1 00:00:01,168 --> 00:00:02,711 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:02,711 --> 00:00:04,254 - I can't wait to see her. 3 00:00:04,254 --> 00:00:06,298 - What do you think's gonna happen when they walk in? 4 00:00:06,298 --> 00:00:07,633 - I don't know. 5 00:00:07,633 --> 00:00:08,592 - What are you gonna do if they're hand in hand? 6 00:00:08,592 --> 00:00:10,052 - Oof. 7 00:00:10,052 --> 00:00:10,802 - It's never happened before, right? 8 00:00:10,802 --> 00:00:12,137 So... - Yeah. 9 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:13,889 She's never brought home a guy. 10 00:00:13,889 --> 00:00:17,392 I've never seen Maria affectionate with a guy. 11 00:00:17,392 --> 00:00:18,560 Oh, not that for sure, never. 12 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:20,103 - Yeah, no way. 13 00:00:20,103 --> 00:00:22,606 - Very soon, we're gonna meet them, see them together, 14 00:00:22,606 --> 00:00:24,608 and then we'll know. 15 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:26,193 I'll know. 16 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:31,448 ♪ ♪ 17 00:00:31,448 --> 00:00:34,201 [Dr. John's "Down in New Orleans"] 18 00:00:34,201 --> 00:00:37,204 [upbeat bluesy music] 19 00:00:37,204 --> 00:00:38,914 - ♪ In the South Land ♪ 20 00:00:38,914 --> 00:00:41,166 ♪ There's a city ♪ 21 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:45,295 ♪ Way down on the river ♪ 22 00:00:45,295 --> 00:00:49,299 ♪ Where the women are very pretty ♪ 23 00:00:49,299 --> 00:00:52,594 ♪ And all the men deliver ♪ 24 00:00:52,594 --> 00:00:57,015 ♪ You want do some livin' before you die ♪ 25 00:00:57,015 --> 00:01:00,560 ♪ Do it down in New Orleans ♪ 26 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:02,854 ♪ ♪ 27 00:01:02,854 --> 00:01:04,523 - Today I am in New Orleans. 28 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:06,817 It is the first Hometown of this whole entire thing, 29 00:01:06,817 --> 00:01:10,237 and this week is a really big deal. 30 00:01:10,237 --> 00:01:12,072 I have four amazing women, 31 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:14,700 and I can't wait to meet their families. 32 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:16,660 I want to be a part of their family 33 00:01:16,660 --> 00:01:18,203 as much as they are a part of mine. 34 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:20,497 So I'm hoping that after this week, 35 00:01:20,497 --> 00:01:22,374 we have the ability to look forward to 36 00:01:22,374 --> 00:01:23,959 what can come at the end of this 37 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:25,919 and where our relationship can continue to grow to. 38 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:27,087 That's the best-case scenario. 39 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:32,384 ♪ ♪ 40 00:01:32,384 --> 00:01:33,552 - [laughs] - Hi. 41 00:01:33,552 --> 00:01:35,304 - Hi. 42 00:01:35,304 --> 00:01:36,722 How are you? 43 00:01:36,722 --> 00:01:38,598 - I'm good. How are you? 44 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:41,310 - ♪ Dreams do come true in New Orleans ♪ 45 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:42,227 - Good to see you. - How are you? 46 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:43,645 I missed you. You look fabulous. 47 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:44,771 New Orleans looks great on you. 48 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:46,565 - Looks great on you too. 49 00:01:46,565 --> 00:01:47,691 What are we doing today? 50 00:01:47,691 --> 00:01:49,067 - I can't tell you yet. - OK. 51 00:01:49,067 --> 00:01:50,736 I'm ready for it. - So I'm excited. 52 00:01:50,736 --> 00:01:52,571 Let's go. - Let's do it. 53 00:01:52,571 --> 00:01:55,741 - It's a big day. We're in New Orleans. 54 00:01:55,741 --> 00:01:57,075 Joey means a lot to me, 55 00:01:57,075 --> 00:01:58,618 and this place means a lot to me. 56 00:01:58,618 --> 00:01:59,953 So I'm just excited to, like, show him things 57 00:01:59,953 --> 00:02:01,496 that I like to do here. 58 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:02,831 - This is pretty. - It is. 59 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:03,832 It's stunning. 60 00:02:03,832 --> 00:02:04,916 I love this place. 61 00:02:04,916 --> 00:02:05,917 - OK, don't hit this huge thing. 62 00:02:05,917 --> 00:02:06,918 - Oh, no. Oh, no. 63 00:02:06,918 --> 00:02:07,919 - Oh, no. - Oh, no! 64 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:09,171 - Oh, no! 65 00:02:09,171 --> 00:02:10,172 Oh, no! 66 00:02:10,172 --> 00:02:11,173 Keep it straight. 67 00:02:11,173 --> 00:02:12,758 Keep it straight. 68 00:02:12,758 --> 00:02:13,967 - No hand. - No. 69 00:02:13,967 --> 00:02:15,052 - One hand. 70 00:02:15,052 --> 00:02:16,678 - No. 71 00:02:16,678 --> 00:02:18,347 Fact that we're off-roading on this thing-- 72 00:02:18,347 --> 00:02:20,140 - We're pretty good. - We're doing it. 73 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,642 - And you said we were gonna fall. 74 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:23,769 - Don't use the F word. 75 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:26,271 - The last time I rode a tandem bike was with my mom. 76 00:02:26,271 --> 00:02:28,440 She passed a couple years ago. 77 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:31,401 And riding around City Park with Joey, 78 00:02:31,401 --> 00:02:32,903 it feels really special. 79 00:02:32,903 --> 00:02:35,530 And it feels like, you know, home. 80 00:02:35,530 --> 00:02:36,656 - This is beautiful here, though. 81 00:02:36,656 --> 00:02:38,283 - I know. 82 00:02:38,283 --> 00:02:40,285 Look at the little butterfly! 83 00:02:40,285 --> 00:02:41,787 [laughs] 84 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:43,497 - I want to see a butterfly like you did. 85 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:44,498 - Do you see it? 86 00:02:44,498 --> 00:02:46,041 - Uh-huh, I do. 87 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:47,334 - My one-on-one in Spain, 88 00:02:47,334 --> 00:02:48,877 I told him how whenever I see butterflies, 89 00:02:48,877 --> 00:02:50,796 I always think it's my mom. 90 00:02:50,796 --> 00:02:51,797 Oh, look, look, look, look. 91 00:02:51,797 --> 00:02:52,547 - There's a butterfly? 92 00:02:52,547 --> 00:02:54,174 - Yeah. 93 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:55,509 I woke up a couple times last night. 94 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:57,052 I felt like, you know, she was there. 95 00:02:57,052 --> 00:02:58,929 I think that she's definitely, like, watching over this. 96 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:00,514 - You're excited. - I know. 97 00:03:00,514 --> 00:03:01,932 I'm excited that you're here. 98 00:03:01,932 --> 00:03:03,058 - I'm excited that I'm here too. 99 00:03:03,058 --> 00:03:04,559 I missed you. 100 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:06,645 - You know, I wish that she could meet Joey. 101 00:03:06,645 --> 00:03:08,980 I would just want her opinion, tell her every little detail, 102 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:10,690 and how Joey makes me feel 103 00:03:10,690 --> 00:03:12,234 and how I want to make him feel. 104 00:03:12,234 --> 00:03:13,193 - Where are we going? - Let's get some beignets! 105 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:15,862 - Beignets, let's do it. - [laughs] 106 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:17,531 I'm starting to fall for him. 107 00:03:17,531 --> 00:03:19,324 So I think that she would be really excited for me 108 00:03:19,324 --> 00:03:20,826 and really happy. 109 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:22,119 But it is difficult. 110 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:23,412 Um... 111 00:03:23,412 --> 00:03:25,205 [laughs] There's a butterfly. 112 00:03:25,205 --> 00:03:28,708 Um...um... 113 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:30,627 yeah, it is difficult just thinking about, like, 114 00:03:30,627 --> 00:03:32,212 the future and, like, knowing that she isn't gonna 115 00:03:32,212 --> 00:03:33,588 be there for those big moments. 116 00:03:33,588 --> 00:03:34,589 It's hard. 117 00:03:34,589 --> 00:03:35,549 - You want to share one? 118 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:37,259 - Yeah. 119 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:39,261 There you go. - Beautiful. 120 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:40,846 - Thank you. 121 00:03:40,846 --> 00:03:43,056 - Is there any way to eat these and not be messy? 122 00:03:43,056 --> 00:03:43,974 Attagirl. 123 00:03:45,142 --> 00:03:47,269 [camera shutter clicking] 124 00:03:47,269 --> 00:03:48,645 Got someone in a wedding dress over there. 125 00:03:48,645 --> 00:03:51,523 - Wait. What? 126 00:03:51,523 --> 00:03:53,859 I think she's taking her pictures. 127 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:55,652 - So-- 128 00:03:55,652 --> 00:03:57,362 - What are the odds, though, that, like, she's just 129 00:03:57,362 --> 00:03:58,947 walking around taking bridals, and we're just like-- 130 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:00,949 - How does that make you feel seeing that? 131 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:03,910 - I mean, I think it's, like, an exciting idea. 132 00:04:03,910 --> 00:04:05,579 - Yeah? 133 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:06,538 - You know, in a couple weeks, like, that-- 134 00:04:06,538 --> 00:04:08,707 you know, that could be my-- 135 00:04:08,707 --> 00:04:09,833 you know, in the cards for me. 136 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:11,585 - Mm-hmm. 137 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:13,879 - Every step, it, like, feels like it's, like, real. 138 00:04:13,879 --> 00:04:15,172 - Mm-hmm. - Especially, like, you, like, 139 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:16,631 meeting my family today and everything, 140 00:04:16,631 --> 00:04:18,133 I think it's exciting. 141 00:04:18,133 --> 00:04:19,509 But, yeah, I'm not gonna lie. 142 00:04:19,509 --> 00:04:22,512 Like, I am pretty terrified, um, 143 00:04:22,512 --> 00:04:25,640 about just, like, you know-- 144 00:04:25,640 --> 00:04:29,686 'cause I don't really know, you know, like, what could happen. 145 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:30,937 - Like, what scares you? 146 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:32,314 - I don't know. Like, being-- 147 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:33,523 getting heartbroken. - And I understand that. 148 00:04:33,523 --> 00:04:35,025 I've been in that position. 149 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:37,110 I know how hard it is to kind of let yourself go 150 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:38,778 or be fully in it with all of that. 151 00:04:38,778 --> 00:04:40,906 And I'm still fearful that at the end of this, 152 00:04:40,906 --> 00:04:42,032 I'll be that person that, you know, 153 00:04:42,032 --> 00:04:43,450 gets down on one knee, 154 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:45,535 and then the person I'm with isn't fully there. 155 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:49,372 All I can ask is for you to be fully how you feel 156 00:04:49,372 --> 00:04:50,749 and be honest with yourself, 157 00:04:50,749 --> 00:04:52,209 because that's what I'm trying to do too. 158 00:04:52,209 --> 00:04:54,002 I'm so ready, and I just-- 159 00:04:54,002 --> 00:04:56,129 I want the person I'm with to be ready too. 160 00:04:56,129 --> 00:04:57,464 - It's nice to hear you say that. 161 00:04:57,464 --> 00:04:59,549 - Cheers to seeing the potential future. 162 00:04:59,549 --> 00:05:01,426 - Cheers to love and marriage and all the beautiful things 163 00:05:01,426 --> 00:05:02,427 that come along. 164 00:05:02,427 --> 00:05:04,971 - I like it. 165 00:05:04,971 --> 00:05:07,516 My biggest fear would be that Kelsey lets 166 00:05:07,516 --> 00:05:09,518 that fear of heartbreak take away from her 167 00:05:09,518 --> 00:05:12,020 giving into what all of this can be. 168 00:05:12,020 --> 00:05:15,232 All the time that we put in and all of the real feelings 169 00:05:15,232 --> 00:05:18,735 could be for nothing if she lets that fear get in the way. 170 00:05:18,735 --> 00:05:20,237 - Second line. - Second line. 171 00:05:20,237 --> 00:05:22,030 [band playing] 172 00:05:22,030 --> 00:05:23,740 She has real fears like I do. 173 00:05:23,740 --> 00:05:27,285 But I just want us to give into this fully, 174 00:05:27,285 --> 00:05:28,703 because I see that future with her. 175 00:05:28,703 --> 00:05:31,540 ♪ ♪ 176 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:35,252 ♪ Oh, when the saints go marching in ♪ 177 00:05:35,252 --> 00:05:38,255 [soft music] 178 00:05:38,255 --> 00:05:42,926 ♪ ♪ 179 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:45,011 Going through the streets of New Orleans 180 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:47,389 and being able to just interact with each other, 181 00:05:47,389 --> 00:05:51,643 have some fun, and seeing Kelsey in her element today... 182 00:05:51,643 --> 00:05:53,979 - This little place called Molly's. 183 00:05:53,979 --> 00:05:55,647 - She has this brightness to her. 184 00:05:55,647 --> 00:05:58,066 She has this different level of excitement and joy 185 00:05:58,066 --> 00:06:00,443 that is just contagious. 186 00:06:00,443 --> 00:06:03,363 I just know I could be happy every day 187 00:06:03,363 --> 00:06:04,948 if Kelsey was the person I was with. 188 00:06:04,948 --> 00:06:06,283 ♪ ♪ 189 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:07,284 - Oh, my God. 190 00:06:07,284 --> 00:06:08,368 I'm, like, just beaming. 191 00:06:08,368 --> 00:06:09,369 - I can tell. 192 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:11,079 I love that, though. 193 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:12,372 I love seeing you this excited today. 194 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:13,290 Like, it's just-- this is bringing out 195 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:14,749 a different side of you. 196 00:06:14,749 --> 00:06:16,293 - This week, like, especially, like, 197 00:06:16,293 --> 00:06:18,336 you meeting my family and everything is so exciting. 198 00:06:18,336 --> 00:06:19,963 And then I start thinking about your family. 199 00:06:19,963 --> 00:06:21,381 I also think about your mom. 200 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:22,674 I think about if they would like me. 201 00:06:22,674 --> 00:06:23,717 - I love that you're thinking about that. 202 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:25,468 - Yeah. [laughs] - I do. 203 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:26,970 That's down the road, but it's also not that far away. 204 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:28,680 So I love that you're thinking about it. 205 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:30,098 - Yeah. 206 00:06:30,098 --> 00:06:32,434 - Speaking about Mom, today is one of those days 207 00:06:32,434 --> 00:06:33,977 I'm sure that's a little bit tough. 208 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:35,937 - Yeah. - So how are you doing? 209 00:06:35,937 --> 00:06:38,356 - Um, yeah, I feel like it is hard. 210 00:06:38,356 --> 00:06:39,900 Like, I obviously wish that--you know, 211 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:41,151 that she could meet you. 212 00:06:41,151 --> 00:06:43,653 I think that she would love you. 213 00:06:43,653 --> 00:06:45,655 I think that she would ask you some difficult questions 214 00:06:45,655 --> 00:06:47,115 that need to be asked. 215 00:06:47,115 --> 00:06:48,742 But, yeah, no, I miss her a lot. 216 00:06:48,742 --> 00:06:50,493 I miss her in moments where it's like-- 217 00:06:50,493 --> 00:06:53,663 it just feels like she should be here. 218 00:06:53,663 --> 00:06:54,914 [crying] Um... 219 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:56,458 - It's OK. 220 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:58,918 - But I know it's gonna be hard 221 00:06:58,918 --> 00:07:01,713 for, like, even my dad, like, going through this without her, 222 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:03,673 you know, being like, oh, my gosh. 223 00:07:03,673 --> 00:07:05,550 At the end of this, like, my daughter could get engaged. 224 00:07:05,550 --> 00:07:07,510 Like, big life moments, like, none of this makes sense. 225 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:10,680 And, like--like, why isn't she here for this? 226 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:11,931 But I don't know. 227 00:07:11,931 --> 00:07:13,850 Like... 228 00:07:13,850 --> 00:07:14,851 - She is in her own way. 229 00:07:14,851 --> 00:07:16,853 - Yeah, she is. 230 00:07:16,853 --> 00:07:18,938 - It's OK. - Mm-hmm. 231 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:21,733 Yeah. 232 00:07:21,733 --> 00:07:25,403 You make me feel amazing... 233 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:27,864 even when I'm sad. 234 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:29,574 My mom would love Joey. 235 00:07:29,574 --> 00:07:30,742 I think that she would, like, squeeze his face. 236 00:07:30,742 --> 00:07:33,328 And I just miss her. 237 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:35,872 [somber music] 238 00:07:35,872 --> 00:07:38,875 Her opinion of people always mattered so much to me. 239 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:42,212 But now I do really rely on my dad. 240 00:07:42,212 --> 00:07:43,213 Do I have mascara under my eye? 241 00:07:43,213 --> 00:07:44,255 - No. You look beautiful. 242 00:07:44,255 --> 00:07:47,175 - [laughs] 243 00:07:47,175 --> 00:07:49,177 But are you ready to go meet them? 244 00:07:49,177 --> 00:07:50,261 - I'm so ready. 245 00:07:50,261 --> 00:07:51,346 - All right, let's go. 246 00:07:51,346 --> 00:07:53,139 - Let's do it. 247 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:55,266 I think tonight is very important. 248 00:07:55,266 --> 00:07:57,727 So I want it to go well. 249 00:07:57,727 --> 00:08:01,147 I'm not really sure fully what to expect. 250 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:04,067 But I'm ready to, you know, answer difficult questions. 251 00:08:04,067 --> 00:08:05,235 I'm ready to just, like, tell them 252 00:08:05,235 --> 00:08:06,861 how much I care about Joey. 253 00:08:06,861 --> 00:08:08,988 And hopefully, Joey tells them the same. 254 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:10,615 ♪ ♪ 255 00:08:10,615 --> 00:08:11,700 [squeals] 256 00:08:11,700 --> 00:08:14,077 ♪ ♪ 257 00:08:16,454 --> 00:08:19,833 [soft music] 258 00:08:19,833 --> 00:08:21,626 - Yay! 259 00:08:21,626 --> 00:08:23,128 I'm pumped. - I'm excited. 260 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:24,587 It's gonna be great. 261 00:08:24,587 --> 00:08:28,633 - Today couldn't have went better for Joey and I. 262 00:08:28,633 --> 00:08:33,304 But heading to tonight, I'm feeling pretty anxious. 263 00:08:33,304 --> 00:08:35,515 I love my family so much. 264 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:36,933 They mean so much to me. 265 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:38,601 And you never really are sure 266 00:08:38,601 --> 00:08:40,603 going into any situation like this 267 00:08:40,603 --> 00:08:42,814 what reservations they have to it all. 268 00:08:42,814 --> 00:08:44,733 - This it? - Yep. 269 00:08:44,733 --> 00:08:46,651 It's just, you know, very important to me 270 00:08:46,651 --> 00:08:48,653 to get validation from them. 271 00:08:48,653 --> 00:08:50,905 ♪ ♪ 272 00:08:50,905 --> 00:08:52,449 - [gasps] Speaking of. 273 00:08:52,449 --> 00:08:55,368 - Birdie! 274 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:58,329 - Going into tonight, I'm very nervous. 275 00:08:58,329 --> 00:09:00,498 I know how important her family is. 276 00:09:00,498 --> 00:09:02,500 I know how special of a person her dad is. 277 00:09:02,500 --> 00:09:03,668 - How's it going? - Hey, Joey. 278 00:09:03,668 --> 00:09:04,961 How you doing? I'm Mark. 279 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:06,087 - So nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 280 00:09:06,087 --> 00:09:08,089 - So if tonight doesn't go well, 281 00:09:08,089 --> 00:09:10,091 I know she'll be crushed. 282 00:09:10,091 --> 00:09:12,093 I want to have a future with Kelsey 283 00:09:12,093 --> 00:09:15,847 and have no doubt that what we have is worthwhile 284 00:09:15,847 --> 00:09:17,682 and strong and real. 285 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:19,476 - So, like-- 286 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:20,643 - What? 287 00:09:20,643 --> 00:09:21,644 - Haven't heard from you for like-- 288 00:09:21,644 --> 00:09:23,271 - I know! [laughter] 289 00:09:23,271 --> 00:09:24,773 - I think we need to update him on what we've been up to, 290 00:09:24,773 --> 00:09:25,982 maybe a little bit more. - Yeah, yeah. 291 00:09:25,982 --> 00:09:27,525 So I'm not kidnapped. - Good. 292 00:09:27,525 --> 00:09:31,112 [laughter] Let's get that out of the way. 293 00:09:31,112 --> 00:09:33,406 - Um, so we got to go to Spain. 294 00:09:33,406 --> 00:09:34,949 [laughs] - Oh, wow. 295 00:09:34,949 --> 00:09:37,327 - And that's where we had our first one-on-one. 296 00:09:37,327 --> 00:09:40,789 And then after that, we went to Canada. 297 00:09:40,789 --> 00:09:42,248 - Mm-hmm. - And that was my first, like, 298 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:43,750 group date back after a one-on-one. 299 00:09:43,750 --> 00:09:45,668 And it was, like, pretty hectic just being, like, 300 00:09:45,668 --> 00:09:46,920 oh, there's other girls here. 301 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,880 [laughter] 302 00:09:48,880 --> 00:09:51,174 - I haven't seen Kelsey for six weeks. 303 00:09:51,174 --> 00:09:53,009 And it's been very hard not to see her, 304 00:09:53,009 --> 00:09:54,969 not to communicate with her. 305 00:09:54,969 --> 00:09:56,805 This is a scary process. 306 00:09:56,805 --> 00:09:58,723 And with something like this, I think it's very difficult 307 00:09:58,723 --> 00:10:00,433 not to have her mother here. 308 00:10:00,433 --> 00:10:02,185 She was a very protective mother, 309 00:10:02,185 --> 00:10:04,104 and it would never be a shortage 310 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:05,980 of questions with her here. 311 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:08,191 Is this is your first time to Louisiana? 312 00:10:08,191 --> 00:10:09,692 - This is the second time I've been here. 313 00:10:09,692 --> 00:10:11,361 But it was special today because we got to kind of 314 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:12,862 do it in our own way. 315 00:10:12,862 --> 00:10:15,073 - Throughout, like, today, every time 316 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:16,741 I would talk about Mom, I kept seeing 317 00:10:16,741 --> 00:10:18,076 butterflies flying around. 318 00:10:18,076 --> 00:10:19,744 And I was like, she's here. 319 00:10:19,744 --> 00:10:20,912 And I was like, and she's trying to get 320 00:10:20,912 --> 00:10:22,247 on camera, y'all. [laughter] 321 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:23,957 - Mom ain't missing this moment. 322 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:25,375 - But guess what. - What? 323 00:10:25,375 --> 00:10:26,876 [gasps] 324 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:28,419 Ah! There's Mom! 325 00:10:28,419 --> 00:10:29,629 - Yeah. 326 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:31,005 We have, like, a ton of pictures. 327 00:10:31,005 --> 00:10:32,423 - That's my mom. - That's amazing. 328 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:33,842 - My mom looks so cute. 329 00:10:33,842 --> 00:10:35,343 - She's beautiful. 330 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:36,553 - Oh, my gosh. 331 00:10:36,553 --> 00:10:38,388 Mom looks so pretty. 332 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:40,181 - I can't tell you how much I've wanted 333 00:10:40,181 --> 00:10:41,766 to see a picture of her. 334 00:10:41,766 --> 00:10:43,601 This is so special. 335 00:10:43,601 --> 00:10:45,728 - God, you look so cute! 336 00:10:45,728 --> 00:10:47,564 - Young stud. 337 00:10:47,564 --> 00:10:49,065 - I don't know if I've even seen half these pictures. 338 00:10:49,065 --> 00:10:50,608 - Right? - It's so fun. 339 00:10:50,608 --> 00:10:52,152 Taylor would play tug-of-war with our dolls. 340 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:53,570 - Is that in her mouth right now? 341 00:10:53,570 --> 00:10:54,571 - Yeah. - That's her mouth. 342 00:10:54,571 --> 00:10:56,406 She put it in her mouth. 343 00:10:56,406 --> 00:10:59,367 - Kelsey's the one who takes the most after Mom for sure. 344 00:10:59,367 --> 00:11:02,245 She's just like, hey, I'm me, and, like, 345 00:11:02,245 --> 00:11:04,372 I'm gonna be the sunshine person just like Mama was. 346 00:11:04,372 --> 00:11:06,207 - I love this. - A little snapshot, right? 347 00:11:06,207 --> 00:11:07,792 - This is so special. - Yeah. 348 00:11:07,792 --> 00:11:08,751 - Thank you. 349 00:11:08,751 --> 00:11:10,253 I love you. - I love you. 350 00:11:10,253 --> 00:11:11,963 - Hey, Birdie, want to have a little chitchat? 351 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:13,298 - Yeah, let's do it. - OK. 352 00:11:13,298 --> 00:11:14,716 [laughter] 353 00:11:14,716 --> 00:11:16,968 Kelsey deserves the best of the best, 354 00:11:16,968 --> 00:11:19,804 somebody as special to them as my parents 355 00:11:19,804 --> 00:11:21,472 had with each other. 356 00:11:21,472 --> 00:11:24,934 And I'm afraid for her if she gets her heart broken. 357 00:11:24,934 --> 00:11:26,728 Like, I just want her to be happy. 358 00:11:26,728 --> 00:11:27,979 - How are you? 359 00:11:27,979 --> 00:11:29,272 I miss you. - I miss you too. 360 00:11:29,272 --> 00:11:31,274 - It's so weird, like, you know, 361 00:11:31,274 --> 00:11:32,609 not being able to call and, like, 362 00:11:32,609 --> 00:11:34,402 vent or just need, like, reassurance. 363 00:11:34,402 --> 00:11:36,112 Like, I kept pinching myself today just being like, 364 00:11:36,112 --> 00:11:37,113 oh, my gosh. 365 00:11:37,113 --> 00:11:38,489 Like, oh, he's in New Orleans. 366 00:11:38,489 --> 00:11:39,699 Like, oh, he wants to meet my family. 367 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:41,200 I want him to meet my family. 368 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:42,452 Like, all these crazy emotions, 369 00:11:42,452 --> 00:11:43,995 and like, I've been, like, kind of, like, 370 00:11:43,995 --> 00:11:45,163 holding back a little bit, 371 00:11:45,163 --> 00:11:46,372 'cause I want to see the dynamic 372 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:47,665 with, like, family and everything. 373 00:11:47,665 --> 00:11:48,875 And so far, it's been like-- 374 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:49,834 I don't know, y'all. 375 00:11:49,834 --> 00:11:51,252 I don't know. 376 00:11:51,252 --> 00:11:53,087 It just seems like it's gonna go well. 377 00:11:53,087 --> 00:11:54,672 - I think that we all know, like, if you're 378 00:11:54,672 --> 00:11:57,550 bringing a guy to us, like, he's going to be a great guy. 379 00:11:57,550 --> 00:12:01,304 But have there been many, like, complications or, like-- 380 00:12:01,304 --> 00:12:03,389 I don't know-- something to like-- 381 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:06,100 argument to, like, work through together? 382 00:12:06,100 --> 00:12:07,477 - Not really. 383 00:12:07,477 --> 00:12:09,687 I think the only thing with, like-- 384 00:12:09,687 --> 00:12:12,065 I don't really know where he's at with the other girls. 385 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:14,025 I know where we're at. 386 00:12:14,025 --> 00:12:15,860 And you know, maybe he's further along with other girls. 387 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:17,236 And so I think that 388 00:12:17,236 --> 00:12:18,279 that's what I'm, like, kind of scared about. 389 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:19,322 - Yeah. 390 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:20,907 I'm also afraid for, like, 391 00:12:20,907 --> 00:12:22,492 you know, if you get to this point 392 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:26,704 and, like, the moment happens that you do get sent home, 393 00:12:26,704 --> 00:12:28,957 like, I don't want you to have your little heart broken. 394 00:12:28,957 --> 00:12:30,458 - Yeah, I think--I love that. 395 00:12:30,458 --> 00:12:32,710 I appreciate that. 396 00:12:32,710 --> 00:12:34,879 But I think that I've really tried to, like, 397 00:12:34,879 --> 00:12:36,381 give this my all. 398 00:12:36,381 --> 00:12:37,924 So at the end of the day, if it's not me, 399 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:40,176 like, at least, like, I know I really tried. 400 00:12:40,176 --> 00:12:42,095 And I put myself out there. 401 00:12:42,095 --> 00:12:44,264 - I do feel really protective over you. 402 00:12:44,264 --> 00:12:46,891 And I want you to have nothing but the happiest 403 00:12:46,891 --> 00:12:49,102 of times, like, forever. 404 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:51,521 Like, no bad times, only happy times, that's it. 405 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:52,772 That's all. 406 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:54,357 - I love you too. 407 00:12:54,357 --> 00:12:57,902 - Joey, can we have a quick talk? 408 00:12:57,902 --> 00:12:59,862 Kelsey's got a heart of gold. 409 00:12:59,862 --> 00:13:01,114 - A nice little setup. 410 00:13:01,114 --> 00:13:03,241 - Tonight I'm looking to see 411 00:13:03,241 --> 00:13:06,244 if Joey cares for Kelsey like I care for Kelsey. 412 00:13:06,244 --> 00:13:07,954 Is he a protector? 413 00:13:07,954 --> 00:13:11,958 Is he someone that would, you know, keep her happy? 414 00:13:11,958 --> 00:13:14,961 When I talked to Kelsey before she left to do "The Bachelor," 415 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,839 I wasn't sure about it, right? 416 00:13:17,839 --> 00:13:21,718 Um, my biggest fear was that as she's developing feelings 417 00:13:21,718 --> 00:13:23,803 for you, it would have been a difficult thing 418 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:26,681 to see you going on a date with someone else. 419 00:13:26,681 --> 00:13:28,016 - Yeah. 420 00:13:28,016 --> 00:13:30,727 For me, it's-- it's a weird feeling 421 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:32,562 when there are multiple people. 422 00:13:32,562 --> 00:13:35,106 And I'm always trying to pay attention and check in. 423 00:13:35,106 --> 00:13:37,108 And I can tell you, you would be so proud of her, 424 00:13:37,108 --> 00:13:38,735 how she's been through this. 425 00:13:38,735 --> 00:13:40,737 So I just feel special and lucky 426 00:13:40,737 --> 00:13:42,030 to have gotten to meet her. 427 00:13:42,030 --> 00:13:43,197 And I know that it wouldn't have happened 428 00:13:43,197 --> 00:13:44,615 unless I've done something like this, 429 00:13:44,615 --> 00:13:45,700 which is why I'm so grateful. 430 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:47,201 - Yeah. 431 00:13:47,201 --> 00:13:50,163 When I met Kelsey's mom, 432 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:51,247 it was like I knew it right away. 433 00:13:51,247 --> 00:13:52,415 - Mm. 434 00:13:52,415 --> 00:13:54,208 - In a normal dating situation, 435 00:13:54,208 --> 00:13:57,628 ideally, you would date one person at a time. 436 00:13:57,628 --> 00:14:00,757 How do you know when you actually find the right one? 437 00:14:00,757 --> 00:14:02,717 - Yeah, it's difficult for me. 438 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:04,844 I have a lot of days where I've struggled 439 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:07,889 because there are feelings that are truthfully real. 440 00:14:07,889 --> 00:14:10,224 And you find yourself holding back from time to time. 441 00:14:10,224 --> 00:14:13,644 Because I want every word I speak, 442 00:14:13,644 --> 00:14:16,981 every moment, everything I say to have a lot of intention, 443 00:14:16,981 --> 00:14:18,858 but the reason I'm holding back is because 444 00:14:18,858 --> 00:14:21,944 I am trying to be aware of her heart. 445 00:14:21,944 --> 00:14:25,698 And all I can tell you is that my feelings for her are real, 446 00:14:25,698 --> 00:14:27,366 and they do make sense. 447 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:29,077 And I'm extremely hopeful. 448 00:14:29,077 --> 00:14:30,995 I really am. - Yeah. 449 00:14:30,995 --> 00:14:32,205 Well, that's very comforting. 450 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:34,290 You know, helps my heart. 451 00:14:34,290 --> 00:14:36,167 So after talking with Joey, I felt-- 452 00:14:36,167 --> 00:14:38,336 I felt reassured. 453 00:14:38,336 --> 00:14:39,879 But as a father, 454 00:14:39,879 --> 00:14:42,381 I'm, of course, concerned with Kelsey. 455 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:45,885 I think a man deserving of Kelsey is one that she picks. 456 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:49,222 So I'm looking forward to talking with her. 457 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:50,640 ♪ ♪ 458 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:51,682 How you doing? 459 00:14:51,682 --> 00:14:53,267 - I'm good. - Yeah? 460 00:14:53,267 --> 00:14:54,894 Well, I mean, but with, like, everything. 461 00:14:54,894 --> 00:14:56,479 - I think that I've definitely had, like, 462 00:14:56,479 --> 00:14:58,439 my ups and downs of, like, throughout this whole process. 463 00:14:58,439 --> 00:15:00,733 But then I had my one-on-one in Spain. 464 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:03,778 And we were strolling around Spain, and it was like-- 465 00:15:03,778 --> 00:15:04,737 just felt like me and my boyfriend 466 00:15:04,737 --> 00:15:05,988 were exploring the city. 467 00:15:05,988 --> 00:15:07,115 - Oh, nice. 468 00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:08,616 - Um, and I told him about Mom 469 00:15:08,616 --> 00:15:11,410 and how you took care of Mom through, like, you know-- 470 00:15:11,410 --> 00:15:13,246 [crying] Like, how sick she got 471 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:15,248 and everything that you did for her. 472 00:15:15,248 --> 00:15:17,375 And you were, like, such a good husband to her. 473 00:15:17,375 --> 00:15:19,544 And, like, I feel like that's what I really look for 474 00:15:19,544 --> 00:15:22,088 is, like, you know, someone that would be there 475 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:23,673 through, like, the hard times 476 00:15:23,673 --> 00:15:25,341 and, like, you know, the good times. 477 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:29,178 And then, like, knowing that-- 478 00:15:29,178 --> 00:15:30,972 knowing that after, like, you saw, like, 479 00:15:30,972 --> 00:15:34,559 the love of your life, like, pass away 480 00:15:34,559 --> 00:15:37,687 and knowing that you had to take care of all of us 481 00:15:37,687 --> 00:15:42,275 and, like, be there for all of us, like, I can't imagine. 482 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:44,610 You know, I want somebody like that for me. 483 00:15:44,610 --> 00:15:46,904 And Mom and you always, like, told us, like, 484 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:48,656 that's what we deserve and not to settle 485 00:15:48,656 --> 00:15:51,117 for someone that, you know, doesn't give us, you know, 486 00:15:51,117 --> 00:15:52,326 everything that we deserve. 487 00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:54,412 And I feel like Joey really does that. 488 00:15:54,412 --> 00:15:58,249 And I could see him doing, like, those things for sure. 489 00:15:58,249 --> 00:16:03,421 - To see the way that he is towards you, right, like, 490 00:16:03,421 --> 00:16:05,339 it's very reassuring. 491 00:16:05,339 --> 00:16:11,596 Um, I want all of you to feel 492 00:16:11,596 --> 00:16:15,474 that--that feeling I had with your mom. 493 00:16:15,474 --> 00:16:20,354 ♪ ♪ 494 00:16:20,354 --> 00:16:23,024 Because it's, like, the best thing in the world. 495 00:16:23,024 --> 00:16:24,150 - It's crazy. Oh, my God. 496 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:25,568 I'm gonna cry. [laughter] 497 00:16:25,568 --> 00:16:26,944 But, like, I don't know. 498 00:16:26,944 --> 00:16:28,070 Already, I just like-- 499 00:16:28,070 --> 00:16:30,865 I just--I think I love him. 500 00:16:30,865 --> 00:16:32,909 Um, but, no, he's great. 501 00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:34,702 - I love you. 502 00:16:34,702 --> 00:16:36,996 ♪ ♪ 503 00:16:36,996 --> 00:16:38,623 - I love you. - I love you. 504 00:16:38,623 --> 00:16:40,208 There's always a possibility of heartbreak. 505 00:16:40,208 --> 00:16:42,043 You just never know when it's gonna come. 506 00:16:42,043 --> 00:16:44,212 I think Kelsey is ready for the happiness. 507 00:16:44,212 --> 00:16:46,589 Kelsey is ready for enjoying life. 508 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:48,633 Um... 509 00:16:48,633 --> 00:16:51,302 and with that, she has to be ready to, you know, 510 00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:53,971 suffer through heartbreak if that's what happens. 511 00:16:53,971 --> 00:16:55,348 - Thank you. 512 00:16:55,348 --> 00:16:56,891 - I really appreciate it. We'll be seeing you. 513 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:57,975 - Hope to see you soon. 514 00:16:57,975 --> 00:17:00,770 - I feel very, very happy. 515 00:17:00,770 --> 00:17:03,189 And it was wonderful to see Kelsey, 516 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:06,525 to see Joey and the connection that they have. 517 00:17:06,525 --> 00:17:10,738 I understand there's still the other women. 518 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:13,741 But I think Joey will take care of Kelsey. 519 00:17:13,741 --> 00:17:15,701 And I do hope she-- 520 00:17:15,701 --> 00:17:19,914 I do hope she's engaged when she comes home. 521 00:17:19,914 --> 00:17:23,084 - That was special. 522 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:24,252 They were so loving. 523 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:27,797 They were so open and honest. 524 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:30,174 And I'm really, really happy. 525 00:17:30,174 --> 00:17:32,009 - Yeah, I agree. 526 00:17:32,009 --> 00:17:34,720 I am so sure about who you are. 527 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:36,430 But, like, knowing that other people 528 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:38,224 see that and, like, see our connection, 529 00:17:38,224 --> 00:17:39,684 especially my family. 530 00:17:39,684 --> 00:17:41,727 And, like, you know, they mean so much to me. 531 00:17:41,727 --> 00:17:44,397 So for them to just kind of validate my feelings, 532 00:17:44,397 --> 00:17:47,650 I think that, like, that's everything I needed and more. 533 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:49,277 But, yeah, I think, like, 534 00:17:49,277 --> 00:17:51,279 things just feel so right with you. 535 00:17:51,279 --> 00:17:53,698 - It was a great day. - It was a great day. 536 00:17:53,698 --> 00:17:56,701 [soft music] 537 00:17:56,701 --> 00:18:01,163 ♪ ♪ 538 00:18:01,163 --> 00:18:03,457 - I just really am happy with how today went 539 00:18:03,457 --> 00:18:05,334 and especially how tonight went. 540 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:08,379 I would count myself lucky to be a part of this family. 541 00:18:08,379 --> 00:18:11,382 I really, really feel good where Kelsey and I are at. 542 00:18:11,382 --> 00:18:12,925 And I know that we left today stronger 543 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:14,802 than we were going into it. 544 00:18:14,802 --> 00:18:16,762 - Oh, lord. 545 00:18:16,762 --> 00:18:18,598 I don't want to say bye. 546 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:21,934 I am feeling fantastic. 547 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:25,688 That reassurance from my family was very pivotal for me. 548 00:18:25,688 --> 00:18:27,315 ♪ ♪ 549 00:18:27,315 --> 00:18:29,608 Having my mom there would have been amazing. 550 00:18:29,608 --> 00:18:31,360 But throughout this whole date, 551 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:32,612 I felt my mom's presence. 552 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:34,614 - See you soon. - All righty. 553 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:36,115 She wouldn't miss this for the world. 554 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:39,702 And, like, think that she would have loved Joey. 555 00:18:39,702 --> 00:18:42,330 Especially after just him meeting my family, like, 556 00:18:42,330 --> 00:18:44,165 I just want to blurt that I love him. 557 00:18:44,165 --> 00:18:46,834 ♪ ♪ 558 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:49,086 I'm ready for whatever may come. 559 00:18:49,086 --> 00:18:50,379 And I'm ready to fight for him. 560 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:53,007 And I hope that he feels the same way. 561 00:18:56,552 --> 00:18:58,804 - Are you ready to open your heart to someone? 562 00:18:58,804 --> 00:19:01,057 Apply to be on the next season of "The Bachelorette." 563 00:19:01,057 --> 00:19:03,934 Go to abc.com/casting now. 564 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:08,689 [upbeat music] 565 00:19:08,689 --> 00:19:14,403 ♪ ♪ 566 00:19:14,403 --> 00:19:16,822 [quacking] 567 00:19:16,822 --> 00:19:19,784 - Today we are in Rancho Cucamonga, California, 568 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:21,202 for Rachel's Hometown. 569 00:19:21,202 --> 00:19:22,620 - Hello. 570 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:23,913 - Hi. 571 00:19:23,913 --> 00:19:25,247 I enjoy doing anything with Rachel, 572 00:19:25,247 --> 00:19:27,124 and we always have a fun time, 573 00:19:27,124 --> 00:19:29,543 and I love just how we--we sync and vibe with one another. 574 00:19:29,543 --> 00:19:30,795 It's easy. 575 00:19:30,795 --> 00:19:32,254 I missed you. - Hi. 576 00:19:32,254 --> 00:19:34,965 - I am really excited to meet Rachel's family 577 00:19:34,965 --> 00:19:37,259 because of the whole Hawaii connection. 578 00:19:37,259 --> 00:19:38,594 It's a special place for me too. 579 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:39,845 I've spent a lot of time there. 580 00:19:39,845 --> 00:19:41,097 It's--it's a part of me. 581 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:42,390 And she's from there. She grew up there. 582 00:19:42,390 --> 00:19:43,391 She was born there. 583 00:19:43,391 --> 00:19:45,351 - Welcome to Rancho Cucamonga, 584 00:19:45,351 --> 00:19:47,311 my semi-home. - Mm-hmm. 585 00:19:47,311 --> 00:19:48,938 - My big thing is, like, home is wherever family is. 586 00:19:48,938 --> 00:19:50,314 - Mm-hmm. 587 00:19:50,314 --> 00:19:51,649 - So we didn't get to go to Hawaii, 588 00:19:51,649 --> 00:19:53,401 but my family flew out to bring it to us. 589 00:19:53,401 --> 00:19:54,610 - I'm very excited. 590 00:19:54,610 --> 00:19:55,861 It seems like there's always something 591 00:19:55,861 --> 00:19:57,154 to look forward to with Rachel. 592 00:19:57,154 --> 00:19:58,656 There's always so much more to uncover. 593 00:19:58,656 --> 00:20:00,616 I think seeing her family, she should be 594 00:20:00,616 --> 00:20:02,118 the most comfortable she's been yet. 595 00:20:02,118 --> 00:20:04,078 I'm excited, and I'm hopeful. 596 00:20:04,078 --> 00:20:05,663 - I'm really nervous. I don't know if you can tell. 597 00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:07,748 - Why are you nervous? What's up? 598 00:20:07,748 --> 00:20:09,333 - You know my family's very, very important to me. 599 00:20:09,333 --> 00:20:12,253 Just, like, today will be a lot of the Filipino culture 600 00:20:12,253 --> 00:20:13,254 and the Hawaiian culture because it's just 601 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:15,005 a huge part of who I am. - Yeah. 602 00:20:15,005 --> 00:20:17,675 - When you meet my mom, it's a Filipino thing, 603 00:20:17,675 --> 00:20:19,510 and it's called the mano po. - Mm-hmm. 604 00:20:19,510 --> 00:20:21,470 - And so you, like, grab her hand, and you go like this. 605 00:20:21,470 --> 00:20:23,264 - OK. - It's like a sign of respect. 606 00:20:23,264 --> 00:20:24,849 - So I have to do this first. 607 00:20:24,849 --> 00:20:26,475 - Yeah, it's like a sign of respect to her. 608 00:20:26,475 --> 00:20:27,643 - OK. 609 00:20:27,643 --> 00:20:29,395 - You'll meet my dad, Hakim. - Mm-hmm. 610 00:20:29,395 --> 00:20:31,188 - You can say, Mr. Nance. 611 00:20:31,188 --> 00:20:32,231 - Mr. Nance it is. 612 00:20:32,231 --> 00:20:33,858 - Until you can say Uncle. - OK. 613 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:35,526 - I want to make sure that I'm representing them well 614 00:20:35,526 --> 00:20:36,986 and that they're proud of, like, you and I 615 00:20:36,986 --> 00:20:38,612 and, like, us being together. 616 00:20:38,612 --> 00:20:41,407 And like, this isn't just a normal way of dating. 617 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,367 I have very strong feelings for Joey. 618 00:20:43,367 --> 00:20:44,785 I do see a future with him. 619 00:20:44,785 --> 00:20:46,412 I do see myself falling in love with him. 620 00:20:46,412 --> 00:20:48,038 I haven't said the L word to him yet 621 00:20:48,038 --> 00:20:50,416 because a huge part of being in a relationship 622 00:20:50,416 --> 00:20:53,085 is I need to see how you interact with my family. 623 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:55,963 The last guy I brought home got really close to my parents. 624 00:20:55,963 --> 00:20:57,006 We were almost engaged. 625 00:20:57,006 --> 00:20:58,340 So it's, like, a big deal. 626 00:20:58,340 --> 00:21:00,676 I've been through true, true heartbreak. 627 00:21:00,676 --> 00:21:04,555 That breakup, my dad and my mom took it really hard. 628 00:21:04,555 --> 00:21:06,307 So through all of this, I think their main concern 629 00:21:06,307 --> 00:21:09,727 is making sure that I'm not, you know, just hurt again. 630 00:21:09,727 --> 00:21:11,520 This is my auntie's home. - Mm-hmm. 631 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:13,981 - This whole journey is nontraditional. 632 00:21:13,981 --> 00:21:15,483 So I know my family. 633 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:18,819 They definitely won't be huge fans of it, I don't think. 634 00:21:18,819 --> 00:21:20,196 But we'll see. 635 00:21:20,196 --> 00:21:21,989 [laughs] It's fine. 636 00:21:21,989 --> 00:21:23,365 Just a little bit nervous. - It's OK. 637 00:21:23,365 --> 00:21:24,658 - OK, I just want it to go really well. 638 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:25,910 - I do too. 639 00:21:25,910 --> 00:21:27,203 - OK. - You got this. 640 00:21:27,203 --> 00:21:27,953 - You're gonna help me out. - We got this. 641 00:21:27,953 --> 00:21:28,954 - OK. 642 00:21:28,954 --> 00:21:31,665 ♪ ♪ 643 00:21:31,665 --> 00:21:33,125 [relaxed music] 644 00:21:33,125 --> 00:21:34,877 - Go, Liam. - Go, Liam. 645 00:21:34,877 --> 00:21:36,086 Go, Liam. 646 00:21:36,086 --> 00:21:37,838 Hey, hey, hey. 647 00:21:37,838 --> 00:21:39,340 [laughter] 648 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:40,800 [cheering] 649 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:41,800 Hi, guys. 650 00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:42,927 Oh, my gosh. 651 00:21:42,927 --> 00:21:45,179 Hi, baby. Aw. 652 00:21:45,179 --> 00:21:46,222 I love you. This is Uncle Joey. 653 00:21:46,222 --> 00:21:47,431 - Hi. - Can I get a high-five? 654 00:21:47,431 --> 00:21:48,724 - High-five? - Yeah. 655 00:21:48,724 --> 00:21:50,768 How we doing? 656 00:21:50,768 --> 00:21:53,062 - Hey, baby girl. 657 00:21:53,062 --> 00:21:55,231 - Thank you. No, it's good. It's good. 658 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:56,524 This is Joey. 659 00:21:56,524 --> 00:21:58,234 - So nice to meet you. So nice to meet you. 660 00:21:58,234 --> 00:21:59,568 How we doing? - All right. 661 00:21:59,568 --> 00:22:01,612 - Rachel's family is so important to her. 662 00:22:01,612 --> 00:22:03,280 I see how much she loves her dad, 663 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:04,782 how much she has a relationship 664 00:22:04,782 --> 00:22:06,450 with her mom and sister. 665 00:22:06,450 --> 00:22:08,786 So I know that today has a lot of weight. 666 00:22:08,786 --> 00:22:10,996 It can go any direction. 667 00:22:10,996 --> 00:22:12,456 - Well, this is the man. This is Joey. 668 00:22:12,456 --> 00:22:13,707 [laughter] - Hi. 669 00:22:13,707 --> 00:22:14,959 So nice to meet you. 670 00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:16,335 - Aw. 671 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:17,586 [cheering] 672 00:22:17,586 --> 00:22:19,171 I learned. 673 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:20,965 - My gosh! 674 00:22:20,965 --> 00:22:22,550 - So nice to meet you. 675 00:22:22,550 --> 00:22:23,592 - Oh, my gosh. 676 00:22:23,592 --> 00:22:25,636 - These are for you. 677 00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:27,680 - Meeting Joey, he's such a good sport 678 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:29,348 with doing the amin with me. 679 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:31,308 And I loved how he just really honored 680 00:22:31,308 --> 00:22:33,143 and respected my husband and me. 681 00:22:33,143 --> 00:22:34,353 - This is everyone. - This is-- 682 00:22:34,353 --> 00:22:35,646 - Exciting. 683 00:22:35,646 --> 00:22:36,939 - Part of the Angeles ohana. 684 00:22:36,939 --> 00:22:37,773 - Welcome, welcome. - So excited to be here. 685 00:22:37,773 --> 00:22:38,941 - Oh, my gosh. 686 00:22:38,941 --> 00:22:40,526 Family means a lot to us. 687 00:22:40,526 --> 00:22:43,195 So I really admired that about him. 688 00:22:43,195 --> 00:22:46,365 A full pig represents honor for the celebrant. 689 00:22:46,365 --> 00:22:48,784 So this is really a special occasion, 690 00:22:48,784 --> 00:22:49,743 just welcoming you to the family. 691 00:22:49,743 --> 00:22:50,786 - This is amazing. 692 00:22:50,786 --> 00:22:52,162 Thank you so much. 693 00:22:52,162 --> 00:22:53,539 - OK, maybe you can help me then. 694 00:22:53,539 --> 00:22:55,374 - Yeah, I can try. I'll do my best. 695 00:22:55,374 --> 00:22:56,750 - Enjoying yourself? 696 00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:58,002 - Yeah, no, he's great, 697 00:22:58,002 --> 00:22:59,086 but I just missed you guys a lot. 698 00:22:59,086 --> 00:23:00,796 - Yeah. - Oh, yeah. 699 00:23:00,796 --> 00:23:02,923 - In the Filipino culture, if the suitor 700 00:23:02,923 --> 00:23:05,217 is interested in the woman, he has to eat the ear. 701 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:06,218 - Yeah. 702 00:23:06,218 --> 00:23:08,679 - Yeah, well-- 703 00:23:08,679 --> 00:23:09,972 - All right. 704 00:23:09,972 --> 00:23:12,266 - Because our family is multicultural, 705 00:23:12,266 --> 00:23:15,352 I love how he was just so open to trying the pig's ear. 706 00:23:15,352 --> 00:23:17,688 And he was very respectful. 707 00:23:17,688 --> 00:23:19,273 - Want to have some of this sauce. 708 00:23:19,273 --> 00:23:21,859 Eating the pig tasted really good. 709 00:23:21,859 --> 00:23:23,360 I just love the idea of family 710 00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:24,737 coming together, having traditions. 711 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:26,488 And that gets me excited 712 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:28,949 because it makes me want to be a part of it. 713 00:23:28,949 --> 00:23:30,701 all: Rachel, Rachel! 714 00:23:30,701 --> 00:23:32,119 - Oh, my God! - Oh! 715 00:23:32,119 --> 00:23:33,203 - He's gonna help you again though. 716 00:23:33,203 --> 00:23:34,747 Watch. Watch. There it is. Yeah! 717 00:23:34,747 --> 00:23:36,916 - There we go. 718 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:38,959 - I love seeing, you know, Joey and my sister. 719 00:23:38,959 --> 00:23:40,836 He's a gentleman. 720 00:23:40,836 --> 00:23:43,047 He's always just checking if she needs anything. 721 00:23:43,047 --> 00:23:45,674 He gets along with my son, my sister's nephew. 722 00:23:45,674 --> 00:23:47,676 - Let's see it. Let's see it. - OK, toss it, bud. 723 00:23:47,676 --> 00:23:48,427 - Oh, he's going for the distance. 724 00:23:48,427 --> 00:23:50,429 Yup. 725 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:54,266 [cheering] 726 00:23:54,266 --> 00:23:56,226 - It's time for-- - OK. 727 00:23:56,226 --> 00:23:57,895 - Oh, what's this? 728 00:23:57,895 --> 00:23:59,063 - Oh, the--OK. OK. 729 00:23:59,063 --> 00:24:00,147 - I don't even know what this is. 730 00:24:00,147 --> 00:24:01,565 - OK. OK. OK. - I'm ready, though. 731 00:24:01,565 --> 00:24:03,734 - This tradition is a popular dance 732 00:24:03,734 --> 00:24:05,402 that we inherited from Spain 733 00:24:05,402 --> 00:24:07,029 when they colonized the Philippines. 734 00:24:07,029 --> 00:24:08,197 - I haven't done it in so long. 735 00:24:08,197 --> 00:24:09,823 Why so fast? 736 00:24:09,823 --> 00:24:11,408 - A bit slower! 737 00:24:11,408 --> 00:24:13,243 [indistinct chatter, laughter] 738 00:24:13,243 --> 00:24:14,995 - My family has the aloha spirit 739 00:24:14,995 --> 00:24:16,622 of just welcomeness and love. 740 00:24:16,622 --> 00:24:17,706 - Oh, we're doing this together. 741 00:24:17,706 --> 00:24:19,249 So we're going in. 742 00:24:19,249 --> 00:24:20,584 - I know my family's super excited 743 00:24:20,584 --> 00:24:22,169 to just show Joey where I come from. 744 00:24:22,169 --> 00:24:25,923 And today is going well thus far. 745 00:24:25,923 --> 00:24:27,549 - Ooh! 746 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:28,592 - Yeah! 747 00:24:28,592 --> 00:24:30,344 - Oh, my gosh! 748 00:24:30,344 --> 00:24:31,387 - Yes. 749 00:24:31,387 --> 00:24:32,930 - Oh. 750 00:24:32,930 --> 00:24:33,931 You're not supposed to look, actually. 751 00:24:33,931 --> 00:24:35,599 - So you look up? 752 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:37,142 [people singing] 753 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:38,519 - Oh, no! 754 00:24:38,519 --> 00:24:41,188 - Whoa! 755 00:24:41,188 --> 00:24:43,023 - I trust my family's opinion. 756 00:24:43,023 --> 00:24:44,483 You know, sometimes they know me a little bit 757 00:24:44,483 --> 00:24:45,818 more than I know myself. 758 00:24:45,818 --> 00:24:47,903 I want them to give that blessing 759 00:24:47,903 --> 00:24:49,363 for he and I to be together. 760 00:24:49,363 --> 00:24:50,781 'Cause at the end of the day, if it's he and I, 761 00:24:50,781 --> 00:24:52,741 that means my family's there, and he's a part of the family. 762 00:24:52,741 --> 00:24:54,535 - So, my baby girl... 763 00:24:54,535 --> 00:24:56,829 - I know, not me doing something crazy again. 764 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:58,956 - No, it sounds-- you're enjoying yourself? 765 00:24:58,956 --> 00:25:00,833 - I am. 766 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:03,877 I know this is the most nontraditional way of dating. 767 00:25:03,877 --> 00:25:05,921 But it's been amazing, Daddy. 768 00:25:05,921 --> 00:25:07,798 I'm loving every second of it. 769 00:25:07,798 --> 00:25:09,466 I just--it's hard because I'm away from you guys. 770 00:25:09,466 --> 00:25:11,802 But it is very real. 771 00:25:11,802 --> 00:25:13,012 And, hopefully--I don't know if you guys can tell 772 00:25:13,012 --> 00:25:14,471 how much we like each other. 773 00:25:14,471 --> 00:25:16,098 But we do like each other a lot. 774 00:25:16,098 --> 00:25:18,475 He's very good at just, like, noticing 775 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:19,977 if something bothers me. 776 00:25:19,977 --> 00:25:22,271 And he also slows me down, 777 00:25:22,271 --> 00:25:24,440 which you and Mommy always try to do. 778 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:27,651 But you do know what happens at the end of this. 779 00:25:27,651 --> 00:25:29,194 - I've never seen the show. 780 00:25:29,194 --> 00:25:31,155 But we've been discussing things. 781 00:25:31,155 --> 00:25:33,699 And I've been told he'll make that initial, 782 00:25:33,699 --> 00:25:35,909 you know, I guess, proposal. 783 00:25:35,909 --> 00:25:38,078 Sounds weird saying that. 784 00:25:38,078 --> 00:25:41,290 But if it doesn't happen the way 785 00:25:41,290 --> 00:25:43,459 you want it to happen, even keel. 786 00:25:43,459 --> 00:25:44,877 - Mm-hmm. 787 00:25:44,877 --> 00:25:47,171 - Don't get too high or get too low about something. 788 00:25:47,171 --> 00:25:49,798 And definitely that stems from, you know, 789 00:25:49,798 --> 00:25:53,052 you being hurt before. 790 00:25:53,052 --> 00:25:55,220 And you can go on with life. 791 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:56,138 And you know you always have us. 792 00:25:56,138 --> 00:25:57,473 - Mm-hmm. 793 00:25:57,473 --> 00:26:01,018 I do see a future with him, surprisingly. 794 00:26:01,018 --> 00:26:02,853 And I think that's why I'm also very emotional 795 00:26:02,853 --> 00:26:05,189 because it's happening so fast. 796 00:26:05,189 --> 00:26:08,400 But, you know, I feel very happy with him. 797 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:09,777 And I haven't been this happy in a while. 798 00:26:09,777 --> 00:26:11,737 And I feel safe, which is a big thing, 799 00:26:11,737 --> 00:26:14,531 especially, like, with my past. - Mm. 800 00:26:14,531 --> 00:26:18,452 I'm--honey, like, words can't express how I feel about you. 801 00:26:18,452 --> 00:26:19,912 You know how I feel about you and your sister. 802 00:26:19,912 --> 00:26:22,372 And it's--nothing's gonna ever change that. 803 00:26:22,372 --> 00:26:24,249 - You are the number one man in my life. 804 00:26:24,249 --> 00:26:29,671 So your--your opinion means, like everything to me. 805 00:26:29,671 --> 00:26:31,840 - Gosh, making me-- 806 00:26:31,840 --> 00:26:33,425 jeez. 807 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:36,011 - With that said, I love you. - Love you. 808 00:26:36,011 --> 00:26:38,180 - My dad takes being my protector 809 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,765 and my sister's very seriously. 810 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:41,183 His main concern is me just 811 00:26:41,183 --> 00:26:42,976 being respected and valued. 812 00:26:42,976 --> 00:26:45,062 My parents, they have years of wisdom, 813 00:26:45,062 --> 00:26:47,523 you know, more than me and Joey. 814 00:26:47,523 --> 00:26:48,732 - Hey, Joey. 815 00:26:48,732 --> 00:26:50,275 - How we doing? 816 00:26:50,275 --> 00:26:51,318 - Uh, good. 817 00:26:51,318 --> 00:26:53,779 Just kind of still trying 818 00:26:53,779 --> 00:26:55,155 to take everything in. 819 00:26:55,155 --> 00:26:56,323 - Of course. 820 00:26:56,323 --> 00:26:59,159 - This is just so unusual for us. 821 00:26:59,159 --> 00:27:00,869 Still kind of skeptical, Joey. 822 00:27:00,869 --> 00:27:02,246 We don't know you. So you tell me. 823 00:27:02,246 --> 00:27:04,832 What are your feelings about Rachel? 824 00:27:04,832 --> 00:27:06,250 - I'm really happy to be here today. 825 00:27:06,250 --> 00:27:07,918 I care for your daughter. 826 00:27:07,918 --> 00:27:09,294 And I'm not taking this lightly. 827 00:27:09,294 --> 00:27:11,338 I do see your daughter for who she is. 828 00:27:11,338 --> 00:27:13,006 I don't take this for granted. 829 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:15,843 And I'm gonna do everything in my power to protect that. 830 00:27:15,843 --> 00:27:18,053 - Yeah. It's just-- 831 00:27:18,053 --> 00:27:20,264 - I can feel your hesitancy, and I understand it. 832 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:21,265 I really do. 833 00:27:21,265 --> 00:27:22,558 - Yeah. 834 00:27:22,558 --> 00:27:25,686 I know that Rachel is... 835 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:31,400 [crying] Sorry. - It's OK. 836 00:27:34,653 --> 00:27:37,072 - [laughs] 837 00:27:37,072 --> 00:27:40,284 Um... 838 00:27:40,284 --> 00:27:43,453 I wish you the best. 839 00:27:43,453 --> 00:27:45,789 Obviously, I wish my daughter the best more, 840 00:27:45,789 --> 00:27:48,959 because she's been hurt. 841 00:27:48,959 --> 00:27:52,087 And she--you know, she's at a place where we told her, 842 00:27:52,087 --> 00:27:54,131 you know, "Don't settle. 843 00:27:54,131 --> 00:27:59,845 "And you have so much to offer. 844 00:27:59,845 --> 00:28:03,098 So this is not who you are." 845 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:08,353 My concern for her is there are three other women involved. 846 00:28:08,353 --> 00:28:11,231 - With Rachel's mom, it's a tough convo. 847 00:28:11,231 --> 00:28:12,858 All she wants is for her daughter's heart 848 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:14,151 to not be hurt. 849 00:28:14,151 --> 00:28:15,444 It just puts a lot of pressure on, 850 00:28:15,444 --> 00:28:16,987 is it going to be Rachel? 851 00:28:16,987 --> 00:28:19,072 And I still need time to figure that out. 852 00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:21,491 It's a hard part for me to be sitting here too, 853 00:28:21,491 --> 00:28:23,952 because I obviously wish I could promise so much more. 854 00:28:23,952 --> 00:28:25,579 - Yeah. - And she deserves the best. 855 00:28:25,579 --> 00:28:27,080 But we've gotten to such a great spot 856 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:28,582 that I do have belief in it. 857 00:28:28,582 --> 00:28:30,959 And as I said, I wouldn't be here today meeting you-- 858 00:28:30,959 --> 00:28:32,210 because I know how much it means to her 859 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:34,546 and how much it means to me too. 860 00:28:34,546 --> 00:28:38,091 - Joey seems like such a nice, genuine young man. 861 00:28:38,091 --> 00:28:40,177 But I'm just gonna be honest. 862 00:28:40,177 --> 00:28:42,638 There's three other possible ladies. 863 00:28:42,638 --> 00:28:45,849 So my--I haven't given my-- 864 00:28:45,849 --> 00:28:47,434 the verdict is still out. 865 00:28:50,395 --> 00:28:53,398 [light percussive music] 866 00:28:53,398 --> 00:28:55,817 ♪ ♪ 867 00:28:55,817 --> 00:28:59,321 - 1, 2, 3, 4. - 2, 3. 868 00:28:59,321 --> 00:29:01,114 - Whoa! 869 00:29:01,114 --> 00:29:02,616 - Looks really good. - Can we switch pieces? 870 00:29:02,616 --> 00:29:04,159 'Cause this is fatty. - Yeah. Whatever you need. 871 00:29:04,159 --> 00:29:05,494 - I like the fatty-- I like the fatty piece. 872 00:29:05,494 --> 00:29:06,536 - Give me the good one. 873 00:29:06,536 --> 00:29:07,621 - No, I mean they're both good. 874 00:29:07,621 --> 00:29:08,914 - I get it. I get it. 875 00:29:08,914 --> 00:29:10,582 - Joey respecting my traditions 876 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:13,085 and meeting my family started off strong. 877 00:29:13,085 --> 00:29:14,670 I had no concerns that he would fit in 878 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:16,755 because he's just-- he's so open-minded 879 00:29:16,755 --> 00:29:18,423 and such a sweet guy. 880 00:29:18,423 --> 00:29:19,967 But I'm worried that my parents could not 881 00:29:19,967 --> 00:29:22,594 be on board with what Joey and I are doing. 882 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:25,847 Because this whole idea of dating a man with other women 883 00:29:25,847 --> 00:29:26,974 is nontraditional. 884 00:29:26,974 --> 00:29:27,975 You're going HAM, huh? 885 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:29,476 - I'm really hungry. 886 00:29:29,476 --> 00:29:30,936 - I need that validation from my parents 887 00:29:30,936 --> 00:29:32,229 that they see it too. 888 00:29:32,229 --> 00:29:34,815 So I'm so nervous. 889 00:29:34,815 --> 00:29:37,067 I just want today to go well. 890 00:29:37,067 --> 00:29:38,610 I missed you. - You good? 891 00:29:38,610 --> 00:29:39,903 - Yeah, I just missed you. 892 00:29:39,903 --> 00:29:41,405 - I know. 893 00:29:41,405 --> 00:29:43,240 - I'm not confused on how I feel. 894 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:45,325 I really do like him. 895 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:48,453 But it's just-- again, I have to see 896 00:29:48,453 --> 00:29:50,414 the interaction and how he, you know, 897 00:29:50,414 --> 00:29:51,957 respects you and Daddy and wondering-- 898 00:29:51,957 --> 00:29:53,208 - He seems--he seems very-- 899 00:29:53,208 --> 00:29:54,501 - The mano po? 900 00:29:54,501 --> 00:29:56,503 - Yeah. - [laughs] 901 00:29:56,503 --> 00:29:58,005 - That was very good, honey. - That was good. 902 00:29:58,005 --> 00:30:02,509 - Seems like a nice guy, but, yeah, I'm still cautious. 903 00:30:02,509 --> 00:30:06,221 And that's--that's what good parents would be, right? 904 00:30:06,221 --> 00:30:08,181 - Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. - But here's the deal. 905 00:30:08,181 --> 00:30:12,060 It's not Joey choosing you. - Mm-hmm. 906 00:30:12,060 --> 00:30:14,438 - You need to make sure. - Mm-hmm. 907 00:30:14,438 --> 00:30:16,106 - Do you know what I'm saying? - Yeah. 908 00:30:16,106 --> 00:30:17,190 - Just guard your heart, sweetheart. 909 00:30:17,190 --> 00:30:18,442 - Yeah. - And--and-- 910 00:30:18,442 --> 00:30:23,238 [crying] 911 00:30:23,238 --> 00:30:26,199 You're such an amazing young lady. 912 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:28,827 And I don't want you-- 913 00:30:28,827 --> 00:30:32,289 I don't want your heart to be broken. 914 00:30:32,289 --> 00:30:34,958 - My mom's really seen me go through it. 915 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:38,712 And I know what I'm hoping to say at the end of today 916 00:30:38,712 --> 00:30:40,922 to Joey, that I'm falling in love with him. 917 00:30:40,922 --> 00:30:44,009 But you know, after talking with my mom and my dad as well, 918 00:30:44,009 --> 00:30:47,220 they're both kind of telling me, just be--protect myself. 919 00:30:47,220 --> 00:30:52,142 - I don't want to see my daughter hurt ever again. 920 00:30:52,142 --> 00:30:53,518 You know, there's three other girls involved. 921 00:30:53,518 --> 00:30:56,730 I want my daughter to be happy and taken care of. 922 00:30:56,730 --> 00:30:59,775 My expectation is someone who's gonna take care of her, 923 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:01,777 nurture her, love her, support her. 924 00:31:01,777 --> 00:31:04,905 And when I say support, it doesn't mean just financial. 925 00:31:04,905 --> 00:31:06,573 - I don't take that lightly. 926 00:31:06,573 --> 00:31:09,201 I agree with you fully that I think the biggest test 927 00:31:09,201 --> 00:31:10,619 is what happens outside of this. 928 00:31:10,619 --> 00:31:12,412 - Yes. - And I know it will take time 929 00:31:12,412 --> 00:31:14,581 to earn your trust, for us to have 930 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:15,916 more conversations, for it to build 931 00:31:15,916 --> 00:31:17,459 to where it should be. 932 00:31:17,459 --> 00:31:19,336 I'm nervous talking with Rachel's family 933 00:31:19,336 --> 00:31:22,005 because I see that her mom and her dad 934 00:31:22,005 --> 00:31:24,674 may not fully believe in this and are trying to make sure 935 00:31:24,674 --> 00:31:26,176 that she protects herself. 936 00:31:26,176 --> 00:31:28,345 It's just if we're gonna keep moving forward 937 00:31:28,345 --> 00:31:30,514 in this relationship, I need to make sure 938 00:31:30,514 --> 00:31:33,517 that they do see me being someone 939 00:31:33,517 --> 00:31:35,143 that's suitable for their daughter. 940 00:31:35,143 --> 00:31:36,686 I know you're a very traditional guy, 941 00:31:36,686 --> 00:31:38,855 and this is a nontraditional setting. 942 00:31:38,855 --> 00:31:41,149 - Yeah. - But in this position, 943 00:31:41,149 --> 00:31:44,111 it would feel wrong to possibly get down on one knee 944 00:31:44,111 --> 00:31:46,822 without at least asking for your blessing. 945 00:31:46,822 --> 00:31:50,158 - In so many areas in life, I am not traditional. 946 00:31:50,158 --> 00:31:52,244 But when it comes to things involving 947 00:31:52,244 --> 00:31:54,246 my daughter and relationships and those sorts of things, 948 00:31:54,246 --> 00:31:56,289 I am very traditional. - Mm-hmm. 949 00:31:56,289 --> 00:32:00,377 - So to say yes, if that time comes, 950 00:32:00,377 --> 00:32:02,963 she has my number. - Yeah. Yeah. 951 00:32:02,963 --> 00:32:05,465 - And you can call me man to man. 952 00:32:05,465 --> 00:32:07,092 - I know I wouldn't be able to get to that point 953 00:32:07,092 --> 00:32:09,511 without knowing where your views 954 00:32:09,511 --> 00:32:11,513 and your wife's views are. 955 00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:14,474 I'm leaving this conversation with Rachel's dad 956 00:32:14,474 --> 00:32:16,643 feeling like it wasn't a no. 957 00:32:16,643 --> 00:32:18,603 It just wasn't a yes. 958 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:20,147 So I need to know what Rachel's thinking 959 00:32:20,147 --> 00:32:21,648 about her parents' skepticism, 960 00:32:21,648 --> 00:32:24,651 because I know how much they have a special bond. 961 00:32:24,651 --> 00:32:26,778 - Mom and Daddy both shared that they're scared 962 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:28,155 of me getting hurt again. 963 00:32:28,155 --> 00:32:29,531 - Yeah. You know, it's-- 964 00:32:29,531 --> 00:32:31,950 it's not gonna be cut and dry. 965 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:34,202 But I think, you know, if you feel like your heart's in it, 966 00:32:34,202 --> 00:32:36,830 if his heart's in it, and you genuinely feel it, 967 00:32:36,830 --> 00:32:38,915 give it a chance and see where it goes. 968 00:32:38,915 --> 00:32:41,001 Don't sell yourself short. 969 00:32:41,001 --> 00:32:43,211 - I'm taking all of your guys' opinions. 970 00:32:43,211 --> 00:32:44,379 You know, Mom and Daddy are being realistic. 971 00:32:44,379 --> 00:32:45,881 Guard your heart. Protect yourself. 972 00:32:45,881 --> 00:32:47,716 But at the same time, I'm kind of thinking 973 00:32:47,716 --> 00:32:49,217 I'm protecting myself. 974 00:32:49,217 --> 00:32:52,387 But also it could be amazing if I try. 975 00:32:52,387 --> 00:32:54,472 - Rach, she has a caring heart. 976 00:32:54,472 --> 00:32:56,266 And she might come across very closed off 977 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:57,851 because of her past. 978 00:32:57,851 --> 00:32:59,352 But I got excited for her because I feel like 979 00:32:59,352 --> 00:33:01,521 she just deserves someone good. 980 00:33:01,521 --> 00:33:04,524 And--oh, my gosh-- 981 00:33:04,524 --> 00:33:06,943 [sobs] She's-- 982 00:33:06,943 --> 00:33:08,195 she's been through a lot. 983 00:33:08,195 --> 00:33:13,074 So I'm just happy for her. 984 00:33:13,074 --> 00:33:16,995 I love you so much. [sobs] 985 00:33:16,995 --> 00:33:18,872 I just can't wait for you to enjoy 986 00:33:18,872 --> 00:33:19,706 the rest of the experience. 987 00:33:19,706 --> 00:33:20,707 Go all out. 988 00:33:20,707 --> 00:33:22,375 Follow your heart. 989 00:33:22,375 --> 00:33:24,044 And just think of me, Lee, and the family, 990 00:33:24,044 --> 00:33:27,047 that you have your biggest support system. 991 00:33:27,047 --> 00:33:29,799 - Thanks. Love you. - Love you. 992 00:33:29,799 --> 00:33:33,470 - I've learned from being here that I can be cautious. 993 00:33:33,470 --> 00:33:36,097 But I can also allow myself to feel 994 00:33:36,097 --> 00:33:37,682 what I'm feeling in the moment. 995 00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:39,851 And I love that my sister told me, just say 996 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:42,479 how you're feeling and just go all in. 997 00:33:42,479 --> 00:33:44,898 My family has truly been the rock for me. 998 00:33:44,898 --> 00:33:46,066 Bye! - Nice to meet you. 999 00:33:46,066 --> 00:33:47,234 OK, guys. - Love you guys. 1000 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:49,527 - Aloha. - Aloha. 1001 00:33:49,527 --> 00:33:51,571 - I hope Joey was able to see how close we are. 1002 00:33:51,571 --> 00:33:54,616 It's just a lot of emotions now hitting me. 1003 00:33:54,616 --> 00:33:56,034 - Hi. - Hi. 1004 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:57,494 - Giggles. 1005 00:33:57,494 --> 00:33:59,037 How are you doing? 1006 00:34:00,914 --> 00:34:01,915 Talk through it. 1007 00:34:01,915 --> 00:34:03,333 I'm right here. 1008 00:34:03,333 --> 00:34:05,919 [soft music] 1009 00:34:05,919 --> 00:34:07,379 - I hate crying in front of you. 1010 00:34:07,379 --> 00:34:08,380 - Why? 1011 00:34:08,380 --> 00:34:12,300 - [laughs] I don't know. 1012 00:34:12,300 --> 00:34:13,218 It's not, like, bad tears. These are-- 1013 00:34:13,218 --> 00:34:14,469 - I know. - OK, OK. 1014 00:34:14,469 --> 00:34:15,971 I don't cry like this. - That's OK. 1015 00:34:15,971 --> 00:34:17,472 - OK, OK. 1016 00:34:17,472 --> 00:34:19,057 Just letting you know, this isn't our future. 1017 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:20,308 I really don't cry like this, OK? 1018 00:34:20,308 --> 00:34:21,851 Unless, like, a dog dies or something. 1019 00:34:21,851 --> 00:34:23,270 - Yeah. Yeah. [laughs] 1020 00:34:23,270 --> 00:34:24,688 - OK. 1021 00:34:24,688 --> 00:34:25,897 After talking to my parents, I was kind of like, 1022 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:27,983 OK, I don't know where-- 1023 00:34:27,983 --> 00:34:29,776 like, it wasn't confusing. 1024 00:34:29,776 --> 00:34:31,069 But I was just like, OK, what do I-- 1025 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:32,112 - Where do we go? - Yeah, where do I go? 1026 00:34:32,112 --> 00:34:33,571 Like, how do I feel? 1027 00:34:33,571 --> 00:34:35,282 They're very skeptical of this whole thing. 1028 00:34:35,282 --> 00:34:38,243 And they were saying to just, you know, 1029 00:34:38,243 --> 00:34:39,953 protect my heart. 1030 00:34:39,953 --> 00:34:43,290 And don't rush into any feelings and all these things. 1031 00:34:43,290 --> 00:34:44,791 And I talked to my sister. 1032 00:34:44,791 --> 00:34:48,044 And she was kind of like, "Yes, but I also trust you, 1033 00:34:48,044 --> 00:34:49,337 and you know what you want." 1034 00:34:49,337 --> 00:34:52,257 And so I know I told you before 1035 00:34:52,257 --> 00:34:54,759 that I was, like, falling for you, um, 1036 00:34:54,759 --> 00:34:56,886 but I'm definitely falling in love with you. 1037 00:34:56,886 --> 00:34:58,638 And I see a future with you. 1038 00:34:58,638 --> 00:35:00,974 I--of course I want it to be us at the end. 1039 00:35:00,974 --> 00:35:03,393 Um, but I am choosing you, 1040 00:35:03,393 --> 00:35:04,144 'cause I know at the end of the day, 1041 00:35:04,144 --> 00:35:05,312 we have to pick each other. 1042 00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:07,063 And I do choose you. 1043 00:35:07,063 --> 00:35:10,900 And that's why I told you that, what I'm feeling. 1044 00:35:10,900 --> 00:35:12,110 - It's so good to hear too. 1045 00:35:12,110 --> 00:35:13,945 I'm so happy where we're at. 1046 00:35:13,945 --> 00:35:15,572 It's so great to hear that. 1047 00:35:15,572 --> 00:35:17,282 To see today, to see how you were, 1048 00:35:17,282 --> 00:35:19,284 to see how you've gotten to this point 1049 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:21,453 after how today has started, 1050 00:35:21,453 --> 00:35:23,413 it makes me so hopeful and so excited. 1051 00:35:23,413 --> 00:35:24,956 And your family is amazing. 1052 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:26,624 And I get why you're amazing. 1053 00:35:26,624 --> 00:35:30,378 [romantic music] 1054 00:35:30,378 --> 00:35:33,256 With Rachel, it's amazing to hear her 1055 00:35:33,256 --> 00:35:36,051 not just falling, but falling in love with me. 1056 00:35:36,051 --> 00:35:38,261 I've been waiting for this for weeks, 1057 00:35:38,261 --> 00:35:41,973 and it feels so good for it to be out there and feel real. 1058 00:35:41,973 --> 00:35:43,224 - Bye. 1059 00:35:43,224 --> 00:35:44,517 ♪ ♪ 1060 00:35:44,517 --> 00:35:45,560 - Thank you for today. 1061 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:46,853 - No, thank you. 1062 00:35:46,853 --> 00:35:48,646 It was everything I needed. 1063 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:50,023 - Mm-hmm. 1064 00:35:50,023 --> 00:35:53,151 ♪ ♪ 1065 00:35:53,151 --> 00:35:54,361 All right. 1066 00:35:54,361 --> 00:35:56,404 - See you soon. - Good night. 1067 00:35:56,404 --> 00:35:58,031 Today's been more than amazing. 1068 00:35:58,031 --> 00:35:59,824 And I definitely got the confidence 1069 00:35:59,824 --> 00:36:01,201 that I was wanting. 1070 00:36:01,201 --> 00:36:03,286 I'm truly falling for him. 1071 00:36:03,286 --> 00:36:05,413 I know there is a Rose Ceremony coming up, 1072 00:36:05,413 --> 00:36:08,666 and I know Joey has, again, another hard decision to make. 1073 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:11,586 But I'm gonna ride on this high like I always say. 1074 00:36:11,586 --> 00:36:13,463 I'm feeling pretty confident. 1075 00:36:13,463 --> 00:36:15,131 ♪ ♪ 1076 00:36:18,635 --> 00:36:22,013 [upbeat music] 1077 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:27,185 ♪ ♪ 1078 00:36:27,185 --> 00:36:28,645 - Today, I'm in Becker, Minnesota. 1079 00:36:28,645 --> 00:36:30,522 I'm gonna be meeting Daisy's family. 1080 00:36:30,522 --> 00:36:32,690 Daisy was my first one-on-one, 1081 00:36:32,690 --> 00:36:35,527 and that first one-on-one was magical. 1082 00:36:35,527 --> 00:36:37,737 I see myself falling in love with Daisy. 1083 00:36:37,737 --> 00:36:39,948 I see the fact that I could get down on one knee 1084 00:36:39,948 --> 00:36:41,574 and get engaged to her. 1085 00:36:41,574 --> 00:36:43,910 But Daisy told me she won't be able to express 1086 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:46,955 falling in love until she sees how I am with her family. 1087 00:36:46,955 --> 00:36:50,875 If she can't see the person she's with fit into that, 1088 00:36:50,875 --> 00:36:52,001 that's a deal-breaker. 1089 00:36:52,001 --> 00:36:53,002 Hello. 1090 00:36:53,002 --> 00:36:54,045 - Hi. 1091 00:36:54,045 --> 00:36:56,047 - So this is a huge day. 1092 00:36:56,047 --> 00:36:57,632 And it's holding a lot of weight 1093 00:36:57,632 --> 00:36:59,676 because I know how much it means to Daisy. 1094 00:36:59,676 --> 00:37:02,762 - [giggling] 1095 00:37:02,762 --> 00:37:04,597 Joey's been in charge this whole time. 1096 00:37:04,597 --> 00:37:06,891 But today it's my turn, and I have the reins. 1097 00:37:06,891 --> 00:37:09,436 I have total control. [laughs] 1098 00:37:09,436 --> 00:37:11,438 I just can't wait to show him around. 1099 00:37:11,438 --> 00:37:12,939 Are you excited? 1100 00:37:12,939 --> 00:37:14,149 - I'm very excited. How are you feeling? 1101 00:37:14,149 --> 00:37:15,150 - Good. I'm so excited. 1102 00:37:15,150 --> 00:37:16,526 - Good. - I'm so happy. 1103 00:37:16,526 --> 00:37:18,653 This is the exact place I grew up. 1104 00:37:18,653 --> 00:37:20,071 - Mm-hmm. 1105 00:37:20,071 --> 00:37:21,448 - This is my family's old Christmas tree farm. 1106 00:37:21,448 --> 00:37:22,907 - It's beautiful. 1107 00:37:22,907 --> 00:37:24,325 - So I have a lot of really good memories here. 1108 00:37:24,325 --> 00:37:25,702 Are you ready to go explore the farm? 1109 00:37:25,702 --> 00:37:26,703 - Let's do it. 1110 00:37:26,703 --> 00:37:28,580 - OK, come on. 1111 00:37:28,580 --> 00:37:29,539 The Christmas tree farm is so special 1112 00:37:29,539 --> 00:37:31,166 because I grew up here. 1113 00:37:31,166 --> 00:37:33,460 Like, all my favorite childhood memories are here. 1114 00:37:33,460 --> 00:37:36,463 Christmastime was a whole family ordeal. 1115 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:38,256 Later, he's gonna meet my family. 1116 00:37:38,256 --> 00:37:40,300 So it could honestly be 1117 00:37:40,300 --> 00:37:42,427 the most important date of my life. 1118 00:37:42,427 --> 00:37:45,764 It was the best spot to grow up in 'cause it was so much fun. 1119 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,307 - It's beautiful here. - Mm-hmm. 1120 00:37:47,307 --> 00:37:48,933 It was, honestly, a childhood paradise. 1121 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:50,977 - Right. 1122 00:37:50,977 --> 00:37:53,730 - I just feel at peace when I'm here. 1123 00:37:53,730 --> 00:37:54,647 - You seem like you are. 1124 00:37:54,647 --> 00:37:56,566 - Yeah. 1125 00:37:56,566 --> 00:37:59,110 My feelings for Joey are very strong. 1126 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:00,904 And they just keep growing and growing. 1127 00:38:00,904 --> 00:38:02,780 And every time I'm around him, I'm just happy and excited. 1128 00:38:02,780 --> 00:38:06,993 And I just want to see him more and kiss him more. 1129 00:38:06,993 --> 00:38:08,578 It is special to be here. 1130 00:38:08,578 --> 00:38:11,080 This place means so much to me because it's 1131 00:38:11,080 --> 00:38:14,959 just a spot that's filled with love and Christmas. 1132 00:38:14,959 --> 00:38:18,630 [whimsical music] 1133 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:20,381 [bleating] 1134 00:38:20,381 --> 00:38:21,841 ♪ ♪ 1135 00:38:21,841 --> 00:38:23,426 So this is the Christmas tree farm. 1136 00:38:23,426 --> 00:38:24,427 [laughs] 1137 00:38:24,427 --> 00:38:25,512 - Cookies! 1138 00:38:25,512 --> 00:38:26,513 - Cookies, lots of activities. 1139 00:38:26,513 --> 00:38:27,597 - Santa's here. 1140 00:38:27,597 --> 00:38:29,349 - Oh, my goodness. 1141 00:38:29,349 --> 00:38:30,808 - OK, so this is a wishing tree. 1142 00:38:30,808 --> 00:38:32,143 - "I wish..." 1143 00:38:32,143 --> 00:38:33,728 both: "For Daisy to find love." 1144 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:34,521 - Should we make one? - Yeah. 1145 00:38:34,521 --> 00:38:35,855 - OK. 1146 00:38:35,855 --> 00:38:38,399 I wish for our relationship... 1147 00:38:38,399 --> 00:38:41,402 - To grow and blossom into something beautiful. 1148 00:38:41,402 --> 00:38:43,404 How about that? - Yes. That's good. 1149 00:38:43,404 --> 00:38:45,990 I haven't told Joey how I feel yet 1150 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:48,409 because I need to see him with my family first. 1151 00:38:48,409 --> 00:38:49,577 OK. 1152 00:38:49,577 --> 00:38:50,870 - Boom. - All right. 1153 00:38:50,870 --> 00:38:51,871 - Seeing how he interacts with them 1154 00:38:51,871 --> 00:38:52,872 and just kind of seeing, 1155 00:38:52,872 --> 00:38:54,207 like, if it's somebody 1156 00:38:54,207 --> 00:38:56,876 that they think I could spend forever with. 1157 00:38:56,876 --> 00:38:58,461 What are you guys all doing? 1158 00:38:58,461 --> 00:38:59,462 - Hello. 1159 00:38:59,462 --> 00:39:01,005 - We're making ornaments. 1160 00:39:01,005 --> 00:39:02,674 - Oh, my gosh, cute. 1161 00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:03,716 - Beautiful. 1162 00:39:03,716 --> 00:39:05,176 - I have a question. 1163 00:39:05,176 --> 00:39:07,720 Do you think he's naughty or nice? 1164 00:39:07,720 --> 00:39:09,514 - Uh-oh. - Uh-oh. 1165 00:39:09,514 --> 00:39:11,432 - I didn't like that smirk. 1166 00:39:11,432 --> 00:39:12,850 - What do you think? 1167 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:13,893 - Nice. 1168 00:39:13,893 --> 00:39:16,854 I think he said nice. 1169 00:39:16,854 --> 00:39:18,690 - I did not say that. 1170 00:39:18,690 --> 00:39:20,525 [laughter] 1171 00:39:20,525 --> 00:39:21,901 - Today has brought me back 1172 00:39:21,901 --> 00:39:23,945 to, like, my whole childhood growing up. 1173 00:39:23,945 --> 00:39:26,864 And this was one of the best parts of my life. 1174 00:39:26,864 --> 00:39:28,116 - Thank you so much. - You're welcome. 1175 00:39:28,116 --> 00:39:30,368 - Cheers. - Cheers. 1176 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:32,370 - Just him seeing this part of me 1177 00:39:32,370 --> 00:39:35,915 and what made me into who I am, like, it's really special. 1178 00:39:35,915 --> 00:39:36,708 - One little bite. 1179 00:39:36,708 --> 00:39:37,917 Yeah? 1180 00:39:37,917 --> 00:39:39,002 I did it. 1181 00:39:39,002 --> 00:39:40,003 - [laughs] Wait. 1182 00:39:40,003 --> 00:39:42,839 Let me try. Let me try. 1183 00:39:42,839 --> 00:39:43,882 - He did bite me a little bit. 1184 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:44,882 - [screams] 1185 00:39:44,882 --> 00:39:46,384 [laughter] 1186 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:47,886 When I'm with Joey, I can completely 1187 00:39:47,886 --> 00:39:50,847 picture myself being with him for the rest of my life. 1188 00:39:50,847 --> 00:39:53,766 And I just feel all, like, giddy all the time. 1189 00:39:53,766 --> 00:39:56,185 I don't think this day could get any better. 1190 00:39:56,185 --> 00:39:57,270 - Uh-oh, you got people behind you. 1191 00:39:57,270 --> 00:39:58,479 - [shrieks] 1192 00:39:58,479 --> 00:40:01,107 [laughing] 1193 00:40:01,107 --> 00:40:02,358 Oh, my God! 1194 00:40:02,358 --> 00:40:04,110 - Hi, how you doing? 1195 00:40:04,110 --> 00:40:05,695 ♪ ♪ 1196 00:40:05,695 --> 00:40:07,113 - OK. This is Joey. - Hi, everyone. 1197 00:40:07,113 --> 00:40:08,323 - Hi. 1198 00:40:08,323 --> 00:40:10,408 - Hi, Joey. - It's nice to meet you. 1199 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:13,077 - Seeing all my friends makes me so emotional, 1200 00:40:13,077 --> 00:40:14,829 because, like, when I was a child, 1201 00:40:14,829 --> 00:40:17,624 it makes me feel that happiness, like, brought back. 1202 00:40:17,624 --> 00:40:20,460 And it's like, there was such a dark period in my life. 1203 00:40:20,460 --> 00:40:21,961 Like, it's just made me realize, like, 1204 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:23,504 how far I've come. 1205 00:40:23,504 --> 00:40:25,506 - OK, first of all, are you happy? 1206 00:40:25,506 --> 00:40:27,383 - I'm really happy. 1207 00:40:27,383 --> 00:40:30,720 OK, I need to tell you guys, um, 1208 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:32,096 I feel like I've talked to all of you about it, 1209 00:40:32,096 --> 00:40:34,641 how I was, like-- 1210 00:40:34,641 --> 00:40:36,225 with, like, all my past stuff, and then with getting 1211 00:40:36,225 --> 00:40:37,894 my cochlear implant, I was always, like, 1212 00:40:37,894 --> 00:40:40,647 what, like, person, like, would want to be with me 1213 00:40:40,647 --> 00:40:42,440 because of this, because, like, it makes me, 1214 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:43,900 like, a little different, you know? 1215 00:40:43,900 --> 00:40:46,527 And it was kind of always just in the back of my head. 1216 00:40:46,527 --> 00:40:48,905 But like, this whole experience has honestly 1217 00:40:48,905 --> 00:40:51,282 changed my perspective and my outlook on life. 1218 00:40:51,282 --> 00:40:54,661 And that's, like, completely because of him and how he's, 1219 00:40:54,661 --> 00:40:56,788 like, looked at me and treated me. 1220 00:40:56,788 --> 00:41:01,084 And even if it's not us, like, at the end, which I hope it is, 1221 00:41:01,084 --> 00:41:03,920 like, I'm gonna, like, have that forever. 1222 00:41:03,920 --> 00:41:06,422 And like, I know, like, what I deserve. 1223 00:41:06,422 --> 00:41:08,383 And I'm just--[gasping] 1224 00:41:08,383 --> 00:41:12,553 [laughing] I'm really happy. 1225 00:41:12,553 --> 00:41:13,972 [laughter] 1226 00:41:13,972 --> 00:41:15,682 I can't believe you guys-- 1227 00:41:15,682 --> 00:41:17,892 - She's so excited to have-- everyone being here right now. 1228 00:41:17,892 --> 00:41:19,352 [laughter] 1229 00:41:19,352 --> 00:41:21,187 - It means so much to see your smile. 1230 00:41:21,187 --> 00:41:22,313 all: Yeah. 1231 00:41:22,313 --> 00:41:24,190 - So happy. - Your smile! 1232 00:41:24,190 --> 00:41:26,234 - Like, it looks so good on you. 1233 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:26,984 - Yeah. - You guys will have 1234 00:41:26,984 --> 00:41:28,194 a great time with your parents. 1235 00:41:28,194 --> 00:41:29,320 - Oh, yeah, you guys will have a-- 1236 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:30,488 - Can't wait. 1237 00:41:30,488 --> 00:41:31,698 What's most important is 1238 00:41:31,698 --> 00:41:33,157 to get to see how happy Daisy is. 1239 00:41:33,157 --> 00:41:34,867 They see this smile that she has. 1240 00:41:34,867 --> 00:41:36,619 She's so happy. 1241 00:41:36,619 --> 00:41:38,162 And I know it's because she's with her friends 1242 00:41:38,162 --> 00:41:39,956 but also because of what she sees in us. 1243 00:41:39,956 --> 00:41:41,374 - It's been good. 1244 00:41:41,374 --> 00:41:42,709 Like, I've realized I'm really good 1245 00:41:42,709 --> 00:41:44,127 at, like, expressing my emotions to, like, 1246 00:41:44,127 --> 00:41:46,337 you guys and, like, my family. 1247 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:49,215 But I realized maybe in relationships, 1248 00:41:49,215 --> 00:41:50,967 I might struggle. 1249 00:41:50,967 --> 00:41:52,719 - She does it in her own way. 1250 00:41:52,719 --> 00:41:53,720 She does it with a smile. 1251 00:41:53,720 --> 00:41:55,012 She does it with a look. 1252 00:41:55,012 --> 00:41:55,888 But words are still tough for her. 1253 00:41:55,888 --> 00:41:57,432 We're working through that. 1254 00:41:57,432 --> 00:41:59,350 So we're working through it. - But he's-- 1255 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:02,020 When I'm with Joey, I'm not confused at all. 1256 00:42:02,020 --> 00:42:04,480 I know he's who I want to be with. 1257 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:07,567 But I really need my parents to see that too. 1258 00:42:07,567 --> 00:42:09,527 And also just getting their input 1259 00:42:09,527 --> 00:42:12,989 and what they think about him too. 1260 00:42:12,989 --> 00:42:15,116 So all of it. 1261 00:42:15,116 --> 00:42:18,369 All my friends coming, I just, like, love them so much. 1262 00:42:18,369 --> 00:42:20,663 I'm so happy they got to, like, meet you. 1263 00:42:20,663 --> 00:42:24,417 - What you shared meant so much to me about just how you feel, 1264 00:42:24,417 --> 00:42:25,877 how you've been feeling through all this, 1265 00:42:25,877 --> 00:42:27,587 and the questions that you did have. 1266 00:42:27,587 --> 00:42:29,964 And I really hope that you don't question that anymore. 1267 00:42:29,964 --> 00:42:31,299 - Yeah. - Because you deserve 1268 00:42:31,299 --> 00:42:34,177 everything and more. - Thank you. 1269 00:42:34,177 --> 00:42:37,013 You've literally changed my perspective in my life on me. 1270 00:42:37,013 --> 00:42:38,973 And I want you to know that. 1271 00:42:38,973 --> 00:42:41,392 You've helped me, like, see myself completely 1272 00:42:41,392 --> 00:42:43,853 different in, like, a better light. 1273 00:42:43,853 --> 00:42:46,981 And I'm just--I'm really thankful for you. 1274 00:42:46,981 --> 00:42:49,025 - I'm thankful for you. 1275 00:42:49,025 --> 00:42:52,195 [romantic music] 1276 00:42:52,195 --> 00:42:53,279 - So you excited? 1277 00:42:53,279 --> 00:42:54,280 - I'm really excited for tonight. 1278 00:42:54,280 --> 00:42:55,490 - Yeah? - I am. 1279 00:42:55,490 --> 00:42:57,241 - I honestly don't know how they're gonna 1280 00:42:57,241 --> 00:43:00,745 react to, like, the whole situation. 1281 00:43:00,745 --> 00:43:02,580 - Let me just tell you that I'm not 1282 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:04,373 afraid of those conversations. 1283 00:43:04,373 --> 00:43:06,125 All I'm gonna be is honest and truthful. 1284 00:43:06,125 --> 00:43:08,377 - Yeah. - And I see so much in us 1285 00:43:08,377 --> 00:43:10,505 that I'm not worried to tell them what can be. 1286 00:43:10,505 --> 00:43:11,964 - Mm-hmm. - I know we feel it. 1287 00:43:11,964 --> 00:43:13,966 I know there's something here. 1288 00:43:13,966 --> 00:43:15,927 I think it'll also help probably to understand a lot, 1289 00:43:15,927 --> 00:43:17,470 too, when you talk to them. - Yeah. 1290 00:43:17,470 --> 00:43:19,013 - And that's what I'm hoping for, 1291 00:43:19,013 --> 00:43:20,348 for you is that when you talk to them, 1292 00:43:20,348 --> 00:43:21,682 you'll be able to really understand 1293 00:43:21,682 --> 00:43:23,267 where you're at, good or bad. 1294 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:25,728 - Yeah, I'm hoping for that too. 1295 00:43:25,728 --> 00:43:32,026 ♪ ♪ 1296 00:43:32,026 --> 00:43:33,486 Today has been amazing. 1297 00:43:33,486 --> 00:43:36,114 But tonight with my family, I just need them 1298 00:43:36,114 --> 00:43:39,700 to reassure me and, like, give me validation on it. 1299 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:41,869 OK, well, are you ready to meet my family? 1300 00:43:41,869 --> 00:43:42,912 - So ready. 1301 00:43:42,912 --> 00:43:44,080 - OK, let's go do it. 1302 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:45,581 - Let's do it. 1303 00:43:45,581 --> 00:43:47,291 - With everything I went through with my health, 1304 00:43:47,291 --> 00:43:49,043 my family were the people that loved me 1305 00:43:49,043 --> 00:43:50,920 unconditionally and, like, really picked me up 1306 00:43:50,920 --> 00:43:52,630 when I was broken. 1307 00:43:52,630 --> 00:43:53,714 And they know me better than anyone else. 1308 00:43:53,714 --> 00:43:55,466 - Whoo! 1309 00:43:55,466 --> 00:43:57,343 - Yeah! 1310 00:43:57,343 --> 00:44:01,222 So I need my family's stamp of approval on Joey. 1311 00:44:01,222 --> 00:44:02,849 ♪ ♪ 1312 00:44:02,849 --> 00:44:04,559 [speaking indistinctly] 1313 00:44:04,559 --> 00:44:07,103 If my family doesn't see it with me and Joey 1314 00:44:07,103 --> 00:44:10,064 and us working out and, like, being together, 1315 00:44:10,064 --> 00:44:12,984 it would be really, really hard for me to, like, 1316 00:44:12,984 --> 00:44:14,569 move forward, honestly. 1317 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:19,740 [soft music] 1318 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:26,789 ♪ ♪ 1319 00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:29,250 - You ready? 1320 00:44:29,250 --> 00:44:30,209 - I'm ready. 1321 00:44:30,209 --> 00:44:31,961 I'm excited. 1322 00:44:31,961 --> 00:44:32,962 "Are they ready?" is the question. 1323 00:44:32,962 --> 00:44:34,964 - Who are you most--[laughs] 1324 00:44:34,964 --> 00:44:37,300 Spending time with Joey on my family Christmas tree farm 1325 00:44:37,300 --> 00:44:39,093 was amazing, 1326 00:44:39,093 --> 00:44:40,761 but going in to meet my family, 1327 00:44:40,761 --> 00:44:42,847 I'm a little bit nervous. 1328 00:44:42,847 --> 00:44:44,056 OK, are you ready? - Let's do it. 1329 00:44:44,056 --> 00:44:45,224 - Should we do it? - Yeah, let's go. 1330 00:44:45,224 --> 00:44:47,143 - OK. 1331 00:44:47,143 --> 00:44:49,395 I really need my family to help me sort through 1332 00:44:49,395 --> 00:44:51,480 and figure out exactly what I'm feeling, 1333 00:44:51,480 --> 00:44:53,983 'cause to be honest, I'm a little bit confused. 1334 00:44:53,983 --> 00:44:55,526 I know I have this wall 1335 00:44:55,526 --> 00:44:58,112 or hurdle that I need to, like, get through. 1336 00:44:58,112 --> 00:45:00,573 And I hope my parents will help me do that. 1337 00:45:00,573 --> 00:45:01,657 Hello! 1338 00:45:01,657 --> 00:45:02,617 - Yes! 1339 00:45:02,617 --> 00:45:05,077 [cheering] 1340 00:45:05,077 --> 00:45:07,705 [laughter] - Nice to meet you. 1341 00:45:07,705 --> 00:45:09,874 - This is Joey. 1342 00:45:09,874 --> 00:45:11,167 - Hi. 1343 00:45:11,167 --> 00:45:12,210 So nice to meet you. 1344 00:45:12,210 --> 00:45:13,336 How we doing? 1345 00:45:13,336 --> 00:45:14,879 These are for you. 1346 00:45:14,879 --> 00:45:16,672 - Today Joey's gonna meet my mom, Julie... 1347 00:45:16,672 --> 00:45:17,757 - How we doing? 1348 00:45:17,757 --> 00:45:19,050 - My dad, Brandon... 1349 00:45:19,050 --> 00:45:21,093 both: So nice to meet you. 1350 00:45:21,093 --> 00:45:22,845 - My older sister, Josephine, 1351 00:45:22,845 --> 00:45:24,513 my younger brother, Harrison... 1352 00:45:24,513 --> 00:45:25,973 - Hi, Joey. I'm Ted. - Nice to meet you, Ted. 1353 00:45:25,973 --> 00:45:27,016 - I'm her grandpa. 1354 00:45:27,016 --> 00:45:28,017 - My Grandpa Ted... 1355 00:45:28,017 --> 00:45:29,310 - How are you? 1356 00:45:29,310 --> 00:45:31,020 - And my Grandma Gloria. 1357 00:45:31,020 --> 00:45:32,063 - Should we all take a seat? 1358 00:45:32,063 --> 00:45:33,731 - Yes. 1359 00:45:33,731 --> 00:45:35,483 - Seeing Joey with my family will dictate 1360 00:45:35,483 --> 00:45:37,693 if I can move forward in this process, 1361 00:45:37,693 --> 00:45:39,236 because they're the most special people 1362 00:45:39,236 --> 00:45:40,321 in the world to me, 1363 00:45:40,321 --> 00:45:42,698 and it just has to feel right. 1364 00:45:42,698 --> 00:45:45,451 So this could change everything for me 1365 00:45:45,451 --> 00:45:48,204 in a great way or a horrible way. 1366 00:45:48,204 --> 00:45:50,414 So our first date-- 1367 00:45:50,414 --> 00:45:52,625 I got the first one-on-one date. 1368 00:45:52,625 --> 00:45:54,335 - Mm-hmm. - Nice. Good choice. 1369 00:45:54,335 --> 00:45:55,711 - Yeah, I thought it was a good choice too. 1370 00:45:55,711 --> 00:45:58,172 I'm glad you guys appreciate that. 1371 00:45:58,172 --> 00:46:03,844 - But he didn't know that I'm basically deaf. 1372 00:46:03,844 --> 00:46:05,972 - Yeah? - And then I told him 1373 00:46:05,972 --> 00:46:07,223 about, like, all of it and, like, 1374 00:46:07,223 --> 00:46:08,933 all my health stuff. 1375 00:46:08,933 --> 00:46:10,559 - She was able to share everything that happened. 1376 00:46:10,559 --> 00:46:12,311 And I think it was-- it was big for us. 1377 00:46:12,311 --> 00:46:14,272 And I just wanted to learn more about you 1378 00:46:14,272 --> 00:46:15,648 and how you've handled everything 1379 00:46:15,648 --> 00:46:17,233 and had such a positive light about it all. 1380 00:46:17,233 --> 00:46:18,526 - She's the real deal, Joey. 1381 00:46:18,526 --> 00:46:19,735 - It's crazy. I know. - I can tell you. 1382 00:46:19,735 --> 00:46:21,320 - So I knew right from the beginning, 1383 00:46:21,320 --> 00:46:22,697 I was in trouble when we had that date. 1384 00:46:22,697 --> 00:46:23,948 But-- 1385 00:46:23,948 --> 00:46:24,699 - No, you're not in trouble. 1386 00:46:24,699 --> 00:46:26,033 You're blessed. 1387 00:46:26,033 --> 00:46:27,702 - Truthfully. Truthfully. 1388 00:46:27,702 --> 00:46:29,787 - It's crazy because I, like, told him, 1389 00:46:29,787 --> 00:46:31,914 like, if it was, like, a year ago or anything, like, 1390 00:46:31,914 --> 00:46:34,000 I wouldn't have been able to do this. 1391 00:46:34,000 --> 00:46:36,252 - Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm. 1392 00:46:36,252 --> 00:46:38,087 - Wait, how's college? 1393 00:46:38,087 --> 00:46:39,088 - Oh, it's awesome. 1394 00:46:39,088 --> 00:46:40,172 - Are you having fun? 1395 00:46:40,172 --> 00:46:41,716 - Yeah, it's so cool. 1396 00:46:41,716 --> 00:46:44,010 It's different, but it's a lot of fun. 1397 00:46:44,010 --> 00:46:46,470 - [laughs] [crying] And... 1398 00:46:46,470 --> 00:46:49,974 Harrison--Harrison's voice sounds like Harrison. 1399 00:46:49,974 --> 00:46:53,769 - Oh, yay! [laughter] 1400 00:46:53,769 --> 00:46:55,896 - Daisy told me there's still moments with her hearing 1401 00:46:55,896 --> 00:46:58,024 that it doesn't sound necessarily right. 1402 00:46:58,024 --> 00:46:59,817 - So it's just like, it's getting, like, 1403 00:46:59,817 --> 00:47:01,610 better and better. 1404 00:47:01,610 --> 00:47:03,654 - Her brother's voice-- she never really fully heard it 1405 00:47:03,654 --> 00:47:06,157 the same way until now. 1406 00:47:06,157 --> 00:47:07,700 - Joey, you want to go talk? - I would love to. 1407 00:47:07,700 --> 00:47:09,702 - Let's go. 1408 00:47:09,702 --> 00:47:11,579 - So coming in today and hearing her brother speak, 1409 00:47:11,579 --> 00:47:13,497 that was the first time she felt like it sounded 1410 00:47:13,497 --> 00:47:15,708 like her brother's voice, which is, like, 1411 00:47:15,708 --> 00:47:18,044 a really, really special moment. 1412 00:47:18,044 --> 00:47:20,838 - So the hardest thing for me 1413 00:47:20,838 --> 00:47:23,090 is that I do see that connection. 1414 00:47:23,090 --> 00:47:24,800 - Mm-hmm. - Like, I really do. 1415 00:47:24,800 --> 00:47:26,093 But there's also three other girls. 1416 00:47:26,093 --> 00:47:27,636 - Mm-hmm. 1417 00:47:27,636 --> 00:47:30,431 - So have you guys said I love you to each other? 1418 00:47:30,431 --> 00:47:31,807 - We have not yet. 1419 00:47:31,807 --> 00:47:34,393 Daisy has told me that there are real feelings. 1420 00:47:34,393 --> 00:47:35,853 And I feel the same way. 1421 00:47:35,853 --> 00:47:37,188 There's zero doubt that there's something 1422 00:47:37,188 --> 00:47:38,564 special here that's growing. - Yeah. 1423 00:47:38,564 --> 00:47:40,649 - But she's told me that she is not 1424 00:47:40,649 --> 00:47:42,651 able to express any feeling of falling in love 1425 00:47:42,651 --> 00:47:45,571 until I was at the point that we are today. 1426 00:47:45,571 --> 00:47:47,198 Because how special all of you are, 1427 00:47:47,198 --> 00:47:49,075 she wants to see how I would interact 1428 00:47:49,075 --> 00:47:51,911 with their family, how she would feel once I meet them. 1429 00:47:51,911 --> 00:47:53,704 I think with everything that she's been through, 1430 00:47:53,704 --> 00:47:55,873 that's something that is so important to her. 1431 00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:58,626 And I think it's held her-- hold back a little bit. 1432 00:47:58,626 --> 00:48:00,211 - Yeah. 1433 00:48:00,211 --> 00:48:04,924 - So, yeah, I am very hopeful with where it can go. 1434 00:48:04,924 --> 00:48:07,551 It is scary, though. - Mm-hmm. 1435 00:48:07,551 --> 00:48:11,305 I feel like Joey truly does love her. 1436 00:48:11,305 --> 00:48:12,598 - Thank you. 1437 00:48:12,598 --> 00:48:14,308 - But it just seems like she is not 1438 00:48:14,308 --> 00:48:17,019 being vulnerable to the full extent. 1439 00:48:17,019 --> 00:48:20,356 So she'll have to get there if they end 1440 00:48:20,356 --> 00:48:22,525 up going any further, I believe. 1441 00:48:22,525 --> 00:48:25,569 So tell me. 1442 00:48:25,569 --> 00:48:26,946 - Yeah. 1443 00:48:26,946 --> 00:48:27,863 - What do you think of him? 1444 00:48:27,863 --> 00:48:29,698 - I like him a lot. 1445 00:48:29,698 --> 00:48:30,741 You talked to him? 1446 00:48:30,741 --> 00:48:32,201 - I did talk to him. 1447 00:48:32,201 --> 00:48:33,953 And he feels like you're just a little 1448 00:48:33,953 --> 00:48:37,540 nervous to let loose and let go of your emotions 1449 00:48:37,540 --> 00:48:39,708 and your feelings. 1450 00:48:39,708 --> 00:48:42,294 - Yeah, I feel like that's true. 1451 00:48:42,294 --> 00:48:43,754 But I don't know why I'm doing that. 1452 00:48:43,754 --> 00:48:45,381 'Cause I feel like I'm always so, like, expressive. 1453 00:48:45,381 --> 00:48:46,632 - Right. 1454 00:48:46,632 --> 00:48:48,926 So that's why it shocks me. 1455 00:48:48,926 --> 00:48:50,678 - He's awesome, though. 1456 00:48:50,678 --> 00:48:55,516 - He seems like he's so sweet and just a really nice guy. 1457 00:48:55,516 --> 00:48:57,268 - Yeah. 1458 00:48:57,268 --> 00:48:59,937 - And, I mean, I definitely see you guys 1459 00:48:59,937 --> 00:49:01,647 really care for each other. - Mm-hmm. 1460 00:49:01,647 --> 00:49:03,357 - Like, I can see it, feel it. 1461 00:49:03,357 --> 00:49:04,567 - Yeah. 1462 00:49:04,567 --> 00:49:08,946 ♪ ♪ 1463 00:49:08,946 --> 00:49:10,156 [sniffles] 1464 00:49:10,156 --> 00:49:11,407 - What? 1465 00:49:11,407 --> 00:49:12,950 - I thought that I would never feel this way 1466 00:49:12,950 --> 00:49:14,660 towards anyone again. 1467 00:49:14,660 --> 00:49:17,163 And now I'm, like, feeling this way towards him. 1468 00:49:17,163 --> 00:49:19,290 - Yeah. 1469 00:49:19,290 --> 00:49:21,834 And you're afraid to get hurt. 1470 00:49:21,834 --> 00:49:24,879 - Also, maybe it's 'cause, like, I went through so much. 1471 00:49:24,879 --> 00:49:26,672 And like, I think about every day I wake up 1472 00:49:26,672 --> 00:49:29,008 feeling healthy, that's something to be happy about, 1473 00:49:29,008 --> 00:49:30,301 you know, and so I'm like, 1474 00:49:30,301 --> 00:49:32,094 oh, if, like, this boy doesn't like me 1475 00:49:32,094 --> 00:49:33,220 and doesn't want me, then whatever. 1476 00:49:33,220 --> 00:49:35,431 You know what I mean? - Right. 1477 00:49:35,431 --> 00:49:37,558 Then there's somebody else for you. 1478 00:49:37,558 --> 00:49:39,435 - I'm just worried, like, I'm not gonna be able 1479 00:49:39,435 --> 00:49:41,979 to, like, express it and, like, show it. 1480 00:49:41,979 --> 00:49:43,397 And then I'm gonna lose him 1481 00:49:43,397 --> 00:49:44,940 because I'm not able to do that. 1482 00:49:44,940 --> 00:49:46,901 - Mm-hmm. 1483 00:49:46,901 --> 00:49:47,985 Yeah. 1484 00:49:47,985 --> 00:49:50,154 - So I don't know what to do. 1485 00:49:50,154 --> 00:49:52,031 - I just, number one, want you to be happy. 1486 00:49:52,031 --> 00:49:53,991 - Yeah. 1487 00:49:53,991 --> 00:49:56,577 - And somebody that treats you just like Dad treats me. 1488 00:49:56,577 --> 00:49:58,412 - Mm-hmm. 1489 00:49:58,412 --> 00:49:59,955 - I'm always his number one. 1490 00:49:59,955 --> 00:50:01,790 - Mm-hmm. 1491 00:50:01,790 --> 00:50:06,879 - I want Daisy to express to Joey how she's feeling. 1492 00:50:06,879 --> 00:50:09,882 And I would like her to put the walls down 1493 00:50:09,882 --> 00:50:11,091 and be vulnerable, 1494 00:50:11,091 --> 00:50:13,010 because if Joey's the guy for her, 1495 00:50:13,010 --> 00:50:14,887 it will work out. 1496 00:50:14,887 --> 00:50:18,599 But she has to be vulnerable to make it work. 1497 00:50:18,599 --> 00:50:22,061 - I can see myself being with him forever. 1498 00:50:22,061 --> 00:50:24,438 And I can see a future with us. 1499 00:50:24,438 --> 00:50:26,607 But then he thinks I'm not fully expressing myself 1500 00:50:26,607 --> 00:50:28,817 because I'm--like, I'm not. 1501 00:50:28,817 --> 00:50:31,654 But I, like, can't help it. - Right. 1502 00:50:31,654 --> 00:50:33,405 - And I'm getting, like, really confused and frustrated 1503 00:50:33,405 --> 00:50:35,074 with myself about it. 1504 00:50:35,074 --> 00:50:36,951 - So you're putting up the wall because 1505 00:50:36,951 --> 00:50:38,577 you're afraid of getting hurt. 1506 00:50:38,577 --> 00:50:39,662 - Yeah. 1507 00:50:39,662 --> 00:50:40,913 [soft music] 1508 00:50:40,913 --> 00:50:43,207 - I totally get that, 1509 00:50:43,207 --> 00:50:45,876 and I'd probably do the same thing. 1510 00:50:45,876 --> 00:50:47,670 I think it's totally normal. 1511 00:50:47,670 --> 00:50:49,630 - Yeah. 1512 00:50:49,630 --> 00:50:51,674 - You know, no one likes to get hurt. 1513 00:50:51,674 --> 00:50:53,926 And you're really--you're putting yourself out there. 1514 00:50:53,926 --> 00:50:55,219 - Yeah. 1515 00:50:55,219 --> 00:50:57,930 - But if you really want it to work, 1516 00:50:57,930 --> 00:51:01,600 you're gonna have to see if you can get past that. 1517 00:51:01,600 --> 00:51:03,102 - Mm-hmm. 1518 00:51:03,102 --> 00:51:06,480 - If you think that you're falling in love with him, 1519 00:51:06,480 --> 00:51:07,940 I think it's a no-brainer. 1520 00:51:07,940 --> 00:51:09,275 - [whispering] I think I am. 1521 00:51:09,275 --> 00:51:13,696 - OK, so then shoot the shot. 1522 00:51:13,696 --> 00:51:17,574 And if you nail it, then... 1523 00:51:17,574 --> 00:51:19,076 Right? - Yeah. 1524 00:51:19,076 --> 00:51:20,494 - Then it's all the marbles. - Uh-huh. 1525 00:51:20,494 --> 00:51:22,079 - Right? 1526 00:51:22,079 --> 00:51:25,791 It's not like you're gonna... 1527 00:51:25,791 --> 00:51:27,084 lose your hearing over it. 1528 00:51:27,084 --> 00:51:30,337 [laughter] 1529 00:51:30,337 --> 00:51:32,464 - It's not like I'm going deaf again. 1530 00:51:32,464 --> 00:51:35,301 [laughter] 1531 00:51:35,301 --> 00:51:36,302 - Right? 1532 00:51:36,302 --> 00:51:37,303 It's only love. 1533 00:51:37,303 --> 00:51:39,263 - Yeah. 1534 00:51:39,263 --> 00:51:41,098 - So you're gonna have to decide 1535 00:51:41,098 --> 00:51:43,642 if it's worth taking the risk. 1536 00:51:43,642 --> 00:51:45,644 - I missed you. 1537 00:51:45,644 --> 00:51:47,271 - I missed you too. 1538 00:51:47,271 --> 00:51:49,481 ♪ ♪ 1539 00:51:49,481 --> 00:51:52,651 - Oh, my gosh, my dad's awesome. 1540 00:51:52,651 --> 00:51:55,112 He just brings me back to it's all about the love 1541 00:51:55,112 --> 00:51:56,655 and putting it all out there, 1542 00:51:56,655 --> 00:52:00,075 and everything that you're feeling is OK. 1543 00:52:00,075 --> 00:52:01,994 - You have a good rest of this... 1544 00:52:01,994 --> 00:52:03,370 adventure. - I will. 1545 00:52:03,370 --> 00:52:05,247 I appreciate it. Thank you so much. 1546 00:52:05,247 --> 00:52:08,584 - I needed today more than I even knew that I needed it. 1547 00:52:08,584 --> 00:52:11,337 Seeing my family and seeing Joey interact with them, 1548 00:52:11,337 --> 00:52:14,965 I was like, whoa, this could be it. 1549 00:52:14,965 --> 00:52:18,010 As crazy as that is, it's also really exciting. 1550 00:52:18,010 --> 00:52:19,178 - See ya. - See you guys. 1551 00:52:19,178 --> 00:52:20,179 - Bye. - Love you. 1552 00:52:20,179 --> 00:52:21,722 - Love you too. - Whoo! 1553 00:52:21,722 --> 00:52:22,890 - Bye. - [laughs] 1554 00:52:22,890 --> 00:52:24,433 ♪ ♪ 1555 00:52:24,433 --> 00:52:27,978 I guess I was just afraid of getting hurt. 1556 00:52:27,978 --> 00:52:30,189 But I'm just gonna try to focus on feeling 1557 00:52:30,189 --> 00:52:31,648 everything that I feel, 1558 00:52:31,648 --> 00:52:36,195 because I'd rather feel it all than not. 1559 00:52:36,195 --> 00:52:37,404 Well? 1560 00:52:37,404 --> 00:52:38,530 - How you feeling? 1561 00:52:38,530 --> 00:52:39,573 - I feel good. 1562 00:52:39,573 --> 00:52:40,574 How do you feel? 1563 00:52:40,574 --> 00:52:41,867 - I feel great. 1564 00:52:41,867 --> 00:52:42,910 - Did you have fun? 1565 00:52:42,910 --> 00:52:44,078 - I had a really good time. 1566 00:52:44,078 --> 00:52:46,455 They're amazing. - Yeah. 1567 00:52:46,455 --> 00:52:48,457 It was really good for me to talk to all of them. 1568 00:52:48,457 --> 00:52:49,917 - Good. - And I think it just, like, 1569 00:52:49,917 --> 00:52:52,086 helped me kind of clear my mind. 1570 00:52:52,086 --> 00:52:54,505 'Cause I know there's been kind of a wall for me. 1571 00:52:54,505 --> 00:52:56,590 - Mm-hmm. 1572 00:52:56,590 --> 00:53:00,094 - But I'd rather, like, dive right into it. 1573 00:53:00,094 --> 00:53:05,599 And I--I want you to know I am falling in love with you, 1574 00:53:05,599 --> 00:53:08,227 and I've been falling in love with you. 1575 00:53:08,227 --> 00:53:10,187 And I mean that from, like-- 1576 00:53:10,187 --> 00:53:11,855 with my whole heart. 1577 00:53:11,855 --> 00:53:14,441 And I'm so excited to see where this is going. 1578 00:53:14,441 --> 00:53:17,903 And you make me so happy and feel so special. 1579 00:53:17,903 --> 00:53:20,906 And my whole family can see that. 1580 00:53:20,906 --> 00:53:27,121 And regardless of what happens, I'm-- 1581 00:53:27,121 --> 00:53:29,915 I'm just gonna, like, go for it wholeheartedly, 1582 00:53:29,915 --> 00:53:32,876 because I think there's something amazing here, 1583 00:53:32,876 --> 00:53:34,837 and I want to see what it could be. 1584 00:53:34,837 --> 00:53:36,797 - I feel the same way. 1585 00:53:36,797 --> 00:53:38,257 - Good. 1586 00:53:38,257 --> 00:53:41,260 [sweeping music] 1587 00:53:41,260 --> 00:53:47,724 ♪ ♪ 1588 00:53:47,724 --> 00:53:49,768 - To hear Daisy express that she's falling in love with me 1589 00:53:49,768 --> 00:53:51,770 just makes me so happy. 1590 00:53:51,770 --> 00:53:52,813 I felt it. 1591 00:53:52,813 --> 00:53:54,523 I was hopeful of it. 1592 00:53:54,523 --> 00:53:56,692 It just feels so good to finally hear it 1593 00:53:56,692 --> 00:53:58,819 and to feel her let go. 1594 00:53:58,819 --> 00:53:59,945 It was a great day. 1595 00:53:59,945 --> 00:54:01,613 - Yeah, it was. 1596 00:54:01,613 --> 00:54:04,324 ♪ ♪ 1597 00:54:04,324 --> 00:54:06,243 - I leave tonight feeling very confident, 1598 00:54:06,243 --> 00:54:08,287 feeling like we took a big step, 1599 00:54:08,287 --> 00:54:10,873 and feeling like we're going to keep moving forward. 1600 00:54:10,873 --> 00:54:11,915 I'll see you soon. 1601 00:54:11,915 --> 00:54:13,041 - Yeah. 1602 00:54:13,041 --> 00:54:16,128 ♪ ♪ 1603 00:54:16,128 --> 00:54:20,924 - I can see Daisy being my wife, which is exciting. 1604 00:54:20,924 --> 00:54:22,050 - Travel safe. 1605 00:54:22,050 --> 00:54:23,844 - Thank you. 1606 00:54:23,844 --> 00:54:25,512 - Don't miss me too much. 1607 00:54:25,512 --> 00:54:26,889 - I will. 1608 00:54:26,889 --> 00:54:28,724 ♪ ♪ 1609 00:54:28,724 --> 00:54:32,352 - I'm falling in love. 1610 00:54:32,352 --> 00:54:35,439 [laughs] 1611 00:54:35,439 --> 00:54:37,774 Ah! 1612 00:54:37,774 --> 00:54:41,570 ♪ ♪ 1613 00:54:41,570 --> 00:54:44,823 Today was one of my favorite days of my life, honestly. 1614 00:54:44,823 --> 00:54:46,450 ♪ ♪ 1615 00:54:46,450 --> 00:54:48,035 It feels really good that my family 1616 00:54:48,035 --> 00:54:49,953 might have met my fiancé tonight. 1617 00:54:49,953 --> 00:54:53,123 ♪ ♪ 1618 00:54:55,667 --> 00:54:56,960 - Ready to spend your golden years 1619 00:54:56,960 --> 00:54:58,295 with someone special? 1620 00:54:58,295 --> 00:54:59,755 Sign up to be on the first season 1621 00:54:59,755 --> 00:55:01,298 of "The Golden Bachelorette." 1622 00:55:01,298 --> 00:55:04,343 Go to abc.com/casting now. 1623 00:55:07,429 --> 00:55:10,432 [bright music] 1624 00:55:10,432 --> 00:55:17,231 ♪ ♪ 1625 00:55:19,775 --> 00:55:22,986 - I am in Niagara Falls, here to see Maria. 1626 00:55:22,986 --> 00:55:23,946 It's beautiful here. 1627 00:55:23,946 --> 00:55:25,781 You can tell right now 1628 00:55:25,781 --> 00:55:27,199 just this time of the year with the fall colors, 1629 00:55:27,199 --> 00:55:29,159 this is a good time to be here. 1630 00:55:29,159 --> 00:55:30,160 I'm excited to see Maria. 1631 00:55:30,160 --> 00:55:31,286 There's always a spark. 1632 00:55:31,286 --> 00:55:32,496 There's always a chemistry. 1633 00:55:32,496 --> 00:55:33,705 We have fun. 1634 00:55:33,705 --> 00:55:35,082 We laugh. 1635 00:55:35,082 --> 00:55:37,834 I am excited, but I'm also nervous. 1636 00:55:37,834 --> 00:55:40,587 The last time I was with her, she almost walked out. 1637 00:55:40,587 --> 00:55:42,256 It seems like with Maria, 1638 00:55:42,256 --> 00:55:43,549 as soon as I take one step forward, 1639 00:55:43,549 --> 00:55:45,509 sometimes we take two steps back. 1640 00:55:45,509 --> 00:55:47,177 So I'm hoping she's still falling. 1641 00:55:47,177 --> 00:55:49,263 I'm hoping she still can see this. 1642 00:55:49,263 --> 00:55:51,139 I don't want to leave here with doubt. 1643 00:55:51,139 --> 00:55:52,432 Hello. 1644 00:55:52,432 --> 00:55:53,934 - Hello. - How we doing? 1645 00:55:53,934 --> 00:55:55,519 - Oh, hi. - So good to see you. 1646 00:55:55,519 --> 00:55:57,563 Mm. 1647 00:55:57,563 --> 00:55:59,022 - I'm so happy to see you. 1648 00:55:59,022 --> 00:56:00,357 - How you been? - Good. 1649 00:56:00,357 --> 00:56:01,483 How are you? 1650 00:56:01,483 --> 00:56:02,693 - Good. 1651 00:56:02,693 --> 00:56:03,694 It's beautiful here. 1652 00:56:03,694 --> 00:56:05,070 - Welcome to Niagara. 1653 00:56:05,070 --> 00:56:07,072 I'm so excited to see Joey. 1654 00:56:07,072 --> 00:56:08,657 He makes me feel beautiful. 1655 00:56:08,657 --> 00:56:10,325 He makes me feel wanted. 1656 00:56:10,325 --> 00:56:13,036 Every time I get with him, my feelings grow more. 1657 00:56:13,036 --> 00:56:15,372 That's why I crave the time that we have together. 1658 00:56:15,372 --> 00:56:18,333 We're gonna go on the Maid of the Mist. 1659 00:56:18,333 --> 00:56:19,960 - Mm-hmm. - I've never done it before, 1660 00:56:19,960 --> 00:56:21,837 but it's always something that I want to do. 1661 00:56:21,837 --> 00:56:23,297 - OK. - And I want to experience it 1662 00:56:23,297 --> 00:56:24,673 for the first time with you. 1663 00:56:24,673 --> 00:56:26,258 - All right, let's do it. 1664 00:56:26,258 --> 00:56:29,928 - My biggest fear is I could fall for Joey 1665 00:56:29,928 --> 00:56:31,722 and then get my heart broken. 1666 00:56:31,722 --> 00:56:34,683 So last week in Jasper, my instinct was 1667 00:56:34,683 --> 00:56:37,311 to quit while I was ahead because I was scared. 1668 00:56:37,311 --> 00:56:40,480 But the truth is, is that I don't want to run from this. 1669 00:56:40,480 --> 00:56:44,067 I want to be all in, and I want to prove that to Joey. 1670 00:56:44,067 --> 00:56:45,736 [boat horn blares] 1671 00:56:47,946 --> 00:56:49,656 - Oh, we're already moving. 1672 00:56:49,656 --> 00:56:53,493 - So happy to do this with you for the first time. 1673 00:56:53,493 --> 00:56:57,414 [laughs] 1674 00:56:57,414 --> 00:56:58,540 You look good. 1675 00:56:58,540 --> 00:57:00,459 - You look great. 1676 00:57:00,459 --> 00:57:01,918 - Take us to the frickin' falls. 1677 00:57:01,918 --> 00:57:03,879 Let's go. 1678 00:57:03,879 --> 00:57:06,506 - That's what we're going into? 1679 00:57:06,506 --> 00:57:08,342 - Yeah, isn't it cool? 1680 00:57:08,342 --> 00:57:10,093 Isn't that "kewl"? 1681 00:57:10,093 --> 00:57:11,136 - Look at this. 1682 00:57:11,136 --> 00:57:12,179 It is very beautiful. 1683 00:57:12,179 --> 00:57:14,348 - We're gonna get wet, Joey. 1684 00:57:14,348 --> 00:57:16,933 - There's zero doubts about that. 1685 00:57:16,933 --> 00:57:18,935 All right, preparing. 1686 00:57:18,935 --> 00:57:21,688 - All right, before we get soaking wet... 1687 00:57:21,688 --> 00:57:23,565 - Mm-hmm. - Take a shot. 1688 00:57:23,565 --> 00:57:25,275 - Oh! OK. 1689 00:57:25,275 --> 00:57:28,403 - This is Canadian maple whiskey. 1690 00:57:28,403 --> 00:57:30,030 - Oh, baby. - Cheers. 1691 00:57:30,030 --> 00:57:31,323 - Cheers. 1692 00:57:31,323 --> 00:57:33,033 I always have fun with Maria, 1693 00:57:33,033 --> 00:57:34,576 especially when it's just us. 1694 00:57:34,576 --> 00:57:36,745 - Tastes like Canada. 1695 00:57:36,745 --> 00:57:38,580 - I don't question if we're gonna 1696 00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:40,666 have a good time, if there's gonna be that spark. 1697 00:57:40,666 --> 00:57:41,833 It's always there with us. 1698 00:57:41,833 --> 00:57:43,627 - Yeah! 1699 00:57:43,627 --> 00:57:45,587 - But is that spark enough to take over the issues 1700 00:57:45,587 --> 00:57:46,963 that we've had? 1701 00:57:46,963 --> 00:57:47,964 - Are you excited to meet my family? 1702 00:57:47,964 --> 00:57:49,633 - I'm very excited. 1703 00:57:49,633 --> 00:57:51,426 Feel like it's the right time. 1704 00:57:51,426 --> 00:57:52,969 I want to make sure you're excited for me to meet them. 1705 00:57:52,969 --> 00:57:54,179 - Oh, I'm so excited. 1706 00:57:54,179 --> 00:57:55,347 - I hope you actually are. 1707 00:57:55,347 --> 00:57:57,307 - I am, obviously. 1708 00:57:57,307 --> 00:57:58,517 Are you happy? 1709 00:57:58,517 --> 00:57:59,851 - Mm-hmm. - Yeah? 1710 00:57:59,851 --> 00:58:02,604 ♪ ♪ 1711 00:58:02,604 --> 00:58:05,232 Bringing my family into it is just not 1712 00:58:05,232 --> 00:58:06,692 something I ever thought I would do 1713 00:58:06,692 --> 00:58:08,694 unless I know I'm 100% in. 1714 00:58:08,694 --> 00:58:10,570 And I think he should know that it's important, 1715 00:58:10,570 --> 00:58:13,031 because I don't do this with anyone. 1716 00:58:13,031 --> 00:58:14,991 - How are you feeling, truthfully? 1717 00:58:14,991 --> 00:58:16,368 'Cause last time we were together... 1718 00:58:16,368 --> 00:58:17,411 - Yes. 1719 00:58:17,411 --> 00:58:18,662 - You scared me a little bit. 1720 00:58:18,662 --> 00:58:21,039 - I know. 1721 00:58:21,039 --> 00:58:23,458 I think we should go talk. 1722 00:58:23,458 --> 00:58:24,960 Joey is the epitome of everything 1723 00:58:24,960 --> 00:58:26,920 I've ever wanted in a man. 1724 00:58:26,920 --> 00:58:29,256 Obviously, the way we kind of ended off 1725 00:58:29,256 --> 00:58:30,716 was kind of rocky waters. 1726 00:58:30,716 --> 00:58:32,426 So I think there are some things 1727 00:58:32,426 --> 00:58:35,220 that we need to talk about to kind of bring 1728 00:58:35,220 --> 00:58:37,305 clarity to our situation. 1729 00:58:37,305 --> 00:58:40,308 And I'm happy to show Joey that I'm here to stay. 1730 00:58:40,308 --> 00:58:42,352 - I will be completely honest with you. 1731 00:58:42,352 --> 00:58:43,812 Like, last week was really tough for me. 1732 00:58:43,812 --> 00:58:45,480 - Yeah. 1733 00:58:45,480 --> 00:58:46,648 - I didn't think it would ever get to the point 1734 00:58:46,648 --> 00:58:48,358 of you wanting to walk away. 1735 00:58:48,358 --> 00:58:49,860 I just didn't see that for us in the cards. 1736 00:58:49,860 --> 00:58:51,403 'Cause I thought you knew where we were at. 1737 00:58:51,403 --> 00:58:52,529 - I don't know. 1738 00:58:52,529 --> 00:58:53,864 I don't know what I was doing. 1739 00:58:53,864 --> 00:58:56,324 But I know I would have regretted it. 1740 00:58:56,324 --> 00:58:58,201 You're literally the epitome of, like, 1741 00:58:58,201 --> 00:59:00,412 what I've ever wanted in a man. 1742 00:59:00,412 --> 00:59:02,456 It was just hard to see you with anyone else. 1743 00:59:02,456 --> 00:59:04,332 - Mm-hmm. 1744 00:59:04,332 --> 00:59:06,877 - You've established things with not just me, 1745 00:59:06,877 --> 00:59:08,587 with, like, other women. 1746 00:59:08,587 --> 00:59:11,298 And then seeing that in front of my face, you know, 1747 00:59:11,298 --> 00:59:13,049 obviously, it got the best of me. 1748 00:59:13,049 --> 00:59:15,051 And I was scared. 1749 00:59:15,051 --> 00:59:17,929 If I didn't have fears about that, 1750 00:59:17,929 --> 00:59:20,432 then I don't think that that would be real. 1751 00:59:20,432 --> 00:59:21,725 - You having fears doesn't scare me. 1752 00:59:21,725 --> 00:59:23,393 - OK. 1753 00:59:23,393 --> 00:59:24,311 - It was the choice you were about to make... 1754 00:59:24,311 --> 00:59:25,562 - I know. - That scared me. 1755 00:59:25,562 --> 00:59:27,105 - Yeah. 1756 00:59:27,105 --> 00:59:28,356 - I want to have zero doubts walking into that house 1757 00:59:28,356 --> 00:59:30,108 that you want to be here with me. 1758 00:59:30,108 --> 00:59:32,360 And you can see a future at the end of this. 1759 00:59:32,360 --> 00:59:34,488 I just want to feel confident. 1760 00:59:34,488 --> 00:59:36,573 - I do. 1761 00:59:36,573 --> 00:59:38,700 I think that I was trying to take the easy way out 1762 00:59:38,700 --> 00:59:40,118 in that moment. 1763 00:59:40,118 --> 00:59:41,286 And I don't want you to think that 1764 00:59:41,286 --> 00:59:43,205 I'm ever gonna do that again. 1765 00:59:43,205 --> 00:59:45,123 - I want to believe what she's saying. 1766 00:59:45,123 --> 00:59:46,958 I guess I just feel like I should feel 1767 00:59:46,958 --> 00:59:48,585 a lot more confident than I do right now. 1768 00:59:48,585 --> 00:59:50,045 That's what I'm sitting with. 1769 00:59:50,045 --> 00:59:51,546 - It's not gonna end. 1770 00:59:51,546 --> 00:59:52,964 - Yeah. 1771 00:59:52,964 --> 00:59:55,175 - No, it just doesn't make sense to end. 1772 00:59:55,175 --> 00:59:56,551 And I want you to know I would not 1773 00:59:56,551 --> 00:59:58,053 be here if I didn't think I wanted 1774 00:59:58,053 --> 00:59:59,346 to bring you to my family. 1775 00:59:59,346 --> 01:00:02,182 - I know. - They mean everything to me. 1776 01:00:02,182 --> 01:00:06,061 Their perspective on things and their advice to me 1777 01:00:06,061 --> 01:00:08,522 about how to deal with all of this as well is, like, 1778 01:00:08,522 --> 01:00:10,065 gonna be so important to me. 1779 01:00:10,065 --> 01:00:11,691 So I'm so excited for today. 1780 01:00:11,691 --> 01:00:13,735 I truly am, and-- 1781 01:00:13,735 --> 01:00:15,862 - When's the last time you brought someone home? 1782 01:00:15,862 --> 01:00:17,322 - Oh, my God. 1783 01:00:17,322 --> 01:00:20,116 I've--I've-- 1784 01:00:20,116 --> 01:00:23,537 I've never brought anyone home. 1785 01:00:23,537 --> 01:00:25,622 - I'm blown away to find out that I'm 1786 01:00:25,622 --> 01:00:28,208 the first person that Maria's really ever brought home. 1787 01:00:28,208 --> 01:00:30,126 I'm realizing more and more how much Maria 1788 01:00:30,126 --> 01:00:32,254 has not shown this to anyone. 1789 01:00:32,254 --> 01:00:33,672 Part of me takes that as, 1790 01:00:33,672 --> 01:00:35,549 how special is that that it's me, 1791 01:00:35,549 --> 01:00:38,552 but also, I'm like, how has she gone this long in life 1792 01:00:38,552 --> 01:00:40,387 without, like, opening up to someone 1793 01:00:40,387 --> 01:00:42,514 and showing this side of herself? 1794 01:00:42,514 --> 01:00:44,516 - Like, with me, 'cause I am Daddy's little girl, like, 1795 01:00:44,516 --> 01:00:47,561 I'm not gonna just bring just anybody to my family. 1796 01:00:47,561 --> 01:00:49,813 He's the best father in the world. 1797 01:00:49,813 --> 01:00:54,985 He set the bar high for, you know, like, what I expect 1798 01:00:54,985 --> 01:00:57,487 in a man and what I deserve. 1799 01:00:57,487 --> 01:00:59,698 Um, so let's go meet them. 1800 01:00:59,698 --> 01:01:01,199 - OK. - OK. 1801 01:01:01,199 --> 01:01:02,993 - Tonight I think might be the most important 1802 01:01:02,993 --> 01:01:04,244 night in our relationship. 1803 01:01:04,244 --> 01:01:06,413 I'm scared. I'm nervous. I'm excited. 1804 01:01:06,413 --> 01:01:08,164 I know how close she is with her family. 1805 01:01:08,164 --> 01:01:10,083 I know how special they are to her. 1806 01:01:10,083 --> 01:01:11,710 - I can't wait to see her. 1807 01:01:11,710 --> 01:01:13,503 - What do you think's gonna happen when they walk in? 1808 01:01:13,503 --> 01:01:14,838 - I don't know. 1809 01:01:14,838 --> 01:01:16,172 - What are you gonna do if they're hand in hand? 1810 01:01:16,172 --> 01:01:17,507 - Oof. 1811 01:01:17,507 --> 01:01:18,967 - It's never happened before, right? 1812 01:01:18,967 --> 01:01:20,093 So-- - It's gonna be the best. 1813 01:01:20,093 --> 01:01:21,219 - We're gonna see what happens. 1814 01:01:21,219 --> 01:01:22,929 - She's never brought home a guy. 1815 01:01:22,929 --> 01:01:26,641 I've never seen Maria affectionate with a guy. 1816 01:01:26,641 --> 01:01:27,767 Oh, not that for sure, never. 1817 01:01:27,767 --> 01:01:29,185 - Yeah, no way. 1818 01:01:29,185 --> 01:01:30,645 Maria has always been the heartbreaker, I think. 1819 01:01:30,645 --> 01:01:32,606 - Yeah, yeah. 1820 01:01:32,606 --> 01:01:34,608 - Maria is 100% Daddy's girl. 1821 01:01:34,608 --> 01:01:38,570 If she gets hurt, it would be a problem for Joey. 1822 01:01:38,570 --> 01:01:41,823 Very soon, we're gonna meet them, see them together. 1823 01:01:41,823 --> 01:01:44,367 And then we'll know. 1824 01:01:44,367 --> 01:01:46,202 I'll know. 1825 01:01:49,414 --> 01:01:52,250 [bright music] 1826 01:01:52,250 --> 01:01:56,421 ♪ ♪ 1827 01:01:56,421 --> 01:01:59,507 - [laughing] 1828 01:01:59,507 --> 01:02:02,260 I feel like I am falling in love with Joey. 1829 01:02:02,260 --> 01:02:04,679 I know that I want to open up to him. 1830 01:02:04,679 --> 01:02:06,431 But I don't like being vulnerable. 1831 01:02:06,431 --> 01:02:09,851 If my family kind of give me that reassurance, 1832 01:02:09,851 --> 01:02:11,519 I'll have no worries in the world. 1833 01:02:11,519 --> 01:02:14,731 I just need that honest advice by the people 1834 01:02:14,731 --> 01:02:16,441 that I love and trust. 1835 01:02:16,441 --> 01:02:19,527 My family and friends want the best for me. 1836 01:02:19,527 --> 01:02:21,613 I can't deal with this. 1837 01:02:21,613 --> 01:02:24,532 Oh, my God. 1838 01:02:24,532 --> 01:02:26,826 I've never brought someone home. 1839 01:02:26,826 --> 01:02:28,787 So this is all very new to me. 1840 01:02:28,787 --> 01:02:30,705 ♪ ♪ 1841 01:02:30,705 --> 01:02:33,375 My dad's opinion is so important to me. 1842 01:02:33,375 --> 01:02:36,836 He wants nothing short of me being happy. 1843 01:02:36,836 --> 01:02:37,837 - How we doing? 1844 01:02:37,837 --> 01:02:39,464 So nice to meet you. 1845 01:02:39,464 --> 01:02:41,049 I was told this is one of your favorites. 1846 01:02:41,049 --> 01:02:42,258 This is for you here. - Hey, buddy. 1847 01:02:42,258 --> 01:02:44,302 No, this is one of my favorites. 1848 01:02:44,302 --> 01:02:45,845 - Yeah, I know that. 1849 01:02:45,845 --> 01:02:47,722 Tonight, I think, might be the most important 1850 01:02:47,722 --> 01:02:49,265 night in our relationship. 1851 01:02:49,265 --> 01:02:53,728 I know how much Maria's dad has love for Maria. 1852 01:02:53,728 --> 01:02:56,898 I really hope she gets that assurance to, like, 1853 01:02:56,898 --> 01:02:59,317 take a step further and let her guard down. 1854 01:02:59,317 --> 01:03:02,988 It scares me to kind of consistently wait for that. 1855 01:03:02,988 --> 01:03:04,906 - OK, so this is stuffed peppers. 1856 01:03:04,906 --> 01:03:07,701 But in Greek, we say "yemista." - I love stuffed peppers. 1857 01:03:07,701 --> 01:03:09,786 - This is the best meal. 1858 01:03:09,786 --> 01:03:11,705 - Your grandmother prepared it for you. 1859 01:03:11,705 --> 01:03:13,331 - My Yaya. OK. 1860 01:03:13,331 --> 01:03:14,708 Which one do you like? Do you like red peppers? 1861 01:03:14,708 --> 01:03:16,209 What do you want? - Give him one each. 1862 01:03:16,209 --> 01:03:17,794 - I'm gonna give you a red pepper because it's so good. 1863 01:03:17,794 --> 01:03:19,546 - Give him one of each. - You got to do two. 1864 01:03:19,546 --> 01:03:21,548 - My mom used to make me stuffed peppers all the time. 1865 01:03:21,548 --> 01:03:22,799 It was a big meal that we used to make in our house. 1866 01:03:22,799 --> 01:03:24,718 But this is--sorry, Mom-- this is better. 1867 01:03:24,718 --> 01:03:26,344 - Oh, yeah, right. 1868 01:03:26,344 --> 01:03:27,721 - It is. - Aw. 1869 01:03:27,721 --> 01:03:29,973 - So, Joey, you have the most important thing 1870 01:03:29,973 --> 01:03:33,143 in my life in your hands. 1871 01:03:33,143 --> 01:03:36,438 She's never brought anybody to me. 1872 01:03:36,438 --> 01:03:41,026 The last thing I want to see my kid is get hurt. 1873 01:03:41,026 --> 01:03:43,778 - I understand that. 1874 01:03:43,778 --> 01:03:46,489 - I'm so excited to hear about everything. 1875 01:03:46,489 --> 01:03:48,283 What was your first impression of him? 1876 01:03:48,283 --> 01:03:49,826 Like, when you walked out, like, 1877 01:03:49,826 --> 01:03:52,370 was it how we thought, like, he was the one for you? 1878 01:03:52,370 --> 01:03:54,247 Like, what did you feel when you first saw him? 1879 01:03:54,247 --> 01:03:55,999 - I was like, he is the most hand--he's hot. 1880 01:03:55,999 --> 01:03:57,000 Come on. 1881 01:03:57,000 --> 01:03:57,959 - He's very cute. 1882 01:03:57,959 --> 01:03:59,127 - Hey, watch yourself. 1883 01:03:59,127 --> 01:04:00,211 No. 1884 01:04:00,211 --> 01:04:01,921 [laughter] 1885 01:04:01,921 --> 01:04:04,966 But I obviously have felt things that I haven't 1886 01:04:04,966 --> 01:04:06,593 felt in a long time with him. 1887 01:04:06,593 --> 01:04:08,470 And, like, this man is someone I can 1888 01:04:08,470 --> 01:04:09,804 truly see myself falling for. 1889 01:04:09,804 --> 01:04:11,681 I'm being honest. 1890 01:04:11,681 --> 01:04:14,350 But obviously, I still have my insecurities because 1891 01:04:14,350 --> 01:04:16,061 there are other women here. 1892 01:04:16,061 --> 01:04:17,437 And-- 1893 01:04:17,437 --> 01:04:18,772 - How do you feel about that truly? 1894 01:04:18,772 --> 01:04:20,440 Like, is that a worry for you? 1895 01:04:20,440 --> 01:04:22,025 - Sorry. 1896 01:04:22,025 --> 01:04:24,402 [crying] 1897 01:04:24,402 --> 01:04:25,904 Thank you. 1898 01:04:25,904 --> 01:04:30,492 I--I'm just, like-- 1899 01:04:30,492 --> 01:04:33,870 I feel--I feel a lot for him. 1900 01:04:33,870 --> 01:04:35,455 And it's kind of like-- 1901 01:04:35,455 --> 01:04:36,581 - You do? 1902 01:04:36,581 --> 01:04:38,416 - Yeah, but it sucks because-- 1903 01:04:38,416 --> 01:04:40,585 he's, like, has three other women here. 1904 01:04:40,585 --> 01:04:42,462 And it's hard because, like, yeah, 1905 01:04:42,462 --> 01:04:46,466 I can pretend that he's all mine, but he's not. 1906 01:04:46,466 --> 01:04:47,801 - I'm scared he's not seeing the full you. 1907 01:04:47,801 --> 01:04:49,385 - I know. Me too. 1908 01:04:49,385 --> 01:04:50,929 - And, like, seeing you tonight, 1909 01:04:50,929 --> 01:04:54,641 I really do see a future with you two. 1910 01:04:54,641 --> 01:04:57,268 But I hope you fully put your heart into it. 1911 01:04:57,268 --> 01:04:58,478 Because if this is what you want, 1912 01:04:58,478 --> 01:05:02,315 that's the only way you're gonna get it. 1913 01:05:02,315 --> 01:05:05,110 - I love you. - I love you. 1914 01:05:05,110 --> 01:05:07,362 I think that Maria does push people away 1915 01:05:07,362 --> 01:05:10,115 when she's not sure of the outcome 1916 01:05:10,115 --> 01:05:11,908 because she doesn't want it to end up 1917 01:05:11,908 --> 01:05:13,368 where she gets hurt in the end. 1918 01:05:13,368 --> 01:05:15,578 But I think that this whole process is about 1919 01:05:15,578 --> 01:05:17,372 letting your guard down and giving yourself 1920 01:05:17,372 --> 01:05:18,915 the opportunity to fall in love. 1921 01:05:18,915 --> 01:05:20,917 So I hope that seeing us tonight 1922 01:05:20,917 --> 01:05:23,044 will help her get to that point. 1923 01:05:23,044 --> 01:05:24,921 ♪ ♪ 1924 01:05:24,921 --> 01:05:28,299 - So... 1925 01:05:28,299 --> 01:05:32,345 I know you have feelings for my daughter, right? 1926 01:05:32,345 --> 01:05:35,014 - Mm-hmm. - And I would hope so. 1927 01:05:35,014 --> 01:05:37,433 If you see what I see in Maria, 1928 01:05:37,433 --> 01:05:39,811 I understand why she's here. - Mm-hmm. 1929 01:05:39,811 --> 01:05:41,354 - You know, to me, she's everything. 1930 01:05:41,354 --> 01:05:43,731 She's the greatest thing in the world. 1931 01:05:43,731 --> 01:05:46,484 I don't know if she's mentioned to you about in the past 1932 01:05:46,484 --> 01:05:47,861 what the accident that she had-- 1933 01:05:47,861 --> 01:05:49,737 - Mm-hmm. She has. 1934 01:05:49,737 --> 01:05:54,325 - And that was--for me, that was the worst day of my life. 1935 01:05:54,325 --> 01:05:55,493 - Mm-hmm. 1936 01:05:55,493 --> 01:05:57,036 - I almost lost her. 1937 01:05:57,036 --> 01:06:01,040 And since then, we've been inseparable. 1938 01:06:01,040 --> 01:06:03,626 - Mm-hmm. - To me, she's my angel. 1939 01:06:03,626 --> 01:06:05,378 She's my princess. 1940 01:06:05,378 --> 01:06:09,465 Now, I know there's three other girls in the mix. 1941 01:06:09,465 --> 01:06:12,969 And if you're telling me that "I'm falling for her," 1942 01:06:12,969 --> 01:06:14,721 and you're telling the other three girls 1943 01:06:14,721 --> 01:06:16,347 you're falling for them, 1944 01:06:16,347 --> 01:06:18,474 to me, that doesn't mean anything. 1945 01:06:18,474 --> 01:06:20,268 You know? 1946 01:06:20,268 --> 01:06:23,521 And it's hard for me right now because 1947 01:06:23,521 --> 01:06:25,815 I don't know where you stand. 1948 01:06:25,815 --> 01:06:27,233 And I don't want to put you in a spot. 1949 01:06:27,233 --> 01:06:29,235 - Well, let me-- let me help a little bit. 1950 01:06:29,235 --> 01:06:32,405 Maria has expressed to me that she's falling for me. 1951 01:06:32,405 --> 01:06:33,823 And it was one of the more special moments 1952 01:06:33,823 --> 01:06:35,450 that we've had. 1953 01:06:35,450 --> 01:06:36,826 But I have not expressed anything back 1954 01:06:36,826 --> 01:06:38,953 because I don't know how you could say it 1955 01:06:38,953 --> 01:06:40,496 to four different people. 1956 01:06:40,496 --> 01:06:41,873 I don't understand how that could hold 1957 01:06:41,873 --> 01:06:43,541 the same amount of weight. 1958 01:06:43,541 --> 01:06:44,667 And I want all my words to have a lot of intention. 1959 01:06:44,667 --> 01:06:46,002 - I respect that. 1960 01:06:46,002 --> 01:06:47,086 - Do I feel it fully with Maria? 1961 01:06:47,086 --> 01:06:48,421 Yes. Do I think it can get there? 1962 01:06:48,421 --> 01:06:50,256 100%. 1963 01:06:50,256 --> 01:06:52,342 The only issues that we've had is 1964 01:06:52,342 --> 01:06:53,885 she holds back in some ways. 1965 01:06:53,885 --> 01:06:55,595 - Yeah. - And does that scare me? Yes. 1966 01:06:55,595 --> 01:06:57,889 But from what I've seen, when she's started to open up, 1967 01:06:57,889 --> 01:06:59,599 it's--she's amazing. 1968 01:06:59,599 --> 01:07:02,143 And I want you to know this isn't something 1969 01:07:02,143 --> 01:07:03,686 that doesn't come with weight. 1970 01:07:03,686 --> 01:07:05,438 And I understand the seriousness of it. 1971 01:07:05,438 --> 01:07:07,941 And I respect the idea of what a marriage is. 1972 01:07:07,941 --> 01:07:12,195 So if it does come to the point of getting down on one knee, 1973 01:07:12,195 --> 01:07:14,072 it would be hard to do that without knowing 1974 01:07:14,072 --> 01:07:16,783 that her family, especially you as her father, 1975 01:07:16,783 --> 01:07:20,203 would accept me and possibly be able to have your blessing 1976 01:07:20,203 --> 01:07:21,746 to marry your daughter. 1977 01:07:21,746 --> 01:07:25,375 Because this would be the last time that I see you. 1978 01:07:25,375 --> 01:07:28,253 - I mean, the way I see Maria tonight, 1979 01:07:28,253 --> 01:07:31,005 I haven't seen her that way with anybody. 1980 01:07:31,005 --> 01:07:32,590 And I tell you that honestly. 1981 01:07:32,590 --> 01:07:36,010 So if she chooses you, and you choose her-- 1982 01:07:36,010 --> 01:07:37,804 - Mm-hmm. - Because it's both. 1983 01:07:37,804 --> 01:07:38,805 It's a two-way street. 1984 01:07:38,805 --> 01:07:40,306 - Two-way street. 1985 01:07:40,306 --> 01:07:42,934 - So if I know you're the guy that she chose, 1986 01:07:42,934 --> 01:07:46,771 and I respect her decision, 1987 01:07:46,771 --> 01:07:49,649 I would have no problems giving you my blessings. 1988 01:07:49,649 --> 01:07:53,319 And you become more to me than a son. 1989 01:07:53,319 --> 01:07:56,572 Because the woman that you chose is my life. 1990 01:07:56,572 --> 01:07:57,782 - Mm-hmm. 1991 01:07:57,782 --> 01:07:59,826 - Take care of her, respect her, 1992 01:07:59,826 --> 01:08:02,370 and we're gonna have a-- 1993 01:08:02,370 --> 01:08:05,123 one big, fat Greek-Italian wedding 1994 01:08:05,123 --> 01:08:06,958 and have you part of this family. 1995 01:08:06,958 --> 01:08:08,668 Is Maria ready for marriage? 1996 01:08:08,668 --> 01:08:10,753 Is she ready to settle down and have a family? 1997 01:08:10,753 --> 01:08:12,422 100%. 1998 01:08:12,422 --> 01:08:16,843 But I know she's also, you know, cautious. 1999 01:08:16,843 --> 01:08:18,094 OK. 2000 01:08:18,094 --> 01:08:19,804 She's guarding her heart. 2001 01:08:19,804 --> 01:08:21,472 That's what scares me, you know? 2002 01:08:21,472 --> 01:08:23,683 She's trying not to get hurt. 2003 01:08:23,683 --> 01:08:29,731 I've never seen you the way I seen you today. 2004 01:08:29,731 --> 01:08:31,024 You seem happy. 2005 01:08:31,024 --> 01:08:33,985 You seem like you are falling for him. 2006 01:08:33,985 --> 01:08:36,738 Are you this happy? 2007 01:08:36,738 --> 01:08:41,200 - [crying] 2008 01:08:41,200 --> 01:08:42,577 - It's OK. 2009 01:08:42,577 --> 01:08:43,745 It's OK. 2010 01:08:43,745 --> 01:08:46,748 [soft music] 2011 01:08:46,748 --> 01:08:50,168 ♪ ♪ 2012 01:08:50,168 --> 01:08:52,503 - I... 2013 01:08:52,503 --> 01:08:54,255 ♪ ♪ 2014 01:08:54,255 --> 01:08:56,382 - I'm here for you no matter what. 2015 01:08:56,382 --> 01:08:59,260 No matter what, I'm here for you. 2016 01:08:59,260 --> 01:09:01,179 And I just want the best for you. 2017 01:09:01,179 --> 01:09:03,306 He looks like, you know, he cares about you, 2018 01:09:03,306 --> 01:09:05,433 and looks like you care about him. 2019 01:09:05,433 --> 01:09:09,812 So are you falling in love with him? 2020 01:09:09,812 --> 01:09:11,939 - I'll be honest with you. 2021 01:09:11,939 --> 01:09:13,608 It took a while for me to, like, 2022 01:09:13,608 --> 01:09:15,693 even open up to him at all. 2023 01:09:15,693 --> 01:09:17,904 And that was, like, a big problem in the beginning. 2024 01:09:17,904 --> 01:09:19,614 - So you didn't want to get hurt. 2025 01:09:19,614 --> 01:09:21,699 - Yeah. 2026 01:09:21,699 --> 01:09:25,078 - You know, if I didn't see what I saw with Joey-- 2027 01:09:25,078 --> 01:09:26,204 - Do you see it really? 2028 01:09:26,204 --> 01:09:27,914 - You were glowing. 2029 01:09:27,914 --> 01:09:30,291 And I haven't seen that in a long time. 2030 01:09:30,291 --> 01:09:31,584 I know you got your guard up. 2031 01:09:31,584 --> 01:09:32,585 - Yeah. 2032 01:09:32,585 --> 01:09:33,753 - But put it down. 2033 01:09:33,753 --> 01:09:35,838 Give this a chance. 2034 01:09:35,838 --> 01:09:37,382 He's a good guy. - He is. 2035 01:09:37,382 --> 01:09:39,217 - You know, he's a down-to-Earth... 2036 01:09:39,217 --> 01:09:40,802 - He is. - Guy. 2037 01:09:40,802 --> 01:09:43,763 And if it doesn't work, at least you tried. 2038 01:09:43,763 --> 01:09:45,390 'Cause he did ask. 2039 01:09:45,390 --> 01:09:46,766 - What? 2040 01:09:46,766 --> 01:09:48,142 - If it is you in the end, 2041 01:09:48,142 --> 01:09:49,977 would I give my blessing? 2042 01:09:53,564 --> 01:09:56,109 - Wait, I don't know if you were supposed to tell me that. 2043 01:09:56,109 --> 01:09:58,528 - Well, I'm telling you. 2044 01:09:58,528 --> 01:10:01,447 And I--and I told him, yes, wholeheartedly. 2045 01:10:01,447 --> 01:10:04,075 - I don't think you were supposed to--sorry. 2046 01:10:04,075 --> 01:10:05,410 That's really nice. 2047 01:10:05,410 --> 01:10:06,911 - It was nice. 2048 01:10:06,911 --> 01:10:08,413 And you know what you mean to me. 2049 01:10:08,413 --> 01:10:09,872 You're everything to me. 2050 01:10:09,872 --> 01:10:12,708 And I want you to give this a shot. 2051 01:10:12,708 --> 01:10:15,253 'Cause I've never seen you this happy. 2052 01:10:15,253 --> 01:10:19,632 - This moment right now means everything to me. 2053 01:10:19,632 --> 01:10:22,385 - Maria doesn't open up that easily. 2054 01:10:22,385 --> 01:10:25,555 But when she does, she'll spill her guts. 2055 01:10:25,555 --> 01:10:27,932 Joey, I've never seen that before in my life. 2056 01:10:27,932 --> 01:10:29,183 [laughter] 2057 01:10:29,183 --> 01:10:32,520 I know she wants this badly. 2058 01:10:32,520 --> 01:10:35,231 She doesn't want to admit it, but I can tell she's in love. 2059 01:10:35,231 --> 01:10:37,608 And he deserves to know. 2060 01:10:37,608 --> 01:10:39,235 - What is this? No, no, no. - You're beautiful. 2061 01:10:39,235 --> 01:10:40,903 - This has got to go. - Look how cute you are. 2062 01:10:40,903 --> 01:10:43,281 - Dad, why did you have to do-- 2063 01:10:44,824 --> 01:10:46,284 You can't see this attitude. 2064 01:10:46,284 --> 01:10:47,785 - I've seen it already. 2065 01:10:47,785 --> 01:10:49,370 This isn't the first time I've seen it. 2066 01:10:49,370 --> 01:10:51,539 - She seems happier than normal. 2067 01:10:51,539 --> 01:10:53,833 It looks like they have a meaningful 2068 01:10:53,833 --> 01:10:55,668 relationship going on. 2069 01:10:55,668 --> 01:10:57,503 If Maria gets engaged, 2070 01:10:57,503 --> 01:10:59,255 I'm the happiest man in the world. 2071 01:10:59,255 --> 01:11:01,174 I want this for her. 2072 01:11:01,174 --> 01:11:03,801 Maria, are you eating? 2073 01:11:03,801 --> 01:11:05,970 ♪ ♪ 2074 01:11:05,970 --> 01:11:07,263 - Why would they put this in? 2075 01:11:07,263 --> 01:11:09,557 - [laughs] 2076 01:11:09,557 --> 01:11:11,768 - No! No. 2077 01:11:11,768 --> 01:11:13,728 - You look cute. 2078 01:11:13,728 --> 01:11:15,688 - Look at them. 2079 01:11:15,688 --> 01:11:18,524 Tonight exceeded my expectations. 2080 01:11:18,524 --> 01:11:20,943 I'm so happy that my family gave me 2081 01:11:20,943 --> 01:11:22,737 the validation I needed. 2082 01:11:22,737 --> 01:11:25,740 What I believe to be true is coming across to them 2083 01:11:25,740 --> 01:11:27,074 to be that way as well. 2084 01:11:27,074 --> 01:11:28,117 - I get to see it all now. 2085 01:11:28,117 --> 01:11:29,368 - Good. 2086 01:11:29,368 --> 01:11:30,953 Are you happy about my family? 2087 01:11:30,953 --> 01:11:33,206 - They're--they're amazing. 2088 01:11:33,206 --> 01:11:36,125 - My dad's blessing means everything to me. 2089 01:11:36,125 --> 01:11:38,669 I feel like I'm in love with Joey, 2090 01:11:38,669 --> 01:11:40,922 and everyone sees it. 2091 01:11:40,922 --> 01:11:42,507 That was... - I loved it. 2092 01:11:42,507 --> 01:11:43,883 - A lot. 2093 01:11:43,883 --> 01:11:45,885 But he doesn't know that I'm actually there, 2094 01:11:45,885 --> 01:11:48,179 and that's the problem. 2095 01:11:48,179 --> 01:11:50,932 I feel like I need to tell him. 2096 01:11:50,932 --> 01:11:53,726 I don't want to leave with things left unsaid. 2097 01:11:53,726 --> 01:11:57,688 I'm very happy that you met the people that I love most. 2098 01:11:57,688 --> 01:12:01,025 And I'm happy that they see what I see in you. 2099 01:12:01,025 --> 01:12:04,695 And they've accepted you already, which is amazing. 2100 01:12:04,695 --> 01:12:07,657 And they saw how happy I was and how happy you make me. 2101 01:12:07,657 --> 01:12:08,908 - Yeah. 2102 01:12:08,908 --> 01:12:10,910 - Having my dad say let my guard down 2103 01:12:10,910 --> 01:12:13,871 and give it my all, that meant everything. 2104 01:12:13,871 --> 01:12:15,706 Like, you have no idea. 2105 01:12:15,706 --> 01:12:22,630 Um, and I want you to know, um... 2106 01:12:22,630 --> 01:12:25,258 yeah, you know, I feel very strong about you. 2107 01:12:25,258 --> 01:12:28,344 And I know I have, and I continue-- 2108 01:12:28,344 --> 01:12:29,762 it continues to grow. 2109 01:12:29,762 --> 01:12:30,888 That's for sure. - Mm-hmm. 2110 01:12:30,888 --> 01:12:32,431 - Um... 2111 01:12:32,431 --> 01:12:36,060 ♪ ♪ 2112 01:12:36,060 --> 01:12:38,729 I appreciate you being here. 2113 01:12:38,729 --> 01:12:39,939 - I appreciate you inviting me in. 2114 01:12:39,939 --> 01:12:41,649 - Yeah. 2115 01:12:41,649 --> 01:12:43,192 OK. - Thank you for tonight. 2116 01:12:43,192 --> 01:12:45,403 - Thank you. 2117 01:12:45,403 --> 01:12:47,738 I want to tell him how I feel. 2118 01:12:47,738 --> 01:12:50,658 But why am I so worried? 2119 01:12:50,658 --> 01:12:53,703 ♪ ♪ 2120 01:12:53,703 --> 01:12:55,329 All right. 2121 01:12:55,329 --> 01:12:58,833 - Goodbye for now. - Goodbye for now. 2122 01:12:58,833 --> 01:13:05,673 ♪ ♪ 2123 01:13:10,886 --> 01:13:13,472 I don't know why I didn't say it. 2124 01:13:13,472 --> 01:13:15,516 I just froze. 2125 01:13:15,516 --> 01:13:16,684 Yeah. 2126 01:13:16,684 --> 01:13:19,270 ♪ ♪ 2127 01:13:19,270 --> 01:13:21,314 It sucks that he's gonna leave today 2128 01:13:21,314 --> 01:13:23,858 not knowing how I really feel. 2129 01:13:23,858 --> 01:13:25,735 I--I don't know. 2130 01:13:25,735 --> 01:13:28,863 I feel like I regret that. 2131 01:13:28,863 --> 01:13:33,242 ♪ ♪ 2132 01:13:36,621 --> 01:13:39,624 [tense music] 2133 01:13:39,624 --> 01:13:43,377 ♪ ♪ 2134 01:13:43,377 --> 01:13:45,463 - I am so nervous 2135 01:13:45,463 --> 01:13:48,007 about going into the Rose Ceremony tonight. 2136 01:13:48,007 --> 01:13:49,800 There's four girls here. 2137 01:13:49,800 --> 01:13:54,013 And so anybody going home is significant. 2138 01:13:54,013 --> 01:13:55,890 I think that all the women that are still here 2139 01:13:55,890 --> 01:13:57,433 have amazing qualities. 2140 01:13:57,433 --> 01:13:59,727 And we've spent the most time together. 2141 01:13:59,727 --> 01:14:02,063 And we all got really close. 2142 01:14:02,063 --> 01:14:05,024 So it is such a weird situation to be in where 2143 01:14:05,024 --> 01:14:06,817 you're like--you know, you don't want your friend's 2144 01:14:06,817 --> 01:14:09,946 heart to be broken because they went home. 2145 01:14:09,946 --> 01:14:12,865 But also, the way that I feel about Joey, 2146 01:14:12,865 --> 01:14:16,661 it would be devastating to not continue this with him. 2147 01:14:18,996 --> 01:14:21,999 [dramatic music] 2148 01:14:21,999 --> 01:14:24,794 ♪ ♪ 2149 01:14:24,794 --> 01:14:27,797 I told my dad that I loved Joey. 2150 01:14:27,797 --> 01:14:30,341 But I don't really know what's going on through his head 2151 01:14:30,341 --> 01:14:32,968 or how his Hometowns were with the other ladies. 2152 01:14:32,968 --> 01:14:34,720 And things just feel so good, 2153 01:14:34,720 --> 01:14:37,807 but I'm sure that everybody feels that way with him. 2154 01:14:37,807 --> 01:14:40,101 I think that also, like, after this past week 2155 01:14:40,101 --> 01:14:42,395 and him meeting my family, that made me 2156 01:14:42,395 --> 01:14:43,688 just realize how much it's gonna hurt 2157 01:14:43,688 --> 01:14:45,106 even more if I go home. 2158 01:14:45,106 --> 01:14:51,404 ♪ ♪ 2159 01:14:53,447 --> 01:14:56,158 - I'm pretty nervous about tonight. 2160 01:14:56,158 --> 01:14:59,120 My Hometown went amazing, 2161 01:14:59,120 --> 01:15:03,374 but of course there's always gonna be nerves. 2162 01:15:03,374 --> 01:15:06,085 I told Joey I was falling in love with him. 2163 01:15:06,085 --> 01:15:09,463 And I'm just really excited to see where this could go. 2164 01:15:09,463 --> 01:15:13,134 And that's why, like, I need to get a rose tonight. 2165 01:15:13,134 --> 01:15:16,762 You never know what's gonna happen. 2166 01:15:16,762 --> 01:15:19,014 I could be falling in love and feeling this way, 2167 01:15:19,014 --> 01:15:21,684 but yeah, he could also be falling in love 2168 01:15:21,684 --> 01:15:24,520 with Maria, Kelsey, and Rachel. 2169 01:15:24,520 --> 01:15:26,856 So that's where, like, the doubt comes in. 2170 01:15:26,856 --> 01:15:30,192 And that's where I'm, like, reality check. 2171 01:15:30,192 --> 01:15:36,073 ♪ ♪ 2172 01:15:36,073 --> 01:15:39,201 - I try not to be too nervous going into tonight's ceremony, 2173 01:15:39,201 --> 01:15:42,747 but it's a little nerve-racking. 2174 01:15:42,747 --> 01:15:44,582 Every week, it's just getting harder and harder. 2175 01:15:44,582 --> 01:15:47,001 And Hometowns felt very surreal. 2176 01:15:47,001 --> 01:15:48,836 So I'm trying to be hopeful. 2177 01:15:48,836 --> 01:15:50,254 But I'm also being a realist 2178 01:15:50,254 --> 01:15:52,214 that it could go either way tonight. 2179 01:15:52,214 --> 01:15:53,591 I am falling for Joey. 2180 01:15:53,591 --> 01:15:55,259 My feelings are very strong. 2181 01:15:55,259 --> 01:15:57,052 And to be falling in love with someone 2182 01:15:57,052 --> 01:16:00,056 is such a huge step to take. 2183 01:16:00,056 --> 01:16:02,600 And I've only been in love, like, once in my life. 2184 01:16:02,600 --> 01:16:04,685 So I am very glad that I'm allowing 2185 01:16:04,685 --> 01:16:06,562 myself to fall in love again. 2186 01:16:06,562 --> 01:16:07,688 But, you know, if I didn't get a rose tonight, 2187 01:16:07,688 --> 01:16:08,981 I would absolutely-- 2188 01:16:08,981 --> 01:16:11,275 I would be very, very sad. 2189 01:16:11,275 --> 01:16:15,196 ♪ ♪ 2190 01:16:15,196 --> 01:16:18,449 - I think Joey had a great time meeting my family. 2191 01:16:18,449 --> 01:16:22,578 But after I talked to Joey and said my goodbyes, like, 2192 01:16:22,578 --> 01:16:24,705 I wanted to tell him that I was falling in love with him. 2193 01:16:24,705 --> 01:16:25,831 But I just--I don't know. 2194 01:16:25,831 --> 01:16:27,041 I just couldn't do it. 2195 01:16:27,041 --> 01:16:29,460 And I feel like I regret that. 2196 01:16:29,460 --> 01:16:31,045 We're going into a Rose Ceremony. 2197 01:16:31,045 --> 01:16:32,713 And three other women probably told him 2198 01:16:32,713 --> 01:16:34,256 that they're in love with him 2199 01:16:34,256 --> 01:16:35,883 or they're falling in love with him, 2200 01:16:35,883 --> 01:16:38,219 and it's like, he doesn't know that I feel this way. 2201 01:16:38,219 --> 01:16:40,471 I should have told him then. 2202 01:16:40,471 --> 01:16:42,181 Well, now I have time-- I still do have time-- 2203 01:16:42,181 --> 01:16:43,933 well, no, I don't, 'cause if he doesn't 2204 01:16:43,933 --> 01:16:45,559 give me the rose, then I'm screwed. 2205 01:16:45,559 --> 01:16:48,479 ♪ ♪ 2206 01:17:07,081 --> 01:17:08,082 - Hi, ladies. 2207 01:17:08,082 --> 01:17:09,792 all: Hi. 2208 01:17:09,792 --> 01:17:11,377 - I want to thank each and every one of you 2209 01:17:11,377 --> 01:17:15,256 for the most amazing and special week. 2210 01:17:15,256 --> 01:17:17,550 The meaning of this rose is that I felt like 2211 01:17:17,550 --> 01:17:19,969 we took a step forward in our relationship. 2212 01:17:19,969 --> 01:17:21,554 And I think that's what's most important. 2213 01:17:21,554 --> 01:17:28,227 ♪ ♪ 2214 01:17:28,227 --> 01:17:30,062 Feeling confident with my decision tonight, 2215 01:17:30,062 --> 01:17:32,523 but I know it's not gonna be an easy one. 2216 01:17:32,523 --> 01:17:34,275 These are the four women I've had the strongest 2217 01:17:34,275 --> 01:17:35,776 relationship with. 2218 01:17:35,776 --> 01:17:37,278 No goodbye is gonna be easy. 2219 01:17:37,278 --> 01:17:39,530 No goodbye is really gonna make sense. 2220 01:17:39,530 --> 01:17:43,659 I'm sending someone home that I care deeply about. 2221 01:17:43,659 --> 01:17:46,579 But the most important thing for me to do tonight 2222 01:17:46,579 --> 01:17:49,707 is not second guess. 2223 01:17:49,707 --> 01:17:53,168 At this point, I have to go with my gut. 2224 01:17:53,168 --> 01:17:55,546 And I feel like I know who the three women are 2225 01:17:55,546 --> 01:17:57,840 that I want to move into next week. 2226 01:17:57,840 --> 01:18:02,344 ♪ ♪ 2227 01:18:02,344 --> 01:18:05,097 - Joey... 2228 01:18:05,097 --> 01:18:06,891 can I talk to you for a second? 2229 01:18:06,891 --> 01:18:10,102 ♪ ♪ 2230 01:18:17,109 --> 01:18:20,362 [suspenseful music] 2231 01:18:20,362 --> 01:18:22,323 - Joey, can I talk to you for a second? 2232 01:18:22,323 --> 01:18:23,782 - Yeah, of course. 2233 01:18:23,782 --> 01:18:25,826 ♪ ♪ 2234 01:18:25,826 --> 01:18:28,954 Let's go this way. 2235 01:18:28,954 --> 01:18:31,290 - Right before Joey is about to give out the rose, 2236 01:18:31,290 --> 01:18:33,167 Maria pulls him, and I'm like, 2237 01:18:33,167 --> 01:18:37,087 what does she possibly have to say right now? 2238 01:18:37,087 --> 01:18:39,006 ♪ ♪ 2239 01:18:39,006 --> 01:18:41,675 But, you know, at this point, 2240 01:18:41,675 --> 01:18:45,262 I'm just hoping and praying that I get a rose tonight. 2241 01:18:45,262 --> 01:18:47,431 ♪ ♪ 2242 01:18:47,431 --> 01:18:50,392 - OK. I'm so nervous. 2243 01:18:50,392 --> 01:18:51,977 I don't want them to hear me, but... 2244 01:18:51,977 --> 01:18:55,648 um, so obviously, like, 2245 01:18:55,648 --> 01:18:58,943 I don't want to have regrets coming out of this. 2246 01:18:58,943 --> 01:19:01,362 And you know how important it was 2247 01:19:01,362 --> 01:19:03,656 for you to meet my family. 2248 01:19:03,656 --> 01:19:05,991 But, you know, saying goodbye to you the way that I did, 2249 01:19:05,991 --> 01:19:09,828 I feel like I didn't do it in the best way, 2250 01:19:09,828 --> 01:19:12,206 'cause I told you that 2251 01:19:12,206 --> 01:19:13,958 I can see myself falling in love with you, 2252 01:19:13,958 --> 01:19:15,542 and the thing is, I can't, 2253 01:19:15,542 --> 01:19:18,254 because, like, I am falling in love with you. 2254 01:19:18,254 --> 01:19:21,548 And I didn't feel like I got to tell you that that night. 2255 01:19:21,548 --> 01:19:24,927 Um, regardless of what happens tonight, honestly, 2256 01:19:24,927 --> 01:19:28,806 I just wanted you to know that 2257 01:19:28,806 --> 01:19:30,766 I would regret not telling you that. 2258 01:19:30,766 --> 01:19:32,142 - Thank you. 2259 01:19:32,142 --> 01:19:33,435 OK. 2260 01:19:33,435 --> 01:19:37,189 ♪ ♪ 2261 01:19:39,942 --> 01:19:42,945 [tense music] 2262 01:19:42,945 --> 01:19:46,824 ♪ ♪ 2263 01:19:46,824 --> 01:19:47,950 - What was that about? 2264 01:19:47,950 --> 01:19:49,576 - Sorry. - What was that about? 2265 01:19:49,576 --> 01:19:51,036 - I don't know. 2266 01:19:51,036 --> 01:19:52,162 - You don't know? - I'm freaking out. 2267 01:19:52,162 --> 01:19:53,372 - You don't know, but you... - Sorry. 2268 01:19:53,372 --> 01:19:55,249 - Asked him to talk? 2269 01:19:55,249 --> 01:19:57,835 - It wasn't--it was just what I had to do in the moment. 2270 01:19:57,835 --> 01:19:59,336 I'll tell you one day. 2271 01:19:59,336 --> 01:20:00,879 Sorry. 2272 01:20:00,879 --> 01:20:03,507 ♪ ♪ 2273 01:20:03,507 --> 01:20:06,510 [dramatic music] 2274 01:20:06,510 --> 01:20:13,308 ♪ ♪ 2275 01:20:24,820 --> 01:20:27,823 [suspenseful music] 2276 01:20:27,823 --> 01:20:34,621 ♪ ♪ 2277 01:20:36,373 --> 01:20:37,916 - Daisy. 2278 01:20:37,916 --> 01:20:41,462 ♪ ♪ 2279 01:20:41,462 --> 01:20:42,588 Daisy, will you accept this rose? 2280 01:20:42,588 --> 01:20:44,256 - I would love to. 2281 01:20:44,256 --> 01:20:45,466 Thank you. 2282 01:20:45,466 --> 01:20:51,972 ♪ ♪ 2283 01:21:03,442 --> 01:21:05,778 - Kelsey. 2284 01:21:05,778 --> 01:21:09,448 ♪ ♪ 2285 01:21:09,448 --> 01:21:11,366 Kelsey, will you accept this rose? 2286 01:21:11,366 --> 01:21:14,078 - Of course. Thank you so much. 2287 01:21:14,078 --> 01:21:20,834 ♪ ♪ 2288 01:21:24,588 --> 01:21:28,926 - Ladies, Joey, it's the final rose tonight. 2289 01:21:28,926 --> 01:21:30,469 When you're ready. - Thanks, Jesse. 2290 01:21:30,469 --> 01:21:33,806 ♪ ♪ 2291 01:21:33,806 --> 01:21:36,809 [dramatic music] 2292 01:21:36,809 --> 01:21:43,857 ♪ ♪ 2293 01:21:52,908 --> 01:21:54,910 - Rachel. 2294 01:22:00,666 --> 01:22:01,792 Rachel... - Yes. 2295 01:22:01,792 --> 01:22:02,543 - Will you accept this rose? 2296 01:22:02,543 --> 01:22:04,336 - Always. 2297 01:22:04,336 --> 01:22:07,339 [somber music] 2298 01:22:07,339 --> 01:22:14,138 ♪ ♪ 2299 01:22:16,473 --> 01:22:17,891 - Maria, I really am sorry. 2300 01:22:17,891 --> 01:22:19,643 - It's OK. 2301 01:22:19,643 --> 01:22:21,103 - Please take as much time as you need, 2302 01:22:21,103 --> 01:22:22,521 and when you're ready, you can say your goodbyes. 2303 01:22:22,521 --> 01:22:24,022 - Thank you. - OK. 2304 01:22:24,022 --> 01:22:25,649 - Bye. 2305 01:22:25,649 --> 01:22:27,693 ♪ ♪ 2306 01:22:27,693 --> 01:22:29,069 Oh, you're so sweet. 2307 01:22:29,069 --> 01:22:30,904 ♪ ♪ 2308 01:22:30,904 --> 01:22:32,364 Bye. 2309 01:22:32,364 --> 01:22:34,658 ♪ ♪ 2310 01:22:34,658 --> 01:22:37,327 Aw, Joey. 2311 01:22:37,327 --> 01:22:38,912 - Can I walk you out? - Mm-hmm. 2312 01:22:38,912 --> 01:22:41,039 - OK. 2313 01:22:41,039 --> 01:22:48,046 ♪ ♪ 2314 01:22:59,933 --> 01:23:02,644 That, um... 2315 01:23:02,644 --> 01:23:05,689 I hope you know how difficult that was for me. 2316 01:23:05,689 --> 01:23:08,358 - Mm-hmm. 2317 01:23:08,358 --> 01:23:09,860 - I'm still trying to find the words of, like, 2318 01:23:09,860 --> 01:23:11,820 what I can say in this case, 'cause I know there's 2319 01:23:11,820 --> 01:23:14,781 probably not much I can say. 2320 01:23:14,781 --> 01:23:18,243 Um, we've had a bumpy road. 2321 01:23:18,243 --> 01:23:20,287 But you know I've fought for you every time. 2322 01:23:20,287 --> 01:23:21,997 And I've chosen us. 2323 01:23:21,997 --> 01:23:23,707 And I've tried everything in my power to get to the point 2324 01:23:23,707 --> 01:23:26,502 of continuing to see a future. 2325 01:23:26,502 --> 01:23:30,923 And I went into Hometowns with you very open and ready 2326 01:23:30,923 --> 01:23:32,466 to see what came next. 2327 01:23:32,466 --> 01:23:35,469 And you said everything I needed to hear. 2328 01:23:35,469 --> 01:23:36,637 - Yeah. 2329 01:23:36,637 --> 01:23:37,804 - And even though you didn't say 2330 01:23:37,804 --> 01:23:40,432 what you said tonight, 2331 01:23:40,432 --> 01:23:42,768 I hope you know that, like, 2332 01:23:42,768 --> 01:23:44,478 I was trying my best to get there. 2333 01:23:44,478 --> 01:23:48,982 Just tonight, I felt like it would be dishonest to you 2334 01:23:48,982 --> 01:23:50,859 to move forward with the amount of doubts that I have. 2335 01:23:50,859 --> 01:23:53,445 ♪ ♪ 2336 01:23:53,445 --> 01:23:55,030 So I don't know if that helps. 2337 01:23:55,030 --> 01:23:56,698 I doubt that it does. 2338 01:23:56,698 --> 01:23:58,534 I just wanted to be honest and tell you how much 2339 01:23:58,534 --> 01:24:00,410 you mean to me, how much this has meant to me, 2340 01:24:00,410 --> 01:24:02,454 and how much I care for you, and how tough this is. 2341 01:24:02,454 --> 01:24:05,958 But it feels wrong in some ways. 2342 01:24:05,958 --> 01:24:09,461 It just--it's tough, so... 2343 01:24:09,461 --> 01:24:11,880 - No. 2344 01:24:11,880 --> 01:24:14,341 No, it's fine. 2345 01:24:14,341 --> 01:24:16,468 ♪ ♪ 2346 01:24:16,468 --> 01:24:17,886 - OK. 2347 01:24:17,886 --> 01:24:21,098 [engine starting] - OK. 2348 01:24:21,098 --> 01:24:28,188 ♪ ♪ 2349 01:24:47,499 --> 01:24:49,001 I'm confused. 2350 01:24:49,001 --> 01:24:54,673 I came here, showed all of me. 2351 01:24:54,673 --> 01:24:57,718 I told Joey that I am falling in love with him, 2352 01:24:57,718 --> 01:25:00,345 and if that's not enough for him, 2353 01:25:00,345 --> 01:25:04,266 then, like, what more can I give this man? 2354 01:25:04,266 --> 01:25:06,393 It sucks. 2355 01:25:06,393 --> 01:25:08,520 And it makes me sad because it's like, 2356 01:25:08,520 --> 01:25:11,732 Joey was everything that I've always wanted. 2357 01:25:11,732 --> 01:25:15,485 And it doesn't come often where I feel these--this way. 2358 01:25:15,485 --> 01:25:18,322 But I should have told him how I felt 2359 01:25:18,322 --> 01:25:20,532 a lot sooner than I did, 2360 01:25:20,532 --> 01:25:22,492 and that's my biggest regret. 2361 01:25:22,492 --> 01:25:29,082 ♪ ♪ 2362 01:25:29,082 --> 01:25:31,335 - Next week on "The Bachelor"... 2363 01:25:31,335 --> 01:25:32,753 [dramatic music] 2364 01:25:32,753 --> 01:25:34,463 - We are in Tulum, Mexico, 2365 01:25:34,463 --> 01:25:38,008 and I am falling in love with every woman that is here. 2366 01:25:38,008 --> 01:25:40,385 - Oh, my God, there's a stingray right under us. 2367 01:25:40,385 --> 01:25:42,721 [laughs] 2368 01:25:42,721 --> 01:25:44,765 - Love is a leap of faith, 2369 01:25:44,765 --> 01:25:46,183 and let me tell you, I feel like 2370 01:25:46,183 --> 01:25:47,976 I'm about to take the biggest leap. 2371 01:25:47,976 --> 01:25:49,936 [screaming] - Whoo! 2372 01:25:49,936 --> 01:25:52,189 This week is potential Fantasy Suites, 2373 01:25:52,189 --> 01:25:54,650 and I hope by the end of this, I feel everything I need to 2374 01:25:54,650 --> 01:25:55,817 to be able to get down on one knee 2375 01:25:55,817 --> 01:25:57,235 and know it's my person. 2376 01:25:57,235 --> 01:25:59,613 I'm falling in love with you fully. 2377 01:25:59,613 --> 01:26:02,282 I've felt it for a while. 2378 01:26:02,282 --> 01:26:03,617 - I am falling in love with him. 2379 01:26:03,617 --> 01:26:05,911 - It's a wonderful feeling, to love. 2380 01:26:05,911 --> 01:26:07,662 - Intimacy for men is different than it is for women. 2381 01:26:07,662 --> 01:26:09,081 - OK. - I have been in your shoes. 2382 01:26:09,081 --> 01:26:10,832 - Yeah. - I didn't get chosen... 2383 01:26:10,832 --> 01:26:12,084 - Mm-hmm. - And that was hard. 2384 01:26:12,084 --> 01:26:14,252 Always have something in the back of your head 2385 01:26:14,252 --> 01:26:16,004 that you might not be it. 2386 01:26:16,004 --> 01:26:17,798 - She said that she's okay. 2387 01:26:17,798 --> 01:26:20,050 I can tell that she's not. 2388 01:26:20,050 --> 01:26:21,593 - There's still two other women, 2389 01:26:21,593 --> 01:26:23,678 so I could literally, you know, get my heart broken. 2390 01:26:23,678 --> 01:26:25,389 - I can't see you because I know that 2391 01:26:25,389 --> 01:26:27,516 you're having the time with someone else. 2392 01:26:27,516 --> 01:26:28,767 [crying] 2393 01:26:28,767 --> 01:26:30,310 I am definitely terrified that 2394 01:26:30,310 --> 01:26:31,770 maybe opening up, it's too late. 2395 01:26:31,770 --> 01:26:33,522 [ominous music] 2396 01:26:33,522 --> 01:26:34,898 - I have this feeling deep down inside, 2397 01:26:34,898 --> 01:26:36,400 once I show every part of myself, 2398 01:26:36,400 --> 01:26:38,610 people don't fall in love with me. 2399 01:26:38,610 --> 01:26:39,986 ♪ ♪ 2400 01:26:39,986 --> 01:26:42,197 It says, "We need to talk." 2401 01:26:42,197 --> 01:26:44,366 ♪ ♪ 2402 01:26:44,366 --> 01:26:47,411 Just done with this. 2403 01:26:47,411 --> 01:26:49,496 I don't understand what this is. 2404 01:26:49,496 --> 01:26:51,415 This is, like, my worst nightmare. 2405 01:26:51,415 --> 01:26:52,749 [sniffles] 2406 01:26:52,749 --> 01:26:54,209 ♪ ♪ 2407 01:26:54,209 --> 01:26:56,336 This would derail everything. 2408 01:26:56,336 --> 01:26:57,419 ♪ ♪