In the latest episode of The Golden Bachelor, Gerry has managed to narrow down his choice to two women – Leslie and Theresa. With the hometown dates behind them, it’s time for fantasy suites in Costa Rica. Gerry is looking forward to getting more intimate with each of the ladies, both emotionally and physically. He believes that spending the day alone with each of them will help break down the barriers and allow for some hard-hitting questions to be asked. While Gerry has expressed his strong feelings for both women, he has yet to tell Theresa that he loves her. However, he assures everyone that he does feel strongly for her, and it’s just a matter of finding the perfect moment to express it.
Gerry’s first fantasy suite date is with Leslie. The duo starts off with an adventurous activity – repelling down a 170-foot cliff to get to a waterfall. Although it gets a bit treacherous at times, with Leslie losing her footing and panicking, Gerry remains calm and manages to guide her down safely. After some time spent chatting in the pool beneath the waterfall, they head back to the resort for dinner. Gerry hopes to have a more intimate conversation with Leslie during this time. He notices that Leslie hasn’t asked him many difficult questions so far, so she decides to challenge him. Leslie asks him how long it’s been since he had sex, to which Gerry replies vaguely that it has been a “long time.” Leslie reveals that it has been a year for her. The conversation then shifts to where they would live if they were to get engaged, considering both their families’ locations. Leslie expresses her desire to stay connected with her family in Minneapolis while also being open to finding a compromise. Gerry is satisfied with her answer and emphasizes the importance of commitment in a relationship, leading Leslie to get emotional and express her willingness to make that commitment to him. After their dinner, Gerry asks Leslie to join him in the fantasy suite, which she accepts. The next morning, they both seem elated about their night together.
The second fantasy suite date is with Theresa, and Gerry admits that he is struggling with the back-to-back dates. As he spends time horseback riding with Theresa, he finds it difficult to fully focus on her because he’s still processing his time with Leslie. Eventually, Gerry opens up to Theresa about his dilemma, and she empathizes with him, understanding that he needs time to process his emotions. Later that night, Gerry is determined to live in the moment during their dinner. The conversation flows smoothly, and they discuss various topics, including Theresa’s career and her readiness to retire if that’s what Gerry wants. She also reveals that she had given up on dating for a while and hasn’t been intimate with anyone since losing her husband, making her take the fantasy suites seriously. Gerry appreciates Theresa bringing up serious topics and feels that they have a strong connection. They both agree to spend the night in the fantasy suite.
The following morning, Gerry describes the experience as the first day of the rest of his life. He admits that he finally expressed his love for Theresa during their night together and is relieved that it happened privately, without the cameras. He no longer holds any reservations about their relationship. Theresa appears to feel the same way and expresses her readiness to say yes if Gerry were to propose. However, Gerry has a big decision to make. Despite being in love with both women, he must choose one to propose to. The finale of The Golden Bachelor is scheduled to air on November 30th, where Gerry’s decision will be revealed.
The Golden Bachelor has reached the critical stage where Gerry must make a decision. After spending time getting to know Leslie and Theresa on their respective fantasy suite dates, Gerry is faced with the challenge of choosing between two strong connections. Fans eagerly await the final episode to see who Gerry decides to propose to and what the future holds for the lucky couple.