The Luckiest
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The Luckiest by chrissyreadsnwrites
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
01 Mar 2026
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Shane handed Jackie a glass with a generous pour of wine and waited for her to take a seat next to Hayden. He sat up a little straighter before delivering his well-rehearsed line, “Now that you’re both here, we wanted to let you know that we have started an application for adoption.”
In 2023, Shane and Ilya are 32 years old, out, married, and playing on the same professional hockey team. Even though they’ve come a long way in terms of their self-acceptance and trust in their relationship, they are still living and working and in a heteronormative world. Growing their family won't be easy. Luckily, they have each other.
This fic tells that story across six pivotal moments between 2023 and 2031.
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- Part 1 of The Luckiest
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Syurpriz! by chrissyreadsnwrites
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
30 Mar 2026
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“Mom, what are you doing here?”
“SURPRISE!”
The noise almost knocked Shane over. Ilya instinctively covered Kaya’s head and pulled her close.
“Oh God…” Shane whispered.
“Oh my God!” Ilya gasped, eyes brightening.
After a seemingly interminable three-year wait, Ilya and Shane are the proud adoptive parents of a sixteen-month-old girl. In the interim, when their hopes for adoption were all but lost, they decided to pursue surrogacy. Now the due date is fast approaching, and as new and expectant parents, this transition brings up unprocessed feelings.
Let’s see how this surprise party goes over….
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- Part 2 of The Luckiest
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The Buncle Brand by chrissyreadsnwrites
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
04 Apr 2026
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Shane and Ilya are homebound in Ottawa as they await their surrogate’s due date. While the Pikes are enjoying the cottage, a lost boathouse key leads to a comedy of errors.
Ilya closed his eyes as he thought back. They had last gone to the cottage in October, but it had already been too cold for them to be on the water… Before that, it must have been Labor Day Weekend, and the last time they used the boats, they…. “Oh…” Ilya said, turning to Shane. “I think I know where it is. You’re not going to like it.”
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- Part 3 of The Luckiest
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Not Helpful by chrissyreadsnwrites
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types, Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
04 May 2026
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“Give,” Ilya said holding out his hand. Shane’s eyes darted around at the kitchen. “Your hand, your wrist, whatever it is…”
“Oh…” Shane held out his right hand in obedience. Ilya took it. He brushed the outside of Shane’s wrist.
“Does this hurt?”
“No, it’s just…”
“Washing dishes?”
“And passing.” Ilya raised his eyebrows. “And shooting sometimes. Like, forehand.”
“And jerking off?”
“Shut up…” Shane said, smiling.
“Shane,” Ilya started. He wanted to tread carefully. How could he convey to Shane that he’s an ancient and decrepit million-year-old hockey player, a player who needed to stay attuned to his aches and pains, without triggering a shut down? Was that even possible?
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OR It's May 2029... Shane and Ilya are married with two young kids, but a simple chore and dinner at the Hollanders’ expose some deep-rooted issues that aging-hockey-player Shane and retired-hockey-player Ilya will have to work out.
Prepare to laugh, prepare to cringe, prepare to heal.
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- Part 4 of The Luckiest
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Kitchen Conversation by chrissyreadsnwrites
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
10 Mar 2026
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A phone call from an old friend turns Shane from ally to activist!
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- Part 5 of The Luckiest