The remaining couples grapple with the idea of a future outside of Paradise.
Still, things are a little tense between them.
Demi says its her tornado of a brain thats keeping her from getting comfortable as an out gay woman.
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(Would you let two adult strangers attend your kids birthday party?
But who cares where they are?
I love you, Hannah, says Dylan.
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I love you, Dylan, says Hannah.
And then they kiss.
Uh, can someone get the hose?
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There are children here, for Petes sake!
Connor and Whitney:WhosWhitney, you ask?
I thought Whitney might come down the stairs, but if she doesnt come, Ill probably just leave.
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Hold your horses, pal shes on her way!
But wait… whats this?
Yep, thats literally Whitneys SUV arriving just as Connors SUV leaves.
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When Whitney shows up on the beach, Sydney informs her that Connor just left.
Yes, it is.
But just get back in the car and go meet Connor at the hotel.
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Can someone c’mon get them some clothes?
The beachwear-on-the-couch look is very awkward.
Will it finally happen for them both tonight on their date?
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Well, yes and no.
Its a tough question for him to answer.
Finally, he chokes this out: Im starting to fall in love with you, I am.
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I just cant say right now that Iminlove.
So yeah, not exactly what Nicole wants to hear, but not a total disaster either.
JPJ and Tayshia:These two sure do have fun.
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First, they build a sandcastle and watch the sunset together.
She might change her mind, though, when she sees what JPJ is wearing.
I really wish I could control-alt-delete that image from my brain.
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I feel like were slowly but surely creating a firm foundation for something, says Tayshia.
Does she, though?
Chris and Katie:Im just so in my head right now, sighs Chris.
Were coming to the end.
Im just, like, thinking, like a lot… Im thinking way too much right now.
Even though hes happy with Katie, he cant stop second-guessing things about their relationship.
Katie feels it, and its making her miserable.
Doesnt Clay look excited?
Luketries to give his rose toBrie, and shes all, Um… no?
Is there anyone else who would like Lukes rose tonight?
There are no takers, and Harrison sends Luke out the door with a handshake.
Matts going to get dumped, she says.
Theres no way Brie is going to leave Paradise with Matt.
Well, shes notwrong.
POST-ROSE CEREMONY RELATIONSHIP STATUS
The next morning, Harrison arrives and summons everyone to the Rose Palapa.
(After six seasons, Istilllaugh every time I throw in that.)
Bachelor in Paradiseas you know it is over, says the host.
What is next is romantic overnight dates.
They may not even be in the same library.
Im honestly feeling like you made the wrong decision by giving me the rose, she tells him.
I cant see this going farther.
With that, they both leave Paradise.
Dylan and Hannah:Of coursethese lovebirds are headed to the Fantasy Suite.
Its gotta be a little nicer than the boom-boom room, right?
Clay and Nicole:Oh Lord, Nicole starts crying before they even start talking about their future.
But theyre happy tears.
Its finally happening for me, she tells Clay, and he says hes so hopeful about their relationship.
Great off to the Fantasy Suites, you two!
What girl doesnt want to feel that way?
But she also has doubts deep down and wants more time to make a decision.
Id like to dance with you at our wedding someday, hopefully, he says.
Im in love with you.
I really do cherish everything weve had here in Mexico, she begins.
But to hear that youre in love with me…
I want to get there, but Im not there yet.
So, are they breaking up for good, or just not going to the Fantasy Suites together?
As JPJ starts walking away down the beach, Tayshia suddenly leaps off the daybed and runs after him.
Im sorry, she sobs.
Well, that seals the deal theyre going to the Fantasy Suite.
Katie and Chris:To say this conversation doesnt start well would be a huge understatement.
Chris almost immediately starts crying, and Katie has to hold herself back from panicking.
Is this happening right now?
I dont want this!
Neither do we, Katie!
Bukowski, what in the holy hell are you doing?
I push people away that I like, says Chris.
But theres been times when Ive been on cloud 9 with you.
Im confused right now, says Katie, echoing all of us at home.
I want to be with you.
Youve been burned, and you have fears, and thats okay, she says.
I dont know if its you for the rest of my life, but do I like you?
Do you make me happy?
Chastened and comforted, Chris announces that he wants to give their relationship a shot.
There you go, buddy!
SPOTLIGHT ON: BUKOWSKIS CHYRON
Eh, Ill give it a 6 out of 10.
If they dont use Contestant Emeritus before the season is over, Im going to beverydisappointed.
Sorry there were some random grown-ups at your party.
Well, rose lovers, only one episode left.
The nail polish doesnt lie!
Then again, I suppose anything is possible with editing.
The Bachelor in Paradiseseason 6 finale airs Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
