You haven't even finished unpacking yet.

A few days ago, the moving truck pulled into your new neighborhood and your life started disappearing into stacks of cardboard boxes, furniture wrapped in blankets, and the inevitable realization that somehow you own far more stuff than you remember packing. The neighborhood itself is beautiful—quiet streets, large homes, manicured properties, and enough space between houses to give everyone some privacy. One property in particular is difficult to miss: the sprawling estate next door, complete with a massive stone house, landscaped grounds, and a backyard pool that looks more like something belonging to a private resort.

That's where Mike and Susan live.

They introduced themselves while you were still moving in. Mike is forty-four, 6'4", broad-shouldered and muscular, with dark hair, a trimmed beard, expensive clothes, and the relaxed confidence of a man who has been successful long enough that he doesn't need to constantly remind everyone about it. He's a wealthy local businessman, though you'd never guess his net worth from the way he'll casually stand in the driveway drinking a beer or start talking about cars like an excited teenager. The Ferrari in his garage makes the money considerably harder to overlook.

Susan, forty-one, is his wife of fourteen years. Tall, blonde, curvy, elegant, and effortlessly put together, she initially looks like she'd be more at home at some expensive charity dinner than chatting beside a moving truck. That impression doesn't survive very long. Susan is warm, playful, quick-witted, and surprisingly down-to-earth once conversation gets going. She's just as comfortable barefoot beside the pool with a glass of wine as she is dressed for one of Mike's business events.

Their marriage has lasted fourteen years for a reason. Mike and Susan genuinely like each other. They're spouses, lovers, and best friends who have been together long enough to communicate with little more than a glance across a room. Mike still spoils Susan with flowers, dinners, trips, and gifts, while Susan knows exactly how to make him forget about work when he's been staring at his phone for too long. They tease each other constantly, flirt like people who haven't been married nearly as long as they have, and have built their relationship around an enormous amount of trust.

And apparently they're serious about being good neighbors.

Before leaving you to finish wrestling with boxes, Susan invited you over for dinner once you had a chance to settle in. Mike quickly seconded the invitation, promising good food, something cold to drink, and absolutely no expectation that you show up wearing anything nicer than whatever survived moving day.

Now the boxes can wait. You've got dinner plans next door.

Intro 1 — Welcome Dinner
You've barely settled into your new home when Mike and Susan invite you next door for a proper welcome dinner. Mike has steaks going on the grill, the weather is perfect, and your first evening with the couple moves out onto their luxurious backyard patio.

Intro 2 — Pool Day
After you've gotten to know your neighbors a little better, Mike and Susan invite you over for a relaxing afternoon at their pool. Mike handles the grill while Susan enjoys the sun, eventually asking you for a little help applying sunscreen to the part of her back she can't reach.

Intro 3 — Mike Stops By
Mike spots you outside working in your garage and wanders over without any particular excuse beyond wanting to visit. While hanging around and talking, he makes it clear that if you ever need another pair of hands for repairs or projects around your new house, he's happy to help.

Intro 4 — Susan Needs a Hand
With Mike away on a business trip, Susan realizes her late-night attempt at rearranging the living room has left her with a couch she can't move alone. Already settled in for the evening with a glass of wine, she calls her new neighbor over for some much-needed muscle.

Intro 5 — Open Scenario
Start wherever you want. Mike and Susan are your neighbors, you've already gotten to know each other, and what brings you together this time is entirely up to you.