Sleepless in Seattle

The Bachelor, Season 13, Episode 5

"You got to kick the tire before you by the car, man." - Bender of the Jackie and Bender show.

So the episode begins with a full four minutes of re-capping what has happened in the last four episodes. A perfect time to finish chores around the house - maybe make yourself a snack.

When we finally start the episode, we find out from our lovely host, Chris, that all five of the final bachelorettes will be going to Seattle. Jason tells us that maybe one of the women is right for him and not right for him and Ty so he NEEDS them to go to his home town.

The first date will be a one-on-one date for Melissa. Naomi is peeved because she has never had a one-on-one and she is due for one. As Melissa is putting on her make up in a dress with a snake on it, we get to see Jason taking off his shirt as he is hanging out with Ty. Ty then proceeds to throw a temper tantrum (Jason, you are on the same network as the Supernanny, maybe Jo Jo can hook you up). He calls up Melissa to ask if it is ok if they have a low key evening at his place. The other ladies are NOT happy about it. In fact, up until now cool Jillian says she's at an emotional low.

Jason comments on the fact that Melissa did not change her. She's no fool! She needed you to see her all dressed up in t hat snake dress. When she does change out of her serpentine frock, it is into some short "we wear short shorts" shorts. They peek at Ty. They kiss.

The next date is for Stephanie, Molly and Jillian. They visit the Sleepless in Seattle House. They take a boat ride. Then they go on the Jackie and Bender Radio show, where Jason is asked the tough questions like: "Which was the best date?" Stephanie. "Who is the best kisser?" Molly. The women are left outside the tape room to read lips and wonder. Meanwhile, Melissa and Naomi listen at home, cringing. Stephanie, Molly and Jillian are then brought in the tape room. Jason is blind-folded and has to identify the kiss of each woman. Lo and behold! He is nails (no pun intended) each one. They are all so different and so are their kisses. Gag. As the ladies answer the questions of the host, my discomfort with Stephanie solidifies. They are asked how they are in the bedroom and she replies in her soft, hushed voice, "when I am with a man, I like to make sure he is completely taken care of." Uh. Ok. They all go to dinner afterward. I thought it was cute that Molly and Jillian were holding hands as they enter the dining area. Jason and Jillian had what seemed like a genuine conversation. Kissing. Molly and Jason go for a walk. Kissing.

For Naomi's date they take a seaplane over Seattle, followed by rock climbing. They actually look like they were having a fun time. During their qt, we find that Naomi has some skeletons in her closet. Dum. Dum. Dum.

Later on, Jason can't sleep (get it?). He spontaneously pops by the home of the bachelorettes because he NEEDS to talk to Jillian. They go to a cafe for a private talk where he asks her if she is developing the same feelings for him as he is for her. Of course she is. It seems that because she is the only one who has not broken down in front of him, he needs affirmation. Why should a woman be strong???? They kiss.

Finally, Chris and Jason have a serious talk (an other way for the Bachelor to take up more time) for what seemed like an eternity.

At the rose Ceremony, Jason pulls Naomi aside to make sure she is ready for a real relationship, scaring the other women.

The roses are called in this order:
Jillian
Melissa
Molly
Naomi

Stephanie is sent home as Jason chokes up. All the women begin crying. Jason later tells Stephanie that he wanted it to be there, but it wasn't. It was the most difficult thing he's had to do so far.

She goes home graciously and says in the limo, "one day I'm going to heaven and seeing Steven again."