We picked up Monday night's episode with the final one-on-one date in Des Moines. Chris and Becca are an interesting couple. Becca, who we know is a virgin but Chris doesn't, is very conservative. This hasn't seemed to hurt their relationship — rather, it seems to strengthen it. They have been moving slow but Chris seems to feel very comfortable with Becca. She's sweet and kind and he really appreciates that in her. The big question with Becca is, does she know exactly what she wants in life? As we learned on her hometown date, she's never been in love. Her family was shocked to see that she was even holding hands with a man. That has to worry Chris. He's a 30-year-old man who knows what he wants in life and in a wife. Is Becca going to be able to be that woman if she doesn't even know what it feels like to be in love? These are huge questions, but what Chris does know is he really likes this girl and wants to spend more time with her to find out the answers.

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After Becca's hometown, Chris visited Whitney in Chicago. Now here's a woman who knows who she is and what she wants. Chris was so impressed with her as she showed him around the fertility clinic. He really loved how much pride she takes in her job. One of the sweetest moments this season was Chris stopping to ask Whitney whose permission he should seek, should he want to propose in the future.





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Turns out it's her sister Kimberly. I have absolutely no problem with how Kimberly answered Chris when he asked for her blessing. I don't think it was a knock on Chris or on Whitney; I think it just showed how much Kimberly loves Whitney and how protective she is of her. Whitney became the first girl this season to flat out tell Chris she's in love with him. It was a powerful moment and that really felt like a game-changer. It feels like the season has taken a very serious turn.

Kaitlyn is Canadian, but her family enjoys the milder weather down south in Phoenix so that's where her hometown date took place. Here are a few things I know to be true about Chris: He's a great guy, but damn he can't dance, sing, or rap. The boy just has zero rhythm. As the recording studio date showed, Kaitlyn is fun and easy to be with, and she always makes Chris laugh. He truly enjoys her company. Now here's the big question with Kaitlyn: Did she say she loves Chris? Yes, she lit up a billboard that said Kaitlyn "hearts" Chris — but does that count? I say no! It's one thing to show him something or write it, but it's another to look him in the eye and say it. So I'll only give her credit for half an "I love you."