The Bachelor Kicks It Up a Notch with Two-Night Special Event

A two-night Bachelor special event begins as Juan Pablo, still smarting from Sharleen's sudden decision to leave, starts his exciting whirlwind trip across the country to visit the final four women's hometowns, and continues his search to find lasting love. A nervous Nikki welcomes the Bachelor, but she still can't seem to tell him how she feels about him. Andi's family takes aim at her blossoming relationship with Juan Pablo, but will it destroy her chance at love? Renee shares a wonderful reunion with her son and the Bachelor, but she too struggles to find the words to describe her feelings for him. Finally, Clare shares a rare, intimate moment with Juan Pablo, bringing them closer until one family member threatens to ruin everything for the couple. The dramatic journey ends when he must make a gut-wrenching decision to narrow the field to three women - one of whom he hopes will be his future wife - on "The Bachelor," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The second part of "The Bachelor" special event, "Episode 1809," - the overnight dates -- will air on a special night, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

Starting off in Kansas City, Missouri, Nikki puts Juan Pablo's cowboy skills to the test by daring him to ride a mechanical bull. Seeing him so at ease in her hometown solidifies her feelings of love, but she still can't tell him to his face. The Bachelor charms her family with his easy-going manner and good looks, but even with her family's approval, will she gather the courage tell Juan Pablo she has fallen in love with him?

The Bachelor's next stop is Atlanta where he will visit Andi, who also has a test waiting for Juan Pablo. She takes him to a shooting range for target practice. The real question is: will he score with her family? Tough questions wait for the Bachelor, as Andi's father peppers him in a blunt cross examination. Will it sound the death knell for the couple's relationship?

Juan Pablo's emotional tour continues in Sarasota, Florida, as he meets up with single mom Renee, who has been desperate to be reunited with her eight-year-old son, Ben. Juan Pablo witnesses the tearful reunion and is introduced to Renee's pride and joy. As Juan Pablo watches Ben play in a Little League game, he ponders whether he can picture himself as the boy's stepfather. After he meets her parents, Renee still hesitates to tell him of her strong feelings for him. Will that indecisiveness cost her a rose?

Finally, The Bachelor travels to Sacramento, California where Clare waits for him. She shares heartbreaking memories of her late father with Juan Pablo in a rare, intimate moment of vulnerability and sensitivity. Everything goes smoothly until Juan meets Clare's mother and sisters. One woman's bombshell reaction makes a happy ending for the couple questionable.

Now, flying back to Miami, Juan Pablo must make his most difficult decision yet about which of the final four women he will send home. A tense, dramatic rose ceremony brings heartache to one devastated bachelorette. The three remaining ladies head to the exotic Caribbean island of St. Lucia as their romantic journey nears an end.

THE FOUR REMAINING WOMEN ARE:

Andi, 26, assistant district attorney, Atlanta, GA

Clare, 32, hairstylist, Sacramento, CA

Nikki, 26, pediatric nurse, Kansas City, MO

Renee, 32, real estate agent, Sarasota, FL