‘The Bachelor’ Episode 5 Recap: Tears and Loathing in Las Vegas

By Krissy Dolor for Cupid's Pulse

Cupid's Pulse got a chance to watch this week's episode of ABC’s The Bachelor with Bachelor Pad winner and author of The Man Code, David L. Good. The event was at the Village Pourhouse in downtown New York City, and many ladies (and a few gents) came out to talk to David, take pictures, check out his book and watch the fifth episode with him. I have to admit, it was both cool and weird to watch the show with a former contestant – as you guys remember, David was on season 5 of The Bachelorette with Jillian Harris. Hearing David’s take definitely added a unique perspective. Read on for our recap of last night’s episode and his advice for season 15 contestant Brad Womack:

ABC took Brad and the gang to Sin City, where they stayed at the Aria hotel. The first date was a one-on-one with Shawntel (one of David’s favorites). Her card read, “Let’s end tonight with a bang,” – how scandalous! The day started off with a shopping spree in “one of the nicest malls in the world,” where this lucky bachelorette was able to buy anything – and I mean anything – she wanted. The two ran from store to store, picking out what seemed like everything in sight. Luckily, Shawntel was wearing casual clothes that made it easy for her to try stuff on. “It was so much fun shopping with Shawntel!” exclaimed Brad. Since it was on ABC’s budget, I’m sure it was.

Their night ended with a rooftop dinner, where they were finally able to get alone time. But was it romantic? “I have waited so long to talk to Shawntel,” Brad said. “And she’s telling me that she embalms deceased bodies.” Awkward. At least tears weren’t shed, like Brad’s past one-on-one dates. He gave her a rose and their night ended up with fireworks (get it?).

The group date was next. Brad took Jackie, Emily, Lisa, Marissa, Alli, Chantal O., Britt and Michelle to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But wait – isn’t there a conflict somewhere? It’s reality TV, of course there is! Not only was Emily’s fiancé Ricky a NASCAR driver, he even crashed at this very racetrack. Brad, who didn’t know about Ricky’s racing past, tried to to makes amends and asked Emily if she wanted to leave. “I feel like a jerk,” he said. No kidding.

But since Emily is the most gracious of this season’s bachelorettes, she opted to stay and face her past. “Ricky will always be a huge part of my life,” she said. “I will always love him.” And with that, the southern belle hopped into the car and drove her three laps. “While I’m driving, I’m not thinking about going the fastest – I’m just driving around thinking the first few laps are for Ricky, and the last lap is for me.” Cue the tears!