The Twelfth Betrayal

Previously on The Mole: Al had tiny bubbles, Dorothy had bugs, and Heather had a snake. Bill failed to get an exemption, and Al was executed.

Anderson reminds us to watch for the hidden clue to the identity of The Mole. Opening Round of Interviews. Bill says that this is the toughest six weeks he's ever done. Heather says that she and Dorothy planned to knock out Bribs and then Al, and they succeeded. Heather adds that now comes the hard part, because she and Dorothy have to go against each other. Dorothy says that whatever happens, it's all in the spirit of the game and it's not personal.

Calascio, Italy. Day Thirty-Seven. Anderson congratulates Bill, Dorothy, and Heather on making it to the final round. Dorothy is wearing a super-cute hoodie that has cat's ears on it that I totally covet. Anderson says that the three remaining contestants have spent a lot of time together, and have obviously formed opinions about each other. The next game is a repeat of a game they played last year called "Three Questions," and Anderson reminds us that last year's Mole, Kathryn, called it "a hideous game." The contestants have already answered some "ethical and moral questions about each other." Their ability to predict their opponents' answers will determine how much money is added to the pot.

Dorothy is up first, and she will be sequestered in a home in the town. If the other two players can predict how she answered three questions, they will find her, and $10,000 will be added to the pot. Dorothy is led off. Anderson tells Bill and Heather that their answer to each question will determine which direction they go, so if they get even one answer wrong, they won't find Dorothy and earn the money. The first question was, "Who is more likely to vote for themselves in a popularity contest?" Heather thinks Dorothy would say Bill, and Bill thinks Dorothy would say Heather. I think that's the dumbest question I've ever heard. Heather says that she and Dorothy have had a lot of conversations about self-confidence. Bill acquiesces to Heather's demands, and they choose Bill as the answer.

The second question is, "Who is more likely to stalk an ex-significant other?" Bill points out that Heather has talked about her past relationships and that he's never detected any animosity. Heather agrees, and points out that Bill has been married for thirty-one years, so why would he stalk someone? Bill adds that he was married before and divorced, and that he'll never get divorced again. I don't know what that has to do with anything. Neither does Heather. Bill is perplexed. In an interview, Bill says he couldn't picture Heather stalking someone. Heather decides that she wants to answer "Bill," and Bill agrees. I agree too, because Bill has issues with women. In my opinion.