(Shane raises his hand towards Ilya, he takes it…)
Shane: Yes! Better. Mmm.
Ilya: You scared me.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 5 (1×05), titled ‘I’ll Believe in Anything’. Based on the Game Changers novels by Rachel Reid, the show is produced and distributed by Crave (HBO).
- TV Series: Heated Rivalry (2025)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 5
- Episode Name: I’ll Believe in Anything
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We included this because the emotional subtext is so strong. We love how Shane is excited for Ilya to hold his hand and expresses that he feels “better” just because Ilya came to see him.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Ilya visits Shane in the hospital after his injury, despite them being on opposing teams. Shane, conflicted and on pain killers, is very honest and happy to have Ilya there.
Book vs TV Series
While Ilya admits Shane scared him in the book too, the show adds Shane’s specific exclamation “Yes! Better” when Ilya takes his hand. It shows how much better Shane feels just having Ilya there.
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