The Bachelorette

S07:É09 - S07:E09 - Episode 9

Romantic adventures await Ashley and the final three bachelors -- Ben F., Constantine and J.P. -- as they travel to the tropical heaven of Fiji and the possibility of intimate overnight dates. There's electricity and passion in the air during these sand and surf excursions, as Ashley continues to explore what her future would be like with each one of these potential partners, and is faced with extending an invitation to each bachelor to spend the night in a "fantasy suite." Ashley kicks off her tropical adventure by spending an afternoon on a luxurious yacht with charismatic Ben F., who has wowed her with his humor and sensitivity. They sail across sparkling ocean waters to a remote island where they enjoy some the world's best snorkeling at the celebrated Pirates' Den. Later things get serious over a candlelit dinner, as Ben F. finally reveals his feelings for her. But will he take the ultimate step and tell her he is falling in love with her?Constantine and Ashley take a spectacular helicopter tour over the lush Fiji Islands. Their destination is a remote lagoon, and they enjoy a wonderful day frolicking in a majestic waterfall. Later that night, the couple reunites for a romantic dinner, but Ashley is totally taken aback by Constantine's astonishing news, which changes everything for her. Still reeling from the events of the night before, Ashley is shocked to find that one bachelor has returned, traveling all the way to Fiji in hopes of getting Ashley to look at their relationship with new eyes and invite him back into her life. Will she grant this bachelor his wish?On her last date this week, Ashley surprises J.P. with a sea-to-air adventure as they take off in a seaplane over the panoramic seascape. They land on a private island of perfect white sand. The intimate day turns into a critical night when, at dinner, J.P. shares his feelings about their potential life together. But where does this leave Ashley? Ashley has experienced a different path to love with each of these men, and it has left her feeling more vulnerable than she expected. After an emotional deliberation, she moves cautiously to the rose ceremony, where she and the final two bachelors toast to continuing their adventure in Fiji, where they will next meet her family! Her journey to find love is quickly coming to a close. Whom will she choose -- and will they choose her back?At the start of the episode, Ashley's three suitors are (in alphabetical order):Ben F., 28, a winemaker from Sonoma, CaliforniaConstantine, 30, a restaurant owner from Atlanta, GeorgiaJ.P., 34, a construction manager from New York, New York