The Bachelor: Season 13 – Episode 6 Review (Air date: 2/9/09)

Last week, Jason brought the 5 remaining women to Seattle to see how they could handle life in his hometown. Melissa’s date nearly got cancelled because Ty just didn’t want him to go, but it ended up being a nice intimate date for 3, and I think Melissa scored even more points. Jason took Molly, Stephanie, and Jillian on a tour of Seattle and they put the romance on the air as they visited the radio station. Molly and Jason climbed the rock wall and finally got their alone time together and found they had that bone. He really struggled with Jillian and was afraid that she would be the one that could break his heart. In the end, he decided to say goodbye to Stephanie. She wished all the girls the best, and I think she really meant it.

Tonight it’s Jason’s turn to visit the families. From the previews, looks like we’re in for some treats.

He’s pondering his passageway with each girl from how he saw them fresh out of the limo to how he knows them now… you know, the typical sappy stuff. It appears that the one he questions most is Molly. She seems very much ready to be in love to be in love. But she loves adventures. So is her going on the show just another adventure? Another wild ride? He’s also troubled because things with Melissa are “too perfect” and he’s very anxious to meet her family to find out more about who she truly is.

First hometown date is in British Columbia, Canada where he’ll meet Jillian and her family. It’s amazing for me how over just a few weeks Jillian went from “hot dog girl” to “Jillian”. I just cannot keep up with them where there are so many. I don’t mean it as an insult. I am just bad with names.

He’s looking to find out if Jillian is as into him as much as he is into her. They definitely have a bond, but I think at this point you can way that about all the girls. She picked a certain destination… instead of her home, she picked her grandma’s house, where she spent every summer growing up. They toured a winery. I admit, I thought it was pretty there. I think my sap is starting to flow.

Jillian has news about her family. In the 80s, they were on top of the world. Worked hard, played hard. Her mom developed serious depression, so it was a very rough 15 years or so. Her mom tried to take her own life several times. Her dad would leave her mom and then come back because he really did love her. Apparently it’s pretty much under control now, but she thanks him for listening. He’s had similar issues in his past, so he knows how much it means just to get your family member back.

When Jillian brought Jason over to the house, it was like Canadian overload. I get it. She’s Canadian But are all those flags nexessary?

Mom gave a teary eyed toast at how awesome Jillian is. She also takes Jason out alone and talks about her bout with depression. Jillian talks about how the other girls tease her about her Canadian accent (it’s not THAT strong) and Jillian is happy, but she just won’t feel “right” until Grandma gets there. Like clockwork, she shows up and out funnies them all. Jason realizes that a life with Jillian would be a life full of laughter and good times. He says it will be very hard to beat. He hates to leave Jillian and her awesome family, but it’s time for hometown date #2 with Molly.

Molly is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She’s waiting at the country club for him to arrive. I see some golf in the future. Molly’s mentioned SEVERAL times that if her family didn’t approve with the guy, she’d never marry or even date a guy that her family doesn’t love. She predicts that her family will just have simple conversations to get to know him. Nothing to worry about (yeah right… he’s the only one in three years she’s brought home). Pan to the camera showing her parents staring out the door waiting impatiently on them. GAH I feel nervous for him. Jason brings up the safe subject of golf… talking about how Molly told him about how they always played every Sunday. At this time, he chooses to bring up Ty, and how he takes him out to the greens and lets him play while he plays golf. I have no idea why, but suddenly, Mary Ann (the “mom”) brings out a box of hats and they all put one on. Jason is an Indian Chief. Seriously… nobody knows why she’s doing this. This isn’t a tradition or anything. It’s just….. random. They ask him to draw Molly’s face at a certain time. He draws her face like he sees her at the rose ceremonies. How even though she’s scared and it’s nerve wracking, she always smiles and those gorgeous green eyes are always shining through. Her Dad makes her promise not to cry if the time ever comes where he doesn’t pick her. Nice, Dad. No pressure.

The day’s at an end already? That one seemed fast. I like Molly… but I don’t LIKE Molly. She can stay or go, I’m flexible. On to hometown date #3!

Hometown date #3 in California with Naomi, and they promise us it’s a date like NO other. Her mom does sitting out waiting on Jason talking again about how she’s ready for a family. She needs to keep shoving that down our throats.

She says she needs to talk to him. The talk he had with her freaked her out a little bit and she wants him to know that she’s 100% here for him AND for Ty and that this is what she wants for her life. Even hearing those words…. Jason is still unsure.

They’re off to meet the family. Naomi is actually shaking. I think we’re about to see why. She says her family is “interesting”. “Every family is different and mine’s probably as crazy as it gets”. OH good. Opened doors, lots of running squealing, jumping, hugging. Too many people for me to keep up with. Her parents divorced when she was 11. Her Mom brought all the hula hoops out and they had a hula hoop contest. Jason… you suck at hula hooping.

Then Mom explains how last week, a dove “committed suicide” by flying into her car windshield, so she decided to BAG the dove and kept it in the freezer until Jason got there. They ask if Jason will help bury the dead dove and maybe say a little eulogy for the dove. Jason cannot conceal the “What the hell is wrong with you people?” look on his face. I’m calling it now. Bye bye, Naomi.

They’ve named the dove “Rosie”. Jason mumbles some words about how she’s touched them all. The mother explains how this is a celebration of life and there is no such thing as death. The step dad has his alone time with Jason. Talking about his divorce. And how Jesus got him through it. And wondering how Jason got through his own divorce.

Now it’s Naomi’s mom’s turn. Jason figures he got all the “weird” out with the dad, so Mom should be a cake walk. NO. Jason, never ever EVER think that it can’t get worse. Trust me, it CAN. Naomi’s mom would like to talk about…. reincarnation! I know, right? What better way than to get to know your potential future son in law by discussing past and future lives. She’s an Indigo, for what it’s worth, and feels that Jason is also an indigo.

Dad hugs Naomi and Naomi wants to know what he thinks of Jason. Dad tells it like it is… that it’s important to him that Jason is as serious about Jesus as Naomi is. I was kind of proud of Naomi for basically shutting up her Dad by saying that she’d marry the person she knew she’d be in love with forever, and when you do that, magic can happen. Sorry, Naomi. You’re cute but you’re still going home tonight.

Last but certainly not least…. date #4 with Melissa in Dallas. OH no. Right off the bat, we have drama. She announces that he’ll be meeting some of her best friends. When he questions her on that, she has to come out and honestly say that her family is NOT comfortable being on public TV for this type show. Ok, so this throws a little kink into the works, but do not fret, Melissa. Remember my notes that I scribbled as I watched episode one of this season. Beside your name, I have “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner”. Hrm, let me get a pic of that.

Anyway, on with the 4th and final hometown date. Jason says that this date means SO much to him. That it’s been nothing but perfect since she stepped out of the limo, and that meeting her parents is going to answer SO many questions that he has about her. It’s clear that he cares about her SO much.

She brings him to a blanket and says she made something for Ty. She made him a Tooth Fairies box. She is such a sweetheart. She said “It’s weird being home and not talking to anybody.” He is all smiley and says “But you’re about to though!” and she’s all “Uhmmmm I do need to talk to you about that.” Poor Melissa. My heart sank for her. Jason looks a little puzzled and maybe even displeased at the news that he won’t be meeting her parents right now. He is such a sweetie, he asked how Melissa felt about it. She said she was upset because she was SO excited about Jason and just wanted to show them, but they just didn’t feel like they could “be themselves” on camera. So even when things are flipped around and he doesn’t get HIS way… he’s still concerned with her feelings. That’s a mark of a good man.

I’m so thankful that she has good friends that will walk her through this. He’s meeting 2 of her married friends… one set has 2 kids. So it’s a good match up. They looked very comfortable. The kids love Melissa. All kids are drawn to her.

Her friends were great. They said that she was an amazing girl and that she deserved an amazing guy. And that they hadn’t met ANY of the guys she’d been dating because they just weren’t good enough.

She had tears in her eyes talking to her girl friends about how he makes her feel beautiful. Now see? This is what I mean by sap? I totally know that feeling and it’s such a good feeling and I think everybody should have it and…. yeah this is where I start going downhill. Sorry y’all. LOL

Now it’s Jason’s turn with the girls. He expresses his disappointment about not meeting her family, but they inform him that she really isn’t that close to him. One of the friends only met them once. Jason cannot fathom that her closest friends don’t even know Melissa’s family.

Back at Melissa’s suite, she explains that she got her motherly nurturing side from her mom and her adventurous side from her dad. She says she’s 110% in love with Jason right now.

Now Jason’s back in Seattle, but he’s met 4 amazing groups of people, so he has a lot to think about. Chris knocks on his door. Chris is never the bearer of good news. He wants to know about the 4 dates. Jason tells about how he learned more about Jillian before he even met her family but after meeting them, feels closer. They have a connection, but is it enough?

Molly’s hometown was awesome. She opened up about her family. They’re conservative people, but they have a fun side too. As much as he adores Molly… is she ready for that next step.

Naomi’s family was NOT something he expected. But even with the warning that she was “quirky”, he was not prepared. He told about the dove ceremony.

He told Chris all about how disappointed he was with Melissa and the questions he had. He had some of them answered, but not all of them. He knows he has a lot of pressure tonight, not only for himself ,but also for whoever he’s sending home. And after meeting their families and friends, it makes it so much harder.

Rose ceremony!! Only 3 laying on the platter. Man, time flies!

Jason says he doesn’t know where to start, but then immediately says how this was one of the best weeks of his life.

FIRST ROSE:
Molly. She was glad her parents didn’t scare him away.
SECOND ROSE:
Jillian.
THIRD ROSE:
WAIT… here’s Chris reminding us that there’s only one left. Thanks for that!
Melissa. (well I know *I* am happy)

Naomi looks like she could rip his throat off and shit down his neck. Seriously. She is ANGRY. She hugs all the girls goodbye and I wondered if she was even going to let Jason walk her out, as is tradition. He apologizes and tells her she’s wonderful, as is her family. He just thinks in his heart that they’re in different places. That she is going to conquer the world, and that he just doesn’t think she’s ready to settle down yet. He says he sees no faults with her and she wishes him all the best. Now into the limo she goes. Scoot on outta here!!

Man… I always hate seeing them cry. Like on episode one and they’re crying, I think they’re dumbasses because you do NOT bond with somebody that quickly. But by this time… this feeling has GOT to suck.

Jason goes back in to the happy smiling girls and tells them that they are going to New Zealand! WOOT! I’m actually excited about this one! I think it’ll be awesome!!

See ya there!

Other posts on Pophangover:

1. The Bachelor (Jason): Episode 5 Recap
2. The Bachelor (Jason): Episode 2 Recap
3. The Bachelor (Jason): Episode 4 Recap
4. The Bachelor (Jason): Episode 3 Recap
5. Live Blogging: The Bachelor Final 3 Girls