(Shane’s mom going overboard trying to come up with a plan…)
Shane: Mom, can you just take three steps back, please? I’m not gonna come out or anything yet. We just want… a future. I don’t know.
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 chose this because it shows Shane being awkward and overwhelmed, even though he’s hopeful. It’s a relatable moment of a parent being “too much”.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Shane’s mom starts going overboard with plans for their future and sponsors. Shane has to wittily tell her to “take three steps back” because he’s feeling overwhelmed.
Book vs TV Series
In the book, we only read about Shane’s thoughts that it looks like his mother will go overboard making plans, but she only asks about Scott Hunter and then Shane talks about his plan to move Ilya to Ottawa.
