Medium: TV
Fandom: House MD
Subject: House/Cuddy
Title: The Evolution of Us
Warnings: Spoilers for the entire series, including 4x16 "Wilson's Heart".
Notes: this mix is set up in parts spanning pre-series up through season four. songs 1-5 represent pre-series events. their inital relationship and its ultimate failure. 6-9 we see them attempt to rebuild - first their professional relationship and then their personal one. and finally 10-13 finds them realizing their feelings - and how they need each other. this is the first time i've tried to do a mix with a literal timeline, so i'm curious as to how you all think it turned out.
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click here 01. Fall Into Place - Apartment
"You knew him just as a legend?"
I wonder if what you wish for,
will fall into place.
02. Just Because of You - Sambassadeur
Cuddy can't get her mind off of him.
And I guess I will remember my favorite song,
cause its the one that makes me think of you.
03. We Can't Work It Out - Saturday Looks Good to Me
House and Cuddy are too independent for their own good.
After the alcohol and the anniversary,
you'll still be happier with a memory
and all of the taxicabs that were fit to drive,
pointed in a line and never did arrive
04. Silver Lining - Rilo Kiley
the downfall.
Hurray, hurray, i'm your silver lining
hurray, hurray, but now i'm gone
05. Heart - Stars
Years later, Cuddy hires House at PPH. She convinces herself she's his equal - that they can remain professional.
But her past feelings clould her judgement.
The hard rock god, he never had a chance, you know
incurable romantics never do
he held a flame I wasn't born to carry
i'll leave the dying young stuff up to you
06. Long Week - Georgie James
House and Cuddy can't stop hurting each other.
The lightning strikes every minute in this place,
in this place, in this place.
and it would be a miracle
if we get out of here unscathed
07. Lovers in Captivity - Ima Robot
"By the way - Why does everyone think that you and I had sex? Think there could be something to it?"
The line between friends and lovers blurs.
We’re lovers in captivity
we’re dying from eternity
bring your kids to come and see
this lovely couple mold
08. Tell Me In the Morning - Cold War Kids
Cuddy can't change House.
I know that you would like, like to change me
make me softer to your voice like a baby
i'm using caution, bet you're warning
i wish you could wait to tell me in the morning
09. Release Me - Beth Orton
During the tritter arc - Cuddy lets House hit rock bottom. And then hopes he'll pull himself together.
Breakin' waves on the shore
it turned then fade once more
release me from this love
if it's ours it'll come
11. You and I Misbehaving - Tilly and the Wall
Early season 4. House and Cuddy continue to manipulate each other.
No pushing buttons (no telling lies)
no pointed fingers (trying to keep you quiet)
just you and I misbehaving (misbehaving)
11. Adventures in Solitude - The New Pornographers
" I don't want to be in pain, I don't want to be miserable." House wakes from his coma.
We thought we lost you,
we thought we lost you,
we thought we lost you,
welcome back
12. You Love Me - Kimya Dawson
House and Cuddy stop running from each other.
Friendships would grow then i'd hit the road,
making up excuses for why i had to leave
13. Wall of You - A Whisper in the Noise
"I'm here."
All of the most basic needs of me
all of the dreams I have that won't come true
pale at the sight of the wall of you