The Bachelorette Season 9 Episode 7

So here's what has happened and why I have once again become a MAJOR slacker on my Bachelorette updates. I was on vacation over the week of July 4th and had to catch up on the episode I missed and then from there I just kind of kept putting off editing my posts and never posted them.

If you need a recap of Episode 6, in one word it was drama! James, Juan Pablo, and Kasey were evicted bringing Des’s group of guys down to a whopping 5. Seriously where has this season gone? I cannot believe we are already at the week before hometowns. Also I just found out today that we are not getting Bachelor Pad this summer. I am highly upset by this news. What am I supposed to do without the third installment of the Bachelor franchise!!??!!

Welcome to Madeira! The remaining dudes and their lady are off to this magical little island. No roses on the dates this week except for the two on one and thankfully no one has to worry about going home on that date. ABC brings in some familiar faces and some much needed girl talk for Des as she receives the advice of her former Bachelor costars. It is a little weird that Catherine is there and that she brings up how Sean is hoping for the best for Des. Umm did she forget that they dated the same person? I loved what Catherine said about the binoculars, “I don’t know how to work these cuz I’m not a creeper.”

Oh Brooks, you get another one on one. Please be more exciting than last time. Why is Des wearing big clunky wedges when walking on the edge of the world? I would be in flats for fear of falling off and dying. This cloud drive is pretty sweet, it would probably freak me out though to actually do it because I wouldn’t know where the cliff starts and stops. Des and Brooks’ connection surprises me and I could definitely see him in the final two. He isn’t my favorite by far but I can’t say how Des is feeling. She is clearly feeling a connection. I can tell that Brooks is very genuine and he is very passionate about his family. He decides that he cannot be sure if he is running towards the finish line of love with Des if he does not introduce her to his family so he decides that he would want Des to meet his family should she decide to pick him (which I’m sure she will).

Chris is quickly becoming one of my favorites (He’s not quite Drew but I’m worried about Drew after last week’s shady preview) He very badly wants to take Des home to meet his family. The boat they are going on is awesome, I might consider going on one like that (if I knew anyone who had one). Chris is really milking his whole poetry side. I mean it’s a cute idea but come on. So at dinner will we find out if Des is also “running” towards Chris? He definitely seems super nervous and he’s gonna be the first one to break the I love you ice. At least he waited until the final 5 and not on like the third episode like Brandon did.

I don’t think that Michael has a shot of making it past this week. His relationship is way behind the other guys and he is just an easy elimination. When Des and Michael are being pushed in the little wicker basket I wanna know how the guys pushing don’t wipe out and eat concrete. Michael is really feeling it with Des and its all a bunch of feelings because Des is just amazing. Michael would definitely protect Des with his fast talking, arguing lawyer ways. But like I said he's so far behind, I doubt he's got a shot.

Drew and Zak! Two cuties with booties (? It rhymed, Chris’s poetry rubbed off on me) Race car driving!. . .well I suppose they aren’t exactly race cars, but these boys are bringing the competion. Especially because there is a rose on this date. Drew looks very sad and depressed about losing the race. Zak has come a long way for me because that first night when he arrived shirtless I thought he was going to be a player but he turned out to be a good guy. His artwork is great. Definitely better than his portrait of Des on last week’s episode. (If you want a good laugh please find that picture) Drew is so sweet and cute and is my favorite. I think that Des is falling for him. Drew had no reservations about telling Des he loved her and it might have been that extra umph to get him the rose. And he got it J He’s a top four finalist!! 

There is no cocktail party tonight, just the usual pre-rose ceremony dramatic recap with Chris Harrison. Des walks in to chose the four guys who she would like to meet their families. It's a very intense moment. Drew is already safe, followed by Brooks, Chris and Zak. Michael gets the boot and calls him mom crying in the limo. 

Next week hometowns!