The Bachelorette Season 9 Episode 8

Hometown Dates, Yay!

First up, we have Zak and we’re in his hometown of Dallas, Texas. Zak takes Des through a park that he was “born in” but then he follows that up with being raised by squirrels and wolves. Zak decides it would be a good idea to share a crazy dream with Des and she’s looking at him like what is he talking about. So Zak’s family is in the sno cone business, and it looks like they are gonna be serving a hoard of children sno cones. Zak is proving to Des that he has what it takes to be a fatherly figure by coming out as a penguin and dancing with the kids. So they drive the Sno Cone truck back to Zak’s abode and they are greeted by a bunch of squeals and hugs.  His sister looks nothing like him, but his brother is like a mini Zak. [Side note: Zak’s sister’s room is super cute. I like her curtains and bedspread.] So is Zak’s family like the Von Trapp family singers? I would feel super awkward to just be sitting there watching people perform for you. And Des is getting so emotional. I think giving Des a ring when you tell her you love her is a little bit too much pressure. I mean sure it’s sweet but now it’s like more pressure to pick you or to feel bad about sending you home.

Drew’s date is my most anticipated date of the evening cuz he’s my fave. Drew’s family situation could get a little sticky since his parents are divorced and it will be his dad’s first time at his mom’s house. AWKWARD. Drew is super giddy and happy. Des is going to meet Drew’s sister Melissa who is severely handicapped and Des is genuinely excited to meet her, which just shows how nice of a person Des is. Des is meeting 11 people from Drew’s family. Drew’s mom is worried that he is going to get his heartbroken. Which is understandable because only one person can “win” so these other 3 guys that are left are going to be out of luck. Drew’s dad took a liking to Des and gave his blessing to Drew. [Side note: the Bachelor has a much harder time on the hometowns because they usually ask each of the 4 girls’ fathers for their hand in marriage which is a lot more intimidating than just going to hang out with the guys’ families] Drew is so sweet and bursts out his declarations of love for Des. He is “overwhelmed” by love at this point.

Chris got Des something for their date, Looks like some flowers and a wishy from a dandelion? Chris takes Des into the baseball field where he first learned to play ball. So they transform into baseball gear and hit some balls. And Des is loving it. Chris is totally shocked that she can hit a baseball. Chris’s family is pretty big and it seems like Des is meeting a ton of people on these hometowns. Okay so it is a little weird that Chris’s dad just jumps at the opportunity to adjust Des’s back? Des thinks she and Chris have compatibility which is good for their relationship. Ever guy so far seems pretty good for Des so I don’t know how she is going to make her decision. Eww what is Chris’s dad doing to his nose!! Totally saw some juicy boogers and that was real gross. Chris’s mom likes Des. A lot. Which apparently she is a real tough cookie to crack. And she gives Chris the family blessing in a totally monotone voice. And Chris loves Des more than every. Just like the other 2 guys.

Brooks seems to be totally doubting this experience and seems way less into this relationship than the other guys. He is putting a negative mood on the hometown date. Brooks is proving to Des that he is not a real boatsy guy, since he got water all up in their canoe. And at this point I kind of stopped watching their date but all I know when I came back Des was declaring her love for Brooks. Again. Ugh.

So I don't think after last season Des's brother should be allowed anywhere near these guys. He is a real jerk and I fear for the guys that actually get to meet him. I understand he's being so "protective" or whatever but he is flat out rude. And being a totally creeper in the hotel. 

The rose ceremony is pretty intense but Brooks (the booger) gets called out first, then Chris, and Drew. So Zak [Von Trapp] is sent home and is pretty emotional about it but hey I don't blame the guy.

Next week: The Men Tell All special is on. This confuses and puzzles me because they always do the MTA whenever there are 2 guys left, not 3. So this makes me think something big is coming in two weeks, on (as Chris Harrison would say) "the most dramatic season of the Bachelorette yet".