Due to the fact that there were two times as many hometown dates, they couldn't all be included in

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one episode of The Bachelorette. While Rachel Recchia visited the homes of Tino, Tyler, and Zach

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this week in preparation for Aven's hometown date the following week, Gabby Windey returned home

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this week with Erich, Jason, and Johnny. To meet Jason's family, Gabby, 31, first flew to New Orleans.

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They selected some beads to toss at onlookers from a balcony as they danced in the street to jazz music

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played live. Jason, 30, stated, "I just feel like we just have an awesome time together." Jason introduced

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Gabby to his father Michael at a park, where Michael complimented his son on being "a nice kid, a good man.

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Jason told his dad about their "energetic connection," and Michael remarked that he "could feel her warmth

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her easiness." While they were alone, Michael said to Jason, "You've been nonstop smiling and I've been

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so happy that I could be a part about it." "No matter what, you have my complete and unwavering support.

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I want to be the best man at your wedding if it's the real deal." Jason was grateful for his father's support

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of his friendship with Gabby. Jason informed the cameras, "My dad's promise that he supports me in

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whatever decision I make means everything to me. "I'll never forget this great occasion,"

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