But she’s willing to forgive him.
It’s official: Romance never retires.
EW caught up with the happy couple to hear more about their plans for the future.
Gerry and Theresa get engaged on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.Disney/John Fleenor
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congratulations!
Did you have those, and what was the hardest part about keeping the secret?
GERRY: We had one opportunity.
Kathy and Theresa at the talent show on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.ABC
THERESA: Weve been talking on the phone every single night hour-long, two-hour long conversations.
But there was only one in-person visit.
We really were longing for that.
Gerry hands Theresa the golden rose on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.ABC
What was the hardest part about keeping the secret?
GERRY: Keeping the secret!
[Laughs] Its like, youre so excited to share great news with someone.
Youre just filled with joy.
Its really great that I dont have to worry about those things.
THERESA: Hed say that over and over and over to me, You should be here with me.
But its hard to sublimate your joy.
That was the worst part for me.
You didnt tell your sisters, but your grandsons knew the secret?
A 6-year-old didnt tell anyone.
A 9-year-old, and an 11-year-old they didnt tell anyone.
They didnt tell a soul.
Not only are you guys planning a wedding, Im guessing youre also going to move in together.
Where are you in that process?
GERRY: So, this was one of the very interesting things that came out in the Fantasy Suites.
I had talked about living in Charleston, South Carolina or that area for the last two years.
So it instantly became the top of the list area for where were going to look for a house.
Theresa, how long are you going to make him pay for that?
THERESA: A long time!
Oh my gosh, hell never be able to make up for that.
I was slinking away, I was ready to go.
It was bad, it was real, and it was a mistake.
GERRY: The long pause on TV, however, was longer than the real-life pause.
THERESA: No, it wasnt!
GERRY: I was hoping for something there.
[Laughs]
Theresa, have you been able to talk to Kathy since the show ended?
Where do things stand with you two right now?
THERESA: Yeah, and were really good.
Seriously, it was a miscommunication…
Were all good, were wonderful.
Weve spoken, and were good.
Is there a Golden Bachelorettes text chain, and if so, can I join?
THERESA: Yeah, there is one!
And theres plans for us all to meet up [together].
Theres a beautiful texting chain.
Ill link you in.
Whats your best strategy for dealing with any negativity you encounter?
GERRY: I pretty much ignore it.
Im having the time of my life!
Whats been the most surprising positive reaction youve experienced?
If you guys had to choose a Golden Bachelorette, who would it be?
THERESA: Oh boy, we love them all.
Do you think were really going to give you one name?
[Laughs] Everybody deserves their own show.
Besides each other and your loved ones, whats one thing you both want at your wedding?
THERESA: For me, its family, its warmth, its laughter, its love.
I want warm moments.
I want it to be joyous.
And have good food!
GERRY: I just want good cake.
Maybe you could walk down the aisle to “Dont Stop Believin’”?
THERESA: Yeah, you never know.
Dont think I havent thought of that.
There are so many great songs from the show.
I have a list.
THERESA: Id like a band.
[To Gerry] You didnt tell me what you wanted.
GERRY: You get to choose.
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Theresa, where is that gold rose right now, and where do you plan to keep it?
GERRY: Yeah, its such a good question!
