Writer-Centric POV Playlist: You’re exploring a heartfelt conversation between two estranged "friends" that have finally reconnected after all these years

Introduction

Time has passed, but the silence between them speaks volumes.

Years of distance have built walls between the two, yet here they are, face to face, ready to confront the unspoken. The weight of old wounds hangs in the air, but so does something else—a flicker of hope, a chance for healing, and the delicate threads of a bond that may still be salvageable.

This is the moment when everything they've kept buried finally comes to light. Words that were once too painful to say now spill out in a conversation that will change everything.

To capture the raw emotion and quiet tension of this long-awaited reunion, you need a soundtrack that mirrors the complexity of their history—soft, reflective, and full of unspoken understanding. Let the music guide you as you write this pivotal scene of reconnection, where healing begins and the past is laid bare.

And scroll down for writing tips!

The Set List

1. The Night We Met

Lord Huron Strange Trails

2. I Will Follow You into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie Plans

3. Don't Know Why

Norah Jones Come Away With Me (Deluxe Edition)

4. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (From "Armageddon" Soundtrack)

Aerosmith Armageddon - The Album

5. Both Sides Now

Joni Mitchell Clouds

6. Better Together

Jack Johnson In Between Dreams

7. Wildflowers

Tom Petty Wildflowers

8. Everywhere

Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night

9. Old Friends

Simon & Garfunkel Bookends

10. Dreams

The Cranberries Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

Tips for Writing a Heartfelt Reunion Scene:

1. Start with Subtle Tension:

   Even if they’re happy to see each other, readers ought to be reminded that there’s history between them. Awkward pauses, hesitations, or unfinished sentences can make the moment feel real.

2. Use Small, Loaded Gestures:

   Body language can convey just as much as words. Think about actions like a hesitant glance, a tight grip on a coffee cup, or a forced/awkward/sad/non-existent smile.

3. Let Emotions Build Gradually:

   Don’t rush into forgiveness or tears. Let the conversation unfold with nostalgia, regret, or cautious warmth.

4. Make the Past Tangible:

   Bring up a shared memory, or an old inside joke, or a subtle callback to "the last time we talked" makes the history between them feel authentic.

5. Contrast Between Then vs. Now:

   Have one character notice how the other has changed—new habits, changed hairstyles, more wrinkles, a different demeanor, or something that feels both familiar and foreign.

6. Leave Room for Unspoken Words:

   Sometimes, what’s not said is just as important. A lingering pause or a look that carries years of meaning can be more powerful than dialogue.

7. Use the Right Music for Flow:

   This playlist can help shape the pacing of the scene—soft instrumentals for tension, rising melodies for emotional breakthroughs. I wonder where you could find one of those...

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It's never too late,

Katherine Arkady