The Bachelorette: Fantasy Suites

The last three gentlemen turned into three and a half with the return of Ryan.  I kind of wonder why the producers let him come back.  It seems like that is not a good precedent to set for the show if any ol' random dismissed contestant can come back and stalk the bachelorette.

The first date was with Ben.  Like most of the dates with Ben, this one was pretty boring.  Lots of talk about how they are connecting and building on their relationship yada, yada, yada.  The sultry sunscreen rubbing scene was..uh..interesting? My favorite line of this part of the show was when Ashley said (regarding the fantasy suite), "I'm hoping Ben will SHOW me how he feels".  Hello!  At least she isn't trying to pretend that the fantasy suite is anything other than a place to do the dirty.  Some past bachelors and bachelorettes have tried to play up the fact that this is the only time they have together away from cameras to really "talk".  If "talking" was the actual intent of the fantasy suite, then they could just as easily have a fantasy canoe or a fantasy game of pinochle.

Just like last week with Ames, we all knew that Constantine would be departing this week, just not necessarily like that.  My theory is that Constantine's buddies dared him to try out for the show.  Once he got on he figured he might as well go through with it because it was basically an all expense paid vacation.  Then, Ashley started to like him and he realized he better get out before it gets too awkward.  I think what he did is perfectly respectable.  Bye Constantine!  You were nice but you DO need to get rid of the euro-mullet, like you said.

The date with JP was more of the same that always happens at this phase of the show: "I'm falling in love with her, our relationship is so strong, I can't wait for the end, I can really see a future between us".  Boring.  Anyone else notice that JP was rockin' some sweet mandals at the rose ceremony?

And now, another letter to Ryan:

Dear Ryan,

I know YOU thought coming back to the show was so romantic.  However, WE thought it was sad...and not a good kind of sad, more of a pathetic kind of sad.  At the beginning of the show, were you walking all the way across Fiji?  My goodness, you seemed to be walking forever.  I hated in your interview, before Ashely dumped you for a second time, how you were saying you really feel a connection between the two of you.  If she had felt the same thing she most likely would not have sent you packing.  Does she need to hire protection to keep you away from her house or have you finally taken the hint?  Good luck to you buddy.  Hopefully you can find that special someone to be overly energetic with all the time.

This is the last time I want to write to you,
Karen