It's authentic, it's who I am and that's what I promised myself." .

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Rodney, the 29-year-old sales representative from Rancho Cucamonga, California, takes Michelle apple picking before introducing her to his mom and dad, who worry their son will be crushed if he doesn't make it to the end. .

Nevertheless, Michelle says she has a "really strong connection" with Rodney.

"If there's anything that I've learned about this process it's how much a short amount of time can change your feelings," she adds. "Every minute really does count when you're falling in love." ?

After introducing Michelle to his mom, dad, brother and sister-in-law, Joe says he sees himself a year from now married to Michelle, living in Minnesota and starting a family together. 

Previously: 'The Bachelorette' recap: Michelle Young gets Joe to open up about mental-health struggles

Rodney gives an emotional final farewellto Michelle: "I am falling in love with you