Episode
Day 1543
Day 1543 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Orson Ferris has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. Cole Whitlow has come down with a very sore back and is being kept in for observation. Rue Callahan was born to Bea Callahan and Linus Tidewater. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Surprise for Marla Finch 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
00:00Orson Ferris has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
00:00A pair of swans has taken up residence on Miller's Pond, and half the town has been down to look at them and pretend they had other business.
04:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
06:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
07:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
09:00The morning mail has arrived. Bea Callahan received a mysterious postcard.
10:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Hal Brody has been elected to deal with it.
11:00Cole Whitlow has come down with a very sore back and is being kept in for observation.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
12:47Bev Tanner has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
13:01Marla Finch: utterly, publicly surprised.
13:07The Great Ladder Mystery: down to three suspects.
13:07Bev Tanner and Milo Ferris kept their word and finished what they started.
14:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
15:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
17:00Orson Ferris fumbled Truman Beaumont's name and recovered it smoothly. Nobody breathed.
20:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
21:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
21:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
21:00Somebody has been asked to need Truman Beaumont's help with something small and absorbing.
21:54Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Hattie Whitlow onto the water. Hattie Whitlow has not noticed.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
07:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
07:21Lark Ferris, Orson Ferris · Sunrise Café
Orson! Not a cloud in the sky.
Orson! Not a cloud in the sky.
07:25Abel Callahan, Milo Ferris, Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.
07:34Bev Tanner, Toby Tanner · Bev's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:35Dot Ferris, Opal Ferris · Kip's House
Well if it isn't Opal. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Opal. How's the day treating you?
07:57Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan, Bea Callahan, Orson Ferris, Abel Callahan · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
08:00Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
08:48Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
08:55Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
11:48Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Sal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Sal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
12:15Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.