The Neighbors Are Watching

Where'd she go?

- Hm, homicide wants her for questioning.

: Can you see me?

: Here you go.

Hardwood floors throughout,

Two fireplaces.

Half-acre backyard and everything else you wanted.

The neighbours are quiet and super friendly.

You know, I've sold most of the houses on this area,

So I know them well.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

The house across the road is also for sale.

I can show you that one too if you'd like,

But this one checks all your boxes.

Would you like to go upstairs?

I'll take it.

oh, oh!

gosh!

- I'm so sorry. Oh, honey, I'm sorry.

- That's okay. - Your door was open.

I knocked a knock. - Oh, okay.

I was, uh, letting some air in.

Sorry, I've been at this all day.

- Oh, well, I'm betsy. I'm your neighbour.

Oh, hi! I'm amy.

Amy horton. - Well, amy,

You are just the cutest thing,

Look at you! You're precious.

Listen, I know people bring food,

But I bring ugly lamps as housewarming gifts.

So, there you go. - Oh! Oh, well, thank you!

That's very nice of you. - Antiques are my thing.

So, I hope it's not too gaudy.

- Oh, no! No, I love stuff like this.

Well, good! Well, good.

Well, welcome to the neighbourhood, amy.

- Well, thank you. - I've always wanted

To see inside this one. - Oh.

Well, by all means.

Aw, it's just precious.

Look at you, getting all moved in.

- Mm-hmm. - Well, honey, I hope you have

A lot of room in that fridge.

Sorry?

- You'll be getting a lot of food.

Now, they'll wait a minute before they bombard you

With meals, but they're coming.

And pies, so many pies!

Oh, honey, you're gonna gain a few pounds

By the end of the week.

Oh, but it's worth it, right?

They're gonna be tasty ones.

Single?

Yep.

Mm, I can help with that.

But here's the real reason that I came here, amy.

This is the real housewarming gift right here.

Oh.

- Come on, tell me you have wine glasses unpacked.

Um, I think I might have some.

Ahem. I come prepared.

- Oh. - Come on.

I'm gonna get you all caught up on the neighbourhood.

- Let's do it. - It's my favourite part.

Day drinking.

Over there, they're newlyweds.

Standard suburban families all the way down from there.

- Uh, and then, that's you. - Yes.

Me and a creature you'll meet named steve.

Oh, he's my gentle giant.

He watches too much football and even more sci-fi.

But he's a master on the grill.

You'll have his barbecue soon enough.

We were the first ones to move into this neighbourhood

Years ago.

- Um, more? - Oh.

Yes, and honey, for the record,

You never ever have to ask me

That question again.

I can see this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

Mm, thank you. It's...

It's really nice to make new friends in a new place.

So, tell me.

Why no handsome counterpart?

Or pretty counterpart.

- There was one. - Mm-hmm.

Um... Handsome.

Was?

- Yeah. Uh, to say it was a turbulent relationship

Would... Would be sugarcoating it.

I came here to start over.

I'm old, I pry.

I learned it from my momma.

And she from hers. Runs in the family,

So... Sorry. - Oh, it's fine.

Not at all. That's what friends talk about, right?

Indeed they do.

And you know what? You're gonna find plenty here

And they're all wonderful.

They drive me crazy sometimes.

And I them, I'm sure.

But you know what? In the end, amy,

They're gonna have your back.

I guarantee it. - That's nice.

- Mm-hmm. Cheers to that.

- So, my jo helped you find a suitable place?

- Oh, yes. She was amazing.

She helped me find my dream house.

- Yeah, it's a wonderful neighbourhood,

Parents are great.

You've got the sour apples here and there,

But we pride ourselves on our excellence.

We've got the best test scores in the state.

An amazing athletics department.

Except for the basketball team. - Oh.

don't get me started.

The school board wants to ensure that we have staff

That reflect that excellence as well.

- Oh, well, you don't have anything to worry about with me.

I grew up in a town like this.

I went to a school like this.

So, principal diaz, really, I'm just wanting to teach

These students the best way that I can.

- Hm! That's just wonderful.

Oh, I mean, well, you'll fit right in.

And it's richard.

I only make the parents and students

Fear the name principal diaz.

Here we are.

Just remember...

They fear me.

Use this to your advantage, if necessary.

Thanks.

Hello, everyone!

Oh.

- Hi. - Hi!

- Sorry to bother. - No, it's not a bother at all.

- I'm jared, this is nicole. We live a couple houses over.

- Oh, right, down from betsy's, right?

Ugh, she beat us to ya.

She always does.

So, we baked this for you. I hope you like apple pie.

- Oh, yeah, I... I love it. Thank you very much.

- Expect at least six more pies. We corner the market on apple, though.

It's a neighbourhood agreement. - Yeah, and be ready

For the pot pies, casseroles and probably a quiche.

: Maybe avoid that one. - Oh, okay.

Uh, well, do you guys wanna come in?

I could probably-- - oh no, that's okay,

But hopefully we'll see you at betsy's barbecue this weekend.

- Oh, right. Yeah, absolutely. - Yeah, everyone will be there.

- Good, great. - Enjoy the pie.

I will, thank you.

Nice meeting you. - Take care. - You too.

Bye. - Thanks, bye.

So today, we're actually gonna switch it up.

We're gonna turn to page 165 in your books, chapter five.

Today, we're learning all about shakespeare.

Yep, shakespeare's something

I actually know a little bit about.

: It's all in the wrist.

Oh, you're getting it, alright!

- Steve, leave jared alone. You asked him to cook.

- Hey, just giving him some grill master tips.

- If he wants to burn the burgers,

Let him burn the burgers.

- Thank you, betsy. And let's be clear.

They're crisp, not burnt. Locks in the flavour.

Okay.

- So, amy, where are you from?

Ooh, the inquisition begins.

um, uh, madison heights.

- Really? I have family there.

Are yours still there too? - Oh, uh, uh, no.

It's just me. - Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh. Oh no, it's okay.

They've been gone awhile.

- How's the teaching going? - Oh, it's great.

The students are really wonderful.

Good, good.

- Oh, and how's the house coming along?

- Good. I'm sure I'll be unpacking boxes forever.

- Yeah, we've been here for a few years

And we still have some, so...

- It's true. I've seen your garage.

- We don't talk about it. - Okay, I forgot.

- It's really nice that you guys get along so well.

- Yeah, we're lucky. There've been a couple lemons