Fear Itself

Tracy?

Hey, sorry I'm late.

It took me 40 minutes to park,

and then the store was a madhouse.

Tracy?

Tracy?

Hey.

Hey.

Why aren't you cooking?

Scott and meryl will be here in an hour.

I was late.

Late?

There's only one stripe.

That means you're not pregnant.

Don't look so happy.

I'm not. I...

Look, you were the one who said that

you didn't want to have a baby until we were able to move.

Ok. So, let's go. Let's get out of here.

Let's go somewhere where we can have some space

and, you know, see some trees.

You know, that'd be great, but how are we going to do that?

All I know is that I want to have a baby,

and I don't want to raise it here.

The suburbs. Are you sure?

No. Uh, no.

We're just going to check it out.

What about the commons?

Oh, don't. Don't put them through that.

Why? What is it?

A couple of years ago, we started looking,

found this place... Fell in love with it.

A bunch of uptight snobs.

Incredible schools, the best sports programs,

and the homes are amazing.

So what happened?

They loved us. And Scott thinks I'm crazy,

but I swear they lost interest

when he started blabbing that we didn't want to have a second child.

Excuse me for being honest, you know?

Go ahead and check it out.

I wouldn't live there now if you paid me.

The commons, huh?

I have a really good feeling about this place.

Even after what Scott and meryl said?

It wasn't right for them.

That does not mean it won't be right for us.

Maybe. I just can't get used to living in the suburbs.

Keep an open mind.

You may end up loving it.

This must be it.

Now what?

Is there a doorbell or something?

Hmm. Ok. That's weird.

I guess that means we go in.

Hmm.

The commons was created on the basis of a growing need

for family values.

Now, I'm sure you grew up in a neighborhood like we did

where neighbors look out for one other

and crime is something that happens in another part of town.

These ideals are the cornerstone

of what we're all about.

That sounds amazing.

So why'd the previous owners leave?

Oh, business. He was transferred.

Here we are. Come on.

Hey.

Don't get your heart set on this, ok?

Mm-hmm.

Come on.

Did I mention, the previous owners

couldn't take their furnishings,

so if you like it, comes with the house.

Take your time. Explore.

Thanks.

Look. Look at this kitchen.

Look at this kitchen!

Bet you the closet space is just amazing!

There's a fireplace! Ugh.

Oh! Look! Ugh.

Come on. Sit. Sit.

We do not belong here.

Yeah. That's right. Uh-huh. Ok. I'm going to call you later.

They're coming back.

Well, what did you think?

I'm sorry, but I think we've wasted your time.

Um, we were just wondering if maybe there was something a little bit smaller.

I'm afraid this is the only home available.

You guys are, what, 25? 26?

No kids, but you want to start a family someday?

Yeah, that's why we're here.

But it's... This is just too much.

We've helped a lot of couples buy new homes here,

couples just like you.

Do me a favor? Fill out an application.

What have you got to lose?

Tracy, I'm home.

We did it! We got the house!

The commons?

Yes! Yes!

It's going to be so amazing.

Mmm.

It's going to be amazing.

Wait a sec.

These great loans,

way more house than we could afford anywhere else.

What's the catch?

Ok, Bobby, what are you doing?

Oh, no, no. It's ok. I understand.

Buying your first home is a little scary,

buyers jumping through hoops

and everyone making a quick profit.

We'll make our profit, too.

But buying a house is not about money.

It's about security

and comfort and family.

You want a catch, Bobby? Here it is:

We can't survive without people like you investing in our community.

And that investment is the life you create here.

Now, here's a socioeconomic breakdown of our residents.

When I said this was a planned community, it was an understatement.

We are a finely tuned microcosm

based upon hundreds of years of research

in communal living,

from African tribes to medieval villages

to the American suburb.

The commons has thrived for the last 20 years

because we know precisely what it takes to make a community work.

And right now, that's you.

Based on 73 separate criteria,

you as a couple meet our needs 97%.

So if we don't do this right now,

what are the chances of us meeting your needs again?

You're more likely to be struck by lightning

while holding a winning lottery ticket.

Are you sure this is what you want?

Mm-hmm.

I want this for us. I do.

You're going to just love it here.

Welcome!

Welcome to your new home!

We're happy to call you neighbor.

Oh, thank you!

Ready? Yeah!

Hi!

Think they'll do this every day?

Well, here we go.

Shh. Listen! Do you hear that?

No. What is it?

Nothing.

Isn't it great? Yes.

Mmm.

We did it. It's our house.

Hmm. Mmm.

I'm going to go put my thing in.

Ok? I'll be right back.

Hmm! What?

What are you doing?

Trying to make a baby with my wife.

Are you sure?

Yes? Yeah.

Hello?

Hey! Hi!

Oh, see? They did keep the furniture.

Now I'm second-guessing my gift.

Well, they'll probably return it anyway.

Who cares?

- Hi. - Hi!

We're the fabers, your next-door neighbors.

Try to say that after a few martinis.

Stop it. A mew fartinis.

Stop it!

Hi, I'm Debra, and this smart aleck is Phil.

I'm Bobby. This is my wife, Tracy.

Hi. Ohh!

You think we looked that young and cute when we moved in?

Well, I did.

How long have you guys lived here?

Ohh...

12 years August. Worst 12 years of my life.

Philip, stop it! They don't know you well enough yet.

Oh, come on, honey, they know I'm just kidding.

I'm not kidding.

Well, Bobby, you got a beer?

Uh, no, I don't, sorry.

It's still a little early for us.

Have one of mine.

Come on in. Come on in.

Thank you!

Hey.

You pay whatever you want...

One of the little perks of the commons.

I'm leaving. Sit here.

Uh... ok. My goodness.

This place is amazing.

I'm spoiled rotten.

Arlene.

Hi. I'm Tracy. We just moved in yesterday.

I know.