Monday, July 18, 2016

The Bachelorette, Ep. 12.8

Hometown Dates

Can this season just be over already? I don't think there has ever been a season that I was so disinterested in all the guys. Usually, there are at least a couple that I like. However, this season, right from the start I was just not impressed. Weeks later, I'm still not impressed. I kind of liked Derek and Wells, but that's been about it. These last 4 just don't do it for me. I can barely force myself to be excited for each episode anymore. Because I just can't wait for this season to be over, this recap is going to be pretty short - just the basics of each visit. That's all that really matters at this point. We all know who she's picking, even if you haven't read the spoilers - it's that obvious.

Chase - Highlands Ranch, Colorado
  • His parents are separated - bad divorce - so they do everything separately, so she won't be meeting his parents together
  • She gets to see his house - she loved it
  • His dad stopped by his house and he asked his dad why his first marriage didn't work; his dad wants him to learn from his mistakes so it doesn't happen to him
  • Chase is sure that JoJo fits everything he is looking for and he wants to take the next step with her
  • Later they see the rest of his family - mom, step-dad, sister, baby nephew, etc.
  • Mom said she could tell that Chase liked her a lot (btw, she does not look like she is old enough to be Chase's mom!)
  • Chase doesn't want to be afraid to say the "l" word with JoJo anymore - he finally whispered it to her at the end of the night (exact words "I'm falling in love with you, JoJo")
  • This was a huge step for him because he doesn't use that word with anyone and has a hard time opening up

Jordan - Chico, California

  • He takes her to his old high school and they met his old coach and other teachers; they made out in the library (how inappropriate!)
  • He avoided looking at pictures and talking about his brother, Aaron - she pushed him to talk a little more, but he still kind of avoided it at all cost
  • She's nervous to meet his family because he hasn't brought a lot of girls home and it has been a couple years since the last one
  • She met his mom and dad, his brother, Luke and his girlfriend 
  • At dinner, the family shared embarrassing stories about him
  • JoJo asked Luke about Aaron and he said it hurts them all to talk about the situation - all VERY vague; he was impressed that Jordan would talk about it at all, so he must be serious about her
  • She loved his family and she is falling in love with him (no duh)
  • His mom said he was glowing and looked so happy; she couldn't believe that he might actually end up engaged
  • He said, "I am in love with you." She said she is still scared and she's worried that at the end of this if he will really want this forever. He says it now, but she's not sure. She doesn't want what happened with Ben to happen again. She wants to tell him that she loves him too.
Robby - St. Augustine, Florida
  • Robby told her to whistle, and up pulls a horse and carriage to take them on a tour of the city
  • She expressed concerns again about how quickly his most recent, very long-term relationship ended and he told her that he loved her so quickly - she didn't want to fill a void that he is trying to fill after the last relationship; he assured her that that's in his past and will never be an issue
  • He can't see anything that could possibly go wrong with her meeting his family and he is so incredibly happy and excited; he thinks she will love him even more after meeting and seeing him with his family
  • She met his mom and dad, 2 sisters and 2 brothers
  • His family loved her and felt their connection
  • First impression - both of his brothers are more attractive than he is and more likable
  • JoJo told his mom that she misses him when she's not with him and she loves how in touch he is with his emotions
  • JoJo brought up his ex with his mom to get her thoughts - she said if Robby thinks she is the one, he will go all in with no regrets
  • JoJo told his mom that she was falling in love with him and she is only more sure of that now that she spent the day with him and his family
  • His mom drops a bombshell on him - his ex's roommate made it look like he broke up with his girlfriend to go on the show and it's becoming an issue; he got really worried because JoJo was already worried about this and he doesn't want this to be the thing that doesn't make it work with JoJo
  • He had to talk to JoJo right away to nip it in the bud before it became even more of an issue
  • JoJo wondered what his ex's roommate would have to gain by saying something that wasn't true. She pushed and pushed him to make sure he was 100% telling the truth. He said he was and he doesn't know why she would be saying that. He says he did not break up with his ex when he found out he was coming on the show. He said his relationship with Hope was over 9 months before it actually ended, and he just couldn't end it. Their last fight, she slapped him and he will never talk to her again. 
  • She said she wouldn't lie to him, she doesn't know what she's going to do, but she eventually told him that she trusted him
Luke - Burnet, Texas
  • She met a TON of people! Mom, dad, sister, and about 50 friends
  • I think this is the most we've ever seen Luke smile - possibly more this episode than all the others combined
  • He had a very sweet and emotional talk with his dad - awe!
  • Luke had a surprise for JoJo - they went horseback riding  to a quiet place in a field with some bales and blankets
  • JoJo said Luke is the one guy that she has undeniable chemistry with (I would actually say she pretty much has good chemistry with everyone)
  • He said he sees a future with her which is scary, and that's how he knows it's real
  • She actually got a little emotional when she had to say goodbye to him
  • One more surprise: he had some lights making a path to a big heart and he led her "his heart" and he told her that his heart is hers and it's out there for her
  • OK, starting to get a little bit #TeamLuke here - not gonna lie, that made me cry! I think his case was definitely just made for being the next Bachelor 
Rose Ceremony
Luke interrupts her before she hands out the first rose. He said that after she left that night, he wanted to make sure that she knew where he stood and he didn't know if he said the right things. He said he felt like after she left that he didn't really say that he was in love with her and that's been on his mind. He wanted her to know that he was in love with her.  He said he doesn't know what she felt that night. She said what he said is what she has been waiting to hear from him. He hoped that it wasn't too late. She walked away not knowing what to do because that changes things. She wanted him to say those things, but is it too late? Um...she couldn't figure that out by that huge heart gesture he made? Maybe he didn't specifically say the words, but actions speak louder than words. She's now afraid that she's going to make a mistake and that scares her. She walked off sick to her stomach, crying hysterically, asking what she should do...to no one.

And then...a terrible..."to be continued"...UGH!



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