Episode 8 (HTD's) - 7/18 - Bachelorette 9 - Discussion - Spoilers

And it could even be a derivative of both made up special or part of his newest line.

Still doesn't look nothing like the ring 'All'WetPaint described.

nutty1 wrote:And I think the first ring looks like it!

I think it's the firt one too! Doesn't look cheat to me, it's beautiful! Must be the lighting/angle of the pic.

If we think that is Chris, then where was he going in the limo with the dark blue jacket and white shirt on?

Either to or from the FRC ?

2boys3girls wrote:If we think that is Chris, then where was he going in the limo with the dark blue jacket and white shirt on?

I think the ring picture may be after he buys it....maybe looking at it outside. You know, when the producer says "Chris, go outside and pretend you're thrilled that you just bought a girl who you had 3 dates with an engagement ring".

IDK but if they went with Neil Lane's less expensive line, well I would rather have some of the previous season's rings.

nutty1 wrote:

2boys3girls wrote:If we think that is Chris, then where was he going in the limo with the dark blue jacket and white shirt on?

I think the ring picture may be after he buys it....maybe looking at it outside. You know, when the producer says "Chris, go outside and pretend you're thrilled that you just bought a girl who you had 3 dates with an engagement ring".

 

I think that is the ring Zak gave Des. Can anyone screen cap the ring he gave Des?

I have yet to give my opinion of the episode yesterday. I've just been responding to everyone else.

Zac: I never thought she'd end up with him. I don't think he'd make a good Bachelor. He would be exhausting to be married to.  

Drew: He is in love for the first time. That means it probably wouldn't last. I'm now a lot less worried about him "interfering" with her and Brooks. Of course, he could be one of the twists. If she chooses him I'd have to rethink Desiree.

Chris: They're making fun of him. I've noticed it several times before, all the way to the early part of the season. They wouldn't make fun of the F1 like that. Cue: relief. I don't understand why they're making fun of him, though. He seems too nice to be made fun of.

Brooks: (This will be a long one) His HTD could not have been any better. They've always shown Brooks as having a conflict (being the first date, a broken finger keeping him from the RC—cue the hero returns music; slow to the finish line, fear of getting his heart broken), but they've always given him respect in the editing. And attention. I'm grateful for that.

I loved that he almost dumped them in the lake. That couldn't have been any more perfect. I was hoping they'd fall all the way in, though.  

I love that he told his family that he likes kissing Des, so blatantly. Well, I guess that question's answered.

No wonder his family means so much to him. I think he's lucky to have them.

The home for his date was amazing. That view.

Brooks had a lot he was hiding because his family's extraordinary. He has hidden depths.

Des said she liked that he still managed to be adorable when he was lying on the ground with a broken finger, in pain. Ahhh.

The gallant man waving goodbye to her and running his fingers through his hair.

I even loved the sweater he wore. He has interesting style, but sometimes it's a definite hit.

His mom is a strong leader and he adores her. She trusts his judgement completely, which makes him trustworthy. His sister is striking and direct with her brother; his brothers are fun and sarcastic, just like him, and want to know if she can "hang" with him, because they think their brother is a catch. They also want to thank her for "not being a waste of time." The Foresters are amazing.

But all of this did make me wonder about Des. His family is amazing. Seeing Brooks in his element made him look different, gave him new depths. DOES she really fit into his life? CAN she really "hang" with Brooks, or, *gasp* is he actually too good for her?

She always loves the wrong men.

Would he want to align himself with her bullying brother? Or, will her creeper brother (lurking in the doorway is funny) become noble and play the hero in the end? (Making her seem slightly more equal). Yes, if her brother did Brooks a good turn, his own sister a good turn, that might start to equal out the scale a little more.

Did he make a decision out of true love and the knowledge that he should be with her forever? I hope someday he finds that, that's for sure.

RC: They showed Brooks commenting about Zac, more than once, which I thought was interesting and just another strange change this season. Brooks is thinking when he says it, and frankly, I like thinking Brooks, a lot. Don't change, Brooks.

Coming Up: Brooks says something, feels a certain way and Des doesn't like it. She is angry/hurt, storms off. He is blindsided and beside himself wondering how he can fix it/if he'll lose her. He leaves. She's sad. This lover's rift won't last.

nannymargie wrote:I think that is the ring Zak gave Des.  Can anyone screen cap the ring he gave Des?

i think so too but it was this ring in the SC and not the one he bought in AC. that AC ring, which was set in gold, seems to have disappeared.

OK... rewatching Brooks' HTD...

First words when they see each other@

D going down slope - "I just need to skip to you"
B - "I'll run"
D - "Awwww..."
D - "How are you"
B - "Good/God (?) I missed you... Where have you been all my life?" (yes, I kinda went all there!) 
D - Aww I'm glad I'm here
Then finally "hi's" and kisses.