We start with Le Host, Mr. Chris Harrison, sitting down with Arie in a picturesque Paris park.
Are you shocked to find yourself falling in love with more than one woman?
he asks, knowing full well that the answer is yes.
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This week is really important, notes our Bachelor.
Next Harrison drops by the houseboat to tell the ladies that this week features the dreaded two-on-one date.
We cut to a round of obligatory anguished reaction shots…but Krystal in particular knows that shes fed.
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I wonder who will be on the two-on-one…with me, she coos.
Im not backing down and running away.
More and more of her personality is coming out through these last few weeks, notes Arie.
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Sir, what are you basing this on?
Along those lines, Lauren really does not bring her personality A-game to the date, at least initially.
Sorry, she giggles after yet another lengthy pause in the conversation.
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Im just taking it all in.
Either she is an expert at playing hard to get, or Lauren legitimately has nothing to say.
Can she do it?
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Lauren has barely managed to spit out that she has trust issues when Arie drops this bomb.
Okay, Lauren you gotta give the poor guy something.
Ive been, like, terrified to tell you anything, she admits.
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And he LOVES it.
exclaims Tia, getting bleeped for the second time this episode.
Oh no, Tias swearing again.
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But the rose goes to…baby Bekah!
Get your glitter on, girl, because its time to fly away to the Moulin Rouge.
Were shocked too, Bekah.
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No one told us Arie was going to be lip-synching.
I feel like there should have been a warning.
Also, an unrelated question: Why do we never get to see Aries conversations with Jenna anymore?
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Has she not been getting drunk enough or something?
Her absence is unacceptable, Team Bachelor yo fix ittout suite!
And now, its time for the two-on-one date, starring…Kendall and Krystal!
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How boring are the other relationships compared to mine and Aries?
Enjoy the old art and architecture, guys!
Tough call, am I right?
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After a trip through a giant hedge maze, its time to get down to business.
Arie pulls Krystal aside first for a chat on a stone bench in the shade.
Its not like Im punishing you in any way, he says.
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Its just I have a lot of questions about you after last week.
Krystal has clearly prepared herself for this line of questioning.
Im so sorry that I didnt come and talk to you, she says.
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I regret that, and I would never do that again.
I dont want to throw away all the color and texture and depth of our relationship.
Color and texture and depth?
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Is Krystal talking about a relationship or wall-to-wall carpeting?
Whatever she means, he LOVES it.
Of course, though, Krystal cant quit while shes ahead.
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I feel 99 percent sure shes going home tonight, purrs Krystal.
So, may the best girl win.
I can see marriage in you.
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I can see love forever in you, she insists.
To us, though, she admits that Krystals cruel attack on her shook her confidence a bit.
Its about winning for Krystal, she says.
That was obvious with the bowling date, and its obvious now.
But Kendall is not too shook to confront Krystal face to face.
Saying the thing thats most hurtful doesnt necessarily mean you win, Kendall says calmly.
It means you hurt somebody.
I can definitely empathize with you, she says.
Youve been through more pain than I can even understand.
It feels very controlled.
I dont think you should make a run at control it.
Oh good Aries here to hand out the rose!
Turns out, he needs more time.
Go get dressed for dinner, ladies your long day is about to get longer.
Oh my God, Arie, get it together and make your damn choice.
There is a god, rose lovers!
Im sure well be seeing you again.
Oh yeah, shedefinitelyis.
Ill admit, I thought she was a goner.
Man, so whoisgoing home tonight?
Lets do this, Speed Racer!
Get that woman toParadise, stat!
Laurens in the corner having a monotone meltdown with a producer?
Looks like Laurens feeling stressed out about, you know, watching Arie date other women and stuff.
Girl, you better toughen up and get ready to carbo-load in Tuscany.
Before you go, rose lovers, let me know your thoughts: What is Laurens deal?
Do Arie and Kendall have anything in common?
And did Arie make the right choice sending Krystal home?
(HA HA HA HA just kidding, of course he did.)
Post your thoughts now, and be sure to check out Chris Harrisons exclusive blogright here.
Now if youll excuse me, Im going to see ifMoulin Rougeis on Netflix.
