Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbraking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce’s house.

Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah’s grave.

Hannah thinks someone is stalking her and sets a trap. Hannah’s mother confronts the principal, and Clay strikes back at someone who wronged Hannah.

Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah’s relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.

Hannah makes friends with Jessica and Alex, two other new students. Justin doesn’t show up at school, and Hannah’s mother finds something troubling.