-Eric has his date next with the family, but first they are going to Reunion Tower to get all snug snug. Quick note: JoJo was supposed to take Ben to Reunion Tower for her hometown date when he was here, but weather prevented it from happening. So they did the whole stupid storyline with her ex calling her and all that garbage. And oh yeah, her mom chugging big time out of that bottle of wine that became a meme. Good times. Bring us back to those days when parents got sloshed on their child’s hometown date, or completely embarrassed them. Oh wait, that was last week with Dean. How could I forget?
-With Eric on his date, Bryan and Peter sit in the room to talk about things and it only got everyone wondering, “Could these two dislike each other more?” Well, we’ve only seen Peter say negative things about Bryan. I can’t really remember Bryan saying anything about Peter, other than what he said to Eric. But that wasn’t opinion, that was a fact he relayed. Peter made it clear he’s not a fan of Bryan because he thinks he’s phony, which a lot of people do. And after watching that Dean interview on ET posted on page 1, we know Dean is Team Peter as well. But Bryan has his boys in Josiah, Will, and Alex to name a few. So looks like lines were definitely drawn between these two. I wonder if this will be addressed at the ATFR a la Josh and Nick. I don’t think the hatred between these two is that deep, but clearly there’s some dislike going on there. Well, at least on one side.
-At Reunion Tower, we see Eric downing a bowl a fruit like it’s going out of style. Hell, I would’ve too. I love me some fruit. All of it. Except mangos. Not a fan. When I was growing up, and I’m talking like early elementary years, every time my family would go to brunch somewhere whether it was for Mother’s or Father’s Day or something like that, all I’d get was a plate of fruit. Remember, I was a kid. I didn’t need to go to the carving station for roast beef or turkey, nor was I really into anything else a brunch had to offer. I would just fill my plate up with watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melons and I was good to go. Now? Sh**, I had buffet this weekend in Vegas and I think I’m still suffering the effects from it. Food coma for sure. But damn that Grand Lux Café buffet can be filling.
-When Eric meets the family, on the outside they really seemed to like him even though his lack of relationship experience was an issue discussed. On the inside, I’m guessing every single one of them knew there was zero chance Rachel was ever picking him. Great friends, great guy, but c’mon. He ain’t ready. But I said it last week and I’ll say it again, I think I’m more looking forward to talk to Eric on the podcast someday (hopefully) than any of Rachel’s other guys. It’s not even close. The guy seems legit. I’m still trying to figure out why he hashtags everything with #MiracleSeason, but whatever. I think he’s got a great story that I’d like to dive deeper into. Probably won’t happen anytime soon, but I hope to have him on at some point.
-When her sister sat down with Eric, it was like the teacher and the pupil. The married sister with a child who’s due for her second one, talking to a little boy who once had a girlfriend of 8 months that was his last relationship. “You guys are on two different paths.” Ya’ think? Eric doubled down on that one, “I’ve never been in love.” But for a girl who’s wanting a proposal at the end of this, did anyone in the audience truly believed that’s what Eric felt at the time, or he was saying it because of the proverbial “Bachelor Bubble,” where you THINK you’re in love but you’re really not? I’d say the latter. Eric I’m pretty sure knew where he stood at this point, so I guess he did what he could to stay in the game. But I think even the unspoiled could clearly see that Rachel friend zoned him a while back.
