Emily Maynard
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The countdown is on to the finale of ABC’s “The Bachelorette 2012.” The rumor mill is running rampant, especially with the Wednesday magazine rumor mill dishing out a slew of new stories. This past Monday night fans of the show got a sneak peek at the finale, and people have been buzzing about the clip ever since. What’s my take on the preview and what I do I think happens in the finale? I won’t even pretend I have it all figured out, but here’s what I think so far, with the help of a lot of sleuthers at the Bach and Bachette Fan Forums…
Emily Maynard will have both Jef Holm and Arie Luyendyk, Jr. meet her family. The preview certainly makes it appear that her parents are skeptical – which may well be the case. However, I’m not going to buy that they are necessarily unsupportive of Emily moving ahead with one of the guys. It certainly will be interesting to see their interactions and impressions. Remember, though, how deceptive the previews were for Ben Flajnik’s sister Julia meeting Courtney Robertson. In addition, there was the drama of Ashley Hebert’s sister Chrystie not liking JP Rosenbaum, which did play out on screen, but they were in a great place come the finale. I doubt that Emily’s family is as critical as the preview tries to make it seem.
I do believe that Emily goes on the “Last Chance Date” with Jef Holm, and my bet is that things go quite well. They will spend time on the beach at Curacao, which may remind some of the very romantic “Last Chance Date” between Ashley and JP last season. However, I strongly believe that Emily lets Arie Luyendyk, Jr. go before/during/after their “Last Chance Date.” My hunch is that it’s right before the date begins. There are screencaps showing that Emily and Jef have their date, but as far as I’m aware, there are none of Emily and Arie. In the preview, Emily is shown talking to Chris and being very upset. He mentions that she’s “done,” and asks if she’s sure. Emily is then shown crying by herself on a bench.
It’s also my opinion that Emily’s daughter Ricki is in Curacao, and she will meet Jef – but Jef only. Though there is some buzz out there on this topic, nothing is confirmed yet. My bet is, however, that there will be some very swoon-worthy moments between the threesome at some point before the season is complete.
Many fans worry the dramatic preview with Emily “done” and sobbing on the bench means she chooses nobody this season. Honestly, I see nothing else anywhere that supports that. I get the worry, it’s a compelling preview. But I don’t believe she pulled a Brad 1.o. No, she hasn’t confirmed in interviews that she picked anybody or that she’s engaged, but she’s clearly happy as can be and it’s “The Bachelorette” machine that keeps her from saying anything – they want the suspense. This is standard for the show. Also, the latest InTouch story that her desired final one bails and she gets engaged to her back-up? Not buying one ounce of that for one second. Nothing in spoilerland supports that at all, in my opinion.
Why presume she let’s Arie go and not Jef? For me, it dates back to the fact that Love_Me at the Bach and Bachette Fan forums spoiled Jef as the winner back in May. In fact, she spoiled it before the final rose ceremony took place. People questioned her heavily about that detail at the time, and she wasn’t in a position to give any further information other than that she was 100% confident Jef Holm was the last man standing. To many, this sounded a lot like a situation where Emily perhaps “pulled” an Ali – she let her final two guy go ahead of the rose ceremony. Based on the preview for the finale, I’m feeling even more sure that’s what happens.
There are still a lot of “Team Arie” fans out there, and I get it. I’ve been watching “The Bachelorette” spoilers and details closely, fine obsessively, since filming, and I am confident Emily Maynard gives Jef Holm her final rose. In fact, I’d place bets that they are together in Los Angeles as I write this. I think the edit is, of course, trying to dissuade folks from believing the spoilers. But the number of times Emily and Jef have gone silent on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram at the same time, the number of times he’s been spotted at airports, the picture he shared May 15 via Instagram of him on a boat in St. Vincent’s (about 500 miles from Curacao) after Arie and Sean were said to be home… to me all clues lead back to Jef. Could I be wrong? Sure, I could, wouldn’t be the first or the last time. I would be awfully shocked though.
Did you pick up anything else from the spoilers for the finale? Do you have any theories about how it all goes down? Tune in to ABC’s “The Bachelorette 2012″ finale and live “After the Final Rose” show on Sunday, July 22.
I think your take on this is 100% correct. I too believe she lets Arie go before the proposal because she is too nice of a person to do that to him on television. Besides she needed time to explain her position to him because he probably felt as Sean did, that she is going to be his wife. I believe that Emily has known since the hometowns that Jef was her man but had to finish the series. She did say that Jef would make the best husband and father! And, she said she hadn’t felt confident in herself in a long long time – I’m guessing since the loss of her finance Ricky….I believe Jef reminds her of him and that is one of the things she loves about Jef.
Cookiefan, thanks for stopping by and commenting – I love your comment! I hadn’t even thought about the fact that by letting Arie go early, she can take her time and give him an opportunity to absorb it without the pressure of rushing to move on for production or anything. I believe she very much cared for Arie, and knows he cared for her, and I think that she probably butt heads with production over making sure she didn’t let him get to that final rose ceremony and get down on bended knee. I think it’s going to be rough to watch, but I do think it’s in everybody’s best interests. I agree, I think the hometown date is what cemented everything for Emily. I’m sure she could envision herself, and Ricki, living in the midst of Jef’s family and friends, and just knew this is what she’d been searching for all this time. I love how Jef brings out her confidence – and her youthful side! I also agree, I think Jef definitely reminds her of all the best things she loved about Ricky – of course he was so much more than the racing, I hear he was fun, silly, youthful, all the things she missed out on these past few years and all the things Jef has.
I hope you’ll stop back over here again, I enjoyed your perspective!
Jef with one for sure. is the whole package! arie has a dark side….
Hi Rob! I agree, I think Jef is absolutely the whole package for her! I think that Arie could have been the final guy if Emily were single and in a different place in her life. I don’t dislike the guy, really, but I just don’t think he’s the right guy for Emily. I can’t wait to watch the finale!
I am sure you and the spoilers are correct… everything is pointing in one direction (Jef). I think that she seems very torn up about letting Arie go, however. She was tearing up whenever she talked about him last episode in a way that she hasn’t about anyone else, including Jef. My personal theory is that she much more attracted to Arie, and likely even loves him the best, but Jef is a better bet on paper… stable family, wealthy (holy ranch!), built in set of cousins for Ricki, and also not as physically attractive as her (unlike Sean and Arie… this might be important for her).
I am concerned for the future of their relationship (Emily and Jef’s) when Jef’s parents see Emily making out all over CUracao with Arie, and obviously completely in lust for him … they seem quite traditional and they vetoed a prior girlfriend, and if I saw that, I am not sure I would feel that she was the best choice for my son.
I agrre with SHELL on most things said plus thank you Stacy with your calming makes sense reporting. I ready to kill myself for grief the last 2 days over this Jef being second choice stuff. As a guy who went through that myself (pride devastation 4sure)that was the last thing I wanted to read about after a season of routing 4 this couple(I’m from SLC,UT too) It was hard watching her lip lock with Ari like that as well as with the other guys too. But I had to think about would any of us in a dating others too mode, want to have future in laws see our dates with others on film to see. It would be tough to watch! But, we have to believe in EMILY that this was her final way of finding that special guy that could love her and RICKI FOREVER!!!! God Bless that family, and 4 their sake hope they dissappear for awhile so they can live their life like a NORMAL loving family do.
Hi Grant! Thanks for stopping by and for your comment! How great that you’re a SLC guy rooting for the hometown boy! I have been Team Jef since the show started, but those pesky editors have given me pause more than once as well. If it weren’t for the mounds of post-show evidence that convince me Em and Jef are together and happy, I would probably be worried. But I really am convinced we have happy ending ahead. It hasn’t been an easy path for Emily to follow, and I had my doubts about her early on, but I am hopeful that they do find that forever love just as you mention. I can’t wait to see it all play out!
Thanks for your fantastic comment! I think Emily will be very torn up about letting Arie go, I think she’s just much more emotional than most people had given her credit for prior to the season. She is definitely invested in Arie, and I do think if she weren’t a mom, perhaps her choices would be different. I think Jef can give her everything she’s dreamed of for herself and her daughter. Sure, the money is great, but I think that hometown date with the big family, lots of kids, etc. is what really won her over. I’m sure Jef’s parents cringe at some of what’s been on-screen, but I think Jef’s family and friends are excited for him and willing to support him and his decisions. We shall see!
I completely agree that she lets arie go early AND he may not even meet her parents. Think about the whole preview with Ashley’s sister it was a one on one conversation between the two, set aside during the family meet. This preview shows Emily with her WHOLE family having this discussion AAAND she is in the same dress as the other clips where she is shown with Arie. I think her Dad referring to “you can’t love two people” is just re-iterating and supporting the decision she just made, to let Arie go early and she is having a pow wow with her family afterward for comfort and support. They are just showing the clips in reverse to mess with us! PHEWWWW! Been thinking about this since Monday!
Hi esterlu! I think you bring up some great points and theories! Thinking that conversation with her parents is after Arie is let go is a very interesting perspective. I hadn’t thought of that, but it makes so much sense! If there’s one thing we know, it’s that the producers LOVE to mess with us. I think whatever we see after the “Men Tell All” will continue to make it seem there is trouble ahead, but I’m confident we have a happy ending coming Sunday night!
If Emily does choose Jef, it reminds me of Season 1 Bachelorette Trista and Ryan. Remember how physically attracted she was to Charlie and was making out with him all the time too? I thought for sure she was going to choose Charlie because of that. But when it came down to it, she fell for Ryan pretty early on and together they were the whole package. If that is any indicator for future success (marriage and family) I hope it plays out for Emily and Jef – I love them together!
Hi Ashley! I totally agree with your comment! I think this season has many parallels to Trista and Ryan’s season, and that Ryan and Jef are very similar in a lot of ways. I love Emily and Jef together too and I’m very hopeful as well!
I couldn’t trust Arie, he doesn’t seem sincere. It’s like he is only playing a part. I think Arie loves Arie and is playing out a fantasy. I don’t think he would make a good husband or father. I think Sean would have been the total package but Jef seems like he will be everything Emily wants too. I wish this show would produce lasting love this time.
Thanks for your comment, bcats! I really agree with you too! I know Arie has TONS of fans, and I don’t dislike the guy, but I just never found myself fully rooting for him. Sean was a fav of mine pre-show, but Jef won me over very quickly. I think all three final guys were solid potential picks for Emily, and each was there for reasons that made sense to me. I do think that Jef, though seemingly an odd pick on paper pre-show, actually does provide Emily with just what she’s looking for, as you said. I am hopeful there just might be lasting love this time – fingers crossed!
Sean is a class guy, and tough as nails. He was extremely kind to Emily even after being rejected. It’s my guess that Sean is a Christ follower, and he represented well. He is certainly able to keep his emotions in check and never broke down in the auto interview. He’s one tough guy. Emily should have chosen him. Jeff’s parents not being around is a concern, and as Mormons, there could be major issues ahead as Emily tries to fit in with the family. She definitely has the hots for Arie, but there must be something about him that holds her back, assuming that Jef is her choice. Looking forward to it!
Hi Mike! I do agree that Sean is a class guy. I think he absolutely represented himself, his family and his faith well on the show. I suspect he will find the girl of his dreams soon, if he decides that’s what he wants. I’m not concerned about Jef’s parents not being around, as I know they’re on assignment as missionaries in South Carolina for the next couple of years. I think if Jef were a fully practicing Mormon I might have concerns too, but he has said he’s not. I think Emily will do fine with the family. I agree that there is just something about Arie that has her holding back – the chemistry is there, clearly, but I think Jef has shown her a more well-rounded future. I can’t wait until the finale!
I have to admit when Emily kept giving Jef roses, I was like why? He is a boy?
Hometown was an eyeopener.
This is my first time posting here so please don’t skewer me when I say I went into this season thinking Emily was an airhead. When she was talking to Chris harrison and had nailed Ryan to perfection I was like wow…………..this girl is smart. I really saw a new side to Emily. I must say I am pleased with her.
Watching the video above I must say I had never seen her in the blue cocktail dress trying to ride Jef’s skateboard before. That to me was adorable. I tend to forget how I was at 26 and the fun crazy things I used to do. I hope if Jef is the ONE, They live happily ever after………….
Hi Jayne! Oh, no worries about being skewered here, not by me for sure! Actually, you and I have very similar thoughts on all of this! I’ll say it – I was disappointed to hear Emily got the Bachelorette spot, for a lot of reasons. I will admit, however, that she has totally grown on me this season and I am really enjoying both her and the season. I love the skateboard outtake, and I agree, their hometown date was a huge eye-opener! I do think he’s the one for her and that they have a bright future ahead. I know not everybody gets it regarding the connection there, but I’m addicted!
I was shocked that Emily rejected Sean. It looked as if he was the complete package for her, Ricki, and a wonderful future together. Arie seems to be wolf in sheep clothing. Then Jef is so child-like. I beleive he would be a better playmate for Emily’s daughter and nothing more. Heck, if his parents were even at their own home to welcome her at the hometown visit – there’s your sign!!!
Hi Liz – thanks for stopping by! Just a quick note re Jef’s parents – they weren’t there because they are one year in to a 3-year assignment as mission presidents for their church in South Carolina. My understanding is that they cannot leave their assigned area during their assignment unless it’s something significant. A wedding would be considered significant, but the hometown date would not. So, I don’t take that as a sign that things weren’t serious between Emily and Jef. I do think Sean looked like the complete package on paper, but Emily’s heart just was drawn in a different direction!
I too was disappointed when Emily was first chosen as Bachelorette…but she proved to be way more than just beautiful…and I love her Aquarius/Scorpio combination. She has depth and intelligence, and I grew to look forward to each week. Arie is “hot”, to use Em’s words..but I didn’t think he was very sincere. Jef seems like a little boy to me, but hey! Emily seems too smart to make a second mistake. Good Lord, Womack was a real goof….thank God she moved on!
Isn’t it interesting how different Emily is this season, post-Brad? I think she learned a lot from that experience, and I definitely have seen her as far more than just beautiful this season! I know not everybody “gets” Jef, and I get why, but I love them together. I’m anxious to see if she was really able to make the decision for herself (and Ricki) that will bring her everything she’d dreamed of. Bring on the finale!
Goodness Gracious:
It was always Jef.
Kalon was the hired bad boy (via Erica Rose). Arie was the hired romantic alternative (read kisser from Cassie Lambert). Jef is great friends with Michelle Money’s brother and Michelle herself. Emily’s best friend from Bach15 was Michelle.
Come on. This season was fixed from the get go.
Hey Jim! I know you always have your theories! It is interesting that there are so many connections between contestants and alum this season – but I think that has to do with Emily being the lead. You and I don’t always share the same theories, but yours always give me something to think about!
Wait a minute. Am I the only one that thinks that there is going to be a surprise and the surprise is that Emily made a mistake in sending Sean home, and that he will end up at the end with a proposal? That’s what I think (hope) will happen.
I don’t think you’re the only one thinking or hoping for that ending! I thought Sean was SO adorable on the Men Tell All! I personally felt that the editing made him seem a bit more one-dimensional than he is in real life, she seems like a really sweet guy. Personally I don’t think he is the last man standing, but I think he will have his pick of girls as soon as he’s ready! I have no doubt he’ll find the woman of his dreams!
Hi Susan and Stacy,
Susan, I just want to say that I am with you 100% in hoping that it happens the way you just predict it. That would be the best Season ever.
Jan
I really hope Emily picked Jef. Her relationship with him is so much dipper on so many levels, then with any other guy on the show, including Arie and Sean. Jef is smart, genuine, warm, witty, funny, interesting, down to earth, open, sincere, good locking and sexy. You can tall that he is really in love with her. Just watch how his face and ears get red when his is with her LOL. And watch her body language – swaying and giggling like a school girl, holding on to him, fixing her hair… The looks she gives him are priceless. They have great chemistry, and physical attraction between them.
Emily and Arie just have a great physical attraction, and that’s it.
But, without love, physical attraction, even the great one, leaves you emotionally empty.
You can easily say no to great sex, but you can’t tell no to great love. You can chose who you sleep with, but you can not chose who you love.
Elen, thanks for stopping by and for your great comment – I love every word! I completely agree with you! I really think she picked Jef, I will be shocked if it turns out otherwise, but every season I’m on the edge of my seat for the finale to see if the spoilers are right or not. If she did pick Jef, I really believe they are going to be very happy together!
I’ve really enjoyed this season and how Emily has handled the guys who were either trouble (Kalon) or just not interesting to her. But I don’t see such a clear path to a conclusion as others.
For starters, I think ABC has carefully orchestrated all these leaks and “sightings” in order to set expectations in a certain direction.
Whatever the outcome, I cannot believe a mother would make such a life-changing decision without first having her child and future husband spend time together to see how they interact. I mean she has spent much of the season saying how important it is that her future spouse be a good father. The whole thing seems fishy to me. Hopefully we’ll learn the rest-of-the-story on Sunday.
I agree with you that some of what is out there definitely seems suspicious – too easy, perhaps. I have done a lot of analysis and thinking about the signs out there, and whether they’re legit or not. I think it’s been an interesting and complicated season in that respect! I think die-hard spoiler/sleuther fans think it’s been too obvious it’s Jef, but I think the general viewing public sees it differently. I also think sometimes, it just is obvious to those really watching (to me, Courtney, JP and Vienna were all pretty obvious, even if I didn’t care for either of the ladies). I do think Jef is the last man standing, BUT, I would not be completely caught off-guard to see we’d all been bamboozled either! I agree though, I think Emily will indeed see how her final guy and Ricki interact before making further plans – and I do think he met Ricki in Curacao, but we’ll see. No matter what, Sunday will be an interesting night!
It seems like there is more coverage of Jef and Emily together than the others. I think ABC did a good job of not showing how their relationship really did start early with her looking for him and trying to hunt him down. It shows interest on her part before things were rolling. She was almost begging for a kiss before he finally laid one on her. I think Arie gets dumped early and a good part of the show will be the threesome (Ricky) having a great time getting to know each other. I think Sean and her had a more solid connection then she does with Arie (hence the reason he made it to the fantasy suite). But, she already knew it was Jef and didn’t want to put such a nice guy through all of that. Arie is a player and will be just fine. He is also friends with Jef and might just be playing a roll for the show at this point. Jef will be great marriage material, he has the example of his loving parents and family and I’m sure Emily sensed that on the home date. You look back on all of the history on these two and she is glowing and sending him signs. Team Jef all the way and him being Mormon just makes it all the more sweet I should know I found mine!
What a wonderful comment, Lynette! I agree with every word, I think! There definitely is more coverage now on them, but it wasn’t that way at first. I loved him from the first episode, but he was definitely underestimated by just about everybody early on – maybe not Emily or “Team Jem” fans, but the other guys, production and the media, in my opinion. I agree, I think Arie will be gone prior to the final rose ceremony, and I hope we see Em, Jef and Ricki all together! I think we will. I also agree that the Arie/Sean decision may well have been more complicated than it was portrayed on-screen. I know some don’t see it, but I definitely think Jef is great marriage material and I am hopeful this will be a fun ending for us all to watch!
I have been thinking it is Jef for a while now and have been hoping he ends up with Emily since day 1. She acts different around him, even if it’s just slightly. When they are kissing, she’s smiling and just has this glow. It seems like in the middle of their journey, everything just started falling into place. Nothing forced or lust induced.
I want to completely like Arie, but something just seems off and I can’t put my finger on it. He seems like a really nice guy from what I’ve seen and they obviously have chemistry, but something is slightly off.
And all this talk coming from every angle that Jef is so young. So is Emily. She was born in 86 and him in 84 from what I have found. I think having a playful side is important in a lasting relationship. I think he brings out a side in her that she may have forgotten about. I really hope they end up together and last. They are so cute!
Alexandria, I completely agree – she is different around him, I see a spark that I never saw in her during Brad’s season even. She has a glow, a spark, in my opinion. I think had Jef not been there, it’d have been Arie and they may have done well at least for some time. But I think Jef was an unexpected gem – I’m betting that production and the other guys seriously underestimated him, and Emily fell hard.
I actually feel the same way about Arie. He’s been great to her, seems to really have fallen, and honestly I don’t pay that much attention to the supposed dirt on him outside the show. Yet there’s something about him that hasn’t won me over and I, too, am unable to put my finger on it.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t really get the “young” thing. He’s 1 1/2 years older than her! Sure, she’s had to grow-up young because of Ricky and Ricki, but Jef is technically older. I think Jef’s vibe make people think he’s young, but I see a maturity in him that others seem to miss. I agree, being fun and playful is important in a relationship, and I think that’s been missing from most/all of Emily’s since she was with Ricky! I do think the key point is that Jef brings out a side of her that she hasn’t been allowed to embrace for a while.
I agree, I hope they are together and happy, and I think following them on Twitter/Instagram post-show is going to be adorable!
I was engaged 6 weeks after I met my husband and married 4 months later (no, I was not pregnant). We were kids (22 and 25) and will be celebrating our 35 th anniversary August 30th.
What attracts you to your soulmate IS the “child”in them! Not the “adult” or the “parent” . Its the fun you have with your mate that makes it all worth it. (I’m not talking just about sex either). Im talking about making each other laugh! I remember staying up all night in bed laughing about some fictitious business my husband and I were going to have and the funny tag line for the logo. We kept each other in stiches for hours.
Jef said it best! You gotta have somebody that can just be stupid with!
Aww, I love your background of how quickly you and your husband fell in love and got married! I agree – the key is to find someone you have fun with, and Jef brings out the fun and youth in Emily! I think she’s had to be grown-up for years now and missed out on being a young, carefree young adult, and I see that Jef brings that back out in her. I think he shows a unique personality where he is bright, articulate and focused while still being fun and light-hearted. I think that’s hard to find, but Emily did. In my opinion Emily’s been a bit lost in terms of what she is in addition to being Ricki’s mom – and I think Jef sparks something in her and shows her a future that she has wanted but maybe couldn’t define. Gauging from their tweets, interviews, etc., they look like they make a great pair to me, but I know not everybody sees it.
Your story about laughing over the fictitious business has me giggling – thanks for sharing!
i agree with you completely. I met my husband when I was 23 and he was 24., and after 19 years together, we are still happy with 2 beautiful kids. It is all about having fun with each other. We are still laughing together every day and being silly together just as we were then. I knew in my gut, after just 2-3 dates, that he is my soul mate. We both knew just after 2 months, that we are going to be together for life. I just know that what Jef and Emily have is it. I want to scream -Don’t let it slide away, cos those chances usually come ones in a life time.
BTW, I believe that production gave us a few clues during the season, that Jaf is the final man. If you listen to him talking while they were on the fantasy date on the sea, at the and he says in voice over “Sun is sating hire in Curacao, but for me and Emily the whole life together is just starting”. I picked it up right away, cos he is always so careful with words, always saying “IF this works”, “IF we end up together”. Then I realized that it was probably recorded after proposal, because that would only make sense.
For all you team Jem fans check out these videos on you tube Jef and Emily Feels Like Home and Jef and Emily You Had Me From Hello. Pretty good stuff!
Hey Lynette! I’ll even link them right here, cause they’re awesome – love all the fan vids this season!
Jef and Emily Feels Like Home:
http://youtu.be/sTR0mUUdFbs
Jef and Emily You Had Me at Hello:
http://youtu.be/rNiBTIbtaHk
Hi Stacy and everybody else,
To be perfectly honest about this whole season and everything that happened so for as well as all the spoilers and predictions, I believe that Emily made the biggest mistake of her live to let Sean Lowe slip through her fingers. I really wish that I could have given her some kind of advice before she made that decision, but unfortunately that was not possible. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to say that any of the two guys left are bad people or not good enough for her, but this show was actually a dream come true experience for anybody, especially this season. Let me explain:
I think that everybody wish that they can get the opportunity to date 25 potential better halves at the same time, spend time with them and send those that you are not compatible with on their way, while focussing on those people that are left, even if it is not on national/international television. And to have the most perfect guy (for Emily) drop in her lap, is such an added bonus. She should have stopped the show that night when there was only the three of them left and chosen Sean.
Look at it this way, when Emily and Sean are together, you get a feeling that she is in safe hands, not only because he is a big muscular guy, but because he has a pure heart with true intentions that brings a sense of calmness over Emily, you can see it in her face and her attitude. She always snuggles in his arms when she’s with him. He has a very mature and respectful opinion of any situation, with a bit of humour to give it some colour. The funniest part of the hometown episode for me was when Sean pulled the joke on Emily by making her believe that he still lives with his parents and showed her the room, which was such a great prank!!! That showed me two things about Sean that I believe, through watching Emily on the Bachelor and this seasons Bachelorette, she is looking for in a man. He has a great sense of humour, and when he does something, he goes all out, in order to make it so much believable as possible. That will be exactly the same with anything romantic he does. Even if he does something for Ricki, he will give it his everything and try to make it a very special moment and experience, every time.
He never talks down to anyone and try to handle everybody with respect, but firmness. That’s one trade that would make him a great father and husband, believe me, I am both. My mother and father are married for 33 years, and when my dad met my mother she was in exactly the same boat as Emily. She was a 24 year old single mother with a 3 year old boy whose father died of cancer when he was born. So I know exactly what trades the man must have to make that picture complete and perfect, and trust me when I say that Sean had them all.
To get back to what I think is going to happen with the final rose and after the final rose, I’d have to say that I have no clue, because ABC is holding their cards so close to their chest. One thing is for sure, and that is that I know that Sean is still in Emily’s heart and mind, and she know that she has made the biggest mistake by letting him go, even if she wouldn’t admit it publicly. And if the speculation is true that Arie left the show because he thought that they were not ready to commit, and Emily then chose Jeff even after telling Arie that she would have picked him, than I can promise you that Jeff wouldn’t stick around. If he does, than he is really desperate!!! But once again, that’s just speculation.
Good luck Jeff and Arie, you guys have a lot to think about when everything is over and all the dust has settled.
Jan
Jan, what you may have missed regarding Sean is that there was always a wall ( Emily’s words) between them. The fact that he still couldn’t tell her he loved her after so many opportunities it makes one wonder about how open he would be if they were to get married. He was perfect on paper but didn’t bring out her playful side that she so desperately needed since she has had to be an adult since becomming a mother at 19. Jef , on the other hand, has the unique combination of being a successful entrepreneur and businessman at such a young age but still has the edge of a skater boy and gentleman. That is VERY rare. Besides, he would probably be more supportive of Emily doing something with her life besides being a mother. And, there is nothing bad about looking young. It serves you well when you look 30 when you are 50.