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He left the show early because he only saw Joan as a friend.

But its his final night onJoan Vassos seasonthat has fans talking.

They both were scared about letting new people into their lives.

Joan and Pascal on The Golden Bachelorette. Photo via ABC

This is the penultimate week in JoansGolden Bachelorettejourney, so its time to have those tough conversations.

However, Pascal was expecting something else.

Something more like being silly, being kids again.

Pascal on The Golden Bachelorette. Photo via ABC

Not something where we have to basically talk about feeling our emotions.

I wasnt ready for that.

I know what love is, he said.

Golden Bachelorette Joan. Photo via ABC

Ive experienced it, youve experienced it.

And I care about you as a friend.

But Im not in love.

And I just cant be there.

Of course, its been clear that Pascal probably wasnt the strongest connection out of Joans final three men.

During Hometowns, she voicedher fearsthat he wouldnt choose her.

One fan saidPascal shouldnt have stuck around this long knowing he wasnt ready for any of this.

Pascals still proud of his time with Joan, buthe recently told Bustlethere wasnt enough of it.

Im not the kind of guy who likes to fight my way in, he said.