Monday, July 25, 2011

The Bachelorette, Ashley: Episode 9

OR: Cheeseburger in Paradise

The Return of Mr. Sunshine: Part 1
Ryan believes that he and Ashley had something between them when she sent him home on their 1-1 date and wants to see if she'll take him back. He thinks that his date was not conducive to passion which is a reason Ashley used to send him home. Ryan says he rang up his buddy Chris Harrison to see where he could track down Ashley. Harrison, being the ever gracious host, gave him Ashley's location. And here we are. Ryan asks if he could have a second chance. He gives Ashley his hotel address in case she wants to see him. She decides to take some time to think about it. Ryan, if she wanted you, she wouldn't have sent you home. This isn't Monopoly, you don't get a 'get out of jail free' card.

Date Category: Fantasy/Overnight
Bachelor Involved: Ben F.
Location: Fiji
Highlights: Ben has got a hair cut. Actually, I think he got it before the last Rose Ceremony, but I didn't catch it. I like it. Ashley and Ben board a yacht. Next they lather up with some sunscreen...aka cop a feel time. Now it's time for some snorkeling. At this point, Ben sees his life with Ashley flash before his eyes. He is falling for Ashley. At dinner, they both agree that the day was per-fact. What isn't per-fact? Ashley's middle-part bangs. Ben tells Ashley that he is on his way to telling Ashley that he loves her. This is the per-fact time to pull out the 'forgo your individual rooms' card. Ben carries Ashley out of the pool and into the room for, what we can only assume, is boom boom time. But honestly, who didn't swoon a little when Ben carried Ashley out of the pool? Why yes Ben, I do choose to forgo my individual room. Thanks for asking.
Fantasy Suite Accepted?: Yes

Date Category: Fantasy/Overnight
Bachelor Involved: Constantine
Location: Fiji
Highlights: Constantine and his "euro-mullet" (his words) meet Ashley for a helicopter ride. Ryan P. creepily stares up at the helicopter while standing on the reef. Ashley and Constantine head to Bouma Falls to jump off the cliffs. Why does Constantine have his shoes on but Ashley has nothing? Not even some ugly water shoes.. Ashley says that she noticed something on his hometown date that directly correlates to their relationship. Constantine looked at 108 houses before he bought one. She relates this to their relationship because of how long he takes to be sure of something and make a decision. Basically, Constantine is not cut out for the reduced dating time of the show. Ashley and Constantine discuss their relationship at dinner. Ashley feels like Constantine is closed off and doesn't know if it's her or the process. He tells Ashley that he knows what the fantasy suite card implies and he knew if he got to that point that he couldn't accept it if he knew he wasn't in love with her. Ashley wants to know where that leaves them and Constantine says that it's the end of the road for him.
Fantasy Suite Accepted?: No, Constantine eliminates himself

The Return of Mr. Sunshine: Part 2
Since when did Ashley start calling Ryan "Ry"? Ashley tells him that if she would write down everything that she's looking for, Ryan would be it. She said she felt so sure of him which is why he didn't get a 1-1 for so long. However, she is positive that she made the right decision sending him home the first time. Ashley says that she has two people that she has found what she's looking for in. Once again, Mr. Sunshine's parade is poo-poo'd on. Ryan wonders if he'll ever find love. Of course you will Ry, as the next Bachelor! Oh come on, they're totally setting this one up for us.

Date Category: Fantasy/Overnight
Bachelor Involved: JP
Location: Fiji
Highlights: Ashley and JP board a sea plane. They go to a private island for a jaunt in the ocean. JP says he feels good about him and Ashley and is ready for the end. Oh rly? At dinner, JP expresses his insecurities over the other guys. Ashley tells him that Constantine eliminated himself and also that Ryan came back to ask for a second chance but that she sent him home again. She tells him not to be hung up on the other relationships. JP says that it's not a competition to him and that he wants to be the last guy standing because he wants Ashley. At this point she breaks out the fantasy suite card. Ashley leaves to change and comes back in Chantal's outfit from one of her 1-1's with Brad. Let sexy time commence.
Fantasy Suite Accepted?: Yes

Rose Ceremony
Chris Harrison and Ashley discuss the week's dates. Ashley feels like she and Ben are the most compatible. She feels like JP could make her very happy. Ashley feels like there was no romance between her and Constantine. It was harder to say goodbye to Ryan than anyone. Ashley decides to have a Rose Ceremony anyone because she wants to make sure that Ben and JP want to be there. Both Ben and JP accept roses from Ashley. Now comes the real test, meeting Ashley's family.

Ashley...stop saying "you guys" so much. It's kind of annoying.

Episode 10 & 11 Previews
On Sunday, July 31 is the Men Tell All special. Jeff explains his mask. William explains himself. And then there's Bentley.
On Monday, August 1 is the finale and After the Final Rose special. Ben and JP utter the L-word to Ashley. Ashley's sister doesn't like one of the guys. Ashley freaks out before the final Rose Ceremony.

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