
Coop’s understanding that their past won’t work for their future, an insight Patience accidentally hears, marks the unfortunate reality where their relationship comes to an end. They’ve often repeated this pattern in the past, and neither is keen on repeating it again. Both have progressed too much as individuals to slip back into harmful habits. Although they will always cherish the love and respect for what their relationship once was at its best, choosing to part ways before embarking on another long-distance relationship seemed the wiser decision. Their farewell is tenderly marked by memories before Patience departs. It’s regrettable to bid adieu to one of All American’s original romances, as not all teenage relationships survive into maturity and overcome every hurdle. In this instance, the series portrays a sad truth about growing up, which sometimes means growing apart. On a brighter note, Amina proposes that Coop moves in with her and Preach, providing Coop with a secure living arrangement for the future.