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Jessica Davis toured and recorded music for most of her life, retiring at age 45 to become a dog groomer. At age 51, she passed away from cancer, and the entire world mourned her death. A concert was held in her honour, and she was named one of the worlds biggest talents. She loved Hannah and thought of her every single day, right up to her last breath. She never dated, married or loved anyone else in her life as much as she did Hannah. She was an advocate for many important causes, and she won a Nobel Peace Prize at age 28. Everything she did was in Hannah's honour.

Clay Jensen left the music world at age 39, as he realised fame wasn't his thing and he wanted to settle down. He remained great friends with Jessica. He married another fellow musician, and they had 2 kids, Hannah and Matthew. He never forgot Hannah and she remained the love of his life even when he was married. He passed away at age 61 suddenly.

Justin Foley remained great friends with Jessica and Clay, and supported them through their success. He was forever thankful to Jess for helping him get into rehab and back on track. He moved to Ireland after leaving school and became a drugs counsellor at a youth club in a Co Cork town, and helped many youngsters kick addiction. However, one of his patients who he was very close to took their own life, and he went back into it, unable to cope, and died of an accidental overdose at age 33.

Mr and Mrs Baker moved away and started to work in the dreaded Walplex when it was their only chance of survival. They never got over their daughters death in any way, and supported Jessica and Clay while they toured. They died side by side at age 82.

Tyler Down got sexually assaulted the day of the spring dance and it drove him over the walls. He committed a school shooting, and many people died, including Jeff Atkins and Montgomery. When he saw what he had done, he turned the rifle on himself and shot himself. He was only 18.

Ryan Shaver left the school shortly after Hannah's death, feeling guilt for what he had done. He settled down with a man he met in a poetry club, and they got married. They died together peacefully at age 67.

Some people had happy endings, others didn't. That's how life goes sometimes. No one ever forgot Hannah, but the only one who thought of her every second of every day was Jessica. She was truly the love of her life. She would trade all the fans and fame just to see her again, despite loving them.

Hannah Baker changed her life, and taught her to love. And in many ways, she inspired many others as well. She was one in a billion. And Jessica couldn't have loved anyone better.

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