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Casey Russell- Listen along here

Hey Brother by Avicii- Oh, if the sky comes falling down, for you, There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do.

So I picked this song for a few handful of reasons. Outside the obvious I feel like it’s a testament to the bond Noah and Casey have. I think Ella said it really well that the two of them would be very unlikely friends if they weren’t related and the fact that they are is almost fate like because despite everything Noah considers Casey to be his very best friend. He’s the first person Noah thinks of to look up to and one of the few people in this town he’d do absolutely anything for. I think there’s also a component in the second verse of this song that asks if they still believe in one another which is a big ask after everything they went through last season and the secrets that are starting to come out this season. Asking the big questions. 

Everything Must Go by Artist vs. Poet- the pain behind my mother's eyes. She said everything must go. Your comic books, dinosaurs, and GI Joe's. Close that white picket fence. The one you miss when you're not home. She said everything must go

Something I love a lot about the dynamic between Noah and Casey is this story of their turbulent home life that flies under the radar. It’s like yes they both have these much bigger secrets, but they also have this life back home that neither of them talk about. This place that they survived instead of thrived in. This song is kind of my homage to them leaving that place. 

Coffee Break by Forever the Sickest Kids- 'Cause I've overcommitted myself. I guess this is growing. I'm sleeping so little these days. I guess this is growing up. I'm feeling things are about to change 

This song honestly almost didn’t make the cut but I kept it on here because it’s about taking that break in time just to breathe before getting back into the chaos of the world. That’s very much what I feel like Casey is for Noah. He is that bright moment where he can turn the writing brain off and have fun and be at peace throughout all the dark shit that touches their lives.

I Will Follow You into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie-  If Heaven and Hell decide that they both are satisfied, Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs. If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks. Then I'll follow you into the dark.

I was feeling really sappy about putting this song on here but it’s honestly the god damn truth. Noah would follow Casey into war if he asked him to. Its a further testament to their brotherhood and the lengths he would go to in order to keep his brother safe, healthy, and happy. 

Rory Collins- Listen Along Here

Voldemort by With Confidence- And I will try to hold you up through those times when you are gone. Despite the weather, it gets better. You won't do this alone

So this song to me holds a lot of significance for Noah and Rory. I remember when we first started sending them on their journey as the teen detectives I loved this idea that no matter how turbulent things became for them, they were never going to have to do it alone. Noah and Rory became this dynamic duo in everything they did which yes did eventually develop into feelings but I think the journey they went on to get there was actually a very sweet one. 

Conversations with my Wife by Jon Bellion-  I dreamt I slept on a sidewalk, but you still laid with me. I dreamt I fell in a lion's den, and you still came for me. I dreamt I lost all of my faith, and you still prayed for me

I picked this song for Noah and Rory in part because it’s a testament to how far they’re willing to go for one another. That no matter what secrets get exposed, or how dangerous a situation gets they’ll have each other. This song is about turning away from fame. It’s about loving someone when their phone turns off. And I feel like even though it was a different kind of fame they were attracting within the last year, I feel like Noah and Rory’s running from the spotlight included falling into each other.

I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles- Oh, please, say to me. You'll let me be your man. And please, say to me you'll let me hold your hand.

You really don’t get more simple an explanation than the name of the song. Claire and I used to joke that the only times Noah would hold Rory’s hand was when they were running away from danger. It took so long for him to build up the bravery to hold her hand just because he wanted to and now that they’ve done it he never wants to stop. 

Kitty Maddox- Listen Along Here

If You Never Broke My Heart by Dylan Brady-  And I never would'vе found the one. The one that I got wrapped up in my arms. If you never broke my heart.

So I personally think this song is kinda funny but very fitting for Noah and Kitty. It’s very much about a couple breaking up and all the challenges they faced when they were together. And while Noah and Kitty were never officially a couple it kind of feels like they went through a lot. They’re kind of those two who’s feelings just kind of missed each other. He never knew she liked him back. She was always worried about him affecting her popularity. There was just a lot about them that didn’t work. And if it hadn’t been for those heart breaks they would have never found Mac and Rory. 

You Broke Me First by Tate McRae-  Now suddenly you're asking for it back. Could you tell me, where'd you get the nerve? Yeah, you could say you miss all that we had. But I don't really care how bad it hurts. When you broke me first.

So we’ve kind of got a theme for Noah and Kitty. A lot of these songs are going to be about heartbreak and getting your heart broken. This song felt fitting because in Noah’s mind not only did Kitty not ever like him, no one ever really has. So he’s filled with a lot of hurt feelings by Kitty showing such disdain for his new relationship. He’s finally got this person he can love who loves him back so openly only to be met with vitriol from people he’s only ever tried to please. 

My Heart I Surrender by I Prevail-  Chasing love that can never be mine. Maybe one day you'll realize. These words you should always remember to you, my heart I surrender.