The Bachelor-Episode 8

For this week's episode of The Bachelor, Ben went to each girl's hometown. He spent the day on a date that each girl planned.

First he went to Amanda's hometown in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. When he arrived at the beach to meet Amanda she told him that her two daughters would arrive soon. Amanda hadn't saw her kids since she left and Ben got to meet them for the first time. Both of the little girls loved him even though they were a little shy at first. After spending time with Ben and her girls Amanda could really see herself marrying him. When they left the beach the girls were tired and cried the whole way home which was kind of suprising to Ben. When they arrived at Amanda's parents house the family was excited to meet Ben. Her family really liked Ben but just didn't know if he would be ready to be a dad already. Amanda's mother talked to her and just wanted her to be happy and thought that Ben could do that for her. Later that night before Ben left he read the girls a bed time story. He really connected with the girls by telling them the love story between him and Amanda.

The next woman Ben visited was Lauren B., who lives in Marina Del Rey, CA. Lauren had created a date where they just walked the streets and did basic things. They ate lunch at food carts in town which had basic American foods like grilled cheese and hamburgers. Then they went to a wine museum and sampled wines in a romantic setting. The rest of the evening they spent with her family. Lauren's family welcomed Ben with open arms and all talked to him to make sure he wouldn't hurt Lauren. Her sister Mollie stole Ben and talked to him to make sure he loved her sister. When Mollie started to question Ben he started to cry and she said that's all she need to know and hugged him. Then Mollie questioned Lauren to make sure she was ready and she cried too. Mollie said they would make a great couple and so did the rest of the family.

Caila was the next woman visited by Ben in Hudson, OH. They went to the toy factory that her father is the CEO of and built their own toy house. Caila's father was skeptical about the whole thing but told Caila that her mother and him fell in love fast so he didn't see why they couldn't. Caila's mother was very supportive of it all.
Last but certainly not least Ben went to JoJo's hometown in Dallas, Texas. When JoJo went to her house she found roses and a letter at the door assuming that they were from Ben. After reading part of the letter she realized they were from her ex boyfriend. She called her ex and told him that she had no feelings for him anymore. Ben showed up at JoJo's house and she was honest with him about everything that had happened. She told him she was in their relationship for the long run and he said the same. They stayed at JoJo's house and just hung out until it was time to go meet her family. Both of JoJo's parents talked to her and Ben and were supportive towards the relationship. Then when it came time for JoJo's brothers to have a word with Ben they were very skeptical of their relationship. They told Ben they didn't trust him. Even though her brothers didn't support them JoJo and Ben still remained a strong couple.

At the rose ceremony, Ben sent Amanda home heartbroken but he felt his relationships were stronger with the other girls.

-Cailie Pollard