They shared their first kiss after dessert at Ben and Jerry's. Brian saw stars when their lips met.
They returned late in the day to the mansion. The ladies had prepared dinner for him, since they were unable to celebrate his birthday.
The next day was a group date, leaving Julie and Caitlin home alone. The rest of the women left early in the morning, meeting Brian in Temecula.
They arrived as the sun was coming up. The six of them boarded a hot air balloon. Brian lifted McKenna into the balloon. Complimentary champagne was served. Lisa started drinking immediately in an attempt to overcome her fear of heights. So did Brian, just not in the quantity as Lisa.
As they flew over the Temecula Valley Wine Country, the ladies began to share their feelings with Brian.
After the balloon ride, there was a picnic set up, with more champagne served. Lisa had a bit too much on the ride, and the effects showed at the picnic. She shared a bit too much information about her private life. She shared that, while in college, she appeared in a pornographic movie. She was ashamed of her actions then. While most men would be turned on by this, this had the opposite effect on Brian.
Knowing she all but had the house to herself, Julie went to the confessional. She talked about how her plan was working perfectly. She baffled his friends with bullshit so they would choose her for the one-on-one date. Her birthday gift all but assured that she would not be voted off in the next elimination.
She also revealed the next part of her plan. One by one, she would start to eliminate the competition.
The six of them returned to the mansion late in the afternoon. He had an elimination ceremony that evening and needed time to think about whom to choose.
As he was doing this, he heard a knock on the door. It was Julie. She told him that while they were out, Naveena's family called. Her mother was involved in a car accident and was in critical condition. They asked for her to come home at her mother's request.
Before his decision, he asked to speak with Lisa and McKenna alone. He had a few last minute questions to ask each of them. Lisa apologized for her behavior in the balloon.
An hour later, he came downstairs ready to make his decision. His first four roses went to Caitlin, Sage, Julie and McKenna. Chris came in to remind everyone that there was one rose left and three ladies.
The final rose went to …