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Plus, viewers react to Episode 2s most heartwarming moments.

Everyone is watchingThe Golden Bachelor.

And fans were curious to see how Gerrys quest would unfold beyond thatchaotic first night.

Gerry Turner at ‘The Golden Bachelor’ rose ceremony in Episode 2.

Gerry also continued to narrow down his pool of potential partners.

(The debut season ofThe Golden Bacheloris only scheduled foreight episodes,so things are moving quickly!)

Once they arrived at their destination, an old-fashioned diner, the pair connected over similar stories of loss.

Marina and Gerry on ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ Photo via Getty Images

We have both been to hell and back, Gerry said.

We have the loss that weve overcome.

Were still alive and kicking.

That hope is huge.

You dont stop believing.

Naturally, Gerry and Theresa joined in.

Anothercommended the surprise, preferring it over an awkward private concert ANY DAY.

(The smell of cinnamon from a bakery reminded him of his wifes annual Christmas dessert.)

Even though I was sad earlier, I still felt hopeful, Nancy said.

So, theres joy in remembering.

But then, I still have hope moving forward.

And I think thats really important.

Guys, do the rose ceremony in chairs, she said.

You have people in here 60, 70, and above.

Do the rose ceremony in the chairs.

They have chair yoga,they have chair exercise,they have chair aerobics.

Wait, Where Is Marina?!

One contestant was conspicuously missing from the episode, leading fans to wonder on X:Where is Marina?

Marina wasnt sent home during a rose ceremony, but rather chose to leave of her own accord.

The Los Angeles-based educator had to return home unexpectedly due to a family situation.

Gerry says he fully understands, noting that commitment to family overrides just about everything else.

Marina expanded on her decision in anInstagram post: Leaving the show was difficult, choosing family was not!