Episode
Day 1289
Day 1289 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Hal Brody has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. Hal Brody and Jonah Ferris have cleared the air over a quiet chat. Toby Tanner was born to Bev Tanner and Milo Ferris. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut reaches its conclusion. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Hal Brody has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
04:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
07:00The Bakery's fresh bread smell has reached the town square. Productivity plummets.
07:44Hal Brody and Jonah Ferris have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
07:44Jonah Ferris and Hal Brody have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
08:58Bea Callahan has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
09:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
11:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Kip Doyle has been elected to deal with it.
13:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
13:46Cole Whitlow produces a rival route. The difference is seconds, and is defended for hours.
15:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
15:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
16:38Milo Ferris and Cole Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
19:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
21:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
21:00A face Truman Beaumont last saw years ago walked by wearing a different coat and a different life.
22:04Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Edie Gorse onto the water. Edie Gorse has not noticed.
22:13Ewan Callahan is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
22:26Fern Gorse is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
What was said
07:00Hal Brody, Dot Ferris, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
07:04Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
Morning, Lark. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Lark. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
07:22Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
There you are, Ewan. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Ewan. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:26Hal Brody, Jonah Ferris · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:43Elaine Whitlow, Hattie Whitlow · Bay View House
There you are, Hattie. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Hattie. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:55Hal Brody, Abel Callahan, Jonah Ferris, Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
Morning, Abel. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Abel. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
07:59Ewan Callahan, Cole Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Morning, Cole. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Cole. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:27Truman Beaumont, Cole Whitlow, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
Cole! A good hour to run into you.
Cole! A good hour to run into you.
08:34Abel Callahan, Bea Callahan · Sunrise Café
Well if it isn't Bea. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Bea. How's the day treating you?
08:54Elaine Whitlow, Ewan Callahan, Cole Whitlow, Truman Beaumont, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.★
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.★
09:19Edie Gorse, Bea Callahan · Town Hall
Before anyone proposes a subcommittee, let us hear the problem.
Before anyone proposes a subcommittee, let us hear the problem.
09:38Kip Doyle, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
There you are, Milo. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Milo. I was hoping we would cross paths.