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Welcome back. So glad you're still listening. Are you having fun? You must be wondering who's next and why? Is it you? What did you do? How did you end up on these tapes? Maybe you did something cruel. Or maybe you just watched it happen. Maybe you didn't even realize you were being cruel. Maybe you didn't do anything at all. And maybe you should have. Too late. I know exactly what you did. And after these tapes, you'll never forget it. I know I won't. And uh oh by the way...I'm still dead.
— {{{SaidBy}}}, in "[[{{{Episode}}}]]"


Tape 1, Side B is the second episode of the first season of 13 Reasons Why. It is the second episode of the series overall.

The subject of this tape is Jessica Davis.

Synopsis[]

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.

Plot[]

Flashback[]

The guidance counselor introduced Hannah and Jessica because they were both new in school. They first meet each other while they're both sitting awkwardly outside the office. They both walk into the office and find out that Mrs. Antilly wanted them to be friends or at least a friendly face in the crowd. Surprisingly, the two click immediately, Jessica comments "That bitch is good." when they first realise that they click as friends. They become best friends and are seen going shopping, hanging out at school, and going to their favorite coffee shop, Monet's, which they decide is "our office". They meet Alex Standall, their third best friend, at the cafe and soon the three are inseparable. They share their troubles with each other as Alex works his way through the drink menu.

Unfortunately, Jessica and Alex begin to date. This causes a rift between the trio and soon they are alienating Hannah. Hannah finds out that they are dating, one day, while walking through the cafeteria. Like all high school relationships, Jessica's and Alex's does not last. Hannah tries to comfort them both but ends up caught in the crossfire between the two of them. Things get worse when Alex contributes to a high school "hot or not" list. Jessica is upset because Alex branded her "worst ass" while branding Hannah with "best ass". Jessica then believes that Hannah is seeing Alex behind her back. When she meets up with Hannah, she suggests that they'd been meeting at Monet's. Jessica becomes pissed off and says the one thing that goes across the line: "I'll just say this: enjoy it. 'Cause you will, won't you? 'Cause that's what sluts do.". Hannah comes back with the line: "Fuck you!" and Jessica slaps her on her face, looks surprised because she just slapped her and leaves.

Present day[]

Clay has breakfast with his parents and finds out that his Mom had an old prescription refilled. The prescription is for antidepressants and it's assumed that he'd been taking them for some reason in the past.

Jessica is now a cheerleader and has committed yet another friend taboo. She is dating Hannah's first kiss: Justin. Unfortunately, Justin seems to be missing and neither Clay nor Jessica can find him. Clay asks the school staff but they refuse to talk about another student's issues. As Clay listens to the tapes, he realizes that he isn't the first person to listen to them. Jessica, Justin, and even Alex have already heard Hannah's 13 reasons. Jessica pleads with Clay to not believe everything he hears on the tapes, making him assume that Hannah must've shared something horrible.

Finally, Justin is found. He's been hiding at Bryce's house and living it up by playing video games along with getting high. Jessica goes to see him and confronts him for being MIA. She tells him that she's worried that Clay might share the tapes with the police. She also angrily accuses Justin of lying because if Hannah hadn't been telling the truth then why was he avoiding everyone?

Tony talks to Clay and remarks that he's taking his sweet time listening to the tapes. Clay was close to Hannah and admits it's hard to hear her voice and knowing that she's gone. Hannah's mom, Olivia, finds some incriminating evidence that could solidify their lawsuit: the "hot list" Alex made. Hannah's dad, Andy, isn't sure that this will help them. Olivia doesn't care as she needs to find a reason that explains why her daughter killed herself.

Olivia calls Tony and asks for help because she doesn't understand what the list means. Clay sees Tony go into the Baker's house and wonders why.

Cast[]

Starring[]

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Quotes[]


Friendship. It's complicated. But don't worry. You won't go through this alone, that's not fun. Trust me. I've been there. Now, it won't always be easy. It might even hurt a bit. Or a bit more than a bit. That depends on you. But fear not, we'll get through this. Step by step, tape by tape. You and me. Together. And don't forget there are others.
— Hannah Baker on friendship


I’m not great at math, but here’s one thing I learned for sure: one plus one plus one… is not a simple equation. Alex was the first to stop coming. He found some other friends. He traded up. We were still friendly in the halls but that’s it. Then it was down to Jessica and me. But then, Jessica stopped coming, too. We all went our separate ways. Or so I thought.
— Hannah Baker


Okay. Enough with the small talk. It's time to meet the star of Tape 1, Side B. So, without further ado, let me introduce my former friend. Step up, Jessica Davis. You're next.
— Hannah Baker introducing Jessica Davis on the tapes.


See, I can guarantee that one of the reasons you're still listening is that you really want to know 'who are the others?' Who else is responsible for my death? Well, you're going to learn soon enough. And, of course, they're going to learn about you, too. It they haven't already.
— Hannah Baker to the subjects of the tapes


We weren't friends. Friends tell the truth, friends don't turn on each other.
— Jessica Davis on Hannah Baker



Trivia[]

  • The tape is about Jessica Davis and how she had turned on Hannah when she had slapped her for "cheating" with Alex
  • It is shown that Hannah, Jessica and Alex were once the best of friends.
  • Jessica and Alex dated, making Hannah feel excluded.

Multimedia[]

Soundtrack[]

Song Artist Album Scene
Intro Song: "Oh In This World Of Dread, Carry On (13RY Edit)" by Eskmo.
Reunion M83 Hurry up, We're Dreaming flashback: Bryce sends the photo Justin took of Hannah around school; at Monet's Jess, Hannah and Alex order drinks; Hannah narrates as Jessica and Alex leave the gang they created.
Burn Misty Gonzalez present day: Jessica is dancing with the cheerleaders at a pep rally as Hannah narrates.
Rivers Run Extreme Music Indie Songwriter present day: In Monet's, Clay looks at the tape and Tony arrives to talk to him.
Tonight Ashley Shadow Ashley Shadow flashback: Jessica blames Hannah for her breakup with Alex at Monet's.
Going Home Gileah Taylor Song for Late at Night, Vol 2 present day: Clay unknowingly reveals Justins location while confronting Jessica about her tape.
Run Boy Run Woodkid The Golden Age present day: Tony passes by Clay's bike; Tony meets up with Olivia, Hannah's mom.

Original Music[]

Song Artist Album Scene
Hannah Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) present day: In the beginning, Hannah narrates.
13 Tapes Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) flashback: Plays briefly when Hannah is leaving the cafeteria
present day: Clay is walking down the corridor.
Marcus Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) present day: Looking out through his window, Clay sees a red car and rushes outside.
Tyler Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) present day: Clay rides to school; Clay hallucinates all the kids in the hallway looking at him while Hannah narrates.
Bryce Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) flashback: Hannah talks to Clay after meeting Jessica in Mrs. Antillys' office.
present day: Jessica interrupts a class to ask Marcus and Zach where Justin is; Sheri and Clay talk by his locker.
Clay Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) flashback: Clay and Hannah talk outside of the Crestmont and eat their snacks.
Jessica Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) flashback: Jessica tells Hannah they need to talk.
present day: Clay and Jessica talk.
Tony Eskmo 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Score) present day: Tony pulls up when Zach and Marcus invite him to Bryce's house.

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