" my guess is that
>Anna picked Nathan because she
>thought he would take the
>final rejection the best".

That's a really good thought- one that I hadn't considered. I was very surprised that she chose Nathan. Granted, Nathan does look much better and he claimed he felt much more confidence but it's only a few days since she sent him on the bus. How could she eliminate him one day and than make him one of her final two, so soon after? I began to consider again my theory that the producers told Anna to eliminate him, while assuring her there were surprises in store. She did seem touched by the letter he wrote. But your theory makes sense. I had been sure she would pick AJ Josh but both he and Arthur seemed so needy last night. I think it was more than just Anna not wanting to be put on a pedestal but that she wanted a relationship that was fairly balanced and neither AJ Josh nor Arthur seemed capable of that.
I really agree about Hunk Josh. I thought she would choose him last night. I was uncomfortable just watching Rocky and Anna together when the conversational lulls lasted so long. I felt sorry for Hunk Josh because I think he was sincere and did care for Anna.

Congratulations, Nathan. You did yourself proud!