All American: Homecoming

My birth parents are actually bringston alum.

So was you ever gonna mention

that we might be brothers?

I think we should take a DNA test.

So... wait, that means that we're...

Not brothers after all.

I have some questions about my birth parents.

Her name was Celine.

I had a whole breakfast planned.

Well, I'm sorry. The flight was delayed.

Mm-hmm.

Earth to Simone.

You look like you were

a million miles away.

Well, I'm here now.

Oh, I'm glad you made it, mommy.

Even though I told you I was fine

and you didn't have to come.

Well, too late. I wanna hear

all about this Veronica woman.

A whole trustee. Leaking your photo.

And what I don't understand is why is

she doing all of this now, auntie.

Didn't you and her sister Jada

patch things up about the arrest years ago?

Nope. Y'all aren't

pulling me back into the drama.

I'm notifying Zeke about what I learned

and he can deal with Veronica's nonsense.

Look, both of you, hear me.

I'm still leaving bringston at the end of the term

and I don't need anyone interfering in my business.

I learned my lesson.

This is a meddle-free trip.

Yeah, ok. I'll believe it when I see it.

Ok. I got class,

but we're still on for lunch.

Love y'all.

Love you.

And I got school.

It's service week

and the team is coaching

some local high schoolers.

Are you ok? When I came in,

it looked like you had the

weight of the world on your shoulders.

I'm fine.

That's the best you can do?

Mom, it's nothing big.

- Really. - Ok.

How are you, mom? Are you good?

Honestly? Being single

after all these years is scary,

but there's something strangely freeing about it.

I'm glad. For real.

I can't wait to show you the apartment tonight.

I'm even making your favorite.

Uh-oh. I'm about to eat my weight

in spaghetti and meatballs. You know that, right?

Yeah.

Hey, mom, this is my teammate.

Damon sims.

Oh, yes. The other star

of the bringston lions.

I don't know about all that, but

we do have a new hotshot outfielder.

Well, you know, what can I say?

You're very humble.

Look, I gotta head back to the kappa house,

but Damon has a few questions

about your time here at bringston if it's cool.

Oh. Sure. I hope I can help.

- I'll see you tonight. - All right, mom.

- All right, baby. - All right, bro.

Yeah.

Uh, let me get your plate.

Thank you.

- Have a seat. - Yes, ma'am.

So, what can I help you with?

I was just wondering, have you ever visited

a coffee shop called peach brew cafe?

Oh, I loved that place.

Yeah, my adoptive dad

used to visit Atlanta a lot

and he loved that place, too.

Oh.

Uh, his name was Xavier Wilson.

I was wondering if you knew him.

- Wilson? - Yeah.

I thought your last name was sims.

Oh, no, my mom thought her maiden name

had a better ring for branding purposes.

Apparently, "Damon sims" has more

star power than "Damon Wilson."

She's right. It's a good name.

Oh, um... sorry, I

didn't realize how late it was.

I have a meeting.

Wait. Ms Raymond.

Thea. Girl, I've been blowing you up.

Yeah, I've been busy.

I'm sorry. Did I do something?

Is this about the exquisite eight party?

Just drop it, Simone.

Thea, I'm sorry that I bailed on you last minute,

but I knew Nate was...

Hey, um, did something happen at

the exquisite eight party the other night?

That's... that's not really my place to say.

So, something did happen?

I think that president Allen's

ready to start, so...

Thank you all for being here

and volunteering for bringston's service week

and our annual

"make your match" mentoring event.

The young people you're mentoring will experience

what academic and athletic excellence

feels like here at bringston.

Each of you has the opportunity

to show your teen mentees the hbcu experience

and potentially alter their life path.

And I may be biased, but you're also in good hands

with this year's event organizer.

Ms. Keisha mccalla.

Thank you.

All right, y'all received instructions via email,

so, you know what to do.

Group leaders, please come to the welcome desk

and pick up your packets,

and remember, y'all, these kids are wild,

so, please just keep them on lock. Ha!

You did good in there.

I did, didn't I?

I got a trustee meeting, but

what happened to giving me dates

for our joint therapy session?

Um, I actually don't think my therapist and I

are a good fit anymore.

We're just really not on the same wavelength.

Therapy isn't a quick fix.

It's most effective when you...

Oh, sorry, dad.

Actually, I have to go help Simone out

with some volunteer stuff,

but I'll let you know if...

When I get my new therapist...

Oh!

Please save me

from my overly invested father.

Do tell.

Nothing worth discussing.

But... are you ok then?

Why does everyone keep asking me that?

Your aura is off.

It's Damon, isn't it?

Y'all are all kinds of awkward.

I thought you were keeping your distance.

I mean, I'm trying. The brother is everywhere.

Class, study hall, the gym.

Girl, it's gonna be a hard 4 years

if you don't learn how to coexist.

Man, you're telling me.

Why are we going the other way again?

That is my ex Lisa and that's a conversation

I am not in the mood to have right now.

I'm sorry. What happened to coexisting??

Coexisting..

Ok.

Hey. Your choreographer has arrived.

How you doing? I come bringing my dopest moves.

We'll see about that.

You're volunteering for the step show?

Just like last year, remember?

No. That's actually

not what I remember about last year.

Can y'all excuse us for a second?

I get that you're still mad about what happened,

but can we please put aside our drama and work together?

Sure. For the kids.

Hey, thea, hold up.

Just a splash.

Let me show you something real quick.

Wait. I think we should go back.

Come on. Chill.

Missed seeing your pretty face.

Things got a little dramatic at the party, but...

- Stop. - Wait, what...

Stop. Stop. Stop!

Get the hell off her!