Welcome back, rose lovers!
I mean, they didnt even take a stab at make Caitlins interesting.
Then again, I suppose she didnt give them much to work with.
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Anyhow, lets recap.
I just want his rose, she says bluntly.
To that end, she pulls Blake aside to plant some doubts in his head about Caitlin.
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Shes made it clear why shes here, adds Caelynn.
She literally called it a rose hunt.
Ill admit that it pains me to see everyone talking smack about Kristina.
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And it kind of pains me to see Kristina acting like a cold-hearted rose hunter.
But on the other hand, good for her?
For Gods sake, people, the woman hada terrible childhood.
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Lets cut her some slack.
Paradise basically only has one rule: No fighting over pinatas.
Everything else is fair game.
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You do what you want.
It kinda sucked to hear that, he says sadly.
I feel like shes a little bit more, um, not as serious.
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Dean thinks shes one of the most beautiful girls in Bachelor Nation if not the entire planet Earth.
And Caelynn says Blake was hanging out with Jen during the time he was (allegedly) ghosting her.
Jen chats with Blake and Dean, but ultimately, she settles on Chris.
Do I have any reason to worry?
Short answer, honey: Yes.
(I think he meant to say regress, but why quibble over grammar?
And with that, theyre off for a catamaran ride, complete with champagne and mutual sunscreen app.
Oh, did I mention the sea is a little rocky?
Cheers to not dying today, says Jen.
Cheers to not throwing up, replies Chris.
for more champagne on solid ground.
And what better place to look than the Paradise hot tub!
There isnt enough chlorine in the world, folks.
I think that maybe I needed that wake-up call to realize how much I like you, Katie says.
I really like you.
I really like you…
I wanna be with you.
Theres like a feeling that I have thats, like, a little bit of doubt, he says.
Get it together, you crazy kids.
Well, shes definitely a better singer-songwriter thanJed… but Nicole should probably stick to her day job.
(And to her credit, she hasa day job.)
Derek and Demi and Kristian:We rejoin Demi during her chat with host Chris Harrison.
Theres a pause before she answers.
He would give me a lot of the things that I need, says Demi.
Harrison hears Demi out and assures her that he supports her no matter what choice she makes.
Harrison arrives and informs Demi that the show has come to a decision about her situation.
He sends her upstairs where… Kristian is waiting for her!
Demi bursts into tears and they embrace.
Am I getting a little teary, too?
Yes, rose lovers, I am.
Take that, garbage fire known as 2019!
Kristian says she came to Mexico to show Demi the level of commitment she has to their relationship.
Demi confesses that shes been really conflicted about her feelings for her and for Derek.
Ive been crying all the fing time, she says.
The more I was away from you, the more I thought about you… Awwww, thats really sweet… but poor Derek!
Hes such a good guy.
She is here now, Demi says of Kristian.
And whenever I saw her, I knew it was her.
Im glad that youre moving toward what makes you happier, he says.
Still, hes clearly hurting.
Its just what my heart feels.
Goddammit, am I crying again?
Derek goes off to have a good cry (the poor guy!
), and then Demi brings him to meet Kristian, which he says he needs for closure.
Im not sure even what to say, Derek begins.
Theres no animosity between us… Its just hard.
Kristian thanks Derek for being a good guy and for introducing himself.
It means a lot, she says.
Derek finally strolls back to the group, and someone asks him whats going on.
He sounds so defeated when he answers Youll all see in a minute it just breaks my heart.
Then comes the big reveal.
Were gonna stay in Paradise, and were gonna have a really good summer.
We love you, Demi!
Dylan calls out, and everyone hugs.
Then producers send Demi and Kristian out on a date.
Before she leaves, Derek hugs Demi.
You look beautiful, he says.
Just have a good time.
Dammit, am I crying AGAIN?
GO TO HELL, SHOW!
At dinner, Kristian wants Demi to know that shes feeling a little hurt about the whole Derek situation.
And that you had to test that.
Demi apologizes for being a skeptic and owns up to being scared of commitment.
That said, Yeah Im scared, but I dont want to run from it anymore, says Demi.
I will do whatever I need to do to see to it that I am with you.
Except for poor Derek.
Dont answer that.)
- Nicole living her best beach-bum life while Clay keeps it tight
This woman is doing Paradise right.
says Demi, during a game of celebrity.
Welp, rose lovers, weve made it through week three.
Before you go, just answer the following: Will Derek stay in Paradise?
Has Katie completely blown it with Chris?
And who among us hasnt asked for guacamole while in the midst of a mental breakdown?
Post your thoughts below!
Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC
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