It all comes down to this? Who does Sean choose?? The big finale.
But Dallas (not Houston)..we gotta problem. He's falling in love with both women.
So oddly, Sean is hoping his family provides him with clarity (but not with the final answer - that's So You Want to be a Millionaire).
This conclave is happening, not with the other big conclave..but in Thailand. As an aside, I'm not sure when meet the parents started to happen on an island rather than his hometown.
For Sean's family we have the loving Sherry and Jay. Sean's sister (looking more fashionable than last time)..her very cute and mostly mute husband..and the two adorable kids.
First candiDATE: Catherine
Catherine arrives wearing a pretty dress and bearing a gift. Hugs to all. The all side outside at angles where they need to shoot sideward glances at each other...and they toast eachother with water instead of wine. After not eating much, Sherry takes Catherine aside..and Sherry says she wants to see the passion. Odd to hear coming from a parent. Catherine talks mainly how comfortable she feels with Sean. Sherry gives thumbs up..not sure if Sherry feels the sizzle..and off Catherine goes to see Jay. Jay is so loveable.and assures Catherine that he will be her big fan and supporter. I get tearful..because I remember that Catherine's dad suffers from mental illness and doesn't give that same support. Catherine gets teary too.
Back to the guest room, Sean announces that Catherine must go..where and why..i'm not sure..but she's gotta go. The sister and husband don't say much..and the kids are cute.
Later Catherine..'cuz there's another girl that Sean can also see equally as his wife. Again, an odd statement..you want to marry both. I think that's only ok is some states.
Lindsey
Lindsey arrives wearing a dress and bearing a slightly larger gift bag. I'd really like to know what they buy for gifts.
Lindsey and Jay sit for a chat. Lindsey makes slightly unladylike leg positioning in her short dress. Lindsey frequently peppers conversation with.'we did the coolest thing ever'' and "I want to hang out with him for the rest of my life". Slang aside..she's likeable.and Jay tells her that he's been praying for Sean's wife.since the day Sean was born.
Lindsey..who also likes to get her prayer on feels that this must be her..since she's been waiting her whole life (all of 24 years) for this to happen.
Not to take away from the moment..but who told Jay to layer a flourescent pink t-shirt under his denim shirt. Did Sean lend Dad one of his poor sartorial choices?
Well now...what a dilemma...Jay thinks it's a win win situation..as in both the girls are winners. and Mama Sherry has a mini meltdown..she thinks he doesn't have enough time to make this decision..C'mon Sherry..he's had a whole TWO months.
Last chance dates (not to be confused with Fantasy over nights)
This is the last chance for the girls to make sure that Sean knows how they feel.
Lindsey..
looking super cute in her grey tank top (how does she not get sweat stains on her grey tank top), necklace and and salmon pink shorts..they go for a boat ride..and get all lovely sandwiched between the two rowing boat guys. The boat dudes likely care less and hope the two tip well. Lindsey and Sean seem super duper into eacother. They go and quickly change somewhere and have a dinner..and let some family, happiness and love lanterns go. Sean romantically tells her that he pictures her as a hot old chick. He's pretty fly for a white guy. Lindsey says she loves him..and later states they kiss so much because that's the way Sean communicates when he can't use words..he uses saliva.
Sean seems set on Lindsey..so he's looking for a sign with Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is looking ravishing in purple. Sean is also wearing a purple t-shirt as he lumbers along to greet Catherine. Is picking the same colored top a sign???? They meet in a clearing for their date....
to ride an elephant!!??!!! Hey..we trail ride in the rockies...may as well elephant ride in Thailand.
I've never ridden an elephant..but why must one wear elephant pants whilst riding an elephant? Is that this creature's answer to jodhpurs? Again..they had matching pants too...
They look cute riding the elephant.
Back at the hotel room..Catherine gets serious..and tells him how comfortable he makes her feel.and how much she cares..and she can't tell the reaction from him!! He leaves...and she goes after him..crying. I"m starting to lose faith that he's going to pick Catherine...I"m staring to inch near the edge of my seat.
Decision day.
Decision day..means a visit from Neil Lane. Neil flys out from LA to Thailand with his dated looking attache of diamond rings. Sean remembers Neil..from Emily days..and says "Nice to see you again". Neil of course.loves his job...bring happiness and product placement to each Bachelor show. Sean picks a ring.
Then decision day requires careful reflection. Topless. Sometimes Sean reflects by the reflecting pond. After her showers..a Bachelor first..I think Sean was applying moisturizer to his finely toned self. Too funny. Next time maybe we'll see some tooth flossing. or my personal fave..public nail clipping.
But..sadly..it's time. Sean is done thinking and has to put his shirt on.
The girls are getting ready too...Lindsey picked silver and sparkly and Catherine chose gold.
First one out of the limo..I mean Mitsubushi...Lindsey?!?
Whah? Statistically speaking...she has a 90% chance of being booted...only 10% of Bachelorettes who arrive first are chosen. Lindsey steps out and carefully walks across a foot bridge and a curving footpath by the Koi pond. What is going on?? Sean looks a little sad. And then he says it..the Bachelor compliment sandwich...positive..negative (I don't want you)..positive.(but you are wondeful and I care about you)..Lindsey is shocked!! She was so confident for this day. She calls it a day and takes her shoes off and walks off. Sean tries to explain how hard this is for him.Ummmthat is falling on deaf ears.
One unladylike step into the SUV and off she goes...crying..and wondering why her lifelong dream was dangled in front of her..and then removed.
The letter?
So Catherine is in? But what about the letter.
Whilst Sean is waiting..Chris hands him a letter.and its from Catherine...I thought she was going to dump Sean's fine self..but alas ..it's a love letter.a final note in her series of cute notes
Catherine arrives...looking a bit like Pocahontas/Oscar statuette..but she's still beautiful and cute at the same time. Sean delivers a lovely heartfelt proposal..and Catherine looks like she might be hyperventilating...Cool thing is that she doesn't even check out the diamond..she just says yes..and tells him how great he looks..
and of course they ride off on an elephant...but this time .there's a bench...
And that is precisely why
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
