienna: "I've been learning to. Expenses are getting heavy with a child and I want him to eat something nutritious."

Zhang: "You must feed your kid to be plump and healthy."

Sienna: "Being plump isn't exactly healthy."

Zhang: "We have a saying that sickness comes from the mouth. You must eat the right food, otherwise you will be too skinny and fall sick easily. Unless you know how to make the right food to cure them."

Sienna: "You don't go to a doctor?"

Zhang: "We live in the mountains. We do not have a doctor near and we are poor. When Bebe falls sick I usually make chicken soup or give her ginger slices. Or my secret miracle soup."

Sienna: "Medical expenses should not be saved."

Zhang: "Are you going to give my family free medicine?"

Sienna: "Oh...I can't. There's a doctor's code we have to follow."

Zhang: "I don't know what secret you have but fine."

Sienna: "Secret? Oh, no. It is more like a set of rules and ethics and values we have to follow."

Zhang: "Ah, values. Of course."

Sienna: "Could you maybe teach me how you make your miracle soup?"

Zhang: "It's secret. Why do you need to know? You have your medicine you charge high prices for. You would not believe in Chinese medicine."

Sienna: "I'm open to the idea. It can coexist. Most times patients don't even need medication or to even actually come to a doctor. I can then advise them on the other ways of treatment."

Zhang: "No means no!"

Sienna: "Alright, no need to get angry over it. Keep your secret recipe."

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It is time for the quiz. 10 questions about the actions and identity of the Mole. The lowest scorer will be executed.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: What is the Mole's relationship status?

A: Single

B: Dating

C: Married

D: Divorced

E: Engaged

Q3: What is the Mole's favourite colour?

A: Red

B: Blue

C: Green

D: Pink

E: Purple

Q4: Which description fits the Mole's physique best?

A: Skinny

B: Muscular

C: Average

Q5: Which of the following is the Mole's child?

A: Wade

B: Bebe

C: The Mole does not have children

Q6: In Mission 5, what group was the Mole in?

A: Livestreamers

B: Excavators

Q7: In Mission 5, in which order did the Mole begin the second half of the livestream?

A: 1st

B: 2nd

C: 3rd

D: 4th

E: The Mole was not a livestreamer

Q8: In which order did the Mole arrive at the market with relics in Mission 5?

A: 1st

B: 2nd

C: 3rd

D: 4th

E: The Mole did not excavate

Q9: How many orders did the Mole contribute to in Mission 5?

A: 847.5

B: 1283

C: 1381

D: 1560.5

E: The Mole was not a livestreamer

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Rudy Rooney

B: Zhang Hua

C: Sienna Justine Piers

D: Sheila Rammstein

E: Ramona Romano

F: Mary Shelby

G: Adriel Garner

H: Jordana Hammond

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Sheila: "I don't know which of them created a toxic environment. But those bonus points were there for the taking and they left it at the door."

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"Contestants, you have made it far. We finally said goodbye to the first woman this season, but every execution ceremony thus far has sent a man home. Will this one be an exception? Mary is exempt, so she's not going home, that's for sure. Who will?"

"Ramona Romano."

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Adriel: "I don't think the mission was truly reflective of our abilities. It was thanks to the fans that we did so well. Ramona sold broken stuff and she got second place!"

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"Sienna Justine Piers."

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Jordana: "Sienna barely appeared and she always arrived too late. Her contribution to the mission was the least, hehe."

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"Rudy Rooney."

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Ramona: "I understand it's hard to find good relics especially if you're excavating but seriously? Giving broken vases to sell?"

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"Zhang Hua."

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Mary: "The excavators have a minor but important role. If they don't arrive with the good relics of sufficient quantity at the right time, we have basically nothing to sell."

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"Adriel Garner."

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Zhang: "Adriel has the gift of the gab but did the poorest. Maybe his credibility took a hit and karma got him."

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"Unfortunately, Adriel Garner, you have been executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

Mary: "Adriel was a very charming and persuasive man. He could convince me to buy anything he had on hand. I thought he was going to win the exemption."

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Ramona: "Hello everyone! We have even better items to sell!"

Adriel: "Vases are a dime a dozen. We're here in Egypt. You want to see Egyptian goods."

Ramona: "That's why we have for you: canopic jars!"

Adriel: "From the time of Cleopatra!"

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Zhang: "My first official mission on the Smole was with Adriel. He spoke to me and made me feel welcome to this group. He also motivated me."

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Adriel: "There's no need to be modest. Look, just think of the points, alright? You don't want to be the dead weight when you just joined."

Zhang: "I'm not dead."

Adriel: "It's an expression. Trust me, alright? You do this, you become a hero."

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Ramona: "Adriel meant so much to me. He helped me feel less alone. For me, he learned how to dance and I fell in love with him. I can't imagine how empty the rest of this season will be without him by my side."

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Ramona: "We start close. Can you feel me?"

Adriel: "I can."

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Adriel: "I came for the travel and experience. It would have been nice to win and get that money but I'm a realist. I think I played a great game and was just outsmarted. What can I say but good game? To the Mole, good job. I can't wait to unmask you in the finale."

"Thank you for joining Adriel. We hope to see you again."

Another man has been executed! Is the Mole this season a woman, or is it one of the remaining two men?