I have a strong hunch this was a highly productive Pick-up room and we'll be seeing more of it in the weeks to come.

Colton rightfully uses his 1-on-1 time to be up front about the fact that he previously dated Tia (from Arie's season). I do think this was a good move considering it would be much shadier coming out any later in the season, particularly if they'd built up more of a bond by then. I also have to correct what I said over at Flare, when I questioned when he and Tia dated; when I rewatched it I noticed he did say that they dated in January. So that puts it very early in Arie's season, certainly before Tia might've known she was in the running for Bachelorette (if she didn't already assume it was a possibility just by having made it to Final 4), but not before Colton was in talks for the season. Casting weekend for a Bachelorette season is late January, and remember that's the final round, so it's after you've submitted all your materials and have generally jumped through a few hoops. In short, it's HIGHLY unlikely Colton didn't already know he'd at least have a shot at appearing on this season when he was with Tia.

All of this is moot, though. My main issue here is with the reason he gives for pursuing Becca and it not working out with Tia. He says the timing wasn't right for him, but that was only about 3 months prior. He then alludes to not having had enough time with Tia, but that there'd be enough with Becca, as though the only difference between these two women is the amount of time available to spend with and pursue each of them. (I realize this isn't what he meant but this is what his argument basically states. Maybe he was just nervous?) And believe me, if what you're seeking is TIME with the object of your affection, the filming process of this show is the wrong place to find it...