Hannah Baker: Do you think I could ever be as pretty as Jessica Davis? (awkward silence) Great. Thanks. Got it.
Clay Jensen: No, I-I just… I mean, yeah, Jessica’s pretty and all, but you’re special.
Hannah Baker: Special. Like retarded.
Clay Jensen: Did I say retarded? I didn’t say retarded, and I don’t think we’re supposed to use that word anymore.
Hannah Baker: Regardless… I saw you try to be kind… and, you know, fail.
From 13 Reasons Why – Season 1 Episode 2: ‘Tape 1, Side B’ (1×02)