Okay..this time the producers weren’t kidding..this was the most dramatic finale ever. Well actually the most dramatic After the Final Rose Ceremony. Throughout the finale..sitting at the edge of my couch…I sat and watched with baited breath….I mean bated..but we, the Bachelor faithful, were baited. Baited by the internet speculation and of course by host rumors… Chris’ proclamation that ‘out of respect for the highly sensitive situation, the finale will be very intimate”.
This Finale was unlike any other..and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Watching the finale..it just felt different. Maybe it was the fact that the last few days on New Zealand the clouds wouldn’t clear. The greyness cast a heaviness over this finale and I think it clouded Jason’s decision. As if this finale wasn’t confusing enough for Jason, we had Deanna pop over to New Zealand for what purpose..I’m still not sure. Did Quantas Air lose Deanna’s luggage?? What was with the outfit..the silver sandals and ill-matched faux suit were juxtaposed with the relaxed and rugged locale. It just didn’t fit.
She also happened to be in the southern hemisphere to tell Jason that she went for a wild card..and if she could she would go back she would have made another decision. And what does Jay say to that. Nada. (and again I must say Pappas Don’t Preach) So Deanna says “thank you for the opportunity” and tells Jason not to think with his heart but for his heart to lead. Huh??? Well I think Deanna is done with RealityTv…At least I hope so. Unless she does a cameo on the Bachelorette with Jillian.
Still can’t put my finger on why Deanna came for a visit..
Other confusing things…the Last Ditch Dates
-Why do Jason and Melissa head out in a boat in the awful weather and take the icy plunge…perhaps if was foreshadowing the perfect storm
hmmm I think it was foreshadowing..because Molly got the hot steamy date and gives Jason a fairy tale book (courtesy of Stampin’ Up scrapbooking)…forecasting her fairytale book ending…
It all still felt weird for a finale. I’m not sure where this resort was..but obviously not close to a jewellery store because someone named Emily came with three rings for Jason to choose from.
Okay..time to pick the bride..when Jason eloquently stated “Being in love with two women sucks”. Sigh…that Jason is sooo romantic.
So the ladies wake up, have a small breakfast, sit in a pool to ponder their fate…then start getting ready. Melissa seemed to predict her fate…by saying…”I’m always the dumpee”. “ Now is my chance to be happy” Yikes!! That sounded all wrong.
Molly got ready..speaking of wrong…I think her dress was from the set of 27 Dresses. Yikes..whose bridesmaid dress was she wearing??? That might have been a reason Jason didn’t pick her.
The setting for the final rose ceremony was stripped down. The only flower in sight was the lone rose atop slabs of slate. The only foliage were ferns and shrubbery…not very romantic. The path of pebbles leading to Jason seemed very difficult to negotiate in heels. The atmosphere for the finale rose seemed cold, grey and unromantic…the only sunniness was provided by Melissa’s gorgeous dress and matching disposition.
Even that was doused by a plunge in the resort pool by Jason and Melissa. That seemed odd too and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. I don’t think Ty could figure it out either…after he witnessed that he quizzically exclaimed ‘Daddy??’. Yup Ty..sometimes Daddy does dumb irresponsible things and takes a nice woman down with him.
Poor Melissa…. did foreshadow her own ending of being a dumpee?? Maybe not…notice after Jason proposed she turned her back to him. Or maybe I’m deconstructing this crazy finale a bit too much. But After the Rose Melissa showed glimmers of some strength saying that this will be a lesson learned. I hope so Melissa.
Now I’d love to hear from others…but there was much that rung hollow from the After the Rose. I think Melissa smelled a rat when she found out about Jason’s feelings for Molly. She kept saying ‘this doesn’t make sense’. She also asked him..have you seen her..talked to her??Trust your gut Melissa.
Hmmm. So Molly’s up on stage. Don’t you think she thinks it’s weird there is no audience in this After the Rose episode. After Jason says he made a mistake..I don’t think Molly seemed that shocked. And being his unelegant self, Jason says to Molly..”umm so maybe we can go for coffee or a drink and talk.” Yeah..after he dumps you on a wildly successful reality TV show he’ll buy you a latte and have a little chat???. Yeah right. Something is not quite right…can’t put my finger on it…
Not sure if this is all going to end with a ring on Molly’s finger…but you know what…
until next season…I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
