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Yuna added Ilya to the chat

Summary:

When their neighbors decide it is time to move and sell their house, Yuna loses no time trying to find out anything and everything about the mysterious buyer.

Now with Ilya and Shane's POVs as well!

Notes:

My first fanfiction since my frontal lobe fully developed (which was a long time ago and has no bearing on the actual quality of the fic, sorry).

A texting-only fic, for best experience enable creator's style.

Also English is not my native language yada yada, any inconsistencies are my own, no beta (how do you get a beta?), please be nice to me :)

Chapter 1: Yuna

Notes:

Edit 19/07/2026: As phan_iarry helpfully pointed out, Ilya wouldn't find milk in bags weird, because Russia had the same thing when he was a kid. So I changed the joke. Also the look of the first chapter's messaging UIs might be slightly different from the original, because I decided to rework parts for ch 2.

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

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Shane

Today at 9:02 AM

Yuna

Morning honey! Just wanted to remind you that the new Reebok ad started airing today, so expect a bump on your socials.

Shane

Hi mom! Thanks for the reminder.

Yuna

I just saw it, you look very handsome in it, as always!

Shane

Thanks 🙂 How are you and dad?

Yuna

Oh, we’re fine. Dad’s a bit testy.

The AC’s been dripping so we need someone to take a look at it. Dad was working from home yesterday, since the HVAC guy was supposed to come to the house sometime between 8AM and 6PM.

Guess what happened?

Shane

HVAC guy didn’t show?

Yuna

Bingo!

Shane

That sucks. He didn’t even call?

Yuna

Didn’t call, isn’t answering dad’s calls either, voicemail is full. We’ll see if there’s any signs of life from him today, but I’m not holding my breath.

I told him not to call someone with less than 4 stars, but dad caught a “good vibe” from him when he called, so what do I know?

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Shane

Yeah, maybe don’t let him hire someone on vibes alone next time 😀

Yuna

No shit.

Oh, I have some piping hot tea to spill though!

Shane

lol, mom.

Yuna

What? Did I use that wrong?

Shane

No, you’re fine …

What’s the tea?

Yuna

You know how I told you the Campbells from next door have decided to downsize now that their kids have all flown the nest?

Well, it took them a while, the initial asking price was a bit ridiculous, frankly.

I mean the house was built in the 70s, they were already living here when your dad and I bought our place.

And it’s not like they were very diligent about the upkeep, I mean the back garden alone is a mess!

The roof has never been replaced as far as I know.

And don’t even get me started on that interior reno they did … Carpet over that lovely herringbone?!

Shane

Mom …

Yuna

Yes, sorry!

Anyways, they finally dropped the price enough to actually get a buyer and they closed the sale a couple of days ago.

The new owner agreed to give them a couple of months to move out, so we’ll be having a bit of a neighborhood farewell party for them some time next month.

I thought you might want to join?

Shane

Oh, yeah, maybe? Text me the date and I’ll see if I can make it work.

Next month is a bit heavy on roadies, so no promises.

I mean it, don’t just promise them I’ll come! Everyone still thinks I’m a stuck up asshole because of last time …

Yuna

Oh honey, no one thinks you’re an asshole for that! It was a simple misunderstanding, they get it.

Shane

Right, so why is Mrs. Wilson giving me the stink eye from her porch anytime I jog past her now?

Yuna

I’m sure that’s not true. Maybe she just forgot her glasses?

Shane

Every.

Damn.

Time.

Just, please, don’t make it a promise.

Yuna

Of course not!

Shane

I’m texting dad the same thing to make sure.

Yuna

Rude!

Today at 9:30 AM

Shane

So, you know anything about the new owners?

Yuna

Not much, the Campbells were pretty hush hush about it all.

Elaine keeps giving me non-answers and I think Dan’s outright avoiding me. I swear I saw him dive into some bushes when I was taking the trash out yesterday.

Shane

Man knows he can’t handle busybody Yuna. I get it.

Yuna

You know, I love you, but sometimes you’re my least favorite child.

Shane

I’m your only child!

Yuna

So what does that tell you?

Anyways, no one knows anything yet. The whole thing is making me a bit suspicious.

Shane

It does sound a bit weird.

Sorry mom, I have to go, Hayden’s picking me up in a few. But keep me in the loop on the mystery buyer.

And say hi to dad from me.

Yuna

Will do! Give Hayden my best. Love you ♥️

Shane

Love you too ♥️


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Bitter Bitties

Today at 3:15 PM

Gloria

Julien thinks he might’ve seen the new owner of the Campbell house yesterday.

Yuna

Oh?

Gloria

He says he saw someone walking around the house with a contractor-looking fella. Pointing to parts of it, big arm movements, discussing changes, he thinks.

He didn’t get a good look at him, but says he looked “millennial” and “shredded”, whatever that means.

Yuna

So it’s a man, he’s in his 30s and works out?

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Did he look like he was fit because it’s part of his job or just for the looks?

Millie

Of course that’s the first thing you’d ask 😂

Yuna

What’s that supposed to mean?

Millie

God forbid you lived next to an athlete and not represent him.

Yuna

I resent that accusation. I just thought it might help us narrow down what he did for work. Or what hobbies he might be into.

Millie

Sure hon 😉

Gloria

Look, that’s all I could get outa Julien. I’m surprised he even managed to look out the window long enough to actually notice something happening there.

Yuna

Alright, thanks Gloria. The Campbells seem to be icing me out completely and they’ve out-polited David, so nothing new from our side.

Millie

Same here

Yuna

Alright, let’s keep an eye out for an athletic-looking young man then.

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Shane

Today at 8:15 PM

Yuna

So we managed to find out a couple more things about this new neighbor of ours.

We finally have a name!

Ilya Rozanov

The ownership information for the lot has been updated, so we managed to get that much.

Shane

I assume you googled him right away?

Yuna

Of course.

There’s a few hits for that exact name, mostly Russian. But I’ve only found one living in North America.

Looks like he moved here from the States not too long ago.

He works for a luxury car dealership that I know has been expanding into the Canadian market these last few years. I saw they’re opening a new branch in Ottawa, so I assume he’s here for that.

And since he bought the Campbell place, he’ll probably be staying here a while.

Shane

Makes sense.

You’re enjoying this sleuthing aren’t you? Feeling like you’re in one of your detective novels?

Yuna

I love a good research session. 🙂

I think I found his personal instagram too, but I’m not 100%.

Gloria’s son mentioned he saw a fit man around your age at the house not too long ago, so this might be him.

russianmenace81

What do you think?

Shane

Oh, um, yeah. It’s a pretty loose description, but that would fit.

He’s in car sales?

Yuna

As far as I can tell. Why?

Shane

I just wouldn’t have guessed looking at him.

He must like going to the gym in his free time.

And his profile is quite … risque.

Yuna

They’re called thirst traps, Shane.

Shane

Jesus mom

Yuna

What? It’s probably part of his personal brand. He’s not posting all those shirtless pics by accident.

And like you’re one to talk, can I remind you of the various states of undress you’re in on the regular?

Shane

For brand deals that you negotiate?!

Yuna

That you can always say no to.

Do you want me to start blocking deals like that? They’re more lucrative, but if you’re uncomfortable it’s no problem for me to communicate that to the brands.

Shane

…

No, it’s fine.

Yuna

Alright. 🙂

Anyways, I don’t know how I feel about a neighbor calling himself a “menace”, but I’m trying to give him the benefit of the doubt until I meet him in person.

Shane

Yeah, fingers crossed that’s also just part of his public persona.

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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 1:22 PM

JP

Did you guys look up the building permit for the Campbell house yet?

Or I guess I should say the Rozanov house now, since the Campbell house will be no more.

Millie

What?! It’ll be torn down?

JP

Yep

“Demolition of existing two-storey detached dwelling and construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling with attached garage.”

Building Area - 345 m² | 3714 ft²

Estimated Construction Value - $2,585,000

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Oli

Tabarnak, is Rozanov loaded?

Wait, so the money he paid for the Campbell’s place was basically just for the land?

What does this guy do?!

Yuna

Luxury car sales if I’m not mistaken.

Oli

Oh

Yeah that’ll do it

That square footage though, what is he building, a McMansion?

Millie

I mean he did move here from the States so …

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Yuna

I didn’t expect we’d be getting a complete demo/rebuild. An extensive reno sure, the house was a mess, but something from the ground up?

It’s gonna be a long and probably loud few months …

Millie

Nooooo, I didn’t even think of that.

Well, good luck and condolences to the Hollanders and Arbours!

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Gloria

I assume we don’t know when construction will start?

Yuna

Rozanov hasn’t talked to anyone on the street yet as far as I’m aware.

David

Actually, I talked to him.

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Yuna

What the hell, David?! When?

David

Sorry, I was gonna tell you when I got home.

He was outside with his contractor this morning while I was leaving for work. I waved and he came over and we talked for a minute.

Yuna

What did you talk about?

Gloria

Did he say when they think they’ll be done?

Oli

What kind of car did he drive?

JP

Did he seem like a rich asshole?

Millie

Is he as handsome in person or is it mostly filters?

Yuna

For fuck’s sake Millie …

Millie

What? I’m married, not blind! 😜

David

He was really pleasant, actually. Introduced himself, apologized preemptively for any problems we might have because of the construction, he gave me his number, I gave him mine and then I had to leave.

We didn’t discuss the timeline.

He drove something fun and sporty, no idea about the make and model though, I’m not a car guy.

He seemed perfectly normal.

And he is indeed very good looking.

Yuna

Great! So you can send me his number and we can finally get some answers.

David

Sure hon, just go easy on him.

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Rozanov

Today at 4:35 PM

Yuna

Hello, Mr. Rozanov, this is Yuna Hollander, your future next door neighbor. You exchanged numbers with my husband David this morning.

Rozanov

Yes hello mrs hollander is nice to meet you

You are inquisition?

Yuna

Excuse me?

Rozanov

I give number to husband but it is you who contacts me

Usually this means you have many questions

Yuna

I mean, I do, so by that definition … Yes, I am the inquisition.

Rozanov

Ok please ask your questions 🙂

Yuna

Alright, getting right to it, I like it.

So first of all, welcome to the neighborhood! It’s been a while since a new face has joined Elmwood Road, so everyone is very excited to meet you.

Rozanov

Thank you i am excited to meet new neighbors too

Yuna

We came across the building permit for the former Campbell lot and have seen that you intend to completely demolish the old house and construct something new?

Rozanov

Yes old house is not really my style

I like the location though and realtor tells me is good too

Close to schools good commute to work etc

So i buy and destroy and build what i like

Yuna

Do you have an estimate how long it’ll take? When you might be moving in?

Rozanov

Ah yes i hire company for speedy construction

Main guy thinks 6 months should be enough

Yuna

Oh, that’s fairly fast indeed.

Are you looking to move your family in before the school year starts?

Rozanov

Ah no no family just me

Yuna

My bad, you mentioned schools, I just assumed …

Rozanov

No worries it is big house i understand

I like to have lots of space

And i have many cars so most of the square footage is just garage 😀

Yuna

Right. You work in car sales?

Rozanov

You have found my linkedin profile 😉

Yes i moved to ottawa to open new branch of vetrova automotive group

We are just in final stages of setting everything up and i am head of sales for this operation

So if you ever need high-end vehicle you have my number 😉

Yuna

Sure, we’re not really into cars at all, so we might take you up on the offer.

Ok, I think that is most of what we were all dying to know. I’ll leave you to your evening, I hope I didn’t inconvenience you too much.

Rozanov

No worries is message i can ignore if i want

Yuna

Right. Have a nice evening Mr. Rozanov and I hope we meet face-to-face soon.

Rozanov

Thank you mrs hollander i hope so too


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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 09:22 AM

Martin

Anyone else feel a tremor right now? Earthquake or Rozanov?

Yuna

Rozanov. Looks like they’re pile driving.

Gloria

More like driving me nuts.

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Thank you, I’ll be here all week!

JP

No but seriously, I am so done with this construction. I thought the demolition was bad enough, but this is next level.

Like, the apology basket was nice and all, but this shit is annoying.

Millie

Maybe it’s time to moan a bit about how loud and disruptive everything is and he’ll send us some more stuff.

Yuna

Millie …

Millie

Oh shove off Yuna, he can afford it!

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Shane

Today at 8:15 AM

Yuna

Rolex won’t get off my ass about this new ad they want to do.

Shane

Good morning to you too mom!

Yuna

Sorry, they’re just really starting to get on my nerves. How many times do I have to tell them no?

And hearing this incessant buzzing and banging all day long is not doing much for my mood either.

Shane

They have to be pretty close to finishing the louder parts of construction, right?

Yuna

I hope so. Rozanov said 6 months, so we’re pretty close to that now.

Looks like they’re cutting tiles, so I guess we’re in the final stretches.

Shane

How does it look?

Yuna

I’m not a fan of these modern builds generally, but I have to say, it’s not too bad.

I was scared he was going to build something that is all blocky concrete and glass walls, but it fits surprisingly well into the existing neighborhood.

Must’ve had a good architect.

He kept all the trees and the new landscaping looks miles better than the overgrown jungle the Campbells were neglecting before.

Shane

Doesn’t seem too bad then?

Yuna

Could be worse, I guess.

Will be even better once it’s over though.

And once I get Rolex off my back.

Can I just tell them to eat a dick?

Shane

Mom 😂


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Rozanov

Today at 5:31 PM

Rozanov

So mrs hollander

Yuna

Please, call me Yuna.

Rozanov

Then please call me ilya

Any relation to famous hockey player?

Yuna

You mean Shane Hollander?

Rozanov

Are there many famous hockey hollanders?

Yuna

Not really.

Yes, Shane is our son.

Rozanov

You do not mention this? Why? Ashamed?

I understand

Yuna

Why the hell would I be ashamed?

Rozanov

He is playing for infernal team of course

Yuna

Infernal?

You mean inferior?

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Wait, are you a hockey fan?

It’s pretty big in Russia, right?

Rozanov

In russia it is popular yes but just khl they do not like mlh

But i started to like when i moved to america

Yuna

Wait …

Where did you live before moving here?

Rozanov

🙂

Yuna

Oh no.

Do not tell me …

Rozanov

Sorry 🙂

Yuna

A Raiders fan? In our city? On our street? As my NEIGHBOR?!

Rozanov

Is ok i am not diehard fan

And your son is very good

Very good to look at

Yuna

You mean to watch?

Rozanov

That too

Yuna

Yes, he is a great player, the best in the league!

Rozanov

I do not disagree

Even if he plays for shit team

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So why you do not mention him before if you are not ashamed?

Yuna

It feels like people start treating us differently when they know, so we don’t tell them unless they ask.

Rozanov

Different how?

Yuna

I mean, mostly they become more agreeable, which annoys me to no end. Just say what you want to say, don’t start pussyfooting around me just because my son is famous.

Rozanov

I had to google that word it has different meaning than i expected 😀

But i understand is hard when you want to be asshole but people just accept

No challenge

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Yuna

So when did you realize we could be related?

Rozanov

I think very quickly

He is half-japanese so you with your name

And obviously surname hollander

His face is everywhere in this city because he is hometown hero so …

Had to check

Yuna

Makes sense.

Rozanov

He comes home often?

Yuna

Not as much as we’d like, but we have meetings a few times a month and we’re on the phone several times a week, so I don’t really get to miss him, which is nice.

Rozanov

You have meetings with son?

Yuna

Oh, I’m his manager, I probably should have led with that. So I’m usually with him when he’s doing any kind of promo, ad, negotiation etc.

Rozanov

Ah so you are reason that his face is everywhere?

I thought montreal was bad but here is worse

He is not even on home team

Yuna

Yeah well, we love a local success story 😀

Rozanov

Have to root for someone when home team is so bad

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Next time your son is home tell me yes

Want to shake hands with famous hockey player

Maybe tell him he drives shit car could get him much better and good deal

Get autograph and picture for office

Yuna

I’m sure he’ll be happy to meet you.

Rozanov

Also i tell him why montreal is shit team 😈

Yuna

You’re never meeting him.

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Ilya

Today at 10:55 AM

Ilya

[Photo of a modern highrise with a Rolex ad taking up a large swath of its surface. The ad depicts Shane Hollander in a suit, looking sultrily at the camera while lifting one of his arms, presenting the watch on his wrist.]

Thank you yuna 😊

Yuna

You’re welcome?


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Bitter Bitties

Today at 9:36 AM

Millie

Man, Rozanov must have a lot of shit.

There’s so many moving trucks they can’t even get onto his driveway anymore, they’re just parked out on the street.

Gloria

You should see the stuff they’re moving. I saw a pool table, some arcade machines, a shit-ton of gym equipment …

And half of the trucks were for his cars and motorcycles. The man’s collection is expeeeeensive.

Julien is losing his mind, he wants to meet this guy so bad 😂

Yuna

He probably won’t have to wait much longer if all his stuff is already here.

I hope he’s gonna fit into the neighborhood, I really don’t want some entitled asshole thinking he can do whatever just because he can throw money around.

Millie

You talked to him before, did he seem like an entitled asshole?

Yuna

Not really, but we’ve had like two conversations, can’t really make a judgement based on that.

Gloria

Like you said, he’ll be here sooner rather than later, we’ll just have to see how it goes.


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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 12:48 PM

Yuna added Ilya to the chat

Yuna

Everyone, Mr. Rozanov will be moving into his house this Thursday, so I’ve decided it’s time he’s added to the group chat.

Please give him a nice welcome.

Millie

Hello Mr Rozanov! We’re happy to finally have you in here! I’m Millie, my husband Martin and I are at #4.

JP

Hello Mr Rozanov, Jean-Philippe here, but everyone calls me JP. I live with my partner Olivier at #6.

Oli

Hello, I’m Olivier! 👋

Yuna

You already know me and have met my husband David, we’re at #9.

David

👋

Gloria

And we’re on your other side 🙂 I’m Gloria, I live with my son Julien at #5.

Rozanov

Hello all nice to meet you

Thank you for warm welcome

Please call me ilya

As yuna said i will move in thursday

I will have housewarming party over weekend so if any of you have time please come

JP

What day? At what time?

Rozanov

Whole weekend

Come whenever

Millie

Oh. You’ll be having a party the whole weekend?

Rozanov

Yes big party many guests

Yuna

Aha. Then I guess David and I will swing by at some point.

Should we bring anything?

Rozanov

No please everything is handled

You just come over

Yuna

Will do, thanks for the invite!

Millie

Same here, looking forward to it 😊

JP

We’re in as well!

Gloria

Well if everyone is going, we can’t miss it 😉


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Bitter Bitties

Today at 1:35 PM

Millie

THE WHOLE WEEKEND?!

Yuna

I guess …

Gloria

Well, at least Julien seems excited.

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Shane

Today at 10:35 AM

[incoming call from Shane …]

[call declined]

Yuna

Sorry, cannot talk, everything is too loud.

Shane

So you ended up going to the party?

Hope you didn’t do anything I wouldn’t 😆

Yuna

Then we would have stayed home watching tape.

Shane

Oh wow, went right for the throat 😮

What did I do?

Yuna

I’m sorry, I’m just hungover.

Shane

That good huh?

Yuna

Honestly? Yeah.

I thought I was going to hate it, but I haven’t been to a proper house party since college and I enjoyed it?

I mean, if you can call a catered two-day event with a DJ in a house that big a house party.

Fuck the man has money …

Shane

What did you think of the house?

Yuna

Oh we need to get you invited at some point, you’ll love it.

I mean you’ve seen the front, but the inside!

It’s all natural wood and dark gray surfaces with a bit of light stone and a few pops of color. Very sleek and modern, very wealthy bachelor.

But then the whole back of the house is all windows, a deck overlooking the rest of the property, which he fenced in, but has a lot of foliage, so it looks natural.

I mean it’s pretty much your cottage but on steroids, minus the lake.

Shane

Oh wow. Did he design it himself or?

Yuna

You’ll have to ask him, I don’t have your real estate fetish, I didn’t ask.

Shane

Appreciating something does not make it a fetish!

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But I can’t say I’m not interested in seeing it …

Today at 10:48 AM

Shane

How’s dad btw?

Yuna

Oh, he’s gonna be out of commission until noon at least.

You know how he is, made new friends right away.

Rozanov saw us when we came in, they greeted each other like they’re old friends, Rozanov introduced him to some of his people and off he was.

He was playing up his “innocent middle-aged man who’s never played a card game” bit and then cleaned up at poker by the end of the night.

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He said he’ll buy himself one of those big green egg grills with the pot.

Shane

Too bad that schtick only works the one time.

And what were you doing while he was gambling?

Yuna

At first I was with the Bitties, but then Rozanov’s boss joined us, Svetlana btw, and we kind of hit it off?

She’s a huge hockey fan as well, roots for the wrong team, but she was very complimentary of you and your skills, so I let it slide.

We were talking about how she came to run the business, how she moved to Boston from Russia, brought Ilya in after a few years etc.

Fascinating woman, you’d really like her, I think.

She was actually asking about maybe working with you in some capacity, if you’d be interested. Now that they have a branch here.

Shane

Uh, yeah, maybe. Ask her what she had in mind and we can discuss it.

Yuna

Already did, I’ll bring it up when she gets back to me with ideas.

And who knows, maybe you’ll really hit it off. You haven’t really talked about anyone after Rose and even that’s been how many years now?

Shane

I’m not really looking for anything right now, but uh, sure, maybe …

Today at 11:01 AM

Yuna

Are you interested in getting a new car out of this? Because I’m pretty sure that’s on the table.

And they have some very exclusive inventory.

Shane

Sure, as long as it’s not too flashy and is good in the snow.

Yuna

LOL

Ilya said you’d say this.

Shane

What?

Yuna

Yeah, he was there when we were talking about you and he said you’re so boring you’d probably request a black practical all-terrain SUV.

Shane

We live in fucking Canada, there’s snow on the roads like half of the year.

Yuna

I know, he still got you though!

Shane

And when the fuck did he decide I’m boring anyway? I never even met the guy …

Yuna

He said he was forced to watch your interviews because Svetlana’s a fan 🤷

Shane

Whatever. If you’re done making fun of me, take some tylenol, get something to eat and maybe some more sleep.

Call me when you and dad are not hungover anymore.

Yuna

Oh don’t be mad, you know we love you, boring and all!

Shane

Ffs


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Ilya

Today at 4:22 PM

Ilya

[Photo of a billboard ad, which depicts Shane Hollander wearing only a pair of swim trunks, holding up a can of a refreshing beverage. His skin is oiled and gleaming, and his hair is artfully ruffled as he’s looking at the camera with hooded eyes and a small smile on his lips.]

Thank you yuna 😚

Yuna

?

Btw I’ve noticed you tend to keep your trashcans out on your driveway.

I’d suggest you have them somewhere inside until the day they’ll be picked up, otherwise you’ll have issues with wildlife.

Ilya

Yes yes will do

Do not want evil raccoons

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Shane

Today at 3:15 PM

Yuna

I might’ve been a bit hasty to call Rozanov a womanizer.

Shane

Oh? Did all those women he brought to the house turn out to be actual clients or something?

Yuna

No.

It seems he’s not entertaining women only …

Shane

Oh …

Does that bother you?

Yuna

I mean, personally I don’t see the appeal of having to go out and find someone new every time you get a carnal urge.

Shane

Gross mom

Yuna

But I don’t care that he seems to be sleeping with men as well, if that’s what you’re asking.

Is that what you’re asking?

Shane

Maybe

Yuna

Shane …

Do you think I’m homophobic? Did I ever give you the impression that I have something against gay people?

JP and Olivier have been our friends for years now, I thought that was obvious.

Shane

[typing…]

Yuna

I’m genuinely asking. Because I’m not consciously homophobic. But I know we all have our biases and internalized bullshit.

So if I give off that vibe I’d like to know and fix whatever I’m doing to give the wrong impression.

Shane

No mom, I never really thought you’re homophobic

Yuna

Good.

Because love is love.

You don’t choose who you’re attracted to. As long as you’re consenting adults no one should be judging what you get up to.

Today at 4:03 PM

Yuna

So I guess womanizer doesn’t apply anymore. For Rozanov.

Shane

Probably not

Yuna

What’s a gender neutral term for that?

Man whore?

Shane

Jesus mom 😂

Yuna

Google says player.

Ooh, philanderer, that’s a good one.

Fuckboy.

Is slut still considered an insult or have we reclaimed it yet?

Shane

Who is WE?

Yuna

I think I’ll go with (indiscriminate) flirt when in polite company.

Shane

Or you could just not discuss who he’s seeing with anyone. I don’t think it’s any of your or the neighborhood’s business, really.

Maybe he doesn’t want people to know what he’s up to. Some workplaces are not very friendly to non-traditional lifestyles.

Also, he’s Russian. Idk about his status in Canada, but if he’s still a Russian citizen, he might be in danger if this gets back to them.

Yuna

Honey, anytime I happen to be outside when one of his “friends” is leaving, he winks at me, points at them and gives me two thumbs up. I don’t think he’s particularly scared of people finding out.

But I genuinely didn’t think about the Russian aspect of it all.

Shane

Well … I guess maybe make sure that he’s ok with it then?

Yuna

Yeah, you’re right, I’ll bring it up.

Shane

And you know, be delicate? It’s a difficult topic for some people.

Yuna

For some people, sure …

I’ll try my best.


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Ilya

Today at 4:15 PM

Yuna

Hello Ilya, I have a question for you and I don’t know how to pose it so it doesn’t come across as insensitive to your situation.

Ilya

Yuna

I think you know me good enough to just ask

I am not sensitive as you say

Yuna

Know you WELL enough.

By the way, does it bother you when I correct your grammar?

It might come off as rude, but I thought it’s better to correct mistakes in case you’re not aware of them.

Ilya

Is fine i dont mind

I am still learning this horrible language i like to know if i make mistakes

But i will not bother with punctuation in texting sorry that you can skip

Was that difficult question?

Yuna

Ah no, that wasn’t it, it’s just something I noticed now.

What I wanted to ask was well …

You probably remember that there have been several instances of me being outside of my house when one of your overnight houseguests have been leaving your property.

Ilya

Sure

Yuna

And of those instances, I believe in most of them you in some way acknowledged seeing me.

Waving, winking, etc.

Ilya

Am aware of this yes

Yuna

In some of those instances the person leaving your premises was not female-presenting.

Ilya

Am bisexual yes

Yuna

I was relaying this information to my son and he made me aware that you might not appreciate me spreading this kind of gossip around, in case your workplace or similar might not be supportive of such a lifestyle.

Or in case your residency in Canada might not be permanent yet.

Ilya

Yuna please just what is question

So many fancy words is making my head hurt 😩

Yuna

I guess my question is: are you out? Is this something you share with people or would this endanger you? I know Russia isn’t exactly LGBTQ+ friendly.

Ilya

Ah you gossip with hockey superstar son about me fucking men and he was worried you will be outing me to other people?

Yuna

Embarrassingly, yes.

Ilya

Haha no worries i am out to most people

My work doesn’t care

My friend sveta you met she is owner she knows and doesnt care

Yuna

That’s good to hear!

Ilya

Russia could be problem yes but i am not famous so they do not care

But if they did i would probably try to get asylum in canada

Yuna

That is less good …

Ilya

It is what it is

But very expensive immigration lawyer says not to worry for now

And i hope to get residency here after a few years but is too early

New business in ottawa is actually first part of many part plan for this

Yuna

Ok, sounds like you have it all figured out.

Ilya

Not all but is good enough

Tell handsome hockey superstar son thank you for looking out 😘

Interesting he would even think of this

Is not common in mlh no?

Yuna

There’s no openly queer players in the MLH if that’s what you mean.

And the locker room talk can be … indelicate about social issues.

But Shane has always been a bit more evolved than your average pro athlete, I’d like to think.

Ilya

Mhm good to know

But you can still gossip with handsome son about all the beautiful people that leave my house

Also tell him they all leave very happy

Very satisfied 😉

Yuna

Oh, well, I don’t know about that.

But I’m glad you are out and feel safe!

And if that ever changes do not hesitate to ask for help.

Ilya

Thank you yuna 😊


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Shane

Today at 5:00 PM

Yuna

[Screenshot of conversation with Rozanov.]

We’re in the clear.

Shane

Could’ve gone without him knowing you tell me about his love life on the regular.

But at least you’re not outing him by accident.

Yuna

You want me to stop telling you about his nightly goings-on?

Shane

I didn’t say that …

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Ilya

Today at 11:18 AM

Ilya

[A video of a TV in what seems to be some kind of medical office waiting room. The TV is playing several scenes from an ad for a perfume brand. Shane Hollander in his full hockey getup, sweaty and out of breath leaving the ice. Shane Hollander standing at his cubby in the locker room, stripped to his compression shirt and pants, which are soaked in sweat and clinging tightly to his body. Shane Hollander coming out of the showers with only a towel wrapped low around his waist, his hair wet and pushed back, water still running down his muscular bare chest. Shane Hollander in his game day suit, fresh and crisp, buttoning one of his sleeve cuffs. After checking his hair in a mirror one final time, he reaches for a bottle of perfume and applies it to his neck before winking at the camera and leaving the room.]

Oh you have outdone yourself with this one yuna 😍

Yuna

Ok, I get it now.

And you’re welcome 😉


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Shane

Today at 6:35 PM

Yuna

You think Ilya and I know each other well enough for me to start following him on Instagram?

Shane

How would I know?

Yuna

Sometimes I feel like you might provide some insight, being a millennial and all, but then I remember you’re a boomer at heart.

Shane

Wow, I’m just catching strays from you left and right lately

I thought you were already following him though? Anytime he posts something you bring it up right away.

Yuna

Yeah, but I use my burner account to follow him.

Shane

Why do you need a burner account to check his profile? It’s public.

Yuna

Sure, but he would still see whenever I watch his stories.

Shane

What

He can see that?

Yuna

Yeah, you don’t need to be following one another to see that. You never posted a story before?

Shane

No

I only make posts or like repost stuff

I didn’t know that

Yuna

Is something wrong?

Shane

Uh no, I just wasn’t aware

Yuna

Are you sure?

Shane

Yep.

Yuna

Alright …


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Ilya

Today at 10:35 AM

Ilya

Yuna you were right

Yuna

I know.

About what specifically though?

Ilya

[Picture of a lawn completely littered with waste, the trash bin tipped over nearby.]

My trash was attacked 😢

Yuna

I told you so.

Ilya

I already said you were right!!!

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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 5:48 PM

Gloria

There’s a heavy snow warning for the end of the week.

I have a favor to ask.

Julien would usually take care of our driveway, but he’s visiting a friend this week and is out of town.

Could I ask one of you to help me out? I really can’t do it with my bad back.

Ilya

What do we do?

Gloria

Just clear the driveway of snow so the cars can get on the road.

Boston gets snow, you never had to do this before?

Ilya

Ah no i lived in apartment building in city centre

Never had to do this myself was always handled by

I dont even know who handled it it was just done

Gloria

Ah, yeah, that’s different. The roads here are cleared by municipal services, but we need to handle anything on our properties ourselves.

Ilya

No problem i can help you

Today at 6:02 PM

Oli

Sorry, I just saw this. Ilya since this is your first time, we can help out Gloria instead. You’ll probably have a lot of work with your own lot.

We can also help you out if you need.

Ilya

No please i want to do it

I have great idea i think

Shared image

Oli

Alright, if you’re sure.

But tell us if it turns out to be too much.

Ilya

It wont but thank you

2 days later at 2:15 PM

Yuna

Anyone at home? How are the roads looking? I didn’t expect for this snowfall to happen while we’re all at work.

Can we get into our street at least?

Gloria

No worries, roads are clear and you all have access to your garages.

Yuna

What? How?

Ilya

[Picture of Gloria sitting on an ATV with a snow plow attachment, grinning at the camera while giving a big thumbs up.]

Gloria and i handled it

Vetrova automotive group carries top tier atvs both for sale and rent

Now also snow plow attachment for canadian climate

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JP

Oh wow, I was going to bring out our mini snow plow for this, but I guess I can save the gas.

Thanks you two!

Gloria

No worries. We’re gonna go drive through a few of the neighboring streets, see if anyone wants some help.

This thing is fuuuuun 😀

Ilya

I think gloria has new hobby now

Gloria

Next time I want an ATV with flames on it 😈

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Ilya

Will keep in mind 😂


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Bitter Bitties

Today at 7:13 PM

Millie

Martin and I will be spending Christmas in California this year.

Yuna

Celebrating with Pawel’s family?

Millie

Yep. His mom is not doing too well lately, so they’re a bit hesitant to travel up for a longer trip.

They’d probably have to shorten the trip and Dana might even have to come by herself.

She asked if we’d be willing to travel to them instead, which is of course a no-brainer.

Gloria

Of course.

Millie

We leave on the 22nd and will be back on Jan 4th. Our house will be empty, so if you could just keep an eye out for any weirdness around it while we’re gone.

Yuna

No problem.

I’m sad you won’t be on the street with us for the countdown and new year’s kiss, but I’m happy you’ll be with the kids and grandkids as usual.

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Millie

Same 😞 But we’ll catch up after we’re back.

I’m gonna save you a wet one 😉

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Shane

Today at 1:48 PM

Yuna

The pond finally froze over, so we were able to set up the rinky dink dinky rink again.

Everyone is very excited about the new sticks and pucks, they say thank you.

[Picture of a large group of adults and children skating around a makeshift rink in the center of a fairly large pond surrounded by trees and a few houses.]

Shane

Happy to help 😊

Did anyone get to play yet?

Yuna

We started with a bit of free skating around the pond to make sure it really was safe for larger groups.

Then when the smaller kids were tired-out, the older ones and a few adults played a bit.

[Picture of two teams of four playing against each other on the pond hockey rink.]

Shane

Who played? I can see JP and Oli, and are those the Thibault twins?

Yuna

Sure are.

Shane

Puberty hit them hard, huh? Talk about a growth spurt.

Who else played?

Yuna

The two other teens are Mrs. Wilson’s grandkids, Maya and Louis, the person in red is Riley Eaton from #2, and the one in all black is Ilya.

Shane

Oh, he plays?

Yuna

Was a surprise to me too, he mentioned he played back in Russia, so I thought he did like their version of pond hockey.

But looking at how he plays, I think he was probably in some youth league.

I didn’t want to pry though, he’s a bit cagey when it comes to Russia.

Shane

Mhm

Yuna

Everyone playing and watching got really into it, though. We’re discussing maybe having a small tournament over Christmas break.

Maybe when you’re here, you can go with us and “coach” a game or two? It would probably make the kids’ (and a few adults’) day 😁

Shane

Sure, I don’t mind critiquing their technique and strategy

Yuna

I meant more like hyping them up, giving them positive feedback. You don’t need to go all captain Hollander on them, they’re mostly kids and kids at heart.

Shane

I know mom, it was a joke

Yuna

Sure hon

I just don’t want anyone running home in tears to their parents or partner 🙂

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Ilya

Today at 2:19 PM

Yuna

Ilya, you mentioned before that you don’t visit Russia anymore. I take it you won’t be seeing your family for Christmas?

Ilya

Ah no but that i would not even if i still went back

Orthodox christmas is in jan

This in december is normal day in russia

Yuna

Oh, right, I didn’t think of that. So you will be all alone here while we celebrate?

Ilya

No no i will be back in boston

Sveta also doesnt celebrate so we usually spend it together

Go for some chinese food watch shitty movies or tv

Get drunk maybe go out

Is our own little western christmas tradition

Yuna

That’s good then. I was worried you’d be lonely, so I thought I’d invite you over to spend it with the three of us, but I guess you’re fine then.

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Ilya

Three?

Handsome hockey superstar son will also be there?

Yuna

Yes, that’s the one day of the year he for sure won’t have a game, so we always celebrate together.

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Ilya

Noooo i want to come

I am so sad but i cannot cancel on sveta last minute

Yuna

When are you coming back?

Ilya

27th

Yuna

Ah, Shane is leaving for Dallas on the 26th, so you’ll just miss him.

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Too bad, I thought I might finally introduce you two.

But you’re here for New Year’s Eve?

Ilya

Yes!

He comes back?

Yuna

No, he has a game that night, but if you don’t have any other plans, you can come over to ours and watch it with David and I.

They’re playing the Admirals at 5PM.

Or if you don’t feel like company that early, the entire street usually gathers on top of the hill behind our houses a couple hours before midnight.

We bring mulled wine, hot chocolate for the kids, do the countdown together and there’s a great view of the fireworks.

But you probably have some bussin party to attend, so don’t feel obligated or anything.

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Ilya

I dont think i will go out that day

Is so much pressure to meet someone and then what is this bla bla bla

So yes i will like to watch pretty hockey jesus beat hockey methuselah into dirt

Yuna

Idk about hockey Jesus, but Shane will love that new nickname for Hunter.

Ilya

🥰


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Shane

Today at 7:48 PM

Yuna

Congrats on the win! 🎉Great way to end the year.

[Selfie of Yuna, David and Ilya, sitting on the Holander’s living room couch. Ilya is taking the picture, angled so you can see Shane’s face on the TV as he is giving the post-game interview. All three of them are smiling into the camera, raising their hands in celebration of the Metro’s win. Ilya is wearing a gray beanie with the number 24 on it.]

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I’m half-way toward converting Ilya, he’s still refusing to wear anything Montréal branded, but I’m slowly grinding him down. 😎

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The beanie he bought himself though, from your personal merch line.

Are you going out with the team? New York isn’t a bad place to celebrate New Year’s.

Today at 9:02 PM

Shane

Thanks, mom! Tell dad and Ilya thanks as well.

Some of the guys are going to try to get to Times Square to watch the ball drop, but it’s gonna be a nightmare.

I’ll probably go with Hayden and a couple others to the hotel rooftop bar and do the countdown there.

Going anywhere just seems more trouble than it’s worth.

Yuna

I get that.

I’m happy you’re at least not alone tonight.

Shane

You’re gonna go up on the hill with the neighbors?

Yuna

Yep, we’re getting ready.

Dad’s making his mulled wine and I’m on the couch taste-testing.

Ilya brought over some food he made, so we just finished dinner.

Shane

Oh? He cooked dinner for you?

Yuna

Yeah, some food that reminds him of home, I think? He said he made too much by accident, but you know …

It was excellent, he’s a great cook!

I think he’s a bit homesick. Or maybe just lonely. He’s got a lot of acquaintances, but I don’t think he has any close friends here yet.

Shane

Oh, yeah, it’s probably not easy moving to a new country at our age.

He seems like he really likes you and dad though?

Yuna

I hope so. We like him as well.

He has this sarcastic asshole persona, but he’s a complete softie inside. It feels like he’s not used to being vulnerable in front of people.

Shane

You make him feel safe then.

That’s really nice.

I don’t know if I say this enough, but thanks for being such awesome parents.

Yuna

Oh Shane, you’re gonna make me cry and I didn’t even drink that much hot wine yet 😢

I appreciate it, but what brought this up?

Shane

Idk, from what you said Ilya told you about his family, it sounds pretty awful.

It got me thinking … I’m thankful that you’ll have my back no matter what.

And that I can always come to you with anything and you’ll always try to understand and help in the best way you can.

So thank you, to you and dad. I need to say this more. I appreciate and love you both so much ♥️

Yuna

We love you too honey ♥️

No matter what.

I hope you know you can tell us anything. We’re always here for you, whatever you need.

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Shane

Video call after midnight? So I can wish you a happy new year face to face.

Yuna

Yes!

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Today at 12:05 AM

[incoming call from Shane …]


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Ilya

Today at 5:12 PM

Yuna

Ilya, are you ok?

Ilya

Yes?

Do i not look ok?

Yuna

Honestly? Not really …

Maybe this should be a face to face convo, but I think it might be easier this way.

The last few times we’ve seen you, we felt you looked kind of down.

Ilya

Ah so it is noticeable

I need to talk to therapist then

Yuna

You’re in therapy?

Ilya

Yes have been for many years

Depression runs in my family

So i see therapist and take medication

But after holidays it is always harder

High because of celebrating and then low after is common is fine

But if you noticed i guess it is not fine

Yuna

I’m so sorry to put you on the spot like this, you owe us no explanation. But we were concerned.

You just seemed a bit subdued lately. Not that you have to be energetic all of the time, but it just felt … different somehow.

Ilya

Therapist calls it sales face

I am used to pretending for work but i sometimes do it in private because it is easier

And then i do it all time and forget

Usually sveta sees but shes not here in person so …

Yuna

Well, David and I noticed. So if you need someone to tell you when you’re doing it, we can.

Ilya

I think that would be good yes

I am sorry to put this on you

Yuna

Oh please, that’s what friends are for, right?

Ilya

Friends yes 😊

Thank you

Yuna

Anytime ♥️

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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 1:45 PM

Ilya

Everyone say hello to anya 😊

[Video of a scruffy looking dog, very much a mutt, with floppy ears and a shaggy brown-white-gray coat. She’s in Ilya’s yard, running around while chewing on a squeaky toy. Ilya can be heard laughing behind the camera.]

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JP

Oh my goooooood, she’s so precious 🥰

When did you adopt her?

Ilya

Am fostering

Shelter where i walk dogs needed someone to take her for a few days

So i take her how could i say no look at her face

[Closeup of Anya’s face.]

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JP

Well, if she ever needs a play date, we would gladly bring Rocky over. He loves other dogs.

Ilya

Thank youuu 🫶

But right now she is not allowed to meet other dogs

Has to be isolated because parasites

And then i take her back so probably no playdate 😭

JP

Oh, that’s too bad!

Ilya

But if i have questions i can text?

JP

Of course! Oli and I are happy to help.

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3 days later at 9:15 AM

Ilya

Oops

[Picture of Anya wearing a new collar with the name “Anya Rozanov” on it.]

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Oli

Yaay! You adopted her?

Ilya

Yes ☺️

They call me yesterday that she can come back

I tell them no she cannot come back

They ask me to come down for paperwork

Now she is home ☺️

JP

Another foster fail!

Rocky was the same 🙂

Ilya

? What is?

Oli

When you’re fostering a dog, but you like it too much and decide to adopt it yourself = foster fail

Ilya

Ah yes definitely

First time i fail at anything 😉

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Vet also said she is all clear so please come say hello if you see us on walk

She really likes people and other animals

But not umbrellas she is scared and will bark forever

Also men with soul patch but that i understand

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Shane

Today at 8:45 PM

Yuna

Hey honey, CCM replied to our requested changes for the next campaign. Do you have time so we can go over it together?

Shane

Sorry mom, I’m just on my way out. I’m meeting up with the guys.

Yuna

Oh, no problem, we can go through it tomorrow. Ping me when you’re available.

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Celebrating the win?

Shane

Comeau’s 30th actually. He wants to go to this new club.

I’m not really feeling it, but I promised them two drinks, so …

Good for morale, I guess.

Yuna

Ah, the pains of captaincy.

Tell Comeau congratulations and try to have a nice time.

Shane

Will do!

Today at 12:07 AM

Shane

I don get it

Yuna

No punctuation and typos. You’ve had more than two drinks?

Shane

Maybeee

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Yuna

What don’t you get?

Shane

Ilyaa

So he has like a rly good job, can set his own hourss, great pay obviosuly, siiiick house

Hes nice to animals, great w kids, hes a good cook

Probly great in bed w all the sleeepovers

And he lookss like THAT

[Screenshot of Ilya’s instagram grid taken on Shane’s phone.]

No one has tryed locking him downn?? 😦

Yuna

Oh, I’m sure people have tried. He just doesn’t seem to be interested in being locked down.

At least not by the people he has been seeing up until now.

Shane

Dos he have like super high standars or smth?

I mean prolly

He can afford to have em

Yuna

I wouldn’t know …

Though, now that you mention it, I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen him wink-waving at me.

I don’t think he’s been having any adult sleepovers lately, unless he’s started hiding them.

Shane

Did you say smt to him?

Yuna

About what?

Shane

Idk

Me?

Yuna

No?

I mean, I mention you when we talk, like any parent would.

Shane

Ok

Yuna

Did something happen?

Shane

No, all gooood

Yuna

Are you sure?

Shane

Yeeep

Yuna

Do you need help getting home?

Shane

Nope, am home

Yuna

Alright, then drink some water and go to sleep and we’ll talk when you’re awake.

Shane

Ok godnight

Yuna

Sleep well honey

Today at 9:32 AM

Yuna

You awake yet?

Shane

I’m up.

Yuna

How are you feeling?

Shane

Been better. I need to take a shower and eat something, then we can go through the CCM stuff.

Yuna

Sure, take your time, I’ll be here.

Shane

And mom …

Can we not talk about it?

Yuna

About that?

Shane

Thanks.

Yuna

🙂


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Elmwood Rd GC

Today at 6:12 PM

Oli

So, Ilya, I’ve always wondered. You’ve lived in 3 cities in 3 different countries now, how do they compare?

Ilya

Ottawa is similar to boston but not really

Old historic buildings lots of government but size is very different

Winter is more like russia which is weird but good weird

Nostalgic

Boston and moskva are more intense all the time

Here it is more boring laid back like i am on holiday sometimes 😀

And people here are too polite say sorry all the time is annoying

Oli

Sorry 🙂

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Did anything surprise you when you came here?

Ilya

When i came to canada i was so happy when i see speed limits and gas prices

Oli

What 😀

Ilya

Yes i was driving and everywhere i could go faster than in america

But then i was pulled over one time for speeding and i was confused

Nice policeman explained you use kmh here so …

Oops

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Also gas is in liters so is also not cheaper

Was not so happy after

Oli

So any regrets?

Ilya

I miss sveta and the club scene here is horrible

But i also dont really want to go to clubs anymore so maybe that is for the best

Better for mental health too

And you know being bi is safer here i think

I could finally have house with big yard for dog

I have nice neighbors who take care of me so i am happy 😊

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So no no regrets really

JP

Aww, Ilya, we’re happy you’re here too.

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And Anya as well!

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Ilya

Oh actually one regret

All dressed what the fuck canada


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Shane

Today at 10:22 AM

Yuna

The Vetrova Automotive Group contract looks good. I’ve sent it to you, can you sign it digitally so I can send it back to them?

Shane

Yep, right away.

What time did you block in for the shoot?

Yuna

Well, since you guys look like you will go far in the playoffs this year, we’ve penciled in Thursday two weeks after the potential 7th game of the finals.

So you have enough time to celebrate, in case you’ll need it.

Shane

Mom!!

Yuna

IF you need it, it wasn’t a declarative sentence!

Shane

Just don’t, alright?

Yuna

Fine.

And IF you don’t need it, we can just push it forward, they’re pretty flexible with the timing, since we’ll be doing everything on-site.

Shane

Ok, great.

Is the management gonna be involved with the shoot or are they going to leave everything to the film crew?

Yuna

If I know management, he’s going to be on-site for the whole thing 🙂

Shane

Cool 👍

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Today at 10:45 AM

Shane

So um, next time you and dad come to Montréal, could we maybe have dinner at my place instead of going out?

Yuna

Of course. Any particular reason?

Shane

I think there’s some things that we need to talk about.

Or I need to tell you, I guess.

Yuna

Got it. We’ll be there.

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Bitter Bitties

Today at 2:56 PM

Yuna

Have you two noticed any overnight guests leaving Ilya’s place lately?

Millie

Hmmm, not really.

Gloria

Now that you mention it … I can’t remember the last time I saw someone like that.

Yuna

It must’ve been a while, right? Like, months?

Gloria

At least before the new year, definitely.

Yuna

Huh.

Millie

What are you thinking?

Yuna

Nothing!

Just, you think he’s maybe sick of the no strings thing? That he might want something more substantial?

Millie

Are you and David having issues? Because I don’t think a man your son’s age is the answer …

Yuna

For fuck’s sake Millie 🙄

Millie

It’s a jooooooke, chill your tits

Who are you trying to set him up with?

Yuna

No one, it’s just something that came up in conversation with David today.

Millie

Mhm, sure.

Gloria

Like you didn’t try setting up JP and now he’s in a committed relationship of seven years?

Yuna

I plead the fifth.

Millie

We’re in Canada …

Gloria

Yuna 😂

Today at 3:10 PM

Millie

Oh now you’re silent?

Gloria

You’re not getting anything out of her until she’s ready to share.

Millie

I know.

Doesn’t hurt to try though 😁


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Shane

Today at 1:45 PM

Yuna

Last game of the regular season in a few days, playoffs already locked, how are you feeling?

Shane

Pretty good.

I’m in that sweet spot between the stress of trying to get into playoffs and the stress of actually playing in them 🤪

Yuna

I know, which got me thinking …

Shane

Oh-oh. That’s dangerous.

Reaction: 😠

Yuna

If we wanted to introduce you to a friend of ours, would this be a good time?

Shane

[typing, stopping, typing again …]

Sure

I’ll ask for three tickets for Friday.

Reaction: ☺️

Yuna

I’ll make a reservation for four at Sous-Bois for after.

Would 10PM work? I assume you’d want to shower and change at home?

Shane

That’ll be great.

Yuna

I’m looking forward to it. 🙂

Shane

Me too 🙂


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Shane

Today at 6:23 PM

Yuna

We’re in the stands!

[Selfie od David, Yuna and Ilya sitting in the family and friends section of the Bell Centre. All three are wearing Hollander #24 jerseys.]

Good luck tonight and see you after.

Reaction: ♥️


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Jane

Today at 1:33 AM

Ilya

Hey 😉

Jane

Hi 😊

Notes:

Might add a couple of chapters with Shane and Ilya's messaging/search/instagram history at a later point in time, who knows.

Also, coding is my day job, so I've created a neat little AO3 script transformer, which takes you script (either copy paste or as a txt file) and transforms it into html and css, so you don't need to write all of the tags, classes etc. by hand. It also includes a preview. I might publish it for free if anyone would be interested in using it (this fic was written in docs, downloaded into txt, fed into the transformer and pasted into AO3, bada bing, bada boom).

Edit 29/07/2026: The website is live