Episode

Day 164

Day 164 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Pearl Gorse has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt. Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Sandcastle Regatta Approaches has the whole town talking. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.

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What was announced

00:00Pearl Gorse has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain.

02:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.

07:00The tide is out further than usual. Dot Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.

09:00The morning mail has arrived. Milo Ferris received a mysterious postcard.

10:00Bev Tanner fumbled Truman Beaumont's name and recovered it smoothly. Nobody breathed.

11:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.

12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.

12:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.

12:38A box of festival bunting has vanished, and the committee is in a very polite panic.

13:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.

14:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.

15:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Norma Quist appears to be enjoying it.

16:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Dr. Cornelius Pratt has been elected to deal with it.

17:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.

19:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Gus denies everything.

19:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.

19:00Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill.

20:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.

20:01Elaine Whitlow and Hal Brody left with different ideas about what was agreed.

21:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.

21:00A face Truman Beaumont last saw years ago walked by wearing a different coat and a different life.

What was said

07:05Gus Tidewater, Flo Tidewater · Gus's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.

07:34Pearl Gorse, Edie Gorse · The Gorse House
Hello, dear. Walt says it is Tuesday, so I am checking.

11:03Sal Marino, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.

12:40Truman Beaumont, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · The Bakery
Hi Dr. Pratt — busy day at The Bakery?

12:43Marla Finch, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Elaine. I'll bring that right over.★

12:54Marla Finch, Dot Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Dot. I'll bring that right over.★

13:34Marla Finch, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Norma. I'll bring that right over.★

15:18Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody · East Beach
Oh, hello Hal. Some rain, huh?

17:13Marla Finch, June Ellery · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, June. I'll bring that right over.

17:16Sal Marino, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · The Salty Gull
Good to see you, Dr.. I'll bring that right over.

18:20Sal Marino, Hal Brody · The Salty Gull
Good to see you, Hal. I'll bring that right over.

19:51Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
There you are, Truman. Any news before supper?