The three women with the highest score receive gold-plated invitations to the Fantasy Suite…
Maybe in 2020.
This year, the hometowns are pretty straightforward.
In fact, the first one doesnt even require any travel!
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Doesnt he look thrilled?
If those rats werent already dead, I suspect theyd want to kill themselves.
Sorry, Kardashian-Jenner clan, but these two L.A. babes did it first.)
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Dad, meanwhile, asks Arie point blank if this is something thats real.
(Next: On to Weiner, Arkansas!)
Looks like all the boxes have been checked time to move on to date No.
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If you were hoping Tia was going to take Arie froggin, youre going to be disappointed.
(There isnt much the guy excels at, so Tia chose wisely.)
Then its brother Jasons turn to talk.
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How can you prove to me tonight that thats not who you are?
asks Jason, who clearly has been reading up on Arie on the interwebs.
I am ready to settle down, I am ready to find a wife.
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And Im falling for your sister.
Daddys also worried that Arie is a playboy, but the Bachelor assures him that is not the case.
(Also, dating 25 women at once is stressful.
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Stop laughing, Speed Racer hes not joking.
As we all know, its an important distinction.
Ah, Minnesota land of 10,000 lakes and do-it-yourself caramel apples.
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Maybe, but this lady looks pretty tough, too.
Id love to see her on allBachelordates, serving that skeptical realness.
And I think we all can guess what Arie says in response: I love that!
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(He also fibs and tells Becca that he got moms blessing, but why quibble?)
Three down, one to go!
(Next: Is it cold in here or is it just Laurens family?)
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Ill admit, Im excited to meet the family that produced Lauren.
Are they all stone faced?
Do they eat their meals in silence?
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Do they all prefer off-the-shoulder tops?
Lets find out…right after this Kodak moment.
And when Arie walks in, his Bachelors intuition tells him he might encounter some friendly fire tonight.
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It was a little tense, he says.
We were really far away from them.
Have you ever known anybody in a military family before?
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asks Laurens dad Dave.
Thats followed up quickly with, Do you play golf?
Another no from Arie this isnotgoing well.
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asks Dave, truly impressed.
But he still has to win over mom.
Still, when the Bachelor asks for her blessing to propose to Lauren, mom doesnt completely refuse.
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Id have to revert back to I trust Lauren, says Pamela.
Oh gurl, we have two words for you: Ben.Higgins.
I hope its real, mom replies.
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And I hope it lasts forever.
I want you to be happy.Awwwwww.
Arent moms the best?
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Welp, rose lovers, its all over but the crying.
Who will get the boot at this Final Four rose ceremony?
Lets head back to Casa Bachelor to find out.
(Next: A surprising goodbye.)
Once back, Arie announces that he needs to talk to Kendall.
If you stay, someone else goes whos very ready to get married, Arie reminds her.
I think we all know what that means.
Tias getting the boot over taxidermy girl?
Ill admit it, rose lovers, I did not see that coming.
I did not expect this, she sobs, as Arie walks her out to the Bye-Bye Bench.
What did I do wrong?
Besides going on this show, honey, absolutely nothing.
Arie is apologetic and sad, but he has no answers for Tia.
I sat up all night last night, he says.
Theres just something missing.
Still, she is heartbroken, and its hard to watch.
Also hard to watch?
Two back-to-back episodes ofThe Bachelornext week!
Women Tell All on Sunday, and the overnight dates on Monday.
Im exhausted just typing that.
But Ill give a shot to stay focused: Were you surprised to see Tia go home?
Is there any chance Kendall will make it to the final two?
And will you ever get the image of those empty rat skins out of your mind?
Post your thoughts now!
And be sure to check out Chris Harrisons exclusive behind-the-scenes blogright here.
Now if youll excuse me, Im going to go launch a Kendall for Bachelorette petition on change.org.
