Episode 12 (S11E12) – The Final Rose

Both Nick and Shawn get the opportunity to meet Kaitlyn's family in Malibu. Things end up going smoothly for Nick who passes the mom test and gets the approval from Kaitlyn's father to have Kaitlyn's hand in marriage. The whole family seems to like Nick very much and are excited to meet Shawn. Kaitlyn and Nick embark on their last date at Marina del Rey with a nice boat ride. Kaitlyn and Shawn's final date is on a winery at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu; at first, things seem awkward, but they both attribute it to mutual feelings of intensity of the whole situation, particularly for Kaitlyn. However, they once again reconcile and continue to strengthen their connection later that evening. At the final rose ceremony, Kaitlyn steps out of the limo at the mansion and is escorted to the backyard by Chris Harrison. The first limo arrives, with Nick stepping out of the car. He is led to the backyard where he professes his love for Kaitlyn, who stops him before he gets down on one knee, to tell him that her heart is with someone else. Ultimately, Nick wishes Kaitlyn luck and heads home in the limo, claiming that he is "the biggest joke." Shawn arrives and heads to the backyard to profess his love to Kaitlyn, who then professes her love to Shawn. Down on one knee, Shawn asks Kaitlyn for her hand in marriage, and she happily accepts.