Behind the Edit **SPOILERS** - Page 61

cheekychook · 06-19-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by librarylady

I was just watching a video someone has made, and it occured to me that we have only seen Deanna give a gift to one person, Jason (the star named for Ty). Now it is possible that she did give one of the other guys something, but since it is all about the EDIT, so far in this show Jason is the only one who is SHOWN to receive a special gift from Deanna. I think that has meaning.

In past episodes Bachelors have given a female contestant an item of jewelry as a gift---and that woman has not wound up as F1---so the star doesn't necessarily mean anything for the future. IMO.

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rileymeboy · 06-19-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cheekychook

In past episodes Bachelors have given a female contestant an item of jewelry as a gift---and that woman has not wound up as F1---so the star doesn't necessarily mean anything for the future. IMO.

Didn't DeAnna say in the V/O after she gave Jason the certificate something to the effect, it will be something he can remember me by? Don't remember the exact wording.

2observe · 06-19-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mtusk42

DISSECTION OF JESSE MAKING PAST FINAL 6 to FINAL 2

I wanted to comment on earlier post re: conversation around the pool when Twilley and Jason where discussing final four. In their eyes ... Graham was 1; Jer was 2; and then Twilley says, "does that make you the 4th?" I don't think we should assume that Jason/Twilley thought that the 3rd was Jesse. After all, we know that Deanna and Sean had what seemed to be a great date plus they shared kiss. Deanna said so herself that if she had a rose, she would have given it to Sean on the date. So pretty certain that our Kentucky guy was pretty thrilled post date and very confident in discussions with guys. My gut says Sean was the third they were considering.

But, after watching bits of Monday's episode again, I finally realized WHY JESSE at F4...

1. He doesn't kiss her. She is intrigued by his daredevil side and wants to see if the chemistry is there. He's very funny and leads a pretty cool life. I bet ANYTHING that if they had kissed and she was not impressed with chemistry, he would have left and Sean would have taken his place. But ... there is stilll more for her to figure out and since Jesse is not all ga-ga over her yet, she wouldn't be leading him on by keeping him another week. Whereas when she compared Sean with any of the other three whom she had shared kisses, his kiss had the least passion for her.

After watching screencaps for HTD, I finally see WHY JESSE at F3 ...

Did you see Jesse flying through the air as a pro snowboarder? I am 42 year old working mom and even I felt my heart race a bit seeing Jesse in all his glory. I am sure that's going to play big - he's on his home turf and probably has quite the crew of folks all adoring him so that's got to be exciting to be around. Versus Graham who yes is a hotty but to have no relationship lasting more than 4 weeks at 30ish years old is a HUGE RED FLAG for someone like Deanna who is petrified of another commitment phobe. And, bottom line, her feelings are just not strong enough to risk it.

WHY JESSE at FINAL 2 ...

By default ... De knows that Jeremy's feelings are too strong and she'd hurt him. She knows Jason is her pick. So that's why it's a no brainer to pick Jesse.

And then it's all ...

GO JASON GO JASON GO JASON GO!!

DeAnna has repeatedly said that she's a Dare-devil. Remember she drives super fast cars.

2observe · 06-19-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2observe

I'm moving this post to this thread to respond because I think if fits better here.

Actually imo, Jesse's HTD visit sounds more like a F1 edit to me. The wording of "will she conquer her potential inlaws" versus the use of the words "his parents" was interesting. None on the other three HTD descriptions made reference to potential inlaws. Also, the wording refers to Jesse being patience with DeAnna while she learns to snowboard is also interesting. There's alot of parallels being made with Trista's Season and DeAnna's. For instance, Trista shared her first kiss with Ryan during his hometown date in Colorado. Deanna will share her first kiss with Jesse during his hometown in Colorado, as well. Trista emphasized that she fell in love with Ryan, during their Fantasy Date. It remains to be seen the results of DeAnna and Jesse's first kiss. Also do you remember what DeAnna said about how Jesse makes her feel when she's with him and that she could see herself spending the rest of her life with him? This was said during VO/PIs during Jesse and DeAnna's 1 on 1 date. My guess is that the VO/PI was done while on their FD, jmo. And there is the fact that Jesse is a dare-devil and DeAnna has admitted that she is one also. Both Jenni and DeAnna was impressed with Jesse at the M&G, so that was a good edit. I believe that Jesse can handle DeAnna's feelings for Graham. He knows it, so if he really falls in love with her, I see him giving her time to heal. He may want to wait until they are both sure that she's ready for the proposal. TJMO. There are a number of other F1 clue edits for Jesse that I've noticed so who knows....

The FIB is normally the kiss of doom, but this is a first with the three FIB so it's possible that DeAnna chooses a FIB as F1. I think that the majority of viewers do not see Jesse as a F1 contender, which imo makes him a real contender. Whew!

I just wanted to add that Jesse also owns three businesses and three homes. Not bad for his age.

cheekychook · 06-19-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by procheervet

Ron is a very articulate person, if he had wanted to say what you are implying he would have been clear and said she chose the one she wanted. He was putting it out there that the one she wanted and the one she chose were two different people. Don't doubt for a moment that these guys have been in contact. While they are contractually bound not to release info to the public they most certainly talk amongst themselves. Many a contestant has confirmed this.

From what we know, Ron also likes to stir the pot, plus he was posting here---the land of hidden-meaning-searches----yes, he is extremely articulate, but he is calculated in what he says---he could have been tossing out a clue, or deliberately stating something that could be taken either way. In any case, he got us all thinking, and he seems to love being provocative, so I would say he did what he came to do! The only one who knows what he really was saying is him. JMO, of course.

amcd4377 · 06-19-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by procheervet

Ron is a very articulate person, if he had wanted to say what you are implying he would have been clear and said she chose the one she wanted. He was putting it out there that the one she wanted and the one she chose were two different people. Don't doubt for a moment that these guys have been in contact. While they are contractually bound not to release info to the public they most certainly talk amongst themselves. Many a contestant has confirmed this.

Even if the guys have been in touch since filiming ended, and i would agree that they have, how could any of them have the information that deAnna WANTED one guy and CHOSE another? only DeAnna would in fact have that information, and I doubt she would pass it along - to Ron or any other contestant...

chettigal · 06-19-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mtusk42

The entire premise of the show is to create uncertainty until the very end. We've seen it in every Bachelor episode and our best example is Andy/Tessa/Bevin. I always saw the love story of Andy/Tessa (connection was just at deeper level) and thought what ANdy had with Bevin was just outrageous chemistry - on BOTH side. Whereas what I see with De/Graham is her hots for him. He's so lukewarm with her and lacks passion/intensity. AND Graham goes at F4. We have not seen one meaningful scene with two of them as we have with Jason and De.

I truly believe that for those of us old fashioned romantics, this will be the most satisfying love story EVER on the Bachelorette with De/Jason standing together in the end.

I actually think they're trying to tone down Jason/Deanna and build up every other guy and her..like even him being insecure a little. just an observation...

cheekychook · 06-20-2008, 01:26 AM

I originally posted this in Thoughts in General, but I realized it is all about the edit, so I moved it here instead....
The thing I don't get about this edit is the way they are painting ALL of the guys who are left. I went into this season without a favorite---I liked several guys at the start, but they were all kind of equal. For me, personally, I liked the initial edit they gave Jason, but I have liked him less and less (AS THEY HAVE PAINTED HIM) as time goes by---he still looks like a nice guy, he still looks cute, and he's shown as being a first-rate parent in his interactions with Ty, but they're making him look a little (not sure I can put my finger on the right word here)....sneaky/contrived/calculating (none of those are quite right) with all his analysis of the other guys and his "reading" how she is. *please note, that's not a judgment on Jason's character in any way---I think real world Jason is probably a great guy, I am talking about my perception of his edit and his edit alone. I thought Jeremy was cute right away, but I didn't really have an opinion on his personality---the edit he got was very heavy-handed, coming on strong, other guys not liking him---but in spite of that I continued to like him more with each passing episode. (Not only that, but my HUSBAND has stated that HE likes Jeremy more with each passing episode---and he said that even knowing I think Jeremy is the best looking, which would normally make him hate the guy!---so I have to think that although they are trying to cast doubt and give Jeremy a negative edit in a lot of ways (some are seeing him as stiff and boring---edit, IMO---others see him as still being disliked by the guys---also edit, IMO) they are doing something that is making him grow on some people (like me, and my husband---and we are so different that I can't imagine the edit is not having the same effect on lots of other viewers as well). Jesse I liked right away---seemed like the goofy long-shot, the honest guy, the fun guy----but he's gotten the edit of being hesitant, talking too much when he should be "showing" how he feels (who doesn't go for a kiss on a 1-1 date??? while dancing, nonetheless???). His edit has also shown him to be a bit of an instigator among the guys---getting them on edge with one another, playing both sides----all of which has made me like him waaaaaaaaay less. And Graham---my initial impression was nice body, she apparently has the hots for him---his 1-1 made me yell "run away, as fast as you can" to Deanna---as did his refusal to kiss her---his difficulty with eye contact (as edited) makes me crazy (and not in a good way)---and even my husband has asked "why is that guy still here?"---so his edit has taken a definite down turn. The point of all this is that I don't see where this edit is going. I know the SCs point us in certain directions, but there are so few SCs this season I don't know how much stock to put in them. IMO this edit is more choppy, blurry and confusing than any we have had in previous episodes, and the characterization of the guys AS THEY ARE EDITED is just totally bizarre. Sorry for the long post, but although I have a personal favorite this season (as I have every season) I can't conclusively back up the choice of any particular guy with the information we have been given thus far---and I have always been able to do that in the past. Just strikes me as weird. They seem to have struck a perfect editing balance that makes fans of each contestant feel even stronger about their chosen one without really telling any of us anything about DeAnna's actual preference. JMHO, as always.

livlafluv · 06-20-2008, 01:32 AM

The edit is perplexing. DeAnna's media forays noncommital(sp?). Has a lot of interesting chat going on....

PiperMaru · 06-20-2008, 04:58 AM

EPISODE FIVE TRANSCRIPT: PART ONE

Before I do anything, I want you all to know that this transcript was a true team effort. Please give a round of applause and major props to Shrtswt2thpt, who was kind enough to volunteer her time and energy. She did an outstanding job of keying in the dialog for this transcript and her efforts were amazing and are greatly appreciated.

Shrtswt!

I also received a major gift from Traylo

who of her own accord transcribed and notated the entire “Next Scenes” section. So again, a big round of applause to Traylo for her gracious and generous efforts!

Transcription and the like takes an enormous amount of time. If you’re lucky you can get through seven to ten screen minutes of straight dialog in an hour or more, so I can’t tell you how much I appreciate their help!

For my part, I’ve added in all the camera shots, VO and PI designations, descriptions, notes from myself and my SO, various other comments, and a few bits of wackiness (for which Dede is given full permission to slug me).

Between all three of us, we left no stone unturned, so be warned!

Also, apologies in advance for my giggle-fit during the Sean one-on-one date. There was no way out of it. It was like watching Naked Gun whilst wearing a Hannibal Lector mask. I tried. Really I did. But my mask crumbled. (And it was a Versace mask, btw.)

Okay, for starters, I want to add a bit of analysis up front. Risk taking and perfection are definite themes of this episode. All instances where risk or perfection are mentioned are bolded throughout. (During D and Jeremy’s Sinatra date alone there are eight mentions of perfection.) The entire ep was set-up for both of those themes which are prevalent from start to finish. Even in the Tell All, Trista brought up D having to take risks to reap the rewards.

Also of note in this ep is a subtle underlying set-up between Jason and Jesse (and Jason and Graham to a lesser extent). What we’ve already gleaned from their edits is that as an athlete, Jesse is an innate physical risk taker. He’s winning the competitions. He’s wild on the ATV. He digs adventure. But emotionally, he’s not taking the risks. He hasn’t kissed DeAnna. He held her hand under the table. Jason, who automatically took a risk coming onto the show not knowing if D would accept his son, is being shown as an emotional risk taker. He’s hesitant with the physical challenges. He was concerned with the race car steering wheel shaking. He took the straight and narrow on the ATV. But Jason loves emotions. He’s taking the risk by opening his heart and he is kissing her—as much as he can—without hesitation.

If this underlying competition comes to fruition then it’s possible there’s an angel/devil, good vs. bad theme beginning to boil. Conversely, it could be a stable vs. wild comparison or father vs. friend alignment. Jesse is still a wildcard and his edit is still somewhat hidden. He’s got the lure of adventure and that’s intriguing to D. The fact he hasn’t kissed her could also be what’s keeping him in the game. She’s attracted, but can’t make a decision until she kisses him. Jason, contrary to his naming of Graham, is being portrayed as a sure bet. She knows there’s chemistry and knows he’s at least willing to do adventurous things. No matter whether these two are F2 or not, the edit is showing them going head-to-head.

Graham’s edit took a turn for the better this week with lessened emotional drama that made him much more likeable (his sulking was still shown, but on the whole it was subdued). On the one hand this is good. On the other, we’ve often seen this happen in Survivor. A tumultuous character is given a positive “redemption” edit right before their boot. If D’s trauma in the next scenes is with Graham, then this ep was the calm before the storm.

For the emotional chaos to occur with Graham makes sense to his edit thus far. It doesn’t mean it has to be Graham, but his edit would accept that trauma. With Jeremy or Jason, something very drastic would have to occur for their edits to take that big a turn. It’s not impossible, but their edits don’t necessarily lean that way. Of course for any of them, that could all change with the family visits. Jeremy could come to his family’s defense, for example, and cause a rift with D. Jason being a dad could prove to be too much for her. And Jesse, well, external circumstances or the lack of intimate attention he pays her could come to a head. For any of these guys, the majority of their character arc would have to hit the apex for the breakdown to be believable. As yet, Graham has the most controversy.

Jeremy’s edit took a bit of a slide. This was the first ep where there was no Velcro-interruptus. He never cut into anyone’s alone time. The Sinatra date was key for Jeremy’s edit and it shows. The PIs and VOs during that date almost put Jeremy’s evolution at a standstill. D’s statement about how she couldn’t ask anything more of Jeremy is highly significant. The entire date is very telling.

About two-thirds of the way through this transcription it hit me. The final four gents are like a four-course dinner:

* Jesse is the appetizer. Ordering an appetizer is always a crapshoot. You never know what you’re gonna get and whether it’s gonna be good, mediocre, or bad.
* Jeremy is the salad with blue cheese dressing. Every time you order the salad you have the same dressing—and you like it. You know that it will be good. But you still can’t help but wonder if it would taste better with Green Goddess.
* Jason is the main entrée. If you like everything on the plate, it’s a godsend. And even if you don’t, at least you have a baked potato or rice to fall back on. Good or bad, you always remember the main course.
* Graham is the dessert. You’re in absolute heaven when consuming it—until the sugar rush hits and you crash. But you’ll always remember the dessert fondly and would gladly go back for more.

So what do you take from the meal? You remember the entrée and the dessert, and if the appetizer’s really good it could overshadow both of them. The salad stays the same until you go for the Green Goddess.

And for the record: Sean is the plate presentation. All of the courses look incredibly pretty with garnish and all. But in the end you know it’s too frou frou for you. And Twilley. Well, Twilley’s the beer.

Note: I couldn’t find anything close to a red flag emote, so red flags are denoted by the emote.

A bit of trivia for those keeping score. The words “you know,” “like,” “yeah,” and “um” are the most commonly used words in this episode. They’ve ALL been around Jesse too long. And Sean isn’t any better…

So, here we go. As with previous installments, camera shots are in parens, telling dialog and interesting camera shots matching specific dialog are bolded, and notes are spread throughout. Also bolded are sunset and moon shots. And as per usual, none if this is anything personal on any of the players, only on how their edits are being shown. So on behalf of myself, Shrtswt2thpt, and Traylo—enjoy!

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INSIDE THE OUTHOUSE:
CH: All right guys… good morning.
GUYS: Good morning.
CH: Just six of you left (Sean). Pretty amazing (Jesse) considering where we started (Jason). I know every week is big, but this week guys—especially important (Twilley and Graham). When it’s all said and done (Jesse) four of you will have the opportunity to take Deanna back to your hometowns to meet your friends and family (Jeremy). Obviously a huge step in any relationship (Graham). Because it’s so big (Jason), from here on out there will be no roses on any of the dates (Twilley). This week it’s gonna be a little different (Jeremy). You boys need to pack your bags (Graham). Deanna is taking all of you guys to an amazing exclusive resort in beautiful Palm Springs (Jesse raising his arms).

Note:The above camera shots pretty much set up the episode. The dialog the shots are paired with is interesting. And the CH dialog below regarding the RC pointed directly at Twilley and Sean’s last hurrah.

GUY: WooHoos, clapping, and requisite testosterone hand slapping. (Sean, Jeremy)
TWILLEY: Nice. (Sean, Jesse)
CH: And remember what’s at stake at the next rose ceremony where I will see you guys next. Have a good one (Twilley, Sean).

SEAN PI: I’ve never been to Palm Springs and I am definitely looking forward to this. Honestly I am just looking forward to just more one-on-one time with Deanna
TWILLEY PI: Hey, this is the first time I am getting out of the Outhouse, so I am excited. But we’re down to six guys and I still have to find that connection with her so I mean, the pressure is on.
JEREMY (walking up the hill): Later bunkhouse, never to see you again.

AT THE PARKER HOTEL
JEREMY: It’s like heaven out here (shot of D smiling and waving). What is going on?
The guys arrive to greet her. Jeremy is first in line for a hug, then Jesse. Sean is behind Jesse.
DEANNA VO/PI: I cannot believe we are down to six guys (D hugging Jeremy) already its crazy how fast it’s going and how quickly (hugging Jesse) I am getting down to one (still hugging Jesse). I am keeping all six of the guys here in Palm Springs all week (shot of the group walking. D is out front with Jason on one arm and Jeremy on the other. A little ways behind is Jesse, then Twilley, Sean, and Graham bring up the rear) so that I can decide who’s gonna be here, whose hometown I am gonna visit.

INSIDE THE VILLA:
They enter the villa. Jeremy directly behind D. Jason and Jesse are close behind him. Curious. Jesse motioned for Jason to go in before him.
VO: Ohhh nice look at this place.
DEANNA: Cool huh?
Guys oooing and aahhhhing.

JESSE: Wow.
JESSE PI/VO: (Looks to be wearing the same blue t-shirt in the horseback SC) She knows how to pick her spots and where to take us. It is the most amazing massive house. It’s like living in the mansion away from the mansion. (Jesse takes a mask from the wall and puts it over his face.)

Note: IMHO this is a MAJOR MONEY SHOT. Who is the dude hiding behind the mask? And what is he hiding?)

DEANNA: So you guys get comfortable, get unpacked, and I’ll see you all later.
JESSE PI: I am almost scared to take her on a date when all this is done, man, hey lets go get popcorn and a movie. Ya know?
D leaves the villa. The boys sit in the living room.
VO SOMEONE: No more Outhouse.
VO SOMEONE: Oh my gosh.
JESSE VO: So who do you think is going on a date tonight?
There’s a knock at the door.

VO SOMEONE: You get it, Jesse.
VO: Whoa.
JESSE OR SEAN VO: I call the date box, son.
JESSE: Oh snap! Look at this. (He opens the door and finds a small pagoda thingy with an envelope attached.)
SEAN: Lets read it, bro. Bring it in (Jeremy, Sean).
VO SOMEONE: Open it up, open it up (Jason looking pensive; Graham smiling).
VO SOMEONE: Dun dun dun. (Faux doom music.)

Jesse reads the card.
JESSE: “Sean (Sean nodding) let’s take our relationship to new heights. Love, Deanna”
GUYS: Wooooo.
SEAN PI: If tonight’s date goes well with me and Deanna, I know that I’ll be in that final four (Sean getting ready). I gave the analogy of kinda being a Kentucky race horse. I kinda hung back in the shadows for a while. I let a lot of people kinda sprint themselves out and I am ready to start making my move (shot of the date note). (Uh, yeah. That would be a move back home to Mama. Bravado meter alert.)

AT THE GONDOLA:
D greets Sean at the gondola station. (Just had to interject something. I went on a Palm Springs gondola many times as a kid. It was exceptionally cool!)

DEANNA: Hi! Did you have a nice ride?
SEAN: I had a wonderful ride.
DEANNA: Good.
SEAN: How about you?
DEANNA: Oh mine was perfect.
SEAN: (They hug.) Good to see you.
DEANNA VO/PI: At the racetrack Sean really did take the time to ask me questions about myself. He was like the late guy in the group, and I like the side that I saw of Sean, so I am really looking forward to getting to know him more.
D TO SEAN: We are going up there (pointing to the top of the mountain).
SEAN: Are you kidding me?

INSIDE THE GONDOLA:
Doesn’t look like D is digging their stairway to heaven. (Insert Led Zeppelin emote)

DEANNA: Oh my god!
SEAN VO/PI: Deanna is fearful of heights. Every time we hit a little bump or a little curve she screams out loud.
DEANNA: Oh my god!
SEAN VO/PI: And it’s moving fast. I even like the fact she tends to get a little scared that every time she would get a little closer, so I thought it was a perfect setting. (Second mention of perfection. Certainly wasn’t for D, though.)

DEANNA: Oh my god. Oh my god! (Followed by very distinct oooing sounds. This is sounding very Meg Ryan in the deli.)

SEAN: You’re alright.
DEANNA PI/VO: I squeezed Sean’s hands so tightly I thought I was going to break his fingers. (They exit the gondola.) I don’t think that Sean knew what exactly was going on this evening (no, hun, he probably didn’t because he was busy checking out your shirt to see if it was Vera Wang.

Oops. I digress.), but Sean and I are having this romantic dinner at the top of the mountain and if I have this connection with him I will invite him back to my suite for dessert. (They walk up the trail and arrive at their dinner table.)

AT THE 1-1 DINNER WITH SEAN:
SEAN VO: Cheers to great evening. (Spoken while showing the sunset. For those tracking the sun/moon shots, the sun is just about to disappear behind the mountain.)

DEANNA: The other one-on-ones have always had a rose on it, you know?
SEAN: Right.

Note from my SO regarding Sean’s t-shirt: “No way that came from Nordstrom. I got one just like that at Target for eight bucks.”

DEANNA: And this one just feels so much better because you don’t have to worry about it, you know? We can enjoy ourselves, be ourselves, eat, and have a good time.
SEAN: Well, you know, my whole life I’ve taken risks but this is one department that I have never really took a risk and it’s because you’re afraid of losing.
DEANNA: Yeah.
SEAN: You’re afraid of getting hurt.
DEANNA: Yup.
SEAN: A few of the guys had said, they’re like: “You gotta be careful, you know?” Cuz I kept seeing I’m not getting any time. That’s just like, you know, I just kept… I was just trying to be patient.

Note: The second he starts yabbering about the other guys, D gets that “Oh-no-not-again-don’t-talk-about-the-other-guys look of death.

Note from Shrtswt2thpt: Sean is just as bad as Jesse, ya know, like, because, you know, like?

DEANNA: Yeah.
SEAN: I am glad that I did. I am glad it took the time, glad that it did, that I stayed mentally focused. You know, and the guys were like: “You gotta remember you’re walking around with a loaded gun. If you go up to the house you walk around with a loaded gun. It you go on a 2-1 or a 1-1 you’re walking around with a loaded gun, and you know what? I just finally came to the conclusion that I would much rather walk around with a loaded gun than no gun at all. (During the gun yabbering, D had the same Oh-no-not-again-don’t-talk-about-the-other-guys look of death—only much worse. Oh, and there’s a serious Guns n’ Roses joke in there somewhere.)

SEAN = CARD CARRYING NRA MEMBER
(Of course, he’s carrying a Gucci Beretta)

DEANNA: I agree. Good saying. No sense in doing the pathway. (D seems anxious to stop that convo and eat.)

BUT NO SUCH LUCK.

SEAN: No. Its like I would much rather go forward a 100 percent than not at all, you know?
SEAN VO/PI: So sometimes you’re afraid to put feelings on the line when you think there’s a risk of getting hurt. And I wanted to show her I am willing to risk my feelings even if it means maybe getting hurt. I am more ready than I have been as far as trying to find that special someone. And I just hope DeAnna’s it.
SEAN TO D: You know, I know that you got a lot of things coming up, but I think that… I’m just excited, I mean, if it gets to that point you get a chance to meet my family.
DEANNA: Yeah.
SEAN: And I just think that it would just be amazing. I think that if you were to meet them… I think you in said in the beginning you didn’t see a lot of connection or that we were different in a lot of ways
DEANNA: Um hm.
SEAN: Whereas I saw the opposite. I saw that we were alike in a lot of ways. (Throughout this entire convo. D is never smiling. She still has the Outhouse boys look-of-death glare.)

DEANNA VO/PI: I am definitely getting to know Sean better tonight. We have some of the same family values and about the fact that we’re both from Kentucky, and about the fact that he wants to be here. The date’s going really well and, um, and there’s a little romantic side to Sean. (Shot of them looking at the mountains and the sun has now gone down.)
DEANNA TO SEAN: Um, I actually have dessert planned for us. (Yeah. There’s a Versace logo on the crème brulee. You’ll love it, bro.)

SEAN: Nice. Nice.
DEANNA: Somewhere a little warmer.
SEAN: Even better. Even better.
DEANNA: Even better. (So bring your Hugo Boss windbreaker…)

So let’s, um, we’ll go somewhere. We’ll get warm and we’ll get comfortable, and we’ll hang out a little more. (They toast wine glasses.)
SEAN: Sounds wonderful. (I’ll join you just as soon as I hit the tanning bed.)
DEANNA: And we’ll have sweets. You have a sweet tooth?
SEAN: I do.
DEANNA: Okay, good.
SEAN PI: Anybody can say words, but it’s actions where it matters. I think she needs to know that I’m physically attracted to her, and now is the time to make my move.

MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE VILLA:
There’s a knock at the door.
JEREMY: Oh I got it.
VO SOMEONE: Get the door.
JESSE VO: Dude its gotta be the date box and you know it’s gotta be a date for either Jeremy or Twilley.
JEREMY: Yes it is. It’s a date card.
VO SOMEONE (could be Jesse): All right guys, predictions?
GRAHAM: I am saying group activity.
TWILLEY: I say group date that excludes me.
JEREMY: Wow.
TWILLEY: I think it will be group date that will be you, you, you, you (pointing to the other guys).
JESSE: I will give you a group date, I’ll say it’s a group date or a Twilley date.
JEREMY: Alright, lets see what it is.
Jeremy glances at the card and throws a quick smirk in Twilley’s direction. Twilley is crossing his fingers when Jeremy reads the card: “Jesse, Jason, Graham, and Twilley (shot of Twilley, frustrated).
GUYS: Ohhhhhh…
TWILLEY PI/VO: The hardest thing about this experience for me is DeAnna has continually thrown curve balls at me. I haven’t understood a lot of her decisions. So at this point, I’m not surprised to be surprised.
Jeremy continues reading the date card: “I am looking for a man that can get down and dirty and have some fun in the sun.” (Camera goes to Jesse.) The guys all laugh.
GRAHAM TO JEREMY: So how excited are you though… (Pats him on the arm.)
JEREMY: (chuckles) I am pumped. I am really pumped.
GRAHAM: … not to see your name on that card?
JEREMY: I am pumped. I have to say, Twilley, I am glad it’s me and not you. (Geez. Rub it in more why dontcha?)

GRAHAM: (laughing and patting Twilley on the shoulder) Oh, man. (Twilley looks seriously bummed. The shoulder pat was a tad condescending.)

BACK TO THE 1-1 DATE WITH SEAN:
They’re back at D’s mansion. Shot of a half moon in the sky. The bottom half of the moon is missing.
SEAN: Look at this… unbelievable! (They hold hands when walking outside.)
SEAN VO/PI: DeAnna invited me back to her place for dessert. I was like, man I feel so honored.
DEANNA: Cheers. (They toast.)
SEAN VO/PI: DeAnna is definitely marriage material, and I can say that without hesitation.

Note: Okay. It’s a personal quirk, but I’ve always had issue with the term “marriage material.” I mean seriously. What is that? Chick fabric? Ten yards of polyester wrapped around a pair of ovaries? SHAKING HEAD. (Pardons. Had to get that out of my gullet.)

They share a chocolate mousse or such with raspberry sauce. (Sean is clearly checking for monograms.) (Insert Piper is Evil emote.)

DEANNA TO SEAN: So I’m curious to know what it would be like at your hometown?
SEAN: I have a feeling that that’s where I have an advantage. I think you’re gonna see that there’s gonna be a lot of the same values, a lot of the same beliefs… that you have. I mean, gosh my mom and my dad they live one street over from me.
DEANNA: Oh wow.

Note: C’mon. Raise your hand if you think D’s thinking: “Oh crap. The in-laws would be in my house day and night.”

SEAN: I did that on purpose. (Because I wanted mom to do my laundry.) I feel like if you were to come to my hometown, I think the process is finished. (The look on D’s face is priceless.)

DEAD.MAN.WALKING.
BRAVADO METER JUST EXPLODED.
“This is my wife.” “The process is finished.”

Note to TallDede: It’s time to swack me one before I snark again. Thanks in advance.

DEANNA PI: Sean and I have a lot of things in common; we feel the same way about family. I think Sean has a lot to offer. If I were giving roses out on dates this week Sean would definitely have a rose at the end of tonight’s date. (So what changed that? She still could’ve given him a rose. This smells like a rose ruse.)

SEAN: Ya know, I mean, knowing what you want to get of this would definitely help, um, I guess where my feelings would be, ya know?
DEANNA: I want to end up with a man that I am crazy passionate about to where every day I am happy waking up next to him. I want the guy who fits perfectly in my family. I know my husband is here.

Note: Major red flag. She wants to be crazy passionate (there’s a Graham joke in there somewhere)

She knows her husband is here. That’s a whopper. Has she made her choice already? If you eliminate emotions and just go by her actions, she is easily most drawn to Graham.

SEAN VO: Really?

Note: It seems this poor bloke took it as her saying it was him. AWKWARD. Paging Robert! “Can I kiss you?”

DEANNA: Umum.
SEAN: I’d say you are exactly what I need in my life. You are like the missing piece to this jigsaw puzzle of my life. Ya know?
SEAN PI/VO: I can’t predict the future and I don’t have a crystal ball. (But if you did have a crystal ball, I’d bet it was Swarovski.)

I can’t say for sure what can happen, but I can say that I am definitely the type of man that’s willing to take that risk and then put all my heart and soul into it. I’ve put it out there, ya know? And it’s up to Deanna to choose whether or not this is something she wants.

IN THE HAMMOCK:
Sean and D are laying side-by-side, his left arm behind her head.
SEAN: It was a wonderful day.
DEANNA: I am glad that you enjoyed yourself.
SEAN: I have to tell you though, it was tough.
DEANNA: Why?
SEAN: It’s tough when you see everybody else like getting the opportunity to have, like, one-on-one dates, ya know? It’s like alright, hang tough, wait your time, ya know? It was tough. That was tough. (D makes a little exasperated ooooo sound and snuggles on his chest. He’s stroking her arm.)

NOTE TO SELF: I AM NOT A VOYEUR. I NOT A VOYEUR.

DEANNA: It was a good night because I have gotten to know a lot of the other guys, and at the last minute I got to know you. (Choppy edit to this dialog.)
SEAN: Really?
DEANNA: Umum. That’s exactly how I felt. I needed tonight so that we could get to know each other.
SEAN: Really?
DEANNA: Umum.
SEAN: It’s you, baby. (They kiss. She opens her eyes during mid-smooch. She draws back from the kiss pretty quick.)
SEAN (whispering): Thank you, baby. (They kiss again. More like an extended lip merge. She opens her eyes during mid-smooch. Not feeling the chemistry between these two.)
DEANNA: You’re welcome. (Normal tone of voice as if ordering at the Taco Bell drive-thru.)

SEAN: I had a great time.
DEANNA: Me too. (… but living next to your mom and dad scares me…)

SEAN PI/VO: Tonight with DeAnna… I’m gonna be honest… it was, uh, it was about as romantic as it gets. I think tonight was in my favor as far as moving on to the final four and her coming to my hometown. If DeAnna is looking for a proposal at the end, (Shot of what looks to be over a three-quarter moon with dark clouds moving over it.) I think I am the man that can give it to her.

Note: Well hell, at least she would’ve likely gotten a ring from Tiffany’s rather than a no brand cubic zirconia from Woolworth’s.

But the comment about “moving on to the final four” sounds like the NCAA semi-finals. Call this yet another in a series of dead.man.walking red flags for Sean.

PROMO BEFORE BREAK:
CH VO: Coming up… it’s high adventure in the high desert. (Shot of ATV racing and helicopters.) But will Twilley ruin his chance at love? (Twilley fussing with the chopper door.)

TWILLEY: I am doing something wrong here. (Could this guy get a worse goofwad Keystone Cop edit?)

CH VO: And then …
JEREMY VO: Oh my god. (He and D in the convertible.)
DEANNA VO: This was Frank Sinatra’s house.
JEREMY: This is so awesome (shot of them dancing in front of the pool).
CH: A romantic trip into the past… (he dips her and kisses her) … until the singing starts…
JEREMY AND D SINGING: Some day…
D SINGING: I will [garbled] just thinking of you…
JEREMY SINGING: And the way you look tonight.

Note to Everyone: Never EVER take Jeremy to karaoke night at Chili’s.

06-20-2008, 01:26 AM	#608
cheekychook FORT Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: in the Enchanted Forest Posts: 525	Re: Behind the Edit SPOILERS I originally posted this in Thoughts in General, but I realized it is all about the edit, so I moved it here instead.... The thing I don't get about this edit is the way they are painting ALL of the guys who are left. I went into this season without a favorite---I liked several guys at the start, but they were all kind of equal. For me, personally, I liked the initial edit they gave Jason, but I have liked him less and less (AS THEY HAVE PAINTED HIM) as time goes by---he still looks like a nice guy, he still looks cute, and he's shown as being a first-rate parent in his interactions with Ty, but they're making him look a little (not sure I can put my finger on the right word here)....sneaky/contrived/calculating (none of those are quite right) with all his analysis of the other guys and his "reading" how she is. *please note, that's not a judgment on Jason's character in any way---I think real world Jason is probably a great guy, I am talking about my perception of his edit and his edit alone. I thought Jeremy was cute right away, but I didn't really have an opinion on his personality---the edit he got was very heavy-handed, coming on strong, other guys not liking him---but in spite of that I continued to like him more with each passing episode. (Not only that, but my HUSBAND has stated that HE likes Jeremy more with each passing episode---and he said that even knowing I think Jeremy is the best looking, which would normally make him hate the guy!---so I have to think that although they are trying to cast doubt and give Jeremy a negative edit in a lot of ways (some are seeing him as stiff and boring---edit, IMO---others see him as still being disliked by the guys---also edit, IMO) they are doing something that is making him grow on some people (like me, and my husband---and we are so different that I can't imagine the edit is not having the same effect on lots of other viewers as well). Jesse I liked right away---seemed like the goofy long-shot, the honest guy, the fun guy----but he's gotten the edit of being hesitant, talking too much when he should be "showing" how he feels (who doesn't go for a kiss on a 1-1 date??? while dancing, nonetheless???). His edit has also shown him to be a bit of an instigator among the guys---getting them on edge with one another, playing both sides----all of which has made me like him waaaaaaaaay less. And Graham---my initial impression was nice body, she apparently has the hots for him---his 1-1 made me yell "run away, as fast as you can" to Deanna---as did his refusal to kiss her---his difficulty with eye contact (as edited) makes me crazy (and not in a good way)---and even my husband has asked "why is that guy still here?"---so his edit has taken a definite down turn. The point of all this is that I don't see where this edit is going. I know the SCs point us in certain directions, but there are so few SCs this season I don't know how much stock to put in them. IMO this edit is more choppy, blurry and confusing than any we have had in previous episodes, and the characterization of the guys AS THEY ARE EDITED is just totally bizarre. Sorry for the long post, but although I have a personal favorite this season (as I have every season) I can't conclusively back up the choice of any particular guy with the information we have been given thus far---and I have always been able to do that in the past. Just strikes me as weird. They seem to have struck a perfect editing balance that makes fans of each contestant feel even stronger about their chosen one without really telling any of us anything about DeAnna's actual preference. JMHO, as always.

06-20-2008, 01:32 AM	#609
livlafluv FORT Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	Re: Behind the Edit SPOILERS The edit is perplexing. DeAnna's media forays noncommital(sp?). Has a lot of interesting chat going on....

06-20-2008, 04:58 AM	#610
PiperMaru FORT Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 84	Re: Behind the Edit SPOILERS EPISODE FIVE TRANSCRIPT: PART ONE Before I do anything, I want you all to know that this transcript was a true team effort. Please give a round of applause and major props to Shrtswt2thpt, who was kind enough to volunteer her time and energy. She did an outstanding job of keying in the dialog for this transcript and her efforts were amazing and are greatly appreciated. Shrtswt! I also received a major gift from Traylo who of her own accord transcribed and notated the entire “Next Scenes” section. So again, a big round of applause to Traylo for her gracious and generous efforts! Transcription and the like takes an enormous amount of time. If you’re lucky you can get through seven to ten screen minutes of straight dialog in an hour or more, so I can’t tell you how much I appreciate their help! For my part, I’ve added in all the camera shots, VO and PI designations, descriptions, notes from myself and my SO, various other comments, and a few bits of wackiness (for which Dede is given full permission to slug me). Between all three of us, we left no stone unturned, so be warned! Also, apologies in advance for my giggle-fit during the Sean one-on-one date. There was no way out of it. It was like watching Naked Gun whilst wearing a Hannibal Lector mask. I tried. Really I did. But my mask crumbled. (And it was a Versace mask, btw.) Okay, for starters, I want to add a bit of analysis up front. Risk taking and perfection are definite themes of this episode. All instances where risk or perfection are mentioned are bolded throughout. (During D and Jeremy’s Sinatra date alone there are eight mentions of perfection.) The entire ep was set-up for both of those themes which are prevalent from start to finish. Even in the Tell All, Trista brought up D having to take risks to reap the rewards. Also of note in this ep is a subtle underlying set-up between Jason and Jesse (and Jason and Graham to a lesser extent). What we’ve already gleaned from their edits is that as an athlete, Jesse is an innate physical risk taker. He’s winning the competitions. He’s wild on the ATV. He digs adventure. But emotionally, he’s not taking the risks. He hasn’t kissed DeAnna. He held her hand under the table. Jason, who automatically took a risk coming onto the show not knowing if D would accept his son, is being shown as an emotional risk taker. He’s hesitant with the physical challenges. He was concerned with the race car steering wheel shaking. He took the straight and narrow on the ATV. But Jason loves emotions. He’s taking the risk by opening his heart and he is kissing her—as much as he can—without hesitation. If this underlying competition comes to fruition then it’s possible there’s an angel/devil, good vs. bad theme beginning to boil. Conversely, it could be a stable vs. wild comparison or father vs. friend alignment. Jesse is still a wildcard and his edit is still somewhat hidden. He’s got the lure of adventure and that’s intriguing to D. The fact he hasn’t kissed her could also be what’s keeping him in the game. She’s attracted, but can’t make a decision until she kisses him. Jason, contrary to his naming of Graham, is being portrayed as a sure bet. She knows there’s chemistry and knows he’s at least willing to do adventurous things. No matter whether these two are F2 or not, the edit is showing them going head-to-head. Graham’s edit took a turn for the better this week with lessened emotional drama that made him much more likeable (his sulking was still shown, but on the whole it was subdued). On the one hand this is good. On the other, we’ve often seen this happen in Survivor. A tumultuous character is given a positive “redemption” edit right before their boot. If D’s trauma in the next scenes is with Graham, then this ep was the calm before the storm. For the emotional chaos to occur with Graham makes sense to his edit thus far. It doesn’t mean it has to be Graham, but his edit would accept that trauma. With Jeremy or Jason, something very drastic would have to occur for their edits to take that big a turn. It’s not impossible, but their edits don’t necessarily lean that way. Of course for any of them, that could all change with the family visits. Jeremy could come to his family’s defense, for example, and cause a rift with D. Jason being a dad could prove to be too much for her. And Jesse, well, external circumstances or the lack of intimate attention he pays her could come to a head. For any of these guys, the majority of their character arc would have to hit the apex for the breakdown to be believable. As yet, Graham has the most controversy. Jeremy’s edit took a bit of a slide. This was the first ep where there was no Velcro-interruptus. He never cut into anyone’s alone time. The Sinatra date was key for Jeremy’s edit and it shows. The PIs and VOs during that date almost put Jeremy’s evolution at a standstill. D’s statement about how she couldn’t ask anything more of Jeremy is highly significant. The entire date is very telling. About two-thirds of the way through this transcription it hit me. The final four gents are like a four-course dinner: * Jesse is the appetizer. Ordering an appetizer is always a crapshoot. You never know what you’re gonna get and whether it’s gonna be good, mediocre, or bad. * Jeremy is the salad with blue cheese dressing. Every time you order the salad you have the same dressing—and you like it. You know that it will be good. But you still can’t help but wonder if it would taste better with Green Goddess. * Jason is the main entrée. If you like everything on the plate, it’s a godsend. And even if you don’t, at least you have a baked potato or rice to fall back on. Good or bad, you always remember the main course. * Graham is the dessert. You’re in absolute heaven when consuming it—until the sugar rush hits and you crash. But you’ll always remember the dessert fondly and would gladly go back for more. So what do you take from the meal? You remember the entrée and the dessert, and if the appetizer’s really good it could overshadow both of them. The salad stays the same until you go for the Green Goddess. And for the record: Sean is the plate presentation. All of the courses look incredibly pretty with garnish and all. But in the end you know it’s too frou frou for you. And Twilley. Well, Twilley’s the beer. Note: I couldn’t find anything close to a red flag emote, so red flags are denoted by the emote. A bit of trivia for those keeping score. The words “you know,” “like,” “yeah,” and “um” are the most commonly used words in this episode. They’ve ALL been around Jesse too long. And Sean isn’t any better… So, here we go. As with previous installments, camera shots are in parens, telling dialog and interesting camera shots matching specific dialog are bolded, and notes are spread throughout. Also bolded are sunset and moon shots. And as per usual, none if this is anything personal on any of the players, only on how their edits are being shown. So on behalf of myself, Shrtswt2thpt, and Traylo—enjoy! ** INSIDE THE OUTHOUSE: CH: All right guys… good morning. GUYS: Good morning. CH: Just six of you left (Sean). Pretty amazing (Jesse) considering where we started (Jason). I know every week is big, but this week guys—especially important (Twilley and Graham). When it’s all said and done (Jesse) four of you will have the opportunity to take Deanna back to your hometowns to meet your friends and family (Jeremy). Obviously a huge step in any relationship (Graham). Because it’s so big (Jason), from here on out there will be no roses on any of the dates (Twilley). This week it’s gonna be a little different (Jeremy). You boys need to pack your bags (Graham). Deanna is taking all of you guys to an amazing exclusive resort in beautiful Palm Springs (Jesse raising his arms). Note:The above camera shots pretty much set up the episode. The dialog the shots are paired with is interesting. And the CH dialog below regarding the RC pointed directly at Twilley and Sean’s last hurrah. GUY: WooHoos, clapping, and requisite testosterone hand slapping. (Sean, Jeremy) TWILLEY: Nice. (Sean, Jesse) CH: And remember what’s at stake at the next rose ceremony where I will see you guys next. Have a good one (Twilley, Sean). SEAN PI: I’ve never been to Palm Springs and I am definitely looking forward to this. Honestly I am just looking forward to just more one-on-one time with Deanna TWILLEY PI: Hey, this is the first time I am getting out of the Outhouse, so I am excited. But we’re down to six guys and I still have to find that connection with her so I mean, the pressure is on. JEREMY (walking up the hill): Later bunkhouse, never to see you again. AT THE PARKER HOTEL JEREMY: It’s like heaven out here (shot of D smiling and waving). What is going on? The guys arrive to greet her. Jeremy is first in line for a hug, then Jesse. Sean is behind Jesse. DEANNA VO/PI: I cannot believe we are down to six guys (D hugging Jeremy) already its crazy how fast it’s going and how quickly (hugging Jesse) I am getting down to one (still hugging Jesse). I am keeping all six of the guys here in Palm Springs all week (shot of the group walking. D is out front with Jason on one arm and Jeremy on the other. A little ways behind is Jesse, then Twilley, Sean, and Graham bring up the rear) so that I can decide who’s gonna be here, whose hometown I am gonna visit. INSIDE THE VILLA: They enter the villa. Jeremy directly behind D. Jason and Jesse are close behind him. Curious. Jesse motioned for Jason to go in before him. VO: Ohhh nice look at this place. DEANNA: Cool huh? Guys oooing and aahhhhing. JESSE: Wow. JESSE PI/VO: (Looks to be wearing the same blue t-shirt in the horseback SC) She knows how to pick her spots and where to take us. It is the most amazing massive house. It’s like living in the mansion away from the mansion. (Jesse takes a mask from the wall and puts it over his face.) Note: IMHO this is a MAJOR MONEY SHOT. Who is the dude hiding behind the mask? And what is he hiding?) DEANNA: So you guys get comfortable, get unpacked, and I’ll see you all later. JESSE PI: I am almost scared to take her on a date when all this is done, man, hey lets go get popcorn and a movie. Ya know? D leaves the villa. The boys sit in the living room. VO SOMEONE: No more Outhouse. VO SOMEONE: Oh my gosh. JESSE VO: So who do you think is going on a date tonight? There’s a knock at the door. VO SOMEONE: You get it, Jesse. VO: Whoa. JESSE OR SEAN VO: I call the date box, son. JESSE: Oh snap! Look at this. (He opens the door and finds a small pagoda thingy with an envelope attached.) SEAN: Lets read it, bro. Bring it in (Jeremy, Sean). VO SOMEONE: Open it up, open it up (Jason looking pensive; Graham smiling). VO SOMEONE: Dun dun dun. (Faux doom music.) Jesse reads the card. JESSE: “Sean (Sean nodding) let’s take our relationship to new heights. Love, Deanna” GUYS: Wooooo. SEAN PI: If tonight’s date goes well with me and Deanna, I know that I’ll be in that final four (Sean getting ready). I gave the analogy of kinda being a Kentucky race horse. I kinda hung back in the shadows for a while. I let a lot of people kinda sprint themselves out and I am ready to start making my move (shot of the date note). (Uh, yeah. That would be a move back home to Mama. Bravado meter alert.) AT THE GONDOLA: D greets Sean at the gondola station. (Just had to interject something. I went on a Palm Springs gondola many times as a kid. It was exceptionally cool!) DEANNA: Hi! Did you have a nice ride? SEAN: I had a wonderful ride. DEANNA: Good. SEAN: How about you? DEANNA: Oh mine was perfect. SEAN: (They hug.) Good to see you. DEANNA VO/PI: At the racetrack Sean really did take the time to ask me questions about myself. He was like the late guy in the group, and I like the side that I saw of Sean, so I am really looking forward to getting to know him more. D TO SEAN: We are going up there (pointing to the top of the mountain). SEAN: Are you kidding me? INSIDE THE GONDOLA: Doesn’t look like D is digging their stairway to heaven. (Insert Led Zeppelin emote) DEANNA: Oh my god! SEAN VO/PI: Deanna is fearful of heights. Every time we hit a little bump or a little curve she screams out loud. DEANNA: Oh my god! SEAN VO/PI: And it’s moving fast. I even like the fact she tends to get a little scared that every time she would get a little closer, so I thought it was a perfect setting. (Second mention of perfection. Certainly wasn’t for D, though.) DEANNA: Oh my god. Oh my god! (Followed by very distinct oooing sounds. This is sounding very Meg Ryan in the deli.) SEAN: You’re alright. DEANNA PI/VO: I squeezed Sean’s hands so tightly I thought I was going to break his fingers. (They exit the gondola.) I don’t think that Sean knew what exactly was going on this evening (no, hun, he probably didn’t because he was busy checking out your shirt to see if it was Vera Wang. Oops. I digress.), but Sean and I are having this romantic dinner at the top of the mountain and if I have this connection with him I will invite him back to my suite for dessert. (They walk up the trail and arrive at their dinner table.) AT THE 1-1 DINNER WITH SEAN: SEAN VO: Cheers to great evening. (Spoken while showing the sunset. For those tracking the sun/moon shots, the sun is just about to disappear behind the mountain.) DEANNA: The other one-on-ones have always had a rose on it, you know? SEAN: Right. Note from my SO regarding Sean’s t-shirt: “No way that came from Nordstrom. I got one just like that at Target for eight bucks.” DEANNA: And this one just feels so much better because you don’t have to worry about it, you know? We can enjoy ourselves, be ourselves, eat, and have a good time. SEAN: Well, you know, my whole life I’ve taken risks but this is one department that I have never really took a risk and it’s because you’re afraid of losing. DEANNA: Yeah. SEAN: You’re afraid of getting hurt. DEANNA: Yup. SEAN: A few of the guys had said, they’re like: “You gotta be careful, you know?” Cuz I kept seeing I’m not getting any time. That’s just like, you know, I just kept… I was just trying to be patient. Note: The second he starts yabbering about the other guys, D gets that “Oh-no-not-again-don’t-talk-about-the-other-guys look of death. Note from Shrtswt2thpt: Sean is just as bad as Jesse, ya know, like, because, you know, like? DEANNA: Yeah. SEAN: I am glad that I did. I am glad it took the time, glad that it did, that I stayed mentally focused. You know, and the guys were like: “You gotta remember you’re walking around with a loaded gun. If you go up to the house you walk around with a loaded gun. It you go on a 2-1 or a 1-1 you’re walking around with a loaded gun, and you know what? I just finally came to the conclusion that I would much rather walk around with a loaded gun than no gun at all. (During the gun yabbering, D had the same Oh-no-not-again-don’t-talk-about-the-other-guys look of death—only much worse. Oh, and there’s a serious Guns n’ Roses joke in there somewhere.) SEAN = CARD CARRYING NRA MEMBER (Of course, he’s carrying a Gucci Beretta) DEANNA: I agree. Good saying. No sense in doing the pathway. (D seems anxious to stop that convo and eat.) BUT NO SUCH LUCK. SEAN: No. Its like I would much rather go forward a 100 percent than not at all, you know? SEAN VO/PI: So sometimes you’re afraid to put feelings on the line when you think there’s a risk of getting hurt. And I wanted to show her I am willing to risk my feelings even if it means maybe getting hurt. I am more ready than I have been as far as trying to find that special someone. And I just hope DeAnna’s it. SEAN TO D: You know, I know that you got a lot of things coming up, but I think that… I’m just excited, I mean, if it gets to that point you get a chance to meet my family. DEANNA: Yeah. SEAN: And I just think that it would just be amazing. I think that if you were to meet them… I think you in said in the beginning you didn’t see a lot of connection or that we were different in a lot of ways DEANNA: Um hm. SEAN: Whereas I saw the opposite. I saw that we were alike in a lot of ways. (Throughout this entire convo. D is never smiling. She still has the Outhouse boys look-of-death glare.) DEANNA VO/PI: I am definitely getting to know Sean better tonight. We have some of the same family values and about the fact that we’re both from Kentucky, and about the fact that he wants to be here. The date’s going really well and, um, and there’s a little romantic side to Sean. (Shot of them looking at the mountains and the sun has now gone down.) DEANNA TO SEAN: Um, I actually have dessert planned for us. (Yeah. There’s a Versace logo on the crème brulee. You’ll love it, bro.) SEAN: Nice. Nice. DEANNA: Somewhere a little warmer. SEAN: Even better. Even better. DEANNA: Even better. (So bring your Hugo Boss windbreaker…) So let’s, um, we’ll go somewhere. We’ll get warm and we’ll get comfortable, and we’ll hang out a little more. (They toast wine glasses.) SEAN: Sounds wonderful. (I’ll join you just as soon as I hit the tanning bed.) DEANNA: And we’ll have sweets. You have a sweet tooth? SEAN: I do. DEANNA: Okay, good. SEAN PI: Anybody can say words, but it’s actions where it matters. I think she needs to know that I’m physically attracted to her, and now is the time to make my move. MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE VILLA: There’s a knock at the door. JEREMY: Oh I got it. VO SOMEONE: Get the door. JESSE VO: Dude its gotta be the date box and you know it’s gotta be a date for either Jeremy or Twilley. JEREMY: Yes it is. It’s a date card. VO SOMEONE (could be Jesse): All right guys, predictions? GRAHAM: I am saying group activity. TWILLEY: I say group date that excludes me. JEREMY: Wow. TWILLEY: I think it will be group date that will be you, you, you, you (pointing to the other guys). JESSE: I will give you a group date, I’ll say it’s a group date or a Twilley date. JEREMY: Alright, lets see what it is. Jeremy glances at the card and throws a quick smirk in Twilley’s direction. Twilley is crossing his fingers when Jeremy reads the card: “Jesse, Jason, Graham, and Twilley (shot of Twilley, frustrated). GUYS: Ohhhhhh… TWILLEY PI/VO: The hardest thing about this experience for me is DeAnna has continually thrown curve balls at me. I haven’t understood a lot of her decisions. So at this point, I’m not surprised to be surprised. Jeremy continues reading the date card: “I am looking for a man that can get down and dirty and have some fun in the sun.” (Camera goes to Jesse.) The guys all laugh. GRAHAM TO JEREMY: So how excited are you though… (Pats him on the arm.) JEREMY: (chuckles) I am pumped. I am really pumped. GRAHAM: … not to see your name on that card? JEREMY: I am pumped. I have to say, Twilley, I am glad it’s me and not you. (Geez. Rub it in more why dontcha?) GRAHAM: (laughing and patting Twilley on the shoulder) Oh, man. (Twilley looks seriously bummed. The shoulder pat was a tad condescending.) BACK TO THE 1-1 DATE WITH SEAN: They’re back at D’s mansion. Shot of a half moon in the sky. The bottom half of the moon is missing. SEAN: Look at this… unbelievable! (They hold hands when walking outside.) SEAN VO/PI: DeAnna invited me back to her place for dessert. I was like, man I feel so honored. DEANNA: Cheers. (They toast.) SEAN VO/PI: DeAnna is definitely marriage material, and I can say that without hesitation. Note: Okay. It’s a personal quirk, but I’ve always had issue with the term “marriage material.” I mean seriously. What is that? Chick fabric? Ten yards of polyester wrapped around a pair of ovaries? SHAKING HEAD. (Pardons. Had to get that out of my gullet.) They share a chocolate mousse or such with raspberry sauce. (Sean is clearly checking for monograms.) (Insert Piper is Evil emote.) DEANNA TO SEAN: So I’m curious to know what it would be like at your hometown? SEAN: I have a feeling that that’s where I have an advantage. I think you’re gonna see that there’s gonna be a lot of the same values, a lot of the same beliefs… that you have. I mean, gosh my mom and my dad they live one street over from me. DEANNA: Oh wow. Note: C’mon. Raise your hand if you think D’s thinking: “Oh crap. The in-laws would be in my house day and night.” SEAN: I did that on purpose. (Because I wanted mom to do my laundry.) I feel like if you were to come to my hometown, I think the process is finished. (The look on D’s face is priceless.) DEAD.MAN.WALKING. BRAVADO METER JUST EXPLODED. “This is my wife.” “The process is finished.” Note to TallDede: It’s time to swack me one before I snark again. Thanks in advance. DEANNA PI: Sean and I have a lot of things in common; we feel the same way about family. I think Sean has a lot to offer. If I were giving roses out on dates this week Sean would definitely have a rose at the end of tonight’s date. (So what changed that? She still could’ve given him a rose. This smells like a rose ruse.) SEAN: Ya know, I mean, knowing what you want to get of this would definitely help, um, I guess where my feelings would be, ya know? DEANNA: I want to end up with a man that I am crazy passionate about to where every day I am happy waking up next to him. I want the guy who fits perfectly in my family. I know my husband is here. Note: Major red flag. She wants to be crazy passionate (there’s a Graham joke in there somewhere) She knows her husband is here. That’s a whopper. Has she made her choice already? If you eliminate emotions and just go by her actions, she is easily most drawn to Graham. SEAN VO: Really? Note: It seems this poor bloke took it as her saying it was him. AWKWARD. Paging Robert! “Can I kiss you?” DEANNA: Umum. SEAN: I’d say you are exactly what I need in my life. You are like the missing piece to this jigsaw puzzle of my life. Ya know? SEAN PI/VO: I can’t predict the future and I don’t have a crystal ball. (But if you did have a crystal ball, I’d bet it was Swarovski.) I can’t say for sure what can happen, but I can say that I am definitely the type of man that’s willing to take that risk and then put all my heart and soul into it. I’ve put it out there, ya know? And it’s up to Deanna to choose whether or not this is something she wants. IN THE HAMMOCK: Sean and D are laying side-by-side, his left arm behind her head. SEAN: It was a wonderful day. DEANNA: I am glad that you enjoyed yourself. SEAN: I have to tell you though, it was tough. DEANNA: Why? SEAN: It’s tough when you see everybody else like getting the opportunity to have, like, one-on-one dates, ya know? It’s like alright, hang tough, wait your time, ya know? It was tough. That was tough. (D makes a little exasperated ooooo sound and snuggles on his chest. He’s stroking her arm.) NOTE TO SELF: I AM NOT A VOYEUR. I NOT A VOYEUR. DEANNA: It was a good night because I have gotten to know a lot of the other guys, and at the last minute I got to know you. (Choppy edit to this dialog.) SEAN: Really? DEANNA: Umum. That’s exactly how I felt. I needed tonight so that we could get to know each other. SEAN: Really? DEANNA: Umum. SEAN: It’s you, baby. (They kiss. She opens her eyes during mid-smooch. She draws back from the kiss pretty quick.) SEAN (whispering): Thank you, baby. (They kiss again. More like an extended lip merge. She opens her eyes during mid-smooch. Not feeling the chemistry between these two.) DEANNA: You’re welcome. (Normal tone of voice as if ordering at the Taco Bell drive-thru.) SEAN: I had a great time. DEANNA: Me too. (… but living next to your mom and dad scares me…) SEAN PI/VO: Tonight with DeAnna… I’m gonna be honest… it was, uh, it was about as romantic as it gets. I think tonight was in my favor as far as moving on to the final four and her coming to my hometown. If DeAnna is looking for a proposal at the end, (Shot of what looks to be over a three-quarter moon with dark clouds moving over it.) I think I am the man that can give it to her. Note: Well hell, at least she would’ve likely gotten a ring from Tiffany’s rather than a no brand cubic zirconia from Woolworth’s. But the comment about “moving on to the final four” sounds like the NCAA semi-finals. Call this yet another in a series of dead.man.walking red flags for Sean. PROMO BEFORE BREAK: CH VO: Coming up… it’s high adventure in the high desert. (Shot of ATV racing and helicopters.) But will Twilley ruin his chance at love? (Twilley fussing with the chopper door.) TWILLEY: I am doing something wrong here. (Could this guy get a worse goofwad Keystone Cop edit?) CH VO: And then … JEREMY VO: Oh my god. (He and D in the convertible.) DEANNA VO: This was Frank Sinatra’s house. JEREMY: This is so awesome (shot of them dancing in front of the pool). CH: A romantic trip into the past… (he dips her and kisses her) … until the singing starts… JEREMY AND D SINGING: Some day… D SINGING: I will [garbled] just thinking of you… JEREMY SINGING: And the way you look tonight. Note to Everyone:** Never EVER take Jeremy to karaoke night at Chili’s.