Monday, July 23, 2012

The Bachelorette Season Finale: Emily Maynard Engaged To...


We're down to the final two on The Bachelorette. The last two men standing: hot speed racer Arie Luyendyk, Jr. and skateboarding cutie Jef Holm. Which one of these men has stolen bachelorette Emily Maynard's heart?
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Chris Harrison reminds us that this is a super special finale with a super special After the Rose special! Yay for three hours of Emily Maynard! Minus 8
Curacao. It must suck to be there, right? And to be in love with two guys while there? That's tough. Oooh look, Ricki sighting! Plus 5.
Jef's meeting the family, including the future sister-in-law, but not Ricki. And he brought flowers for her mom. What a sweetheart. Plus 10.
Mom's a little leery because Brad really stole HER heart. She's going to grill Jef about Ricky and how he feels about being a dad. Jef's ready to be a dad and wants to marry Emily. I'm totally Team Jef right now. Plus 20.
Oooh, now big brother's going to grill Jef. Except they end up talking about Rick, her late fiance' and father of her child. Which is a little odd. But big brother's impressed, so score one for Jef with one F. Plus 8.
Jef wants Daddy's blessing before he proposes to Emily if she's the one he chooses. Daddy gives the blessing and says it's obvious they care about each other. Hooray for Jef! Plus 10.
Emily underestimated just how much her family would like Jef and says she hopes they have to meet Arie tomorrow. Then she says she hopes they're open-minded and for half a second I wonder if she wants to choose them both. Which would definitely be a first for The Bachelorette.


Back in the studio audience, Chris Harrison says this is one of the most dramatic finales in Bachelorette history. And now it's Arie's turn to meet the family.
Arie didn't bring flowers for Mom. Minus 3.
Dad says Arie has his work cut out for him and he isn't sure why they're going through with meeting another guy today. Arie tries to make small talk about fishing and then he just keeps on talking. And no one else talks.
This is just not going well. Minus 4.
Arie DID bring flowers! All of the roses Emily gave him this season. Now I'm Team Arie! Plus 6.
Mom gets Arie alone to talk and Arie drops that he's dated a single mom before. Mom's impressed! And now she loves Arie, too. Plus 7.
Big Brother says Arie's a smooth talker and worries that he's not in this for the right reasons. The smile plastered on his face says that he's not buying what Arie's selling. After their talk, Big Brother is confused.
Arie tells Dad that Emily's the love of his life and asks for his blessing. Dad gives it. Plus 10.
Arie and Emily make out for a bit and then she calls him "Honey." Awww. Plus 2.
Emily's sitting down with her family to see what they think of the two guys. None of them can pick one guy over the other.
Emily says she's in love and that she loves both of them in different ways.
She wanted help choosing which of them would be better with Ricki and they didn't have any answers.
Mom encourages her to hold off on an engagement until she's seen how the guy she chooses is with Ricki. Plus 10. Mother knows best.
Now Emily's not sure she's ready to get engaged when this is all over and isn't sure if any of the guys we've seen this season has been the one for her. What have we been DOING all summer? Minus 3.
Chris Harrison asks the studio audience who they think is best for Emily. While they clearly cheer more loudly for Jef, Chris pretends they were split evenly. Minus 2.
Another Ricki sighting! Ricki's favorite place on this jet-setting adventure has been Curacao. Mine too, Ricki. Mine too.
It's Jef and Emily's last date. Jef sees everything in Emily that he's ever wanted to see in the woman he'd spend his life with, but says that there's one big obstacle in the way: Meeting Ricki.
Emily says she's stressed and Jef says he's not stressed at all. Jef brings up the fact that he hasn't met Ricki yet and says that he thinks about her every day, even if he's never met her. Plus 10.
Emily says it's just a big decision. Jef asks how she'd feel if the roles were reversed. She says it would be weird. And then they stop talking and it's awkward. Minus 12.
Emily decides to introduce Jef to Ricki because she "has all the faith in the world" that this time will be different. Plus 4.
Jef and Emily are on the way to meet Ricki and Ricki doesn't know Jef is coming. This is a big deal and all I can think is that Emily's bathing suit cover up is bright, BRIGHT green.
Jef asks Ricki for a high-five and Ricki is adorable. He asks to wear a pair of her pink goggles and plays in the pool with her. It's a really nice moment. Jef seems like a natural with kids. Plus 25.


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