As this week’s episode started, I found myself hopeful that I would be more interested and engaged in this show than the last week. The passing of the angst that was Bentley has made it more difficult to know one of the guys from the other (Ben? Constantine? Are they the same guy?). Last week’s drama was again sidelined by blondie who wants to go back to her “real life” (and not be the next Bachelorette?). As much as I liked her during the Bachelor, I found her a bit disingenuous during the interview.
I just hope that Ashley finds love in this “journey” since if rumors are true, she didn’t make enough from the network to make it worth her time.

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Constantine:
I’m a little wearied by the “run across the grassy park to each other” scene. Is there another way to do this? I’m sure each town has more to offer than this? Loved the Greek Family dancing party though.
Ames:
In this case, we run across the cool grassy property of Ames’ uppercrust family. Will Ames loosen up? If the plaid shirt tells us anything, the answer should be yes! I liked the grilling sister Serena gave Ashley by the family indoor pool. Ashley held her own! I can’t decide if Ames seems a bit flamboyant (he’s expressive, kind and emotional), or just extremely Ivy League, but kind. What Ashley takes from this hometown meeting, “Maybe love is more of a marathon”. Ames: ” I can’t think of anything more romantic than a picnic under a Magnolia tree” and “I was a bad boy in boarding school”. ”Magic in the ordinary”- now THAT I liked. Not bad. It’s hard to dislike this guy, even though you really, really want to.
Ben: We run across the grass to the gazebo. We jump into his “sexy, fashionable” arms. If a girl likes wine, it may be difficult to ignore this bonus of husband who is also a winemaker. Let’s just hope the wine is decent. Bad wine- now that would be awkward. His hair? That’s what she noticed first? Like Constantine’s? That’s okay I like longish hair too. There is some sadness there.
JP:
No grass! Ran across the bridge in a garden surrounded by tulips. Skating rink. It seems that Ashley could care less what they are doing since she wants to just be anywhere that he is. As far as we can see, she is far more physical, affectionate and comfortable with him than anyone else (. “I can’t fight this feeling any longer…” ”I’ve only taken home 4 girls home to meet my family” (not so sure of the ‘special’ feeling being #5- but hey, he’s honest).