On The Bachelor – Rome, the prince took each of the three remaining women on intimate overnight dates. He flew across Europe to meet Jen in Sweden, Lisa in Budapest and Sadie in Sicily.
First up was Jen and when he was on his way to meet her, he said, "With Jen, I just feel like the only person around." He added that he loves everything about her, but she needs to open up. And while they enjoyed the rides at an amusement park, Jen said she intended to do just that.
Lorenzo asked Jen if she'd consider moving from Miami to New York. She responded that of course she would, because being a teacher means she can get a job anywhere. At dinner, they talked more seriously about things. He then gave her the invite to the Fantasy Suite and she accepted. In their lavish room, they shared fresh strawberries and wine. Though the weather was quite cold, they decided to spend some time in the hot tub.
After the date, Lorenzo said Jen was more than he'd hoped for.
"She just blew me away!"
Next, he met Lisa in Budapest, but things sure didn't go very well. Lorenzo was full of questions and he kept firing them at her. The date began at an outdoor wine festival followed by a tour boat ride. He asked her why she applied for The Bachelor and she responded that she thought it would be fun. At dinner, he questioned her further and she confided that she'd been engaged to someone, but they broke up in February.
"Three weeks after the break-up with some guy you love, you applied for The Bachelor."
He also asked Lisa if she'd consider moving since she owns her own home and she responded with, "I don't know. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
Surprisingly, Lorenzo offered her the invitation to the Fantasy Suite and she accepts. Once in the suite, Lisa let the prince know that the constant grilling made her very nervous and insecure, and she almost cried. She felt he might not be "into" her.
"I was glad to see her emotions," Lorenzo said.
Next Lorenzo flew to Sicily to see Sadie.
"I was thrilled to see her," said the prince adding that she's funny, energetic, loves life and makes him feel good. He said his only concern was how she would respond "behind closed doors."
On that note, Sadie said before the camera that she was concerned about the invite to the Fantasy Suite as well, because she is still a virgin.
The date began with scuba diving in a large pool followed by an outdoor massage. They even massaged each other. At dinner, they got more serious. Sadie told the prince she thinks he's "mature and smart" and she trusts him.
"You carry yourself with dignity and class," she said. "I really respect you."
Sadie then asked to be excused for a few moments, as she knew time was running out for her to make a decision about spending the night with Lorenzo. When she returned, she told Lorenzo, "I've really actually lost sleep over what I should do. I've been saving myself for 23 years."
Lorenzo assured Sadie that he wanted her to feel comfortable and nothing was expected of her. Besides, he added, "I love classy, intelligent women."
She decided to accept the invite to the Fantasy Suite and was relieved to discover that talking, kissing and hugging was all that he wanted.
At the Rose Ceremony, Lorenzo chose Sadie and Jen to stay. Lisa was going home – finally!
"I think Lisa's a great person, but for me, there are problems," said the prince.
Before she left, he told her she was gorgeous but added that he was very concerned about her "calendar" of things she wanted to happen. He also raised the issue of her applying for The Bachelor "to have fun." Lisa tried to explain that that was just part of the reason she applied, but it was far too late.
"I do want to find someone and this show offered that possibility."
In the limo, Lisa cried and continued to try to explain herself saying she felt Lorenzo should have understood.
"I won't be his princess, but I feel like a princess," she said.
With Lorenzo's decision there are now only two women to choose from and very soon, he must pick one of them. In a preview of next week's show he said, "I'm as confused today as I was two weeks ago." In tears he added that he knows one of them will be hurt "and that sucks."
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So, I wonder which shows would have him on to talk about his choice, like years past. Maybe the late nite shows, Martha and Rachel Ray? That would be odd since they are not ABC shows, but I saw Rachel Ray on Good morning america and that is ABC and she is on CBS, so who knows.
Seems he likes blondes better. Not sure which one he will choose at this point. Would be nice to see a bachelorette show in the near future. I think the next episode is the girls meeting Lorenzo for the talking episode?
Good synopsis again Martha.