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I can't listen to you without hearing orchestra.

NARRATOR: Previously...

I feel like you've just done 'Mind Made Up At First Sight'.

..Natalie and Collins officially left the experiment for good.

I know that love is out there for me.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

Hello, Tim.

And when Alessandra launched Intimacy Week...

WOMAN: Genital cupping. You stay there.

..Andrea and Richard's love continued to grow.

She takes my breath away.

And Timothy's insensitive comments...

Maybe come to bed with a shirt on.

..saw Lucinda fire back...

And I ask the same of you.

The dude's got a pair of boobs on him.

'Cause it goes both ways.

Let's get up.

..sending Alessandra to the rescue.

Closer, closer. Bodies against each other.

I feel more hopeful, and I feel committed to the experiment.

But for Lauren and Jonathan...

I really don't wanna do this!

Surely you think it's cringe too! I do think it's cringe...

Then say you think it's cringe! I'm not...I'm not looking...

..things took a drastic...

Give me no passion, give me nothing!

..and fiery turn.

I'm not a robot!

You're literally like, "I hate you."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Tonight...

Welcome, welcome. Have a seat.

..Alessandra's intimacy workshop...

I don't have sexual energy with her.

..sees Jack make a brutal confession.

I don't have a spark of, "I wanna have sex with this girl ASAP."

MAN: You can see that Tori is totally into him.

I wonder if she knows.

..as Ellie makes a shock revelation about her husband, Ben.

He was mocking me in a high-pitched voice.

He mocks you?

I am very much looking forward to talking to Ben

at the next commitment ceremony.

(LAUGHTER)

Plus...

Come here, you little sooky bear! (LAUGHS)

..as Intimacy Week continues...

..things heat up for some.

WOMAN: I think everyone wants to be with someone that makes them laugh.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

..but for others...

Do you feel attracted to Tristan?

..the spark is fading...

No.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

..as Sara and Tim reach breaking point.

I'm not turning the deep thing around!

It just feels like that's what it is.

It really feels like you're creating...

No, it's not! I apologised for that. ..a bigger problem.

That was not fair!

Oh, it feels like the gloves are off.

OK, I'm done. Yeah.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

As this year's Intimacy Week quickly approaches the halfway point...

..a night out has resulted in a setback for one of the couples.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Ben and I decided to go out for dinner tonight.

We were chatting about, like,

our expectations of after the show,

and...you know, and here I am,

like, bleating on about, you know, hoping for the best,

and you know, wanting a relationship, blah, blah, blah,

and then he asked me,

do I think that he's here for the right reasons,

or is he here trying to promote a podcast?

And I was like,

"Yeah, I believe that you're here for the right reasons."

And then he actually mocked me, and he said...

(HIGH-PITCHED) .."Oh, you're here for the right reasons!"

And it was really high-pitched,

and honestly, that struck a nerve,

and it made me feel really stupid,

and I just thought, "Well, you're just belittling me."

Why would you start that conversation last night and...

..and, then, like, go at me like that

and make me feel so stupid?

And to be honest, like, I actually feel very annoyed.

The way he treated me was just,

you know, really, really awful,

and I don't... I don't wanna stand for that.

And now I'm questioning whether or not he's here for the right reasons,

because, like, I don't wanna waste my time.

I'm not here for the... for the air time.

Like, I literally, whatever!

Like, I don't care.

I don't know what he's thinking.

Is he here for the right reasons? Like...

Now I do have a little bit of doubt.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(KNOCKING AT DOOR) (GASPS)

I got this one. You're getting it?

MAN: I love Intimacy Week!

The couples in our experiment

are on a fast-tracked relationship timeline.

Those who don't find an initial spark

can struggle to connect not just on a physical level,

but on an emotional one as well.

TRISTAN: Oooh, we got a letter. We did!

The exercises I give them during Intimacy Week

will help develop those bonds and open lines of communication

so that the relationships have the best possible chance of success.

"I want you to set up a photo shoot,

"complete with your sexiest outfits and poses.

"I have organised some props to help you.

"Enjoy. Alessandra."

"I have made you a list with a variety of turn-ons,

"fantasies, and sexual activities for you to discuss."

So, that's the list of activities. Here we go!

You were asking for a list the other day.

JAYDEN: A few things. Lots of items.

There's gonna be a few different things. I'm excited for this.

I think we got our own Polaroid camera.

Yeah, so, we can stick them on our wall and keep them for...

Oh! Oh! It's a chef thing. (LAUGHS)

'Cause you can just be a naked chef.

You don't even need the rest of the props.

And strawberries.

Oh, my god! Look at all these things!

Filming sex. Yeah, OK.

So, you're a hard yes for that? Hard yes.

There you go!

And then once it's filmed, what do you do with it?

Send it out to all the people. (LAUGHS)

What do you reckon?! (BOTH LAUGH)

(LAUGHS)

I, um...I may have taught Richard a thing or two already.

(LAUGHS)

Biting a partner, being bitten by a partner?

Why are you smiling?

(LAUGHS) You're a biter.

I always bite you. (LAUGHS) You bite me!

EDEN: Oh!

Jayden will take any excuse to take his clothes off. He loves it.

I'm almost used to you dressing up now,

'cause you do it so often.

He's having fun and being silly,

so this task was right up Jayden's alley.

It's time for dessert. (EDEN LAUGHS)

(LIVELY BIG BAND RHYTHMS)

(LAUGHTER)

I love it. He makes me laugh a lot.

Stunning! (LAUGHS)

I think everybody wants to be with someone that makes them laugh.

(LAUGHTER)

(BIG BAND MUSIC SWELLS)

Down the hall, the mood is tense in Jonathan and Lauren's apartment.

Yesterday was intense.

Like, we had some really tough discussions

out of the topics that the experts gave us.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Often the most intimate experiences can come from simple acts,

like looking deep into someone's eyes.

(BLEEP)!

Three minutes. Let's get it over with.

This is cringe! We have to do it.

I know, but surely you think it's cringe too!

I do think it's cringe. Then say you think it's cringe!

I'm not looking forward to it at all.

If you think it's cringe, say that! We have to do it.

Sometimes I think he is just trying to get through this experience

with as least conflict and as...

..you know, the path of least resistance.

I need to hear your thoughts about stuff like this.

Give me no passion. You give me nothing!

You just give me, like... like, autopilot.

This morning, they've decided to draw a line in the sand

and give Intimacy Week their full effort

in the hopes of building a more intimate connection.

Yesterday was probably the worst day we've had.

We've just been kind of skating through, to be honest,

and it's all just been a bit like, you know, just...just bleugh!

It's not just one person's fault.

Yeah, well, we're gonna give it a crack.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Yeah, I mean, we've both said that we're gonna try, so let's just try.

I think we're both definitely willing to put in the work

and see what happens,

but we'll need to see what happens.

It's one thing to say it and one thing to actually do it.

It's a fresh day. It is.

(KNOCKING AT DOOR)

Uh, we spoke too soon! (LAUGHS)

We're like, "Today's gonna be peaceful and...oh.

"OK."

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(GROANS)

I'm deceased.

Oh, god! This is gonna be tough for us.

I'm having a full menty B.

(LAUGHS)

"Nothing beats a classic hug,

"and it can be incredibly intimate if you completely succumb."

Don't get a boner. That would be so awkward.

(JONATHAN LAUGHS)

(INHALES)

Mmm.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Over at Tori and Jack's apartment,

Tori can't stop herself from admiring the view.

You have a pink moment going on here.

Pink balm, pink ball, pink...shaker.

Cool, cool, cool, cool.

Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool, cool.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'll hold the football.

Great. Love that.

(JACK GRUNTS)

Right from the start, Tori was blown away by her husband...

Hi! Hey! How are you?

I'm Tori. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Jack is so gorgeous.

It's, like, what more could you want, honestly?

..and her mum was also smitten.

Even if it doesn't work, just come home with Mum.

(LAUGHTER)

What? He's lovely!

On their honeymoon, the attraction grew even more powerful for Tori.

Him swinging like Tarzan was, like...

It was a vision, really, wasn't it?

The hair, body.

The water just runs off him.

Glistening in the sun.

Something I could watch... all day, really. All day.

But despite that,

the couple still haven't consummated their marriage.

Tori and Jack. Who would've thought?

So, she's hoping Intimacy Week can help them to finally seal the deal.

Can I just skim this one too, please?

Sorry, babe. Against the rules. Cook, cool, cool.

Cool, cool? Yep, sweet.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Oh! Don't! Don't!

"Feeling desired and sexy is extremely important

"for the longevity of any romantic relationship.

"Getting physically closer builds confidence.

"With this in mind,

"I've organised something that could not only inject a bit of fun,

"but may also dial up the passion."

Genital cupping.

What the hell is that?

I'm excited about this task.

Jack and I, we haven't had sex yet.

There's no denying I'm attracted to Jack,

and now we need to cup each other.

Cup it, but don't touch it.

Just so close, but not too close.

It's like saying, "Just look at that chocolate.

"Just think about what it tastes like."

Babe, I'm probably just gonna eat the chocky.

Jack is delicious.

Like, let's go. (LAUGHS)

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Just...you just come close.

Little turn.

(LAUGHS)

Show me your position.

Is this where you want me?

Are you going lefty, righty? Yeah, just open the legs a bit.

Put your foot under... Sir, take me to dinner first.

Like that - yeah, like that.

I've never dated someone like Jack before, ever.

That dominant masculine energy.

Yeah, he gives me "I wanna rip your clothes off" vibe.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

JACK:

TORI:

The eye gazing, I really liked,

'cause I love, like, intimidating, like, eye contact.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'm eating you!

I am consuming you with my eyes and you didn't even (BLEEP) know it -

although I think he does know it.

Yeah.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I'm very intuitive,

so, like, I know what he's thinking

before he verbalises what he's thinking,

but he's definitely wanting to progress.

At this point, I'm ready for us to be, like, rooting like rabbits.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(ALARM BEEPS) There it is.

Rip them off. (LAUGHS)

Good job.

Like, Alessandra, take a day off, mate. Put your feet up.

Have a mimosa, for Christ's sake, because...

Just showing off now.

..things are definitely, like, heating up.

Good? God, you're nice.

How funny if he was like, "Yeah, nah, things are pretty low-key, eh?"

(LAUGHS) And I'm like, "Yeah, things are really heating up."

(LAUGHS)

Next...

Truthfully, I don't have massive sexual energy with Tori.

..Alessandra's intimacy workshop reveals all.

I just don't have a spark of,

"I wanna have sex with this girl ASAP."

MAN: I wonder if Tori knows.

NARRATOR: As Intimacy Week continues,

Tim is hoping it's the catalyst he and Sara need

to reignite the romance in their relationship,

which has been under strain since Confessions Week...

Ohhh!

..when Sara refused to do the phone swap task.

So, you feel strongly about not doing it?

Yeah, I do.

I haven't given you a reason not to trust me.

But Tim waited till they were on the couch

to reveal his true feelings.

Wonder why you were, like, so against doing that task.

Feelings triggered by his past.

So, my last relationship ended tumultuously.

She was unfaithful.

How present is that betrayal?

The element of trust is gonna be a roadblock for me.

Like, a hurdle.

And now Tim's hoping to finally put the past behind him...

I'm gonna read it here first.

SARA: No! (LAUGHS)

..so he can move forward with Sara.

My reaction off the phone task,

I feel like that's to be expected,

considering, like, my history.

So, I'm just gonna try and work on my trust issues,

because I don't wanna project onto her

and I don't wanna tell her she's doing something

that maybe she's not doing.

"So, for this task,

"I want you to gaze into your partner's eyes for three minutes.

"Allow yourself to be vulnerable and to be present in the moment,

"but be careful not to stare your partner now."

(LAUGHTER)

(LAUGHS) "This experience should be intimate and sensual."

(LAUGHS) Don't stare me down.

You're actually really good with eye contact.

That's where I get my read on people.

Right. (LAUGHS)

Let's get into it.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Like, I actually don't mind staring into Tim's eyes.

I mean, he's gorgeous...

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Also, I could tell that he was, like...

..like, trying to communicate with me.

I think he's trying to build that intimacy,

and not used to it.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Tim's such a lovely guy.

And I've been pulling back,

but I need to appreciate his niceness.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(ALARM BEEPS) Oh!

Were you thinking anything when you were looking at me?

It's...it's different,

like, just staring into each other's eyes.

I thought you had really pretty eyes.

So, I always thought that.

Oh, that's nice. Thanks.

What do you think?

I was trying to communicate with you.

Really?!

What were you communicating?

(LAUGHS) I was giving off intentions.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

First and foremost, I do wanna support you.

I wanna be, like...I wanna show you that I'm on your team.

You know, that I'm with... here for you, here for you, so...

Oh! That's sweet.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I think Tim really likes me.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I think he does. (CHUCKLES)

He shows that he really likes me.

I think he's, like, really trying to build this connection,

like, seriously.

So, I'm hopeful.

I feel like we were paired up for a reason.

So, I'm hoping that I can moved past any speedbumps we've had,

that we kind of build on that romantic connection,

that I let my walls down -

that I let him in, I guess.

(LAUGHS)

And while Sara and Tim have managed to deepen their connection

through Alessandra's eye gazing task,

across the hall at Ellie and Ben's apartment,

the intimacy has completely stalled

following a fight at their dinner last night.

Yeah, we're pretty good.

I mean, yesterday, they had been better.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Yeah, she did get frustrated.

When I said, "Why are we here?" talking about the experiment,

and if there's an opportunity after the experiment.

It wasn't well received.

You know, there was no yelling or anything,

but Ellie's extremely sensitive,

and it's hard to have a conversation when someone's very emotional.

We just weren't really on the same page.

I don't know. For me, it's not a great big deal.

ELLIE: The conversation last night has planted seeds in my mind,

like, doubting his intentions.

He's not thinking about me when he's chatting about future plans.

He's actually thinking about opportunities

that exist outside of the experiment,

and I'm like, "Um, hello? I'm right here."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

It has made me feel like I just have tons of doubts

about how Ben really feels about me...

..but if he's not here for the right reasons...

..then I'm going to leave.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

ALESSANDRA: After seeing how beneficial my intimacy workshop was

with all the couples last year,

I've invited this year's brides and grooms

to separate group workshops...

MAN: Oh! Hello!

..where they can speak freely...

Good morning! How are we?

Welcome, welcome. Have a seat.

..and take away information they can implement

to strengthen their own relationships

through the experiment and beyond.

How formal of everyone to give me a handshake!

Nice to see you!

I like your hug, Richard!

Hey! (LAUGHS) How are you?

You see the man of experience? He goes in for the hug.

(LAUGHTER)

Welcome, everyone.

Intimacy Week has begun, as you all well know,

and this is the one chance I get to chat to all of you,

in this kind of setting,

about matters pertaining to intimacy.

In this experiment,

people think Intimacy Week is, like, "Sex Week! Whoo!"

It's all about sex. (LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)

And sex is a component, but it goes way deeper.

Intimacy is about building trust

so that, then, you can feel safe to share your vulnerabilities.

So, having that in mind,

I wanna know how everybody's doing with the first activities

that you were asked to partake in for Intimacy Week.

Let's start with...Richard!

Yeah. MAN: Horn dog Rich.

From what we saw at the commitment ceremony,

I imagine this is gonna be, like, a fun week for you,

just kind of exploring and getting close,

but I may be wrong.

Tell me how... It's been a fun...

..the experience was. It's been a fun week for us.

OK.

We are... Surprise, surprise.

..extremely compatible, sexually.

It's just ridiculous.

We first had sex on the morning of our honeymoon.

The first...didn't wait too long! (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)

I woke up in the morning and I just felt...

..I was, like, "Yeah, she's it, she's it."

And I knew straight away, and it just worked.

(LAUGHTER)

And off we went, and since then, it's just been great.

We did the eyes thing, and that was...I loved that.

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

That's how I feel... Yeah?

..when I look at you, yeah.

I just feel...yeah.

You already adore me? I adore you.

Ohh! Thanks, Richard.

I'm very sensitive, and I get quite emotional.

I like eye contact,

and look into the soul, and all that.

So, the eyes thing was really good for me.

That's amazing.

Your experience goes beyond simply physical.

It really connects you, and it feeds the relationship.

Yep.

And that's where you get the really high-quality difference

between being with somebody that you've fallen in love with

or simply can partake and have good sexual chemistry with.

Exactly.

And there is a difference, and you will feel it...

Yeah. ..when you experience it.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Jack?

Yes?

Tell me about your experience so far with Intimacy Week.

Yeah, look, we had a good time.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

We had, um...a list,

and it was, like, kinks, desires, sexual preferences.

I got a bit freaky-deaky.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

So, I said golden shower.

(LAUGHTER)

MAN: Yes! (LAUGHTER)

Was that on the list?

That was on the list. Oh.

That was on the list. (LAUGHTER)

(LAUGHTER)

Jack's into some weird shit! That's what I found out.

Like, Jesus Christ, don't go out with him on a Friday night.

(LAUGHS)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'm a bit of a dominate in the bedroom.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I just like to lead and like to kind of have it my way.

And 'cause we haven't been intimate, it's all just talk at the moment.

Who's holding that back?

Truthfully, I don't have massive sexual energy with her.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I think she's sexy.

I just...I don't have a spark of,

"I wanna have sex with this girl ASAP."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Jack said to the boys,

that, sexually, he wasn't attracted to Tori,

which really surprised me.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

You can see that Tori's totally into him.

Yeah, I wonder if she knows.

(TENSE MUSIC FADES)

Ben, how has it been for you?

It's been easy. Things are good.

Ellie's terrific, and, yeah, I think she's happy with me.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

OK, and the topic that we talked about on the couch,

whether you wanna have children or not, I'm curious -

do you find yourselves like you're on the same page?

Yeah, like...

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..only two weeks in - we're still getting there. (LAUGHS)

OK.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Figuring this out should be the priority,

because it may be a dealbreaker for her, I think.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Yeah.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Ellie is a lovely, beautiful, smiling, happy,

and very intelligent woman,

and he danced around the subject of wanting kids again.

It does make you question his motives for being here,

um, and it's just...it's a bit ick.

So, I don't buy Ben at all.

I just go, "Nah."

Next...

He was mocking me. He mocks you?

..Ellie's shock revelation about Ben.

Something's fishy here.

..leads to one of the most surprising moments...

Um, had a bit of an epiphany today.

..the experiment's ever seen.

And I just realised what I want.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

ALESSANDRA: Hello! Hi!

Welcome, ladies.

Grab a seat.

Hi! (LAUGHTER AND CHATTER)

Welcome, everybody.

I love how you're all bunched up over there.

(LAUGHTER)

We just wanna be super close. We love each other.

We love each other.

Is everybody comfortable? Yes.

Let's get this going.

This is Intimacy Week, as you know.

I've had a chance to chat to your husbands about it already...

(LAUGHTER)

..but now I wanna hear how things are going from your perspective.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Dona Sara! Hola! (LAUGHS)

Intimacy Week was good.

Tim and I did the gazing task.

Um, that one, I think, was a little bit...

..like, we were giggling throughout, little bits and pieces.

Giggles are OK.

(LAUGHTER)

And it was sweet, 'cause I could tell he was, like,

speaking to me with his eyes.

(ALL MURMUR) And then, at the end, I asked him!

Like, "What were you thinking about?"

He was like, "I was setting intentions."

(ALL EXCLAIM) That's sweet.

WOMAN: That's so sweet!

So, he's just...yeah, he's really trying, which is so sweet.

That's amazing.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Cassandra... Yeah?

..tell us about your experience so far this week.

Oh, no. (LAUGHS)

Um...we're just kind of at this

bit of an... a cooler temperature than usual.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

He's...he's kind of... he has these moods.

So, he goes up and down.

I hate myself.

Like, the way I look. Um, I think I sound annoying as well.

From day one, I have told him I think he's,

the whole package of Tristan, I absolutely adore,

I am so attracted to.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

And it was there, but his moods, his energy,

all just, yeah, are turning me off.

Oh, Cass! Cass.

Yeah, what would it take?

I...I really hope it comes back.

Like, he is phenomenal.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

He's the best person!

(WOMEN EXCLAIM) Yeah.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

You could get that back.

It's not out of the realm of possibilities.

When things cool off,

it doesn't necessarily mean that things are dead.

He clearly is really struggling at the moment.

What you need is for him to be in his power.

WOMEN: Yeah!

Because real strong confidence is very, very sexy.

It is. 100%.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Ellie, tell me how the experience, so far,

of this Intimacy Week has been like for you.

I was really looking forward to this week,

because we have been intimate and very touchy-feely.

So, I did the hug with him. OK.

But I'm not feeling really connected with Ben.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

To be honest, this week, you know, I...

..my feelings towards Ben have changed.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, we went out for dinner,

and it was my idea to have a date night.

And then he asked me if I believe he's here for the right reasons.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I just kept saying, "I believe you, I believe you."

I said it four times.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

And then he was mocking me.

(IMPACT BOOMS)

He mocks you?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'm so sorry that happened.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

What was the reasoning for mocking you?

We were talking about, like,

the reasons of why we're here for the experiment,

and I said, "Well, I'm here to find love."

And then he asked me if I believed he's here for the right reasons,

and I just kept saying, "I believe you, I believe you.

I said it four times,

and then he was mocking me, in a high-pitched voice,

saying, "I believe you!"

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

He asked...he asked you the question.

What are his real intentions, then, if it's not to find someone?

I don't know,

'cause my cousin brought up something at our wedding

about...him being here to promote himself,

and he was talking about opportunities after the show,

and I'm like... "Hey, you're married."

Even on the couch...

And then he changed his mind twice about wanting to have kids.

I was like, "Something's fishy here."

WOMAN: Yeah, like, you do wanna have them, or you don't.

If you were to ask me that question maybe ten years ago,

"Ben, do you wanna have children?" probably would've said no.

But I asked you, like, yesterday. It wasn't ten years ago.

Yeah, yeah, so, I've changed, and I'm gonna continue to change.

At this point, do you want children or not?

Well, if I meet someone who wants that,

I'm open for that to be my journey.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, at the moment, like, I'm not 100% certain on it.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Probably, like, 50-50 on it.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

That was all lip service, in my opinion.

Yeah.

I'm wanting to give this experiment the best shot,

and I feel like he just has to make, like, a joke about everything.

So, I am really second-guessing his reason for being here.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

TORI: No, it didn't surprise me. Ben's an idiot.

He is just, like, this controlling...like, man-child.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

The mocking, the jokes,

the sitting on the couch next to your wife,

telling the experts that when he finds the right person,

he'll have kids with them, and you're like, "You are...

"You're either, like, stupid,

"or you've got balls bigger than Texas,"

because I would not be saying that.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I just want to validate your response and your feeling,

because of course,

any one of us would have felt exactly the same way

if we were mocked by our partner.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

It's totally disrespectful to mock somebody,

especially if it's about tackling a topic that is serious.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

If you're thinking long-term and building a life with someone,

you need, like, really concrete things

about the kind of life you wanna lead.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Do you want children?

Do you not want children?

I am very much looking forward to talking to Ben

at the next commitment ceremony.

(LAUGHTER)

Struck in!

You know, there's a little whisper of, like,

"Oh, you know, I had a feeling he wasn't here for the right reasons."

I was thinking he was here for the right reasons,

and I try and believe that,

because all I've ever wanted in life

is to get married and start a family,

but a little part of me is now doubtful.

I don't really know where we're at.

Yeah, it feels pretty crap.

(MELANCHOLY MUSIC)

NARRATOR: Next...

Um, had a bit of an epiphany today.

..it's the most unexpected revelation.

ELLIE: What?

And it hit me today. It hit you today?

(KNOCKS AT DOOR)

And still to come, Alessandra offers some much-needed help...

Do you feel attracted to Tristan?

..but is it too little, too late?

No.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Plus...

TORI: The sexual tension, the sexual chemistry, it's absolutely there.

It'd be very telling if you go through, like, Intimacy Week

and then you don't sleep together.

..is Tori about to get a rude awakening?

JACK: I love having power and control.

Yeah, the ball is in my court. That's where I like it.

NARRATOR: Following Alessandra's workshops,

she has provided the couples with some nighttime marital aids

to help them navigate the rest of Intimacy Week.

Ooh. Yeah. (LAUGHS)

Ooh, wow.

Alright.

Oh my goodness. There's a lot in here.

OK, one dare.

Slowly suck on your partner's...

What?

..finger.

What more could you want, truly?

Um, this is cute, pink moment.

It dead set matches my nails.

Maybe we start with that one.

(LAUGHS)

This would be good for us.

Games? Games.

"How do you feel loved by me

and what is that why I don't want you?"

We'll skip... We'll come back to that in a couple of years.

Maybe give that a couple of years.

LUCINDA: This is wild.

I've never played with something like that.

I'm very curious. (TIMOTHY LAUGHS)

These things have got character. They're sort of... You know?

They do all sorts of bits and pieces at the same time.

It's going to be a fun night. (LAUGHS)

I mean, you can have that if you want.

That just did, like... block it out, basically.

You've got a blindfold

just to, kind of, really stay in the dark

with whatever I'm going to get up to tonight.

And I have offered some earplugs too.

Well, I'm going to go to bed. (LAUGHS)

For me,

the box could not have come at a better time. (LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: And while Lucinda is excited for some self-romance,

it's a different mood at Ellie and Ben's apartment.

After some tough questions from Alessandra

at the intimacy workshop

led Ben to an epiphany.

Hi! (CHUCKLES)

You're looking fabulous. I didn't get to see your outfit.

I know, you didn't get to see me I didn't get to see you.

Hi. Mm. (KISSES) Good to see ya.

How was your afternoon?

Great.

You want to grab a seat?

I would love to... Yeah.

..these boot are killing me.

But... (LAUGHS)

Well, take them off.

Yeah, help me unzip.

Yeah, how was it? Did you have fun with the boys?

I did.

So, I did have a bit of a moment today.

Like, I was just at the gym

and then I had a phone chat with my sister-in-law,

had my niece and nephew in the background.

They were crying and screaming, but it just made me smile.

Yep.

And I just realised what I want.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

So, does that...

Does that mean you are here for the right reasons?

It means that I'm ready to settle down proper.

I do want to have kids in the future.

What?

You're actually... (CHUCKLES) It hit me today.

It hit you today.

Do you know, it's really random that you just tell me that

because I literally just said to the girls today,

"I am not sure of Ben's intentions any more"

Well, this is what I want.

There was no fireworks, there was no revelation.

It was just like, "Ha. Yeah".

It's just so random

that I said on the couch to, like, the girls

and then you just say that then.

Like, are we, like, on the same wavelength?

Are you reading my mind?

Yeah, it's just... I do want to have kids in the future.

This is what I'm waiting for. That makes me happy to hear.

(BOTH CHUCKLING)

OK, it's a bit random,

but, I mean, I'm pleased to hear that answer, of course.

He knows, you know, I definitely wanted to hear that.

It just feels right.

Better late than never (CHUCKLES)

I'm really grateful that you opened up to me, and told me that.

It's what I've been asking for the last, like, three weeks...

(LAUGHS) ..for you to say that.

And it's just taken you after intimacy...

I know. ..with Alessandra.

ELLIE (VOICE OVER): It obviously shows he does care about me.

Yeah.

Oh! Meant to spent a big day.

Oh, it's a pinot! Yeah.

(LAUGHS)

Is it too early to say the L word?

Nah, I'm just kidding.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

Hey, that's so nice of you, thank you.

Really appreciate that.

Aww.

NARRATOR: Coming up...

The heat is turned up on Intimacy Week.

TORI: I don't see how we go through, like, Intimacy Week,

and don't sleep together.

Next thing you know, you're attending the (INDISTINCT).

NARRATOR: Or so Tori thinks.

JACK: It's not...

It's not like a big wow-factor for me.

NARRATOR: Before...

I don't know what else to do

to make you feel more secure in this relationship.

I'm done.

Uh, it feels like the gloves are off.

NARRATOR: ..Sara and Tim reach crisis point.

Oh, it's (BLEEP) doing my head in.

Um...

NARRATOR: As Intimacy Week continues

more tasks are arriving at the couples' apartments

to help strengthen their romantic bonds.

(KNOCKING)

SARA (SING-SONG) Another task.

RICHARD: (SINGING) # Knock, knock, knocking at Heaven's door. #

Is it flowers?

Intimacy Week. (LICKING SOUND) (LAUGHS)

"Nothing beats a classic hug".

I love a good hug.

"It's comforting, it's warm

"and it can be incredibly intimate if you completely succumb to it."

"Allow yourself to melt in your partner's hug

"for three minutes."

Should we just get started then?

Come here, you little shnuggie bear.

Three minutes.

Yeah.

(INDISTINCT) Thank you.

Are we talking or silent?

I don't know. Let's just enjoy. Mwah.

EDEN (VOICE OVER): Confessions Week.

We obviously had a bit of a hiccup

with Jayden in the confession letter.

Did cause a bit of a drama between us.

But Intimacy Week for Jayden and I has been really good

and it's built a lot of trust between us.

So, I've really enjoyed it.

One of my top love languages is physical touch.

So, yeah, Jayden is great at giving that.

I could fall asleep. Me too.

SARA: I do like hugging.

(BOTH CHUCKLING)

SARA (VOICE OVER): Tim's love language is physical touch.

So, yeah, it was really special.

Tim and I perfectly fit in each other's arms.

(TIMER RINGING)

Did that feel long or short?

Um, that felt longer than the eye gazing one.

How did that feel for you?

Do you know why it felt longer? Why?

Because I set the timer for four minutes.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

Richard!

I got an extra minute out of you, buddy.

(LAUGHS) That was a four-minute hug.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

NARRATOR: Over at Tori and Jack's apartment,

Tori is enjoying playing some ball games

with her husband.

(LAUGHS)

And she's still blissfully unaware of Jack's workshop revelation

that he feels no sexual spark with her.

I'm vibing the cardigan.

Oh, you like the cardy?

I like it.

Do you know we're, like, matching if I didn't have this cardigan on?

Look at this.

(LAUGHS)

These let you morph into to me or something.

I think you're morphing into me. OK.

TORI (VOICE OVER): Intimacy Week's been really good.

Jack and I, we are very secure and very strong.

That's what it feels like.

(INDISTINCT) What?

I look at the other couples in this experiment

that are sleeping together,

and I'm like...

"Why aren't I sleeping with my husband?"

And now it's like Intimacy Week,

the most, like, horniest of settings, right?

I'm like, "Mm, business".

Stay tuned, watch this space.

(CHUCKLES)

Um, yeah.

"For this task, I want you and your partner

"to share a five-minute make out session

"that makes your partner feel desired".

Who kisses for five minutes?

That's a long time.

It's not going to go for five minutes.

Two minutes? Yeah.

Alright, let's go.

(CHUCKLES) I'll follow you.

TORI (VOICE OVER): I'm not nervous at all about this task.

I'm excited. Do you know what I'm saying?

It's like your kissing fully clothed.

Thirty seconds later,

you don't know what day it is, where your clothes are,

and what room you're in.

Like... (LAUGHS)

Pucker up.

(CHUCKLES)

(SENSUAL MUSIC PLAYING)

(KISSING SOUNDS)

TORI (VOICE OVER): I'm a very sexual person.

And the sexual tension,

the sexual chemistry's absolutely there.

I can feel that.

And I know that he feels that too.

He's got the softest lips. Like...

The softest.

Firm....grip.

And I'm thinking about all the things

that could be happening,

and all the things that I don't want my mother to see.

(CHUCKLES)

Next thing you know, you're attending the (INDISTINCT).

(LAUGHING) Safety first.

I don't see how we go through, like, Intimacy Week...

and don't sleep together.

JACK (VOICE OVER): Tori likes the attention from me.

She likes me to kiss her, and hold her, and touch her.

But it's not...

It's not, like, a big wow-factor for me.

(KISSING SOUNDS)

It's not there for me yet.

But I, 100 percent, like to feel desired in a relationship.

Knowing that Tori's into me and wants me...

does make me feel good and sexy.

I love having power and control

and I know I've got her where I want her.

Yeah, the ball is in my court. It's where I like it.

(LAUGHS)

Tell you that, right now.

That's it.

TORI: SIGHS) Yeah.

NARRATOR: Next...

I was a little concerned

because I know that you guys are having some difficulties.

..can Alessandra work her magic...

I had an idea of what I thought I wanted to do with you.

..and get one of the experiment's most beloved couples back on course?

His energy, his mood,

these thoughts that he's latched on to.

Cassandra and Tristan are one of the strongest matches this year,

sharing deep values and common goals.

But after hearing Cassandra

speak about their intimacy issues at the workshop...

(KNOCKING)

..I've decided to stop by their apartment

in the hopes of getting the couple back on track.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER and LAUGHTER)

How are you?

It's my hope that I can give them tools

to learn to listen to one another and grow their connection.

So, how nerve-racking is it that I'm here?

(LAUGHTER)

I see the faces, of "Oh my god, she came to see us".

Yeah.

I was a little concerned

because I know that you guys were having some difficulties.

What has been going on?

Um, he directly asked me

"Are you physically attracted to me, or not".

And I'm just, like,

"This is what I'm trying to tell you,

"that there is more to it then just the physical side".

And he said, "Cass, to me..."

He's like, "I've heard everything you're telling me before.

"People say, um, that, like, I'm funny, I'm tall.

"Or great sense of attitude, humour.

"Eyes, dimples, I've heard all this before.

"But I've never heard you say, 'I'm physically attracted to you'".

I don't find myself attractive at all.

It would be nice to hear it from someone else.

It's almost like,

you have an expectation of what you want to hear.

I do, and that's what I've been kind of resonating.

Like, she says all these amazing things

and then it's just like, you're just looking for a way...

I kind of want it, not to, uh...

Like, kind of... How do I explain?

I'm kind of trying to find some fault in it, I guess,

if that makes sense.

It's a little self-sabotage.

Yes, that's exactly what it is. Self-sabotage.

So, my question is,

today, do you feel attraction to one another today?

Tristan, yes or no?

I... Of course I still feel attracted to Cass.

Like, yes, yeah. Yes.

I ask you, Cassandra, do you, right now, today,

do you feel attracted to Tristan?

No.

What is turning you off about Tristan?

His energy, his mood,

these thoughts that he's latched on to.

(NERVOUS CHUCKLE)

I don't have a tissue.

You're OK.

I am sorry about bringing your energy down.

Didn't know she was feeling that bad.

I was too in my head to notice that.

You've been down.

It's infected your energy

and now you're looking at things negatively as well.

Like, I didn't know about her sad,

and, like, now, it's like... It's weird.

It's weird.

So, coming in today,

I had in my mind an idea

of what I thought I wanted to do with you

that we try the eye gazing, while I'm here.

I would love to see how you undertake that.

The cushions, get them out of the way.

(LAUGHTER)

We don't need cushions in the middle.

Just face one another.

As much... Get as close as you feel comfortable with.

(SENTIMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING)

As you're gazing into each other's eyes

and feeling each other's energies

flowing from one body to the next through your hands,

you can in the back of your mind, both of you,

remind yourselves of things that you appreciate about the other.

CASSANDRA (VOICE OVER): I realise that I'm just missing Tristan.

I'm missing him so much and what we had.

As I stand in front of you today,

about to go on the crazy adventures that we'll have in our lifetime,

I can promise you we'll both shine bright, like a diamond.

(APPLAUSE) They were beautiful.

Thank you. Thank you.

You sound like the male version of me, really.

(LAUGHS)

Pretty, lovely. It looks pretty.

But he kissed me! He's so... In the best Tristan-y way possible.

(EXHALING) Ahh.

CASSANDRA (VOICE OVER): I'm just missing all that so much.

And I was just feeling him,

and trying to just look at him,

everything again, from fresh eyes,

and I felt instantly better.

He doesn't want to hurt me. He doesn't want to push me away.

He's just... He's just as scared as I am.

I just want to give Tristan a big hug and a squeeze.

That's how I'm feeling.

I just want to get back to us.

ALESSANDRA: And I would say

one really big deep breath together.

TRISTAN (VOICE OVER): Oh, I'm so glad she visited today.

It was terrifying, but, like, good terrifying.

She really helped me and Cass

and it's put us back in a better direction.

And I really hope that we keep going down this way.

And a I really long grounding exhale to bring this exercise to a close.

(EXHALES)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER) Mm.

Thank you. I can't thank you enough.

Thank you. There's not enough words.

My goal is now just to make Cass happy.

That's just it.

NARRATOR: Despite their emotional intimacy

going from strength to strength this week...

Tim is nervous.

He has something important to tell Sara.

So, um, you know how we were on the couch,

and we were sort of talking about sparks, you know?

Building our spark together. Yeah.

Um...

So, I've uh... I've booked us a little date.

Oh, what? Yeah.

Oh, cute!

SARA (VOICE OVER): That was so cute.

Oh, I was not expecting that.

I feel like he's such a lovely guy. I verbalise, like...

I really, like, you know, little gestures,

like planning dates, like the courting stuff.

Like, that's all really important to me.

He is really trying to listen to what I want.

So, I'm like, that's sexy.

Like, I love that stuff.

I love that. That's so cute.

(CHUCKLES)

Aw, where are we going?

Sara wants the guy to be direct and, you know, take the lead.

It was a good reaction, yeah.

Sounds like she's excited for the date,

and hopefully we can keep it light, and fun, and flirty

and just enjoy each other's company

and have a nice little date together.

Oh, I'm excited.

Yeah, it's going to be good.

Gonna be a good day. Yay.

NARRATOR: While Sara is excited for her date with Tim tomorrow,

some of the other couples have embarked on dates of their own.

And after a successful visit from Alessandra

earlier in the day...

Cassandra and Tristan have renewed pep in their step.

About, like, happy wife, happy life, it's pretty much fun.

You know I can't paint.

Well, luckily I can.

Today, we're going to be doing a kink yoga class.

So, who wants to tie who?

I'm going to tie him.

Great. What can I say?

(LAUGHTER)

Is this safe?

LUCINDA: It's therapy.

I've seen shit like this and it doesn't end well.

You ready to freeze your balls off?

Mine is called, 'Tristan as a Husband'.

Ta-da! (LAUGHS) That's not bad. That's alright.

CASSANDRA (VOICE OVER): This is Tristan.

Like, if I blocked that, blocked his name.

It's called, 'Casa da Cass'.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

(LAUGHING) He drew my boobs!

He hasn't even seen my boobs.

Why... Why are boobs on there?

Why are men like this? Tristan!

(EPIC MUSIC PLAYING)

NARRATOR: While the sun rises

on couples feeling more connected and intimate,

basking in their post-date night glow...

CASSANDARA: I'll have to come up with the next thing, I think.

TRISTAN: Yeah, next date, Cass takes lead.

(LAUGHS)

..across the hall,

it's Sara and Tim's turn for a romantic date...

Or so Tim thought.

You feeling alright.

I tried to take her on a date,

and, you know, then she was, like, "I feel a bit hungover".

Like, she doesn't want to go on the date

because she went out last night with the girls.

(SIGHS)

Yeah, not a great vibe at the moment.

(GROANS)

I'm trying to win her over, right?

I have planned three dates, like, three weeks in a row now,

but she wants to spend a night out with the girls.

Cancelling yet another date.

(GROANS)

So, it just showed me, like, where here priorities are.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

She should be trying to win me over as well.

I've had enough of trying to fold to her expectations.

TIM: Honestly, I just feel a bit let down.

And I'm just disappointed that we had a date planned

and then you were hung over because you went out with the girls.

Don't take things so personally.

Alright.

Like...

If I'm going out with my friends, like, it's not, like...

It's not, like, a personal thing on you.

I like to go out with my girlfriend and not have to worry about...

that kind of stuff.

I just don't feel like you... like you can do that.

Like, I don't feel like you can

be that person that's just cool with that.

That is not fair.

You cancelled our date. That's what I was frustrated at.

Because I obviously am trying to plan shit here

and I'm trying to take the lead here.

You're the one cancelling dates on me.

I feel, like...

Like, you don't want to be around me.

It's just the fact it's been three weeks in a row...

you are showing me that...

trying to make our relationship work

doesn't feel like a priority to you.

It just, like, irks me, because I do try.

I'm giving you what I can,

but, like, I needed to have my own time.

We're in this, like, 24 hours a day together.

I apologise for cancelling on the dates.

But, like, I just...

I don't know what else to do

to make you feel more secure in this relationship.

TIM (VOICE OVER): Honestly, the apology doesn't feel genuine.

You know, "I'm sorry about the date, but you're needy and insecure".

You know, like, it's not an apology if there's a 'But'.

NARRATOR: After attempting to woo his wife with a romantic date,

Tim was left hanging when Sara ditched the date

because she was hungover after a night out with friends.

I just...

I don't know what else to do

to make you feel more secure in this relationship.

I'd like to go out with my girlfriends

and not have to worry about...

that kind of stuff.

That was... That's you getting into your head, though.

This is you turning around you cancelling a date on me.

I'm not turning the date thing around.

It just feels like that's what it is.

It really feels like... No, it's not.

..you're creating a bigger problem. I apologised for that.

And it's just her grasping at straws and it feels like it's to swerve...

the responsibility. You know?

(CLEARS THROAT) Yeah.

I apologise for cancelling the date.

But, like...

I feel like you this picture of me...

What?

I'm just this needy dude and I'm insecure.

Just felt like there was absolutely zero empathy from your end at all.

We were just like... That's not what I said.

..you don't have the capacity to let me have a girl's night out.

But that's not what I said... You're putting me in this box.

..in that moment.

That's not what I said.

And you know that-- That's what you're telling me now.

You're on the offence right now.

Oh, that's funny but you keep blindsiding me.

Feels like tit for tat. Like...

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

Oh, it feels like the gloves are off.

OK, I'm done. Yeah.

Please.

TIM (VOICE OVER): She's asked me to take the lead,

and this was the third time she's flaked on me.

But she's still trying to paint me

as some, like, insecure little bitch,

who, like, just...

Oh, it's (BLEEP) my head in.

Um... Yeah.

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Do you reckon there be any dramas tonight?

What am I talking about of course there will be dramas tonight.

NARRATOR: Tomorrow..

..everyone..

Timothy is coming straight for the jugular.

TIMOTHY: I love a good fight. (INDISTINCT)

He was like do you really think that I'm your match?

Like we're not a match. GIRLS: Oh! Really!

NARRATOR CONTINUES:..to grind..

Ben's in the firing line. And he needs to get a bullet proof vest.

(MIMICS EXPLOSION)

Just wanted to hide in my little shell.

NARRATOR: This is the night..LOVE..

Tristen is absolutely amazing.

..and chaos..

Jack's a sexual person. You're a sexual person. It's not happening.

There is no connection there, you don't even like your wife.

NARRATOR CONTINUES: ..collide.

No you didn't! Yes I DID!

NARRATOR: Australia.

(YELLS) Don't you ever yell at me!

NARRATOR: A firey feast is served.

This dinner party is going to be an absolute sh..

(CRIES) Can I please leave?