This is the toughest thing I have ever had to do. No, wait - THIS is the toughest. (A Bachelor recap)

How many times has Sean used that phrase this season?? Sheesh.

We're back in Thailand, and Sean's family comes to visit and to meet the two final ladies. (Side bar: how cute is his brother-in-law??) His mom cries, telling him he doesn't HAVE to pick anyone (foreshadowing, perhaps?), and his dad is absolutely the cutest, even with a random neon pink shirt on underneath his button-down. He makes both Lindsay and Catherine feel comfortable - well, actually, he makes both of them cry.

Come to think of it, there are LOTS of tears in this episode - mainly from Sean. He's almost crying more than he's shirtless. Almost. But I digress.

Sean and Lindsay have a leisurely date, floating down the Mekong River. Lindsay thinks everything is "cool!" Sigh. But dammit, she's in love and she means it. Sean says nothing in return. (Who was hoping for a "thank you?")

Catherine and Sean proceed to have The Coolest Date in Bachelor history - riding a freaking elephant. Are you kidding me with this. I was so enthralled with the sweet pachyderm that I almost didn't notice that Sean and Catherine had on matching blue pants (obviously provided to ride the elephant, but still. weird.). She too is in love, and once again, Sean says nothing.

Sean is conflicted, but not so much that he can't wander around shirtless and pick out a rock from Neil Lane. Seriously - they flew Neil Lane to Thailand? Holy production value.

Then it's time for the engagement. And the brush-off. Both women apparently got the "wear a long metallic gown and super high heels because you'll be walking across a rickety bridge and over rocks and through the trees and that's the ideal ensemble!" memo - Lindsay in silver and Catherine in gold. (Foreshadowing, perhaps??)

Who would be the first to step out of the limo (and therefore be the loser) - gold or silver?? It's....silver! Complete with a heavily tattooed foot (who knew, Lindsay??). Poor thing is saying in her voiceover how this is the best day - this is her engagement day! And I'm just cringing, waiting for the "you're great, but..." Sean went a step further, though - threw in an "I love you, but..." Wow. Ouch. Lindsay takes it as well as can be expected, tells Sean this is her worst nightmare and for him to stop crying, and takes off her shoes and walks out. LOVE that she went barefoot. Poor Linds.

Before Catherine appears, Sean gets a mysterious letter (thanks, Chris Harrison) which has been overhyped all freaking season. And of course, it's just a love letter from Catherine. (This would have been more awkward had the outcome been different, I grant you.) Then Catherine appears in gold (she's #1!), Sean proposes, she tells him she's addicted to him (thank you?), and they ride off into the sunset. On a damn elephant. Best (cheesy) ending ever.

I read the spoilers long ago, so I've known it was Catherine all along. I had my doubts that they would last - but seeing them on the After the Rose special last night (bringing the grand total of Bachelor-themed programming to 3 hours), I have to say - they are freaking adorable together. Look super in love and have already agreed to let ABC pay for their wedding (er, televise it for all to see). Ka-ching!

Dez is the new Bachelorette - no big surprise there - please GOD have at least one Dawson or Pacey look-alike in the group of 25 men. I don't wanna wait....(for our lives to be over, not for the dams Bachelorette to start. Give me a little credit, peeps.)