Melissa L..: The big 2-0! Date 20, people. Only two more dates to go after today's date. What a relief! Have they saved the best for last? I can tell from the get-go that Melissa here is quite adorable, and thanks to Rick's recap, we learn that this girl doesn't have to do anything creative or out of the box on this date, she's a single mom, and that right there sets her apart. Do we think the single mom factor will be too much for Ricky to go from Bachelor to Daddy? Let's find out.
Date Recap: This dates starts out at Dana Point Harbor. The weather looks perfect, the harbor looks calm, and Bachelor Rick seems pumped and ready for the adventure ahead. The Rickmiester gives us a little heads up going into this date when he mentions to us that, "This one tonight--this is the one." Woah, there Bachelor Rick, that's quite the bold statement for someone you haven't even met yet. What are you trying to tell the other 19 ladies? Already giving up on them? Looks like Rick really is ready to go from bachelor to family man just like that. Daddy Rick is clearly excited to meet this girl, as he prances over to greet her, and gives her a big hug. We'll blame the prancing on his flip flops. This girl's cute. Okay, more like hot. The half-on, half-off wetsuit look is really working for her. She informs Rick that they're going to go paddle boarding, and awkward laugh and all, I think he's excited about it. Or nervous that she'll show him up. Either way, I'm sure he's just glad he has a hot chick as an instructor. The two help each other get dressed in their wetsuits, and Rick doesn't fail to point out that the back of her wetsuit reads: "Batwing." Maybe it is a match made in heaven. Oh wait, Ricks' not obsessed with Batman, remember, just the bat-mobile. Still, it might be a sign. Melissa then gives the Rickmiester a few simple demonstrations on how paddle boarding works before they embark out to sea to put his skills to work. Seeing that Rick informs us he only fell once, either Melissa's a good instructor, Rick's a fast learner, or paddle boarding really isn't that difficult to learn. Just stand and row. After their paddle boarding sesh, the two head off into the sunset to enjoy the tide pool, and seaweed. As a yoga and pilates instructor, we won't question her health habits, nor will we question her oversized t-shirt nearly falling off of her body. The yoga and pilates industry is something I've never understood. Daddy Rick can't let Melissa one up him again, so he mans up and tries some seaweed as well. His face says it all. I'm starting to wonder if Melissa here is too spunky and cute for our Bachelor here? They do get some cuddle action in as they walk off into the sunset. But we all know the hand holding says it all. They hug--a rather long hug--goodbye, and I can't help but wonder if Richard here is thinking what I'm thinking: Will the suburban become the new buckmobile?
First Impression: She's cute and has a rockin body, even after having a kid, and that's just impressive. But when a man's really interested in a girl who had a kid, shouldn't he at least mention he wants to meet her son? Kind of like Brad does to psycho SLC girl Melissa, and overly-cute and sweet Emily? Looks like you CAN learn a lesson or two from Bachelor Brad, Bachelor Rick.
Second Date Potential: Let's be honest here for a second. The two had fun together. They enjoyed each other's company. Rick looked like he had fun "learning" new things, and even trying new foods, brussel sprouts and seaweed in one day. That's life altering (though probably for just a day) for our Mr. 95% eater-outer. You just don't find those kinds of foods on the dollar menu. However, He did mention that he normally steers away from the single mom thing, and no matter how cute this girl is, and she is really cute, I just don't think Rick wants to be calling himself Daddy just yet.
TMB Excitement Level: Let's not forget he started off the date saying tonight's girl is "the one." So, the excitement level definitely started off high here but we'll still be surprised if he gives this single mom another chance (or maybe he will to show he's open to new things?).
Date Creativity: The first date at the beach. I thought we'd have plenty of these dates by now, we had plenty of theme park dates instead. I give this date an 8. I mean they did go paddle boarding at Dana Point Harbor, and she was his teacher. Props to her.
Final Thoughts: Melissa, we like you. You're a hair stylist, student, yoga and pilates instructor; you paddle board, and you look like one cool mama. We were starting to think some of the best dates were long behind us but this one won us over. Not saying he's going to pick you, but you can hold your own.
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