We cut to the girls packing for the excursion. The exotic location this year is Morocco. None of them seem too thrilled about going because they all are bummed that they have to go with each other. I would say their whining is annoying, seeing as most normal people would jump at the chance to take such a trip with all expenses paid. The other part of me however, has witnessed this crew's shenanigans enough to expect the reaction by now.

Upon arriving in Morocco the group takes in the sights and offers deep philosophical ramblings like Kevin's enlightening, "You're on the other side of the world and this has been going on forever. An d this is their life and they know nothing about my life back home." I don't know what my favorite part of that statement is, the fact that it just hit him there are other people in the world, or the part where he manages to put the focus on them knowing nothing about his life. This reminds me of the Growing Pains episode when Mike stays home from school and realizes that life goes on without him. This of course, was in the context of a situation comedy and his character was 14. Kevin is a twenty something and this is real life but you know, whatever.

The crew finally finds something to cheer about when they arrive at their vacation spot. As if it were even possible, Bunim and Murray have managed to outdo themselves again with the utmost of lavish surroundings where the kids are supposed to be "slumming it" in a third world country. That happiness is short lived as the group begins to grope the topic of divvying up the rooms. Resorting to flipping for it, the roomies finally settle into their respective digs. All the boys really care about is being away from the girls and the "drama" as much as possible. In other words, they want to be away from Coral and Nicole. Lori and Rachel quickly mirror these sentiments and want to avoid shacking up with the duo as well.

They aren't in Morocco long before Nicole starts complaining about the heat. She all but acts like she is dying at the hotter than hot conditions. Here's an idea; take off the damn jean jacket you're wearing. I realize it completes the ensemble, but sometimes we have to make such fashion related sacrifices.

Bits of conversation begin t o surface alluding to "the incident" that took place. For those of you out there who didn't see the episode and think I'm trying to be cute by writing "the incident" I'm not. That's how it is actually referred to. How "the incident" differs from other "incidents" is still beyond me. I guess because they put the word 'the' before them. By this point what they really should be doing is putting them in sequential order. It really makes so much more sense.

So, we are taken back to "the incident." The whole thing is relived in black and white mind you so you KNOW they mean business. Basically it all boils down to this- Coral went off on Rachel for something she did or didn't say. As with most recollections of semi important events, Bunim and Murray has conveniently excluded the actual "incident" and instead showed us the repercussions. They might as well have called it "the aftermath of the incident." Even if Rachel said something smart, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Coral deserved it. Regardless, Coral chews Rachel out and accuses her of, "being too big for her britches" Ok, not only does that not make any sense in this context, it ALSO makes no sense in this context. And yes, I realize I wrote that last statement twice. I just wanted to bask in the chance of pointing out what an ass Coral can be.

Cut to Coral saying that her and Nicole find comfort in their friendship because they can laugh and say whatever they want to and there aren't any boundaries. Rachel meanwhile, acknowledges that there is a double standard. Coral is in fact the one who can dish it out but can't take it. Yes kids, Nancy Drew is on the case.

In a rare group moment the roommates are eating pizza together (in what looked like awkward silence mind you, but together nonetheless), when the Road Rules cast shows up. Immediately nearly the entire Real World cast goes bouncing towards them like they just saw Santa Claus. I don't know why their enthusiasm bothered me so much. Perhaps part of it was their seemingly genuine shock at seeing the Road Rules crew. Dude, haven't you ever seen a previous season? Real World and Road Rules always hook up at some point. Then there's the fact that while they technically know each other, I wasn't aware they were all that close. Then I remind myself that they might not be super excited or surprised, but just merely relieved that they get to talk to other people besides each other.

Interesting to note here is that Rachel and Blair seem exceptionally psyched to see each other. Apparently she's really special to him. Ok, I didn't see that coming but you know what, I'm down with it. It was also a fun treat to watch little Blair get lost in Malik's hair while they were hugging, but I digress.

Coral is her usual anti social self during the whole reunion. She sits back and says she doesn't feel particularly close to any of their crew, so she doesn't really see the excitement. This is about the only time I can see where Coral is coming from. THAT SAID that doesn't mean I condone the girl sitting there and ignoring their presence. I don't care if they are your best friends or people you've never met before, a common courtesy of at least a 'hey' ain't too much to ask for. It's a universal given. Even the Moroccan locals know that.

Instead Sophia goes over to Coral and extends a hello. Hasn't anyone ever told her not to bother the lions during their feeding time? Kevin puts it best when he says, "All of us are so excited." Coral continues to eat her pizza. It's not cause she's hungry, it's cause she's a bitch."

More bonding with Rachel and Blair. I really wish these two kids the best. Rachel brings up the Coral/Nicole problem but Rachel, never one to say an unkind word, quickly adds that she loves them and thinks they're great all the same. Sweetheart, they are bitches. You think they are bitches. Everyone in America and probably a few other countries thinks they are bitches. Just admit it and move on. You'll thank yourself for it, really. Blair of course, is in his usual blah Blair mode and seems like he could really care less.

Lori and Ellen are talking and Lori brings up the whole Coral and Nicole issue. (Man, don't they ever talk like, "So dude, you gotta tell me about some of the missions they have you doing!" I mean come on now!) Rachel comes over, fresh from the latest pick on Rachel romp. At some point Mike drops by too. Ellen says she had something similar with her gang, but that it only made them closer. Ellen also seems to forget that while she is technically a "guest star" on Real World, her ongoing saga was just on the night before and that her and her crew are a far cry from singing songs with the Partridge Family.

The casts go out to dinner together. Coral begins spewing nonsense about everyone there. She calls someone the stupidest person ever, I think it was Adam. She tells someone else he is an awful dresser. I think that honor belongs to Kevin. This all was a little unclear. Adam lashes back with, "I hope we go to the desert because I wanna trade you for some f***ing camels."Ahh good one Adam. It is fun, if only for a short while, to not think about your being the resident ass on your show, and instead relish in the fact that you made Coral feel like the size of a pea. At this point Mike looks at Adam like he is the king of all men for the way he talks back to Coral. Or as Mike might put it, "Adam Mike's hero."

Flash to guy bonding between the casts where Kevin has another epiphany, "The Road Rules guys are crazy. And those guys are nuts." Well said Kevbo. They mumble something about Mike needing more contact. I don't know what the hell they were talking about though. Nicole gets mad because she is trying to sleep. Frankly my dear, no one gives a damn.

Rachel is complaining again. I can't tell if Rachel is really drunk in this scene or just a big ol blubbering mess. Lori announces she just figured out what is wrong and what needs to be done. Lori and Rachel talk with Coral and Nicole. Lori initiates the conversation and Coral says she really feels that all of this is a Rachel issue, not a Lori issue. Lori acknowledges that is true, but that Rachel has a hard time defending herself. Coral thinks Rachel is being a big baby. Rachel thinks Coral is being a big bully. In the wonder of all wonders, the girls walk away from this talk "resolved" and in agreement they will work on communicating better. I'd like to see how long this resolution will last. Oh wait, I will.

Adam admits he likes messing with Coral. Don't tell anyone, but deep down I think Coral likes the fact that Adam messes with her too. Adam initiates a group skinny dip. Before you know it, the clothes are off and naked bodies are in the pool. Hell, even Blair goes in! I don't think Rachel actually gets naked, but she is a first hand witness to more than a naked guy or two. As Mike puts it, "Let the corruption begin!" Ahh Mike, how I've missed these insightful moments. Coral says she is scarred by all the exposure.

Kevin talks about how he was so glad to meet up with Adam, Blair...and afterthought Steve (poor guy). Finally it is Rachel and Blair in the moment you all have been waiting for, sleeping together! Wait. You didn't think I meant sleep together, sleep together did you? As if! Although there is some alluding in next week's previews to a mystery man Rachel spends countless hours on the phone with. Can that man be Blair?...

Janet Branagan is a freelance writer and pop culture addict from New Jersey.

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