During the Season 3 finale of Bringing Up Bates, Nathan “courtposed” (aka, asked to court) Ashley in New York City. Nathan and some of his family members surprised Ashley at her apartment — she’s one of seven children in a homeschooled family — in the Bronx.
It was on the Bates’ second day in NYC that Nathan popped the courting question at the outdoor ice rink at Bryant Park.
“I’ve had a great time hanging out this week, and I love you a lot, and I thought we’d get you something to help you fit in with our culture a little bit,” Nathan told Ashley, before gifting her a pair of earrings and some cowboy boots, and officially asking her to court him.
Ashley excitedly agreed to the courtship, and then Nathan revealed he had bought tickets for her to visit Tennessee to celebrate Christmas. Everything seemed to be heading in a positive direction.
Source : https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-nathan-bates-and-ashley