This post contains details from Thursdays episode ofABCsBachelor in Paradise.
Things are heating up in Paradise.
You may remember that the last episode ended on several cliffhangers.
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What will happen with Sams poo baby?
Will Mercedes choose Tyler or Will?
Are Kat and Brayden still feuding?
By the time the sun is peeking over the horizon, Sams situation hasnt gotten any better.
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Other than that, things appear to be quite chill in Paradise.
Kat and Tanner are hitting it off.
Brayden is moving on.
But wait…theres another man entering the picture.
He went home pretty early on Charitys season, but he admits to being very shy.
Hes hoping Paradise might be a better environment for him to find a connection.
After conversations with Kat, Kylie and Olivia, he asks Olivia to join him on a date.
Before she accepts, she pulls Peter aside for a chat.
Peter expresses his concerns, and Olivia feels unsure, but she decides to go anyway.
Olivia and John Henry really hit it off on their date.
They spend the day indulging in a spa experience, which is new for John Henry.
Olivia teaches him about skin care and shows him how to give a proper massage.
Olivias carefree demeanor is rubbing off on John Henry, who quickly loosens up as the day progresses.
It feels inevitable when their date ends with a dip in the pool and a make out session.
Back on the beach, everyone is relaxing.
The men are playing football on the sand, and the women are enjoying the view.
Kylie and Mercedes are ranking the men based on appearance.
He pulls Mercedes and Eliza for conversations before inviting Eliza on a date.
This comes as a shock to everyone in Paradise, because she and Aaron B. seemed pretty solid.
If that sounds confusing, thats because it was.
Meanwhile, everyone else thinks they need to weigh in on Elizas choice, too.
Tyler says dating isnt tennis, and people cant continue to volley back and forth.
Eventually, they need to settle down.
Thankfully, Elizas decision is not for nothing.
She and John B. have a really lovely candlelit dinner and dance under the moonlight.
We dont see much of their date, but kinda looks theyre having a great time.
Back on the beach, Olivia returns from her date with John Henry.
She challenges him to do it, so he leans in for the smooch.
Cue the shocked faces from the onlookers!
Though Kylie didnt end up on any dates today, she was considered for one of them.
Avan agrees and, for now, theyre the first and only exclusive couple in Paradise.
As if there isnt enough going on, Wells decides to add his own chaos to the mix.
That is sure to cause some drama.
He tells the men hes been nervous to explore that connection, because Rachel is already so into him.
So, he tells Rachel what Sean said about her, which sets her off.
Brayden doesnt seem to care.
It doesnt seem like shes fully made a decision, but Aaron takes it as a good sign.
But, Aaron S. isnt here to mess around.
Hes ready for some real drama.
Tanner should watch out for Kat.
Kat isnt actually looking out for Jess.
Brayden and Rachel should make out…again.
She insists she did not blindside Brayden, and she has no idea why Tanner would be unsure.
It seems Kat doesnt care whos listening, including Tanner.
And Brayden isnt even listening, because hes far too focused on Rachel.
Still no rose ceremony, yall!
Guess we will have to wait another week.
Bachelor in Paradiseairs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT afterThe Golden Bachelor.
