It's the finale of the finale! We finally see what ended up happening with Colton's journey to finding love. This episode was filled with smiles, tears, love, and roses.
Let's get on with the recap for Part Two of Season 23 finale of 'The Bachelor'!
You said that right, Chris!
Colton Goes to Cassie's Hotel Room
Monday's episode ends with Cassie packing her bags to leave Portugal. Part Two of the Season 23's finale of 'The Bachelor' starts off with Colton knocking on the door of Cassie's hotel room. Colton is determined to win Cassie's heart. Colton and Cassie go sit outside to talk. Colton updates Cassie about how he sent Tayshia and Hannah G. home.
Cassie did not expect to hear anything that Colton had said in the evening portion of their fantasy suite date. Colton asks Cassie for a chance. This catches Cassie by surprise. (Say whaaat?!) She takes some time to process this while she gathers her words to respond to Colton. Cassie does not want Colton to give up things if the two are in a relationship. However, sacrifice is a value that Colton has about relationships. Colton explains to Cassie that he wants to show her how much he loves her. Colton and Cassie kiss. Cassie is still confused by what is happening and is in total shock. Colton also tells Cassie about how he jumped an 8-foot fence door after she broke up with him. She bursted into a fit of laughter.
Colton and Cassie agree to take things day by day. Colton informs Cassie that his family is currently in Spain waiting for their arrival, if Cassie wants to continue exploring their relationship. Cassie says YES! She doesn't know what to expect, but she is willing to go for it.
Cassie Meets Colton's Family in Spain
Colton and Cassie's journey continues to Mallorca, Spain, where they meet with Colton's family. This is a big week, but Colton knows that this is worth it. Cassie is taking baby steps in her relationship with Colton, but Colton remains hopeful for what their future as a couple holds. Before introducing the family to Cassie, Colton gives his family an update that he is no longer a virgin.
Colton tells his family that the week of fantasy suites changed everything for him. He informs his family that they will only meet one woman, not two woman. He tells them about Cassie (the breakup and where they are now.) Colton responds to his father's question that he does not think Cassie is in love with him.
Cassie's nerves are getting to her before she meets Colton's family. She wants to tell his family things that they will want to hear, but she does not want to meet his family while she is still confused with her feelings. Colton reassures Cassie that meeting his family will go well.
After quick introductions with Colton’s family members, Cassie opens up about the reason she broke up with Colton, which was because of her uneasiness toward making a commitment. She addresses that she might not necessarily live up to Colton’s family’s expectations.
Donna, Colton’s mother, pulls Colton aside. Donna is concerned with Cassie leaving Colton last week and does not want Colton to end up being broken-hearted. Colton says that Cassie is different from the other women he has met, and that Cassie is the first person he thinks about in the morning and the last person he thinks about before he goes to bed. Colton is hopeful that he and Cassie can get to a good place in their relationship. Donna’s wish for Colton is that his feelings will be reciprocated by Cassie.
Meanwhile, Colton’s father, Scott, and Cassie have a chat. Colton’s father addresses his nervousness about how things would play out with Cassie meeting the family. How much Colton cares about Cassie concerns her, and Cassie hopes to have clarity that a relationship with Colton will work out.
Then, Cassie has a conversation with Donna. Cassie explains why she removed herself from her relationship with Colton. She explains that her and Colton are on different pages–him being a step ahead of her. However, Cassie wants to feel that she is “all in” so she can continue with her relationship with Colton.
Scott and Colton chat about Colton’s relationship with Cassie. Colton says that he has not second-guessed his relationship with Cassie, and he has made his decisions based on how he feels around Cassie. Colton is ready to go “all in” with Cassie, and he is okay with being patient with her. Scott tears up from his concerns for Colton because Colton loves hard.
Colton’s parents do not want to see Colton get his heart broken. However, Colton would rather get his heart broken than risk losing Cassie.
Colton is excited for the next day with Cassie. Cassie has Colton’s heart, and it is up to her to decide what she wants to do with it.
Cassie & Colton's One-On-One Date
Cassie and Colton go on a date in Mallorca, Spain. Colton drives Cassie to a cliff that looks out onto the water. There is a picnic set up for them at the bottom of the cliff, but there is a catch...Colton and Cassie need to repel down the cliff. They are taking a leap of faith. Slowly, but surely, they make it to the bottom of the cliff. Hooray!
Colton asks Cassie about what concerns she has being in a relationship with him. Cassie is nervous to be in a relationship in general. She opens up to Colton about a "controlling" relationship she was in when she was in college. Colton wants his time with his boys and for Cassie to spend time with her girlfriends, but for them to also come together.
The evening portion of Cassie and Colton's date involves a candlelit dinner. Cassie feels that if she commits to a relationship, it is because she sees that it will go somewhere. She feels more confident and more of herself. She tells Colton that she wants to be all in with him after they leave Spain. Oh, look at the smile on Colton's face when she says that. Pure joy. Colton is grateful for the second chance he has with Cassie.
Colton reads the message that is written on the fantasy suite card. Cassie is excited to go in the fantasy suite date with Colton. Cassie admits during the confessional that Colton has acted on his love for her. Colton is over-the-moon excited to spend the night with Cassie and to see where his relationship with Cassie will go. If Cassie and Colton are ready to take the next step, then he might lose his virginity.
Chris's Pow-Wow with 'Bachelor' Alum
Before finding out the details of Cassie and Colton's evening together, a few former 'Bachelor' contestants join Chris Harrison on the stage. Sydney, Onyeka, Demi, Jason Tartick, Chris "Goose" Randone, and Ben Higgins weigh in on their predictions about the Colton and Cassie's evening in the fantasy suite. Ben does not want to know what happens in the fantasy suite, but he is happy that Colton is with someone he loves. Demi hopes that "Cassie will jump on Colton like a Portuguese fence."
Onyeka and Sydney share their predictions. Jason is rooting for Colton's love. Chris Harrison asks Chris "Goose" Randone what could possibly go wrong in the fantasy suite. "Goose" shares about the experience he had with his fiancée, Krystal Nielson, during their fantasy suite date while they were on 'Bachelor in Paradise' last summer.
Cassie & Colton's One-On-One Date (Continued)
Fast forward to the next morning. The birds are chirping. Colton feels good after he wakes up and he feels like a "new man". According to Colton, "A gentleman never kisses and tells." Colton and Cassie eat breakfast in bed. The night before was unbelievable for him and Cassie, despite not getting a lot of sleep.
Cassie asks Colton, "What's next?" Colton responds, "To give it our best shot...Together," and Cassie agrees. Colton is very excited and hopeful for the next chapter he will have with Cassie. Colton and Cassie are finally on the same page.
Cassie & Colton - After the Final Rose
Chris Harrison interviews Cassie and Colton. Cassie and Colton are doing well. They plan on getting engaged at some point in the future...as long as Colton receives permission from Cassie's father, Matt Randolph. Cassie refers to Colton as "legitimately my best friend." Cassie has been taking baby steps with Colton, but she loves him and is very much so in love with him. Oh man, their faces are glowing of happiness. At 'After the Final Rose', Colton gives Cassie the final rose. Chris Harrison asks them about what happened in their fantasy suite. Colton has been candid and open about his virginity, but him and Cassie do not disclose of what happened that evening. Chris surprises Cassie and Colton with...a trip to Thailand and a live performance of the band, Air Supply.
The Next 'Bachelorette' Announcement
Now, onto who will be the next bachelorette...Hannah B.! Hannah B. feels all the emotions, but she is excited! Chris Harrison shows a video of when he FaceTimed Hannah B. and asked her if she thinks being the next bachelorette will work...She said yes, and she cried tears of joy.
At 'After the Final Rose', Hannah B. meets a few contestants who will be on her season of 'The Bachelorette': Luke, Dustin, Cam, Connor, and Luke S. Chris allows Hannah to hand out a rose this evening. She gives the first rose to Connor.
Well, it’s been real Season 23 of ‘The Bachelor’! Cassie and Colton, I am so happy you found each other and wish you nothing but the best as you take on life together! Hannah B., good luck with your experience as the next ‘Bachelorette’!
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