Bachelor 28 - Joey Graziadei - Mar 4 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Discuss Mar 4th's epi here!

I asked this on another thread but will pose it here now: Did they go all the way to Honolulu for Rachel's HtD? Seems that would have made it tough to stay to their filming schedule.

I'm not sure but this article says that they're going to Honolulu for Rachel's HTD, @luvstx. There's also a funny story about Joey's former place there. ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Locations: Where Does Joey Graziadei Travel?

Well, they were wrong about that.

Nice move Joey, hands all over Kelsey's butt.

Oh boy, Kelsey's dad is a hunk!

Good body language, which is always a good indicator of the F1.

This talk with her dad is so freaking heart warming.

Usually, the F1's hometown doesn't go well. This was very good. Joey is such a gentleman.

And we start with a scene from the Godfather...oops...Maria's father discussing how he has never seen her affectionate with someone.

After that stereotypical intro, we seque into Joey meeting Kelsey in her HT and I think the first monkey jump. Darn. I had hoped that we could go a whole season without one.

Kelsey meets up her family it looks like in a restaurant. Joey says he wants a future with Kelsey? Her family is protective. She tells her sister she is unsure of where he is with the other women, but other than that, she has no concerns. Her dad has a chat with him. Joey tells him he is very hopeful...and he hopes they are engaged when she comes back home. Her dad seems so nice. During dads chat with her, they are in tears... me too. (I'd be down with him as the next Golden Bachelor!)

Really nice, easy HTD. He says they left today stronger than he went into it. She wants to blurt that she loves him and is ready to fight for him!

Next up Rachel. Everything is easy with her. He likes their Hawaii connection. She sees herself falling in love, but doesn't want to be hurt again. Doesn't think her family will be a fan of this. Her dad is giving Joey a bit of the side eye and standing back.

Mom likes how Joey is so respectful and up to trying their traditions. Her sister likes how he gets along with her own son.

Dad is skeptical and trying to keep Rachel on an even keel to keep her protecting herself.

Mom talks to Joey. He is trying to reassure mom. He tells her he really cares for Rachel, but she knows there are still three other women.

Rachel again says she likes him. Likes. Maybe she is holding back and protecting herself, but I sense that she likes him and she knows that's it.

Dad is talking with Joey. They are beating us up with how traditional dad is and how much she wants their approval. Joes kind of asks for dad's blessing, but dad says "call me when/if the time comes". It's not a yes, but it's not a no.

Rachel's sister reminds me of Charity!

Rachel has done a lot of crying this episode. I get her parents wanting to protect her. She says she is falling in love, but it feels forced...as if that is what she needs to say, not necessarily what she feels. Not getting the feels with this one...from either of them.

Kelsey’s dad for the next Golden Bachelor?? I think so!!!