The show began with the all too common sight of Randy and Kina talking sweetly to each other. These two have rapidly become one of the more annoying couples to emerge from the Real World/Road Rules pantheon, mostly because they don't seem to do anything except coo in each other's ears and cuddle. Anyway, Randy praised his girlfriend, saying, "You're doing a great job as a leader." And by "great job," he surely was referencing the Burn Cara At The Stakes Witch Hunt she stirred up a few weeks ago. Honestly, I wasn't exactly sure how anyone in the Captain position could really be classified as a great leader. It's not like the captains do much beyond complain at the top of every show, "My ass is on the line!"

Sure enough, that's exactly what Kina did as she once again noted how she had to fight for her Gauntlet life and didn't want to be separated from Randy and how she'd come so far and blah blah blah SHUT UP. I really was hoping a random frying pan might fall on her head, but alas, Kina remained unscathed. "Wouldn't it be horrible if I had to go home? The last girl Gauntlet," she marveled. I don't think it would be horrible. I think it'd be hilarious.

Preparing for a worst case scenario, Randy and Kina analyzed all the Gauntlet options should she be forced to go back in. On the one hand, there was Jillian, who'd be no trouble for Kina in an event like Reverse Tug O' War. On the other hand, there was Ibis who might pose a significant challenge. Why? "Because of the weight," Kina said.

"And 'cause you're friends," Randy added. Ha! Kina pulled the fat card before the friend card. Some friend YOU are, KINA!

While Randy and Kina continued to exchange eskimo kisses and general nauseating behavior, we headed down to the kitchen where Julie was reading TJ's clue to the next challenge. "This picture perfect challenge will blindside you," Julie read. Hmmm... What could that mean? Were the producers going to singe all the kids' eyes out and then take Polaroids? That's just cruel, MTV. (But we won't stop you.)

The next morning, the teams filed into their usual spot at the Port of Trinidad where they found those staples of the Challenge: hanging platforms and metal rafters. Surely this was a bad omen, especially for Ibis, who's never been known for her high altitude prowess: