'The Bachelorette' Season 9, Episode 8: Desiree Hartsock Visits Hometowns
Zak's Hometown: Promise Rings And Impressive Siblings In Dallas
First stop? Dallas! "People think I'm crazy," says the formerly shirtless contestant. "Wait till you see my crazy family." But before we get to lay eyes on those "crazy" people, Zak shares what sounds like a drug-addled dream. It involves Desiree, melting into sand, snow and eating snow, which besides being extremely long-winded is apparently Zak's confusing way of segueing into the fact that he and Des will be handing out snow cones to children for their pre-family date. Zak runs off to retrieve his family's snow cone truck, and Des talks about how "new" their relationship would be every day if they got hitched. After they roll up to an elementary school and hand out the sugary treats to random children while Zak prances around in a penguin suit, we're off to meet his "crazy" fam!
Drew's Hometown: Pretty Eyes And "Three Magic Words" In Scottsdale
"Oh, you're so cute," says Des when she first sees pretty boy Drew all dressed up in his pale pink button-up. (That's the sort of thing you say to a puppy, not your future fiance.) They make out a whole bunch, because Drew is actually trying to be Arie -- also an Arizona native. After the kissing subsides, Drew and Des chat and head to pick up Drew's sister Melissa, who is mentally handicapped. The reunion is very sweet, and I really have nothing snarky to say about it. Afterward, they're off to meet the rest of Drew's 11-person (!!) fam, whom Drew is certain Des will fall in love with.
Chris' Hometown: Baseball And Chiropractic Adjustments In McMinnville
Over in McMinnville, Oregon, Chris is wandering through the woods picking wildflowers and wearing plaid. Get it, everyone? He's outdoorsy AND sensitive! When Des arrives they head to Chris' old baseball field. (Because he played professional baseball, remember? Nope? Neither did I.) "We have a few bats here," declares Chris. "And lots of balls!" says Des. And the Twitter jokes write themselves...
After Des impresses Chris with her ball-hitting skillz and her romantic sketches of their first one-on-one time, they adjust their baseball caps, make out and leave their lunch untouched on the pitcher's mound for an ABC intern to clean up. Finally, it's time to meet Chris' "quirky" family -- his mom, his dad, his two sisters and his brother.
Brooks' Hometown: Cheesy Sketches And "Looks Of Love" In Salt Lake City
Brooks is quickly becoming this season's One-F Jef, down to his most-likely a not-so-practicing Mormon status. (Salt Lake City and the lack of wine at his parents' home make us think this rumor is true.) Des and Brooks skip over to each other when she arrives, and it's painfully clear that Des likes Brooks more than the other dudes. But (drama!) Brooks is still unsure how he feels about Des. They sit on a blanket near a pond, and Des pulls out a list of all their best moments together -- over the last seven weeks -- which include Brooks' broken finger and having dinner in a fort. After that "awww" moment, Des and Brooks go canoeing in the aforementioned pond and almost fall in the water. For some reason, this makes Brooks feel like they're basically in a real relationship.
Bro Time In L.A.
It's the return of Nate Hartsock, Des' tatted-up brother who basically ruined her chance to be with Sean Lowe on "The Bachelor." Back in L.A., Des meets up with Nate, who she hasn't seen or really spoken to since his epic verbal throw-down with Sean. Des feels great about her four remaining guys but doesn't want Nate to meet any of them if he's gonna be "negative." Nate just wants Des to tell him who her "favorites" are, but she is very diplomatic and obviously refuses. Nate assures Des that he was only a huge dick to Sean because he knew Sean wasn't the one. Des feels overall good about their convo, but everyone watching wishes there was a bit more drama. Can Nate please have one-on-one time with all of Des' reality-show boyfriends?
What's "The Bachelorette" Without A Chris Harrison Check-In?
After her powwow with Nate, Des has her obligatory powwow with Chris Harrison! They recap all the dates and talk about how Des is already in love with Brooks. (Honestly, producers, did you even TRY to infuse a little suspense into this season?) I guess we're supposed to wonder whether Brooks will bow out before saying "I love you" or whether Des' feelings will change substantially during the overnight dates, but it seems like the last few episodes will just be one giant foregone conclusion. Despite the fact that we all know who Des likes best, she is finding it really tough to pick a third runner-up and stares sadly at all the guys' photos.
Throwing The Promise Ring Out With The Rose
Des' remaining bros show up one by one, while her real bro creepily stares at them from behind a column but doesn't actually meet them. Chris Harrison reminds everyone how tough this will be because one of them is about to have his heart forever crushed -- and have to appear on "The Men Tell All." Des arrives and tears up talking about meeting the boys' families and making "hard decisions."
SAFE: Brooks (duh), Chris (double duh) and ... Drew.
ELIMINATED: Zak.
Zak is totally shocked and wishes Des well as she cries and tells him he deserves "the most." She also gives him back his pretty promise ring, which he subsequently throws out his limo window while heading to the airport. Zak says he can't find love at home and just wanted to get out of his lonely life slump. Well, dude, I'm sure your thousands of new lady Twitter followers would be happy to go on a date with you -- and your abs.
Next Week, When The Men Tell All...
Reunion! Confrontation! Lying! Eruptions! Zak might be brokenhearted still! Brian had that GF, remember?! Everyone was shocked! Gloves might come off! James! F**k you!
In Two Weeks, During Overnight Dates.
Journey! Amazing! Falling in love! Falling in love deep! Helicopter rides! Kisses! Mountains! Woman of everyone's dreams! Heaven! Brooks feels good! Drew falls in love every day! Chris is deeply in love! This is it! Waves crashing! Sobs! Chris Harrison is sorry! Des never saw this coming! Des wants to go home!
Title: 'The Bachelorette' Season 9, Episode 8: Desiree Hartsock Visits Hometowns, Is Still Boring
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