diff --git a/features/step_definitions/view_group_discussions_steps.rb b/features/step_definitions/view_group_discussions_steps.rb
index 570afb6c837..d7bde97011d 100644
--- a/features/step_definitions/view_group_discussions_steps.rb
+++ b/features/step_definitions/view_group_discussions_steps.rb
@@ -11,10 +11,9 @@
 end
 
 Given /^a public sub\-group exists$/ do
-  @parent_group = FactoryGirl.create :group
-  @sub_group = FactoryGirl.create :group, :parent => @parent_group
-  @sub_group.viewable_by = :everyone
-  @sub_group.save
+  @parent_group = FactoryGirl.create :group, :viewable_by => :everyone
+  @sub_group = FactoryGirl.create :group, :parent => @parent_group,
+                                  :viewable_by => :everyone
 end
 
 Given /^a private sub\-group exists$/ do