Re: Brooks Forester - Bachelorette 9 Contestant - Spoilers - Thread #10

[nutty1]

I think Brooks had a few doubts, maybe a little uncertainty. And they decided that was his edit. Just like some people get the bad guy or the physical edit. They probably showed us every clip of him saying he was unsure, but not the other 95% of stuff he said. I wonder how much prodding and pushing happened for them to get him to leave?

[Guest]

He doesn't seem that way body language wise to me.

Someone already brought up the false photo thing to RS and he said that it was a nice conspiracy theory, but that's not what happened.  Plus, you are saying Desiree and Brooks faked a FRC?

Not at all. I was just thinking that maybe the producers had Des and her final 3 take photos at some point, that could then be released to appear to be a finale of sorts- I don't know...I haven't thought it through...Maybe it would be impossible due to the scenery required in the background at the finale ...but it was just a thought....On the cloud 9 date though, and I may be alone in my opinion, I felt Brooks was lukewarm in all honesty in his body language with Des...maybe I am posting in the wrong thread but I also recall Brooks kissing Des hello with one hand in his pocket...that to me is either shyness or disinterest... I have seen this lack of reciprocity from him thoughout the season in body language in all honesty...although clearly others don't agree.

No, he didn't.  He brought her closer to him when they kissed sitting down and brought her into the kiss at the Fort.

Honestly, this is just my opinion, but as someone who fell completely for Jef and Emily last year, even though many were saying that they were way off in their body language, and I denied it until I couldn't any longer-  I just dont see it....I saw Brook gazing off into the distance a little too much on that cloud 9 date, plus I saw him with this arm around Des at one point but barely, like it was an obligation...I am only going off of my thoughts at the time because I only saw it once..I see this as one sided with Des being "all in" and Brooks not so much, more than most do. I agree that the potential is there but that there is something emotionally blocked in Brooks that shows in his body language- sorry for those who are offended and I will stop with the commentary now.....I am intrigued though if Mike Fleiss did manage to pull it off....

I was for Jef, too and I agree with you there. It's made me want to at least look at the things I don't want to see more, and I did that today, after the HTD and it's the first time I saw that Des might not be right for Brooks. I'm not saying she isn't, because she might be, too, but I can see how she wouldn't be. In some ways they come from very different worlds.

Brooks is this amazingly gorgeous, sweet, adorable guy that anyone would like. But, at the same time, you do see their chemistry.

He seems to have gotten more pensive, as he said, but he still really likes her. What stands out to me is him saying everything is fine when they're together, but when they're apart it's hard. I don't know exactly what he means by that. Like, is it hard because that's when he can think, or is it hard because he misses her and goes crazy thinking about her (and thinking about her with other guys).

I don't think we really know and people are doing a lot of judging of things we don't really know. Maybe one day it'll all become clear what Brooks means by everything he's said, and how he's felt all this time. Once the editing is gone, he'll probably look like a whole different person.

Brooks did say why it was hard when they were apart.  Because he really has feeling for her and wants to keep persuing those feelings but he cannot be with her.  So in other words he just wants to be with her more and he can't.

I haven't rewatched his date yet, so thank you for that information. :Smiley:  That's good to hear. He really seems like a smitten kitten.

I keep thinking of the scene from Pride and Prejudice (with Colin Firth) where Mr. Darcy tells Mr. Bingley that he think Jane is pretty enough, but that when she smiles you see no feeling in her eyes. Her countenance is so calm, like nothing touches her heart, or something like that. He's saying he doesn't think Jane loves Bingley because she is so so peaceful in her face, which couldn't be further from the truth.

That reminds me of Brooks and how just because he's being pensive and a little reserved at times, it doesn't mean he doesn't feel for her deeply.

[Guest]

Did we get off the subject of Chris HAS to be the F1 then? Phew. Then I did my job. :Smiley:

[atem]

I know this is the Brooks thread, and I probably like each of the F3 just about equally.  But maybe Chris isn't really that boring - maybe the exciting parts are on the cutting room floor.  I remember early on, when Brooks had been at the hospital (I think that's when it was).  When Brooks returned, Chris said something about Brooks being so danged charming.  I thought it was very good-natured of Chris and rather humorous, too.  He knew Brooks was a threat, but he still couldn't help but like the guy himself.

The conversations with his family...boring.  Conversations in general with Chris S. are boring.  I'm just glad I missed that nasal thing everyone talks about.

When he describes Desiree, it's all about focused on him. She can hit a ball, she can throw a football. So what?

[nannymargie]

I don't know why anybody would have a problem fitting in with the Foresters...They are so much fun, they are warm and loving and supportive, and so respectful of each other.  Just because she comes from more humble surroundings shouldn't make a difference. It's so easy for me to imagine her and Brooks hanging with the family bantering back and forth ...I feel so bad for Brooks because he feels awesome when they are together, but for some reason he's miserable when they are apart. LOL  He's adorable..just like Desiree said.. 

That's because he loves her and hasn't put it together yet.  You can't feel awesome when you are with someone and then turn cold when you not.  Brooks is more reserved on the show and hangs back a lot.  But watch him and see where his eyes are.  He is always watching Des.  He is pensive like he says and knows they are other guys in this also so he is not sure where he stands.  She cannot tell him but I think she is showing him.  But he is also thinking maybe she is acting like that with all the guys.  He even admits to his family that they have chemistry and he likes kissing her.  Would he admit that to his family if he did not have strong feelings for her?

[Guest]

I don't know why anybody would have a problem fitting in with the Foresters...They are so much fun, they are warm and loving and supportive, and so respectful of each other.  Just because she comes from more humble surroundings shouldn't make a difference. It's so easy for me to imagine her and Brooks hanging with the family bantering back and forth ...I feel so bad for Brooks because he feels awesome when they are together, but for some reason he's miserable when they are apart. LOL  He's adorable..just like Desiree said.. 

I was so excited that they revealed more from that list she had. Did you notice that? I wanted to know what she'd written about his finger and she said! She loved that though he was lying on the ground with a broken finger, in pain, he still managed to be adorable. :eyesigh: :eyesigh: Although he looked more adorkable than adorable on that date.

[MonicaJM2001]

He didn't need to respond, but "don't believe the spoilers" is a super generic thing said by multiple people every season. And I scrolled through his favorite'd tweets, there isn't anything about Chris, like fans saying he's their favorite or whatever.

I just don't get all this reading into Nate's tweet. All I get from it is that she's probably still with the guy she picked and things are well. Seems like all 3 guys left are great guys, I don't see why he wouldn't like any of them.

 Exactly. Everyone knows I am firmly Brooks F1 and have been the whole time. Even so I know that Nate claiming to like who Des picks can apply to any of the three guys. ANY of them. So it gives me no clue whatsoever.

[sfrank]

I don't know why anybody would have a problem fitting in with the Foresters...They are so much fun, they are warm and loving and supportive, and so respectful of each other.  Just because she comes from more humble surroundings shouldn't make a difference. It's so easy for me to imagine her and Brooks hanging with the family bantering back and forth ...I feel so bad for Brooks because he feels awesome when they are together, but for some reason he's miserable when they are apart. LOL  He's adorable..just like Desiree said.. 

I agree there.  I liked that they are welcoming of anyone that Brooks brings to meet them and not sitting there yapping about a past ex.

how weird was that, huh?! I was shocked that they dedicated so much time to talking about Chris' ex. BIZARRE!

[MonicaJM2001]

Really?  All interviews?  The OK Fitness article describes Chirs S as the guy she'd pick:  Athletic and gets along with everyone and favs tweets from people that say she should be with a man that is 'walking with God', etc.  and said that Chris S had the best body.

I don't think best body means anything...sorry. Leads always say someone besides f1.

I do agree with that.  Actually on the show she said that Drew had the best body. Now its Chris.

Poor Brooks. No body love.

 :WAVEY: ME ME!

[nannymargie]

Just got around to watching HTDs.

This entire season has been building up to "The Des & Brooks Story". Everyone else are just the supporting cast and are doing well in their roles as antagonists. Of course both D & B will have an obstacle to overcome. And overcome it will be.

Maybe Brooks pragmatic, realistic approach to this process will make them a successful couple post-wrap?

I totally argee!

[MonicaJM2001]

Lol. At least I'll have a little vacation in there somewhere to keep me busy. I'll be off to merry ole Salt Lake City for the second time this summer. Maybe I'll see Brooks this time??? I can pray.

 tell him Hi for me !

[Guest]

Everything about Chris' date was bizarre. I agree with atem - their date was all about him. She's good at throwing a ball, she's good as baseball. And then it got weird and was about backs and noses and ex girlfriends that his grandmother hates.

Like I said, if Des picked him she's probably having second thoughts now that she watched that back. Kind of like Ben had second thoughts about Courtney after he saw how she really was on the show.

With Brooks it's "It showed me something about Des . . . that she just rolls with it." He's always bringing her up and talking about her.

How could you not adore Brooks? I know I do. Bah.

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