We were promised confrontation, and ABC did not deliver. In a mostly unmemorable Hometowns episode, Arie managed to win over every family from the East coast to the West. After a shocking rose ceremony, who do we think will be wearing some Neil Lane at the end of all this? Plus: Some Winter Games talk and a loaded Bouquet.

Timestamps: Kendall's hometown/AB on taxidermy (2:50); Tia's hometown/Car Talk (12:20); Becca's hometown/Apple orchards are scams (20:00); Lauren's hometown (30:45); Rose Ceremony (40:00); AB's favorites for the next Bachelorette (44:15); Winter Games thoughts (46:45); The Bouquet text line (53:15)

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