Hannah Baker: Hey, it's Hannah. Hannah Baker.
Clay Jensen: Holy shit.
Hannah Baker: Don't adjust your, whatever device you're hearing this on. It's me. Live and in stereo.
No return engagements, no encore. And, this time, absolutely no requests. Get a snack, settle in. Because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended.
And if you're listening to this tape, you're one of the reasons why. I'm not saying which tape brings you into the story. But fear not, if you received this lovely little box, your name will pop up. I promise.
Anyway, the rules here are pretty simple. There are only two--
Lainie Jensen: What'cha doing?
Clay Jensen: Jesus.
Lainie Jensen: Sorry.
Clay Jensen: What have we said about helicopter parenting, mom?
Lainie Jensen: I didn't mean to scare you. You were just lost in that-- what is that you're listening to?
Clay Jensen: It's uh, uh, it's nothing. It's for history class.
Lainie Jensen: Cassettes are history now?
Clay Jensen: Uh-huh.
Lainie Jensen: Of course they are. Can I listen?
Clay Jensen: No, it's dumb. I'm gonna head up to my room. Homework.
Lainie Jensen: Clay, school emailed again today.
Clay Jensen: Which explains why dad showed interest in my life. You two are dangerous when you coordinate.
Lainie Jensen: You know I hate being the kind of parent who asks if you want to talk about anything, but if you want to talk about anything.
Clay Jensen: I didn't really know her, mom.
Lainie Jensen: Didn't you two work together at the Crestmont?
Clay Jensen: Yeah, for a little while, but.
Lainie Jensen: You didn't know her very well?
Clay Jensen: Not really. I need to get to work, it's all good. Shit!
Lainie Jensen: Language.
Clay Jensen: I'm sorry. I gotta-- I gotta go work. This thing is due in two days, so I gotta go.
Lainie Jensen: Clay.