Who won DeAnna's heart.....THIS GUY!

Can you believe it?! Jesse...the long-haired, free wheeling, snowboarder with the pink shoe laces. I think DeAnna's exact words were, "I would never in a million years picture myself with Jesse." God I hope that's not what my future husband says about me.

I've said for weeks now that I can't read this girl and this week was no exception. Our dramatic conclusion to The Bachelorette was full of surprises. I was probably the most surprised by the return of Jeremy. That poor dude. He just keeps coming back for a beating. I understand that DeAnna wanted to help the guy out by giving him some closure that she felt like she never got from Brad (God, if I never hear that name again...it will be too soon) Womack, but basically telling Jeremy...I like those dudes more and I am so sad to have to tell you this AGAIN...but I have to let you go...probably didn't make him feel any better. Even he got down on one knee...to cry of course...but still! What's the deal?! She couldn't get a proposal out of Brad, but she has these guys dropping like flies. They finally show Jeremy pulling away in a limo...again...and then they show a shot of an airplane leaving the island...seriously?! That's not his plane! Like we needed to make the whole thing MORE DRAMATIC. Why don't you bring Graham back and let them fight and pull each other's hair for ten minutes...that would have at least been more interesting.

The finale like all finales of the Bachelor/Bachelorette featured a back and forth montage of all of the romantic moments shared by Jesse and Jason with DeAnna. Jason of course talked about learning to fall in love again and losing his body armor, which he later admitted...he never really had. Jesse talked about how much he was falling for DeAnna and reminded everyone just how insecure he was. It didn't exactly help matters when DeAnna continued to point out the fact that she was never really attracted to guys like him. No wonder he wanted to throw up walking into the diamond store. Nothing says I love you like...you're not my type...but you'll do!

Meeting the parents was a bit of a trip too. DeAnna allowed Jason and Jesse to meet her dad and siblings one on one, but then brought them both back at the same time to meet the entire family. Jesse thought he was going to a BBQ...not a threesome! You could tell that they were both a bit uncomfortable. The funniest part for me was watching Jason wag his tail at the door waiting for DeAnna to let him in. There is nothing sexy about that. He also looked a bit like a sad little puppy when he realized he'd be sharing DeAnna for the day. Oddly enough...he seemed to sail through the interviews with DeAnna's family. They all liked him. However, I felt bad for Jesse as he sat there and was grilled by DeAnna's father. You could tell he was SCARED TO DEATH! They were actually sitting on the porch, but it felt more like he was sitting behind a desk with a bright light in his face. Tell me about snowboarding Jesse...how are you going to support my daughter when you are too old to snowboard...and cut that hair! I'm exaggerating a bit, but they were much harder on him than Jason.

I think Jesse eventually won them over with the nugs! That's rad speak for knuckle bumping or funny hand shake. Jesse even had Grandma "yaya" hit it and click it! I love how Grandma asked which one was rich. Answer...neither of them! But Jason wasn't going to let a lack of money or his "three foot tall wild card" ruin his chances. He was inside charming the entire family with his "greek specialty" in the kitchen and intimate conversations with the grandparents about life and love. Jesse you ask? Oh he's still outside showing everyone how to blow it up! Rock it out Jesse! When he did finally find his balls...Jesse took DeAnna's dad aside and explained to him how he knew that DeAnna was the one. He shared with him the conversation he had had with his own father about sweaty palms and butterflies. He asked DeAnna's father to give him the same stamp of approval that his father had given to DeAnna. DeAnna's father gave in on the condition that he keep his hair short and bring her back to visit on a regular basis...otherwise his son and nephew would hunt him down and beat the crap out of him...real comforting...welcome to the family!

They finished off the family get together with shots of ouzo! Man I could have used one of those. Everyone hugged and said their goodbyes as Grandma got a little kiss on the cheek from both of the boys and an extra nug from Jesse. At this point, I would have thought that Jason had it in the bag. Of course...the show always does that...they want you to be fooled. BUT honestly they could have made me think it was Jesse the whole time and I don't think I would have believed it, if I hadn't seen it for myself.

DeAnna and Jesse's final date in the Bahamas, took them to a private island where they got to spend the entire day together alone with the camera crew. I kind of love how much Jesse appreciates everything. He's always looking around and taking everything in..even DeAnna. He's always looking at her and squeezing her...sometimes it looks like he's even smelling her too. She's the girl that has the key to my heart...as he puts it...very sweet! On their last night together, he gives her a book of thoughts...full of photos and his feelings. Was I the only one wondering when were all of those photos taken? I don't remember a party pic guy running around. Anyway...It was a very intimate moment and it was the first time I really saw the connection between the two of them, especially when she went back for one last kiss before leaving his hotel room. Jesse said...I don't know what I would do if she doesn't choose me. I found myself rooting for him at this point. I just couldn't bare the thought of his broken heart.

Jason's last date was a little different. First, he has the dorkiest run in the world! He runs down the pier to meet up with DeAnna who asks, "Are you excited?" "Yeah!" Jason says. Then DeAnna lets him in on the fact that they are swimming with sharks. Not so excited now. They give each other one last kiss before diving in and becoming fish bait. DeAnna felt like in the beginning Jason was playing it safe, so I guess she figured diving with sharks would let her know if he had a wild side in him like Jesse. Apparently, what he really had was a crafty side. Later, back at the hotel, Mr. Martha Stewart made DeAnna a board game, which relived all of their romantic times together. If the butt wagging, the dork run, and the DeAnnaopoly Game wasn't bad enough, Jason referring to himself as "J" and DeAnna as "D" was probably the moment that I was ready for them to say goodnight.

Both guys picked up their free rings, donated as product placement for the show. Jason didn't seem to have any problem picking out the perfect ring for DeAnna, but then again this ain't his first time at the RODEO! On the other hand, Jesse's stomach was in knots. In fact...he almost heaved on the way to the store. I choose to believe that he felt sick only because he was so afraid of being rejected and not the fear of commitment, but still...nothing about their relationship has been typical. Even the proposal letter he was writing seemed strange. I tried to pause it several times, but this is all I was able to make out, "I love you soo much...I love making you smile on the inside and out. Our family...many years of whip creamy cheesecake. Your the one!" That's a quote! Where was the whip creamy cheesecake? Did I miss that? Can I get some? Is that what made you sick at your stomach? Again...all very strange and yet somehow perfect all at the same time.

These guys are so different...from the suits they wore to the final rose ceremy to the difference in the rings they chose, there was very little that they had in common except their love for DeAnna. I guess it was that love that brought out their similarities. Both men cried in the limo on the way to see DeAnna. Both said WOW! when they saw her and both got down on one knee. But only one was forced to stand back up, when DeAnna said, "I can't".

Just looking at Jason's face as he realized what was happening was so heart breaking. I couldn't help but to stare at the orange tie that he said Ty had helped him pick out for his Georgia peach. Such a good guy with a good heart. He walked out with his head down like a little boy. At least he's going home to be with his son. It looked like she practically pushed him into the limo. He looked into the camera with disbelief. Completely shocked. "Why me? I'm a good enough guy. I'm so ready to be in love again. The only for sure thing I have is my little boy". That hurt me! I really wish she would have let him go a long time ago, if he wasn't going to be the one standing at the end. That's time he'll never get back with his son.

But nothing melted my heart more than Jesse. Watching Jesse sit there and talk about his feelings for DeAnna with the tears streaming down his face was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to watch. You knew he was scared to death! I just couldn't watch that and not want him to get the girl. As he walked up to greet DeAnna on her pedestal...let's face it she's been on one all season...DeAnna's face was truly glowing.

He hugged her and took her hands as he told her that when he looked at her the word that always popped into his mind was FOREVER! "I truly believe that you are my solemate" he said getting down onto one knee, "DeAnna Marie Pappas...will you spend forever with me?" She of course said "YES!" and finally tells him that she loves him.

"I never in a million years thought that it would end this way", DeAnna said. Her connection with Jesse was so strong, she felt like she could not live without him. "I cannot believe I'm going to marry the guy with the pink shoelaces!" A life filled with excitement, love...and apparently some whip creamy cheesecake!

The Bachelorette - After The Final Rose Bonus Summary

WELCOME the bruised, the battered, and rejected Jason! Clap clap clap...before we get into how much that must have sucked...lets take a look at all of those painful moments and relive them again! POOR guy.

The first thing out of Jason's mouth was...it hurts. Were you in love with her? Without a doubt he said. She was everything I ever looked for. I was a little shocked that she let me get down on one knee. I wish she wouldn't have let me get down there. Everyone in the audience had tears in their eyes and shook their heads as he talked about the way DeAnna was with TY. I'm not too worried about ole Jason though...I don't think he'll have any problem getting dates. As he put it...THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM RIGHT?

We also got a chance to catch up with Matt and Shayne. Could someone please hold her down, while I take advantage of him. If he doesn't fit in her bed, I'm pretty darn sure he'll fit in mine!

Then, DeAnna's new fiancé Jesse leaps over the couch to greet his soon to be bride. Honey look at you! Kiss kiss. Did you all get to see the ring? It's so good to be here. She makes me tingle on the inside. You look so good baby. Kiss Kiss...Get a room!

Oh and they set a wedding date...May 9th 2009 in the Bahamas! I can only thank Brad everyday. I was glad to finally hear her admit that she understood how tough it must have been for Brad and almost apologize for being so hard on him. Almost!

To reward her, Chris Harrison announced that ABC is sending them to Greece for their honeymoon! Bitch! Sorry...did I say that out loud? I mean...Yeah! Good for them...I hope they get a million dollar wedding too! Am I the only one that thought the big surprise was going to be that she was pregnant? I mean she does want to pop out all those kids before she's thirty. Better get crackin!

What did we learn from DeAnna...Don't judge a man by the way that he looks on the outside. Sometimes the fun loving, snow boarder guy with the pink show laces and long hair can turn out to be just exactly what you are looking for! I can almost hear the Southwest Airline ticket prices to Colorado going up. Good luck in life and love. May we all someday be as lucky as Jesse's girl.

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