Shane: The cottage is super private, so we don’t need to worry about anything.
Ilya: Not even your parents?
Shane: No. I told them I was on a silent retreat, like a meditation thing. What? Does that sound fake?
Ilya: Yes! (laughing) Ah! It would if it was anyone but you.
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 picked this because it’s such a funny moment during their trip. It highlights their charming and awkward dynamic as they try to keep their secret.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
On the way to the cottage, Shane tells Ilya the lie he told his parents, that he was going on a “meditation retreat”, to keep them from visiting.
Book vs TV Series
The book confirms Shane lied to his parents about a “meditation retreat,” but this specific back-and-forth about it sounding fake is a new joke for the show.
