It will take ABC three hours tonight and one tomorrow night to tell the story behind the ending to Jason's quest. But, will it be producer Mike Fleiss' story or Jason's? Will it be as shocking as ABC has promised? And, is the viewing public being fleeced or is this is just the way this particular journey unfolded?

Here's what Jesse, who is in L.A. today, told me over the phone this afternoon: [For the record, Jesse does not know the outcome of tonight’s show but he’s familiar with the internet rumors and media reports that Jason leaves New Zealand engaged to Melissa but breaks the engagement on-air during tonight's After the Final Rose show that was filmed in January and ends up with Molly.]

How will Jason be viewed after tonight’s show?

If the rumors and speculation [that he ends the engagement with Melissa on-air and ends up with Molly] are unfounded, he’ll be viewed as a 30-something guy who’s found true love. If they are true, the media and some fans will pick him apart.

If the rumors are true, will the criticism be fair?

The show is about the buildup of relationships. The people that go through it can’t help how they feel. There’s a lot of stress and anxiety while its being filmed. You don’t know what he goes through. Anybody who has been through the experience knows this and realizes you can’t judge him by the decisions he made.

Will what we see tonight be real?

Jason has the final say. The decisions are his. The producers may try to influence him one way or another, but it’s up to him in the end.

Who if anyone gets thrown under the bus tonight?

The show will portray Jason in the best possible light. He’s their primary interest. They will also show his final choice favorably. In the past, the final three have always been shown in a good light.

Does that extend to Melissa if Jason breaks up with her on-air?

Good question, we’ll have to watch and see.

Will we get the full story tonight?

I think they need another episode. We’ll get a taste tonight but the full t-bone steak will be tomorrow night.

If he ends up with Molly, how can they create a love story for tomorrow night that no one saw all season?

If that’s what happens, it was there, people just missed it. It began with the night they spent in the tent early on. This is the first time the Bachelor has had an overnight date before the fantasy dates at the end. Jason had to ask for that – or at least want to do it if they suggested it. He had a connection with Molly early on and it was there for people to see.

What about Jason saying he and Molly only got to “first base” on the overnight date in the tent?

What is he supposed to say? Of course he’s going to say that.

If Jason had a change of heart, what do you think caused it?

Maybe the post-filming rendezvous that ABC sets up. After filming ends, the producers get the couple together every ten days or so to spend time together. They’re by themselves, in hiding, for up to four to five days. During that time, you really get to know the person, you may find out things that irk you or show you that you’ve made a wrong decision.

Who do you think Jason is with now?

Whoever his final, final choice was.

Any hopes for Jason?

I wish Jason the best. I’m looking forward to talking with him, it’s been about two weeks since we last spoke. I hope he’s happy with whoever he is with and that things are great for them and Ty.

What about the hurt to Melissa, if she’s chosen and then rejected on-air for Molly?

That’s the nature of the show. There is always collateral damage. This is love and war, and someone is always going to get hurt. Love hurts.

Speaking of that, have you spoken to Deanna lately?

Not lately, although I’d like to hear what she thinks after tonight’s show.

What advice would you give Jason?

You made this choice. Be confident in it. Be yourself – just do you.

As for Jesse, he’s still dating former Bachelorette contestant Holly Durst. It’s a long distance relationship as Holly is in L.A. and Jesse lives in Breckenridge, Colorado. They see each other every couple of weeks.

Will he be our next bachelor? No one from the show has approached him about it, and if he’s in a serious relationship at that time, probably not. He still wants to get married and have kids by the time he’s 30. The petition for him to be the next bachelor closed with more than 4,000 signatures.

Jesse will be on John Walsh’ America Most Wanted this Saturday night. Jesse wants to help solve the murder of snowboarder Ben Bradley, who was killed for his snowboard outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Finding Ben's limited edition board could lead to the killer. Jesse’s psyched about the show and hopeful that leads will come in once it's aired so that Ben’s family can finally have some closure.

You can keep up with Jesse though his website, his My Space or Facebook page or his You Tube channel. He is very appreciative of his fan support, spends hours a day online and answers his emails. (Not to mention telephone calls from people like me seeking last-minute interviews. Thanks again, Jesse. )

One last thing: Jason will be live on the Jimmy Kimmel Show tonight. Kimmel gave him a pretty tough time (video here) when he appeared in early January(when he was engaged to Melissa before the supposed switch) so it will be interesting to watch Jimmy try and make him squirm tonight.

And now, finally, only an hour to go until the drama or the fleecing, whichever we get, unfolds.

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