Ashley arrived in Fiji for a week of romantic dates with Ben, JP and Constantine. But surprise, Ryan knocked on Ashley’s door, having traveled from California to see her again. He recited the speech he had rehearsed on his long journey to Fiji, asking her to spend some time with him in the next couple days, to see if a spark was still there. (Spark? What spark?) He asked her not to give him an answer right then and there, but to let him know if she wants to hang out.
So, he spent the next two days spying on Ashley as she went on dates with the guys she is attracted to.
The first slumber party in Fiji was with Ben. But before they could retire to their fantasy suite, they snuggled and slathered sunscreen all over each other (see photo, viewer discretion advised) on a beautiful yacht.
After cleaning up they were off to a dinner, where Ben said he was on his way to “the whole I love you thing.” As if Ben hadn’t already earned his fantasy suite card, that did it, and the two scurried off to the room. There, they hopped into the pool and Ashley got to use the underwater leg wraparound technique for the first time this season (but not the last!). She wore her second bathing suit of the day, but you know what they say, “Two swimsuits, one rose, one stays…nah, both go.” And Ben carried her away to the bedroom. End scene. At least, that’s an end to what we could see.
“Greek God” Constantine’s Fiji date was next. And since they hadn’t even French kissed yet, I was interested in seeing how this fantasy suite thing would develop. Their date included a Bachelor/Bachelorette staple…a helicopter ride. After taking to the air, they took to the water, jumping into a beautiful waterfall. But what Constantine won’t jump into is this relationship with Ashley.
Ashley noted that Constantine doesn’t make decisions quickly; he takes his time. For example, he looked at 102 houses before choosing one to buy. I found my house in 3 hours. Ashley's looking for a guy who house shops like me. A guy who thinks she’s a steal and is ready to hand over that down payment without looking any further. There’s likely going to be a better house going on the market soon, but it’s just not worth the wait and you can always remodel that flat chest, I mean, ugly bathroom.
Ashley confronted Constantine about his lack of desire to even put an offer in on the house. Constantine admitted that yes, he doesn’t even need another showing…he’s gonna’ keep house hunting. So Constantine bid Ashley adieu before she had the chance to offer him the fantasy suite card.
Meanwhile, Ryan was waiting to see if Ashley would give him a second chance. She knocked on Ryan’s door the next day and he could feel it, this was it. Unfortunately for Ryan, it wasn’t. Ashley reiterated to him that he’s perfect on paper but the passion is simply not there. And then she rubbed it in by telling him that she has that passion with someone else...two people, actually. And she's sooooo happy. So Ryan was sent home, his Fiji Fantasy Suite only a...well, fantasy.
Once that was taken care of, Ashley could continue with her final overnight date. It was JP’s turn for some x’s and o’s, which he received in the air (float plane) and sea (wading in the ocean). JP also got his turn with the underwater leg wraparound. It’s only fair. And because everyone knows how much I love calling out that signature Bachelorette move, at that moment a friend sent me a text saying, “Underwater Leg Wraparound!!!”
As the evening progressed, Ashley and JP made their way to the fantasy suite, where Ashley changed into a see-through night shirt. Then ABC excused themselves from the fantasy suite.
The next day, Chris Harrison and Ashley rehashed the events of the week. Ashley "...the most important thing I learned was, even at this stage, people can have a change of heart. Or people can realize that, you know, they're not ready to take the plunge, they're not ready to get engaged. Even. At. This. Point." Ashley, it's been two months! Only the normal guys aren't ready to get engaged. Even. At. This. Point.
"Next week I'm going to be engaged...hopefully. So, I think I need to find out sooner or later if the guys feel like they are ready for that with me." Oh, Ashley, Ashley, Ashley. I really hope for her that she finds lasting love with Ben or JP, but I see her choosing the guy who convinces her that they are more ready for an engagement, regardless of whether or not it will end in a happily ever after.
This can't be a recipe for success. But we'll find out next week on the season finale followed by "After the Final Rose." Before then, we have the bonus of the "Men tell all" on Sunday. The best part? Bentley will be there!
Until next week!
Beth
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