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Chapter Twenty-Five:

Episode Ten:

Reid stared out onto the island from the plane.

"I don't know what to do. I'm so nervous about a future with either of these women. I just hope that I can enjoy the time I have with them without thinking too much about Leah and Bella."

He and Mel walked the streets of San Juan.

"I know Mel is trying but it feels as though we have never been farther apart. Our minds, and our hearts, are in different places."

They wandered around the observatory.

"This is one of the most incredible places I have ever been to. Everything about it is fascinating. Messages to outer spacer were sent from here! Yet there is a dull look in Mel's eyes. She seems barely interested in one of the most spectacular things I have seen. I can read between the weak smiles. This was not her idea of a fun date."

He and Ava walked into the cave.

"There is a certain undeniable thrill to dating Ava. She understands me better than many of the other women. I could almost see a future with her. But I don't think it is the same future as the one she has planned."

They walk up to the bedroom.

"I'm excited to spend more time with her. I am anxious to hear what she has to say when the cameras are turned off."

Reid wraps himself in a robe as he watches Ava being taken away.

"That was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I knew the FBI was right behind that door but the lack of control bothered me. I'm glad it's over. I'm glad these fake dates are over and my pursuit of love can begin again. I still believe I can find love here. Just not with Mel or Ava, or any of the other women who are part of their group."

Episode Eleven:

Lonely Hearts: The Women Tell All

Drake appeared surrounded by the eliminated contestants.

"Hello, America. I'm Drake Rolland and this is Lonely Hearts: The Women Tell All."

There is applause from both the audience and the women.

"Usually sixteen of the eliminated contestants are here, but tonight there only eleven of you and we all know why. Five of your group are in jail in an unknown location. So, ladies did any of suspect that Kayla, Ava, Mel, Sarah, or Mika weren't for the right reason?"

"I sensed something was off," Star said. "Especially with Mel. There just wasn't that much chemistry between them."

"I did too," Halia said. "Kayla just wasn't as passionate about her work as you'd expect."

"I'm just mad that I didn't get to stay on the show," Samantha said. "I mean he's an FBI agent, he should have picked out these women immediately.

There were some boos from the audience.

The show continued with bloopers and outtakes of scenes where one of the women swore or cameraman ruined a shot. Women were polled about their favorite things about him, who was the biggest flirt, and who was the "mom," of the group. Reid appeared at the end to answer questions.

"Were you really that bothered by questions about your body?" Sarah asked.

"I like to believe what is on the inside matter more that physical attributes."

"Which date was the most fun for you?" Allison asked.

"The picnic date," he said. "I built a personal connection with Leah that day that stayed strong throughout the season."

"Why didn't you invite me on a one-on-one date?" Halia asked.

"Language was our only connection and it wasn't enough to sustain my curiosity for a date," he said.

"What about the woman who died in your last serious relationship?" Francine asked. "What happened to her?"

"She was killed in a murder-suicide by her stalker," he said sadly.

The set went quiet.

"How did you come out of that?" Star asked.

"With the help of my friends, and remembering the good times I had with her," he said.

"What about your mom?" Victoria asked. "Why hasn't she been mentioned on the show?"

"My mother is a very special person," he said in a measured tone. "She and I agreed that I should only introduce the one person I chose and only when I am certain she is someone I care deeply for."

"So, have you introduced Bella or Leah yet?" Drake asked.

"I believe there is a time and a place for everything," he said carefully. "And that is all I will say."

"I think that's all the time we have for questions tonight," Drake said. "Ladies, and Spencer thank you for coming on. Tune in next week when the Spencer's Lonely Heart will be filled. Then tune in afterwards of for the live show. I'm Drake Rolland, goodnight everyone!"