The Bachelor

S20:É08 - S20:E08 - Episode 8

The stakes are high as Ben crisscrosses the country on an exciting, emotionally charged journey to visit the final four women's hometowns. Ben travels to Orange County, California, to meet Amanda, the single mother with two adorable little girls. Amanda introduces Ben to her daughters at the beach, and he attempts to win them over. However, the bachelorette's parents question whether Ben is ready to take on the responsibilities of being a full-time dad and loving husband. Is this ready-made family too much too soon for the Bachelor?Lauren B. share a wonderful, fun-filled afternoon of sightseeing in Portland, Oregon, visiting local food trucks and grabbing a drink at a whiskey museum. Later on, Ben gets emotional as he is confronted with serious questions from her sister, who is worried about how deep Ben's feelings can be when there are still three other women in the picture.In Hudson, Ohio, Caila shows Ben her high school and her father's toy factory - two places that are important to her. Her father only wants what's best for her and cross-examines Ben. Will this interrogation give the Bachelor second thoughts about their future as a couple?The biggest shocker awaits Ben in Dallas when he arrives to meet JoJo. An ex-boyfriend of hers suddenly appears, trying to get back in her good graces. Ben finds things go from bad to worse as JoJo's two older brothers are less than pleased with how their sister is searching for love. They are convinced she is headed for heartache. Will a dramatic face-off between Ben and the brothers put Ben's relationship with JoJo in danger?By the end of the episode, one stunned and devastated bachelorette is headed home and both the woman and Ben are left emotionally drained. The road to love has become increasingly difficult, but Ben may be one step closer to finding his soulmate. The next adventure awaits as the Bachelor and the final three women head to the island of Jamaica.