Getting to Know You

"Well, come on, Ethan, let's go meet the women." Lindsey says as she guides Ethan back into the house.

"Ladies, if I may have your attention" She yells, as the women calm down. "Thank you. First off, congratulations on being chosen for The Bachelor! Just to let you know that any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated for the next few weeks. This is a fun, exciting show, and I hope that you all behave appropriately. Tonight is the beginning of many nights ahead. You will each get a chance to know Ethan, and he to get to know you as well. Over the course of the next few weeks, there will be some group dates, and some individual dates. Once a week, you will all meet here for the Rose Ceremony, where some of you are granted to stay, and others sent home. Anyway, enough of my talking. Here is our bachelor!"

Taking a deep breath, Ethan steps up next to Lindsey. "I thank you all for being here. I want you all to know that I appreciate what you are doing, in taking time out of your lives to see if there is something significant that can happen between you and I. I am looking forward to getting to know each of you."

As Lindsey leaves the room, conversation quickly strikes up as some of the women attempt to get Ethan's attention. Feeling a tap on his shoulder, Ethan turns around to see Gwen approach him.

"Would you like to speak privately?" She asks.

"Sure." Ethan says with a smile on his face. Going off to the patio, he sits next to Gwen, and notices her striking beauty.

Back inside

"God, there goes one girl already. There is no way I can make myself just pop out in front of these women. Some of them are so pretty. I feel so ugly in comparison to them" Theresa thinks to herself as she sips her champagne.

Outside

"So tell me about you, Gwen."

"Well, I am from a prominent family in Harmony. I have my B.A. in business, and my M.B.A in International Affairs. I'm an only child. And all I want is to get married, and have lots of kids."

"Hmm. Interesting. Sounds like you are very intelligent."

"Oh, yes, Ethan! I think that an education is so important for a person to have!" Gwen says as she places her hand on Ethan's knee. "So, tell me, what are you looking for in a woman?"

Trying to ease the grip Gwen has on his leg, Ethan clears his throat before continuing. "Well, I would like to be with a woman who is self-assured, who is honest, trusting, easy to talk to. Someone who is very nice, is great with kids, and is just generally a good person."

"Wow, that sounds a lot like me!" Gwen says as she attempts to move more toward Ethan."

"Sorry to bother you, but may I steal you for a second, Ethan?" Sarah asks as she reaches for Ethan's hand.

"Saved by the bell." Ethan thinks to himself, as he heads off with Sarah.

"If that girl thinks she will get her claws into Ethan, she has another thing coming." Gwen thinks as she sends an evil look toward Ethan and Sarah, then proceeds back into the house.

"So, how are you enjoying your night?" Ethan asks Sarah.

"It's very nice so far. How are you doing?"

"Good, thank you."

"Well, I hope that this will be a great experience for you…in many ways." Sarah says as she leans in toward Ethan's body. Feeling uncomfortable again, Ethan slowly backs up. "Easy there, okay?"

"Oh, sorry." Sarah says, as she eases back.

"Not a problem."

"Well, I'm going to get something to drink, would you like anything?" Sarah asks.

"No, I'm all set thank you." Ethan breathes a sigh as Sarah moves away. God, are all the women this forward? He thinks to himself. Going back inside, Ethan finds himself being pulled from one woman to another, all the while one lonely woman sits in the corner and looks on.

"God, am I doing the right thing? How can I compete will all these women? Will Ethan ever spot me?" She thinks to herself.

Coming Up

Ethan spots a shining star in the crowd

The first rose ceremony occurs

Please R/R