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The couple is still having fun learning about each other.
InBachelorandBachelorettefinale episodes, leads often agonize over their decisions, andsurprisesarepractically de rigueur.
But the Nov. 13 conclusion to Joan VassosGolden Bachelorettejourney wasdecidedly drama-free.
Joan didnt need extra time to make her decision.
Joan hadnt told me that she loved me yet, right?
Fortunately, an unaired kiss assuaged his concern.
No one kisses you like that if theyre not interested, he says.
It said everything I needed to know.
The power of one single kiss.
(DuringAfter the Final Rose, ABC gifted them that exact trip.)
Next up, the couple will bring their broods together for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We have kids that are very similar, and theyve developed a friendship already, Joan says.
Theyre going to be stepbrothers and sisters one of these days, which is funny at this age.
But theyre all really excited about it.
Below, Joan and Chock talk about post-engagement surprises and planning (to plan) their wedding.
Whats the most surprising thing youve learned?
Chock:Joans competitive!
We do crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, tennis, cooking.
Everyone thought I was the competitive one.Thatsthe competitive one.
Joan:[Laughs.]
I learned what a caregiver he is.
I had to do some fittings with the stylist one day.
Youre not planning the wedding yet, but have you set a check-in time to revisit the conversation?
Joan:That may be smart for us to do.
Chock:Weve got holiday plans with our families.
Were going to spend time in New York getting a place.
Right after the first of the year would be a good time.
Its serious how to do it, where to do it, how many people to invite.
Joan:Planning a wedding is a big job, and were both a little tired right now.
The discussion can start when it feels good; I expect in the next several months.
Did you have a chance to see that?
Chock:to get to feel good about the experience, I didnt look at any of that.
It doesnt interest me.
I had great relationships with everyone, including Pascal.
So I dont know what he said, why he said it.
Youve both had to talk alotabout your relationship over the last 24 hours.
Chock:Ive got something X-rated, so I just wont say it.
Joan:We are just so compatible.
Thats kind of obvious, but you could see at the Disneyland date how we get along so well.
And its multiplied every time were together, like weve been married for five years.
Chock:And Im so trainable.
Joan:Hes like a puppy.
He doesnt have accidents in the house anymore hes good!
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
