Recap / All American S3 E18 "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)"

Jordan and Simone hold their wedding, but Simone begins to second guess the decision once she realizes that she wants to apply for Bringston, and Jordan will sacrifice his dreams in California to be with her. Meanwhile, Layla begins to get sick putting up with Carrie, while Coop learns that Preach has a daughter.

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Tropes featured in this episode:

• Bridezilla:
  • Jordan is one according to Olivia.
  • Tina Hicks, who meticulously prepares the wedding. After it's canceled, she angrily vents her frustration by tearing up the decorations.
• Divorce Is Temporary: Billy and Laura end their separation once they realize that they still love each other. They have a second "wedding" and go out on a honeymoon.
• Dramatic Irony: Coop advises Spencer to give Carter a chance, saying how she is now on good terms with Monique once she moved past her vendetta. Too bad Monique is actually devising an elaborate revenge plan against her.
• Heel–Face Turn: Once he gets along with Spencer, Carter has the school board suspend the decision to convert South Crenshaw High into a magnet school, and also decides to apply as a permanent principal for the next year.
• I Want My Beloved to Be Happy: Simone cancels the wedding so Jordan will not be inclined to go with her to Atlanta.
• Living Emotional Crutch: Layla has become this for Carrie, who guilt trips her so she will not focus on anything without her being around.
• Official Kiss: Spencer and Olivia start their relationship at the end of the episode and kiss.
• Parental Sexuality Squick: Both Jordan and Olivia are disgusted when Asher brings up their parents' reconciliation and secret rendezvouses.
• Runaway Bride: Olivia fears that Simone is running away when she doesn't show up for the dress rehearsal. When she returns, she really does have a panic attack, which eventually leads to the wedding's cancellation.
• Relationship Upgrade: Spencer and Olivia hook up.
• The Runaway: Carrie has been running away from home since she was released from rehab.
• Why Waste a Wedding?: A variation. Billy and Laura are still legally married, but they choose to renew their wedding vows in place of Jordan's and Simone's canceled wedding.