When I think of my dream vacation in Maui, it doesn't exactly include climbing telephone poles, but that's how Jillian began this week's adventure as she attempted to decide which two guys would make it to the Finale.

Kiptyn had the unfortunate luck of drawing the adventure card or at least that's what I like to call it. Every season on the Bachelor/Bachelorette, one of the finalists gets stuck with the adventure date, where they have to climb something or zipline or do something really physical and the others get to swim and relax or go on some romantic cruise. Kiptyn, on the other hand, had to climb telephone poles and walk across high wires to prove he was willing to take "a leap of faith" with Jillian. I think she was actually more afraid than he was. I can't say that I saw a lot of romance on their date, but she certainly learned to take directions from Kiptyn and I think she kind of liked being told what to do.

After a long day of walking the tight rope, Kiptyn and Jillian finally got some time to relax over a nice dinner and intimate conversation. It doesn't take long for Jillian to whip out the fantasy suite card and this time, she's not going to miss out on her second opportunity to spend a night alone with Kiptyn. From day one she's wanted to see him naked...I mean get to know him better in an intimate setting. We didn't really get to see what went on in the bedroom, just that they had a ton of candles burning. I hope the romance didn't go up in flames.

After a long night and hopefully a shower, Jillian set out to meet up with Reid for her second dream date. This time, she brings a prop. Nothing says I love you like a beach ball and kissing under the palm trees. The entire sequence was a little strange. They were just standing out in a field next to some trailers. Then, out of nowhere, a helicopter arrives to whisk them away. As Reid said, "it was like being in heaven". The best part was the pilot's plug for his aerial weddings. Apparently he's an ordained pastor/pilot and can legally conduct weddings in the air. I think Reid was a little frightened by how willing Jillian was to go for it. He was ready to get his feet back on the ground.

They landed at the Hana-Maui Resort for a little picnic by the beach. Reid tried really hard to express to Jillian how he was feeling. He said he felt like a four year old. He stretched his arms out to his sides and said, "I like you this much!" It was actually very sweet and honest...but I don't think it was enough for Jillian. I think that she really wanted to hear that he loved her and could see himself proposing at the end of this adventure. He simply wasn't ready to go there. The best he could do was tell her that he really didn't like seeing her with other guys. Maybe he should have passed her a note that said, "Do you want to be with me? Check Yes or No."

Their romantic dinner on the beach didn't seem to answer her questions either. "It was giggly and fun"...but Reid still had a hard time expressing his feelings. Nothing brings out the seriousness in a conversation like drinking alcohol out of a pineapple with umbrellas in it, but none the less they tried. Reid's number one question was...where are we going to live? As much as Jillian loves Canada, she admitted that she would be willing to move to Philadelphia for Reid, if he wanted to pursue a relationship with her, but she just could not stop grilling him about the proposal issue. Not satisfied with the answers she was getting, she pulled out the fantasy suite card. Maybe she thought that by luring him with the possibility of sex, he would take down those walls he'd built around his heart and take a chance on love and a proposal. Reid was visibly nervous. As he put it, he got denied the last time. Now he's scared. Jillian was actually the first to chime in with, "I think we should take Chris' offer". Like Chris Harrison is a genie in a bottle, who only grants wishes for fantasy suites with rose pedals leading to the bed and/or the bath tub.

Apparently, she was ready to get it on. As soon as they made it into the suite and sat down on the couch, she was unbuttoning his shirt. She was trying so hard to get him to say the "L" word. Jillian decided to reward him for almost opening up with a little skinny dip in the tub. I wrote a little song about it. It may sound vaguely familiar..."Up in da tub tub...Reid spoke up...sayin all the wrong things. Decided to dip dip...now he's gonna trip trip...cause two other brother's are making out with me. If ya like it then you need to put a ring on it!". Okay admittedly lame...but still kind of funny.

Ed gets the boat date and a chance to show off his hot girlie man shorts and tank top. Nobody really wants their man to wear shorts so short that you can see their thighs, especially when they have surprisingly have less hair on them than his chest. However, Ed manages to distract her by letting Jillian know that he has flown both of his parents to Hawaii to meet her. All tasteless fashion statements, now forgotten. Now come here and let me stick your face in my hairy chest...Jillian was so excited, she didn't even notice. He has shown that he listens to her and is willing to prove that he is the right guy for her.

Their alone time was cut short in order to make time for Jillian to meet Ed's parents. While Jillian spoke to Ed's mother, Ed's father asked, "What the hell are we doing here?" Ed quickly explained to his father that he was able to salvage his job and now it was important for him to try to salvage his relationship with Jillian. As he said, " I swear that I would get engaged if she picked me". His dad seemed really touched. He took Jillian aside, to let her know that he really wanted to get to know her and he really hoped that she and Ed could make each other happy.

After getting to know Ed's parents, Jillian decided it was time to get know Ed a little better in the fantasy suite. She was looking for some "intimate, cozy, sexy time". Unfortunately, all she got was some cozy sleepy time. After slipping into a sexy little shirt and rubbing each other down with massage oil, Ed decided he was more interested in taking a nap. This of course sends Jillian into a panic, wondering if there is enough passion in their relationship for the long haul...not taking into consideration the fact that they had an incredibly emotionally and physically draining day. Let's face it, we're not all 22 anymore. Sometimes you need a nap before sexy time.

Confused and probably exhausted from her three overnight dates, Jillian had to face a tough decision...who created the best video message.

Kiptyn...What an amazing ride this has been. I'm excited because as we come to the end of this, it feels like it could be the beginning of an amazing relationship. Every day you continue to impress me. You are the kind of person that I could see myself spending a lifetime with and it's no surprise that I can see myself falling in love with you. You know me and I think that now you know what it would be like to be with me and if that's something that you want to pursue...let's do this. Let's light this world on fire.

Reid...Spending the night with you in the fantasy was definitely one of the best nights of my life. It's definitely given me some real insight into my emotions and feelings for you. I know you have been asking me some tough questions about our relationship and where it's headed. I've either avoided the questions unfairly or reversed the questions back on you. It's not because I don't know how I feel, it's that my feelings have grown so strong so quickly. It's a bit scary... although exciting at the same time. I remember the first night at the mansion, when our eyes met and you smiled, I knew we had something then. I really hope you keep your honey bear around so we can see where our relationship is headed and how far we can take it.

Ed...This experience has been unlike anything I've ever imagined. The time I have spent with you and the time I spent away from you has truly made me change my perspective on life and made me want to be a better man. I know we've had some bumps in the road and you've had some concerns about me, but I think we have found a way to get through those and I would love the opportunity to show you that I'm ready to take our relationship to the next level. You're beautiful, you're intelligent and funny...sometimes inappropriate and I love all those things about you. I would love an opportunity to spend the rest of my life with you and propose to you...I love you.

When Jillian walks up to the rose ceremony, she asks herself...why is Ed dressed like Jerry Lewis? No, that's actually what I was asking myself. Actually, she explains that she is falling in love with all of them and decides to ask Ed if she can have a moment to talk to him.

As she and Ed walk away, Reid and Kiptyn stand there awkwardly looking at one another. It must be difficult to make small talk. They must be thinking...so did you guys do it? But instead Kiptyn just says something like...it must be really tough...I can only imagine what it must be like to be in her shoes.

Once out of sight, Jillian asks Ed about their lack of chemistry the other night. "I feel like our last date was incredible and there was a lot of pressure and it didn't feel like we expected it to feel." Ed returns with, "I'm absolutely attached to you, but there are too many other factors affecting how I've been behaving, but just trust me that you have nothing to be worried about. I am absolutely crazy about you and you shouldn't have any doubts." Confident that she got the answers she needed, they walk back to the rose ceremony hand in hand. Kiptyn and Reid must have know that was not good for one of them.

The first rose went to Kiptyn and the second rose went to Ed. Reid dropped his head as Chris Harrison told him to "take a moment to say your goodbyes". He walks away with Jillian and questioned her about whether she made the right decision. She simply told him that she wasn't sure, but she didn't feel like they were at the same place in their lives and she was afraid of taking chances. In the limo he admitted that he should have opened up sooner. He didn't give her all of the signs that she needed to have. He wondered if it would have changed anything. He said, "Oh man...I wish I had told her. I can definitely say that I was falling in love with her...I don't think she even knows that. I really think the whole thing was my fault. It's tough...really tough." Too little....too late I'm afraid.

As Reid drove away...Jillian sat on the bench and cried for several minutes before Ed arrived to console her and thank her for making the decision that she did. She returned to Kiptyn and Ed to let them know that they would be leaving Maui for the Big Island of Hawaii. May she and Ed find the passion that they were missing in Maui and may someone please burn those mankini shorts.

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