David: So is your plan to, what, just keep doing this in secret until you both retire, or…
Shane: Probably. I don’t know.
Ilya: Probably, yes.
Yuna: Oh, no, that’s sad.
Shane: I know. We know. We just can’t come out and, like, announce it.
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’s such a heartwarming moment of support from Yuna. It shows her loyal love for her son, despite the bittersweet reality of their secret.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Shane’s parents find it sad that the couple has to date in secret. It’s a touching moment where they discuss their hopeful plans for the future.
Book vs TV Series
This specific “that’s sad” line is new for the show. It highlights the loving support from Shane’s parents as they talk about the bittersweet reality of the secret. In the book it’s only mentioned that when Shane talks about the difficulty of their secret, the parents stop being shocked and start feeling empathetic to their situation. When similar topic is brought again, his mother reacts with sad: “Oh, Shane.”
