The Bachelor II Episode Guide Special In this special preview episode, we see the final stages of the casting process as the quest to find the next Bachelor draws to a close. We are introduced to the final five possible bachelors: Mark, Jason, Robert, Aaron and John. We are then introduced to the twenty-five Bachelorettes who will be vying for the Bachelor's attention, and brought up to date on Trista, who will be on her own quest for love as The Bachelorette this January. In an exclusive interview with Alex and Amanda, we learn that they are still together, even though Amanda is still in Kansas City, and Alex is in Los Angeles. Amanda and Alex also debunk the rumors Alex is gay once and for all. Amanda advises the next Bachelor not to make out with every girl he dates, and Alex advises him to not think too much. Alex also discussed how the hardest part of the show was having to breaku with all of the women each week. This interview marks the last time Alex and Amanda are doing a public interview about their relationship. At the end, the next Bachelor is revealed to be … Aaron! Aaron's adventure begins next week on The Bachelor. Episode 1 In the season premiere, we get to meet Aaron again, and learn what motivated him to take his quest for love on to television. As Aaron puts it, "the timing couldn't be better." Aaron claims he is a full 180-degrees from Alex, the first Bachelor, and will not be misleading like Alex was. Aaron admits he would have liked to have seen a proposal from Alex, and when Chris asks him, Aaron says several weeks from now, he could see himself popping the question. Aaron is then introduced to each of the 25 Bachelorettes, as he welcomes them to the first night party. As Alex makes the rounds, Erin points out that Liangy and some of the other girls have really isolated themselves from the group. Liangy reveals that the rumor circulating through the party is that Gwen is someone Aaron already has his eye on. When pressed, Aaron admits he thinks true love may have already struck. Before entering his deliberation, Aaron plays the piano for all of his dates. As he deliberates, Aaron reveals he has a good first response to the women. He thought there was a spark with Camille at first, but when they spent time together, there was no real chemistry. He admits he already likes Christi, Gwen and Brooke. He is also heavily debating between Liangy and Merrilee. Rose Ceremony At the Rose Ceremony, Frances hesitates when Aaron offers her a rose, but eventually accepts it after she asks him if he dances (he says he does). With only three roses remaining, Aaron has to excuse himself and discuss his final decisions with Chris. In the end, Aaron offers roses to Angela, Anindita, Brooke, Christi, Dana, Erin, Frances, Gwen, Hayley, Heather, Heather, Helene, Kyla, Shannon and Suzanne. Episode 2 Episode 2 begins with Chris telling the Bachelorettes they need to be packed before each Rose Ceremony. He then directs them to the first date package. First Group Date: Del Mar Race Track Dana, Frances, Gwen, Heather, Helene The group takes a private train to the race track. On the way, Aaron grabs some one-on-one time with Helene, but Gwen keeps a close eye on them. Aaron steps away to call Angela back at the Ladies' Villa and wish her a happy birthday. At the racetrack, the Bachelorettes all place their bets, the winner receiving a surprise. At the Villa, the ladies are all enjoying some pool-side R&R, and Heather from Texas is spraying all of the others with her hairspray in lieu of suntan lotion. Gwen wins the racetrack bet, and she and Aaron are swept off on a balloon ride. Alone, hovering over the clouds, Gwen and Aaron share intimate kisses. When they return to the Villa, Christi and some of the other girls are severely sunburned, having not used any real sun block. Second Group Date: Napa Valley Angela, Anindita, Christi, Erin, Suzanne At a wine-tasting party, Christi keeps her hands all over Aaron. In an interview, she says that she indeed is falling for him. Angela makes the observation that she doesn't understand how Christi can be touching Aaron so much. When Suzanne steps away for a moment, Christi rolls her eyes — and Anindita catches her and mentions how Christi always rolls her eyes whenever Suzanne leaves. Suzanne returns and then Christi steps away. Anindita tells Suzanne about Christi's eye-rolling, and asks if there is a problem between them. Aaron is visibly disturbed by the tension. Aaron mentions he's surprised to see their true colors so early. The group moves inside to make their own wines, with a blind-folded Aaron judging the best blend. The creator of Aaron's favorite wins some one-on-one time with him, and this time, it's Suzanne. As Aaron and Suzanne taste wine in a private cellar, Christi and Anindita discuss Anindita's honesty, which eventually upsets Christi. Christi leaves the room in tears, followed by Angela, who tries to console her. Meanwhile, Aaron and Suzanne kiss passionately. When Aaron and Suzanne return to the table, Christi and Anindita are still arguing, and Christi steps outside with Aaron, as Aaron hopes to console her. Christi hugs him and won't let go, and eventually Aaron kisses her to calm her down. Third Group Date: Lake Powell, Arizona Brooke, Hayley, Heather, Kyla, Shannon Aaron is thrilled to pick up a more mellow group and bring them out for a day of fun and sun on the lake. Aaron admits he's overwhelmed. Back at the Villa, the ladies all discuss Aaron kissing both Suzanne and Christy. On the boat over lunch, the girls ask Aaron if he is going to marry the woman he chooses, and he says he has high hopes of doing so. When they return to the Villa, all of the girls want to know if Aaron kissed any of them. Rose Ceremony Aaron reveals that six of the women are locks, but he is undecided on the other four. Aaron makes a point to spend a little time with each Bachelorette. Aaron says Christi surprised him, being so emotional in Napa. Christi tells Aaron that she doesn't trust Suzanne, and that she is not genuine. Helene tells Aaron that if things stay as weird as they are at the Villa, she is going to leave on her own. Brooke admits there is something happening between them, but does not want to tell Aaron the truth abut her father, who is in prison. Brooke eventually breaks down in the bathroom, where Heather from Texas consoles her. Brooke tells Heather the truth, and reveals how proud she still is of her father. Heather gets no one-on-one time with Aaron, and is worried about her own chances. As the ceremony starts, Anindita jumps up and tells Aaron that she doesn't want a rose from him, and does not want to wait for one from him. Aaron respects her choice, and Anindita leaves the show. Seconds later, Frances also stands up and admits that it would be wrong for her, too, to remain on the show, when so many other women have such strong feelings for him. Again, Aaron respects her wishes, and Frances leaves the show. Aaron then offers roses to Angela, Brooke, Christi, Gwen, Hayley, Heather, Heather, Helene, Kyla, and Shannon. Episode 3 Aaron's friends Melissa and Ryan (siblings to each other) arrive at the Ladies' Villa, and move in for a few days, to get the inside scoop on the ladies. They immediately give a quiz to the women, with two one-on-one dates at stake. First One-on-One Date: Helene Shopping at Nicole Miller, and a private show at the Hollywood Bowl Melissa and Ryan choose Helene for Aaron's first one-on-one date, because they see her as a challenge to Aaron — something they think he needs. Aaron and Helene head to the Nicole Miller store, where Helene tries on several articles of clothing. They then head to a private concert at the Hollywood Bowl, where they eat a picnic dinner. Aaron asks Helene if he can kiss her, and after a hesitation, she agrees. When he does, fireworks go off — literally, as the Bowl fires off pyrotechnics from the top of the stage. At the Villa, Christi is spending lots of time with Melissa. Heather from Texas has caught on to this, and mentions that Christi won't leave Melissa's side. First Group Date: Gwen, Hayley, Kyla Surfing Aaron takes the ladies on a daytime date to go surfing, and seems to have a good time. Hayley says that when she goes on a date, she usually doesn't bring her friends and their breasts, and Gwen explains that this kind of date is not very romantic. Second Group Date: Angela, Christi, Heather, Heather, Shannon Disney's California Adventure At Disney's California Adventure, the group takes their time going on rides and spending small moments with Aaron. They decide to play skee-ball, with the winner getting a private ride on King Triton's Carousel with Aaron, and Christi wins. Aaron quickly changes the rules to "best out of three" in the hopes of avoiding Christi, but little does he realize she's a pro at it, and Christi wins again. Before they get on the Carousel, Aaron expresses his angst about Christi, saying she has a "fatal attraction" to him. He is concerned about how emotional she is. On the Carousel, Christi tries to explain what happened in Napa and convince Aaron she's not overly emotional, but it doesn't seem to have any impact. Second One-on-One Date: Brooke Big Bear Lake Prior to her date, Brooke receives a giant teddy bear in her date box. She arrives at the Santa Monica Airport to find Aaron waiting to personally fly her up to Big Bear. When they arrive, they head out on a lake boat for some quality time. Aaron broaches the subject of Brooke's father, but she does not tell him any specifics about him. They have a lake-side dinner, where they reveal they were both previously engaged, and then head off to the hot tub, where they kiss. At the Villa, Helene reveals that during the last ceremony, she told Aaron she was thinking about leaving the show — and he slipped her his phone number, just in case she did. The other ladies, especially Kyla and Shannon, respond poorly to this, saying they feel like they are being strung along by Aaron. The ladies all argue about it, and eventually Helene runs out of the room. When Brooke arrives home, the others grill her on what happened, trying to find out if she kissed Aaron. Rose Ceremony Christi says she is still feeling Aaron, and he would be cheating them both of an opportunity to get to know each other if he doesn't offer her a rose. Helene warns Aaron that some of the others found out about the phone number, and did not respond well. In an interview, Aaron is explaining that it was just a friendly gesture when Heather from Texas interrupts him and sits on his lap. After she leaves, Aaron says he knows she is into him, and if he doesn't spend some private time with her, she's going to kick his butt. Gwen wants to get to know Aaron better, and when she asks him what he wants, he says he wants to get to know her better, too. Brooke realizes the gravity of her situation, and starts to stress over the Rose Ceremony. Aaron comforts her, telling her he has changed his mind, but not about her. Christi and Aaron talk in private, and Aaron agrees when they first met, there was a good connection early, but because of a couple of situations, he has his doubts. In private, Aaron tells Chris that he really wants to get to know Brooke better, and that he thinks Christi is emotionally unstable. In the end, he offers roses to Angela, Brooke, Gwen, Hayley, Heather and Helene. Brooke admits she hesitated before accepting the rose because she is scared of falling in love with Aaron while he is dating these other women. Christi expresses her doubts about some of the other women's intentions towards Aaron, and that if he had chosen her, she would have married him. Episode 4 The ladies sit down with Chris and are told that a personality they took during the application process for the show was actually a compatibility test, to see who is most compatible with Aaron. The three women who are the most compatible will get individual dates with Aaron, and the other three will share him on a group date. First Individual Date: Heather Spa Evening in Santa Barbara The other ladies are surprised when Heather gets the first date box, as they don't see Aaron and Heather together. Aaron expects that she will be very forward and try to kiss him, based on what she said in the previous night's video diary. They take a helicopter up to Santa Barbara, and Heather is smitten by Aaron — she says that she finally knows what love means. As they get massages, Heather says she is feeling an incredible attraction between them, and she can see Aaron as the man in her life. Meanwhile, Aaron describes the date as "just fun." They take a hot tub and then go swimming together, where they kiss. Second Individual Date: Gwen Cinderella Date Gwen receives the next date box, which has a single glass slipper in it. The other ladies all get jealous when a Nicole Miller gown arrives for Gwen to wear that night. When Aaron shows up to take Gwen out, he is "intimidated by how beautiful she looked." They ride in a pumpkin-shaped carriage to a mansion, where they have a candle-light, violin-accompanied dinner in the ballroom, and later have a very intense and deep conversation. The later kiss out in the garden. First Group Date: Angela, Brooke, Hayley Yachting in Long Beach Aaron, Angela, Brooke and Hayley board a luxury yacht in Long Beach and head out for a day cruise. Angela asks Aaron why he chose her, and he explains that he got to know the other ladies and knew they weren't right for him, so he kept Angela so he could get to know her better. Aaron was impressed by Angela and their conversation. Aaron spends time with Hayley, and was really hoping to see her just be herself. On the way back in, all three of the bachelorettes tell Aaron they think Helene talks too much, but he writes it off as them just trying to make her look bad. Third Individual Date: Helene BBQ Cookout Over dinner, they talk and laugh — Aaron sees no faults in Helene. They then watch a slide show of their baby pictures before going out back to talk. During their conversation, Aaron tells her that he does not want to lead her on and later look like a liar, which gives Helene cause for concern. She responds by telling him if she doesn't think she's going to win, she's going to stop trying. The eventually make it into the hot tub, where they kiss. Rose Ceremony Aaron greets the women, and then makes a point of spending individual time with each of them. Aaron thinks Heather is working hard to sell herself to him, and mentions he's always happy to see Gwen. Brooke asks Aaron how he feels about her being so young, and her tries to tell her she has nothing to worry about this time — which only makes her question about next time. Aaron is happy Hayley is finally coming out of her shell, and really wants to spend more time with Angela, because he knows the least about her. After his time with Helene, Aaron says he feels like he's bruised and battered. Before deliberating, the girls ask Aaron what he's looking for, and he says modesty, physical looks, and intelligence. Aaron offers roses to Angela, Brooke, Gwen and Helene. Afterwards, Hayley says she just didn't open up and show herself to Aaron, and Heather says she feels like a "loser." As the show ends, Brooke takes Aaron aside and tearfully tells him he cannot meet her father, as he is in prison. Aaron tells her not to worry about it, as it has no bearing on his feelings. Brooke feels better that she finally told him, and that he responded well to the news. Episode 5 The ladies are greeted by Chris, who gives them a chance to say goodbye to each other and the Ladie's Villa, as they are moving out. The individual dates will begin with Aaron flying to each ladies' hometown to meet their parents. First Trip: Buffalo to meet Gwen Aaron meets Gwen, and they drive through Buffalo on the way to meet her parents Marie and Phil, her sister Mary Beth, and her friend Louise. When they sit down, Marie takes out a list of twenty questions, all of which Aaron answers quite deftly. Phil says he can see walking down the aisle to give Gwen away to Aaron. After lunch, Aaron and Gwen head to Niagra Falls for a romantic interlude. Gwen confesses to the camera that she feels much more connected to Aaron, and says it is worth the risk of putting her heart on the line. Second Trip: Philadelphia to meet Helene Aaron meets Helene in front of the Art Museum, and cannot help himself — he must pick her up and swing her around, he is so happy to see her. They take a brief detour to look out at the harbor, where they both say they missed each other. In the limousine on the way to her brother's house, she asks Aaron how serious he is about playing the game; Aaron answers this is not a game and he's taking it very seriously. She tells him she can't trust him yet. They arrive to meet her parents and her three brothers, Ed, Joe and Henry, and her sister-in-law Leona. Helene's brothers question him, but ultimately, they like him. Ed says he hasn't seen his sister this happy in a long time, and Leona thinks that Helene has fallen too far for Aaron. Helene says that the more she gets to know Aaron, the more she likes him, and she is falling for him. For his part, Aaron says he is now emotionally invested in Helene. Third Trip: Alabama to meet Brooke Brooke meets Aaron sitting on a dock by the lake, and they jump in the limo to head for her aunt and uncle's house. When they arrive, they meet her mother Sharron, her step-father John David (JD), her uncle Rudy, her aunt Dot, her step-sister Leslie, and her best friend Ana. Over lunch, we learn that Sharron and JD encouraged Brooke to apply to be on the show after seeing the first The Bachelor. JD starts to grill Aaron, first about losing Brooke to another state; Aaron explains he has obligations that will keep him in Missouri. JD and Rudy try to scare Aaron by telling him about their martial-arts trained, active Marine brother, who they say will kill Aaron if he hurts Brooke, but the threat is received as good-natured. They then head to JD & Sharron's house, where Brooke says the real test will be if JD shows Aaron his "Alabama" room, a shrine to the University of Alabama football team. At the house it is clear Aaron has made an impression, as indeed, he is invited into this very private room. Fouth Trip: Kansas City to meet Angela Aaron arrives and heads back to Angela's apartment to meet her roommate, Summer, who Angela describes as "odd." Summer drills Aaron on why he chose Angela, and how much he really likes her; she says that she doesn't believe that someone can fall in love with another they barely know. Summer goes on to say her advice to Angela would be to not marry Aaron. On the way to meet Angela's family, Aaron says Summer was trying to prevent Angela from getting to know him better, and Angela says that Summer sabotages anything related to love. They arrive to meet Angela's mother and father, two sisters and brother, who show no interest in getting to know Aaron at all. Angela's sister asks her what she likes about Aaron, and Angela seems lost for an answer. The family pretty much ignores Aaron, not asking him anything, and later, cooly see the two off. Rose Ceremony In the deliberation room, Aaron is conflicted about his choice; he has grown to know all of these women very well. He offers roses to Gwen, Helene and Brooke. Aaron walks Angela out and tells her that he didn't think he got to know her as well as the others. In the limo, Angela says she wishes she could be more relaxed, and that she's not used to receiving affection and hearing about other people's feelings — and that she doesn't want to remain as cold as she is. Episode 6 First Dream Date: Aspen with Helene Before he meets her, Aaron tells us that "Helene needs to quit being so guarded." They meet on top of Ajax Mountain, and picnic while they talk about the future. They then saddle up and go for a horseback ride across the lush mountain tops. After their mountain-top adventure, Helene admits to the camera that she is beggining to truly open up to Aaron. That night, they go for dinner, where Aaron sees a change in Helene for the better. He presents an envelope from Chris inviting the couple to spend the night together in the fantasy suite — which turns out to be a beautiful mountain-side mansion. Helene accepts the invitation without hesitation, happy to have more time to spend with Aaron. They settle down in the hot tub and talk more about each other, and eventually end up cuddled together on the couch in front of an open fire. Helene says she would gladly accept a marriage proposal from Aaron. Second Dream Date: San Francisco with Gwen Gwen meets Aaron at Coit Tower, feeling all the butterflies in her stomach she usually gets before seeing him. They picnic in the park, where Gwen lets it slip she has a secret, but won't reveal it until dinner that night. They meet at the Fairmont Hotel for dinner, where Gwen tells Aaron that she was once not only engaged, but briefly married. Gwen is nervous about how Aaron will respond, but when he simply asks "Is that it?" she feels much better about things. They open their invitation from Chris to spend the night together and adjourn to a gorgeous roof-top suite. As they gaze out on the city, they talk more. Gwen asks him if he has any doubts or concerns, and Aaron says his only concern is to spend enough time together to make sure the chemistry is right. Gwen admits she could see Aaron putting a ring on her finger. They spend the night together, which Aaron calls the "most romantic" night he's ever had. Third Dream Date: Princeville, Kauai with Brooke Aaron says he had his plan all worked out, that he was going to offer roses to Helene and Gwen, but once he go a look at Brooke, he had no idea what to do. Aaron picks up Brooke and they head out to a sailboat for a romantic Pacific Ocean cruise. On the boat, Gwen tells Aaron he would make a wonderful husband, and Aaron tells Gwen he thinks she would make a wonderful wife. They then go for a snorkle and see a Sea Turtle, which Brooke takes as a good sign. They then head off to the Princeville to wash up and have a romantic sea-shore dinner. Brooke asks Aaron what he thinks of her, and Aaron tells her that she is making him reconsider things. Aaron visibly struggles with his emotions, but eventually tells Brooke that he can't think of any reason not to become more involved with Brooke. They open their invitation and head up to the fantasy suite, where Aaron gives Brooke a present — a certificate for a star, named after Brooke's late sister. It turns out on their Big Bear date, they were out star-gazing and talked about what they would name a star if they could. Rose Ceremony Aaron has no idea what he is going to do, and asks Chris if he can spend five more minutes with each woman before making his decision. Chris agrees, and Aaron then asks all of the women a few short questions about how they feel after their dates, and what would they do if they were not offered a rose. Helene says the date has reconfirmed good things about Aaron to her, Gwen says she can see Aaron as her husband, and Brooke says that she is scared that he will make a mistake they will both have to live with for the rest of their lives. Aaron brings out the roses, obviously struggling with his decision. He offers roses to Helene and Brooke. Aaron is distressed after his decision. He walks Gwen out, and they sit and talk for a few moments. He admits he does not know if he has made the right choice, and he does not know if he can explain "love" to her. Gwen interrupts and asks Aaron if he's fallen in love — and Aaron nods his head "yes." Gwen shows incredible poise and tells him that one of the remaining girls is very lucky, and they warmly say goodbye. In the limo, Gwen wishes she was staying, and she wishes he was falling in love with her, but he's not. Episode 7 Helene arrives in Springfield, Missouri, and is picked up by Aaron, who takes her on a tour of his hometown. He also takes her through a neighborhood he would like to live in. They then go to Aaron's loft, which Helene really enjoys. After a brief tour, they head down to the restaurant that Aaron is bulding beneath his loft. Aaron is pleased when he notices Helene's concern over the noise that may be heard in the loft. Aaron and Helene then drive out to the aiport where his father, Alden, is waiting to fly them on his jet to their lakehouse. Helene co-pilots the whole way, and they arrive in Grove, Oklahoma and head to the lake. After meeting Aaron's mother Katherine and his Grandmother Jean in the kitchen, where Helene has a long, comfortable talk, they take the boat out for a spin on the lake with Alden and Katherine. To the camera, Helene reveals she wants to use her time with Aaron to communicate that she has really fallen for him. In Los Angeles, Brooke goes to Harry Winston and shops for an engagement ring, while Helene bakes cupcakes for that evening's dinner. Aaron's brother and sister-in-law Austin & Trisha arrive, and the whole family head out to the back patio for dinner. Alden expresses some concern about getting engaged after such a short time, and Aaron reveals he has no plan as of yet; this makes Helene shy away from committing to the notion of engagement. Katherine asks Helene why she hasn't found the man of her dreams yet, and Helene admits that while she was once engaged, she broke it off because it wasn't right. She says she takes marriage very seriously. Aaron explains to the camera that Trisha is the glue in their family, and he really wants to know what she thinks; Trisha says she really likes Helene, and that the woman for Aaron would not be a dependent person. At the end of the day, Helene is thrilled with Aaron's family and how things have gone. The next day, the limo arrives and Aaron greets Brooke. Aaron takes Brooke on the tour through Springfield and the back to his loft, which Brooke thinks is really nice, but needs a woman's touch — and she wants to be that woman. They then take the tour of the restaurant, and arrive at the airport, where Alden is waiting with the plane. The fly over to Grove, OK, and Brooke gets her chance to meet Katherine and Jean. After a frank and honest dicussion, they head out to the boat,where Brooke gets to know Katherine better, and Aaron talks to his father about the upcoming choice. Aaron realizes the weight of his upcoming decision when Alden tells Aaron he can't help him with his decision, as he thinks both women are great. It's Helene's turn at Harry Winston in L.A. as Brooke and Aaron return for dinner, and the questioning begins. Alden asks Brooke about her tattoo, and Brooke says she does not regret getting it. Katherine asks her about why her first engagement broke up,which Brooke has a diffiicult time answering. Overall, Brooke thinks she did OK with Aaron's family. Aaron steps outside to talk to his family in private, and Katherine says she saw more sparks between Aaron and Helene. The others can't decide between either woman. Aaron feels more confused than ever. At the Bachelor Pad in Los Angeles, Aaron plays the piano as he waits for his final date with Brooke to begin, an evening at home with take-out Chinese. Brooke arrives, and they settle in for dinner, where they talk about their age difference, what Brooke thought of his family (she liked them), and about what they mean to each other. Aaron confesses he's not 100% sure a proposal is still a possibility for either woman. He walks Brooke out to the car, and Brooke realizes she can do no more to make an impression on the man of her dreams. The next night, Helene arrives for pizza, still feeling great about her time with Aaron and his family. They talk over dinner about Aaron's family (Helene loved them), and about how Helene was once skeptical about the show, but that she really wanted to explore what was happening between them. Aaron says he's comforted that Helene took this so seriously. In the living room, Helene gives Aaron a Tiffany money clip, inscribed "With Love, Helene." They go in the hot tub, and Helene tells the camera she's definitely fallen in love with Aaron. After walking Helene out to the car, Aaron confides he can't make his mind up, and that he's still on the fence. The women awake in their suites as Aaron takes a trip to Harry Winston to pick out his engagement ring. After picking out a gorgeous ring, he says he wishes picking his wife was as simple as picking the ring. Aaron says he is extremely excited about the rose ceremony later that day, because he's going to give a beautiful ring to a beautiful person, but that he dreads having to break up with a woman who's been nothing but spectacular to him. In his bedroom, Chris talks to Aaron about his decision. Chris reveals that the show was prepared to buy the ring Aaron is going to use to propose to one of the women, but that Aaron insisted he pay for it himself; Aaron did not want someone else to buy his wife's wedding ring. Aaron says he is excited about taking this next step in his life, and Chris leaves him to be with his thoughts until the ladies arrive. Aaron goes out to the pool, not wanting to make a mistake, but looking forwad to his future. Brooke arrives, convinced that Aaron is the perfect man for her, and that she's fallen for him because he is such a great guy. She says if he proposes, she'll say yes. Aaron greets Brooke, and tells her he's not 100% sure they're in the same place in their life. He tells her he never expected to feel like he does about her, and he is very grateful that she has such a loving family to comfort her when she returns home. He tells her it's breaking his heart to do this, but he must let her go. Brooke, showing incredible poise and maturity, tells him it's fine, and that she wishes him the best of luck; he's getting an amazing girl. Aaron asks her why she has to be such a sweet girl, as it's just making it even harder on him. Aaron walks her to the car and says he'll definitely miss Brooke, but he really sensed the age difference between them when they were in Springfield. He knows she thinks she knows what she wants, but when you don't have as much life experience, it's difficult to really know what you want. In the limo, a devastated Brooke explains that she cared about him so much, she just wanted to make it easier on him. She says when he asked her if he made a mistake, she should have said he made the biggest mistake of his life. She's not sure what's happened, and feels that she deserves better than this. A nervous Helene arrives, explaining how difficult the past six weeks hve been, but that she hopes Aaron chooses her. Aaron is waiting for Helene, and as soon as he sees her walk out, he realizes how easy this will be, and that this is the right choice; he's been picturing a future with her since the beginning. Aaron starts by telling her the past six weeks have been amazing, and she looks incredible. He told her at the beginning that they had something special, and he was right. He tells her he's definitely fallen in love with her, and she says she feels the same way. After taking a moment to look at Helene, Aaron takes to one knee, and takes out the ring. Helene fights back the tears as Helene takes the ring and asks her to marry him. She says she will, "without a doubt." Aaron places the ring on her finger, and offers her the final rose After she accepts, they kiss passionately. Helene says she's met the man of her dreams, everything she ever hoped for, the perfect guy. Aaron says he has no concerns at all, that he loves Helene, and is looking forward to sharing the rest of his life with her.