Withhometowns around the corner, Sean McLaughlin is hopeful for a one-on-one date with BacheloretteCharity Lawson.

In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at Monday’sBacheloretteepisode,Sean, 25, admits that he needs “one on one time” as he waits for a date card, adding, “That’s what I’m striving for. Like, I’m really hopeful for it.”

However, his hopes are quickly dashed when Joey, 27, reads the date card from Charity, 27, sharing, “Aaron B., Xavier, Tanner, Sean. Next up, hometowns.”

Charity and Sean on ‘The Bachelorette’.Craig Sjodin/abc

This week, Charity and the remaining men venture to Stevenson, Washington, for a week full of scenic dates that will take their love to new heights and test their survival skills. Later, drama erupts when a surprise guest crashes the cocktail party.

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He adds, “This is the tipping point where I feel like I need and deserve some answers in terms of where does she stand in all of this.”

The clip concludes with Florida native heading to Charity’s room, where he wastes no time asking if he can come in.

Sean on ‘The Bachelorette’.Ricky Middlesworth/abc

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Sean has yet to have a one-on-one date with Charity throughout his journey onThe Bachelorette, but he did receive some special attention during theBarbie’s themed dateearlier this month.

During the date, the men performed songs to the tune ofCyndi Lauper’s“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”in front of a crowd on the beach, and the winnerreceived extra timewith Charity. Sean not only won over Charity with his performance, but she also selected him as the Ken to her Barbie.

Charity and Sean smooched on the dock afterwards and he strolled into the afterparty singing. He also grabbed more post-date time with Charity, which upset Aaron S. and Adrian.

Sean and Charity on ‘The Bachelorette’.Craig Sjodin/abc

This week, Charity and the remaining men venture to Stevenson, Washington, for a week full of scenic dates that will take their love to new heights and test their survival skills. Later, drama erupts when a surprise guest crashes the cocktail party.

Charitypreviously told PEOPLEshe hoped to find a partner with a sense of humor, confidence and ambition. “I want someone who is very driven, wants to provide, give me a sense of stability and security, and also me be able to do the same for him as well,” she said.

The Georgia native called cocky guys “a big turnoff,” and noted, “I have no interest in someone who can’t be kind to others.”

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The Bacheloretteairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com