The Bachelor: The Rose Ceremony

The tale of our favourite bachelor continues!!!

Part II: The Rose Ceremony

Host: Welcome back to the show. We hope you're ready for a crazy ride, which is exactly what today's show is going to be! Our lovely bachelor, Billy is going to have some one-on-one time with all these hot blokes who are after his heart. And then, viewers! Then it's the rose ceremony. Will your favourites make the cut? Who will have their dreams of taking this beauty home, crushed? Only one way to find out! Let's get on with the show!

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Billy: Hi Justin.

Justin: [Reaches out and takes Billy's hand in his'] Hi.

Billy: [Swallows] I...um...thank you for the roses.

Justin: [Raises Billy's hand to his lips] You're very welcome.

Billy: [Staring wide eyed] Uh...what're you...Justin, what are you doing?

Justin: Loving you [smiles].

Billy: *Sigh* [leans closer]

Justin: [Leans closer]

Greg: [Looming] Hey, Billy.

Billy: [Snaps back looking dazed] Wh...what?

Justin: [Glaring] Go away, Greg!

Greg: [Looms closer] I think it's probably my turn now.

Billy: Greg?

Greg: Get lost, Justin!

Justin: [Stands up and huffs] You can't stop me! [stalks off]

Greg: [Sits down]

Billy: What just happened?

Greg: Nothing much.

Billy: [breathes] How come you're here, Greg? Not that I don't want you here but I know you...

Greg: Someone's gotta looks after you. Can't have these boys taking advantage of you when you're so impressionable.

Host: [hissing] shut up, Greg!

Greg: [looks over at the host]

Host: Um...please stop giving things away and ruining the show?

Greg: [turns back to Billy] Listen, just...follow your heart ok? Look past all the bullshit and just go with your heart. [pulls Billy closer and kisses his forehead].

Billy: [smiles] I will.

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Jarryd: [plucks a few strings on his guitar] I wrote a song for you.

Billy: [grins] Really?

Jarryd: Yeah.

[clears throat]

My gift is my song

And this one's for you

You can tell everybody

This is your song

It may be quite simple but

Now that it's done

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is

Now you're in the world

[bows]

Billy: [laughs] Are you sure you wrote that?

Jarryd: I might have..borrowed some of the words.

Host: [coughs] All the words!

Billy: You have a great voice.

Jarryd: Thanks. I try. I used to do these jamming sessions with Krisnan and Feleti… [tears up] I miss those guys!

Billy: [pats Jarryd on the shoulder awkwardly]

Jarryd: [wipes at eyes] Sorry. It's just so hard you know…

Billy: Maybe you should...call them?

Jarryd: [sits up, brightening] Yeah! Thanks Billy. [walks off] Anyone got a phone?

Host: [head in hands] Noooooooo…

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Ben C: I didn't think you'd sign up for this.

Billy: [embarrassed] I didn't.

Ben C: Oh!

Billy: Yeah. Someone signed me up for it. Man, the day I find out who that was!

Ben C: Not so bad is it? [smiles]

Billy: [dazzled] No...definitely not!

Ben C: [moves closer] Billy, you're gorgeous and funny and the kind of guy I'd love to take home to my parents. I hope you feel the same way too.

Billy: Oh Ben!

Living room: [loud crash]

Billy and Ben: [dash to the living room]

Host: That was the TV! How did you even- I mean it was hanging on the wall! What did you do??

Cam: [completely unapologetic] Greg pushed me!

Greg: [shrugs] Accident.

Cam: Hey Bills!

Billy: [gawks]

Host: I need a drink!

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Billy: Coop...you're still not mad at me are you?

Cooper: Greg...er...talked to me. I just don't understand Billy, don't you value our friendship?

Billy: [Scooting closer on the couch] Of course I do! Coop...I'm sorry if I hurt you.

Cooper: [smiles] Are you having fun?

Billy: [grins] Yeah. Did you see the roses Justin got me?

Cooper: [smile fades] I did. I don't know what he thinks he's doing?

Billy: [frowns] What do you mean?

Host: [hissing] Shut up, Cooper!

Cam: [Appears out of nowhere and sits down between Billy and Cooper] Mind if I cut in?

Cooper: Ow! Damnit Cam! That was my hand!

Cam: Was it? Damn, and there I was thinking you were just happy to see me!

Cooper: [glares at Cam] Why did I even signup for this? [storms off]

Cam: [turns to Billy] Hey, Bills.

Billy: Umm…

Cam: [Flings an arm around Billy] How's the love life?

Billy: Cam...are you sure you're alright?

Cam: Fine. Fine. Why do you ask?

Billy: Nothing. No reason at all. It just seems a bit weird is all.

Cam: What's weird?

Billy: It's just I mean...I just feel like someone's trying to control things…I'm probably crazy though…

Cam: That is crazy Bills. This is all about you. And finding you the right man. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

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Billy: You're outside.

Johnathan: Yeah...I just wanted to get away from everyone. Have you noticed how Cam seems to be everywhere?

Billy: Yeah I have. It's sort of scary actually.

Johnathan:[shivers in the cool wind] Damn! Didn't think it'd get cold.

Billy: [takes off jacket] Here.

Johnathan: What about you?

Billy: [smiles] I live in Melbourne. I'm used to it!

Johnathan: [wraps the jacket around himself] Thank you.

Billy: [draws closer] Welcome.

Johnathan: I'm going to hate this game you know.

Billy: Why?

Johnathan: [touches Billy's face with gentle fingers] Seeing you with everyone else. It's going to kill me.

Nearby bush: [hisses] Yesss

Johnathan and Billy: [turn]

Bush: [mumble] Fuck!

Johnathan: [laughs] This is getting weirder by the minute!

Billy: Yeah. Wanna go inside?

Johnathan: [catches Billy's wrist] Wait.

Billy: [turns]

Johnathan: [kisses him softly] I am serious about this. [leaves]

Bush: [muffled cheering]

Billy: [freaked out]

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Host: It's time for the rose ceremony. Billy, there are four roses on the table. That means you will have to say goodbye to three hopefuls. Choose wisely.

Billy: [tentatively picks up a rose and looks up] I just want to say I like all of you and even if you don't get a rose, that doesn't mean I don't want you in my life. [takes a deep breath]. Justin.

Justin: [saunters forward]

Billy: [smiles] Will you accept this rose?

Justin: If it comes with a kiss…?

Some of the other contestants: [growls] Justin, you bloody-

Billy: [kisses Justin lightly on the cheek]

Justin: [takes the rose] Fine! [walks back]

Billy: Ben C.

Ben C: Hi Billy

Billy: Ben, will you accept this rose?

Ben C: [smiles] Gladly.

Billy: [smiles] Thank you.

Ben C: [walks back]

Billy: Cooper.

Cooper: You didn't have to.

Billy: I need you here.

Cooper: [smiles] Whatever you need, Billy.

Billy: Thanks Coop.

Cooper: [Takes the rose and walks back]

Host: There is only one rose left. Who will it be? His Storm captain, Cameron? One of his best friends, Greg? Or will it be the musical Jarryd? Or the beautiful Johnathan?

Billy: [takes a deep breath]

Some of the contestants : Come on Bills!

Billy: Sorry Cam! But my mind is already made up. Johnathan.

Johnathan: Really?

Billy: Always going to be you.

Johnathan: Thank you.

Host: Billy, you have a few moments to say goodbye to the other contestants before they leave.

Cam: Nice work, Billy.

Billy: Really? You're not mad?

Greg: [puts an arm around Cam] We're proud. We know you don't need us to look after you. Just remember what I said, yeah?

Billy: Yeah [hugs them both]

Jarryd: Bye Billy.

Billy: I'm sorry, Jarryd.

Jarryd: No, talking to you...I realised what I needed to do. So thank you.

Billy: [grins] You called them?

Jarryd: I'm gonna go visit them in New Zealand.

Billy: That's great. Good luck.

Host: I'm sorry guys and that's it. If you don't have a rose, please make your way out to the limo waiting outside.

Billy: Bye guys!

Host: Billy has made his choice. Next time the boys will go on their first dates. Who will kindle their romance and who will make disastrous blunders? Has Billy found his true love? Did Cam really leave? Only one way to find out, keep watching!

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Bonus online footage.

Host: We interviewed the boys to find out about what they're thinking at this stage of the competition.

Justin: Billy's hot! But that's just a bonus you know. This is a game and I want to win. It's as simple as that. Owww! Who threw that?

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Greg: What?

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Jarryd: It just seems a bit one sided. I mean, I'm here too you know!

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Cooper: I love him. Whatever happens in this game, it won't change anything.

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Ben C: Billy's lovely. I could definitely fall in love with him.

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Cam: I have a plan.

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Johnathan: There is only one reason I'm here. For Billy. I wouldn't do this for anyone else.

Shall be continued in The First Date!!