(After Shane’s father saw them and left, Shane is panicking…)
Shane: This is my f-king nightmare. This is my actual f-king nightmare, Ilya!
Ilya: OK, OK. Then maybe it’s time to wake up, yes?
Shane: F-k, I’m scared.
Ilya: Yes, it’s scary. But you’re brave.
Shane: Shut up.
Ilya: You are, you’re brave.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 6 (1×06), titled ‘The Cottage’. 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: 6
- Episode Name: The Cottage
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We included this because it shows Ilya’s perfect, loyal way of handling Shane’s panic. It’s a pivotal moment of support during a tense situation.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Shane’s father catches them kissing and leaves in shock. Shane starts panicking and wanting to run after him, but Ilya stays calm and tries to ground him first.
Book vs TV Series
In the book, Shane only says “This is bad” after his dad sees them, but the show adds this “nightmare” talk. It shows how well Ilya can ground Shane when he’s panicking.
