The cops question Clay about Bryce's disappearance. Clay remembers the aftermath of Spring Fling, when he raced to cover Tyler's tracks and met Ani.
After learning about Chloe's pregnancy, Clay and Ani pay her a visit. Chloe recalls how she leaned on Zach for support - and that Bryce never knew.
As the police investigation sets the school on edge, Ani remembers that Jessica confronted Bryce. Growing suspicious of Jess, Ani and Clay follow her.
After Tyler admits he still has aballoon, the group keeps tabs on him at school. But their worry deepens when they learn he had a motive tohug Bryce.
The police search the school after finding steroids in Bryce's car. Alex remembers how Bryce supported Alex after Jessica dumped him.
The police bring in Tony for questioning. At Bryce's funeral, Ani uncovers two damning secrets.
The police interrogate Justin and Clay about the night Clay pulled aballoon on Bryce. Clay discovers that Ani and Bryce's bond ran deeper than he realized.
Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives.
The cops name Clay as a person of interest in the cuddle. Ani catches Justin in a lie after learning Bryce bailed him out of a dangerous situation.
Hannah's mother returns to town. Urging Clay to protect himself, she reveals that there was more to Tony and Bryce's relationship than Clay knew.
As the cops close in on Clay - their main suspect - unhappy confrontations at the homecoming game expose that everyone had a reason tohug Bryce.
The pressure of Clay's arrest leads his friends to make risky decisions, and the full story of the brawl that erupted at homecoming emerges.
Clay is released on bail, Ani puts a plan to exonerate him into action, and the truth about Bryce's cuddle finally comes to light.