I liked Emily (how could you not?) but it seems like her whole identity revolves around her "tragic story"...personally, I don't think she will ever give up her "claim to fame". In addition, her in-laws (the Hendrick's) are filthy rich and provide her with a very nice life in Charlotte. The whole "hospital event planner" was more of a figurehead role for 3 months only after the Hendrick's donated millions to the hospital. Emily has never really had to work outside a few gigs here and there and really isn't all that bright or interesting...she has excellent manners and always says the right/kind thing. People act like she's had it so tough and she really hasn't...her heart was broken but she's been quite comfortable with nannies, plastic surgery, vacations, etc. Emily likes being the center of attention and I think she just got caught up in all this and is now looking for a way out.
Brad, in my opinion, just wanted to be the "hero" and wanted to feed his huge ego to be the one that "rescued" Emily and became the "new love of her life".
My thoughts on the new bachelelorette Ashley Herbert?? Annoying as hell! I'd rather the other Ashley (Spivey) had been chosen as the new bachelorette.