The Bachelor - Week 8

It’s hometown date week!  

First up is Lindzi’s family.  Just as she entered this craziness, she brings Ben to her folk’s house via horse.  And whoa Nelly, what a house it is!  Lindzi’s mom confirms that she thinks Lindzi is ready to be engaged and be in a serious relationship.  This family may be the most normal family on the Bachelor in a long time.  I have nothing bad to say about them – and I can usually come up with something!  Lindzi will be in the final two.

Next up, Kacie B’s family in TN.  Kacie starts the day off with a marching band in the field that was named after her grandfather.  Kacie tells Ben that her father is a probation officer who doesn’t drink – oh boy, let the craziness begin.  Wine maker vs. non-drinker…this could get good.  During Kacie’s talk with her sister, we find out that Kacie’s parents are skeptical and not they are NOT risk takers…pretty much two things you have to not be when going thru this process.  Ben is terrified while talking to her father – I would be too…he looks like the granddad on King of the Hill.  Kacie’s mom has concerns: her daughter moving away from home and even worse: her daughter moving in with a boy before marriage.  Oh boy.  I totally understand these people’s point of view about them getting to know each other better and take their time – but come on people…she’s an adult.  Pretty sure her parents just destroyed this hometown date for her.

Ben heads to Texas to meet Nikki’s family next.  After Nikki makes Ben look like a total nerd in western gear, they head to a bar (excuse me…saloon) then out for yet another picnic.  Seriously girls, haven’t you had enough picnics???  Once the couple gets to her Mom’s house (her parents are divorced – so is she) it gets a little somber.  Her poor daddy is scared to give her hand away AGAIN because the first time he did that his daughter married a man who wasn’t perfect for her.  BUT, at dinner her father gives them his blessing in a truly touching speech.  Awww.  Nikki then takes Ben away and tells him that she loves him.

On to Crazy Town (Arizona) to meet Crazy Lady’s (Courtney’s) family.  Oh damn, they look normal.  OH, but momma has a touch of crazy – I can tell!  Somehow, Courtney has left her crazy at the door – she’s acting normal now.  All proof that she is being herself NOW around her family, and all the crap before this was a total act.  So, Crazy Courtney is gone, for now – I’m sure she’ll reappear soon.  So Courtney takes Ben on a picnic – how original – to tell him that she is in love with him…with a wedding ceremony.  I told you she would be back!  Cray Cray Courtney is BAAAACK!  She forces him to write vows and recite them in front of a pastor, under an arbor.  Oh dammit…he really likes her.

Now it’s time for Benny Boo Boo to figure out who he’s going to keep, and who’s daddy is gonna come after him with a shot gun.  

Roses go to: Courtney, Lindzi, and Nikki.  Awww, Kacie!

Well, two out of three for my picks isn't too terrible!  

Next week the three remaining girls and Ben are going to Switzerland!  So cool!