A Broken Heart

Desiree started the show by reflecting on her fairy tale Bachelorette season. Despite all the drama and farewells she is excited about the next step.  She talked about her feelings for each of the guys.

Chris – Perfect for her in so many ways…sincere, sweet, and romantic.  They connect on different levels and have all of the ingredients for a true relationship. 

Drew – Passionate and romantic, with an emotional connection.  Sincere with a kind heart and open with his feelings about her.

Brooks – Her feelings for Brooks are set apart from everyone else.  He is unlike anyone she has ever known, adventurous, deep, and spontaneous.  One of a kind.  Brooks hasn’t said he loves her, but she knows he does.

Date #1 Drew

They started the date with a road trip.  Des gave up control and let Drew drive!  They stopped at Shirley Heights for a local party and joined in for a game of limbo.  After the party they moved onto a picnic overlooking the city.  The conversation started off by talking about his family and how much fun they had meeting each other.  Drew told the camera that he has met “the one, his soul mate”. 

The evening plan was to have dinner on the beach, but it rained so they ended up going to the fantasy suite for dinner.  She gave Drew the fantasy suite card to see if he would be up for staying the night.  Of course he accepted!  They talked about what they are looking for in a relationship.  Drew told her that he falls in love with her more and more each day and that he would get down on one knee and propose that minute.  They moved onto the bedroom for some champagne and kissing.  Drew dismissed the cameras.

Brooks in Boise

Brooks told the camera that he has been thinking about his relationship with Desiree and that he is nervous about the overnight date.  He is nervous to tell her that he loves her or that he doesn’t.  He decided to take a trip to Boise to ask family for support on how he is feeling.  He admitted to his sister and mom that he is uncomfortable with the idea of proposing to her at the end.  He admitted that he feels like he can’t say that he loves Desiree.  His sister told him that he knows what he needs to do, but is having a hard time because he doesn’t want to have the hard conversation.  They talked about how great Desiree is and how well she would fit into his family.  He just doesn’t feel like he can propose. 

Date #2 Chris

Chris pulled up in a jeep to meet Desiree on the side of a road.  She started to tell him that she wants to explore the island and a helicopter flew in to pick them up.  They got dropped off on an island for a picnic.  The conversation started with recapping the hometown date.  They moved onto making out on the beach and then onto making out in the ocean.

After spending the day making out they moved onto a romantic dinner.  They started the conversation about their future.  Chris admitted to her that he doesn’t want to leave his job in Seattle and was thinking that she could move to Seattle.  Desiree told him that “right now California is my home”, but that when she is in love she sacrifices.  After a lot of rambling she told him that she would be open to moving to Seattle.  After more conversation about love she pulled out the fantasy suite card.  He told her that he would accept the offer and suggested that they sit outside and watch the stars – Really?  When they got to the suite he had a poem to read to her – surprise, surprise!  Then more making out in the hot tub…

Date #3??? Brooks

Before meeting up with Brooks, Des told the camera that she see’s her future with Brooks and has stronger feelings for him than the other guys.

Chris met Brooks at his hotel room.  Brooks told Chris that he has had nothing but amazing dates with Des, and felt himself falling in love with Des during their dates…but later when thinking about it he can’t see himself proposing.  Chris asked him if he was 100% sure that Desiree is not the girl for him.  He said that he feels like if he doesn’t feel it at this point that he doesn’t think that he will feel it.  Once again Chris asked if he was 100% sure.  He said that he isn’t feeling a crazy love for her.  Chris continued to probe and asked if he has a barrier because his parents are divorced.  He said that he has been ready for marriage before and that it didn’t workout. 

Brooks headed to meet up with Desiree for what she thought would be a date.   Desiree told the camera that she is in love with Brooks and would say yes if he asked her to marry him.  Brooks walked onto the beach to meet up with her…they had a long embrace.  He asked her if they could sit down.  He broke the news to her.  She was heartbroken!!!  She asked him when they are away if he feels like he loses his connection with her.  He told her that he does.  She asked him “why now?”  He said responded with “because I didn’t know”.  She broke down…and said that she doesn’t know what to say…that she loves him and can’t say that about the other guys.  He then questions her “why didn’t you tell me that?”  She told him that for once in her life she was hopefully and that she felt completely loved.  “This sucks!  I don’t care that you broke my heart, I love you!”  He responds with “I care for you, just know that.”  He continued to explain himself and she finally cut him off and told him that she doesn’t want to talk about it.  Brooks told the camera that he was surprised for the love that she had for him and that he didn’t want to leave her and see her crying.  

They started to walk away and he asked her "now what are you going to do?"  She told him that she has been conflicted the whole time because she hasn't shared her heart with anyone else because she was waiting to share it with him.  He felt like an ass!  He told her that he doesn't want to leave her and that he is sorry.  They embraced one final time and she sent him off.  She walked back to the spot where he broke the news and broke down.  The cameras flashed to Brooks breaking down as well.  I wonder if he has regrets?  

The two part finale ended with Brooks crying in the limo.  Too bad they were self inflicted tears!

Desiree told the camera that it is over for her!

Name	Bachelor #1	Bachelor #2	Bachelor #3	Bachelor #4
Julie	Drew	Brooks	Brandon	Zak
Jamie	Brooks	Chris	Nick M.	Dan
Shaundy	Dan	Brandon	Brad	Drew
Natalie	Brandon	Drew	Robert	Dan
Nick	Dan	Bryden	Chris	Brian
Amy	Dan	Drew	Brooks	Michael
Kim	Brooks	Drew	Chris	Dan
Michelle	Michael	Brooks	Dan	Brandon
Allison	Drew	Brandon	Brooks	Ben
Melissa*	Ben	Drew	Zak	Juan

*Note:  Voted but didn’t watch the show.