- The Bachelor surprises the nine remaining women with a road trip up the picturesque California coast. One lucky woman will snag an intimate date with Jake at a beautiful winery, but it will be up to the Bachelor to see if opposites really do attract. Six women will accompany Jake on a wild day of dune buggying, but with just one rose, the competition turns fierce. A romantic date with two anxious bachelorettes has Jake wondering if he can make a difficult choice. But, in the end, he makes some heartbreaking and shocking decisions that lead to unexpected exits, setting off a firestorm of emotions among the women.—ABC Publicity
- Host Chris greets the ladies, who have clearly just woken up. "Things are going to be a little different this week," he says. "In fact, everything is about to change." Sure enough, two huge RVs are parked outside. The women SQUEAL! Turns out the girls will be taking a road trip along the California coast. "I'm hoping this RV has a shower," Gia says. Us, too. It's like 'Rock of Love Bus,' but with 200-percent less booze. Cut to Jake, cruising down the highway on his motorcycle. He stops at a campsite in the middle of a vineyard. "I can't think of any better place to fall in love," he tells the camera.
The RVs pull up to said vineyard and SQUEAL at the site Jakey-boy in his flannel shirt. Apparently, nature is a "huge part" of the bachelor's life. Tenley takes the opportunity to drape herself all over Jake -- much to the chagrin of the other women. He presents the ladies with the first one-on-one date card before driving off. It reads: "Gia, let's go over the moon and be under the stars." The swimsuit model is overjoyed -- so much so that she completely overdresses for the occasion. "Gia is completely a city girl," Tenley sneers. "She is TOTALLY wrong for him." Nevertheless, Gia and Jake head to the vineyard, where they play hide-and-seek for a few minutes. The child's game is proof that she has a "passion for life," according to Jake. Gia then claims that she was a "nerd" growing up (go figure). Jake then confesses that kids used to call him "Mr. Dateless." Gia tells the story of her not-so-memorable first kiss during a game of spin-the-bottle. And wouldn't you know it? There's an empty wine bottle sitting nearby! They spin it. They make out. They spin it. They make out. Repeat. "I don't want it to end," Gia says. Apparently not.
Later, the two cuddle by the fire. "I want two kids and I want to adopt a baby girl from China," Gia says. "I think that's important." She also wants a pot-bellied pig. Jake does his best to play along. Back at contestant base camp, the group-date card arrives. It reads: Jessie, Ashleigh, Tenley, Ali, Vienna and Corrie. "Next stop, falling inn love," it reads. So that means that Ella and Kathryn will get the two-on-one date. "You can sense the tension in the air because only one of them will be coming home," Ashleigh explains. Meanwhile, Jake gives Gia a rose. They make out -- without the bottle this time. The next morning, the RVs get rolling again. Tenley explains that she doesn't like being on a group date because Jake is her "boyfriend." Ali, in the meantime, is "struggling" with the fact that Vienna is still on the show, rather than worrying about her feelings for Jake.
The group commences on sandy Pismo Beach, where dune buggies sit. Ali calls "shotgun" in Jake's ride -- which upsets Vienna, of course -- and the riding begins. The ladies then go "sound surfing," which might as well mean "falling down a lot." Tenley and Jake get especially friendly rolling around in the sand. At sunset, it's time for fruit and wine. Later, Corrie and Jake take a turn rolling down the sand dune. It's apparently Jake's idea of a perfect romantic evening, which helps explain why he used to be called "Mr. Dateless." "I want dirty girls," Jakes cracks. Hilarious. Finally, the group leaves the sand and heads to a fabulous hotel. "I had sand in every single crevice of my body," an over-sharing Ashleigh tells the camera. Jake and Ashleigh share one-on-time, but have nothing to talk about. "I'm just not feeling much chemistry with her," Jake tells the camera. Next up is Ali, who once again seems more concerned with the other girls.
Tenley follows with more rousing tales of her cheating husband and divorce. But Jake loves it, leading to another make-out session. "Jake is the first man I've kissed since my ex husband," Tenley tells the camera. Vienna, at her own request, goes last. Jake warns her about the other girls' negative feelings toward her -- a "red flag" for the bachelor -- but the blonde doesn't want to talk about it. Jake then returns to the group and gives a rose to Tenley. The other ladies, especially Ashleigh, are SHOCKED. The next day, the RVs head to Big Sur campgrounds. Ella and Kathryn prepare for their big date, which will end with one of them heading home. An awkward dinner follows in which Ella explains that she wants "passion" and "laughter." Kathryn, in the meantime, tells the camera that she is feeling a bit ignored by the Jakester. She confesses her feelings to the bachelor, who explains that he is being "cautious." They hug it out, but don't kiss.
Jake then asks to speak to Ella alone. "Ella, I think you're such an amazing person," he says. "But I'm developing feelings that are just a little bit stronger for the other women," Jake finishes. They hug. Goodbye, Ella. Goodbye, Ethan. Hello, Kathryn? Not quite. Jake shocks the world by sending the second lady home! "I don't understand," Kathryn says. "I just don't understand." Well, it works like this, Kathryn: pack your bags and leave. Jake then makes his most unintentionally hilarious statement yet: "This is the first of many decisions I'm going to make that no one is going to understand -- and it's only going to get worse." The bachelor then dramatically tosses the rose into a roaring fire. Totally improvised, we're sure.
Later, the remaining ladies assemble for the cocktail party, where Corrie worries that she hasn't moved as "fast" as other girls. Ali then confesses that she is "scared" because she is sooooo into pilot Jake. They make out. Jessie then takes the bachelor's arm for private time. She wastes it entirely by telling Jake that Vienna isn't "right" for him. Why? Because Vienna is a daddy's girl who has crashed many cars. Unbelievably, Jake genuinely appears to appreciate the tip. It's then Vienna's turn to make her case. "None of the girls like me," she tells Jake, "because I joke a lot." Neither girl is Perry Mason. Later, Jake is on the verge of tears as he readies to hand out roses. "These rose ceremonies just happen too often for me," he tells the contestants. "It hurts my heart." Yet Jake still somehow summons the courage to pass out said flowers.
The first rose goes to ... Ali. The second rose goes to ... Corrie.
Jake then has a breakdown. He literally can't go on. "Ladies, I need just a minute," he says before seeking out Chris. "Do I have to give out two more roses?" the bachelor asks. Apparently, Jake doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to do because Chris agrees to take away one of the roses. "Which means two of you will be going home," he says.
The third and FINAL rose goes to ... Vienna!
That leaves Ashleigh and Jessie as the odd women out. The other ladies practically spit fire. "Why is she here?" whispers Ali, referring to Vienna. "If that's what he wants, I am not what he wants." So the Vienna saga continues for at least one more week.
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