Episode 5 - 6/20 - Discussion - Thread #1

Ben C. and William's Dramatic Two-on-One Date Guarantees One Man a Ticket Home

"Episode 705" - The specter of Bentley still looms over Ashley's chances for a happy ending as she and the final 11 men travel to the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Still a little shell shocked, Ashley is optimistic that she can prove to her suitors that she has moved on and gotten over her disastrous disappointment attached to Bentley's departure. However, Ben F. has problems opening up to Ashley on their magical, romantic one-on-one date. The dreaded two-on-one date pits Ben C. and William on a scenic raft sailing down a majestic river, and Ashley has a jaw-dropping way to settle the whole decision about who goes home. But will it lead to more heartbreak? And eight brave bachelors get the workout of their lives as they train in Muay Thai boxing and fight each other in front of hundreds of people. The competition takes a frightening turn as one of the men ends up in the hospital. Meanwhile, Ashley realizes she is having trouble bonding with the bachelors, but there are roses to be given out, and the guys sense it is make-or-break time, on "The Bachelorette," MONDAY, JUNE 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC.

The bachelors settle into their home base at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, and Ben F. gets the first date with Ashley. The couple hold hands in a Chiang Mai marketplace, and they wind up sitting front of an ancient temple. It takes all of their strength to resist kissing each other at such a sacred site. That night, the romance is renewed between the two as they dine in a beautiful courtyard, but this sensitive bachelor is having trouble revealing his past to Ashley. Will that cost him a rose, or will he find a way to relax and trust the Bachelorette?

The next morning, eight men meet Ashley at an outdoor gym. Whether they are athletic or not, they aren't prepared for learning the traditional Thai art form of Muay Thai boxing. But the real drama begins when they learn they will fight each other in an open-air square in the middle of Chiang Mai in front of hundreds of rooting spectators. The date takes a terrifying turn when Ames is rushed to a local hospital after suffering a blow to the head. That night at the after-party, the somber mood is broken by a surprise visitor - and Ashley has a tough decision to make about who will get the rose.

Two nervous bachelors - Ben C. and William - prepare to go on the dramatic two-on-one date. Ashley takes the men on a memorable raft ride, but the beautiful scenery and playful elephants can't eliminate their apprehension. One man decides to take matters into his own hands and spills secrets about his competition. Will his fiendish plan work? Moments later, Ashley makes a shocking decision about the date and sends one stunned man home. By the end of the evening, Ashley's choices have her wondering if she will find love on this journey or just heartbreak.

An air of anxiety hangs over the cocktail party as Ashley discovers she is having difficulty connecting with the men. She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind. She confides in Chris Harrison what the problem is... She is trying to move forward with the remaining men, but Bentley still has her heart.


Eight men remain at the end of the night, but will Ashley find love with any of them? She will try and figure it out at their next stop, the magnificent city of Hong Kong.

Eeeek! That doesn't sound good at all. And who is the surprise visitor since Bentley doesn't come back until Hong Kong? Hope it's Chantal!

IrishGal wrote:Eeeek! That doesn't sound good at all. And who is the surprise visitor since Bentley doesn't come back until Hong Kong? Hope it's Chantal!

It's Ames.

IrishGal wrote:Eeeek! That doesn't sound good at all. And who is the surprise visitor since Bentley doesn't come back until Hong Kong? Hope it's Chantal!

Michelle Money...

ETA: Okay read the description, don't think its Michelle, maybe Ashley S.

cupcakes wrote:

IrishGal wrote:Eeeek! That doesn't sound good at all. And who is the surprise visitor since Bentley doesn't come back until Hong Kong? Hope it's Chantal!

It's Ames.

IA Cupcakes...I imagine since Ames, get sent to the hospital with a cuncusion, they think he will have to remaiin, but then he ends up making it back to the after party that nite.

Di_ATL wrote:

cupcakes wrote:

IrishGal wrote:Eeeek! That doesn't sound good at all. And who is the surprise visitor since Bentley doesn't come back until Hong Kong? Hope it's Chantal!

It's Ames.

IA Cupcakes...I imagine since Ames, get sent to the hospital with a cuncusion, they think he will have to remaiin, but then he ends up making it back to the after party that nite.

That makes more sense than what I was thinking.

OK, who do we think these descriptions belong to:

An air of anxiety hangs over the cocktail party as Ashley discovers she is having difficulty connecting with the men. She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind. She confides in Chris Harrison what the problem is... She is trying to move forward with the remaining men, but Bentley still has her heart.

comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor = Ryan?? or JP??
hurt by suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her = Nick??
romantic talk with one sweet bachelor = Ben F??

gigantic douchebag ruining this whole season = The Bent One :Frown:

The last line makes me want to :puke:

She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind.

Who do we think each of these are??

ETA...Alexx, we think alike!!

nutty1 wrote:The last line makes me want to :puke:

She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind.

Who do we think each of these are??

ETA...Alexx, we think alike!!

Heehee! I love games.

Alexxxx wrote:

nutty1 wrote:The last line makes me want to :puke:

She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind.

Who do we think each of these are??

ETA...Alexx, we think alike!!

Heehee! I love games.

I did this on the other thread but I'll tell you who I think it might be.
one enthusiastic bachelor Ryan P of course because he is Mr. Big Ray of Sunshine
another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her It might be Constantine because of the previews shown for next week where Ashley is talking to him during a cocktail party
one sweet bachelor I'm guessing JP because he is one sweet bachelor to me. Sweet as a cupcake. :27:

One thing that jumped out at me here - the comment about Ashley and Ben having a really hard time not kissing on the sacred spot - not sure if this is the appropriate place to raise this, but for me, this screams that Ames is in the "friend zone" - because on their one on one time, they didn't kiss, and didn't really seem like they wanted to. I think she is impressed by Ames and he is a good guy - but I don't think she has those feelings for him. Kind of reminds me of Shawntell last season.

nutty1 wrote:The last line makes me want to :puke:

She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind.

Who do we think each of these are??

ETA...Alexx, we think alike!!

Is it next week that she asks Constantine about how he feels about her and whether he's closer to the guys than Ash? If so maybe Dino is the suitor who confesses he's not sure.