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"Integrity" is the seventh episode of the second season of All American: Homecoming. It aired on November 28, 2022.

Synopsis[]

BEING SUPPORTIVE - Simone is trying to break her long running tennis curse by acing her presentation and dealing with boy drama, but a blast from her past brings its own drama. Damon and Thea are all set for a weekend away until the pressure of the high stakes game and interview messes with their plans. Marcus learns some disappointing news and turns to Amara for support. Meanwhile, Cam plays matchmaker for JR and a visit from a dance alum raises the bar for Keisha and she's not sure how to handle the pressure.[2]

Plot[]

Simone is in the common area on her laptop, extremely tired, working on her assignment. Keisha comes in and asks her why she's there wearing the same clothes that she was wearing yesterday. She tells Keisha that she feels like she's cursed because she has to bear the burden of her integrity assignment and has no idea who to write it on. Keisha tells her that's normal for college students. Simone then adds that she's in the middle of boy drama between Damon and Lando, and Keisha tells her that's not a curse it's just called being Simone Hicks, which she agrees about. She tells Keisha what Damon told her and that she plans on getting the truth from Lando when he comes over to study with her.

Damon and Thea are packing up for a weekend getaway at Granny Mays' house alone. Thea is excited and Damon says the the only thing standing between their getaway is his baseball practice and confronting Lando about the video that he presumably uploaded. Damon says that until something is said, it's just a rumor and he doesn't want to ruin the bond between the team because of his theories, which amazes Thea. She then says that this weekend is also the perfect time for them to have sex.

The baseball team is starting to get nervous about their upcoming game and Santiago says that they shouldn't embarrass themselves. Damon then says that in order to be the best, they have to play at their best, and they should give it their all.

Damon and Thea are walking and getting ready for their weekend when Damon's ex, Nessa, shows up. She greets them and Damon introduces Thea as his girlfriend. Nessa is a junior at Georgia State and wants to interview Damon as Bringston's star pitcher. Damon tells her about his already made plans with Thea, but when she tries to plead with him, Thea lets him do it, with her. Nessa agrees to this and says that she looks forward to the interview.

Simone runs into Lando and tries to ask him if he leaked the video but she instead asks him about their history assignment, he says that he's having trouble as well. He then tells her that he has to go take his drug test, and Simone says that she already took hers. She then goes to sit with Keisha and she asks if he's guilty and if the curse is lifted. Simone says that she didn't ask but plans to when they study later that night. She says that she's on the right track to breaking the curse, until Keisha notices Layla from a distance waving at them.

Layla walks over and greets Simone and Keisha saying that they're Atlanta for Patience's tour and introduces her to Riva Ducane who is Patience's sound engineer and an alumna. She asks Simone to talk but Simone tries to get out of it by saying that she has classes. She then invites Simone and Keisha to Patience's show that night and when Keisha agrees, Simone feels obligated to agree as well.

Cam is with Gabby as she's helping him with his musical theater assignment. He sings his part to her but stops as the next part is for his partner who is unavailable. JR then comes and says that he needs help picking an outfit for his upcoming baseball game. He and Gabby start to flirt, which Cam takes notice of. He asks her to help him pick out clothes but she says that she's needed with Cam. Cam, however, sends her with JR and subtly signals to him to make his move.

At Patience's show dancers perform and Riva informs Keisha that Dr. Pace makes mid-semester cuts to her dancers. She tells Keisha to be on her A-game because anything can happen.

At Damon and Thea's interview, Nessa asks Damon how it feels to have so many records, he says that it doesn't faze him, which impresses Nessa because he didn't have that attitude when they were dating. She then asks Thea if she thinks she'll be the top player she used to be despite her injury. Thea looks very uncomfortable and once Nessa's phone rings she leaves. Damon asks Thea if she's ok and she says that she's tired and leaves.

Meanwhile at Patience's show Layla comes out and tries to greet Simone, who doesn't look happy at all. She tells her that she doesn't want to drag the conversation because they're friends. Simone then cuts her off and tells her that she knows that Layla has been hooking up with Jordan, saying she put the pieces together at Christmas. Layla says that it got more serious than hooking up which is why she wanted to talk to her. Simone then storms off saying she's not gonna help Layla feel less guilty for pursuing Jordan. Lando comes in and she leaves with him.

In the elevator, Simone asks Lando if he still wants to work on their assignment, but he asks what went on with her and Layla. She says that her and Layla aren't friends and probably weren't ever friends. Lando then asks what happened, and she says that Layla is dating her ex-husband. Lando then points out that instead of having the relationship behind Simone's back, Layla flew out to Atlanta to tell her, which makes Simone mad. She then says that she's not surprised that the guy who leaked Damon's practice tape to the media would see no issue with Layla violating girl code. Lando then leaves upset that Simone would accuse him of that.

In JR's room Gabby is helping him pick out an outfit and they start to get really close, and almost kiss, before his dad comes in. Gabby then leaves saying that she'll see him later.

In Damon's room, Thea is on his bed, wearing lingerie. When he comes in she tries to seduce him, but he stops and asks her why her mood shifted. She ignores him tells him to stop talking and continues to try to seduce him. He stops her again, pointing that this isn't who she is. He asks her if it's about Nessa, but she then gets mad, and put her clothes back on, saying she agreed to be interviewed to show Coach Loni that asking her to redshirt was a mistake, but Nessa made it look like a mistake. Now Damon is, apparently, doing the same thing, so she leaves.

Before the baseball game, Lando rushes to Damon, angry that he accused him of leaking his video. But JR jumps in and tells them to handle it after the game.

In the gym, Simone is about to work out before Layla comes in. She says that she would rather talk and work out, but Simone tells her to keep up since she is an athlete. They do a series of workouts before Layla gets exhausted. Simone says that she has so much that she wanted to say to Layla but she just wants to know why Layla pursued Jordan. Layla says that everyone in her life leaves her, and this past year Jordan was there as her friend and stayed by her side. They didn't plan on falling for each other, it just happened. She then says that she never wanted any guy to get between them, despite that the fact that's what's going on. Layla finishes by saying she's there to save their friendship and it's up to Simone to decide what happens next.

In Keisha's room, Cam comes in while she's rehearsing. She tells him that she talked to other students and they confirmed that Dr. Pace makes mid-semester cuts. Cam reassures her that she's an amazing dancer and tries to convince her to go on a date, which she reluctantly agrees to.

Right before the baseball game, JR texts Gabby and tries to confess his feelings but she leaves him on read.

At the game Simone runs into Amara and tells her she's been feeling the pressure of her integrity assignment and Layla showed up in town. She tells her that Layla and Jordan are together, she also says that she doesn't know if she can be happy for them. Amara tells her that she's at least honest about her feelings which is invaluable. Simone then asks her why relationships get so complicated the older they get. Amara says that it's because maturity comes with the realization that some relationships are worth fighting for, and others you simply have to let go, and you have to decide which is which by honest with yourself and with them.

Nessa walks up to Thea and apologizes for going so hard on her. Thea reassures her that she doesn't need to apologize for being good at her job. Nessa tells her that she's known Damon a long time and he's the best version of himself around her. Thea then leaves and Nessa tells her to keep being good because tennis needs people like her.

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After the game Gabby walks up to JR and tells him that she read his text. He tries to explain himself but she kisses him and says that she didn’t want their moment to be over text.

Simone walks up to Lando and apologizes for accusing him of leaking the video. He does admit to doing it and says it was because he couldn’t play for a cheating coach like Shaw and Damon was taking too long to respond. So he had to force his hand. Simone accepts this and says that she wants them to be friends with benefits instead of aquatints. Damon shows up behind them and congratulates Lando for the winning pitch. He then asks where Thea is and Simone says that she left during the second inning.

Keisha calls Cam and says that she’s too tired to go out but she’s actually trying to rehearse.

Simone is in the common area working on her assignment when Layla comes back. Simone thanks her for coming and says that since Layla had the courage to be honest, she deserves the same. Simone says that she wants Layla and Jordan to be happy but in order to do that it has to be from a distance. She says that she knows that their vortex is about messiness but she doesn’t want any more mess in her life. She once again gives Layla her blessing and walks away, ending their friendship.

Cast[]

Starring[]

Guest Starring[]

  • Martin Bobb-Semple as Orlando "Lando" Johnson
  • Joe Holt as Jesse
  • Sabrina Revelle as Coach Elaine Loni
  • Derek Rivera as Santiago Reyes
  • Naomi Baker as Nessa
  • Heather Lynn Harris as Gabrielle

Co-Starring[]

  • Ciarra Carter as Riva Ducane
  • Kandiss Crone as Lillie Arnold
  • Ted Jonas as Umpire #1

Notable Guest Star[]

Trivia[]

  • This episode's title originated from the song "Integrity", originally sung by JME.

Multimedia[]

Soundtrack[]

Title Artist Scene
"LET ’EM KNOW’" Universal Production Music Before practice, Damon and Thea discuss their weekend plans.
"Killa Shit Funk" (feat. G.L.A.M.) Black Caviar The crowd watches the dancers perform on stage.
"Gassin It" (feat. Chel Strong) Hunnit J.R. prepares his outfit and Gabby assists him in putting on sunglasses and jewelry before his father arrives at his door and interrupts.
"Forever Been Steppin’" Lil Eazzyy After the first break, the baseball game continues and the team wins.
"Wetin" Prince O Keisha calls Cam to inform him that she has a headache and will skip movie night.

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