Bachelorette recap: Tight jeans, the "l" word and cougars

After a brief recap, we're reminded that we are STILL in Ireland and Nick and Shawn are STILL fighting. Someone give these two their own show! (Has to be better than Matthew Perry's re-telling of The Odd Couple...) The Nick-Shawn fight (round 1) basically ends in a draw, and it's Ben H's turn to have his overnight date. (Yes, poor Ben is still there.)

They ride horses - Kaitlyn is a virgin  (on a HORSE, people.) - and retreat to a castle for deep talks and smooches. Ben admits that he just turned 26 while on the show, which means they are nearly 5 years apart, and I think it affects Kaitlyn a little too much. But Ben is so cute and so sweet and so in love that they capitalize on the fantasy suite and, as Kaitlyn says, only get about 20 minutes of sleep. Ummmm because they talked all night, obvi.

Kaitlyn is kind of bummed out - they had a better time than she was hoping they would, making her decision all the more difficult. But instead of moping, she heads to play golf with Shawn for his overnight date. They both don ridiculous golf outfits, and Shawn starts strong but ends up hitting most of his balls into the water. Kait dares him to hit the next shot naked, and thankfully he obliges. THANKFULLY. She then steals his clothes and he chases her around the golf course, thankfully still naked. THANKFULLY. At dinner, Nick's name comes up and Kaitlyn sees just how much they hate each other. Hell - Shawn still can't even say his name! But once again the overnight fantasy card arrives to save the day, and all is forgotten.

Until Shawn does the walk of shame the next morning, only to find Nick waiting for him around the corner. Nick wants Shawn to hear HIS side of things, but Shawn isn't having it and would rather they never speak again. Because dead air makes for good TV.

It's rose ceremony time, and Kaitlyn is distraught. Not because a boob is about to pop out of her very low-cut orange dress, but because she has to send someone home and she's pretty much in love with everyone at this point. Including herself. But someone must go, and sadly that someone is Ben. He is blindsided and sad, but what are you gonna do. Except hopefully become the next Bachelor. (Please?)

We're finally back in the U S of A, and Kaitlyn is going to meet the parents. Both sets are conveniently staying at the Montage in Park City, Utah (nice plug!) - so I guess the hometown dates are out. Weird and more budget-cutting. First up is Nick's family, who is on edge because they feel like they just did this. And they did. A year ago. With Andi. Mom is crying, big sis is protective, and little sis once again just wants to know if Kaitlyn is in love with her brother. They are all shocked to hear it's down to the final two, and not sure if this is good news or bad news. But Kait and Nick survive, and later Nick, who earlier in the day professed his love was stronger than what he felt for Andi, tells Kaitlyn they should have babies. Alrighty.

Next it's time to meet Shawn's dad, aunt and two sisters, who are infamously protective of their baby brother. But they can see there's a mutual attraction there, and even though his dad asks him "what the hell is going on?" he gives his blessing and Shawn feels he can now safely tell Kaitlyn he loves her. She is super psyched to hear this, but later bawls on her balcony. What is she going to do? Multiple men love her! They all want to marry her! Must be nice.

Next week: Men Tell All! Bring it, Ian!