Bachelorette recap: Rio-uh-oh

We start out in Dallas to meet Rachel's family. She switched things up since her sister is 8 months pregnant and can't travel, so all three remaining guys get to meet the parents. (Actually, parent - Rachel's father isn't there, and I can only assume it's because he is a judge and frankly doesn't want to be on this show.) Her parents live in Highland Park - of course they do - and I love how racially diverse they are.

Peter gets the first meeting, and it goes very well. Especially when he tells Rachel's mother he is not asking for her blessing to get engaged, but just to date her. Done and done. He does admit to the family that he's in love with Rachel, something she has also just learned. Good timing, buddy.

Eric is  up next, and he is sweet and sincere and so happy to meet her family. He tells his own sad family history, and I only cringed a little when he "axed" her mother for her blessing, even though "nuffing" she said was going to deter him. The family liked him, but were a bit perplexed at the fact that he had never been in love or brought a girl home to meet his family. Were they on the same page??

Finally, it's Bryan's turn - and he gets to meet up with two of Rachel's gal pals on the rood of HG Sply Co (nice choice!). They are impressed by his age and his no-nonsense answers. Not so much her family, who thinks it's all just a little too good to be true. She was his girlfriend on night one? He loves her family after one hour? A bit much, but this of course makes Rachel defensive.

She has lots to think about, but has lots of time to do so on the flight to La Rioja, Spain. Three men, three fantasy suites...ole!

Eric gets the first date, and they take a helicopter ride to the most beautiful old monastery overlooking the water. They make a wish and ring the steeple bell three times. Super romantical, especially when Eric's wish of telling Rachel he is in love with her comes true. He says love, he gets the fantasy suite. Bada bing!

Peter is next, and after being adorably serenaded by Vitorino of the Good Wine (not to be confused with Becky with the Good Hair), he admits to Rachel that he only asked her parents to bless their dating - and how does she feel about that? (Hint: not good.) Before she can answer, they are interrupted by an adorable little girl with flowers and then must stomp grapes a la I Love Lucy.

That evening, it's time to pay the piper. Rachel admits she wants an engagement, not a boyfriend. Peter says engagement = marriage and he just needs to be certain before they get to that point. Rachel begins to cry as they realize this might not be something they can get past. Is Peter a goner??

TO BE CONTINUED