The Bachelorette

T05:C07 - S05:E07 - Episode 7

The stakes are high as Jillian leaves her Los Angeles villa for an exciting, emotionally charged journey across the country to visit the final five men's hometowns. Her bonds grow stronger with some of the bachelors, but she is severely tested by some of the families and questions her connections to the men: Jesse, Kiptyn, Michael, Reid and Wes.The first stop is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Reid meets Jillian at the historic City Hall. Today is Reid's 30th birthday, and it's no surprise when his mother lets Jillian know how eager she is to become a grandmother. It doesn't take Jillian long to see how comfortable Reid's life in this family of realtors and how close he is to them. His family's approval is key to Reid if he's to continue his relationship with Jillian. Will she win them over?Next, Jillian travels back across the country to Valencia, California, to meet Michael's family. She's still harboring a fear about how young he is and whether or not he is ready for a long-lasting commitment, so she wastes no time asking his family if they think he is ready to take the plunge. Michael's twin brother, Steve, assures her that Michael is mature beyond his years and quite ready to settle down. Will that pronouncement be enough to seal the deal for a rose?The seemingly perfect Kiptyn, the handsome bachelor who took Jillian's breath away at their first hello, greets the Bachelorette in his hometown of San Diego. But can Jillian live up to the expectations of his family, who are just as flawless as Kiptyn?A trip up the California coast to Carmel brings Jillian to Jesse's family winery. The couple takes a tractor ride to a romantic hilltop overlooking the vineyards, but Jesse is nervous about introducing her to his family. Jillian is worried about how slowly he's taking things. After introducing her to his parents and siblings, Jesse has a heart-to-heart talk with his brother about his feelings. Will he dare to "go for it" or risk losing the woman of his dreams?Finally, Jillian visits Wes in his hometown of Austin, Texas, where he surprises her with a private performance by his band. Jillian listens with stars in her eyes as he performs the song he wrote especially for her. But her world is about to explode! Fueled by his love for Jillian, Jake (who was previously eliminated) returns to surprise her with an urgent warning that Wes is the one with the girlfriend. A confused and emotional Bachelorette finally confronts Wes, who vehemently denies the rumors. Then, in one of the most gripping confrontations this season, Wes and Jake go toe to toe while a stunned Jillian looks on. Jillian finishes her whirlwind hometown visits and returns to Los Angeles to reflect on the next rose ceremony. To make matters even more stressful, an inconsolable bachelor returns to plead for a second chance at love, but there might not be room in Jillian's heart. With much difficulty, she narrows the field to the four men who will accompany her abroad to continue this most romantic adventure.