Getting serious. Clayton Echard narrowed down the field of remaining women to his final four during the Monday, February 21, episode of The Bachelor.First, Sarah returned from her one-on-one date claiming that Clayton believed whoever said she wasn’t ready for an engagement was making a last-ditch effort to survive elimination. Mara owned up to warning Clayton about Sarah, and at the cocktail party, Mara accused Sarah of being overly confident and making the other women insecure by acting like she was going to win, which Sarah denied.
At the rose ceremony, Clayton sent home Mara and Eliza.The group subsequently traveled to Vienna, where Susie landed a one-on-one date.
Clayton appreciated that Susie made the most of every moment they had together and felt like everything else faded away when he was with her.
He was ready to take the next step with Susie, so he gave her a rose, making her the first woman to secure her spot ahead of hometowns.Rachel, Genevieve, Teddi, Gabby and Sarah then ended up on a group date, during which they participated in couples counseling with Clayton.
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