Discover which couples are breaking up, making up, and preparing to get engaged in the penultimate episode.
So let’s get to it, shall we?
Mara decides to self-eliminate rather than wait until the final rose ceremony to be sent home.
The final rose ceremony is here!.ABC
Then, hostJesse Palmermakes things spicier by announcing that there will be no cocktail party.
Will anyone heed his advice?
Let’s find out.
Oh no, Logan.ABC
He tells Kate that they’ve “walked through fire together” to get where they are today.
“Logan, we have had some unforgettable moments on the beach…
When in reality, those are projections that I feel from you,” she says.
They’re Chicago bound!.ABC
“When Jesse told us earlier to ask ourselves if we were happy or in love?
The answer for those questions, for me, is no.
I know what I want and this isn’t it.”
We stan a mature breakup.ABC
With Kate gone, that means Logan is headed home.
“Kate did not like what I brought to the table.
And it tore me up because I had nothing I wanted to change about Kate,” he says.
This won’t end well…ABC
“[To] have that returned with anger and disappointment in me.
Yeah, it just hurts.”
Meanwhile, Kate is already on the lookout for Mr. We should be dry humping in a corner," she shares.
I’m not crying, you’re crying.ABC
The day after the rose ceremony, Jesse returns to announce that paradise is officially OVER… kind of.
There will be no more new suitors or rose ceremonies.
Instead, the couples will embark on Fantasy Suite dates or be sent home.
Having fun in the Fantasy Suite.ABC
Here’s how the final few hours in paradise play out for each couple.
Serene and Brandon:
Brandon and Serene are this season’s success story.
“So we’ve been having these conversations about the future this entire time.
So I’m not scared.
I’m excited.”
During their discussion, Tyler admits that he fell in love with herduring the Sadie Hawkins dance.
Brittany reveals she loves him, too, and they share their hopes for the future.
“I see us outside of this.
I want this so much.
I really do mean that.
Am I ready to get engaged right away?
No,” Tyler shares.
“But, in the future, yes.
I see that with you.”
So, Tyler’s suggestion?
“Why don’t we get out of here?
Meet moms,” he says.
“I’m excited for life outside of here with you and to just start our journey together.”
Brittany agrees, and the pair leave the show together.
Ya love to see it!
That makes sense: they just met a few weeks ago.
Not if you’re the Shanaedo.
Now, she’s mad about Joey’s TikToks?
“I just feel like I’m your fun, cool aunt, not your girlfriend.
“I’m not!
You’re a great person, but I’m not looking for that.”
“I want a man,” she says.
To which Joey then replies, “You’re saying I’m not a man?”
Yeah, it’s safe to say their relationship is over.
“I think we shouldn’t pursue things outside of paradise,” Justin says.
Florence replies, “I agree.”
Victoria and Johnny:
Victoria and Johnny are sticking together.
Johnny, who previously wasn’t interested in marriage, claims that Victoria has changed his viewpoint.
“When I met you, you kinda flipped my whole world upside down,” he says.
but these two truly shouldn’t be in a relationship together.
Aaron seems to understand that loud and clear.
“And that’s scary for me.
And, especially if you love someone, this is probably the easiest it’s going to get.
Genevieve being a flight risk is the opposite of what Aaron needs in a partner.
“I need someone that can give me security,” he says.
Genevieve, clearly in shock, says nothing and marches to her room to pack her bags.
Once she’s had a moment to process, Genevieve tracks Aaron down for round two.
She claims that he’s trying to “rewrite” their story and make her the villain.
“I thought there would be a change,” he says.
So Genevieve insults him rather than listening.
Aaron responds, “Thank you for that.
I really appreciate it.”
Hopefully they’ll get some closure during the reunion?
Michael and Danielle:
Michael and Danielle are very wholesome.
(Not to mention Michael has a son waiting at home for him, too.)
“Ever since Laura passed, I’ve had difficulty giving and receiving love.
And for the longest time I have felt incredibly just lost, wandering, numb, you know?”
“Which for empathetic, emotional people like us is a death sentence.”
Michael reveals that he keeps a compass in his pocket that was made before his wife died.
“I bring it with me everywhere so I don’t get lost,” he explains.
“On the inside of it, it says, ‘I find you wherever you are.’
And I can’t help but think this compass brought me to you.”
They’re both crying now.
“I know it’ll be something really special.
He’s the most amazing kid.
And it’s not just that introduction.
It’s meeting your family.
The future just feels hopeful.”
“Our losses are very different,” she says.
“I can’t look back on mine and say it was this beautiful, safe, happy relationship.
And I know that when you look back on yours with Laura, it is.
It’s just this incredible love and just know that I really respect that.”
“She would love you,” Michael adds.
“I know that for certain.
She’d be happy it was you.”
They commemorate their time in paradise with a dinner date before heading to their Fantasy Suites.
After marveling over their hotel room, Brandon and Serene break out the alcohol and toast to their relationship.
“When we got separated, I trusted you the entire time.
And it’s not scary at all,” Serene shares.
“I know that this is the real deal between you and I.”
“I am going to love you for the rest of your life, senorita.
Over in Johnny and Victoria’s Fantasy Suite, the pair are discussing their deepest fears.
“You are enough,” she says.
She thinks he’ll be a great husband and dad too.
I’m 1,000 percent ready and I see that with you.”
“That’s what scares me,” Johnny replies.
Uh, red alert?
If getting engaged stresses Johnny out, then why didn’t they just leave yesterday?
Is it because he thinks marriage is what Victoria wants?
Whatever the reason, the couple find themselves at odds for what their future has in store.
