Frank is definitely an "edited schmuck." I agree with you about the purpose of being there and, if Frank had unresolved feelings for Nicole, then yes, it is best that it happened now than later. However, last night was the first time I think I found myself not liking Frank at all.

IMO, Frank is an incomplete story. And this whole scene with Nicole simply verifies that. I wish we knew more about what happened with Frank in his past: Why did his relationship with Nicole end? Why did Frank really leave his job and go to Paris? Why is Frank really still living with his parents? Etc. I've said before that I really don't think Frank knows what he wants. Ali's stated purpose for going on the show was to find a husband? How could Frank possibly be that if he doesn't even know what he wants?

I also don't like how Frank has been the whole time about his relationship with Ali. I understand not competely opening up. I understand having reservations because she's been dating 25 other guys along the way. But this was a big unresolved part of Frank. It reminds me a little of Ali with Jake. She chose her job because Jake wasn't the "sure thing." Perhaps Frank chose Nicole because Ali wasn't the "sure thing."

There was something completely odd about that whole Nicole story. He has to go to Chicago to "find her." She obviously knew he was coming. It was just weird and odd to me.

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