Another shocking plot twist: Alex Standall (Miles Heizer) and Bryce develop a friendship. Alex's insecurities around his body lead him to buying steroids, per recommendation from one of the guys on the football team. It all leads back to Bryce, who's dealing the steroids.
Alex starts buying from Bryce and his steroid habit turns dark when Bryce takes him down the road of cocaine and Miss Melody Scott (a prostitute). Struggling to make things work with Jessica, Melody helps Alex work out his sexual frustrations.
Spoiler alert: his friendship with Bryce doesn't end well.