My advice to you is to process whether you think she's a good match for you and if you think that she is, go into it head over heels even knowing that you could get hurt, because that's the only way great things happen by taking those risks.

Reid Rosenthal in The Bachelorette (2003)

Michael Stagliano in The Bachelorette (2003)

Jillian Harris in The Bachelorette (2003)

Jillian Harris and Reid Rosenthal in The Bachelorette (2003)

Jillian Harris and Kiptyn Locke in The Bachelorette (2003)

Chris Harrison

Jillian Harris

Wes Hayden

Mike Fleiss

Last week on &quot;The Bachelorette:&quot; Jillian took the boys on a cross-country trip through the Canadian wilderness. Wes admitted that he &quot;got what he wanted&quot; from the show in terms of publicity, but received a rose anyway. Tanner and ...

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Episode #5.7

Last week on "The Bachelorette:" Jillian took the boys on a cross-country trip through the Canadian wilderness. Wes admitted that he "got what he wanted" from the show in terms of publicity, but received a rose anyway. Tanner and Jake, meanwhile, went bye-bye.

This week on "The Bachelorette:" Jillian struts down the streets of Alberta. "It's overwhelming that I have five guys that I care about," she says. Nevertheless, she is super excited to visit the men's families. First, we head to Philly, where Jillian literally squeals at the sight of tousle-haired Reid. "Things are getting serious now," he tells the camera. After a quick tour of the city, Reid and Jillian -- a.k.a. Reij -- head to a palatial suburban home to meet the rents. Mom wastes little time: "We're thinking Reid is going to get married someday and have kids ... but, whatever!" Thanks, mom. Overall, though, the visit goes well. "Everyone loved her!" Reid exclaims. They make out.

Next up is a visit to Michael's hometown of Valencia, California. Our dancing bachelor is excited to see his "lady" -- so much so that he practically prances into his family's house. Mom, dad and identical twin brother Steve scream when they see their son. Michael explains to the fam that he "almost fainted" when he saw Jillian in pajamas because she was "so beautiful." Yikes. Suddenly, Jillian enters and the entire family goes nuts -- again. Mom distracts Jillian and Michael and Steve head upstairs to change clothes. It's the ol' twin switcheroo! Will Jillian notice? Yes. Right away. Way to go, guys. A few awkward conversations later, Jillian declares the night a success. "He does have depth," she says. They make out.

Now it's on to Encinitas, California -- home of super hot Kiptyn. Jillian tells the camera that she feels something for Kiptyn that she "wasn't sure existed before." Interesting. The bachelorette soon meets the surfer's mom, stepdad, sister and more. Mom puts Jillian to the test with a lasagna and wine contest. Oh, the pressure! "I'm nervous!" Jillian squeals. Turns out Jillian picks the best of each and passes. Thank goodness. They head inside to the dining room for more lasagna. "Get her pregnant," sister jokes. Yikes. A few awkward conversations later, the family decides they like Kiptyn's luvah. "I could definitely see Jillian as my daughter in law," mom tells the camera. Later, they get in the hot tub and make out (Jillian and Kiptyn, not Jillian and mom).

Fast forward to Carmel, California, where Jillian squeals upon seeing wine-maker Jesse at his wine-making family estate. "Oh my God, it's beautiful out here!" she gushes. The pair go on a romantic tractor ride before meeting dad, mom and goateed brother Jacob. The Hungarian clan toasts their visitor and has some wine. "You love this chick?" goateed bro asks. Jesse says yes and then explains that he wants kids sooner rather than later. "Unbelievable," goateed bro says. No kidding, dude. The family then rocks out in a horribly awkward scene featuring a guitar, drums and a dancing, gyrating mother (Jillian on tambourine). Later, Jesse promises to "move forward" with Jillian. They have some wine and make out. Another successful visit.

Next on the itinerary: A trip to Austin, Texas to meet the people responsible for creepy crooner Wes. "I think he gets me almost the most of any of the guys here," Jillian says. She squeals upon seeing her Texan beau (shocker). But before Jillian can meet Wes's real family, she has to meet Wes's band, naturally. "We got a brand new CD coming out," Wes says. "I want people to hear it ... that's the ultimate goal." Oddly, Jillian doesn't seem to notice this blatant self promotion. Instead, she says her heart beats "a mile a minute" while watching Wes play. They make out. But wait! We cut to pilot Jake, who is checking into some non-descript hotel room. "I need to tell Jillian that Wes has a girlfriend," Jake says in the most somber of tones. He calls Wes "disingenuine." Later, Jake knocks on Jillian's hotel-room door. "I'm not here to get you back," Jake says. "Wes has a girlfriend." Jillian is CRUSHED. She begins to cry. Jake is "so sorry." They don't make out.

Confrontation time. Wes arrives in Jillian's hotel room. She asks one final time if Wes has anything to reveal. "I hate that you ask me this," Wes says. "I feel like I've told you my intentions." Jillian reveals that Jake spilled the beans about the girlfriend. "That's crazy," Wes says. "I had a girlfriend, but we broke up and she's one of my best friends to this very day ... the fact that Jake would say that is crazy!" Is it, Wes? Is it really? Naturally, Jillian calls Jake, who races down to the room. "Can you look me in the eye and tell me that you didn't tell me on multiple occasions that you're in a relationship?" Jake asks. Wes insists that Jake is lying. "Obviously, you're trying to ruin my character and my integrity as a man," the would-be country singer says. Obviously. Nobody makes out, but Jake weeps harder and longer than Jillian.

Back in the hotel room, Wes suggests that the pair skip the family visit. "I don't want to put you though anything else," he says. Jillian begins to cry. HARD. "I really want to meet your family and I really want to see what we have," she cries. "But that means if you're the guy in the end, you're the guy in the end." Wes agrees. So they head out to meet mom, stepmom and three sisters. Jillian, meanwhile, thinks its fair to explain why they were late. So she does. Wes's sisters are SHOCKED. Just SHOCKED. "Guys are always going to be jealous of what he has and what he has going for him," an indignant sister says. In other words: Wesley is AWESOME. Mom also stands up for her boy. "He has a very sensitive heart," mom tells Jillian. "He's a one-woman guy." That's enough for Jillian, apparently. She officially believes Wes. They make out.

Jillian and the camera crew return to L.A. Just when you think there can't possibly be any more surprises, guess who knocks on door? It's Ed! "I realized that I made a huge mistake," he tells Jillian. "I think I need to be here with you. I think I need another shot." Jillian is FLOORED. And guess what? She gives Ed another chance. He will attend the rose ceremony that evening. Pushover, thy name is the Bachelorette.

Jillian and host Chris then have their requisite time-killing conversation, replete with many words and precious little (to zero) new information. How did Jillian feel when Ed walked back through her door? "I wanted to die," Jillian says. Die? Really, Jillian? "Tonight was going to be tough," Chris says. "Now with Ed back, it's going to be incredibly tough." Well said, Chris. Well said, indeed. Jillian stares at framed photos and then steals herself to hand out flora. Roses go to the following contenders: Reid, Kiptyn, Ed and Wes. Jesse and Michael are OUT. Jesse hugs Jillian and then leaves without saying a world. Michael, on the other hand, flat-out comforts Jillian on his way out. "I can not say a bad thing about the girl," Michael says. Then he cries. On camera.

Until next week, America.

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