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    Immediately follows the fight on Boxing Day, where Ilya tells Shane to leave. To please go home.

    After seeking advice from a trusted friend, Shane returns to make things right between them.

    Truths will be revealed, exposing the cracks in their relationship that Shane hasn't seen and Ilya hasn't wanted to reveal; forcing hard conversations and even harder decisions.

    Is love enough to keep them together? If so, what needs to change? Will anything stay the same?

    The biggest question Shane asks himself as they wade through years of miscommunication and hurt is 'Where do we go from here?'

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    10 Aug 2026

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    This was the first time that anyone outside of their immediate family would be entering Shane and Ilya’s sanctuary. For years now it had been their escape from the world, the one place they could be fully together and fully themselves without the threat of anyone finding them.

    Troy and Harris come to visit Shane and Ilya at the cottage for a weekend...the first time they've ever had anyone come to stay. Shenanigans abound, and friendships deepen as Shane learns how nice it can be to open up.

     

    The title comes from the poem "What is the Greatest Gift?" by Mary Oliver

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    07 Aug 2026

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    The All-Stars weekend in Tampa Bay ends in a tragedy for Shane when the plane taking his parents back to Canada from their trip to Mexico explodes.
    The relationship between Shane and Ilya takes an unexpected turn. Fear has been their biggest enemy for years. The tragedy in Shane’s life makes him realize that life is too short not to live proudly and be brave about his feelings for Ilya.
    As the secret slowly comes to light, there’s a thing no one can touch: their commitment to each other.

    Inspired by the t.a.t.u song with the same title.
    If they hurt you // They hurt me too // So we'll rise up // Won't stop // And it's all about us
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    I never wished that pain upon my worst enemy. It’s killing me that you will now know exactly how much it hurts. You loved both your parents. And they loved you. I’ve seen how close you were. I am so sorry. I wish things were different.
    All I can promise is that I will be always by your side. I will always protect you. I love you more than life, Shane.

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    02 Aug 2026

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    Mystery Work

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    This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!

    02 Aug 2026

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    "Today is… is weird day.” Another pause, long enough to make Shane wonder if he should speak this time, but Ilya continues eventually. “Is anniversary of mama's death.”

    "Oh, Ilya,” he says now, the words coming out soft and hesitant. “I didn't know, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?" He grimaces, really wishing he was better at this. "Sorry, stupid question."

    It draws a chuckle from Ilya, the familiar sound immediately making warmth spread in his chest.
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    Ilya needs him and of course Shane is there for him.

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    28 Jul 2026