(After Ilya’s monologue Shane didn’t understand…)
Shane: Maybe you could teach me Russian someday.
Ilya: Yeah. OK. Only useful phrases.
Shane: Like what?
Ilya: I don’t know, like: “Harder, please. Yes, sir.”
Shane: F-k you.
Ilya: No, more like: “F-k me, please.”
Shane: How about… “I wish you were here right now“?
Ilya (in Russian): I wish I was too.
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 picked this because it blends Ilya’s funny teasing with Shane’s touching “I miss you” line. It’s a memorable and charming exchange.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After the heavy Russian monologue, they go back to their usual banter to lighten the mood. Shane says he misses Ilya, and Ilya’s response in Russian hides his conflicted but deep feelings.
Book vs TV Series
Shane’s line about missing Ilya is the same as the book, but the show makes a small, beautiful change. Ilya replies in Russian instead of English, making it more special, continuing the “talk in Russian if it’s too hard to express” idea.
